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Event:
KoF: IW Devil's Night
Date: Oct 30, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Islandish lands a two punch combo.
#CUT2#It looks like Valdis Zatlers has been cut.
No luck for Islandish with that takedown attempt.
Zatlers fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Zatlers fails in his attempt to clinch.
Islandish wants to counter the offense by Zatlers and move into the clinch position.#TD2#
Islandish looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Zatlers!
Zatlers is looking for a sweep.
Zatlers is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Islandish is controlling him well.
Zatlers prevents Islandish from moving into mount.
Islandish is looking to take a break and control but Zatlers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zatlers is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Zatlers is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Islandish asserts his dominance and retains side control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Islandish working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Islandish misses with the ground and pound.
The ground and pound from Islandish seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Islandish in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Islandish scores with punches from side control.
Zatlers really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Zatlers looking for a sweep but Islandish has passed into full mount! Oh no!#T2#
Zatlers tries to lock up and control but Islandish gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Islandish scoring with strikes but Zatlers is staying in there.
Zatlers taking shots to the head.
Islandish is landing with some decent strikes but Zatlers is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#CUT2#Valdis Zatlers's cut is getting worse.
Islandish scores with a couple of good head shots there.
#CUT2#Valdis Zatlers's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Islandish trying to control but Zatlers is having none of it. #SUB2#
Islandish swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Zatlers is now in Islandish's guard. A big mistake from Islandish there, giving up the dominant position! #T3##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Islandish looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Zatlers passes into side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Zatlers wants to stand but Islandish has his arm trapped. #SU#
Zatlers stands up.
Zatlers shoots in looking for a takedown but Islandish manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Zatlers's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Islandish connects with a solid leg kick.
Islandish shoots and misses
and Zatlers counters with a stiff right hand.
Islandish lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T4#
Zatlers shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Valdis Zatlers. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Islandish is looking to take this one to the mat.
Islandish pushes off an throws an elbow but Zatlers leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Islandish can't get the takedown.
Islandish has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Zatlers avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Islandish is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Zatlers is defending well.#TD2#
Islandish gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Zatlers regains guard.
Islandish must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Islandish tries to free his leg and advance position but Zatlers is retaining full guard. #ES#
Zatlers pushes Islandish off and gets back to his feet.
#CL2#
Zatlers tries to keep at a distance but Islandish has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Islandiano Islandish dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Valdis Zatlers's cut.
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##CL2#
Islandish gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Zatlers pulls Islandish into guard.
Zatlers tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zatlers is controlling Islandish's posture.
Islandish throws a strike but Zatlers rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Zatlers looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zatlers trying to stand up but can't free himself from Islandish's guard.
Islandish looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Islandish pulls Zatlers in close to prevent any damage.
Islandish looking to control.
#ES2#
Islandish pushes Zatlers off and gets back to his feet.
Zatlers darts in looking for a takedown but Islandish gets double underhooks and turns Zatlers into the cage.
Islandish wants to counter the offense by Zatlers and move into the clinch position.#CL2#
Islandish closes the distance and pushes Zatlers back into the cage.
Islandish goes for a takedown attempt but Zatlers pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Zatlers gets tackled into the cage by Islandish. Islandish maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Islandish has Zatlers pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Islandish pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Zatlers tumbling to the mat - Islandish dives into Zatlers's guard.#ES#
Zatlers manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Islandish fails to pull guard.
Islandish is trying to drag Zatlers to the mat but Zatlers just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Valdis Zatlers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Islandiano Islandish.#BC2#
Islandish escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Islandish misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zatlers tries to clinch there but Islandish circles away.
Islandish throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Islandish closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Islandish has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Zatlers clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Islandish has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Islandish slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#T3#
Islandish is trying to stick to Zatlers's back but Zatlers is turning into Islandish. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Islandish's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Zatlers.
Islandish not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zatlers trying to stand up but can't free himself from Islandish's guard.
Islandish looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zatlers is one step ahead there.
Zatlers trying to control the position from guard on top but Islandish is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Islandiano Islandish has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zatlers is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Islandish trying to keep a closed guard but Zatlers is proving a slippery customer.
#T4#
Zatlers throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Zatlers avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Islandish pulls Zatlers in to control the position.
Zatlers working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Zatlers trying to control but Islandish is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Islandish is trying to control the position but Zatlers postures up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Islandiano Islandish will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Valdis Zatlers's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Zatlers darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Islandish makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#CL2#
Zatlers gets tackled into the cage by Islandish. Islandish maintains the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Islandish tries for a takedown but Zatlers manages to get underhooks.
Islandish tries to pull guard but Zatlers holds him up against the cage and eventually Islandish drops back down to his feet.
#BC2#
Islandish breaks the clinch.
Islandish tries for a takedown but Zatlers sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Zatlers wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Valdis Zatlers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Islandiano Islandish.
Islandish stuffs the takedown.#T1##CL2#
Islandish closes the distance and pushes Zatlers back into the cage.#TD2#
Islandish turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Zatlers is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Zatlers avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Islandish.
Islandish working away.
Zatlers sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Zatlers trying to control but Islandish postures up.
#T2#
Zatlers has his hands clasped together around Islandish's back. He's all about the action.
Zatlers is trying to control but can't.
Islandish lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Zatlers moves into full guard.
Zatlers looking to hit a scissor sweep but Islandish is one step ahead there. #T3#
Islandiano Islandish is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Islandish really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zatlers. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Islandish trying to control the position from guard on top but Zatlers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Islandish is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Islandish throws a series of punches but Zatlers avoids them all with ease.
Zatlers tries for a takedown but Islandish circles away easily#CL2#
and Islandish counters by clinching up. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Islandish misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zatlers is looking to take this one to the mat.
Zatlers tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Islandish just stands there and leans against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Islandish tries for a takedown but Zatlers manages to get underhooks.
#TD2#
Islandish successfully pulls guard.
Islandish looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zatlers postures up.
Islandish has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Valdis Zatlers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Islandish takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zatlers lands a couple of digs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Islandiano Islandish comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Islandish 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Islandiano Islandish! |
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Event:
KoF: New Blood III
Date: Oct 03, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zatlers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Volkov was well out of range. Poor timing from Zatlers.#TD#
Volkov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Zatlers's guard.
Volkov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Zatlers is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Volkov works over Zatlers with some ground and pound from guard.
Volkov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Volkov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
Zatlers not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Volkov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Zatlers has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Volkov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Volkov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zatlers on the ground.
Volkov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Zatlers's head.
Zatlers can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Volkov controls the pace.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Zatlers bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Volkov's guard. #REVB#
Zatlers is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Volkov wants to sweep here but Zatlers controlling him for the moment.
Volkov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Volkov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Volkov wants to sweep but no luck.
Volkov is controlling Zatlers's posture.#T3#
Zatlers is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A slow jab from Volkov misses its intended target. #TD#
Volkov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Zatlers!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Zatlers tries to improve position but can't.
Volkov looking to control but instead Zatlers has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Zatlers avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Volkov.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zatlers trying to control from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Volkov in particular looking to stall.
We've been informed that Zatlers has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB2#
Zatlers looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Volkov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Zatlers with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ground and pound from Volkov.
Volkov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Volkov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Zatlers is refusing to be controlled, as Volkov sits in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Volkov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Zatlers is looking to control Volkov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Zatlers avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abraham Volkov 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#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Zatlers is defended easily by Volkov.
Valdis Zatlers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zatlers takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Zatlers moves out of range as Volkov strikes.
Zatlers steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Volkov.
Zatlers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Volkov.
#TD#
Volkov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Zatlers has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Volkov is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Volkov 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. #T1#
Zatlers wants to improve his position but Volkov is controlling well.
Abraham Volkov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Volkov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Volkov winds up and cracks Zatlers with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Volkov wants to control but Zatlers is keeping him busy.
Volkov lands strikes from half guard.
Volkov is looking to take a break and control but Zatlers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zatlers blocking the ground and pound attempt from Volkov.
Zatlers is looking to control Volkov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Zatlers avoid being mounted?
Volkov lands with a punch from half guard. #T2#
Volkov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zatlers does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Volkov prevents Zatlers from improving his position.
Volkov is looking to advance position but Zatlers won't allow it.
Volkov content to control rather than advance.
Volkov is looking to stall here but Zatlers recovers full guard.
Volkov with a nice head shot there.
Volkov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zatlers can do to turn this around?#T3#
Volkov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Volkov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Volkov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Volkov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Zatlers for as long as he can get away with.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Zatlers walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#CL#
Volkov has Zatlers up against the cage in a clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Volkov.
Volkov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Zatlers trying to stall but Volkov improves his position.
Zatlers is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Volkov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Zatlers drops down looking for an ankle pick but Volkov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Abraham Volkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Valdis Zatlers.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zatlers rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Volkov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Volkov tries to close the distance and clinch but Zatlers swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zatlers on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Zatlers uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Volkov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abraham Volkov dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##TD#
Volkov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Zatlers's guard.
Volkov 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.
Zatlers trying to keep a closed guard but Volkov is proving a slippery customer.
Volkov lands a couple of digs.
Volkov content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Zatlers has his foot on Volkov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Volkov works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zatlers working a defensive guard here.
Volkov showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Zatlers avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Volkov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Volkov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Zatlers wants to sweep but no luck.
Volkov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Volkov cracks Zatlers with a solid left hand.
Volkov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Volkov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T2#
Volkov landing some decent shots from guard.
Volkov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zatlers is keeping the position for now.
Volkov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Zatlers keeping moving, preventing Volkov from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Zatlers fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Zatlers takes a jab right on the kisser.
Volkov seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Zatlers shoots for a double leg takedown but Volkov sprawls well. He's pushed Zatlers's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Volkov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD#
Volkov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Zatlers is working to avoid the ground and pound but Volkov connects with a decent elbow.
A lull in the action here as Volkov stalls from top position.
Volkov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Zatlers down.
#T4#
Zatlers seems a little lost for a moment, as Volkov dominates the positioning.
Volkov cracks Zatlers with a big elbow.
Volkov lands a few punches from side control.
Volkov scores with a couple of short elbows.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Volkov misses with the ground and pound.
Volkov takes a little break here. Zatlers wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Zatlers is looking for a sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zatlers managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Volkov.
Volkov lands some shots froms side control.
Valdis Zatlers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Abraham Volkov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Volkov working the ground and pound from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abraham Volkov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Volkov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abraham Volkov! |
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Event:
KoF:IW Proving Grounds III HW
Date: Aug 29, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eriksson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT2#It looks like Valdis Zatlers has been cut.
The fighters circling - Eriksson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zatlers is looking to counter punch.
Eriksson scores with a jab. Zatlers acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Eriksson connects with a nice looking jab.
Zatlers tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Eriksson swivels and escapes.
Zatlers shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Eriksson throws a hook to the side of Zatlers's head but Zatlers sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Eriksson throws a lazy right hand but Zatlers sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zatlers wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Zatlers takes a shot right to the bread basket.#KD2#
Eriksson lands a big right hand that sends Zatlers crashing to the mat! Eriksson stays standing though and waves Zatlers back to his feet!#ROC2#Zatlers is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zatlers gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Eriksson gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Donald Eriksson!
Donald Eriksson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
King of Fighters: Round 6
Date: Jul 25, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dynamite tries to land a body kick#CL#
and Zatlers counters by clinching up. #BC#
Zatlers breaks from the clinch.
Dynamite scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CUT2#It looks like Valdis Zatlers has been cut.
Dynamite lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zatlers circles away quickly and effectively.
Zatlers throws a quick counter kick to the body but Dynamite avoids it.
A head kick misses from Dynamite .
Dynamite throws a leg kick but Zatlers checks it.
Dynamite swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL#
and Zatlers moves into the clinch.
Dynamite fails to pull guard.
Dynamite jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Zatlers walks away with a smile on his face. Dynamite gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Dynamite falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL#
and Zatlers counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Zatlers.
Dynamite wants to get back to striking at distance but Zatlers won't allow it.
Zatlers really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Zatlers prevents the takedown attempt.
Valdis Zatlers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Dynamite .
Dynamite looks winded!#BC#
Zatlers breaks from the clinch.
#TD#
Zatlers gets a double leg takedown into Dynamite 's guard.
Dynamite is wriggling around but Zatlers manages to pass to half guard.
#T1##REVB#
Zatlers seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Zatlers has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Zatlers tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dynamite knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Zatlers perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Zatlers looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dynamite with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Zatlers with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Zatlers.
Zatlers passes to full mount!
Zatlers raining down shots from the mount!
Zatlers lands a heavy elbow. #T3#
Zatlers content just to control the position here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Zatlers cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Dynamite is bucking up trying to escape but Zatlers cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Zatlers takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Zatlers's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T4#
Further stalling from Zatlers.
Zatlers is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Dynamite can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Zatlers looking to finish Dynamite with some ground and pound. This is bad for Dynamite !
Zatlers looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zatlers looking to finish Dynamite with some ground and pound. This is bad for Dynamite !
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Valdis Zatlers dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Valdis Zatlers's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Zatlers looks for a takedown but Dynamite sprawls well.
A left and a right from Dynamite both land. Nice combination.
Zatlers throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dynamite 's head.#CUT#It looks like Billy Dynamite has been cut.
Billy Dynamite seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Zatlers misses.
Zatlers lands a nice looking body shot.
A head kick by Dynamite misses #TD#
and Zatlers counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Zatlers.
Dynamite wants to get back to his feet but Zatlers passes into half guard.
#REVB#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zatlers not doing much here.
Zatlers continues to hold on tight.
Dynamite is breathing heavily.#T1##SUB#
Zatlers is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Zatlers will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Zatlers working Dynamite over with strikes.
Dynamite blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zatlers. #SU#
Zatlers decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #TD#
Zatlers shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dynamite napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Dynamite tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. #T2#
Zatlers tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Zatlers raining down shots from the mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zatlers scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Dynamite is looking to improve his position but Zatlers isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zatlers fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
#T3#
Zatlers takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Zatlers seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dynamite for as long as he can get away with.
Zatlers 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.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Dynamite stops Zatlers from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Zatlers controlling from the full mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Valdis Zatlers dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##KD#
Zatlers lands a big head kick that sends Dynamite tumbling to the mat! Zatlers takes a step backwards and waves Dynamite back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Zatlers takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Zatlers throws an overhand right that drops Dynamite like a sack of potatoes! Zatlers dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Valdis Zatlers!
In defeat, Billy Dynamite stepped up to the mic, saying '... Man I got you don't worry about me!!'. |
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Event:
King of Fighters: Golden Claws
Date: Jul 04, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nokkau rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zatlers moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zatlers throws a head kick that half lands.
#KD#
Nokkau sends Zatlers crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Nokkau is motioning to the referee to let Zatlers up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#CUT#It looks like Valdis Zatlers has been cut.
Zatlers is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nokkau scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nokkau works Zatlers's body with a nice hook.#KD#
Nokkau cracks Zatlers with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Nokkau has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Zatlers to stand back up!#ROC#Zatlers is rocked!
Nokkau flashes Zatlers a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Zatlers's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Zatlers crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Nokkau punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kamalu Nokkau! |
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Event:
KOF: IW PROVING GROUNDS 1
Date: May 30, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Zatlers. No joy for Farva on that attempt.
Zatlers throws a fast counter high kick but Farva manages to duck under it in time.
Zatlers looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Farva throws a big shot that misses.
Farva shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zatlers as he jumps to the side. #TD#
Farva shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Zatlers's guard.
Farva postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Farva connects with a couple of short punches.
Farva throws a big right hand that misses.
Farva scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zatlers avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Farva working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Farva knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zatlers on the ground.
Farva stands up over Zatlers, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Farva controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Farva lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Farva lands a couple of elbows.
Farva distracts Zatlers with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Farva's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Farva is working Zatlers over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Farva wants to control from the top but Zatlers keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Farva scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Farva working some strikes from top position.
Farva is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #ROC#Zatlers is rocked!
Farva postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Zatlers covers up, he's hurt! Farva keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Farva and the ref steps in to end the fight! Farva can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rodney Farva!
Rodney Farva was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
KING OF FIGHTERS: ROUND FOUR
Date: May 16, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zatlers misses with a takedown attempt - Bigelow sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bigelow is looking for the big counter here.
Bigelow's coach down at Desert Fitness & Training -13 Elites/1 Exceptional was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bigelow's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Bigelow lands with an overhand left.
Nice takedown defense from Bigelow. No joy for Zatlers on that attempt.
Bigelow closes the distance and clinches.
Bigelow prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Valdis Zatlers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zatlers drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bigelow pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bigelow throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zatlers is looking to counter the offense by Bigelow and move into the clinch.
Bigelow throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ben Bigelow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bigelow tries to clinch but Zatlers is having none of it.
Zatlers showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bigelow.
Zatlers wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bigelow swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bigelow swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zatlers swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bigelow lands with a straight right. Zatlers didn't see that one coming.
Bigelow misses with a wild combination.
Bigelow throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bigelow moves into the clinch.
Zatlers has Bigelow pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bigelow manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bigelow letting Zatlers take a breather here.
Zatlers trying to land knees to the body.
Zatlers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bigelow will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zatlers shoots and misses
and Bigelow counters with a left and a right that stings Zatlers.
Ben Bigelow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bigelow throws a sloppy head kick and Zatlers moves out of range easily.
Bigelow looks winded!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zatlers.
Zatlers dodges the punch combination from Bigelow.
Zatlers wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bigelow misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bigelow throws a combination. Zatlers tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Zatlers.
Zatlers closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Zatlers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zatlers gets in close and instigates a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bigelow throws an elbow but misses.
Bigelow prevents a body shot from Zatlers.
Zatlers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zatlers fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bigelow lands with a shot to the body.
Zatlers throws a jab when Bigelow was well out of range.
Zatlers moves into the clinch.
Zatlers holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bigelow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bigelow being controlled against the cage.
Bigelow blocks an elbow strike.
Zatlers is working for takedown but Bigelow is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bigelow working hard to break the clinch.
Bigelow has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Bigelow dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Zatlers dives in and grabs Bigelow's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bigelow pushes down on Zatlers's head and hops out.
Bigelow throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zatlers shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bigelow as he jumps to the side.
Bigelow looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bigelow wants to clinch up but Zatlers keeps it at a distance.
A right-left combo lands from Bigelow.
Bigelow tries to bum rush Zatlers with a series of wild strikes but Zatlers uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No joy there for Bigelow, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
As Bigelow looks to move away, Zatlers throws a big counter combo but Bigelow just gets out of the way.
Bigelow lands with a nice combination. Zatlers backs away looking to recover.
Zatlers checks a low kick from Bigelow.
Zatlers looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Zatlers shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bigelow as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Valdis Zatlers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bigelow fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zatlers manages to avoid it.
Bigelow is breathing heavily.
Zatlers fails with the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bigelow is looking to clinch.
Zatlers avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zatlers really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Zatlers closes the distance and clinches up with Bigelow, looking for a takedown. Zatlers pushes Bigelow against the cage but Bigelow circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bigelow wants to counter with a clinch but Zatlers pushes him away.
Bigelow tries to clinch up but Zatlers circles away and keeps his distance.
Bigelow throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Zatlers counters with a shoot takedown. Bigelow fights it but they end up in guard.
Zatlers passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Zatlers tries to move to mount but Bigelow blocks the move with his legs.
Zatlers stands up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zatlers fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bigelow, pushing him back against the cage.
Zatlers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bigelow throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zatlers feinted with a counter takedown.
Zatlers takes the fight into the clinch.
Bigelow has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bigelow tries to break the clinch but Zatlers is controlling the position.
Zatlers is working for takedown but Bigelow is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Zatlers takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Zatlers tries for a takedown. No joy.
Zatlers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bigelow avoids the head kick by Zatlers.
A cross from Bigelow lands.
Bigelow throws a series of punches but Zatlers avoids them all with ease.
Sloppy strikes from Bigelow. Those never looked like landing.
Zatlers shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Zatlers was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bigelow is trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zatlers controls the position.
Zatlers will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
A control attempt from Bigelow but he's now mounted!
Zatlers dominating with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ben Bigelow will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Nice takedown defense from Bigelow. No joy for Zatlers on that attempt.
Zatlers misses with a body shot.
Bigelow leaves Zatlers with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A clash of legs there as Zatlers blocks the low kick.
Bigelow looks to land a combination but Zatlers avoids it well.
No joy there for Bigelow, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zatlers takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bigelow closes the distance and lands a one-two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bigelow moves into range and clinches up with Zatlers.
Zatlers breaks from the clinch.
Bigelow avoids the head kick by Zatlers.
Zatlers slips a jab and a cross from Bigelow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bigelow misses with the combination.
Zatlers dives in for a single leg takedown but Bigelow sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Valdis Zatlers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bigelow will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice sprawl there from Bigelow as Zatlers shoots in.
Zatlers fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bigelow fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Zatlers checks it well.
Bigelow moves into the clinch.
Bigelow is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Zatlers to keep the fight standing.
Zatlers breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zatlers closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Zatlers takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bigelow tries to get to full guard but Zatlers has control of the leg.
Still in half guard, Zatlers seems content to control.
Zatlers works his way into full mount!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zatlers cracks Bigelow with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zatlers controlling from mount.
Bigelow is trying to escape the mount.
Bigelow taking shots to the head.
Bigelow really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zatlers. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Zatlers throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Bigelow has his hands clasped together but Zatlers breaks the hold and Bigelow is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Zatlers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Valdis Zatlers! |
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Event:
KING OF FIGHTERS: ROUND ONE
Date: Apr 25, 2020 |
#R1#
Zatlers throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bigelow tries to score with a low kick but Zatlers moves his leg out of the way.
And Zatlers tries to counter it with a takedown but Bigelow pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Zatlers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zatlers shoots in looking for a takedown but Bigelow manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Zatlers's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bigelow lands with a right to the head.
Zatlers is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bigelow wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD2#
Zatlers pulls guard.
Bigelow preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bigelow wants to control from the top but Zatlers keeps moving.
Bigelow has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Zatlers wants to sweep here but Bigelow controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Zatlers pulls Bigelow in close to prevent any damage.
Zatlers is trying to keep Bigelow in close.
Zatlers lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Bigelow lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T2#
Bigelow stopping the sweep attempt from Zatlers.
Zatlers is still trying to improve position.#SUB2#
Zatlers escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bigelow gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bigelow won't allow Zatlers to sweep him here.
Zatlers trying to control the position here. #T3#
Bigelow is looking to stand up but Zatlers won't let him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Zatlers is looking for a triangle but Bigelow pushes his legs off easily.
Bigelow postures up.
Bigelow would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Zatlers 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#
Zatlers stops Bigelow from getting back to his feet.
Zatlers performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SU2#
Zatlers decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Ben Bigelow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zatlers is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bigelow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Valdis Zatlers will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Bigelow swinging wildly here.
#TD2#
Zatlers shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bigelow manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Zatlers controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SU2#
Zatlers gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bigelow misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL2#
Zatlers clinches with his opponent.
#T1#
Zatlers taking a breather.
Bigelow tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC2#
Zatlers breaks the clinch.
Zatlers goes for a double leg but Bigelow avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bigelow continues to drive forward.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Zatlers is defended easily by Bigelow.
Zatlers shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bigelow sprawls well. Bigelow wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zatlers gets slowly back to his feet.
Ben Bigelow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Valdis Zatlers.
Bigelow throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T2#
Zatlers shoots for a double leg takedown but Bigelow sprawls well. He's pushed Zatlers's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Zatlers is breathing heavily.
Bigelow throws a nice looking combination but Zatlers bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bigelow closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Bigelow misses with a wild combination.
Zatlers shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Donk. Bigelow catches Zatlers right on the button with a cross.
Ben Bigelow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zatlers looks to score with a jab to the body but Bigelow is just out of range.
Bigelow lands a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bigelow throws a nice looking combination but Zatlers bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bigelow swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bigelow throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bigelow will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It seemed like Zatlers was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Zatlers shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bigelow sprawls well. Bigelow wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zatlers gets slowly back to his feet.#CL#
Bigelow moves into the clinch successfully.
Zatlers's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Bigelow can't break the clinch.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD2#
Zatlers manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Bigelow wants to stand but Zatlers has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Bigelow wants to control from the top but Zatlers keeps moving.
Bigelow would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Zatlers pulls Bigelow in close to prevent any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zatlers's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Bigelow dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Zatlers shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bigelow pinned against the cage. Bigelow gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bigelow tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Zatlers manages to circle out of the way.
Ben Bigelow is winning the standup battle so far.
Bigelow throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A right-left combo lands from Bigelow.
Bigelow fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bigelow throws a body shot but no joy.
Zatlers tries to close the distance and clinch but Bigelow swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bigelow scores with a sloppy right hand. Zatlers should have avoided that one.
Bigelow lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zatlers circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Zatlers shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Zatlers showed some decent athleticism there. #ES#
Bigelow pushes Zatlers off and gets back to his feet.#T1##TD2#
Zatlers closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bigelow's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zatlers postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Zatlers controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Zatlers scoring with some ground and pound. #SU2#
Zatlers gets to his feet. Bigelow looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL2#
Zatlers has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Zatlers's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Bigelow stuffs the takedown.
Bigelow throws a series of strikes that have Zatlers backpedaling.
#CL2#
Zatlers darts in and clinches Bigelow up against the cage.
Zatlers has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bigelow avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ben Bigelow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Valdis Zatlers.
Bigelow wants to break the clinch but can't.
Zatlers wants to take the fight to the mat but Bigelow manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Zatlers stalling against the cage.
Bigelow wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zatlers has him pressed against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Zatlers just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bigelow's brow. #T4#
Zatlers has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bigelow is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Zatlers takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Bigelow tries to circle away but Zatlers has him pinned against the cage.
Zatlers tries for a takedown but Bigelow manages to get underhooks.
Zatlers wants a takedown but no success here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bigelow has had enough of the clinch but Zatlers keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Zatlers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bigelow lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Bigelow showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bigelow has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Bigelow!
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