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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 19, 2024 |
#R1#
MacArthur Jnr throws a combination that misses
and MacArthur Jnr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Robert MacArthur Jnr has been cut.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a lunging right hand
#KD#
and Zurauskas lands a stunning uppercut that sends MacArthur Jnr to the mat!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Zurauskas is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and MacArthur Jnr defends it well.
MacArthur Jnr is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Zurauskas is looking for a kimura but MacArthur Jnr is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Zurauskas to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zurauskas works his foot free and advances to mount. #SUB#
MacArthur Jnr defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Zurauskas.
Zurauskas looking to control and managing it successfully.
MacArthur Jnr wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
MacArthur Jnr is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Zurauskas off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T1##SUB#
Zurauskas working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but MacArthur Jnr is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Zurauskas has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! MacArthur Jnr taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Paulius Zurauskas!
During a confident post fight interview, Paulius Zurauskas thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
DMMA 358 Dewitt v Prix
Date: Oct 12, 2024 |
#R1#
Zurauskas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kearney sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kearney has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A solid leg kick lands there for Zurauskas.
Kearney looks to land a combination but Zurauskas avoids it well.
Kearney connects with a looping right hand.
Kearney throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zurauskas ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Zurauskas just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zurauskas lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kearney misses with a body punch
and Zurauskas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zurauskas scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kearney staying out of range there.#T1#
Zurauskas just misses with a punch to the body.
Kearney swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Paulius Zurauskas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zurauskas feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kearneys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A big left from Zurauskas misses.
Nice body punch from Zurauskas.
Zurauskas with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kearney really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL2#
Zurauskas clinches.
Good body shot from Kearney.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kearney.
Kearney tries to throw a body punch but Zurauskas avoids it by throwing Kearney back against the cage.
Kearney has a couple of punches blocked by Zurauskas.
Kearney swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zurauskas is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kearney to keep the fight standing.
Zurauskas tries to pull guard but Kearney forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T2#
Zurauskas tries to pull guard but Kearney holds him up against the cage and eventually Zurauskas drops back down to his feet.
Patrick Kearney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paulius Zurauskas.
Kearney throws a punch but it's blocked by Zurauskas.
Kearney lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC#
Kearney pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Patrick Kearney is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zurauskas closes the distance but Kearney moves to the side
and Zurauskas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Paulius Zurauskas has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zurauskas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kearney manages to avoid it.
Kearney throws an overhand right that lands on Zurauskas's shoulder, as Zurauskas tries to avoid the shot.
Nice body punch from Zurauskas.
Zurauskas moves in looking to clinch but Kearney pushes him off.
Zurauskas misses with a hook to the body
and Kearney counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Zurauskas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Zurauskas misses with a shot to the body
and Kearney connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kearney wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kearney moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice shot by Kearney.#ROC#Zurauskas is rocked!
A low kick from Zurauskas is predictable there
and Kearney counters with a right hand from hell and Zurauskas is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Patrick Kearney!
Patrick Kearney thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
DMMA 355 Okoro v Kluz
Date: Oct 02, 2024 |
#R1#
Zurauskas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zurauskas wants to clinch but Knudsvig slips to the side
and Knudsvig counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Knudsvig gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Knudsvig on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zurauskas. Zurauskas obviously looking to wear him down.
#TD#
Zurauskas closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Knudsvig did well to prevent Zurauskas getting side control.#SUB#
Zurauskas is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Zurauskas looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knudsvig is controlling Zurauskas's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T1##SUB#
Zurauskas is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Knudsvig is refusing to be controlled, as Zurauskas sits in half guard.
Knudsvig is looking to control Zurauskas's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Knudsvig avoid being mounted?
Knudsvig might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Zurauskas haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Knudsvig wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zurauskas seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Knudsvig does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Zurauskas is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Zurauskas wants to work for an arm triangle but Knudsvig is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Zurauskas is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Knudsvig! #SUB#
Zurauskas is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Knudsvig can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Knudsvig is squirming around, avoiding Zurauskas's attempts to control the action. #T3##SUB#
Zurauskas has control of Knudsvig's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Knudsvig regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#SUB#
Zurauskas is working for a guillotine from mount but Knudsvig frees his head quite easily.
#SUB#
Zurauskas looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB#
Zurauskas working for a guillotine from mount but Knudsvig is in no mood to give up. #T4##SUB#
Zurauskas looking for a guillotine from mount but Knudsvig is having none of it.
Knudsvig really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zurauskas. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Zurauskas trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Knudsvig wants to hold on but Zurauskas pushes him away.#SUB#
Knudsvig defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Zurauskas.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zurauskas moves to back control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paulius Zurauskas 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#
Zurauskas throws a head kick that misses
and Knudsvig counters with a stiff right hand.
Zurauskas moves into range and connects with a jab.
Zurauskas throws a shot from downtown. Knudsvig moves away and avoids it.
Knudsvig steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Zurauskas is looking to slow Knudsvig down with leg kicks.
Zurauskas ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Knudsvig ducks under a wild hook from Zurauskas.
Zurauskas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Knudsvig can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good work by Knudsvig as he checks the leg kick.
Zurauskas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Zurauskas throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Knudsvig's head.
Zurauskas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Knudsvig let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Zurauskas just misses with a punch to the body.
Zurauskas's jab looks to have found its range, popping Knudsvig under the eye.
Knudsvig lands with an overhand left.
Zurauskas throws a leg kick but Knudsvig sees it coming and moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Knudsvig! But no joy.
Knudsvig has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A big right from Knudsvig misses.
Paulius Zurauskas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zurauskas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knudsvig sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Zurauskas misses with a body shot.
Zurauskas smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Knudsvig throws a body punch but Zurauskas moves out of range.
Zurauskas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Knudsvig has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Knudsvig getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Zurauskas throws a jab when Knudsvig was well out of range.#CL#
Zurauskas forces Knudsvig back against the cage and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zurauskas jumps guard but Knudsvig stands there with Zurauskas around his waist. Zurauskas gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Zurauskas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T3#
Knudsvig lands a shot to the body.
Knudsvig lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zurauskas wants to break free but Knudsvig has control.
Knudsvig working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zurauskas tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Knudsvig just stands there and leans against the cage.
Knudsvig tries a body shot but Zurauskas blocks it.
Zurauskas misses with a punch on the inside.
Zurauskas swings wildly with an uppercut but Knudsvig uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Knudsvig.
A left hand lands to the body for Knudsvig.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Knudsvig makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zurauskas prevents a body shot from Knudsvig.
Zurauskas is trying to pull guard but Knudsvig has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paulius Zurauskas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knudsvig works on Zurauskas's body with a couple of short punches.
Knudsvig lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zurauskas backwards.
A short right from Knudsvig on the inside.
Knudsvig lands an uppercut.#ROC2#Zurauskas is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knudsvig lands with a light punch inside.
Oh Zurauskas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Knudsvig crunches a lovely knee into Zurauskas's ribcage.
Knudsvig unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Zurauskas! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Knudsvig is unloading with more strikes now! Zurauskas drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Torbjørn Knudsvig!
An out of breath Torbjørn Knudsvig thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
DMMA 347 Faolin v Steve
Date: Sep 07, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Zurauskas clinches up against the cage.
Zurauskas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hurry.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hurry.
Zurauskas jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hurry walks away with a smile on his face. Zurauskas gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Zurauskas wants to clinch
and Hurry cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Paulius Zurauskas has been cut.
Hurry misses the shot to the body.
Hurry takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#TD#
Zurauskas changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hurry looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Zurauskas wants to take a breather but Hurry manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Zurauskas.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zurauskas tries to free his leg and advance position but Hurry is retaining full guard. #T1#
Zurauskas slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Zurauskas is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Zurauskas seems to be looking for submissions.
Hurry tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Zurauskas has advanced to mount. Uh oh. #SUB#
Zurauskas goes for an armbar but Hurry turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Hurry. #SU2#
Zurauskas is working an open guard so Hurry takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T2#
Zurauskas misses with a looping left.
Hurry swings widly with a right hand
and Zurauskas counters with a straight right hand.
Zurauskas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Paulius Zurauskas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zurauskas darts in trying to clinch
and Zurauskas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zurauskas scores with a head kick.
#T3#
Zurauskas misses with an uppercut
and Hurry counters with a straight right hand.
Hurry missing with a left hand there. Zurauskas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zurauskas shoots in but Hurry avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hurry lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Zurauskas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hurry.
Never Hurry is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zurauskas slips under a jab from Hurry.
Zurauskas shoots in and drives through. Hurry sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paulius Zurauskas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hurry circles away from the clinch attempt#KD2#
and Hurry counters with a crisp right hand that drops Zurauskas! Hurry lets Zurauskas back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Zurauskas is rocked!#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zurauskas closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hurry counters with a right hand from hell and Zurauskas is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Never Hurry!
Never Hurry decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
DMMA 344 Boyko v Tokugawa
Date: Aug 31, 2024 |
#R1#
Osuna throws a shot from downtown. Zurauskas moves away and avoids it.
Zurauskas throws out a counter right but Osuna avoids it with no problem.
A shot to the liver by Zurauskas. Beautiful body shot.
Joaquin Osuna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Zurauskas has Osuna up against the cage in a clinch.
Osuna swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Osuna has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A short left from Osuna.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zurauskas.
Zurauskas can't find room to land a body shot as Osuna controls the action.
Stalling in the clinch from Osuna.
Osuna will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Zurauskas up against the cage.
Osuna lands a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zurauskas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Osuna lands a shoulder strike.
Osuna pressing his opponent against the cage.
Zurauskas jumps guard but Osuna stands there with Zurauskas around his waist. Zurauskas gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Osuna lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T1##TD2#
Zurauskas ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Zurauskas no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Zurauskas is pulling down on Osuna's head. It's preventing any offense from Osuna, at least for the moment.
Osuna looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Zurauskas controls Osuna momentarily but Osuna frees himself.
Osuna stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zurauskas swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Zurauskas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Zurauskas working for a triangle but Osuna defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Osuna wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Zurauskas's closed guard. He's half up but Zurauskas has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Zurauskas pivots and extends the arm, Osuna falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Zurauskas! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Paulius Zurauskas!
Paulius Zurauskas seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Joaquin Osuna had this to say: ' Joaquin Osuna stubbed his toe getting out of the shower. After talking about his experience to an MMA radio show, the popular opinion is that he's a bit dim but in a loveable way.'. |
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Event:
DMMA 340
Date: Aug 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Zurauskas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hurry looks like he wants to counter punch here.#KD2#
Hurry drops Zurauskas with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Zurauskas looks back up at him and smiles so Hurry waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#CUT2#It looks like Paulius Zurauskas has been cut.
Hurry swats away the attempt to clinch by Zurauskas.
Hurry takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hurry defending well as Zurauskas loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Zurauskas closes the distance and pushes Hurry back into the cage.
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!
Hurry blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hurry scores with a shot to the side of Zurauskas's head.
Hurry lands a shot to the body.
Zurauskas lands a body punch in the clinch. #T1#
Hurry fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zurauskas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zurauskas jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hurry walks away with a smile on his face. Zurauskas gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Zurauskas lands a lovely overhand right.
Zurauskas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zurauskas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zurauskas has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Deathsquad in the buildup to the fight.
Zurauskas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hurry paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hurry throws a body punch but Zurauskas moves out of range.
Zurauskas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hurry moves away.
Hurry throws a counter combo.
Zurauskas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hurry manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hurry misses with a body shot.
Zurauskas feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Zurauskas cracks Hurry with a good jab.#T2##TD#
Zurauskas gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Zurauskas goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hurry rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Zurauskas's guard! Nice work there by Hurry!
Zurauskas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hurry.
Hurry throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hurry stands and throws Zurauskas's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hurry throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Zurauskas works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Zurauskas has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hurry is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Zurauskas is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Zurauskas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Zurauskas looking for submissions off his back.
Hurry is trying to control. Zurauskas wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
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.
Hurry controlling the action here. #SUB#
Zurauskas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hurry pulls his head out easily.
Hurry is taking a breather. Zurauskas says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB2#
Hurry is working for a kimura but Zurauskas is defending it quite comfortably.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Never Hurry dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paulius Zurauskas's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hurry fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zurauskas looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Zurauskas tries to close the distance and clinch but Hurry swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zurauskas tests Hurry's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Zurauskas, as that shot connected.
Zurauskas throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Hurry on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Zurauskas takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Zurauskas takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Paulius Zurauskas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hurry tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zurauskas throws a head kick that half lands.
A shot to the body from Hurry misses
and Hurry takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hurry has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zurauskas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hurry swings for the body but Zurauskas moves out of range.
Hurry checks the leg kick.
Zurauskas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T2#
Zurauskas misses with an uppercut.
Hurry doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Zurauskas thows a leg kick but Hurry checks it
and Hurry counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hurry works Zurauskas's body with a nice hook.
Hurry has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Zurauskas throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hurry cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hurry is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Zurauskas rather than just go for the knockout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hurry tries to clinch but Zurauskas is having none of it.
Never Hurry is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zurauskas throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A low kick from Zurauskas misses
and Hurry counters with a big right hand! Oh Zurauskas is in trouble here! Hurry follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Never Hurry!
Our winner, Never Hurry, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
DMMA 332 Zahedi vs Okongwu
Date: Jul 20, 2024 |
#R1#
The fighters circling - Sakala throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sakala throws a jab but it's blocked by Zurauskas.
Zurauskas ducks under a wild hook from Sakala.
Sakala looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Zurauskas misses with an uppercut.
Sakala circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sakala is looking to counter punch.
Sakala lands a body shot.
Zurauskas lands with an overhand left.
Sakala throws a big shot that misses.
Zurauskas defending well as Sakala loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zurauskas misses with an uppercut. Sakala saw that one coming.
Zurauskas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sakala throws out the jab.
Sakala slips a jab from Zurauskas.
An attempted straight right counter from Sakala misses the target.#T1#
Sakala looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sakala throws a looping overhand right but Zurauskas ducks down to avoid it.
Sakala looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sakala just misses with a punch to the body.
Sakala uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zurauskas.
Sakala lands a jab to Zurauskas's midsection.
Sakala throws a shot from downtown. Zurauskas moves away and avoids it.
We've been informed that Zurauskas has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Sakala swings for the body but Zurauskas moves out of range.
Zurauskas steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Sakala.
Zurauskas lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sakala misses with an attempted mid kick.
Zurauskas flicks out a counter leg kick but Sakala steps away.
Zurauskas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zurauskas.
#T2#
Sakala looks to score with a jab to the body but Zurauskas is just out of range.
Sakala blocks a leg kick.
A low kick from Zurauskas misses
and Sakala counters with a big head kick but Zurauskas shrugs it off.
Zurauskas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sakala.
Zurauskas throws a half hearted mid kick.#KD#
Sakala lands a big right hand that sends Zurauskas crashing to the mat! Sakala stays standing though and waves Zurauskas back to his feet!#ROC#Zurauskas is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zurauskas walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Zurauskas limp body while Sakala jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yannick Sakala!
Yannick Sakala opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see. |
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Event:
DMMA 322 Doomsday vs Fadda Jnr
Date: Jun 09, 2024 |
#R1#
Draski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zurauskas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zurauskas throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL2#
Zurauskas pushes Draski up against the cage in a clinch.
Draski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Draski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD2#
Zurauskas gets control of Draski's arms and successfully pulls guard. Zurauskas will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Draski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Draski postures up.
Draski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Draski will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Zurauskas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Draski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Draski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Draski trying to control but Zurauskas is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Zurauskas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Draski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Zurauskas has Draski pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
Zurauskas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Draski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Draski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Zurauskas seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Zurauskas keeping moving, preventing Draski from controlling successfully. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Draski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zurauskas is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Zurauskas is looking for a triangle but Draski pushes his legs off easily.
Our spies down at at Deathsquad inform us that Zurauskas has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Zurauskas is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Draski is aware though and is defending well.
Zurauskas controls Draski momentarily but Draski frees himself.
Draski has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Zurauskas keeping moving, preventing Draski from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Zurauskas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Draski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Draski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3#
Draski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zurauskas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zurauskas trying to control the position.
Zurauskas is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Draski trying to control the position from guard on top but Zurauskas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Zurauskas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Draski engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Draski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zurauskas is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Zurauskas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zurauskas keeping moving, preventing Draski from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paulius Zurauskas dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Draski throws a nice looking combination but Zurauskas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A nice leg kick lands there from Zurauskas.
Ivan Draski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zurauskas throws a low kick but Draski avoids it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Draski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Draski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zurauskas.
Draski wants to clinch up but Zurauskas keeps it at a distance.
Zurauskas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Draski throws a right and a left that Zurauskas avoids nicely.
Zurauskas jabs Draski to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Draski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A big left from Zurauskas misses.
Draski looks to land a combination but Zurauskas avoids it well.
Zurauskas wants to counter the offense by Draski and move into the clinch position.
Draski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zurauskas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zurauskas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1##CL2#
Zurauskas gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Zurauskas presses Draski against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zurauskas.
Zurauskas tries to work over Draski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zurauskas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Draski backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Draski.
Zurauskas misses with a punch to the body.
Zurauskas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short body shot lands from Zurauskas as the two fighters clinch.
Draski tries to land a knee to the head but Zurauskas blocks with his arms.
Draski using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Zurauskas has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Draski avoiding damage.
Zurauskas lands a left hand that snaps the head of Draski backwards.
Draski tries to land knees in the clinch but Zurauskas avoids the damage to the body. #TD2#
Zurauskas gets control of Draski's arms and successfully pulls guard. Zurauskas will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Draski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zurauskas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Draski has managed to get both his arms back between Zurauskas's legs - danger averted.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zurauskas is controlling Draski's posture.#T2##SUB2#
Zurauskas throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Draski trying to control the position from guard on top but Zurauskas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Draski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Zurauskas looking for a sweep. Not yet Zurauskas, not yet. #T3##SUB2#
Draski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zurauskas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Draski has managed to get both his arms back between Zurauskas's legs - danger averted.
Zurauskas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Draski content to stall in guard here.
Zurauskas keeping moving, preventing Draski from controlling successfully.
Zurauskas controlling Draski's posture. #T4#
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.
Draski content to stall in guard here.
Zurauskas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Draski has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Zurauskas to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Draski is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Zurauskas pulls down on the head and he's put Draski to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Paulius Zurauskas!
A victorious Paulius Zurauskas thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
DMMA 311 Kuomanen vs Mahmut
Date: Apr 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Magomedov throws a right hand that misses
letting Zurauskas counter with a right hand.
Magomedov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Magomedov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zurauskas tries to avoid it but Magomedov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zurauskas to the ground. Zurauskas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Zurauskas has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Deathsquad in the buildup to the fight.
A swing and a miss from Zurauskas.
Zurauskas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zurauskas goes for a double leg but Magomedov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Magomedov continues to drive forward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Magomedov has clasped his hands together around Zurauskas's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Zurauskas struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zurauskas keeps working.
Magomedov working away.#T1#
Magomedov cracks Zurauskas with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Magomedov tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Zurauskas tries to bench press Magomedov off him but Magomedov keeps the position.
Magomedov throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Zurauskas is trying to get back to half guard.
Magomedov is trying to ground and pound but Zurauskas uses the momentary lack of control by Magomedov to regain half guard.
Magomedov wants to pass to mount but Zurauskas is defending the position.
Magomedov is thwarting Zurauskas's attempts to control the position.#T2##SUB#
Zurauskas actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Magomedov is looking for a kimura here.
Zurauskas wants to control but Magomedov is keeping busy.
Magomedov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Magomedov is trying to control the action in half guard but Zurauskas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Magomedov wants to pass the guard but Zurauskas is defending well. #T3##SUB#
Zurauskas looking for submissions off his back.
Magomedov tries to pass to full mount but Zurauskas defends it.
Zurauskas keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Magomedov is looking to pass Zurauskas's guard but actually Zurauskas recovers to full guard. #SUB#
Zurauskas is looking for a triangle but Magomedov pushes his legs off easily.
Magomedov connects with a couple of short punches.
Magomedov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Magomedov looking to pass the guard. #T4##SUB#
Zurauskas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Magomedov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Magomedov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Magomedov throws a strike but Zurauskas rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Zurauskas passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Zurauskas tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Zurauskas is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Magomedov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Paulius Zurauskas will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Zurauskas scores with a shot to the body.
Magomedov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Zurauskas misses with an uppercut. Magomedov saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Magomedov gets a takedown into half guard.
Magomedov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T1#
Zurauskas wants to control but Magomedov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Magomedov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Zurauskas wants to get back to full guard.
Magomedov trying to control from half guard but Zurauskas is working away. #SUB2#
Magomedov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Zurauskas sees it coming and defends easily.
Magomedov trying to pass the guard but Zurauskas defending well.
Magomedov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Zurauskas has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Magomedov escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Magomedov!
You can see the frustration on Zurauskas's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2##SUB2#
Magomedov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Zurauskas is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Magomedov throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Magomedov with the ground and pound but Zurauskas regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Magomedov is looking to take a break and control but Zurauskas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Magomedov working over Zurauskas with some ground and pound. Zurauskas looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Magomedov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zurauskas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Zurauskas trying to control here.
Maksud Magomedov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Magomedov wants to pass the guard but Zurauskas is defending well.
Nice strikes from Magomedov there.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Magomedov lands a nice short elbow.
Magomedov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Zurauskas is not content to let Magomedov control the position.
Zurauskas is trying to control but can't.
#T4##SUB#
Zurauskas actively working from the bottom here.
Magomedov trying to control the action but Zurauskas is working from the bottom.
Magomedov passes the guard and advances to mount!
Zurauskas is trying desperately to improve position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magomedov avoids the attempt from Zurauskas to control.
A nice elbow there by Magomedov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maksud Magomedov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Zurauskas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Zurauskas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magomedov manages to avoid it.
Zurauskas is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Zurauskas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Magomedov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A jab from Zurauskas misses.
Magomedov tries to clinch up.
Magomedov avoids the body shot from Zurauskas.
Zurauskas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Zurauskas to counter with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Magomedov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#T1#
You can see the frustration on Zurauskas's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Zurauskas is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Magomedov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Magomedov lands an elbow.
Zurauskas can't do much from the bottom here.
Magomedov laying and praying for a moment but Zurauskas takes advantage and regains half guard.
Magomedov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Zurauskas actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Magomedov connects with a nice short shot to Zurauskas's temple. #SUB#
Zurauskas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Magomedov pulls his head out easily.
Magomedov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Zurauskas is not content to let Magomedov control the position.
Magomedov uses his free foot to push down on Zurauskas's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Zurauskas.
Magomedov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Zurauskas is looking to escape.
Zurauskas is bucking up trying to escape but Magomedov cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#T3#
Magomedov unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Zurauskas wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Magomedov celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maksud Magomedov!
A relieved looking Maksud Magomedov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
DMMA 294 Drake vs Ekaku
Date: Feb 24, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Magomedov moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Zurauskas wants the takedown. Magomedov is fighting it off but Zurauskas persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Magomedov's guard against the cage.
Magomedov wants to sweep here but Zurauskas controlling him for the moment.
Magomedov trying to control the position.
Zurauskas trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #T1#
Magomedov tries to strike from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Magomedov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zurauskas.
Zurauskas throws an off balance right hand
and Magomedov counters with a nice uppercut.
Magomedov slips under a jab.
Magomedov wants to clinch up but Zurauskas keeps it at a distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Magomedov is defended easily by Zurauskas.
Zurauskas throws a quick counter kick to the body but Magomedov avoids it.#TD2#
Magomedov shoots in and bounces Zurauskas off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Magomedov works over Zurauskas with some ground and pound from guard.
Zurauskas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Zurauskas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Magomedov defends well.
Zurauskas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Magomedov wants to pass the guard but Zurauskas is keeping the position.
Zurauskas trying to control the position.
#T3#
Magomedov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zurauskas works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Zurauskas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Zurauskas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Magomedov throws a big right hand that misses.
Magomedov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Zurauskas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Magomedov is in close to Zurauskas's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T4##SUB#
Magomedov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Zurauskas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magomedov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Zurauskas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Magomedov defends it easily.
Magomedov showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Zurauskas working for a triangle but Magomedov defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magomedov works over Zurauskas with some ground and pound from guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Maksud Magomedov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Magomedov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Magomedov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Zurauskas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Magomedov.
Zurauskas smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Zurauskas throws a hook to the side of Magomedov's head but Magomedov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Magomedov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Magomedov has a takedown stuffed.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Zurauskas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown but Zurauskas shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Paulius Zurauskas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maksud Magomedov.#T1#
Zurauskas throws a shot from downtown. Magomedov moves away and avoids it.
Magomedov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Zurauskas counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Zurauskas looks to throw the jab but Magomedov is out of range. #TD#
Zurauskas shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Magomedov is trying to defend but Zurauskas finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
Zurauskas is looking for a kimura here.
Zurauskas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Magomedov can do to turn this around?
Zurauskas trying to control from half guard but Magomedov is working away. #T2##SUB#
Magomedov is defending against the submission attempts here by Zurauskas.
Magomedov regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Magomedov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Magomedov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Zurauskas engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Zurauskas trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Magomedov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Zurauskas is aware though and is defending well.
Zurauskas looking to sit in guard and control but Magomedov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Zurauskas seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Magomedov pushes down on Zurauskas's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Zurauskas trying to control from the bottom.
Zurauskas is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Magomedov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Zurauskas looking for submissions off his back.
Paulius Zurauskas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Magomedov wants to free his trapped foot but Zurauskas is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Zurauskas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Zurauskas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paulius Zurauskas 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Magomedov fails with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Magomedov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Zurauskas's half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zurauskas wants to control but Magomedov is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Magomedov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T1#
Nice strikes from Magomedov there.
Zurauskas trying to control here.
Zurauskas is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Magomedov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Magomedov 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.
Zurauskas taking some punishment here, with Magomedov in his half guard.
Zurauskas is trying to maintain the position but Magomedov is very close to passing his half guard.
Zurauskas holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Zurauskas is refusing to be controlled, as Magomedov sits in half guard.
Magomedov wants to pass to mount but Zurauskas is defending the position. #T2##SUB#
Zurauskas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Magomedov pulls his head out easily.
Magomedov is looking to stall here but Zurauskas recovers full guard. #SUB#
Zurauskas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Magomedov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Zurauskas will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Zurauskas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Magomedov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T3#
Magomedov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Magomedov lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Zurauskas throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Zurauskas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Magomedov.
Magomedov wants to pass the guard but Zurauskas is keeping the position.
Magomedov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Zurauskas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Magomedov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zurauskas is on top in guard.
#REVR##T4#
Zurauskas slips nicely into half guard.
Magomedov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Zurauskas is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Zurauskas is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Magomedov is just riding it out for now. Zurauskas eventually gives up the hold.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zurauskas tries to pass to full mount but Magomedov defends it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maksud Magomedov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Magomedov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maksud Magomedov!
Maksud Magomedov 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:
DMMA 288 Evans vs Shifter
Date: Feb 03, 2024 |
#R1#
Steel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zurauskas.
Steel is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Zurauskas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Steel now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Zurauskas getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT#It looks like Daniel Steel has been cut.#TD#
Zurauskas shoots in and gets a takedown into Steel's guard.#SUB#
Zurauskas drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Steel manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Zurauskas has Steel in his guard.#REVB#
Steel trying to control the position from guard on top but Zurauskas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Zurauskas is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Steel is aware though and is defending well.#T1##SUB#
Zurauskas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Steel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Zurauskas is tightening it up a little... Steel has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Steel reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Steel taps out! Nice BJJ there by Zurauskas!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Paulius Zurauskas!
A very excited looking Paulius Zurauskas made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Nfld live 56
Date: Dec 30, 2023 |
#R1#
Zurauskas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rize cracks a nice hook into Zurauskas's ribs.
Rize connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zurauskas momentarily.
Zurauskas has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Rize swinging wildly here.
Zurauskas ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rize has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Zurauskas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zurauskas takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rize waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zurauskas.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rize. That's going to slow Zurauskas down.
Rize ducks under a wild hook from Zurauskas.
Zurauskas with a nice cross.
Rize misses with a low kick as Zurauskas jumps back.#T1#
Rize misses with a low kick.
Rize scores with a hook.
Zurauskas checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Zurauskas throws an overhand right that lands on Rize's shoulder, as Rize tries to avoid the shot.
Rize fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Zurauskas checks it well.
A little jabbing left from Zurauskas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rize with a hook.#KD2#
Zurauskas drops his shoulder and cracks Rize with a huge uppercut! Rize goes down! Can Zurauskas finish him?
#CUT2#It looks like Zack Rize has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zurauskas tries to free his leg and advance position but Rize is retaining full guard.
Zurauskas preventing the sweep.
Zurauskas trying to control but Rize is working from the bottom. #T2#
Rize looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Zurauskas forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Zurauskas is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Zurauskas is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T3#
Zurauskas controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Zurauskas is looking for a kimura but Rize is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Zurauskas to get the leverage.
Rize is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Zurauskas controlling the action here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Zurauskas looks to land a left hand but Rize moved out of range nicely.#KD#
Rize drops Zurauskas with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Zurauskas looks back up at him and smiles so Rize waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#CUT#It looks like Paulius Zurauskas has been cut.
Rize misses with a hook to the body
and Zurauskas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rize swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Zurauskas counters with a series of strikes. Rize will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rize throws a leg kick but Zurauskas checks it.
Zurauskas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rize was well out of range. Poor timing from Zurauskas.
Rize scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Zurauskas drops his hands momentarily and Rize takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #ROC#Zurauskas is rocked!
Rize knocks out Zurauskas with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Rize before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Rize picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zack Rize!
Zack Rize decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Nfld FN 51
Date: Dec 07, 2023 |
#R1#
DJ lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
DJ misses with a series of wild punches.
DJ lands a slapping body shot.
Zurauskas jabs DJ to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Zurauskas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by DJ.
DJ looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DJ lands with a thumping leg kick.
A low kick from DJ is predictable there
letting Zurauskas counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Deontay DJ has been cut.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Zurauskas misses the target.
Zurauskas connects with a right hand. DJ shakes it off.
DJ tries a head kick but it misses.
And Zurauskas tries to counter it with a takedown but DJ pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Zurauskas has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
DJ punishes Zurauskas's body with a nice straight punch.
DJ throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
DJ shoots for a takedown but Zurauskas saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Zurauskas fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches DJ on the side of the head.
Zurauskas throws a series of punches but DJ avoids them all with ease.
Zurauskas closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops DJ! Zurauskas dives in looking to finish! DJ is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paulius Zurauskas!
During a confident post fight interview, Paulius Zurauskas thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Nfld FN 50
Date: Nov 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Salajudin Ii jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It seemed like Zurauskas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zurauskas throws a right and a left that Salajudin Ii avoids nicely.
Salajudin Ii throws a right hand that misses
and Zurauskas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Salajudin Ii gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zurauskas.
Salajudin Ii uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Salajudin Ii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zurauskas is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Salajudin Ii swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salajudin Ii throws a jab when Zurauskas was well out of range.
Salajudin Ii takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Salajudin Ii misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Zurauskas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Salajudin Ii takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Zurauskas blocks a jab.
Zurauskas throws a shot to the body.
Zurauskas ducks under a wild hook from Salajudin Ii.
Salajudin Ii missing with a left hand there. Zurauskas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zurauskas with the counter takedown but Salajudin Ii avoids it easily.
Salajudin Ii lands with a right hand.
Salajudin Ii throws a lazy right hand but Zurauskas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Salajudin Ii darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T2#
A big left from Zurauskas misses.
Zurauskas ducks under a wild hook from Salajudin Ii.
Salajudin Ii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Salajudin Ii is looking to counter punch.
Zurauskas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Salajudin Ii was well out of range. Poor timing from Zurauskas.
A telegraphed right hand from Zurauskas misses the target.
A quick step to the side and Salajudin Ii tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zurauskas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Salajudin Ii.
Salajudin Ii throws a right hand that misses
and Zurauskas counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zurauskas throws an off balance right hand
and Salajudin Ii cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Salajudin Ii is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Zurauskas moves in looking to clinch but Salajudin Ii pushes him off.
Zurauskas takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T3#
Zurauskas throws a looping overhand right but Salajudin Ii ducks down to avoid it.
Salajudin Ii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zurauskas.
Zurauskas misses with a hook.
Salajudin Ii thuds a left hand into Zurauskas's body.
Zurauskas darts in looking for a takedown but Salajudin Ii gets double underhooks and turns Zurauskas into the cage.
Zurauskas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Salajudin Ii.
Zurauskas changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Salajudin Ii punishes Zurauskas's body with a nice straight punch.
Salajudin Ii misses with a hook.
Zurauskas tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Salajudin Ii with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T4#
Salajudin Ii waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zurauskas.
Salajudin Ii looks to score with a jab to the body but Zurauskas is just out of range.
Zurauskas throws a hook but Salajudin Ii blocks it.
Zurauskas ducks under a wild hook from Salajudin Ii.
Salajudin Ii slips under a jab.
Super Salajudin Ii is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Salajudin Ii with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Zurauskas to score with a decent uppercut.
Zurauskas catches Salajudin Ii with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Salajudin Ii digs a good body shot into Zurauskas's ribs.
Salajudin Ii walks into a left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Super Salajudin Ii will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Salajudin Ii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zurauskas moves away.
A little jabbing left from Zurauskas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zurauskas slips a straight right by Salajudin Ii.
Salajudin Ii misses with a hook.
Zurauskas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice defenses there by Zurauskas.
Zurauskas doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Zurauskas misses with a straight left.
Zurauskas throws the left hand but Salajudin Ii avoids the punch easily.
Salajudin Ii uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zurauskas.
A quick step to the side and Salajudin Ii tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zurauskas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Salajudin Ii misses the jab.
Salajudin Ii ducks under a wild hook from Zurauskas.#T1#
Zurauskas slips a jab from Salajudin Ii.
Salajudin Ii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zurauskas! But no joy.
Salajudin Ii scores with a jab to the jaw.
Zurauskas looks to score with a jab to the body but Salajudin Ii is just out of range.
Zurauskas throws the left hand but Salajudin Ii avoids the punch easily.
Salajudin Ii swings for the body but Zurauskas moves out of range.
Salajudin Ii swings for the body but Zurauskas moves out of range.
Salajudin Ii avoids the body shot from Zurauskas.
Zurauskas misses with an uppercut
and Salajudin Ii cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
BOOM! Salajudin Ii lands a beautiful left hook that drops Zurauskas. Zurauskas tries to recover but Salajudin Ii is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Zurauskas lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Super Salajudin Ii!
During a confident post fight interview, Super Salajudin Ii thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Nfld FN 49
Date: Oct 26, 2023 |
#R1#
DJ scores with a punch to the head.
DJ misses with a head kick.
Zurauskas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
DJ misses with a wild combination.
Zurauskas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Deontay DJ seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zurauskas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
DJ misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zurauskas! But no joy.
Zurauskas has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Zurauskas fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
DJ throws an off balance right hand
and Zurauskas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zurauskas thuds a left hand into DJ's body.
Zurauskas takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
DJ takes a body punch but keeps moving.
No joy there for DJ, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T1#
DJ lets loose with a powerful body kick. Zurauskas will feel that in the morning.
DJ misses the shot to the body.
DJ slips under a jab.
DJ swings and misses with a hook to the body.
DJ throws a leg kick but Zurauskas checks it.
Zurauskas checks a low kick from DJ.
DJ tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Zurauskas does it's job there.
A looping hook to the body misses from DJ. Zurauskas does a little dance to reset his feet.
DJ takes a swing at Zurauskas's ribcage but misses.
DJ tries to land a front kick but Zurauskas steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T2#
DJ's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and DJ duly obliges.
DJ throws a poor cross that misses
#TD2#
and Zurauskas counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
DJ is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zurauskas pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Zurauskas is trying to work for a kimura but DJ is defending well.
#SUB2#
Zurauskas is sneakily working for an arm triangle but DJ sees it coming and defends easily.#ES#
DJ kicks Zurauskas off and gets back to his feet.
DJ swings for the body but Zurauskas moves out of range.
Zurauskas scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. DJ doesn't seem bothered though. #T3#
DJ throws a big shot that misses.
Zurauskas lands a front kick.
Zurauskas blocks a head kick by DJ.
DJ finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A solid body kick from Zurauskas.
DJ is breathing heavily.
Zurauskas takes a swing at DJ's ribcage but misses.
Zurauskas jabs at DJ's body.#KD2#
Zurauskas cracks DJ with a big right hand and DJ goes down!#CUT2#It looks like Deontay DJ has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Zurauskas is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Zurauskas passes DJ's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T4#
DJ is not content to let Zurauskas control the position.#SUB2#
Zurauskas is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. DJ doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Zurauskas.
DJ is not content to let Zurauskas control the position.#SUB#
DJ looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Zurauskas is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, DJ has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paulius Zurauskas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Deontay DJ's cut.
That's time! DJ's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Zurauskas throws a jab but it's blocked by DJ.
DJ throws a counter high kick but Zurauskas was just alert enough to avoid it.
Zurauskas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zurauskas throws an overhand right that lands on DJ's shoulder, as DJ tries to avoid the shot.
Paulius Zurauskas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zurauskas looks to score with a jab to the body but DJ is just out of range.
DJ loads up on a big right hand but Zurauskas slips the punch.
DJ ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zurauskas throws a body punch but DJ moves out of range.
DJ throws a sloppy head kick and Zurauskas moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zurauskas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zurauskas is on the wrong end of a nice combination from DJ.
DJ throws a body kick that misses.
Zurauskas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
DJ dives in for a single leg takedown but Zurauskas sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Zurauskas looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
DJ is trying to break the clinch but Zurauskas is controlling him.
Zurauskas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zurauskas lands a nice uppercut.
DJ lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zurauskas throws a punch but it's blocked by DJ.
DJ looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Zurauskas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zurauskas throws a head punch that misses.
Zurauskas tries a body shot but DJ blocks it.
Zurauskas misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
DJ manages to break the clinch.
DJ swings widly with a right hand
and Zurauskas makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zurauskas fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
DJ throws a nice looking combination but Zurauskas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zurauskas drops DJ with a huge uppercut! DJ drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Zurauskas is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paulius Zurauskas!
Paulius Zurauskas 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:
Nfld live 46
Date: Sep 30, 2023 |
#R1#
Van Cleefe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zurauskas.
Van Cleefe seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Zurauskas lands a jab to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Lee Van Cleefe has been cut.
Van Cleefe jabs Zurauskas to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Zurauskas moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Zurauskas throws a body shot but no joy.
Van Cleefe throws a looping overhand right but Zurauskas ducks down to avoid it. #CL2#
Van Cleefe gets tackled into the cage by Zurauskas. Zurauskas maintains the clinch.
Zurauskas avoids the elbow strike from Van Cleefe, against the cage.
Zurauskas lands a left hand.
Zurauskas works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Zurauskas lands a left hand.
A short left from Zurauskas.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zurauskas is working Van Cleefe over against the cage.#TD2#
Zurauskas gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Van Cleefe keeping moving, preventing Zurauskas from controlling successfully. #T1#
Van Cleefe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Van Cleefe keeping moving, preventing Zurauskas from controlling successfully.
Zurauskas preventing the sweep.
Zurauskas postures up.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Van Cleefe bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zurauskas's guard. #REVR#
Zurauskas looking to control.
#SUB2#
Zurauskas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Van Cleefe gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Zurauskas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Zurauskas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Zurauskas keeping moving, preventing Van Cleefe from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Zurauskas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T3#
Zurauskas has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Van Cleefe trying to control the position from guard on top but Zurauskas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Zurauskas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Van Cleefe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zurauskas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Van Cleefe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Van Cleefe pushing down on Zurauskas's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Zurauskas is staying active underneath Van Cleefe, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Van Cleefe is pressing down on Zurauskas's thigh, looking to free his foot. Zurauskas is holding on for now. #SUB#
Van Cleefe is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Zurauskas doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Van Cleefe.
Zurauskas trying to control here.
Van Cleefe is looking to advance position but Zurauskas won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Van Cleefe is controlling the pace.
Zurauskas trying to control from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paulius Zurauskas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lee Van Cleefe's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Zurauskas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Van Cleefe at a distance.
#CL2#
Zurauskas darts in and clinches Van Cleefe up against the cage.
Good body shot from Zurauskas.
Van Cleefe tries to work over Zurauskas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zurauskas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Van Cleefe backwards.
Van Cleefe is working for takedown but Zurauskas is calmly controlling the position for now.
Zurauskas tries a body shot but Van Cleefe blocks it.
Zurauskas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zurauskas.
Van Cleefe can't get the takedown.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zurauskas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A hook to the body from Zurauskas.
A short left from Zurauskas.
Zurauskas lands with a short shot to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Cleefe misses with some punches.
Zurauskas blocks a body shot from Van Cleefe.
Zurauskas lands a hook to the side of the head.
Van Cleefe takes a shot to the head. #T1#
Zurauskas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#ROC2#Van Cleefe is rocked!
Zurauskas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Oh Van Cleefe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zurauskas creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Van Cleefe's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Van Cleefe drops to his knees and Zurauskas pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paulius Zurauskas!
A relieved looking Paulius Zurauskas thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Lee Van Cleefe spoke after the fight, saying 'Old ninjas don't retire they just disappear in a cloud of smoke. '. |
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Event:
Nfld FN 46
Date: Aug 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Cross.
Cross swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cross misses with a straight right.
Cross keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've been informed that Cross has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
That kick from Cross tenderised Zurauskas's leg. Zurauskas is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cross throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cross lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Zurauskas misses with a left hand
and Cross counters with a straight right hand.
Cross throws an overhand right that lands on Zurauskas's shoulder, as Zurauskas tries to avoid the shot.
Cross throws an off balance right hand
and Zurauskas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Jeremy Cross has been cut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zurauskas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Good standup being displayed there by Cross as he connects with a hook.
Cross swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Zurauskas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zurauskas has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Deathsquad in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Cross paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#ROC2#Zurauskas is rocked!
Cross is stalking Zurauskas. Zurauskas circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Cross, and it's lights out! Zurauskas really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jeremy Cross!
Jeremy Cross decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Nfld FN 45
Date: Aug 03, 2023 |
#R1#
Zurauskas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Salajudin Ii lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Zurauskas staying out of range there.
Zurauskas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Salajudin Ii scores with a shot to the body.
Salajudin Ii stuns Zurauskas with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Zurauskas misses the body punch
and Salajudin Ii counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Paulius Zurauskas has been cut.
Salajudin Ii scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zurauskas doesn't seem bothered though.
Salajudin Ii drops his hands momentarily and Zurauskas takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salajudin Ii throws a shot from downtown. Zurauskas moves away and avoids it.
Salajudin Ii slips under a jab from Zurauskas.
Salajudin Ii thuds his right hand into Zurauskas's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#KD2#
Salajudin Ii sends Zurauskas crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Salajudin Ii is motioning to the referee to let Zurauskas up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Zurauskas is rocked!#T1#
Salajudin Ii moves in close and cracks Zurauskas with a massive right hand! Zurauskas, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Salajudin Ii!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Super Salajudin Ii!
During a confident post fight interview, Super Salajudin Ii thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Nfld FN 44
Date: Jun 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Durnin misses with a straight left.
Zurauskas swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Durnin.
Durnin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zurauskas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zurauskas throws a looping overhand right but Durnin ducks down to avoid it.
Durnin misses with a body punch
and Zurauskas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Some bone on bone action there as Zurauskas checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Durnin lands a lovely overhand right.
Durnin connects with a nice looking jab.
Zurauskas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Durnin.
Durnin lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Durnin throws a lazy right hand but Zurauskas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Durnin misses with the combination.
Zurauskas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Durnin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Zurauskas counter with a right hand.
Zurauskas has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Deathsquad in the buildup to the fight.
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!
Zurauskas scores with a jab to the head.
A low kick from Zurauskas misses
and Durnin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T1#
Durnin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zurauskas moves away.
Zurauskas changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Zurauskas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Durnin manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Durnin misses its intended target.
Durnin misses with a wild body shot.
Durnin looks to throw the jab but Zurauskas is out of range.
Zurauskas throws a shot from downtown. Durnin moves away and avoids it.
Zurauskas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Durnin.
Zurauskas pivots, looking for a leg kick but Durnin is out of range and Zurauskas settles back down.
Durnin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Durnin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Zurauskas counters with a straight right hand.
Durnin swings widly with a right hand
and Zurauskas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Durnin, as that shot connected.
Zurauskas avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T2#
Zurauskas scores with a nice strike.
Durnin connects with a body shot that sends Zurauskas's belly button to the back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zurauskas lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Durnin misses with a straight left.
Durnin throws a lazy uppercut
and Zurauskas counters with a stiff right hand.
Durnin displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT2#It looks like Paulius Zurauskas has been cut.
A low kick from Durnin misses
and Zurauskas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#Durnin is rocked!
Zurauskas sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Durnin's defenses. It connects perfectly with Durnin's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paulius Zurauskas!
Paulius Zurauskas thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Nfld 35
Date: Jun 10, 2023 |
#R1#
Fire dives in for a single leg takedown but Zurauskas sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Zurauskas tests Fire's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zurauskas blocks a jab.
Fire fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zurauskas avoids it really well and circles away.
Zurauskas has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Fire tries for a takedown but Zurauskas sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fire has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Paulius Zurauskas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spinning Fire.
Fire connects with the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zurauskas throws a right hand that misses
and Fire counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fire swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zurauskas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zurauskas takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1#
Fire throws a jab when Zurauskas was well out of range.
Fire moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Fire does it's job there.
Fire tries to clinch but Zurauskas moves away
and Zurauskas counters with a right hand to the body.
Fire throws a series of punches but Zurauskas avoids them all with ease.
Fire swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zurauskas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fire drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fire scores with a body shot.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fire blocks an uppercut.
Zurauskas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T2#
Zurauskas lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Zurauskas jumps guard and drags Fire to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Zurauskas is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fire is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Zurauskas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fire defends it easily.
Fire works over Zurauskas with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Zurauskas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fire working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fire postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fire chips away with some ground and pound.
Fire trying to control but Zurauskas is working from the bottom.
Zurauskas is trying to keep Fire in close.
#T3#
Fire distracts Zurauskas with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Zurauskas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fire defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zurauskas keeping moving, preventing Fire from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Zurauskas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fire defends well.#SUB#
Fire is sitting in close to Zurauskas's body. Zurauskas has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Fire is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Fire is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Zurauskas.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Paulius Zurauskas!
Paulius Zurauskas seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Spinning Fire had this to say: 'I'll back stronger'. |
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Event:
Nfld FN 41
Date: May 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Zurauskas throws a lazy right hand but Kogos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kogos lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Zurauskas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kogos.
Kogos ducks under a wild hook from Zurauskas.
Zurauskas throws a wild body kick that Kogos sees coming a mile off.
Kogos displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zurauskas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zurauskas paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
Zurauskas looks to land a left hand but Kogos moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Kogos was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Zurauskas throws a low kick, looking for Kogos's leg but Kogos calmly moves out of range.
Kogos appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Zurauskas scores with a punch to the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Zurauskas.#CUT2#It looks like Paulo Kogos has been cut.
Zurauskas looks to land a left hand but Kogos moved out of range nicely.
Zurauskas misses with a left hand #TD#
and Kogos counters with a takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kogos in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Kogos advances to full mount.
Zurauskas wants to control but Kogos is having none of it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kogos unloading with bombs!#ROC#Zurauskas is rocked!
We've been hearing that Kogos has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T2#
Kogos postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Zurauskas bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Kogos and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paulo Kogos!
Paulo Kogos got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!' |
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Event:
Nfld live 28
Date: Apr 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Okafor throws a right and a left that both miss.
Okafor misses with a hook to the body
and Zurauskas counters with a nice uppercut.
Okafor thows a leg kick but Zurauskas checks it
and Zurauskas counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Okafor thinking.
A big left from Zurauskas misses.
Zurauskas looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Zurauskas's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Zurauskas duly obliges.
Okafor misses with a combination
and Zurauskas counters with a thumping low kick.
Zurauskas takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Zurauskas throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Okafor was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Okafor paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Okafor misses with a hook. Zurauskas ducked under it nicely.
Zurauskas is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Okafor with a body shot.
Okafor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zurauskas was well out of range. Poor timing from Okafor.
Okafor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zurauskas manages to avoid it.
Zurauskas looks to land a left hand but Okafor moved out of range nicely.
Okafor takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#KD2#
Zurauskas lands a big shot that drops Okafor! Can he finish him?
#ROC2#Okafor is rocked!#T1#
Zurauskas works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Oh Okafor is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Okafor is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Rabid Dog , so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Zurauskas maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Okafor could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Zurauskas has cracked it and Okafor is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Zurauskas!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Paulius Zurauskas!
A victorious Paulius Zurauskas thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Nfld 32
Date: Mar 18, 2023 |
#R1#
DJ misses with a wild combination.
Zurauskas is looking to counter punch.#KD2#
DJ lands a big head kick that sends Zurauskas tumbling to the mat! DJ takes a step backwards and waves Zurauskas back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#It looks like Paulius Zurauskas has been cut.
DJ with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Zurauskas to score with a decent uppercut.
DJ misses with a combination
#TD#
and Zurauskas counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for DJ!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Zurauskas tries for a kimura but DJ is defending well.
Zurauskas trying to control the position but DJ is working away. #SUB#
Zurauskas tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1#
Zurauskas prevents DJ from escaping the position.#SUB#
Zurauskas looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Zurauskas has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Zurauskas looking to control but instead DJ has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Zurauskas not doing much here.
DJ is trying to stand.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Zurauskas content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DJ is looking to escape.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Zurauskas lands with a hook. DJ tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT#It looks like Deontay DJ has been cut.
Zurauskas throws a body punch but DJ moves out of range.
DJ swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Zurauskas counters with a lovely shot to the body.
DJ looks to throw a body kick
and Zurauskas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
DJ tries to clinch up#KD#
and Zurauskas counters with a left hand that sends DJ to the canvas! #ROC#DJ is rocked!#T3#
Zurauskas 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.
Zurauskas looking to pass the guard.
Zurauskas prevents DJ from getting back to his feet.
Zurauskas looking to pass the guard.
Zurauskas looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4#
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.
DJ wants to stand up but Zurauskas is controlling him.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Zurauskas trying to control but DJ is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zurauskas throws out a leg kick but DJ moves out of range and Zurauskas only half commits.
Zurauskas throws a body punch but DJ moves out of range.
DJ feints a jab promting Zurauskas to slip. DJ then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Zurauskas slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Zurauskas scores with a nice right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paulius Zurauskas dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
DJ closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Zurauskas misses with a hook to the body
#KD2#
and DJ counters with a crisp one two that drops Zurauskas! DJ thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Zurauskas to his feet! Zurauskas is in big trouble!#ROC2#Zurauskas is rocked!
DJ is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
DJ is still on wobbly legs! Can Zurauskas finish him?
Zurauskas cracks DJ with a left hook right on the temple and DJ goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Zurauskas lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully DJ is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paulius Zurauskas!
During a confident post fight interview, Paulius Zurauskas thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Nfld live 23
Date: Feb 18, 2023 |
#R1#
Schmico wants to clinch
and Zurauskas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zurauskas digs a good hook to Schmico's body.
#CL#
Schmico clinches with his opponent.
Zurauskas lands a left hand that snaps the head of Schmico backwards.
Zurauskas is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Schmico is pushing Zurauskas up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Schmico drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Zurauskas gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Schmico is trying to force a seperation but Zurauskas has the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmico's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Zurauskas fails to land. #BC2#
Zurauskas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sloppy strikes from Schmico. Those never looked like landing. #T1#
Schmico tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Zurauskas defends well and Schmico ends up having to push Zurauskas into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fredrico Schmico. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zurauskas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#TD2#
Zurauskas gets control of Schmico's arms and successfully pulls guard. Zurauskas will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Zurauskas is looking for a triangle here but Schmico uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Zurauskas can't do much from the bottom here.
Zurauskas manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Zurauskas has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Schmico. Oh but Zurauskas has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Schmico goes limp - he's gone! Zurauskas jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Paulius Zurauskas!
Our winner, Paulius Zurauskas, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Nfld FN 33
Date: Jan 26, 2023 |
#R1#
Zurauskas misses the shot to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Zurauskas as he connects with a hook.
The fighters circling - Zurauskas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zurauskas throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD#
and Kogos counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Zurauskas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kogos takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kogos looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Zurauskas looking for submissions off his back.
Kogos lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T1#
Kogos working over Zurauskas with some ground and pound. Zurauskas looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kogos lands a big elbow - Zurauskas is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Kogos!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paulo Kogos!
A determined Paulo Kogos didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it! |
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Event:
Nfld christmas special
Date: Dec 29, 2022 |
#R1#
Salajudin Ii slips a jab from Zurauskas.
A punch lands to the side of Salajudin Ii 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Zurauskas lands a body shot.
Zurauskas moves away from the strike by Salajudin Ii.
Zurauskas has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Zurauskas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zurauskas misses with a hook. Salajudin Ii ducked under it nicely.
Salajudin Ii checks a leg kick.
Salajudin Ii throwing a counter right hand but Zurauskas manages to avoid it.
Salajudin Ii lands with a good body shot.
Zurauskas throws a hook but Salajudin Ii blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zurauskas cracks Salajudin Ii with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Salajudin Ii misses with a looping left.
Zurauskas throws a looping overhand right but Salajudin Ii ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Salajudin Ii wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zurauskas scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Salajudin Ii doesn't seem bothered though. #T1#
Salajudin Ii misses with a wild body shot.
Zurauskas sizes up Salajudin Ii with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jab, jab by Zurauskas - just one landing.
Salajudin Ii throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Salajudin Ii throws a looping overhand right but Zurauskas ducks down to avoid it.
Zurauskas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Salajudin Ii misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zurauskas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Salajudin Ii throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zurauskas is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Salajudin Ii looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Zurauskas defending well as Salajudin Ii loads up on a big left hand.
Nice uppercut there from Salajudin Ii.
Zurauskas tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Salajudin Ii counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T2#
Salajudin Ii gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Salajudin Ii takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zurauskas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Salajudin Ii.
Zurauskas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Salajudin Ii is looking to counter punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch combination from Salajudin Ii misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Zurauskas misses the target.
Zurauskas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Salajudin Ii throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zurauskas counters with a straight right hand.
Salajudin Ii takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Zurauskas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T3#
Zurauskas connects with a nice looking jab.
Good exchange - Salajudin Ii coming out on top.
Zurauskas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Salajudin Ii.
Zurauskas swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Salajudin Ii.
Salajudin Ii throws a hook but Zurauskas avoids it easily.
Zurauskas loads up on a big right hand but Salajudin Ii slips the punch.
Zurauskas misses with a hook
and Salajudin Ii counters with a left to the body.
Salajudin Ii connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Zurauskas's hands.
Salajudin Ii misses with a body shot.
Zurauskas throws a body punch but Salajudin Ii moves out of range.
Salajudin Ii misses the jab.#T4#
Zurauskas takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#ROC#Zurauskas is rocked!
Salajudin Ii sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Zurauskas's defenses. It connects perfectly with Zurauskas's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Super Salajudin Ii!
An out of breath Super Salajudin Ii thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Nfld live 17
Date: Dec 03, 2022 |
#R1#
Draski connects with a crisp jab.
Zurauskas misses the shot to the body.
Draski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zurauskas.
Nice cross by Zurauskas.
Draski tries a low kick but Zurauskas avoids it.
Draski throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Zurauskas drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#TD2#
Zurauskas gets a double leg takedown into Draski's guard.
Draski is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB#
Draski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Zurauskas wants to control from the top but Draski keeps moving. #T1##SUB#
Draski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zurauskas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zurauskas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Draski looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Zurauskas puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Draski is looking to control Zurauskas's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Draski avoid being mounted?
Zurauskas is trying to control the action in half guard but Draski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Draski is trying to control but Zurauskas manages to pass to mount!
#SUB2#
Draski tries to improve his position but Zurauskas has taken his back! Zurauskas has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Draski tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Zurauskas pushes Draski away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Paulius Zurauskas!
Paulius Zurauskas thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Nfld fight night 27
Date: Nov 10, 2022 |
#R1#
McPherson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zurauskas but Zurauskas pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD#
McPherson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Zurauskas wants to control but McPherson is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Zurauskas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McPherson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McPherson slips a nice elbow through Zurauskas's hands, connecting with Zurauskas's forehead.
Zurauskas keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McPherson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Zurauskas with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Zurauskas looking for submissions off his back.
McPherson with the ground and pound but Zurauskas uses the opportunity to regain guard. #T1#
McPherson postures up.
McPherson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
McPherson has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Zurauskas to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! McPherson is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Zurauskas pulls down on the head and he's put McPherson to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Paulius Zurauskas!
An out of breath Paulius Zurauskas thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Nfld FN 23
Date: Oct 06, 2022 |
#R1#
Zurauskas misses with a low kick.
Van Cleefe throws a series of punches but Zurauskas avoids them all with ease.
Zurauskas throws a body shot but no joy.
Van Cleefe drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Zurauskas loads up on a big right hand but Van Cleefe slips the punch.
Van Cleefe tries to close the distance and clinch but Zurauskas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zurauskas scores with a nice right hand.
#CUT2#It looks like Lee Van Cleefe has been cut.
Sloppy strikes from Van Cleefe. Those never looked like landing.
Nice defenses there by Zurauskas.#TD#
Van Cleefe scores with a takedown into Zurauskas's guard.
Zurauskas keeping moving, preventing Van Cleefe from controlling successfully.
Zurauskas keeping full guard, as Van Cleefe tries to pass.
Zurauskas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1##SUB2#
Zurauskas has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Van Cleefe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Van Cleefe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zurauskas is keeping the position for now.
Van Cleefe postures up.
#SUB2#
Zurauskas has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Van Cleefe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Zurauskas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Van Cleefe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Van Cleefe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Zurauskas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Van Cleefe works over Zurauskas with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Zurauskas looking for a guillotine here but Van Cleefe defends easily.
Van Cleefe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Van Cleefe passes into half guard.
Zurauskas is not content to let Van Cleefe control the position.#SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Zurauskas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Zurauskas has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB2#
Zurauskas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Van Cleefe pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Van Cleefe is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zurauskas has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3#
Zurauskas wants to control but Van Cleefe is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Van Cleefe lands a nice short elbow.
Zurauskas is staying active underneath Van Cleefe, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Van Cleefe is looking for a kimura but Zurauskas is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Van Cleefe to get the leverage.
Ground and pound from Van Cleefe. #SUB#
Van Cleefe is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Zurauskas as he works his way to full guard.
Van Cleefe throws a big right hand that misses.
Van Cleefe stands up over Zurauskas, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T4#
Van Cleefe cracks Zurauskas with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Zurauskas is looking for a triangle but Van Cleefe pushes his legs off easily.
Van Cleefe works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Zurauskas trying to hold on to Van Cleefe's head to control him but Van Cleefe postures up.
#SUB2#
Zurauskas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Van Cleefe pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Zurauskas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Zurauskas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zurauskas is staying active underneath Van Cleefe, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Van Cleefe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lee Van Cleefe's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Zurauskas keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#TD#
Van Cleefe changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Zurauskas looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB#
Van Cleefe wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Zurauskas, who protects the arm well.
Zurauskas is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Van Cleefe working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Zurauskas is looking for a sweep.
Van Cleefe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zurauskas can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Cleefe working away.#SUB#
Van Cleefe tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Van Cleefe advances to full mount. #T1#
Van Cleefe fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
#SUB#
Van Cleefe working for a submission but Zurauskas is keeping him at bay.
Zurauskas wants to control but Van Cleefe is having none of it.
Van Cleefe unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Zurauskas wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Van Cleefe celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lee Van Cleefe!
Lee Van Cleefe made sure to mention his sponsor, Vegan Gains in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 02, 2022 |
#R1#
Minlt misses with an uppercut
#TD#
and Zurauskas counters with a shoot takedown. Minlt fights it but they end up in guard.
Minlt looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Minlt wants to sweep here but Zurauskas controlling him for the moment.
Minlt controlling the position.#SUB#
Zurauskas is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Zurauskas is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Zurauskas is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Minlt is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Minlt has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##T1##SUB#
Minlt got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zurauskas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Minlt has managed to get both his arms back between Zurauskas's legs - danger averted.
Minlt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Zurauskas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Minlt gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Zurauskas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Minlt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Zurauskas is tightening it up a little... Minlt has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Minlt reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Minlt taps out! Nice BJJ there by Zurauskas!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Paulius Zurauskas!
Paulius Zurauskas thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 175
Date: Aug 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Republic slips a jab from Zurauskas.
It seemed like Republic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zurauskas throws a poor cross that misses
letting Republic counter with a right hand.
Paulius Zurauskas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zurauskas misses with an uppercut
and Republic counters with a nice uppercut.
Zurauskas swings widly with a right hand
and Republic counters with a right hand to the body.
Zurauskas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Republic counter with a right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Zurauskas misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zurauskas connects with a good right hand that stumbles Republic. Republic circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Zurauskas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Republic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Republic! But no joy.
Zurauskas lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T1#
A jab from Zurauskas misses.
Zurauskas throws a good cross that connects.
#CUT#It looks like Banana Republic has been cut.
Zurauskas throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Republic counters with a nice uppercut.
Donk. Zurauskas catches Republic right on the button with a cross.
Zurauskas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Republic.
Republic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zurauskas swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Republic counters with a stiff right hand.
Zurauskas swings widly with a right hand
and Republic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Republic closes the distance and clinches.
Zurauskas tries to break free but Republic pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
Zurauskas blocks an uppercut.
Republic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Republic tries to land a knee to the head but Zurauskas blocks with his arms.
Republic prevents a body shot from Zurauskas.
Zurauskas swings wildly with an uppercut but Republic uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Zurauskas breaks the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donk. Zurauskas catches Republic right on the button with a cross.
Zurauskas has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Deathsquad in the buildup to the fight.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zurauskas. That's going to slow Republic down.
Zurauskas lands a jab to Republic's midsection.
Zurauskas misses with an uppercut. Republic saw that one coming.
Zurauskas misses with a hook
and Republic counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Republic slips under a jab.#T3#
Republic defending well as Zurauskas loads up on a big left hand.
Zurauskas throws a poor cross that misses
and Republic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zurauskas misses with a lunging right hand
and Republic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zurauskas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Republic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Republic tries to counter by closing the distance.
Republic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zurauskas on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A slow jab from Zurauskas misses its intended target.
Zurauskas lands a nice looking body shot.
#T4#
Republic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Republic! But no joy.
Zurauskas scores with a nice right hand.
Zurauskas swings widly with a right hand
and Republic counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Zurauskas misses.
A little jabbing left from Republic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zurauskas doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Republic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Republic tries to clinch but Zurauskas is having none of it.
Republic slaps away a takedown attempt from Zurauskas, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Banana Republic will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Banana Republic's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Zurauskas attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Republic throws out a counter right but Zurauskas avoids it with no problem.
Zurauskas scores with a nice head shot.
Zurauskas wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A jab lands there for Zurauskas.
A telegraphed right hand from Zurauskas misses the target.
Zurauskas looks to land a combination but Republic avoids it well.
Republic doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Republic takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Zurauskas swats away the attempt to clinch by Republic.#T1#
Zurauskas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Republic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Republic takes a jab right on the kisser.
Zurauskas misses with a jab to the body
and Zurauskas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zurauskas lands a right hook to the body.
Zurauskas dips to his left and cracks Republic with an uppercut!
Zurauskas missing with a left hand there. Republic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zurauskas throws a right hand that misses
and Republic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zurauskas swings away with a body shot that misses
and Republic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Republic might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T2#
Republic moves away from the strike by Zurauskas.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Zurauskas here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Zurauskas misses with an uppercut
and Republic counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Zurauskas misses with a hook
and Republic counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Republic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Republic tries to move into range but Zurauskas moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Zurauskas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Republic slips under a jab.
Republic let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Zurauskas misses with a hook
and Republic counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T3#
Zurauskas throws an off balance right hand
#CL2#
and Republic counters by clinching up. #BC2#
Republic breaks from the clinch.
Zurauskas fails with a takedown attempt.
Republic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zurauskas throws a lazy uppercut
and Republic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Republic ducks under a wild hook from Zurauskas.
Republic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zurauskas.#T4#
Republic ducks under a wild hook from Zurauskas.
Republic walks into a left hand.
Republic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zurauskas.
Zurauskas misses the jab.
Republic doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Zurauskas swings away with a body shot that misses
and Republic counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Zurauskas throws a poor cross that misses
and Republic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Republic moves away from the strike by Zurauskas.
Paulius Zurauskas is winning the standup battle so far.
Zurauskas misses with a shot to the body
enabling Republic to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Republic fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paulius Zurauskas dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Banana Republic's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Zurauskas connects with a body shot that sends Republic's belly button to the back.
Zurauskas tests Republic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zurauskas throws a hook to the side of Republic's head but Republic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zurauskas throws a lazy uppercut
letting Republic counter with a right hand.
Zurauskas throws a hook but Republic avoids it easily.
Republic tries to counter with a clinch but Zurauskas shakes him off and moves away.
Zurauskas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Republic takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Republic checks a leg kick.
Republic doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T1#
Zurauskas misses with a leg kick
and Republic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zurauskas throws an overhand right that lands on Republic's shoulder, as Republic tries to avoid the shot.
Zurauskas misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Republic! But no joy.
Zurauskas tries to close the distance and clinch but Republic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Republic checks a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Republic! But no joy.
Zurauskas swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Republic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zurauskas throws a poor cross that misses
and Republic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zurauskas misses with a hook.
A little jabbing left from Republic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Republic slips a jab from Zurauskas.
A little jabbing left from Republic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Republic ducks under a wild hook from Zurauskas.
Zurauskas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Republic! But no joy.
A swing and a miss from Zurauskas.#CL2#
Republic gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Republic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Republic closes the distance and clinches.
Zurauskas can't find room to land a body shot as Republic controls the action.
#BC#
Zurauskas manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Republic has closed the distance and engaged Zurauskas in a clinch.
#T3##BC2#
Republic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zurauskas throws a hook to the side of Republic's head but Republic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Republic is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Zurauskas with a body shot.
Zurauskas cracks Republic with an open hand slap.
A nice leg kick from Zurauskas, right into the meat of the thigh.
Republic takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Zurauskas throws a poor cross that misses
and Republic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zurauskas throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Republic counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Republic has Zurauskas up against the cage in a clinch.
Republic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zurauskas's elbow. #T4#
Zurauskas is trying to force a seperation but Republic has the dominant position.
Zurauskas avoids the elbow strike from Republic, against the cage.
Republic has a couple of punches blocked by Zurauskas.
Zurauskas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Republic backwards.
Republic lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Republic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zurauskas misses with an uppercut
and Republic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zurauskas throws the left hand but Republic avoids the punch easily.
Republic tries to counter by closing the distance.
Zurauskas throws a low kick but Republic moves out of range easily.
Republic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zurauskas misses with an uppercut. Republic saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Republic! But no joy.
A low kick from Zurauskas is predictable there
and Republic counters with a straight right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Banana Republic.
I think Republic has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Banana Republic!
A less than humble Banana Republic misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 163
Date: Jul 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Zurauskas lands a nice shot to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Zurauskas checks a leg kick.
Amir walks into a stiff left hand from Zurauskas.#CUT2#It looks like Ali Amir has been cut.
Zurauskas misses with a double jab
#CL#
and Amir counters by clinching up.
Zurauskas misses with a body punch.
Zurauskas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zurauskas jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Amir walks away with a smile on his face. Zurauskas gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Amir seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Amir will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A big left from Zurauskas misses.
Amir tries to counter by clinching up but Zurauskas breaks away and moves out of range.
Zurauskas checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zurauskas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zurauskas lands with an uppercut that bounces Amir off the cage and back into range.
Amir misses with a jab, cross combination.
A jab from Amir misses.
Amir misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Zurauskas counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #T1#
Zurauskas is looking to take a break and control but Amir is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Amir gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Amir escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zurauskas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Amir trying to keep a closed guard but Zurauskas is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Zurauskas drops back looking for a leg! Amir is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Amir manages to kick Zurauskas off! Zurauskas jumps back into Amir's guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Zurauskas trying to move into half guard but instead Amir has managed to sweep!#REVR##SUB2#
Zurauskas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Amir controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Amir passes Zurauskas's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Zurauskas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3##SUB#
Amir is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zurauskas is just riding it out for now. Amir eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Amir is looking for a kimura but Zurauskas is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Amir to get the leverage.
Zurauskas wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Zurauskas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Zurauskas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Amir is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Zurauskas doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Amir.
Amir trying to control the action but Zurauskas is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paulius Zurauskas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ali Amir's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Amir staying out of range there.
Amir dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zurauskas takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ali Amir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Amir checks the leg kick.
Zurauskas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Amir.
Amir gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zurauskas.
Amir throws a head kick but Zurauskas moves out of range.
Zurauskas appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Zurauskas throws a body shot but no joy.
Amir throws a chopping leg kick but Zurauskas manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zurauskas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zurauskas throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Amir stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Zurauskas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Amir manages to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Zurauskas. #T1#
Zurauskas throws a lazy right hand but Amir sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Amir punishes Zurauskas's body with a nice straight punch.
Amir throws a hook but Zurauskas blocks it.
Zurauskas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Amir bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Amir takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Zurauskas misses with a straight right.
Amir throws a looping overhand right but Zurauskas ducks down to avoid it.
Amir takes a swing at Zurauskas's ribcage but misses.
Zurauskas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Amir.
Amir throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zurauskas lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Zurauskas slips a straight right by Amir.
Zurauskas let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Zurauskas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T2#
Zurauskas slips a straight right by Amir.
Amir misses the shot to the body.
Amir lands with a good body shot.
Zurauskas works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Amir throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Amir punishes Zurauskas's body with a nice straight punch.
Zurauskas throws a jab but it's blocked by Amir.
Amir tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Zurauskas manages to circle out of the way.
Amir clobbers Zurauskas with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Zurauskas lands a nice shot to the body.
Zurauskas throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Amir lunges at Zurauskas with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zurauskas's hand.
Amir throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T3#
Zurauskas throws a big shot that misses.
Zurauskas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Amir.
Zurauskas throws out a counter right but Amir avoids it with no problem.
Zurauskas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Amir.
Amir misses with a hook. Zurauskas ducked under it nicely.
Zurauskas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab from Zurauskas misses.
Amir fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Amir connects with a looping right hand.
A punch combination from Amir misses.
Amir connects with a good right hand that stumbles Zurauskas. Zurauskas circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A jab from Zurauskas does it's job there.
Zurauskas fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Amir looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T4#
Amir misses with a two punch combination.
Amir lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Amir swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Amir with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Zurauskas to score with a decent uppercut.
Amir throws a low kick but Zurauskas avoids it.
Zurauskas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zurauskas misses with a hook
and Amir counters with a straight right hand.
Amir tries a head kick but it misses.
Amir throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zurauskas bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Amir's head backwards.
Amir tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zurauskas was well out of range. Poor timing from Amir.
Zurauskas is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ali Amir will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ali Amir's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Amir takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Amir takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Zurauskas fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Zurauskas takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Zurauskas scores with a jab to the jaw.
Zurauskas misses with a looping right.
It looked like Amir wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Amir pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zurauskas moves away from the strike by Amir.
Zurauskas throws a fast counter high kick but Amir manages to duck under it in time.
Amir uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zurauskas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amir misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zurauskas.
Zurauskas throws a shot from downtown. Amir moves away and avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Zurauskas.
Zurauskas misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Amir lands a head kick. Zurauskas smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Amir on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Paulius Zurauskas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zurauskas missing with a left hand there. Amir was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Amir throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Amir throws a sloppy head kick
and Zurauskas counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Amir ducks right into an uppercut from Zurauskas.
Zurauskas ducks under a wild hook from Amir.
Amir uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zurauskas.
Amir misses with a shot to the body
and Zurauskas counters with a good low kick that Amir was not able to check.
Zurauskas scores with a decent looking hook.
Amir fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zurauskas manages to avoid it.
Zurauskas let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T2#
Zurauskas getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT2#Ali Amir's cut is getting worse.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zurauskas throws an off balance right hand
#CL#
and Amir counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Amir.
Zurauskas scores with a shoulder strike.
Amir tries to throw a body punch but Zurauskas avoids it by throwing Amir back against the cage.
Zurauskas throws a head punch that misses.
Zurauskas tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Amir smiles and moves away.
Zurauskas looks to land a right hand but Amir moved out of range.
Amir lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Amir moves out of range of the strikes.
Zurauskas misses with a wild body shot.
Amir is looking to wear down Zurauskas with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Amir lands with a cross.
Amir bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zurauskas's head backwards.#ROC#Zurauskas is rocked!
Zurauskas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zurauskas is still on wobbly legs! Can Amir finish him?
Zurauskas misses with a lunging right hand
and Amir counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Zurauskas is aggressively charging in as Amir backs up avoiding any damage. Amir tosses out a jab and Zurauskas runs right into it face first! Zurauskas is out cold! Amir dropped down on all fours and is barking in Zurauskas's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ali Amir!
Our winner, Ali Amir, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 157
Date: Jun 29, 2022 |
#R1#
Fett stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fett wants it to stay on the feet.#TD#
Fett closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Zurauskas's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fett working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Zurauskas is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fett is aware though and is defending well.
Our spies down at at Deathsquad inform us that Zurauskas has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Fett lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fett is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fett is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Zurauskas is trying to keep Fett in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Zurauskas has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fett can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fett is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1#
Fett trying to control the position from guard on top but Zurauskas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Zurauskas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fett advances to half guard.
Fett thows a huge punch but Zurauskas dodges it nicely.
Fett is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Fett not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fett lands with a punch from half guard.
Fett slows the pace down in half guard.
Fett takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T2##SUB2#
Zurauskas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fett looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Zurauskas taking some punishment here, with Fett in his half guard. #ROC#Zurauskas is rocked!
Fett scores with a big shot! Zurauskas's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Zurauskas! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cassus Fett!
Cassus Fett bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 150
Date: Jun 01, 2022 |
#R1#
Zurauskas throws a body shot but no joy.
Shavers wants to counter with a clinch but Zurauskas pushes him away.
Shavers tries to land a leg kick but Zurauskas saw it coming and moves away.
Zurauskas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shavers misses with an uppercut.
A little feinted left hand from Zurauskas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Zurauskas.
Shavers checks a low kick from Zurauskas.
Shavers wants to counter with a clinch but Zurauskas pushes him away.
Shavers lands a really nice looking cross but Zurauskas seems unphased.
A low kick lands for Shavers.
Zurauskas misses with a low kick.
#CL2#
Shavers gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shavers misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zurauskas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shavers's elbow.
Shavers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shavers misses with an elbow over the top.
A right hook to the body lands for Zurauskas.
Shavers taking a breather.
A right hand to the body from Zurauskas.
#T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zurauskas.#BC2#
Shavers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shavers moves out of range as Zurauskas strikes.
Shavers is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Zurauskas has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Deathsquad in the buildup to the fight.
Zurauskas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zurauskas sets himself, and Shavers steps forward looking for the clinch! Zurauskas avoids it this time.
Shavers tries to land a leg kick but Zurauskas saw it coming and moves away.
Shavers throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Shavers moves in looking to clinch but Zurauskas pushes him off.
Zurauskas swinging wildly here.
Shavers tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zurauskas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shavers bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Zurauskas's head.
Zurauskas scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Shavers fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T2#
Shavers looks to land a right hand but Zurauskas moved out of range.
Zurauskas looks to land a right hand but Shavers moved out of range.
Shavers takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zurauskas lands a nice looking body shot.
Zurauskas moves out of range of the body kick.
Shavers moves away from the strike by Zurauskas.
Shavers gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Zurauskas connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Zurauskas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shavers manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zurauskas. Shavers does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shavers tries to clinch
and Zurauskas counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Shavers moves away from the strike by Zurauskas.
Shavers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zurauskas defending well as Shavers loads up on a big left hand. #KD#
Zurauskas drops Shavers with a left and a right! Oh, Shavers is hurt - Zurauskas dives into side control looking to finish!
#ROC#Shavers is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Earnie Shavers has been cut.
Shavers is looking to reverse the position.
Shavers is still in real trouble! Can Zurauskas finish him?#SUB#
Zurauskas looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Shavers really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zurauskas. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Zurauskas is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Shavers is trying to escape and Zurauskas transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Shavers is forced to tap! Nice work there by Zurauskas! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Paulius Zurauskas!
Paulius Zurauskas 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:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 143
Date: May 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Watts lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Watts's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Zurauskas connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Watts scrambles back to his feet.
Watts moves forwards but Zurauskas connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Watts misses with a looping right.
Watts scores with a body shot.
Watts lands a nice looking body shot.
Zurauskas misses the shot to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Watts as he connects with a hook.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zurauskas.
Watts on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from Zurauskas misses.
Watts thumps Zurauskas with a low kick.
Watts swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Watts bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Zurauskas's head.
Watts throws a head kick that misses.
Watts will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Zurauskas has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Deathsquad in the buildup to the fight.
Watts works Zurauskas's body with a nice hook.#T1#
Watts keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zurauskas.
Watts looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zurauskas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Watts on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Watts connects with a single shot there.
Watts throws a right hand that Zurauskas ducks under and follows up with a left that Zurauskas also avoids with ease.
Zurauskas is looking to counter with head kicks.
Watts lands a glancing blow to the side of Zurauskas's head.
Watts misses with a hook
and Zurauskas counters with a nice low kick that buckles Watts's knee momentarily.
Watts misses with a hook. Zurauskas ducked under it nicely.
Cole Watts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Watts throws a right hand that misses
and Zurauskas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zurauskas takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Watts throws a leg kick that is checked
and Watts takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD2#
Watts drives through with a takedown into Zurauskas's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
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!
Watts postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Zurauskas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Watts is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T2#
Watts working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Zurauskas is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Watts rolls with it to try and escape but Zurauskas cranks on the arm and Watts is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Paulius Zurauskas!
Our winner, Paulius Zurauskas, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 132
Date: Mar 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Zurauskas throws a jab when Alzado was well out of range.
Alzado swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alzado looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zurauskas has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Alzado throws a looping overhand right but Zurauskas ducks down to avoid it.
Alzado throws a lazy uppercut
and Zurauskas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Lyle Alzado has been cut.
Alzado misses with a double jab.
Alzado gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Alzado throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zurauskas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#Alzado is rocked!
Zurauskas shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Alzado takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Zurauskas sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Alzado bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paulius Zurauskas!
Paulius Zurauskas decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 120
Date: Feb 18, 2022 |
#R1#
Ghambe is looking to clinch but Zurauskas is avoiding it.
Ghambe has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Zurauskas is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ghambe.
Zurauskas misses with a straight right.
Zurauskas has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ghambe tries to clinch there but Zurauskas circles away.
Nice defenses there by Ghambe.
Ghambe misses with a takedown attempt - Zurauskas sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL#
Ghambe has Zurauskas up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zurauskas is trying to break free.#TD2#
Zurauskas jumps guard.
#SUB2#
Zurauskas looking for a guillotine here but Ghambe defends easily.
#SUB2#
Zurauskas throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1##SUB2#
Zurauskas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ghambe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ghambe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Zurauskas can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ghambe controls the pace.#SUB2#
Zurauskas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ghambe gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #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.#SUB2#
Zurauskas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ghambe defends well.#SUB2#
Zurauskas working for a triangle but Ghambe defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Zurauskas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ghambe defends well.#SUB2#
Zurauskas looking for a guillotine here but Ghambe defends easily.
#T3##SUB2#
Zurauskas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Zurauskas is looking for a triangle but Ghambe pushes his legs off easily.
Ghambe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ghambe lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ghambe looking to sit in guard and control but Zurauskas gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Ghambe wants to get back to his feet but Zurauskas is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Zurauskas trying to control the position from guard on top but Ghambe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zurauskas is pushing down on Ghambe's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ghambe is fighting to maintain full guard but Zurauskas has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ghambe tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Zurauskas manages to move to mount!
#SUB2#
Zurauskas working for a submission but Ghambe is keeping him at bay.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zurauskas looking to control but Ghambe is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paulius Zurauskas 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#
Zurauskas throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ghambe stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Zurauskas jabs Ghambe to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ghambe misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Zurauskas blocks a head kick by Ghambe.
Zurauskas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zurauskas pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Ghambe gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghambe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zurauskas is defending well for now.
Zurauskas tries a body shot but Ghambe blocks it.
Ghambe leaning against his opponent.
#TD2#
Zurauskas gets control of Ghambe's arms and successfully pulls guard. Zurauskas will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Paulius Zurauskas has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ghambe sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Ghambe looking to sit in guard and control but Zurauskas gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Ghambe keeping moving, preventing Zurauskas from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Zurauskas drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Zurauskas as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Ghambe screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Zurauskas! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Paulius Zurauskas!
An out of breath Paulius Zurauskas thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 111
Date: Jan 19, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Olafsson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Zurauskas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Olafsson tries to work over Zurauskas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zurauskas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zurauskas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zurauskas blocks an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Zurauskas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zurauskas.
Zurauskas is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Olafsson is defending well.
Zurauskas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Olafsson.
Zurauskas lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Zurauskas.
Olafsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Olafsson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Olafsson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zurauskas backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Olafsson fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Olafsson.
We've been informed that Zurauskas has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Still in the clinch, Zurauskas scores with a nice short uppercut.
Olafsson tries to work over Zurauskas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for Zurauskas.
#T1#
Olafsson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zurauskass head.
Olafsson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Olafsson blocking some punches.
Olafsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Olafsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zurauskas's elbow.
Olafsson has a couple of punches blocked by Zurauskas.
Zurauskas blocking some punches.
Zurauskas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Olafsson backwards.
Zurauskas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Zurauskas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zurauskas lands a left hand.
Olafsson blocking some punches.
Olafsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Zurauskas lands a hook to the side of the head.
Olafsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zurauskas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Olafsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Zurauskas controls his hands.
Olafsson lands a shoulder strike.
Zurauskas'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.#T2#
Zurauskas fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Olafsson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zurauskas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Olafsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Olafsson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Olafsson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zurauskas backwards.
Zurauskas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Olafsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Olafsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zurauskas has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Olafsson after a bit of a struggle.
Bjorn Olafsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paulius Zurauskas.
Zurauskas throws a punch but it's blocked by Olafsson.
Zurauskas lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Olafsson.
Zurauskas lands a left hand.
Olafsson scores with a shoulder strike.
Olafsson has a couple of punches blocked by Zurauskas.
A head punch on the inside from Olafsson fails to land.
Olafsson is leaning against Zurauskas and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Zurauskas scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zurauskas. #T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zurauskas.
Olafsson can't find room to land a body shot as Zurauskas controls the action.
Zurauskas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Olafsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zurauskas scores with a shoulder strike.
Zurauskas is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Olafsson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Olafsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Olafsson lands a right hand.
Olafsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Zurauskas lands a right hand.
Olafsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zurauskas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Olafsson misses with some punches.
Zurauskas taking a breather.
Zurauskas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Olafsson blocking some punches.
Olafsson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zurauskas backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Olafsson lands a body shot.
Zurauskas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Zurauskas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zurauskas misses with some punches.
Zurauskas tries to stall but Olafsson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Olafsson takes a shot to the head.
Olafsson lands a nice shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zurauskas.
Olafsson throws a head punch that misses.
A body shot lands from Olafsson.
Zurauskas looks winded!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Zurauskas takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Olafsson blocks an uppercut.
Zurauskas can't find room to land a body shot as Olafsson controls the action.
Zurauskas blocks a body shot from Olafsson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zurauskas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Olafsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Olafsson lands with a right to the head.
Nice body punch from Olafsson.
Olafsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Paulius Zurauskas will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Olafsson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zurauskas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Olafsson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zurauskas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Olafsson tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Zurauskas to counter with a crisp jab.
Zurauskas fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Olafsson is out of range. #CL#
Olafsson clinches up with Zurauskas and pushes him back against the cage.
Zurauskas blocks a body shot from Olafsson.
Zurauskas throws a head punch that misses.
Olafsson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Olafsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Olafsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zurauskas.
Zurauskas lands a right hand.
Olafsson lands a nice uppercut.
Olafsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zurauskas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T1#
Olafsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zurauskas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Olafsson lands a body shot.
Zurauskas is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Olafsson is defending well.
Olafsson is working Zurauskas over against the cage.
Zurauskas is breathing heavily.
Zurauskas blocks a body shot from Olafsson.
Paulius Zurauskas seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Olafsson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zurauskas takes a shot to the head.
Zurauskas trying to stall but Olafsson improves his position.
Olafsson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Zurauskas.
Olafsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Olafsson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Olafsson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Zurauskas is rocked!
Olafsson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Zurauskas is still on wobbly legs! Can Olafsson finish him?
Olafsson dips a shoulder and cracks Zurauskas with a mighty uppercut! Zurauskas falls back against the cage and Olafsson unloads with a barrage of strikes! Zurauskas is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Olafsson screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bjorn Olafsson!
After winning the bout, Bjorn Olafsson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 102
Date: Dec 15, 2021 |
#R1#
Zurauskas throws a leg kick that misses.
Zurauskas thumps Wrecks with a low kick.
Wrecks lands with a nice body punch.
Wrecks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A cross from Wrecks lands.
Wrecks tries to bum rush Zurauskas with a series of wild strikes but Zurauskas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zurauskas looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zurauskas throws a head kick that misses.
Wrecks has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Zurauskas keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Wrecks crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Zurauskas - the referee stops the clock and Wrecks gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Zurauskas. Wrecks manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#T1#
Wrecks throws out a loose jab but Zurauskas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zurauskas misses with a hook to the body
letting Wrecks counter with a right hand.
Will Wrecks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wrecks stuns Zurauskas with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Zurauskas chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Both fighters circling a little - Wrecks finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Zurauskas has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Wrecks throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Zurauskas to counter with a crisp jab.
Wrecks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zurauskas swings widly with a right hand
and Wrecks makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Zurauskas looks winded!
Wrecks connects with a solid leg kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T2#
Zurauskas throws a sloppy head kick #KD#
and Wrecks counters with a crisp right hand that drops Zurauskas! Wrecks lets Zurauskas back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Zurauskas is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Paulius Zurauskas has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wrecks moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zurauskas is still on wobbly legs! Can Wrecks finish him?
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Wrecks engages and cracks Zurauskas with a massive lead left hook - Zurauskas tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Wrecks is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Will Wrecks!
Will Wrecks decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
KoF:IW-Mcgillicutty x Alvarez
Date: Jul 24, 2021 |
#R1#
Nokkau thows a body kick. Zurauskas tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Zurauskas misses with a hook. Nokkau ducked under it nicely.
Nokkau throws a shot to the body.
Nokkau connects with a body shot.
Zurauskas looks winded!
Zurauskas takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nokkau jabs Zurauskas to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nokkau lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Zurauskas falls backwards - clearly groggy! Nokkau dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kamalu Nokkau!
A victorious Kamalu Nokkau thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
KoF:IW - Okongwu x Manivong
Date: Jun 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Ruth takes a swing at Zurauskas's ribcage but misses.
Zurauskas throws out a counter right but Ruth avoids it with no problem.
Zurauskas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ruth misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zurauskas wants to counter the offense by Ruth and move into the clinch position.
A jab from Zurauskas misses.
Ruth throwing a counter right hand but Zurauskas manages to avoid it.
Zurauskas jabs Ruth to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ruth throws a jab when Zurauskas was well out of range.
Ruth throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ruth slips a jab from Zurauskas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruth circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ruth counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Zurauskas swings for the body but Ruth moves out of range.
It looked like Ruth wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ruth avoids a kick to the body.
Ruth throwing a counter right hand but Zurauskas manages to avoid it.
Zurauskas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ruth.
Zurauskas looks to land a right hand but Ruth moved out of range.
Zurauskas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ruth.
Zurauskas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ruth throwing a counter right hand but Zurauskas manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Zurauskas.
Ruth throwing a counter right hand but Zurauskas manages to avoid it.
Ruth connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ruth lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zurauskas at a distance.
Ruth throws a lazy uppercut
and Zurauskas counters with an inside leg kick.
Ruth with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T2#
A big left from Ruth misses.
Zurauskas cracks Ruth with a right hand to the side of the head.#CUT2#It looks like Myles Ruth has been cut.
Zurauskas misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Ruth to counter with a crisp jab.
Zurauskas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ruth.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ruth thuds his right hand into Zurauskas's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ruth pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zurauskas slips under a jab.
Ruth misses with a body shot.
Zurauskas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Zurauskas misses with a hook.
Ruth was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T3#
Ruth will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ruth throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ruth throws a lazy uppercut
letting Zurauskas counter with a right hand.
Ruth looks to score with a jab to the body but Zurauskas is just out of range.
Ruth uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Zurauskas misses with a looping right.
Zurauskas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zurauskas flicks out a counter leg kick but Ruth steps away.
Ruth's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zurauskas under the eye.#T4#
Ruth fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ruth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zurauskas throws out a counter right but Ruth avoids it with no problem.
Zurauskas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ruth was well out of range. Poor timing from Zurauskas.
Myles Ruth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ruth takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zurauskas connects with a solid leg kick.
Zurauskas misses with a kick to the body
and Ruth cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ruth scores with a decent looking hook.
Zurauskas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ruth swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice shot lands for Zurauskas.
Zurauskas takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Myles Ruth dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Myles Ruth's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Ruth drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Zurauskas takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A big right from Ruth misses.
Zurauskas is trying to counter with his kicks.
Ruth stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zurauskas.
Zurauskas scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Ruth.
Ruth misses with the combination.
Myles Ruth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruth lands with a right hand.
Zurauskas just misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Ruth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zurauskas manages to avoid it.
Zurauskas flicks out a counter leg kick but Ruth steps away.
Zurauskas works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Zurauskas has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Zurauskas there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ruth throws a shot from downtown. Zurauskas moves away and avoids it.
Ruth looks to score with a jab to the body but Zurauskas is just out of range.
Zurauskas tries a low kick but Ruth avoids it.
Ruth just misses with a punch to the body.
Zurauskas throws a leg kick which misses Ruth's front leg but catches the back leg as Ruth tries to avoid it.
A nice leg kick from Zurauskas, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ruth throws out a loose jab but Zurauskas uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Nice uppercut there from Ruth.
Ruth with a hook.
A slow jab from Ruth misses its intended target.
Zurauskas throws a big counter head kick but Ruth avoids it with no problem.
Ruth throws the left hand but Zurauskas avoids the punch easily.
Zurauskas flicks out a counter leg kick but Ruth steps away.
A head kick misses from Zurauskas.
Ruth is looking to counter punch.
Ruth avoids the body shot from Zurauskas.
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!
Zurauskas defending well as Ruth loads up on a big left hand.
Ruth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zurauskas was well out of range. Poor timing from Ruth.
Ruth connects with a body shot that sends Zurauskas's belly button to the back.#T3#
Ruth throws a lazy uppercut
and Zurauskas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD2#
Zurauskas bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ruth tries to buck Zurauskas off but Zurauskas is having none of it.
Ruth is trying to control Zurauskas's posture but Zurauskas avoids it. #SUB2#
Zurauskas is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ruth is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ruth tries to buck Zurauskas off but Zurauskas is having none of it.
Ruth sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Zurauskas trying to pass the guard but Ruth defending well. #T4#
Zurauskas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ruth keeps working.
Zurauskas keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ruth trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruth regains full guard. Nicely done.
Zurauskas 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. #SUB#
Ruth looking for a guillotine here but Zurauskas defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Paulius Zurauskas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Myles Ruth's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Good leg kick by Zurauskas.
Ruth works the jab nicely.
Zurauskas throws a lazy head kick
and Ruth counters with a stiff right hand.
Zurauskas throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zurauskas cracks Ruth with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ruth jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A swing and a miss from Zurauskas.#T1#
Zurauskas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
No joy there for Ruth, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Myles Ruth is winning the standup battle so far.
Zurauskas just misses with a punch to the body.
Ruth misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zurauskas is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zurauskas.
A counter left hand to the body from Ruth misses its target.
Ruth throws a body punch but Zurauskas moves out of range.
Ruth waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zurauskas.
And Zurauskas responds with a good body kick, but Ruth manages to step out the way in time.
A telegraphed right hand from Zurauskas misses the target.
Nice straight punches there by Ruth. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ruth.
Ruth throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Ruth throws a nice looking combination but Zurauskas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zurauskas tries to bum rush Ruth with a series of wild strikes but Ruth uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zurauskas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zurauskas connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ruth just misses with a punch to the body.
Zurauskas only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Zurauskas misses with a low kick.
Ruth throws a series of punches but Zurauskas avoids them all with ease.
Ruth backing away here, and Zurauskas unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Zurauskas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ruth.
#T3#
Zurauskas fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ruth misses with an uppercut. Zurauskas saw that one coming.
Zurauskas misses with a takedown attempt
and Ruth counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Zurauskas thinking.
Ruth lands a jab-cross combination.
Ruth misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Zurauskas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ruth misses with a series of wild punches.
Ruth comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Zurauskas with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T4#
Ruth throws a body punch but Zurauskas moves out of range.
Zurauskas motions for Ruth to come forward. Zurauskas throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ruth misses the shot to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Zurauskas 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ruth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zurauskas was well out of range. Poor timing from Ruth.
Zurauskas tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ruth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zurauskas.
Zurauskas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ruth throws a hook to the side of Zurauskas's head but Zurauskas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ruth moves out of range of the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Myles Ruth showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ruth 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Myles Ruth!
Myles Ruth 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:
KoF:IW - Okongwu x Zurauskas
Date: May 22, 2021 |
#R1#
Zurauskas throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Okongwu counters with a straight right hand.
Okongwu checks a leg kick nicely.
Okongwu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL#
Okongwu has taken the fight to the clinch.
Okongwu lands a hook that snaps the head of Zurauskas backwards.
A short right from Zurauskas.
A head punch on the inside from Okongwu fails to land.
Okongwu tries to throw a body punch but Zurauskas avoids it by throwing Okongwu back against the cage.
Okongwu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Okongwu scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zurauskas.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zurauskas.
Zurauskas blocking some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Okongwu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zurauskas taking a breather.
Okongwu has a couple of punches blocked by Zurauskas.
Okongwu tries to throw a body punch but Zurauskas avoids it by throwing Okongwu back against the cage. #T1#
Okongwu has a couple of punches blocked by Zurauskas.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Okongwu.
A short body shot lands from Okongwu as the two fighters clinch.
Zurauskas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Zurauskas looks winded!
Okongwu misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zurauskas.
Zurauskas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Okongwu throws a punch but it's blocked by Zurauskas.
Zurauskas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Okongwu is working Zurauskas over against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Okongwu fails to land.
Zurauskas blocks an uppercut.
Okongwu misses with some punches.
Okongwu tries to throw a body punch but Zurauskas avoids it by throwing Okongwu back against the cage.
Okongwu misses with a punch on the inside.
Zurauskas blocking some punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Zurauskas blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Okongwu fails to land.
Okongwu has a couple of punches blocked by Zurauskas.
#T2#
Okongwu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zurauskas backwards.
Zurauskas has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Okongwu seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Zurauskas can turn it around.
Zurauskas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD#
Okongwu drops Zurauskas onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Zurauskas is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#Zurauskas is rocked!
Okongwu swings wildly with an uppercut but Zurauskas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zurauskas is still on wobbly legs! Can Okongwu finish him?
Okongwu misses with the head strike.
Okongwu throws a punch but it's blocked by Zurauskas.
Zurauskas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Okongwu has a couple of punches blocked by Zurauskas.
Zurauskas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zurauskas is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Zurauskas seems to have recovered his senses.
A shot in the inside from Okongwu.
Okongwu creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Zurauskas's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Zurauskas drops to his knees and Okongwu pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mauro Okongwu!
Mauro Okongwu retains his heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Mauro Okongwu thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
KoF: Underground
Date: Apr 24, 2021 |
#R1#
Nokkau misses with a double jab.
Zurauskas throws a shot from downtown. Nokkau moves away and avoids it.
Zurauskas moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nokkau fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zurauskas dodges the punch combination from Nokkau.
Nokkau cracks a nice hook into Zurauskas's ribs.
Nokkau misses with the combination.
A countering left hand to the body from Zurauskas misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nokkau swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Zurauskas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nokkau misses with a series of wild punches.
Zurauskas drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nokkau defends it well.
Nokkau scores with a nice strike.#T1#
Nokkau misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zurauskas.
Nokkau moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromZurauskas.
Zurauskas has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Nice defenses there by Nokkau.
Nokkau is looking to land body kicks.
Nokkau has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Nokkau lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zurauskas circles away quickly and effectively.
Zurauskas moves out of range of the body kick from Nokkau.
Zurauskas throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nokkau is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Zurauskas clinches with his opponent.
Nokkau trying to control the position but instead, Zurauskas has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nokkau into the cage.
Nokkau misses with a knee to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zurauskas.
Zurauskas goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nokkau prevents it.
Nokkau wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nokkau's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
Zurauskas is leaning against Nokkau and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC#
Nokkau breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nokkau misses with a right hand
and Zurauskas counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Zurauskas slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - Zurauskas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice leg kick from Zurauskas, right into the meat of the thigh.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Zurauskas.#CL2#
Zurauskas moves into the clinch.
Zurauskas scores with a nice hook to the head.
Still in the clinch, Zurauskas scores with a nice short uppercut.
Zurauskas throws a head punch that misses.
Zurauskas looking for a takedown.
Nokkau misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zurauskas scores with a shoulder strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Nokkau fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T3#
The referee calls for Zurauskas to work.
A short right from Zurauskas on the inside.
Zurauskas lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC2#Nokkau is rocked!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nokkau.
Oh Nokkau is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short right from Zurauskas.
Nokkau misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zurauskas lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Nokkau to his knees! Zurauskas keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paulius Zurauskas!
Paulius Zurauskas decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
KoF:IW Golden Claws XVII
Date: Jan 30, 2021 |
#R1#
Zurauskas dodges the punch combination from Akinaga.
Zurauskas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Akinaga throws a right and a left that Zurauskas avoids nicely.
Zurauskas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Akinaga misses with a shot to the body
and Zurauskas counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Kiso Akinaga has been cut.
Akinaga misses with the combination.
Akinaga takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kiso Akinaga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akinaga misses with a double jab.
Zurauskas connects with a single shot there.
Akinaga throws a lazy uppercut
and Zurauskas counters with an outside leg kick.
#KD#
Zurauskas cracks Akinaga with an uppercut from hell and Akinaga crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Zurauskas's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
#ROC#Akinaga is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Zurauskas drops back looking for a leg! Akinaga is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Akinaga manages to kick Zurauskas off! Zurauskas jumps back into Akinaga's guard.
Akinaga is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
Zurauskas slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Zurauskas postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Akinaga is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Zurauskas, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Zurauskas working for a triangle but Akinaga defends it easily.
#SUB#
Zurauskas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Akinaga gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
Akinaga trying to control the position from guard on top but Zurauskas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Akinaga really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zurauskas. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Akinaga stays in close to Zurauskas's body and controls the position.
Zurauskas might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Zurauskas is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Akinaga has his hands clasped together but Zurauskas extends and breaks Akinaga's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Zurauskas.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Paulius Zurauskas! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 10, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mercury throws a big shot that misses.
Zurauskas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zurauskas lands a glancing blow to the side of Mercury's head.
Zurauskas jabs Mercury right on the nose. Mercury blinks but takes it well.
Zurauskas moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mercury on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Zurauskas misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Mercury on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zurauskas staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zurauskas scores with a nice strike.
Mercury moves forwards but Zurauskas connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Zurauskas fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mercury on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercury takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Zurauskas doesn't manage to clinch there - Mercury circles away.
Mercury is looking to counter the offense by Zurauskas and move into the clinch.
Mercury throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zurauskas cracks Mercury with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Zurauskas feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mercurys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Zurauskas lands with a nice body punch.
Zurauskas connects with a single shot there.
Zurauskas tries to clinch up but Mercury circles away and keeps his distance.
Zurauskas uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Paulius Zurauskas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Zurauskas there.
Zurauskas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd cheers as Zurauskas lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mercury doesn't seem phased though.
Zurauskas is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Mercury had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mercury misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zurauskas.
Mercury moves forwards but Zurauskas connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Zurauskas sizes up Mercury with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A lazy left from Zurauskas finds it's target.
Mercury throws out a loose jab but Zurauskas uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Zurauskas finds it's way through Mercury's defenses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zurauskas connects with the punch.
A left lands for Zurauskas.
Zurauskas scores with a decent looking hook.
Mercury just misses with a punch to the body.
Zurauskas has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Zurauskas connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mercury's hands.
Zurauskas throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mercury on the side of the head.
Zurauskas tries to clinch up
letting Mercury counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mercury walks into a left hand.
The fighters circling - Mercury throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zurauskas catches Mercury with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Zurauskas moves away from the strike by Mercury.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zurauskas works the jab nicely.
Mercury is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Zurauskas's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Zurauskas listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sloppy strikes from Zurauskas. Those never looked like landing.
Mercury misses with a right hand
and Zurauskas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice uppercut there from Zurauskas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paulius Zurauskas dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Zurauskas lands with a right hand.
Mercury looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Zurauskas lands a jab to the nose.
Zurauskas cracks Mercury with a good jab.
A cross from Zurauskas lands.
Zurauskas lands with a straight right. Mercury didn't see that one coming.
Zurauskas slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zurauskas scores with a punch to the head.
Zurauskas might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Mercury is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Zurauskas connects with a nice looking jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zurauskas swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mercury.
Zurauskas lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Zurauskas scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Paulius Zurauskas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zurauskas scores with a jab.
Zurauskas is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Mercury throws a hook but Zurauskas blocks it.
Mercury swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zurauskas moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mercury throws an overhand right that lands on Zurauskas's shoulder, as Zurauskas tries to avoid the shot.
Zurauskas lands the left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zurauskas scores with a nice head shot.
Decent striking displayed by Zurauskas there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zurauskas blocks a jab.
Zurauskas buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Zurauskas scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mercury in his tracks.
Mercury gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zurauskas.
Mercury drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mercury with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Zurauskas to score with a decent uppercut.
Mercury throws a shot from downtown. Zurauskas moves away and avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zurauskas lands a jab to the head.
Zurauskas tests Mercury's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mercury gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zurauskas.
Zurauskas swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mercury.
Zurauskas lands a jab to the head.
Jab by Zurauskas.
Zurauskas lands a nice shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Zurauskas.
Zurauskas bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mercury's head backwards.
Nice straight punches there by Zurauskas. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Zurauskas.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zurauskas scores with a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Zurauskas.
Zurauskas wants to clinch up but Mercury keeps it at a distance.
Zurauskas falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mercury counters with a nice uppercut.
Zurauskas throws a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paulius Zurauskas 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!
Zurauskas ducks under a wild hook from Mercury.
Zurauskas throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mercury counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zurauskas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mercury loads up on a big right hand but Zurauskas slips the punch.
Jab from Zurauskas.
Jab from Zurauskas.
Mercury throws out a loose jab but Zurauskas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zurauskas is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mercury with a body shot.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Mercury might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zurauskas throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mercury counters by clinching up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zurauskas.
Zurauskas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mercury manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercury lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zurauskas backwards.
Zurauskas misses with a body punch.
Mercury pushes off an throws an elbow but Zurauskas leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Zurauskas swings wildly with an uppercut but Mercury uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zurauskas throws a punch but it's blocked by Mercury.
Mercury looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mercury avoiding damage.
Zurauskas working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zurauskas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mercury keeps control of Zurauskas as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mercury throws an elbow but it misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mercury as Zurauskas tries to tie him up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mercury.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mercury just misses with a elbow thrown towards Zurauskas's brow.
Zurauskas throws a punch but it's blocked by Mercury.
Zurauskas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zurauskas stalling in the clinch but Mercury improves position.
Zurauskas misses with the head strike.
Zurauskas misses with some punches.
Zurauskas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zurauskas is trying to push Mercury away but Mercury has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zurauskas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zurauskas swings wildly with an uppercut but Mercury uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zurauskas is trying to maintain a safe position but Mercury gets an underhook and turns Zurauskas into the cage.
Zurauskas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zurauskas is trying to push Mercury away but Mercury has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Zurauskas tries to work over Mercury's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zurauskas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zurauskas wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mercury pushes off an throws an elbow but Zurauskas leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mercury taking a breather.
Mercury throws an elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mercury throws an elbow that misses.
Zurauskas blocks an elbow strike from Mercury.
Zurauskas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Paulius Zurauskas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Zurauskas avoids a wild elbow strike from Mercury.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mercury.
Mercury stalling against the cage.
Mercury gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Mercury softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dolph Mercury has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Mercury lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zurauskas backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dolph Mercury showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Zurauskas has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulius Zurauskas! |
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