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Event:
CMMA 95 McCrae vs Carter
Date: Apr 10, 2021 |
#R1#
Vieira looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD#
Vieira scores with a takedown into Zutis's guard.
Zutis wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Vieira is now in half guard.
Zutis is in trouble now - Vieira has advanced to mount!
Vieira avoids the attempt from Zutis to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira is in the full mount, landing strikes.
We've been hearing good reports from Vieira's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Zutis tries to hold on but Vieira pushes him away. #T1#
Vieira controlling his opponent.
Vieira working Zutis over with strikes here.
Vieira lands a big shot there that rocks Zutis but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Vieira looking to control and managing it successfully.
Zutis throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
A nice elbow there by Vieira.
Vieira controlling from mount.
Vieira lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#ROC#Zutis is rocked!#T2#
Zutis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vieira avoids the attempt from Zutis to control.
Vieira fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Zutis is still in real trouble! Can Vieira finish him?
Vieira softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Zutis is out cold! Vieira jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roberto Vieira! |
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Event:
CMMA 86 Torres vs Camara
Date: Mar 07, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Titty takes the fight into the clinch.
Zutis wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Titty has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Zutis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Titty throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zutis throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Titty's waist but Titty gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zutis off to one side.
Zutis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
Titty clinches up with Zutis and pushes him back against the cage.
Titty lands with a short shot to the head.
Titty lands a shot to the body.
Zutis is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Titty misses with a punch to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Titty.
Zutis is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short left from Titty.
Titty is working Zutis over against the cage.
Titty lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Titty.
Titty lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Titty lands an uppercut.#T1#
Titty lands a left hand.
#CUT2#It looks like Nikita Zutis has been cut.
Titty creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Zutis with a big uppercut! Zutis tries to clinch up but Titty pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Zutis to the mat! Zutis covers up and Titty unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tit Titty! |
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Event:
CMMA 76 Kanaani vs Keaty
Date: Feb 07, 2021 |
#R1#
Zutis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Foster avoids it really well and circles away.
Zutis looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Foster is fending him off so far but Zutis persists. Nope, Foster circles away and we're back to standing.
Foster looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD2#
Zutis shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Zutis was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Foster is looking for a sweep.
Zutis wants to control but Foster is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foster is trying to get back to his feet.#T1#
Zutis fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Foster is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Zutis off and has taken his back!
Foster trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zutis covering up well under a series of strikes from Foster. #ES2#
Zutis is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Foster off. It looks like it's working - Foster slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Zutis displaying calm under pressure there.
Zutis misses with a takedown attempt - Foster sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Charles Foster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikita Zutis.
Zutis shoots in for a takedown but Foster shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T2#
The fighters circle momentarily. Foster darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Foster lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zutis circles away quickly and effectively.#CL#
Foster takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zutis wants to take the fight to the mat but Foster manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Zutis is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC#
Foster manages to break the clinch.
Zutis misses with a takedown attempt
and Foster counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Foster.
#CL#
Foster moves into range and clinches up with Zutis.#T3##TD#
Foster has clasped his hands together around Zutis's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Foster controls the position from side control.
Foster tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Foster landing a few strikes.
Zutis tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
Foster working the ground and pound but Zutis is defending the strikes.
Zutis manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Zutis trying to control the pace.
Foster is trying to get back to full guard.
Foster might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Foster trying to get back to full guard but Zutis takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Zutis controlling his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Foster dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Foster lands with a slapping head kick.
Zutis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Foster changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Zutis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL#
Zutis tries to keep at a distance but Foster has taken the fight into the clinch.
Foster could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Zutis avoids the elbow strike from Foster, against the cage.
Zutis pressing his opponent against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Foster ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Foster no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Foster keeping moving, preventing Zutis from controlling successfully. #T1#
Foster is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Zutis tries to stand but Foster is controlling from the bottom.
Foster knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zutis on the ground.
Zutis is looking to work some ground and pound but Foster has wrist control.
Foster is trying to keep Zutis in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zutis passes Foster's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SU2#
Zutis stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Foster swats away the attempt to clinch by Zutis.
Zutis shoots in for a double leg but Foster sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Foster swats away the attempt to clinch by Zutis.#TD#
Foster shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Zutis is trying to defend but Foster finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Zutis kicks Foster off and gets back to his feet.#T3#
Zutis looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Foster is fending him off so far but Zutis persists. Nope, Foster circles away and we're back to standing.
Foster half committed to a counter leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Foster as Zutis shoots in.
Foster seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Charles Foster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikita Zutis.
Foster swats away the attempt to clinch by Zutis.
Foster quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Left hook, right uppercut from Foster.
Charles Foster is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Foster leaves Zutis with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zutis. That's going to slow Foster down. #T4#
Zutis shoots in looking for a takedown. Foster tries to sprawl out of it but Zutis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Foster manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Foster throws a big counter combination but Zutis scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Zutis is looking to clinch.
Zutis throws a nice looking combination but Foster bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zutis tries to score a power double leg takedown but Foster sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zutis somewhat.
Zutis is breathing heavily.
Zutis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Foster pinned against the cage. Foster gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nikita Zutis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Decent striking displayed by Foster there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Foster dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Zutis enables Foster to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Zutis manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Foster tries to stand but Zutis is controlling from the bottom.
Foster missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zutis keeping moving, preventing Foster from controlling successfully.
Zutis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Zutis working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zutis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Foster manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Zutis is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1##SUB#
Foster had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zutis defends it easily.
Zutis preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Foster working for submissions but it's allowed Zutis to get to half guard.
Zutis scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Zutis missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Foster moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Zutis slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Zutis passes Foster's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Zutis is trying to work for a kimura but Foster is defending well.
Foster is trying to stand back up but Zutis is controlling him
Foster is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zutis can do to turn this around?#T3#
Zutis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Foster keeps working.
Foster wants to get back to full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Zutis throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Zutis is looking for a kimura here.
Foster tries to get to full guard but Zutis has control of the leg. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zutis. Foster does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Zutis shoots for a double leg takedown but Foster sprawls well. He's pushed Zutis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A punch combination from Foster misses.
Zutis darts in looking for a takedown but Foster gets double underhooks and turns Zutis into the cage.
Zutis has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Zutis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice uppercut there from Foster.
Foster swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL#
Foster closes the distance and pushes Zutis back into the cage.
Foster tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Zutis just stands there and leans against the cage.
Foster tries to pull guard but Zutis won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Foster has clasped his hands together around Zutis's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Zutis explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Nikita Zutis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Charles Foster is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#TD#
Zutis gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Foster to score an easy takedown into full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nikita Zutis.
I think Foster 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Foster!
After winning the bout, Charles Foster 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:
CMMA 64 Adams vs Zhao
Date: Jan 02, 2021 |
#R1#
Thompson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#CL2#
Zutis has Thompson up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Thompson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A big left from Thompson misses.
Zutis misses with a wild combination.
#TD#
Zutis tries to sprawl but Thompson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Zutis kicks Thompson off and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Thompson rushes Zutis and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Zutis works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Zutis landing some decent shots from guard.
Zutis controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Zutis slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Zutis trying to control the action but Thompson is working from the bottom.
Thompson is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Zutis is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Thompson will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Thompson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SU2#
Zutis decides to stand back up. #CL2#
Zutis has Thompson up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Thompson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Thompson throws a strike but Zutis avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Thompson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zutis looking to control.
Thompson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zutis works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Zutis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Thompson wants to control from the top but Zutis keeps moving.
Thompson throws a big elbow that misses.
Thompson throwing strikes but missing.
Zutis looking to control.
#SUB2#
Zutis looking for a guillotine here but Thompson defends easily.
Thompson postures up in Zutis's guard and throws a big left but Zutis blocks it.
Thompson pushes down on Zutis's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Zutis lands a couple of sideways elbows. #T4#
Zutis is looking to improve his position.
Thompson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zutis's head.
Thompson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Thompson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Zutis wants to get back to his feet.
Thompson 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.
Thompson is thwarting Zutis's attempts to control the position.
Thompson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Thompson working over Zutis with some ground and pound. Zutis looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Thompson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Zutis keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nikita Zutis will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Thompson scores with a spinning back kick!#CL2#
Zutis forces Thompson back against the cage and clinches.
Thompson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zutiss head.
Zutis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thompson has Zutis pushed against the cage.
Thompson lands a big right hand that drops Zutis! The killer instinct kicks in and Thompson finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Thompson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vargas Thompson!
Vargas Thompson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 03, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Zutis scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Sherkov is breathing heavily.
Zutis stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Zutis is trying to work for a kimura but Sherkov is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Zutis is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T1#
Zutis missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Zutis tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Sherkov.
Sherkov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Zutis perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Zutis is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Zutis takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB2#
Zutis is trying to work for a kimura but Sherkov is defending well.
#T2##SUB2#
Zutis is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sherkov is just riding it out for now. Zutis eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zutis looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zutis looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T3#
It looks like Zutis might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sherkov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#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.#CL2#
Zutis pushes Sherkov up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Zutis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zutis throws a head kick that Sherkov semi-blocks.
Zutis scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sherkov in his tracks.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Zutis is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sherkov's half guard.#SU2#
Zutis postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Sherkov to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikita Zutis dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Zutis drives through and clinches with Sherkov against the cage.
Zutis is struggling to control the position.#TD2#
Zutis lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Zutis is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Sherkov manages to get to full guard.
Zutis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zutis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zutis looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sherkov has a closed guard, preventing Zutis from standing up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1##SU2#
Zutis stands up from Sherkov's guard - Zutis perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD2#
Zutis shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Zutis was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Zutis takes a little break here. Sherkov wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#SU2#
Zutis stands up and beckons Sherkov to his feet. #T2#
Zutis scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Zutis lands a head kick. Sherkov smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #TD2#
Zutis throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sherkov was covering up waiting for the punch and Zutis finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Zutis makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T3#
Zutis postures up and lands a big shot to Sherkov's brow.
Zutis working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SU2#
Zutis stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Zutis plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Zutis darts in looking for a takedown but Sherkov gets double underhooks and turns Zutis into the cage.
Sherkov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL2#
Zutis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T4##BC2#
Zutis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Zutis is defended easily by Sherkov.
Victor Sherkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikita Zutis.#CL2#
Zutis drives through and clinches with Sherkov against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Zutis has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Sherkov regains guard immediately.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikita Zutis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Zutis gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Zutis is working for a kimura but Sherkov is defending it quite comfortably.
Zutis has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zutis sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Zutis looking to secure an arm triangle but Sherkov defends it well.
Sherkov is bucking up trying to escape but Zutis cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Zutis controlling his opponent.
Zutis landing punches.
Zutis controlling the pace for now.
Zutis lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Sherkov hang on?#SUB2#
Zutis working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Zutis landing strikes, looking to finish! #T3#
Zutis lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Zutis landing shots from mount. #SUB2#
Sherkov defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Zutis.
Sherkov is trying to escape the mount.
Zutis controlling from mount.
Let's hope that Zutis has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T4#
Sherkov is looking to get to half guard.
Zutis landing strikes from the mount.
Zutis with good strikes from the mount here!
Zutis controlling from the full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zutis lands a couple of good shots and Sherkov has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
And that's the end of the fight!
Nikita Zutis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zutis has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 25:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 25:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikita Zutis! |
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