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Event:
GDL 124: Daddy VS Fouchi II
Date: Oct 23, 2021 |
#R1#
Zig shoots for a takedown but Dilbrandt saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dilbrandt appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Zig has a takedown stuffed.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick which misses Zig's front leg but catches the back leg as Zig tries to avoid it.
We've been told by Dilbrandt's head coaches at Doc Dannis Death Squad that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Zig shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dilbrandt as he avoids it easily.
Deacon Dilbrandt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zig Zig.
Zig shoots in but no luck this time.
Zig looks to land a right hand but Dilbrandt moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dilbrandt throws a combination. Zig tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Zig fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Zig tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dilbrandt swivels and escapes.#KD#
Dilbrandt cracks Zig with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Zig looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Dilbrandt finish him?
#ROC#Zig is rocked!#T1#
Zig takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Zig is still on wobbly legs! Can Dilbrandt finish him?
Zig looks winded!
Dilbrandt connects with an inside leg kick.
Dilbrandt moves in close and cracks Zig with a massive right hand! Zig, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Dilbrandt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Deacon Dilbrandt!
A victorious Deacon Dilbrandt 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:
GDL 120: Bitch Tits VS Yan
Date: Sep 25, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Zig closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Stepanovich bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Zig looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice jab there from Stepanovich.
Zig with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stepanovich to score with a decent uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zig fails with the takedown.
Stepanovich lands the left hand.
Stepanovich is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
The fighters circling - Stepanovich throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD#
Zig looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Stepanovich!#T1#
Zig trying to control the position but Stepanovich is working away.
Zig scoring with punches from side control.
Zig wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stepanovich keeps working.
Zig tries to advance to mount but can't.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Stepanovich can do anything to dispel that myth.
Zig trying to control the position but Stepanovich is working away.
Stepanovich tries to escape but Zig is in control.
Zig wants to control but Stepanovich is keeping him busy.
Stepanovich is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Zig looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Zig advances to full mount.
Stepanovich taking shots to the head. #T2#
Zig trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Stepanovich trying desperately to get to his feet.
Zig has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Zig looking to secure an arm triangle but Stepanovich defends it well.
Stepanovich is trying to stand up.
Zig controlling from the full mount.
Stepanovich is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Zig fails to advance to Stepanovich's back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zig wants to control the pace but Stepanovich is squirming around nicely. #T3#
Stepanovich is trying to stand up.
Zig tries to control but Stepanovich wriggling away. #ES2#
Stepanovich bucks Zig off and manages to get back to his feet!
Zig tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stepanovich sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zig somewhat.
Stepanovich let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zig Zig. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zig fails to land the takedown.
Stepanovich throws a shot to the body.
#T4#
Stepanovich throws a sloppy head kick and Zig moves out of range easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Zig misses its target.
Stepanovich jabs at Zig's body.
Zig takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Stepanovich pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stepanovich digs a good hook to Zig's body.
Zig fails with the takedown.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stepanovich.
Zig swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Olenev Stepanovich dominated that 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.#R2#
Zig fails with a takedown attempt.
Stepanovich looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zig shoots in for a takedown but Stepanovich shows good takedown defense.
Zig tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stepanovich swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zig Zig. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zig takes a jab right on the kisser.
Stepanovich has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Zig looks for a takedown but Stepanovich sprawls well.
Stepanovich throws a hook to the side of Zig's head but Zig sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zig attempts a counter takedown but Stepanovich avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zig gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stepanovich.
Zig shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Stepanovich counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Olenev Stepanovich is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Stepanovich takes a swing at Zig's ribcage but misses.
Stepanovich lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Zig misses with a takedown attempt
and Stepanovich counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#Zig is rocked!
Stepanovich drops Zig with a big left hand! Zig is injured, injured bad! Stepanovich jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Olenev Stepanovich!
Olenev Stepanovich made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I am numba 1 lightweight contender, give me title fight, I deserve dis, you know I deserve dis.'. |
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Event:
GDL 116: Tits VS Adlehyde
Date: Aug 28, 2021 |
#R1#
Hoglander throws a predictable looking body shot
and Zig counters with a series of strikes. Hoglander will be more careful next time no doubt.
Zig shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Hoglander counter with a right hand.
Zig shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hoglander as he jumps to the side.
Zig has his takedown stuffed
and Hoglander counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zig Zig. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Hoglander as Zig shoots in.
Hoglander lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoglander misses with a straight right.
Hoglander lands with an overhand left.
Hoglander throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zig misses with a double jab
and Hoglander makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1#
Zig keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zig takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hoglander throws a body punch but Zig moves out of range.
Hoglander throws a jab when Zig was well out of range.
Zig shoots in but Hoglander avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Zig fails with the takedown
and Hoglander counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zig on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hoglander has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hoglander comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T2#
Hoglander connects with a nice looking jab.
#ROC2#Zig is rocked!
Hoglander comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Oh Zig is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hoglander finds Zig's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Zig flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Hoglander lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Zig will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nils Hoglander!
A less than humble Nils Hoglander 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:
GDL 111: Lasombra VS Bitch Tit
Date: Jul 24, 2021 |
#R1#
Flair slaps away a takedown attempt from Zig, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Flair tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
and Zig counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Flair!
Zig tries to advance to mount but Flair denies him.
Flair is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flair can't do much from the bottom here.
Zig is looking to take a break and control but Flair is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Flair prevents Zig from improving position. #T1#
Flair is trying to get back to half guard.
Zig controlling the position. #SUB2#
Zig goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Flair rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Zig's guard! Nice work there by Flair! #SUB2#
Zig has his foot on Flair's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Flair works his way back into a safe position though.
Zig is trying to keep Flair in close.
Zig looking for a sweep. Not yet Zig, not yet. #T2#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zig keeping moving, preventing Flair from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Zig is looking for a triangle but Flair pushes his legs off easily.
Zig 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.
Zig manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Flair manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zig throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Flair is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Zig trying to control the position from guard on top but Flair is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Flair 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.#SUB#
Flair is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Flair looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zig is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Flair isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Zig stacks Flair on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Zig!#SUB2#
Zig looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T4#
Flair is not content to let Zig control the position.
Zig is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zig Zig dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Flair throws a body shot but no joy.
Flair fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zig manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Zig feints and as Flair raises his hands in defense, Zig changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Flair controls Zig momentarily but Zig frees himself. #SUB#
Flair escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zig gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Zig passes into half guard.
Zig is pressing down on Flair's thigh, looking to free his foot. Flair is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flair tries to roll over but Zig keeps him under control.#T1#
Flair is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Flair looking for submissions off his back.
Zig trying to pass the guard but Flair defending well.
Zig sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Zig looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Zig wants to pass to mount but Flair is defending the position.
Zig wants to take a breather but Flair is having none of it. #SUB2#
Zig is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Zig is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are battling for position here. Flair manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T3#
Zig looking to sit in guard and control but Flair gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Zig keeping moving, preventing Flair from controlling successfully.
Zig Zig has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zig looking for a sweep. Not yet Zig, not yet.
Flair showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Flair's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Flair throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Zig is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Flair is aware though and is defending well.
Zig being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Flair got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zig has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Flair has managed to get both his arms back between Zig's legs - danger averted.#T4#
Zig looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Flair is posturing up here but Zig has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Flair tries to roll out but it's too tight and Flair has to tap! Slick submission there by Zig!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Zig Zig!
A very excited looking Zig Zig 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:
GDL 106: Dilbrandt VS Stepanov
Date: Jun 26, 2021 |
#R1#
Zig will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stevens is looking for the big counter here.#TD#
Zig manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Stevens on his heels. He'll look to pass Stevens's guard now, I'm sure.
Zig tries to free his leg and advance position but Stevens is retaining full guard. #ES2#
Stevens has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Zig off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
A head kick misses from Stevens.
Zig feinted with a counter takedown.
Stevens uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zig.
Stevens misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Zig counters with a nice double leg into side control. Stevens won't be happy with that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zig taking a breather here.
Stevens prevents Zig from moving into mount. #SUB#
Zig looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Zig is looking to take a break and control but Stevens is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Stevens tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zig remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Stevens is looking to regain half guard here but Zig keeps moving and retains side control.
A lull in the action here.
Stevens is trying to improve his position.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Zig slows the pace down.
Stevens is not content to let Zig control the position.
Zig working away.
Stevens is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Zig off and has taken his back!
Zig manages to reverse the position and now he's in Stevens's guard. Nice work there by Zig.
Stevens can't keep his opponent in guard - Zig advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Zig with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T3#
Zig frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Stevens told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Stevens is working to get back to half guard.
Zig controlling from the full mount.
Stevens tries to reverse the position but Zig maintains control.
Zig takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Stevens is trying desperately to improve position.#T4#
Stevens wants to control but Zig is having none of it.
Zig prevents Stevens from getting the reversal.
Zig seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Stevens is holding on tight.
Zig can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Stevens is looking to escape.
Zig moves to take his opponent's back.
Stevens trying to control the position but Zig manages to sink in the hooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zig Zig dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Zig changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stevens tries to avoid it but Zig manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stevens to the ground. Stevens escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Zig shoots in looking for a takedown. Stevens tries to sprawl out of it but Zig keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stevens manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Stevens fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zig pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Stevens stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stevens wants it to stay on the feet.
Stevens now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zig Zig. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stevens stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stevens wants it to stay on the feet.
Stevens wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Zig closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Stevens's guard.#T1#
Zig wants to control from the top but Stevens keeps moving.
Zig looking to sit in guard and control but Stevens gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Stevens works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Zig tries to get to full guard but Stevens has control of the leg.
Stevens trying to control the pace.
Zig has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stevens is working away from the top position though.
Stevens wants to take a breather but Zig is having none of it. #T2#
Stevens is thwarting Zig's attempts to control the position.
Zig is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Zig manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Stevens has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Zig is proving hard to escape from.
Zig tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stevens wants to control from the top but Zig keeps moving.
Zig keeping full guard, as Stevens tries to pass.
Stevens wants to control from the top but Zig keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zig is on top in guard.
#REVR##T3#
Zig passes Stevens's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zig works his foot free and advances to mount.
Stevens is working to get back to half guard.
Zig Zig overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stevens tries to buck Zig off but he can't manage it.
Stevens tries to hold on but Zig pushes him away.
Stevens can't escape the position.
Zig trying to control but Stevens is having none of it. #T4#
Zig controlling his opponent.
Zig's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Zig looking to control but Stevens is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Stevens working to try and regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stevens flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Zig fails to advance to Stevens's back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zig Zig dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Stevens defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zig.#CL2#
Stevens rushes Zig and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Zig is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Stevens is defending well.#TD#
Zig pulls guard.
Stevens postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Stevens trying to control but Zig is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Stevens decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Zig misses with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevens doesn't manage to clinch there - Zig circles away.
#TD2#
Stevens closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Zig quickly recovers to half guard.
Zig is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Stevens's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Stevens's back!
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!
Stevens is trying to break free.
Zig controls the action.#T1#
Stevens wants to get back to his feet.
Will Zig go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB#
Zig is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Stevens trying to control the hands but Zig breaks the grip. #SUB#
Zig looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Zig is persistently looking for the submission but Stevens is defending it well.
I really don't envy Stevens right now.
#T2##SUB#
Zig is looking for the choke from the back position but Stevens is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Zig is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Stevens defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Stevens just trying to survive but Zig is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Will Zig go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB#
Zig looking to break Stevens's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Stevens remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Zig will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Zig is looking to control Stevens but Stevens is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Stevens wants to get back to his feet. #T3#
Stevens staying busy and making it hard for Zig to control. #SUB#
Zig has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Stevens has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Zig controlling well, preventing Stevens from escaping the position.
#SUB#
Stevens defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Zig's arms.
Zig tries to keep control of the position but Stevens is staying busy.#SUB#
Zig is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Stevens is defending well though. Zig let's go of the attempt for now.
Stevens trying to control the hands but Zig breaks the grip. #T4#
A lull in the action here.
Zig controlling well, preventing Stevens from escaping the position.
#SUB#
Zig is persistently looking for the submission but Stevens is defending it well.
Stevens is trying to get back to his feet but Zig has full control of the position and if anything, Stevens has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Zig controlling well, preventing Stevens from escaping the position.
#SUB#
Zig looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Stevens is controlling Zig 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Jack Stevens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zig Zig is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stevens must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Zig avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zig Zig showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Zig, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zig Zig!
Our winner, Zig Zig, 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:
GDL 99: Dilbrandt VS Stevens
Date: May 29, 2021 |
#R1#
Zig dives in for a single leg takedown but Stepanovich sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nice body punch from Stepanovich - that landed with a thud.
Zig pressing his opponent against the cage.
Stepanovich is trying to break free.#BC2#
Stepanovich breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stepanovich connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zig momentarily.
#TD#
Zig closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Stepanovich's guard.
Zig might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Stepanovich is looking to stand up but Zig isn't so interested in that idea.
Stepanovich wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Zig manages to pass to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zig prevents Stepanovich from standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zig with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Stepanovich tries to kick Zig off but Zig keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Stepanovich has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Beasties. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T1#
Zig trying to control from half guard but Stepanovich is working away.
Zig content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Stepanovich tries to kick Zig off but Zig keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Zig looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Stepanovich looks like he's trying to stand up.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Stepanovich throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Zig on the side of the head.
Zig walks into a stiff left hand from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Zig tries to move into range but Stepanovich moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T2#
Stepanovich fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zig manages to avoid it.
As Stepanovich looks to move away, Zig throws a big counter combo but Stepanovich just gets out of the way.
Zig looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Zig is defended easily by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zig.
Zig changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A jab from Stepanovich misses.
Stepanovich lands with a right hand.
Stepanovich throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zig sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice shot lands for Stepanovich.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zig looks for a takedown but Stepanovich sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zig Zig. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zig takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Stepanovich cracks Zig with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T3#
Good standup being displayed there by Stepanovich as he connects with a hook.
Stepanovich lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Stepanovich is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Zig tries to move into range but Stepanovich moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Zig with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stepanovich to score with a decent uppercut.
Zig shoots in and drives through. Stepanovich sprawls well.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stepanovich, as that shot connected.
Stepanovich scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Stepanovich has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Stepanovich lands a jab.
Zig looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stepanovich is fending him off so far but Zig persists. Nope, Stepanovich circles away and we're back to standing.
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!
Zig takes one to the chin there.
Stepanovich misses with an uppercut. Zig saw that one coming.
Zig doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stepanovich misses with a body shot.
Zig takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Zig closes the distance and clinches up with Stepanovich, looking for a takedown. Zig pushes Stepanovich against the cage but Stepanovich circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T4#
Stepanovich dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Zig takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Stepanovich fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zig on the side of the head.#ROC2#Zig is rocked!
Stepanovich closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Zig! Stepanovich dives in looking to finish! Zig 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 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Olenev Stepanovich!
Post fight, Olenev Stepanovich stared into the camera and said 'I am numba 1 lightweight contender, give me title fight, I deserve dis, you know I deserve dis.'. |
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Event:
GDL 93: Richardson VS Nickle
Date: May 01, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Zig closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Zig lands in his opponent's guard.
Zig trying to control the position from guard on top but Knight is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zig pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Knight is keeping the position for now.
Zig advances position into side control!
Zig controls the position from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zig trying to control the action but Knight is working from the bottom. #T1#
Zig tries to advance to mount but can't.
Zig wants to lay and pray for a moment but Knight keeps working.
Knight is trying to control Zig's posture but Zig avoids it.
Knight is trying to improve his position.
Knight is trying to control Zig's posture but Zig avoids it.
Zig tries to move into full mount but can't pass Knight's legs. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Knight is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Zig off and has taken his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knight has good solid back control here.
Zig is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Zig is working hard here to advance position.
Knight keeps control of the position easily here as Zig tries to buck him off.
Knight not allowing Zig to control his hands.
Zig tries to escape the position.
#T3#
Knight is not going to allow Zig to sit and survive in this position.
Zig can't escape the position.
Zig turns into Knight and is now in his guard.
Zig preventing the sweep.
Knight is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Zig postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zig passes Knight's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Knight looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Knight blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zig. #T4#
Zig wants to control but Knight is keeping him busy.
We've been hearing that Zig has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Knight keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Zig is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zig trying to control the action but Knight is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zig Zig dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Knight closes the distance and pushes Zig back into the cage.
Knight doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The referee calls for Zig to work.
Knight tries to work over Zig's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Knight lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zig backwards.
Zig prevents a body shot from Knight.
Knight can't find room to land a body shot as Zig controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight lands a shot to the body.
Knight tries a body shot but Zig blocks it.
Knight prevents a takedown attempt there.
Knight misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T1#
Knight is pressed up against the cage. Zig has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Knight down to the mat. Knight avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD2#
Knight fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Zig to the ground. Knight is now in Zig's guard.
Zig is trying to control the position but Knight postures up.
Knight is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Knight won't allow Zig to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zig tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Knight controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Zig not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Zig is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Zig can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Knight controls the pace.
Zig wants to sweep here but Knight controlling him for the moment.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T2#
Knight content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zig.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zig Zig. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice defenses there by Zig.
Zig keeps the fight on the outside.#TD#
Zig shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Knight napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB#
Zig is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Knight is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Knight manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T3#
Zig taking some punishment here, with Knight in his half guard.
Zig wants to get back to full guard.
Zig tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Knight has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Knight prevents Zig from getting the reversal.
Knight avoids the attempt from Zig to control.#T4#
Zig is trying desperately to improve position.
Zig manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Knight keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knight slips a nice elbow through Zig's hands, connecting with Zig's forehead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Terrible Knight showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Zig shoots in for a double leg but Knight sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And Knight tries to counter it with a takedown but Zig pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Zig shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Knight as he jumps to the side.
Zig throws a series of punches but Knight avoids them all with ease.
Knight misses with a wild body shot.
Zig Zig is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zig throws a right hand that Knight ducks under and follows up with a left that Knight also avoids with ease.#TD2#
Knight gets the takedown into side control.
Zig sneaks out the side door and pushes Knight away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zig keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knight.
Zig appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Knight waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zig.#T1##TD#
Zig manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Knight on his heels. He'll look to pass Knight's guard now, I'm sure.
Knight keeping moving, preventing Zig from controlling successfully.
Knight is adopting a defensive guard.#T2#
Zig trying to control but Knight is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Knight misses with a hook.
Zig with a poor takedown
and Knight cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zig Zig. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knight tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zig paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zig throws a body shot but no joy.
Zig dives in and grabs Knight's left leg, looking for a takedown. Knight pushes down on Zig's head and hops out.#T3#
Zig shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Knight but Knight pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The fighters circling - Knight throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zig drops down looking for a counter takedown but Knight sprawls and moves away.
Zig fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Knight jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD#
Zig shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Zig was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Knight gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Knight is doing well to control the position and prevent Zig from advancing to side control.#T4#
Knight is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Zig's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Zig's back!
Zig is really stuck here.
Zig is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Zig Zig overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zig wants to escape the position.
Knight controlling from the back.
Zig rolls, trying to escape but Knight keeps control of the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Knight controlling the positon.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knight doesn't have the hooks in and Zig manages to turn into his guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Zig Zig.
I think Zig 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zig Zig! |
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Event:
GDL 86: Salazar VS Clinton
Date: Mar 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Zig slips under a jab.#TD2#
Zig looking to score a takedown here. Bruneau is defending well but Zig drives through and ends up in Bruneau's guard.
Zig stopping the sweep attempt from Bruneau.
Zig being controlled here momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zig sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bruneau's guard.
Zig passes to full mount!
Bruneau is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zig moves to back control. #SUB2#
Zig is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Bruneau is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Zig Zig! |
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Event:
GDL 81:Wright VS Kock 3
Date: Feb 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Dilbrandt connects with a looping right hand.
Dilbrandt sizes up Zig with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dilbrandt misses with a kick to the body.
Dilbrandt throws a body shot but no joy.
Dilbrandt misses with a body shot.
Dilbrandt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zig manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've been hearing reports that Zig has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Dilbrandt connects with a right hand. Zig shakes it off.
Zig moves forwards but Dilbrandt connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dilbrandt is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#TD#
Zig scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Zig takes a little break here. Dilbrandt wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
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!
Zig wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dilbrandt keeps working.
Dilbrandt is trying to escape the position but Zig is controlling the position. #T1#
Zig trying to control the action but Dilbrandt is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zig advances to mount.
Zig throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Dilbrandt because Zig loaded up on that one. #SUB#
Zig looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Dilbrandt working to try and regain half guard.
Zig looking to control but Dilbrandt is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Zig wants to finish this one by submission but Dilbrandt is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Zig. #T2#
Zig content just to control the position here.
Dilbrandt really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zig. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Zig fails to move to back control.
Zig looking to control but Dilbrandt is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dilbrandt tries to reverse the position but Zig maintains control.
Dilbrandt is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Zig looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dilbrandt wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Zig.
#T3#
Zig tries to control but Dilbrandt wriggling away.
Zig controlling the pace for now.
Zig trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Zig controlling his opponent. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dilbrandt is trying desperately to improve position.
Zig controlling from the full mount.
Zig looking to control but Dilbrandt is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dilbrandt stops Zig from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Zig controlling his opponent.
Zig wants to control the pace but Dilbrandt is squirming around nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dilbrandt is controlling an arm, preventing Zig from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Zig tries to control but Dilbrandt wriggling away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zig Zig dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Dilbrandt throws a chopping leg kick but Zig manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Zig takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#TD#
Zig closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Zig lands in his opponent's guard.
Zig passes Dilbrandt's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Zig seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dilbrandt does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Zig wants to pass the guard but Dilbrandt is defending well.
Zig wants to take a breather but Dilbrandt is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dilbrandt is looking to control Zig's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dilbrandt avoid being mounted?
Zig tries to pass to full mount but Dilbrandt defends it.
Zig looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T1#
Dilbrandt wants to improve his position but Zig is controlling well.
Dilbrandt won't allow Zig to pass to mount. #SUB#
Dilbrandt is defending against the submission attempts here by Zig.
Zig passes to side control.
Zig staying calm.
Zig seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dilbrandt for as long as he can get away with.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dilbrandt is not content to let Zig control the position.
Zig advances to mount.
Dilbrandt is wriggling around trying to escape.
Zig tries to control but Dilbrandt wriggling away.
Dilbrandt working to try and regain half guard.
Dilbrandt is trying to reverse the position but instead Zig has taken his back - oops!#SUB#
Zig is looking for the choke from the back position but Dilbrandt is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Zig has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T3##SUB#
Zig has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
A lull in the action here.
Dilbrandt looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Zig controlling well, preventing Dilbrandt from escaping the position.
Dilbrandt is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Zig.
Dilbrandt trying to control the action but Zig just sinks the hooks in.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zig controls the position.#T4#
Dilbrandt trying to control the action but Zig just sinks the hooks in.
Zig tries to keep control of the position but Dilbrandt is staying busy.
Dilbrandt is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Zig.
Zig tries to get the hooks in deep but Dilbrandt pushed the leg off.
Zig is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
A lull in the action here.
Zig Zig overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dilbrandt is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Zig.
Dilbrandt trying to control the action but Zig just sinks the hooks in.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zig Zig dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Zig shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dilbrandt defends it nicely.
Dilbrandt connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dilbrandt wants to land a leg kick but Zig is out of range.
Dilbrandt throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Zig on the side of the head.
Dilbrandt cracks Zig with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dilbrandt lands a glancing blow to the side of Zig's head.
Nice jab there from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
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!
Zig shoots in looking for a takedown but Dilbrandt manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Zig's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T1#
A lazy left from Dilbrandt finds it's target.#TD#
Zig shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dilbrandt is trying to defend but Zig finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Zig trying to pass the guard but Dilbrandt defending well.
Dilbrandt trying to control but Zig postures up.
Zig seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dilbrandt does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dilbrandt controlling the position for now.#SUB#
Zig seems to be working for a kimura but Dilbrandt defends the submission attempt.
Dilbrandt wants to sweep but Zig has passed to side control!#T2#
Dilbrandt is not content to let Zig control the position.
Dilbrandt is trying to control Zig's posture but Zig avoids it.
Zig works to advance to full mount. Dilbrandt defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Dilbrandt tries to hold on but Zig pushes him away.
Dilbrandt has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
#T3#
A lull in the action here.
#SUB#
Zig has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Dilbrandt is in real trouble here. Zig gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Dilbrandt is tapping out! Zig wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Zig Zig! |
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Event:
GDL 78:MacArthur VS Petrov 2
Date: Feb 06, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Ghandi closes the distance and pushes Zig back into the cage.
Zig fails to pull guard.
Zig takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ghandi told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Zig is trying to pull guard but Ghandi has him pressed against the cage.
Ghandi lands an elbow just above Zig 's eye.
Ghandi lands an elbow inside that Zig shrugs off.
Ghandi unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Zig takes an elbow to the temple.
Zig is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zig Zig. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A bit of stalling here from Ghandi.
Zig takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ghandi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ghandi manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Zig takes an elbow to the temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice elbow from Ghandi. #T1#
Zig dodges an elbow strike from Ghandi.
Stalling in the clinch from Ghandi.
Ghandi is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ghandi lands a good knee to the midsection. Zig won't want to take too many of those.
Knees to the body from Ghandi.
Zig goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ghandi prevents it.
Ghandi lands an elbow that stopped Zig in his tracks for a moment.
Ghandi lands an elbow just above Zig 's eye.
Ghandi stalling in the clinch.
Ghandi lands a damaging elbow.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ghandi takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ghandi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T2#
Ghandi lands a damaging elbow.
Ghandi lands a good knee to the midsection. Zig won't want to take too many of those.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zig is trying to maintain a safe position but Ghandi gets an underhook and turns Zig into the cage.
Zig wants a takedown.
Zig takes an elbow to the temple.
Ghandi connects with a knee to the head.
Ghandi lands a nice knee to the body.
Ghandi using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ghandi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ghandi putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Zig in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ghandi using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Zig wants to take the fight to the mat but Ghandi manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ghandi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Zig is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T3#
Ghandi unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Zig is breathing heavily.
Ghandi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Zig has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ghandi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ghandi working Zig over with knees to the body.
Ghandi is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ghandi lands an elbow inside that Zig shrugs off.
Ghandi lands a nice elbow.
Zig wants a takedown but no success here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ghandi.
Ghandi lands an elbow just above Zig 's eye.
Zig takes an elbow to the temple.
Ghandi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ghandi gets underhooks to prevent Zig's takedown attempt.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T4#
Ghandi slows down the pace here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ghandi - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ghandi.
Ghandi lands a damaging elbow.
Ghandi connects with a nasty looking knee right to Zig's face.
Ghandi with a knee to the head.
#TD#
Zig jumps guard.
Zig trying to keep a closed guard but Ghandi is proving a slippery customer.
Zig can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ghandi controls the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Ghandi 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##TD2#
Ghandi changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Zig looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Zig throws Ghandi to one side and escapes!
Ghandi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Ghandi darts in and clinches Zig up against the cage.
Ghandi lands a damaging elbow.
Ghandi lands a nice knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ghandi crunches a lovely knee into Zig's ribcage.
Ghandi crunches a lovely knee into Zig's ribcage.
Ghandi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ghandi lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Zig tries for a takedown but Ghandi manages to get underhooks.
Ghandi'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.
Ghandi lands an elbow inside that Zig shrugs off. #T1#
Zig tries for a takedown but Ghandi manages to get underhooks.
Ghandi lands an elbow inside.
Zig is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ghandi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zig Zig. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ghandi lands an elbow that stopped Zig in his tracks for a moment.
Zig tries for a takedown but Ghandi manages to get underhooks.
Ghandi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Zig's defenses. #ROC2#Zig is rocked!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ghandi just misses with a elbow thrown towards Zig's brow.
Ghandi lands a nice elbow.
Oh Zig is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zig avoids the elbow strike from Ghandi, against the cage.
Zig blocks an elbow strike from Ghandi.
Ghandi misses with an elbow over the top.
Zig has Ghandi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ghandi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ghandi looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ghandi misses with an elbow over the top.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ghandi obliges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ghandi misses with an elbow strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ghandi - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ghandi looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ghandi throws an elbow but it misses.
Ghandi looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ghandi throws an elbow but it misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zig dodges an elbow strike from Ghandi.
Ghandi throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Zig dodges an elbow strike from Ghandi.
Zig seems to have got his legs back now.
Zig wants a takedown.
#T2#
Zig jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ghandi walks away with a smile on his face. Zig gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Zig shoots in for a double leg but Ghandi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
Ghandi moves into the clinch successfully.
Ghandi working Zig over with knees to the body.
Ghandi is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ghandi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ghandi lands a nice elbow.
Ghandi utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ghandi lands a damaging elbow.
Ghandi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ghandi lands an elbow inside. #T3#
Zig has had enough of the clinch but Ghandi keeps him there for the moment.
Zig is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ghandi is keeping busy.
Ghandi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Zig.
Zig tries to pull guard but Ghandi forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ghandi prevents a body shot from Zig.
Ghandi working Zig over with knees to the body.
Zig fails to pull guard.
Zig changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ghandi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ghandi thuds his shin into the meat of Zig's side.#T4##CL2#
Zig gets tackled into the cage by Ghandi. Ghandi maintains the clinch.
Zig is looking for a takedown.
Ghandi lands a nice elbow.
Ghandi lands a nice knee to the body. #TD#
Zig drags the fight down to the ground.
Ghandi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Zig is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ghandi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zig. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Zig is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ghandi is aware though and is defending well.
Ghandi content to stall in guard here.
Zig might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ghandi trying to stand up but can't free himself from Zig's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Ghandi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Zig tries to keep at a distance but Ghandi has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ghandi lands an elbow just above Zig 's eye.
Zig wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ghandi lands a nice elbow.
Ghandi lands a damaging elbow.
Ghandi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ghandi stalling.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghandi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bob Ghandi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ghandi displaying some good clinch control by pressing Zig up against the cage.
Ghandi lands a nice elbow. #T1#
Ghandi lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ghandi creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Zig! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Ghandi.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bob Ghandi! |
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