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Event:
Highland 80
Date: Jul 18, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Ulibarri has closed the distance and engaged Pecker in a clinch.
Pecker tries to break the clinch but Ulibarri is controlling the position.
Pecker tries to land a knee to the head but Ulibarri blocks with his arms.
Stalling in the clinch from Pecker.
Pecker goes for a takedown attempt but Ulibarri pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Pecker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ulibarri is fending him off so far but Pecker persists. Nope, Ulibarri circles away and we're back to standing.
Pecker sets himself, and Ulibarri steps forward looking for the clinch! Pecker avoids it this time.
Pecker tries to clinch but Ulibarri is having none of it.
Pecker throws a sloppy head kick and Ulibarri moves out of range easily.
Ulibarri tries to counter with a clinch but Pecker shakes him off and moves away.
Ulibarri misses with a left hand
and Pecker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Ulibarri clinches.
Ulibarri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pecker's elbow.
Pecker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pecker tries to land knees in the clinch but Ulibarri avoids the damage to the body.
Ulibarri tries to work over Pecker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ulibarri stalls.
Ulibarri lands a body punch. #T1#
Ulibarri tries a body shot but Pecker blocks it.
Ulibarri struggles to land a body shot inside as Pecker controls his hands.
Pecker tries for a takedown but Ulibarri manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hank Pecker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pecker jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ulibarri walks away with a smile on his face. Pecker gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ulibarri displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pecker. #CL2#
Ulibarri forces Pecker back against the cage and clinches.
Ulibarri scores with a nice hook to the head.
Still in the clinch, Ulibarri scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ulibarri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pecker blocking some punches.
Ulibarri throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ulibarri stalling against the cage.
Ulibarri misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Ulibarri is stalling here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ulibarri.
Ulibarri misses with a punch on the inside.
Pecker wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ulibarri has a couple of punches blocked by Pecker.
Ulibarri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ulibarri tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
I was talking to Pecker's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ulibarri has Pecker pressed against the cage, preventing Pecker from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Still in the clinch, Ulibarri scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Pecker.
Ulibarri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pecker's elbow.
Ulibarri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice right hand lands inside from Ulibarri.
Pecker stalling in the clinch but Ulibarri improves position. #T3#
Ulibarri works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pecker can't get the takedown.
Ulibarri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ulibarri lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pecker backwards.
Pecker is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ulibarri is defending well.
Pecker is breathing heavily.
A short right from Ulibarri on the inside.
Ulibarri is pressed up against the cage. Pecker has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ulibarri down to the mat. Ulibarri avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Ulibarri moves into the clinch.
Pecker jumps guard but Ulibarri turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ulibarri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ulibarri struggles to land a body shot inside as Pecker controls his hands.
Ulibarri misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Ulibarri.
Ulibarri pushes Pecker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pecker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T4#
Pecker tries to break free but Ulibarri pushes him back against the cage.
Pecker is trying to drag Ulibarri to the mat but Ulibarri just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ulibarri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ulibarri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ulibarri digs a right hand into Pecker's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pecker's gas tank.
Ulibarri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ulibarri misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ulibarri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ulibarri lands with a left to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ulibarri.
Ulibarri struggles to land a body shot inside as Pecker controls his hands.
Pecker blocks a body shot from Ulibarri. #TD#
Pecker jumps guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zach Ulibarri dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Ulibarri stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ulibarri wants it to stay on the feet.#CL2#
Ulibarri closes the distance and clinches.
Ulibarri stops a takedown attempt from Pecker.
Ulibarri lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Pecker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Ulibarri has managed to clinch.
Ulibarri gets through Pecker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Pecker - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ulibarri lands a body shot.
Pecker has Ulibarri pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ulibarri manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hank Pecker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ulibarri works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ulibarri lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
A shot in the inside from Ulibarri.
Ulibarri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pecker is looking for a takedown.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ulibarri.
Ulibarri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pecker wants to stall.
Ulibarri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pecker blocks an uppercut.
Ulibarri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pecker tries for a takedown but Ulibarri manages to get underhooks.
Pecker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ulibarri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ulibarri tries to throw a body punch but Pecker avoids it by throwing Ulibarri back against the cage.
Ulibarri misses with some punches.
#T2#
The referee is keeping an eye on Ulibarri - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A head punch on the inside from Ulibarri fails to land.
Ulibarri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pecker's elbow.
Ulibarri scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ulibarri can't find room to land a body shot as Pecker controls the action.
Ulibarri lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pecker.
Zach Ulibarri seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ulibarri throws a head punch that misses.
Ulibarri misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ulibarri lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pecker trying to stall but Ulibarri improves his position.
Ulibarri tries to throw a body punch but Pecker avoids it by throwing Ulibarri back against the cage.
Ulibarri prevents Pecker from breaking the clinch.
Ulibarri throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Peckers head.
Ulibarri lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
A short body shot lands from Ulibarri as the two fighters clinch.
Ulibarri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ulibarri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ulibarri throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ulibarri.
Ulibarri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ulibarri has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ulibarri misses with a punch to the body.
Ulibarri makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ulibarri misses with a body punch.
Ulibarri lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pecker backwards.
Ulibarri's coach down at Cozad The Island was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ulibarri's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Ulibarri misses with a punch on the inside.
Ulibarri misses with some punches.
Ulibarri is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ulibarri lands a right hand.
Ulibarri has a couple of punches blocked by Pecker.
#T4#
Pecker is trying to push Ulibarri away but Ulibarri has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ulibarri working aggressively here.
Ulibarri throws a punch but it's blocked by Pecker.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pecker.
Pecker stalling the fight.
Ulibarri misses with a body punch.
Ulibarri scores with a shot to the side of Pecker's head.
Ulibarri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ulibarri tries a body shot but Pecker blocks it.
Ulibarri tries to throw a body punch but Pecker avoids it by throwing Ulibarri back against the cage.
Pecker looking for a takedown.
Ulibarri misses with the head strike.
Ulibarri is working Pecker over against the cage.
Ulibarri digs a right hand into Pecker's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pecker's gas tank.
Ulibarri lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC2#Pecker is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zach Ulibarri showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##CL2#
Ulibarri gets a clinch.
Ulibarri has Pecker pushed against the cage.
Pecker tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ulibarri smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Pecker tries to keep at a distance but Ulibarri has taken the fight into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ulibarri creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Oh Pecker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ulibarri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pecker seems to have got his legs back now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ulibarri misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Ulibarri on the inside.
Pecker is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ulibarri is defending well.
Pecker is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hank Pecker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ulibarri swings wildly with an uppercut but Pecker uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Ulibarri scores with a shoulder strike.
Ulibarri lands with a light punch inside.
Pecker is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ulibarri is keeping busy.
Ulibarri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pecker wants to break free but Ulibarri has control.
Ulibarri misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ulibarri.
Pecker taking a breather.
Ulibarri taking a breather.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ulibarri tries a body shot but Pecker blocks it.
Ulibarri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T2#
Ulibarri scores with a shot to the side of Pecker's head.
Ulibarri softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ulibarri.
A right hand to the body from Ulibarri.
A head punch on the inside from Ulibarri fails to land.
Ulibarri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Ulibarri.
Ulibarri tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ulibarri lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pecker backwards.
Ulibarri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ulibarri misses with a punch to the body.
Pecker tries for a takedown. No joy.
Pecker jumps guard but Ulibarri stands there with Pecker around his waist. Pecker gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ulibarri misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T3#
Ulibarri misses with a short punch on the inside. #KD2#
Ulibarri drops Pecker onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Pecker is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Ulibarri misses with a body punch.
Ulibarri misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ulibarri misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ulibarri dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ulibarri tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ulibarri.
Pecker goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ulibarri prevents it.
Pecker is trying to break the clinch but Ulibarri is controlling him.
Pecker is looking for a takedown.
Ulibarri lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ulibarri working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ulibarri swings wildly with an uppercut but Pecker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ulibarri unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Pecker! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Ulibarri is unloading with more strikes now! Pecker drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zach Ulibarri! |
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Event:
Highland 67
Date: Jun 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Ulibarri fails in his attempt to clinch.
Semyorka appears to be looking for a big counter.
Semyorka slips under a jab from Ulibarri.
A telegraphed right hand from Ulibarri misses the target.
Ulibarri closes the distance looking to clinch
and Semyorka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ulibarri tries to clinch up.
Ulibarri swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Semyorka counters with a nice uppercut.
Ulibarri's coach down at Cozad The Island was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ulibarri's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Semyorka circles away from the clinch attempt#KD#
and Semyorka counters with a left hand that sends Ulibarri to the canvas! #ROC#Ulibarri is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Semyorka passes Ulibarri's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ulibarri is still in real trouble! Can Semyorka finish him?#SUB#
Semyorka is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ulibarri sees it coming and defends easily.
Semyorka is looking to advance position but Ulibarri won't allow it.
Ulibarri is trying to stand up here but Semyorka is controlling him well.
Ulibarri seems to have recovered his senses.
Semyorka wants to control but Ulibarri is keeping him busy. #T1#
Semyorka not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Semyorka wants to free his trapped foot but Ulibarri is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Semyorka 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.
Ulibarri pushes Semyorka off looking to stand but Semyorka dives back in and keeps control.
Semyorka is thwarting Ulibarri's attempts to control the position.
Semyorka looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ulibarri is looking to escape.#SUB#
Semyorka is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ulibarri avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Semyorka. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Semyorka is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ulibarri has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ulibarri is holding on to half guard well.#SUB#
Semyorka is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ulibarri is just riding it out for now. Semyorka eventually gives up the hold.
Ulibarri is controlling Semyorka's trapped leg to prevent Semyorka from advancing to side control.#T3##SUB#
Semyorka is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ulibarri pushes Semyorka off looking to stand but Semyorka dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB#
Semyorka is trying to work for a kimura but Ulibarri is defending well.
Semyorka trying to control the action but Ulibarri is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Ulibarri closes the distance and clinches.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ulibarri misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ulibarri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ulibarri lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ulibarri working aggressively here.
Ulibarri tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ulibarri throws a punch but it's blocked by Semyorka.
Semyorka tries a body shot but Ulibarri blocks it.
Ulibarri misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ulibarri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ulibarri blocks an uppercut.
Semyorka being controlled against the cage.
Semyorka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Semyorka lands with a right to the head.
Semyorka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Semyorka tries to work over Ulibarri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ulibarri has a couple of punches blocked by Semyorka.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Neuzvarams Semyorka dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Semyorka swinging wildly here.
Semyorka keeps the fight on the outside.
Ulibarri looks to clinch
and Semyorka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Neuzvarams Semyorka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Semyorka gets in close and tags Ulibarri with a short punch that almost sends Ulibarri to the mat! Oh Ulibarri is in big trouble! He turns his back on Semyorka, trying to create some distance but Semyorka rushes him, striking wildly and Ulibarri goes down! The referee tackles Semyorka into the cage to end the fight! Semyorka is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Neuzvarams Semyorka!
After winning the bout, Neuzvarams Semyorka 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:
Highland 56
Date: Jun 01, 2021 |
#R1#
Murphy moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CL#
Ulibarri closes the distance and clinches.
Ulibarri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ulibarri misses with a punch on the inside.
Ulibarri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murphy is looking for a takedown.
Murphy is working for takedown but Ulibarri is calmly controlling the position for now.
Murphy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ulibarri just stands there and leans against the cage.
Zach Ulibarri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oscar Murphy.
Murphy is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ulibarri to keep the fight standing.
Ulibarri has Murphy pushed against the cage.
Ulibarri working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Ulibarri as the two fighters clinch.
Ulibarri working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ulibarri swings wildly with an uppercut but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ulibarri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Murphy fails to pull guard.
Murphy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ulibarri just stands there and leans against the cage.#T1#
A short right from Ulibarri.
Ulibarri swings wildly with an uppercut but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ulibarri struggles to land a body shot inside as Murphy controls his hands.
Murphy blocks an uppercut.
Ulibarri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ulibarri throws a head punch that misses.
Murphy changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ulibarri fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Ulibarri clinches with his opponent.
Ulibarri scores with a hook to the body.
A short left from Ulibarri.
Ulibarri stalling against the cage.
Ulibarri lands a shoulder strike.
Ulibarri misses with a body punch.
Murphy goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ulibarri prevents it.
Ulibarri tries a body shot but Murphy blocks it.
#T2#
Murphy tries to pull guard but Ulibarri holds him up against the cage and eventually Murphy drops back down to his feet.
Ulibarri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murphy takes a shot to the head.
Ulibarri prevents a takedown attempt there.
A head punch on the inside from Ulibarri fails to land.
Ulibarri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murphy's elbow.
Ulibarri controlling the action here for a moment.
Ulibarri just leaning against Murphy, taking a breather.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ulibarri tries to work over Murphy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murphy prevents a body shot from Ulibarri.
Murphy fails to pull guard.
Ulibarri tries a body shot but Murphy blocks it.
Ulibarri throws a punch but it's blocked by Murphy.
Murphy goes for a takedown attempt but Ulibarri pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Ulibarri clinches up with Murphy and pushes him back against the cage.#T3#
Ulibarri tries to throw a body punch but Murphy avoids it by throwing Ulibarri back against the cage.
Ulibarri slows down the pace here.
Ulibarri lands a nice uppercut.
Ulibarri tries to work over Murphy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ulibarri misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ulibarri misses with a punch to the body.
Ulibarri scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Murphy prevents a body shot from Ulibarri.
Ulibarri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ulibarri misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ulibarri.
Ulibarri has a couple of punches blocked by Murphy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ulibarri.
Ulibarri is pressed up against the cage. Murphy has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ulibarri down to the mat. Ulibarri avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T4#
Murphy cracks a nice hook into Ulibarri's ribs.#CL#
Ulibarri rushes Murphy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ulibarri lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ulibarri just leaning against Murphy, taking a breather.
Ulibarri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ulibarri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ulibarri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Ulibarri.
Ulibarri content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ulibarri working aggressively here.
Murphy drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ulibarri pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Ulibarri moves into the clinch.
Ulibarri working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Murphy is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ulibarri pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Murphy tries to pull guard but Ulibarri won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zach Ulibarri 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##CL#
Ulibarri clinches up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Ulibarri.
Ulibarri prevents the takedown attempt.
Ulibarri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ulibarri lands a nice shot to the body.
Murphy tries to score a body lock takedown but Ulibarri shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ulibarri is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murphy can do to turn this around?
Murphy tries for a takedown. No joy.
Zach Ulibarri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oscar Murphy.
Ulibarri throws a head punch that misses.
Ulibarri misses with a body punch.
Ulibarri misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ulibarri misses with the head strike.
Murphy prevents a body shot from Ulibarri.
Ulibarri presses Murphy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ulibarri lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Murphy.
Murphy tries to pull guard but Ulibarri won't allow it.
Murphy is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ulibarri is defending well.
Ulibarri is pressed up against the cage. Murphy has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ulibarri down to the mat. Ulibarri avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ulibarri has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Murphy is breathing heavily.#CL#
Ulibarri rushes Murphy and presses him up against the cage.
Ulibarri misses with a body punch.
#T1#
Murphy jumps guard but Ulibarri stands there with Murphy around his waist. Murphy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Murphy drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Murphy wants to take the fight to the mat but Ulibarri manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ulibarri tries a body shot but Murphy blocks it.
Ulibarri struggles to land a body shot inside as Murphy controls his hands.
Ulibarri misses with a body punch.
Ulibarri swings wildly with an uppercut but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ulibarri tries to throw a body punch but Murphy avoids it by throwing Ulibarri back against the cage.
Ulibarri misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ulibarri.
Zach Ulibarri has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ulibarri stops a takedown attempt from Murphy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ulibarri.
Ulibarri misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ulibarri misses with a punch on the inside.
Murphy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T2#
Murphy is looking for a takedown.
Ulibarri scores with a shoulder strike.
Ulibarri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ulibarri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murphy blocks a body shot from Ulibarri.
A short body shot lands from Ulibarri as the two fighters clinch.
Ulibarri misses with a punch on the inside.
Murphy is working for takedown but Ulibarri is calmly controlling the position for now.
Murphy blocks an uppercut.
Murphy tries to pull guard but Ulibarri won't allow it.
Ulibarri throws a head punch that misses.
Ulibarri tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murphy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ulibarri just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ulibarri scores with a shoulder strike.
Ulibarri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murphy prevents a body shot from Ulibarri.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ulibarri.
Ulibarri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ulibarri tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ulibarri lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Murphy.#T3#
Ulibarri misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy blocks a body shot from Ulibarri.
A shot in the inside from Ulibarri.
Ulibarri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ulibarri works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ulibarri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murphy's elbow.
Ulibarri throws a head punch that misses.
Murphy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A head punch on the inside from Ulibarri fails to land.
Ulibarri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ulibarri tries to throw a body punch but Murphy avoids it by throwing Ulibarri back against the cage.
Ulibarri controlling the action here for a moment.
Ulibarri misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy fails to pull guard.
Ulibarri tries to work over Murphy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ulibarri misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Ulibarri lands with a left to the head.
Ulibarri struggles to land a body shot inside as Murphy controls his hands.
Ulibarri throws a punch but it's blocked by Murphy.
Murphy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Still in the clinch, Ulibarri scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ulibarri.
Ulibarri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murphy.
Murphy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ulibarri misses with a punch to the body.
Ulibarri tries to throw a body punch but Murphy avoids it by throwing Ulibarri back against the cage.
Ulibarri misses with some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murphy blocks a body shot from Ulibarri.
Murphy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murphy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ulibarri lands an uppercut.
Murphy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ulibarri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ulibarri cracks Murphy with a nice body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zach Ulibarri dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Murphy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ulibarri's waist but Ulibarri gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Murphy off to one side.
Murphy tries to clinch there but Ulibarri circles away.
#CL#
Ulibarri has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ulibarri throws a head punch that misses.
Ulibarri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ulibarri tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ulibarri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ulibarri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ulibarri swings wildly with an uppercut but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Ulibarri fails to land.
Murphy has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ulibarri avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Ulibarri.
Ulibarri misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ulibarri works on Murphy's body with a couple of short punches.
Murphy blocking some punches.
Ulibarri prevents the takedown attempt.
Zach Ulibarri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oscar Murphy.
Murphy has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ulibarri avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Murphy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Murphy blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murphy.
Ulibarri misses with a punch to the body.
Ulibarri tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ulibarri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ulibarri scores with a shot to the side of Murphy's head.
Murphy prevents a body shot from Ulibarri.
Ulibarri gets through Murphy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ulibarri gets underhooks to prevent Murphy's takedown attempt.
Ulibarri throws a head punch that misses.
Ulibarri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ulibarri lands a hook that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Murphy wants a takedown.
Ulibarri tries to work over Murphy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ulibarri effectively controlling the action here.
Ulibarri misses with a punch to the body.
Ulibarri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murphy's elbow.
Ulibarri slowing the pace effectively.#T2#
Murphy goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ulibarri prevents it.
Murphy is trying to pull guard but Ulibarri has him pressed against the cage.
Come on Ulibarri - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ulibarri throws a head punch that misses.
Ulibarri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stalling in the clinch from Ulibarri.
Ulibarri tries to throw a body punch but Murphy avoids it by throwing Ulibarri back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ulibarri creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Murphy is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ulibarri to keep the fight standing.
Ulibarri misses with a punch on the inside.
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!
Ulibarri tries to work over Murphy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ulibarri lands with a short shot to the head.
Ulibarri prevents the takedown attempt.
Ulibarri misses with some punches.
Ulibarri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murphy's elbow.
Ulibarri tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Ulibarri tries a body shot but Murphy blocks it.
Murphy blocking some punches.
Ulibarri prevents a takedown attempt there.
Murphy tries to pull guard but Ulibarri forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ulibarri lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ulibarri digs a right hand underneath Murphy's ribcage. Murphy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Murphy blocking some punches.
Murphy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ulibarri stalling.
Ulibarri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The referee calls for Ulibarri to work.
A short body shot lands from Ulibarri as the two fighters clinch.
Ulibarri working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murphy.
Murphy jumps guard but Ulibarri turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Murphy tries to pull guard but Ulibarri holds him up against the cage and eventually Murphy drops back down to his feet.
#T4#
Murphy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ulibarri struggles to land a body shot inside as Murphy controls his hands.
Ulibarri tries to work over Murphy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ulibarri lands a right hand.
Murphy tries to pull guard but Ulibarri won't allow it.
Ulibarri misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy is trying to pull guard but Ulibarri has him pressed against the cage.
Ulibarri lands with a light punch inside.
Zach Ulibarri is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A short left from Ulibarri.
Ulibarri stalling in the clinch.
Ulibarri can't find room to land a body shot as Murphy controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ulibarri.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ulibarri misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ulibarri stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Murphy drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ulibarri gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Oscar Murphy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ulibarri lands a right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zach Ulibarri showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ulibarri, 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:24
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:25
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zach Ulibarri! |
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Event:
Highland 41
Date: May 10, 2021 |
#R1#
Ulibarri closes the distance but Veainu moves to the side #KD#
and Veainu counters with a nice right hand that sends Ulibarri toppling to the canvas! Ulibarri scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Veainu finish him?!
Veainu circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Ulibarri tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Veainu wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Siale Veainu! |
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Event:
Highland 27
Date: Apr 21, 2021 |
#R1#
Sakuraba scores with a jab.
Sakuraba looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Ulibarri closes the distance and pushes Sakuraba back into the cage.
Ulibarri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sakuraba's elbow.
Ulibarri can't find room to land a body shot as Sakuraba controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sakuraba.
Ulibarri misses with some punches.
Sakuraba wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ulibarri has him pressed against the cage.
Sakuraba has had enough of the clinch but Ulibarri keeps him there for the moment.
Ulibarri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sakuraba is trying to push Ulibarri away but Ulibarri has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sakuraba throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Sakuraba breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakuraba dips to his left and cracks Ulibarri with an uppercut!
Ulibarri tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sakuraba manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sakuraba lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ulibarri backs up against the cage.
Sakuraba throws a series of strikes that have Ulibarri backpedaling.
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!
Sakuraba uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL2#
Ulibarri rushes Sakuraba and presses him up against the cage.#T1#
Ulibarri can't find room to land a body shot as Sakuraba controls the action.
Ulibarri tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sakuraba blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ulibarri has a couple of punches blocked by Sakuraba.
Ulibarri throws a punch but it's blocked by Sakuraba.
Ulibarri swings wildly with an uppercut but Sakuraba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ulibarri's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sakuraba working aggressively here.
Ulibarri misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Ulibarri fails to land.
Ulibarri misses with a body punch.
Ulibarri swings wildly with an uppercut but Sakuraba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sakuraba just leaning against Ulibarri, taking a breather.
Sakuraba swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2#
Ulibarri tries a body shot but Sakuraba blocks it.
Sakuraba throws a head punch that misses.
Ulibarri misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sakuraba swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sakuraba misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sakuraba prevents a body shot from Ulibarri.
Ulibarri misses with some punches.
Ulibarri prevents Sakuraba from breaking the clinch.
Sakuraba is looking to break free of the clinch but Ulibarri has double underhooks.
Sakuraba pushes Ulibarri back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sakuraba lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ulibarri working aggressively here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sakuraba wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ulibarri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ulibarri tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Ulibarri throws a punch but it's blocked by Sakuraba.
Ulibarri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sakuraba tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Sakuraba pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ulibarri bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ulibarri tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sakuraba swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ulibarri bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sakuraba lands a glancing blow to the side of Ulibarri's head.
Ulibarri throws a hook but Sakuraba avoids it easily.
Sakuraba went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sakuraba lands a head shot.
Ulibarri tries to clinch but Sakuraba is having none of it. #CL2#
Ulibarri has managed to clinch.
Sakuraba wants to break free but Ulibarri has control.
Ulibarri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ulibarri tries a body shot but Sakuraba blocks it.
Sakuraba has had enough of the clinch but Ulibarri keeps him there for the moment.#T4#
Ulibarri misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ulibarri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sakuraba's elbow.
Ulibarri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sakuraba is trying to push Ulibarri away but Ulibarri has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ulibarri misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ulibarri misses with a body punch.
Sakuraba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ulibarri is pushing Sakuraba up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Sakuraba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ulibarri tries to throw a body punch but Sakuraba avoids it by throwing Ulibarri back against the cage.
Sakuraba throws a punch but it's blocked by Ulibarri.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sakuraba blocking some punches.
#BC#
Sakuraba manages to break the clinch.
Ulibarri tries to clinch up.
An attempted straight right counter from Sakuraba misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hayato Sakuraba dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Ulibarri takes one on the button.
Hayato Sakuraba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Ulibarri clinches up with Sakuraba and pushes him back against the cage.
Ulibarri content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Sakuraba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sakuraba lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ulibarri backwards.
Ulibarri tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zach Ulibarri seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ulibarri misses with a punch to the body.
Ulibarri swings wildly with an uppercut but Sakuraba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sakuraba looking to stall.
Sakuraba softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ulibarri misses with some punches.
Ulibarri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ulibarri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ulibarri struggles to land a body shot inside as Sakuraba controls his hands.
#T1#
Sakuraba wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sakuraba stalling in the clinch but Ulibarri improves position.
Ulibarri can't find room to land a body shot as Sakuraba controls the action.
Ulibarri can't find room to land a body shot as Sakuraba controls the action.
Ulibarri stalling.
Ulibarri is struggling to control the position.
Ulibarri throws a punch but it's blocked by Sakuraba.
Sakuraba wants to break free but Ulibarri has control.
Ulibarri misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ulibarri misses with a punch to the body.
Sakuraba is trying to break free.
Sakuraba wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sakuraba wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sakuraba is struggling to control the position.
Ulibarri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ulibarri stalling in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Ulibarri fails to land.
Sakuraba blocks a body shot from Ulibarri. #BC#
Sakuraba breaks from the clinch.
Ulibarri on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A big left from Sakuraba misses.
Ulibarri wants to counter the offense by Sakuraba and move into the clinch position.
Ulibarri is looking to clinch but Sakuraba is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Ulibarri has closed the distance and engaged Sakuraba in a clinch.
Sakuraba wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ulibarri has him pressed against the cage.
Ulibarri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ulibarri avoiding damage.
Ulibarri throws a punch but it's blocked by Sakuraba.
Sakuraba working aggressively here.
#T3#
Ulibarri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sakuraba blocks a body shot from Ulibarri.
Sakuraba stalling against the cage.
Sakuraba throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Sakuraba breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sakuraba lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Some wild striking there from Sakuraba.
Ulibarri looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sakuraba misses with a straight right. #CL2#
Ulibarri gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ulibarri misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Ulibarri fails to land.
Ulibarri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ulibarri swings wildly with an uppercut but Sakuraba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ulibarri tries to work over Sakuraba's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Ulibarri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ulibarri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sakuraba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sakuraba.
Sakuraba is trying to break the clinch but Ulibarri is controlling him.
Ulibarri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sakuraba prevents a body shot from Ulibarri.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sakuraba.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ulibarri throws a punch but it's blocked by Sakuraba.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sakuraba.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ulibarri has a couple of punches blocked by Sakuraba.
Sakuraba wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ulibarri has him pressed against the cage.
Ulibarri is struggling to control the position.
Sakuraba lands with a right to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Zach Ulibarri will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
A jab lands there for Sakuraba.
Ulibarri walks into a straight right hand from Sakuraba.#CL2#
Ulibarri rushes Sakuraba and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sakuraba wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ulibarri has him pressed against the cage.
Sakuraba stalling.
Sakuraba tries to break free but Ulibarri pushes him back against the cage.
Sakuraba is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ulibarri is keeping busy.
Sakuraba trying to stall but Ulibarri improves his position.
Ulibarri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sakuraba is trying to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ulibarri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ulibarri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ulibarri lands with a light punch inside.
Ulibarri keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sakuraba's efforts to push away.#T1#
Ulibarri misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sakuraba blocking some punches.
Ulibarri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ulibarri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sakuraba's elbow.
Ulibarri taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ulibarri has a couple of punches blocked by Sakuraba.
Ulibarri blocks an uppercut.
Sakuraba blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ulibarri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ulibarri misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ulibarri misses with a punch on the inside.
Sakuraba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ulibarri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sakuraba's elbow.
Sakuraba looking to stall.
#T2#
Ulibarri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sakuraba has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ulibarri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sakuraba tries to break the clinch but Ulibarri is controlling the position.
Sakuraba stalling in the clinch but Ulibarri improves position. #BC#
Sakuraba pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Ulibarri has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sakuraba wants to get back to striking at distance but Ulibarri won't allow it.
Sakuraba is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ulibarri can't find room to land a body shot as Sakuraba controls the action.
Ulibarri struggles to land a body shot inside as Sakuraba controls his hands.
Ulibarri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC#
Sakuraba escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Ulibarri gets a clinch. #T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ulibarri.
Sakuraba being controlled against the cage.
A short right from Sakuraba on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sakuraba blocks a body shot from Ulibarri.
Sakuraba wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ulibarri has him pressed against the cage.
Sakuraba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sakuraba looking to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sakuraba.
Ulibarri misses with a punch to the body.
Ulibarri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ulibarri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T4#
Ulibarri misses with some punches.
Ulibarri swings wildly with an uppercut but Sakuraba uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ulibarri.
Ulibarri'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.
Ulibarri'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.#BC#
Sakuraba breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Ulibarri instigates a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC#
Sakuraba breaks the clinch.
Ulibarri tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sakuraba paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zach Ulibarri comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ulibarri has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:29
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Zach Ulibarri! |
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Event:
Highland 15
Date: Mar 31, 2021 |
#R1#
Van Cherry throws a head kick but Ulibarri moves out of range.
Ulibarri wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A head kick from Van Cherry lands but Ulibarri takes it in his stride. #CL#
Ulibarri gets a clinch.
Ulibarri misses with some punches.
Ulibarri misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Cherry.
Van Cherry trying to land knees to the body.
Ulibarri misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Cherry is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ulibarri slowing the pace effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ulibarri tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ulibarri working aggressively here.
Van Cherry wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ulibarri has him pressed against the cage.
Ulibarri working aggressively here.
Ulibarri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T1#
Van Cherry prevents a body shot from Ulibarri.
Van Cherry prevents a body shot from Ulibarri.
Ulibarri misses with a body punch.
Ulibarri taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ulibarri tries to work over Van Cherry's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ulibarri keeps control of Van Cherry as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ulibarri struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Cherry controls his hands.
Ulibarri displaying some good clinch control by pressing Van Cherry up against the cage.
Ulibarri misses with the head strike.
Ulibarri misses with some punches.
Ulibarri misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ulibarri.
Ulibarri throws a punch but it's blocked by Van Cherry.
Ulibarri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ulibarri.
Ulibarri lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ulibarri misses with a punch to the body.
Ulibarri lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ulibarri misses with a punch on the inside.
Ulibarri tries to work over Van Cherry's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ulibarri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ulibarri has a couple of punches blocked by Van Cherry.
Van Cherry blocks a body shot from Ulibarri.
Van Cherry blocks a body shot from Ulibarri. #T3#
Ulibarri misses with a body punch.
Ulibarri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ulibarri swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Cherry uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Cherry prevents a body shot from Ulibarri.
Van Cherry lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ulibarri backwards.
Van Cherry wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ulibarri has Van Cherry pressed against the cage, preventing Van Cherry from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Van Cherry blocks an uppercut.
Ulibarri throws a head punch that misses.
Ulibarri prevents Van Cherry from breaking the clinch.
Ulibarri misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Cherry wants to get back to striking at distance but Ulibarri won't allow it.
#T4#
Ulibarri just leaning against Van Cherry, taking a breather.
Ulibarri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ulibarri working aggressively here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ulibarri takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ulibarri stalling against the cage.
Ulibarri tries to throw a body punch but Van Cherry avoids it by throwing Ulibarri back against the cage.
Ulibarri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Cherry's elbow.
Ulibarri misses with some punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Cherry.
A head punch on the inside from Ulibarri fails to land.
Ulibarri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zach Ulibarri dominated that round.
That's time! Ulibarri's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Ulibarri takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Van Cherry misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Van Cherry misses with a head kick.
#CL#
Ulibarri gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ulibarri pushes Van Cherry back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Zach Ulibarri has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Van Cherry is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ulibarri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ulibarri throws a head punch that misses.
Ulibarri throws a punch but it's blocked by Van Cherry.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Cherry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ulibarri misses with a body punch.
Van Cherry blocking some punches.
Ulibarri has Van Cherry pressed against the cage, preventing Van Cherry from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Van Cherry wants to break free but Ulibarri has control.
Van Cherry tries to score a body lock takedown but Ulibarri shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T1#
Ulibarri misses with some punches.
Ulibarri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ulibarri leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ulibarri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Cherry's elbow.
Ulibarri lands with a right to the head.
Ulibarri working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Van Cherry fails to land.
Ulibarri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Van Cherry blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ulibarri misses with the head strike.
#T2#
Van Cherry wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ulibarri lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ulibarri is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Van Cherry can do to turn this around?
Ulibarri stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ulibarri misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ulibarri.
Van Cherry tries to break free but Ulibarri pushes him back against the cage.
Ulibarri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ulibarri misses with a punch to the body.
Ulibarri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Van Cherry is trying to force a seperation but Ulibarri has the dominant position.
Van Cherry blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ulibarri tries to work over Van Cherry's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Van Cherry. #T3#
Ulibarri swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Cherry uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ulibarri throws a punch but it's blocked by Van Cherry.
Ulibarri struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Cherry controls his hands.
Ulibarri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ulibarri.
Ulibarri tries to work over Van Cherry's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Van Cherry.
Ulibarri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Cherry blocking some punches.
Ulibarri misses with a body punch.
Ulibarri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ulibarri stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#T4#
Ulibarri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ulibarri can't find room to land a body shot as Van Cherry controls the action.
Ulibarri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Van Cherry is trying to break the clinch but Ulibarri has him pressed against the cage.
Ulibarri working aggressively here.
Van Cherry blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ulibarri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Van Cherry blocking some punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ulibarri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Van Cherry is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ulibarri has a couple of punches blocked by Van Cherry.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zach Ulibarri dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Van Cherry throws out a powerful jab.
Van Cherry misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Van Cherry tries a head kick but it misses.
Van Cherry scores with a head kick.
#CL#
Ulibarri darts in and clinches Van Cherry up against the cage.
Van Cherry is looking to control Ulibarri's arms but Ulibarri gets an underhook and turns him. Now Van Cherry has his back to the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ulibarri takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ulibarri tries a body shot but Van Cherry blocks it.
Ulibarri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Cherry blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ulibarri manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Van Cherry being controlled against the cage.#T1#
Van Cherry is trying to force a seperation but Ulibarri has the dominant position.
Ulibarri misses with a body punch.
Ulibarri misses with a hook from the clinch.
Van Cherry is trying to force a seperation but Ulibarri has the dominant position.
Ulibarri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ulibarri misses with some punches.
Ulibarri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ulibarri misses with some punches.
Ulibarri presses Van Cherry against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ulibarri misses with a punch on the inside.
#T2#
Ulibarri has a couple of punches blocked by Van Cherry.
Ulibarri swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Cherry uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Cherry blocks an uppercut.
Ulibarri stalling.
Ulibarri struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Cherry controls his hands.
Van Cherry wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ulibarri tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ulibarri misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Cherry looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ulibarri throws a punch but it's blocked by Van Cherry.
Ulibarri misses with a punch to the body.
#T3#
Van Cherry blocks an uppercut.
Ulibarri misses with the head strike.
Van Cherry throws a head punch that misses.
Van Cherry prevents a body shot from Ulibarri.
Van Cherry wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ulibarri misses with a hook from the clinch.
Van Cherry is looking to break free of the clinch but Ulibarri has double underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ulibarri.
Ulibarri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ulibarri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ulibarri tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ulibarri stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Van Cherry blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T4#
Van Cherry is trying to force a seperation but Ulibarri has the dominant position.
Van Cherry blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ulibarri misses with some punches.
Ulibarri struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Cherry controls his hands.
Ulibarri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zach Ulibarri is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ulibarri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ulibarri tries to work over Van Cherry's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ulibarri prevents a takedown attempt there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Van Cherry wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bart Van Cherry has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Van Cherry is trying to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zach Ulibarri showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ulibarri, 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zach Ulibarri! |
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