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Event:
GFC - Fight Night
Date: Mar 04, 2022 |
#R1#
Zulu moves out of range of the body kick.
Shanikov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zulu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zulu jabs at Shanikov's body.
Zulu throws a leg kick that misses. #CL2#
Shanikov moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Shanikov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Zulu uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Shanikov has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Zulu is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Shanikov.
Zulu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shanikov keeps working.
Shanikov is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shanikov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Zulu lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB2#
Shanikov actively working from the bottom here.#T1#
Shanikov wants to control but Zulu is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Shanikov is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Zulu lands a nice short elbow.
Zulu performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ground and pound from Zulu. #T2#
Shanikov wants to improve his position but Zulu is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Shanikov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Zulu lands with a punch from half guard.
Zulu looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Shanikov trying to control from the bottom.
Zulu lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Zulu is thwarting Shanikov's attempts to control the position.
Zulu seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shanikov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Shanikov is looking for a sweep. Zulu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zulu wants to pass to mount but Shanikov is defending the position. #T3##SUB2#
Shanikov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zulu pulls his head out easily.
Zulu trying to mount his opponent but Shanikov defends it.
Shanikov is looking to control Zulu's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shanikov avoid being mounted?
Zulu is stalling here. Shanikov is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Zulu seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Shanikov has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #SUB2#
Shanikov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Zulu, who protects the arm well.
My spies in Ludus Magnus inform me that Shanikov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Shanikov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Zulu is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Shanikov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Zulu, who protects the arm well.
Zulu manages to get back to half guard.#T4##SUB#
Zulu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shanikov pulls his head out easily.
Zulu is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Shanikov seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Zulu is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Mucak Shanikov! |
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Event:
GOLD & GLORY
Date: Jan 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Zulu misses with a hook.
Galvao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zulu misses with a looping right.
Zulu swats away the attempt to clinch by Galvao .
Jab, jab by Zulu - just one landing. #TD#
Galvao looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Zulu pushes Galvao off but Galvao dives into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Galvao staying calm.
Zulu tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Zulu's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Zulu is being controlled here.
Zulu tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Galvao wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Galvao just content to control the position.
Zulu tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zulu is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Galvao is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Zulu's shoulder. That is not cool.
Zulu tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zulu looking for a sweep but Galvao has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Zulu looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Galvao is hanging on to Zulu's back as he tries to escape.
#T3#
Zulu keeps trying to improve his position.
Galvao controls the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Galvao gets his hands free as Zulu looks to control.
I really don't envy Zulu right now.
Zulu is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T4##SUB#
Zulu fending off the submission attempt from Galvao .
Galvao biding his time, looking for the opening.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Micael Galvao dominated that round.
That's time! Galvao 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Galvao moves forwards but Zulu connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT2#It looks like Micael Galvao has been cut.#CL#
Galvao has closed the distance and engaged Zulu in a clinch.
Zulu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Galvao goes for a takedown in the clinch but Zulu prevents it.
Zulu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zulu misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Zulu fails to land.
Zulu creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Zulu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zulu misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Zulu fails to land.
Galvao fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galvao is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Zulu swings wildly with an uppercut but Galvao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zulu misses with a punch on the inside.
Zulu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Galvao misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zulu misses with some punches.
#T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zulu.
Zulu misses with some punches.
A body shot lands from Galvao .
Zulu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Zulu fails to land.
Galvao blocks an uppercut.
#TD#
Galvao has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Zulu clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
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I would not like to be Zulu right now.
#SUB#
Galvao is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Zulu with him. Zulu is trying to defend but Galvao has an arm under the chin now! Zulu grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Micael Galvao ! |
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Event:
GFC 19 - Bryant vs. Bispen
Date: Nov 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Cox wants to clinch
and Cox takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like John Cox has been cut.
Cox looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zulu! But no joy.
Cox tries to clinch but Zulu is having none of it.
A little jabbing left from Zulu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cox tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zulu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It seemed like Zulu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cox tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zulu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cox throws a hook but Zulu blocks it.
Zulu throws out a counter right but Cox avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cox lands a jab to Zulu's midsection.
Left hook, right uppercut from Cox. #TD#
Cox scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#T1#
Cox working the ground and pound but Zulu is defending the strikes.
Cox in side control, throwing shots but Zulu defends.
Zulu is trying to get back to half guard.
Cox throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Zulu parries the strikes from Cox easily there. Cox is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Zulu to escape.
Zulu tries to buck Cox off but Cox is having none of it.
Cox 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.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zulu can do anything to dispel that myth.
Zulu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cox. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Zulu managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Cox.
Zulu can't do much from the bottom here.
Zulu tries to improve position but can't.
Zulu is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.#T2#
Zulu is trying to improve his position.
Zulu is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Zulu taking punishment in the form of punches.
Cox wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zulu keeps working.
Cox throws a strike aimed at the side of Zulu's head but Zulu avoids it well.
Zulu is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cox misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Cox working away.#T3#
Cox working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Zulu tries to buck Cox off but Cox is having none of it.#SUB#
Cox looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Cox throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Zulu works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Cox throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cox trying to control from half guard but Zulu is working away.
Cox not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Zulu tries to roll over but Cox keeps him under control.#T4##SUB#
Cox is looking for a kimura but Zulu is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cox to get the leverage.
Cox not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Zulu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cox scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Zulu wants to get back to full guard.
Cox throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are battling for position here. Zulu manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Zulu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zulu wants to get back to his feet but Cox is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Cox throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cox throws a big elbow that misses.
Zulu is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Cox loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Cox dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Cox's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Zulu takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cox fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zulu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cox connects with a nice looking jab.
Cox misses the shot to the body.
Zulu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cox looks to land a combination but Zulu avoids it well.
Zulu throws out a counter right but Cox avoids it with no problem.
Cox lands the left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cox tries to clinch but Zulu is having none of it.
Zulu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cox with a lazy takedown attempt
and Zulu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cox swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
A left lands for Cox.
John Cox is winning the standup battle so far.
Cox misses with the combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zulu! But no joy.#CL#
Cox moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Zulu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Some wild striking there from Cox.
Zulu throws out a counter right but Cox avoids it with no problem.
Cox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zulu.
Zulu throws out a counter right but Cox avoids it with no problem.
John Cox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Cox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Zulu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A big right from Cox misses.
Zulu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cox jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cox misses with a left hand
enabling Zulu to counter with a crisp jab.
Cox is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zulu can do to turn this around?
Cox thuds a left hand into Zulu's body.
Cox tries to bum rush Zulu with a series of wild strikes but Zulu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cox fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cox misses with a hook
letting Zulu counter with a right hand. #CUT2#John Cox's cut is getting worse.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Zulu enables Cox to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Zulu manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#T3#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Zulu holds on and takes a little breather.
Zulu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cox.
Zulu seems keen to control Cox's posture.
Cox preventing the sweep.
Zulu wants to get back to his feet but Cox is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Cox not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Zulu pulls Cox in close to his closed guard and prevents Cox from doing any damage or advancing position.
Zulu throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Cox trying to control the position from guard on top but Zulu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cox throws a body shot but no joy.
Zulu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cox moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cox with a lazy takedown attempt
and Zulu counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Cox gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Zulu leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC2#
Zulu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sloppy strikes from Cox. Those never looked like landing.
Cox throws a series of punches but Zulu avoids them all with ease.
Cox throws a hook to the side of Zulu's head but Zulu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It seemed like Zulu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Cox dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John Cox's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back 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#
Cox misses with the combination.
Zulu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cox tries to clinch up.
Zulu swats away the attempt to clinch by Cox.
Zulu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cox rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zulu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cox moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Cox changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Cox throws a lazy uppercut
and Zulu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zulu was well out of range. Poor timing from Cox.
Zulu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cox throws a hook to the side of Zulu's head but Zulu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zulu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cox.
The fighters circling - Cox throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It seemed like Zulu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cox scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Cox doesn't manage to clinch there - Zulu circles away.
A little jabbing left from Zulu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zulu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
John Cox is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Cox misses with a straight left.
Zulu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cox throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zulu.
Cox fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zulu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Zulu keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Zulu throws out a counter right but Cox avoids it with no problem.
Cox fails to land with a series of punches.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zulu! But no joy.
Cox misses with the combination.
#T3#
Cox misses with a wild body shot.
Cox doesn't manage to clinch there - Zulu circles away.
Cox rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zulu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cox misses with a few strikes there.
Cox moves in looking to clinch but Zulu pushes him off.
Cox misses with a hook.
Zulu throws out a counter right but Cox avoids it with no problem.
Cox scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cox swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Zulu.
Cox swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zulu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Cox throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cox will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zulu was well out of range. Poor timing from Cox.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zulu! But no joy.
Cox throws a right and a left that Zulu avoids nicely.
A little jabbing left from Zulu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zulu blocks a jab.
Cox throws a nice looking combination but Zulu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zulu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zulu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cox.
It seemed like Zulu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shaka Zulu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
John Cox is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cox misses with a double jab
and Zulu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Cox showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cox has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Cox! |
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Event:
The Great Reset 3
Date: Oct 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Zulu throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Adebisi's waist but Adebisi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zulu off to one side.
Adebisi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Zulu looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Adebisi!
Zulu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Adebisi keeps working. #T1#
Zulu wants to stand but Adebisi has his arm trapped.
Adebisi manages to get back to half guard.
Adebisi manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Adebisi is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Zulu rolls with it to try and escape but Adebisi cranks on the arm and Zulu is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Simon Adebisi! |
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Event:
The Great Reset 2
Date: Aug 28, 2021 |
#R1#
Zulu circles away from the clinch attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Adebisi.
As Adebisi tries to get set, Zulu tries to push him back and clinch up but Adebisi manages to avoid the attempt.
Adebisi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zulu but Zulu pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Zulu is looking to counter the offense by Adebisi and move into the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Adebisi or perhaps it was just good defense by Zulu, which made it look bad.
Zulu tries to counter by clinching up but Adebisi breaks away and moves out of range.
Shaka Zulu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simon Adebisi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adebisi shoots in for a takedown but Zulu shows good takedown defense.
As Adebisi tries to get set, Zulu tries to push him back and clinch up but Adebisi manages to avoid the attempt.
Adebisi throws a head kick that misses.
As Adebisi tries to get set, Zulu tries to push him back and clinch up but Adebisi manages to avoid the attempt.
Adebisi shoots for a takedown but Zulu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
As Adebisi tries to get set, Zulu tries to push him back and clinch up but Adebisi manages to avoid the attempt.#T1#
Adebisi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zulu sprawls well. Zulu wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Adebisi gets slowly back to his feet.
Zulu tries to counter by clinching up but Adebisi breaks away and moves out of range.
Adebisi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zulu sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Zulu wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Adebisi tries to clinch up but Zulu circles away and keeps his distance.
As Adebisi tries to get set, Zulu tries to push him back and clinch up but Adebisi manages to avoid the attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Zulu as Adebisi shoots in.
Zulu is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Adebisi.
Zulu stuffs the takedown.
Zulu is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Adebisi.
Adebisi is looking to clinch but Zulu is avoiding it.
Adebisi wants to clinch up but Zulu keeps it at a distance.#T2#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Adebisi.
Adebisi tries to bum rush Zulu with a series of wild strikes but Zulu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
As Adebisi tries to get set, Zulu tries to push him back and clinch up but Adebisi manages to avoid the attempt.
Adebisi looks for a takedown but Zulu sprawls well.
Zulu wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Adebisi tries to close the distance and clinch but Zulu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zulu is looking to counter the offense by Adebisi and move into the clinch.
Adebisi doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Zulu moves into the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee calls for Zulu to work.
Adebisi is trying to push Zulu away but Zulu has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shaka Zulu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Zulu has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 10:9
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 10:9
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shaka Zulu! |
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Event:
Da Great Reset
Date: Jul 10, 2021 |
#R1#
Adebisi fails with a takedown attempt.
Zulu wants to counter the offense by Adebisi and move into the clinch position.
Adebisi has a takedown stuffed.
Adebisi tries to clinch up but Zulu circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Zulu'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adebisi wants to get back to striking at distance but Zulu won't allow it.
#T1##BC#
Adebisi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Adebisi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Shaka Zulu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zulu wants to get back to full guard.
Zulu is staying active underneath Adebisi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Zulu slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Adebisi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zulu on the ground.#SUB2#
Zulu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Adebisi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zulu has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Adebisi has managed to get both his arms back between Zulu's legs - danger averted.#T2##SUB2#
Zulu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Adebisi is aware though and is defending well.
Adebisi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Adebisi wanted to stand there but Zulu had control of the position.
Adebisi postures up.
Adebisi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Zulu is looking for a triangle but Adebisi pushes his legs off easily.
Adebisi wants to control from the top but Zulu keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Adebisi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zulu has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Adebisi has managed to get both his arms back between Zulu's legs - danger averted.
Zulu has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at HAHAHAHAAHAA PHILANTHROPIC GYM. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
Zulu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Adebisi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Adebisi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
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 Simon Adebisi.
I think Adebisi 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Simon Adebisi!
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Simon Adebisi!
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Simon Adebisi!
Simon Adebisi wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
The Great Reset
Date: May 25, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kingsley Nasir! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Shaka Zulu!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and George Francis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Nasir will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Zulu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL#
Nasir moves into range and clinches up with Zulu.
Nasir jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Zulu walks away with a smile on his face. Nasir gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Shaka Zulu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zulu looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nasir is fending him off so far but Zulu persists. Nope, Nasir circles away and we're back to standing.#TD2#
Zulu darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nasir (0) vs (2) Zulu#SUB2#
Zulu is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nasir sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Zulu is looking for a kimura but Nasir is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Zulu to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Zulu is working for a kimura but Nasir is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Zulu seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nasir trying to control but Zulu postures up.
#SUB2#
Zulu is working for a kimura but Nasir is defending it quite comfortably.
#T1##SUB2#
Zulu is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Zulu wants to work for an arm triangle but Nasir is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Zulu is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
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Zulu 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.
Zulu tries to pass to full mount but Nasir defends it. #T2#
Nasir is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Zulu is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Nasir actively working from the bottom here.
Zulu works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Nasir (0) vs (5) Zulu#SUB2#
Nasir defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Zulu.
Nasir is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB2#
Zulu goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Nasir is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nasir (2) vs (5) Zulu
Zulu working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T3#
Nasir looking to sit in guard and control but Zulu gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nasir (2) vs (7) Zulu#SUB2#
Zulu drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Zulu jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Zulu drops back looking for a leg! Nasir is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nasir manages to kick Zulu off! Zulu jumps back into Nasir's guard.
Nasir knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zulu on the ground.#SUB#
Nasir is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Nasir has his foot on Zulu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zulu works his way back into a safe position though.#T4##SUB2#
Zulu drops back looking for a leg! Nasir is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nasir manages to kick Zulu off! Zulu jumps back into Nasir's guard.
Zulu won't allow Nasir to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Zulu drops back, looking for a kneebar! Nasir looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Nasir looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Nasir! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Nasir (6) vs (7) Zulu
Zulu gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Nasir wants to pass the guard but Zulu is defending well.
Zulu gets back to full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zulu can do anything to dispel that myth.#T5##SUB2#
Zulu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Zulu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nasir is aware though and is defending well.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zulu is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nasir (6) vs (9) Zulu#SUB2#
Zulu drops back looking for a leg! Nasir is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nasir manages to kick Zulu off! Zulu jumps back into Nasir's guard. #SUB#
Zulu got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nasir has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Zulu has managed to get both his arms back between Nasir's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Zulu drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Zulu jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T6##SUB2#
Zulu drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Zulu jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Zulu is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Zulu pushing down on Nasir's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nasir is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Zulu is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Zulu is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nasir sees it coming and defends easily.
Zulu prevents Nasir from improving his position.#T7##SUB2#
Zulu is working for a submission of some sort.
Nasir tries to roll over but Zulu keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Zulu is looking for a kimura but Nasir is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Zulu to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Zulu is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nasir is just riding it out for now. Zulu eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Zulu is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nasir sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Nasir actively working from the bottom here.#T8##SUB2#
Zulu is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nasir sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Nasir is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Zulu is trying to work for a kimura but Nasir is defending well.
#SUB2#
Zulu is working for a kimura but Nasir is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nasir manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Zulu thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Zulu drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Nasir manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Zulu has Nasir in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nasir (8) vs (9) Zulu#SUB2#
Zulu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Zulu looks winded!#T9#
Nasir trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Zulu had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nasir defends it easily.
Nasir trying to control but Zulu is working from the bottom.
Zulu is trying to keep Nasir in close.
#T10#
Nasir preventing the sweep.
Nasir trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zulu pulls Nasir in to control the position. #SUB2#
Zulu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nasir doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Zulu is tightening it up a little... Nasir has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Nasir reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Nasir taps out! Nice BJJ there by Zulu!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Shaka Zulu! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 04, 2021 |
#R1#
Sloan shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Zulu eats them both and turns towards Sloan to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT#It looks like Shaka Zulu has been cut.
Zulu shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sloan sprawls well. Sloan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zulu gets slowly back to his feet.
Sloan stuffs the takedown.
Sloan thows a body kick. Zulu tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Sloan lands a slapping body shot.
Zulu looks winded!
Sloan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Zulu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sloan lands a big right hook! Zulu looks hurt but is still standing! Sloan lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Zulu falls down and Sloan dives in with a huge hammer fist! Zulu's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Sloan runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Victor Sloan! |
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