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Event:
Highland 91
Date: Sep 15, 2021 |
#R1#
Dux moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dux connects with a body shot that sends Zhukova's belly button to the back.
Dux misses with a double jab.
Dux has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A left and a right from Zhukova both land. Nice combination.
We've been told by Zhukova's head coaches at Cozad MMA St Petersburg that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dux scores with a jab to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Zhukova, as that shot connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dux digs a good body shot into Zhukova's ribs.
Zhukova moves in looking to clinch but Dux pushes him off.
Zhukova throws a combination that misses
and Dux counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Zhukova is breathing heavily.
Dux throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dux scores with a jab. Zhukova acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dux scores with the left hand. Zhukova knows he should have avoided that one.
Dux showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zhukova.
Dux tries to bum rush Zhukova with a series of wild strikes but Zhukova uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zhukova doesn't manage to clinch there - Dux circles away.
Dux throws an overhand right that drops Zhukova like a sack of potatoes! Dux dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Dux!
An out of breath Frank Dux thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 29, 2021 |
#R1#
Zhukova throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL2#
and Holmgren moves into the clinch.
Zhukova is trying to break free.
Zhukova is trying to force a seperation but Holmgren has the dominant position.
Zhukova looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Zhukova is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A frustrated look appears on Zhukova's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Holmgren slows down the pace here.
Holmgren tries to score a body lock takedown but Zhukova shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A frustrated look appears on Zhukova's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Zhukova tries to break free but Holmgren pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmgren is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Zhukova is defending well.
Aleksandr Zhukova has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Holmgren.
Holmgren has Zhukova pressed against the cage, preventing Zhukova from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Holmgren has Zhukova pressed against the cage, preventing Zhukova from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Zhukova wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC2#
Holmgren breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zhukova feints a jab promting Holmgren to slip. Zhukova then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Holmgren slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#T1#
Zhukova misses with a wild combination.
A right-left combo lands from Zhukova.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Zhukova!
#TD2#
Holmgren looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Zhukova wants to get back to his feet but Holmgren passes into half guard.
#REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Zhukova is defending against the submission attempts here by Holmgren.
Holmgren drops an elbow to the side of Zhukova's head. #T2#
Zhukova is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Holmgren seems to be looking for submissions.
Holmgren is thwarting Zhukova's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Holmgren is looking for a kimura here.
#SU2#
Holmgren decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #CL2#
Holmgren instigates a clinch. #T3##TD2#
Holmgren wants the takedown. Zhukova is fighting it off but Holmgren persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Zhukova's guard against the cage.#SUB2#
Holmgren thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Holmgren slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
Holmgren tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Holmgren is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Zhukova is trying to escape and Holmgren transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Zhukova is forced to tap! Nice work there by Holmgren! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Holmgren!
John Holmgren thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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