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Event:
RISE 112
Date: Oct 30, 2022 |
#R1# Planck misses with a hook to the body
and Zane counters with a lovely shot to the body. Planck scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Zane looks to land a right hand but Planck moved out of range. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Planck! But no joy. Planck jabs at Zane's body. A looping hook to the body misses from Planck. Zane does a little dance to reset his feet. A slow jab from Zane misses its intended target. Planck pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Planck tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zane swats him away and circles back towards the center. Planck loads up on a big right hand but Zane slips the punch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Planck displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zane throws out the jab. Zane seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Zane misses with a looping right. Zane is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Planck. Zane on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#T1# Planck punishes Zane's body with a nice straight punch. A big right from Planck misses. Zane was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Planck swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Zane throws an off balance right hand
and Planck counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Zane cracks Planck with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Planck uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zane. Planck tries to counter with a clinch but Zane shakes him off and moves away. Planck ducks under a wild hook from Zane. Zac Zane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Planck throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Zane takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Zane is breathing heavily.#CL2# Planck pushes Zane up against the cage in a clinch. Planck misses with a hook from the clinch. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Planck. #T2# A short right from Planck on the inside. This has been an exciting period of action! Planck swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zane tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Planck smiles and moves away.
Zane misses with an uppercut. Planck saw that one coming. A jab from Planck misses. Planck listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Zane misses with a straight left. Planck scores with a jab. Zane throws an off balance right hand
#KD2# and Planck counters with a crisp right hand that drops Zane! Planck lets Zane back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Zane is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Zac Zane has been cut. Zane scores with a nice strike. Planck throws a half hearted mid kick. Planck fails with an attempt to clinch.
A shot to the body from Planck misses enabling Zane to counter with a crisp jab. #T3# Zane dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Zane thows a left - swing and a miss! Planck wants to counter the offense by Zane and move into the clinch position.#CL2# Planck takes the fight into the clinch. Planck tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A right handed body shot lands from Planck.
Zane jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Planck walks away with a smile on his face. Zane gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Planck scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zane doesn't seem bothered though. #CL2# Planck gets a clinch. Planck throws a head punch that misses. Zane tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zac Zane. That's going to take a lot out of him. Zane tries to pull guard but Planck won't allow it.
Zane blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Planck tries to work over Zane's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4# A short left from Planck. Planck throws a punch but it's blocked by Zane. Planck swings wildly with an uppercut but Zane uses good head movement to avoid it. Planck lands with a short shot to the head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Zane is trying to pull guard but Planck turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Planck lands a shoulder strike. Planck lands a shoulder strike. Zane is trying to pull guard but Planck has him pressed against the cage. Zane jumps guard but Planck stands there with Zane around his waist. Zane gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Zane tries to pull guard but Planck holds him up against the cage and eventually Zane drops back down to his feet.
A right handed body shot lands from Planck.
A right handed body shot lands from Planck.
Planck lands with a short head shot on the inside. Planck misses with a hook from the clinch. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Max Planck dominated that round. The cut man is working on Zac Zane's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# Zane takes one to the side of the head.
Planck displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zane throws out the jab. Planck jabs at Zane's body. Zane misses with a looping left. Zane swings widly with a right hand
and Planck counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Zane out cold! What a finish! Planck is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Max Planck! Our winner, Max Planck, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
RISE 100: Thomas v Labradoodle
Date: Sep 18, 2022 |
#R1# Zahedi throws a jab when Zane was well out of range. Zane misses with a lunging right hand
and Zahedi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. A slow jab from Zane misses its intended target. A quick step to the side and Zahedi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Zane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zahedi moves out of range as Zane strikes. Zahedi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Zane misses with a hook
and Zahedi counters with a lovely straight right hand! Zane throws a hook but Zahedi avoids it easily. Zane misses with a hook. Zahedi ducked under it nicely. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Zahedi slips under a jab from Zane. Zahedi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Zane misses with a telegraphed body shot
#KD# and Zahedi counters with a nice right hand that sends Zane toppling to the canvas! Zane scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Zahedi finish him?!#CUT#It looks like Zac Zane has been cut. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Zane dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1# Zane connects with a crisp jab. Zahedi catches Zane with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Zane forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Danyaal Zahedi! Our winner, Danyaal Zahedi, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
RISE 90: Thomas v Franjic
Date: Aug 14, 2022 |
#R1# Jogert misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Zane to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Heke Jogert has been cut. Jogert just misses with a punch to the body.
Jab from Zane. Jogert misses with a looping left. Zane seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Jogert throws a lazy uppercut
and Zane counters with a stiff right hand. Jogert on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jogert feints and then cracks Zane's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zane down. A punch combination from Zane misses. Jogert lands with a straight right. Zane didn't see that one coming. Jogert throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zane counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. 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! A nice leg kick from Jogert, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jogert takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Zane walks into a stiff left hand from Jogert. Jogert takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#T1# Jogert throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zane was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Jogert lunges at Zane with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zane's hand. Jogert fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zane looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Zane throws a jab when Jogert was well out of range. Zane tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Jogert swings for the body but Zane moves out of range.
Zane ducks under a wild hook from Jogert. Zane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jogert moves away. Jogert tries to clinch and Zane makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Zane keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jogert. That's going to slow Zane down. Jogert takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T2# A shot to the liver by Zane. Beautiful body shot. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Jogert catches Zane with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Jogert swings for the body but Zane moves out of range.
Jogert catches Zane with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Zane throws a hook but Jogert avoids it easily. Zane waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jogert. Jogert waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zane. Nice defenses there by Jogert. Jogert throws a big shot that misses. A little feinted left hand from Zane on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Zane connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. The fighters circle momentarily. Jogert darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Zane throws a body punch but Jogert moves out of range. Zane misses with a lunging right hand
and Jogert counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3# Jogert connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Jogert pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Zane on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Jogert throws a leg kick and Jogert takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#That has opened up Heke Jogert's cut even more. Jogert walks into a left hand. Jogert ducks under a wild hook from Zane. Jogert pivots, looking for a leg kick but Zane is out of range and Jogert settles back down. Jogert tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zane was well out of range. Poor timing from Jogert. Zane was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Jogert misses with a straight left. Jogert misses with a jab to the body
letting Zane counter with a right hand. #CUT#The cut above Heke Jogert's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Zane misses with a lunging right hand
#KD2# and Jogert counters with a crisp one two that drops Zane! Jogert thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Zane to his feet! Zane is in big trouble!#ROC2#Zane is rocked! 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! Jogert has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zane finds it's way round the side to connect with Jogert's head. Oh Zane is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Jogert scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Zane seems to have got his legs back now.#T4# Jogert lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. A big right from Zane misses. A low kick from Jogert misses and Zane counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Heke Jogert seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Zane with a body punch. A glancing blow. A low kick from Jogert misses and Jogert takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Jogert throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jogert avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Zane connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CUT#Heke Jogert's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters. Zane throws a combination that misses and Jogert counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#KD2# Jogert cracks Zane with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Jogert has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Zane to stand back up! Jogert misses with a left hand and Zane counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Zane lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Heke Jogert will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Heke Jogert's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Good shot there by Zane. Zane moves out of range as Jogert strikes. Zane lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Jogert displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zane throws out the jab. Jogert misses with a left hand and Jogert takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Zane is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Jogert misses with a body shot.
Jogert glances at the clock... BAM! Zane nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Jogert crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Jogert is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zac Zane! |
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Event:
RISE X4
Date: Jul 10, 2022 |
#R1# Gregor misses with an uppercut
and Zane counters with a nice uppercut. Gregor misses with a right hand and Zane counters with a stiff right hand. Zane throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gregor. It looked like Gregor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. A slow jab from Zane misses its intended target. Zane staying out of range there. Zane unleashes a big counter combination but Gregor bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. A swing and a miss from Zane. Gregor slips a straight right by Zane. Zane's coach down at All-Star MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Zane's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gregor misses with a few strikes there.
A countering left hand to the body from Zane misses. Zane throws a shot to the body.
Gregor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zane.#T1# Zane stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Zane throws a jab but it's blocked by Gregor. Zane throws a lazy right hand but Gregor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Gregor takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Zane misses with a body punch
and Gregor counters with a lovely straight right hand! Zane digs a good body shot into Gregor's ribs. Gregor scores with a punch to the head. Zane lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Jab, jab by Zane - just one landing. Zac Zane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2# Gregor lands with a cross. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Gregor ducks under a wild hook from Zane. Zane lands a two punch combo.
Gregor misses with a hook
and Zane counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Gregor misses with a right hand #KD2# and Zane counters with a big uppercut that knocks Gregor off his feet! Zane dives into side control looking to finish! Gregor is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Zane's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB# Gregor looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Zane is trying to control. Gregor wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB# Gregor looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3##SUB# Gregor looking for submissions off his back. Zane perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB# Gregor looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Zane prevents Gregor from improving his position.#SUB# Gregor looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB# Gregor looking for submissions off his back. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB# Gregor looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB# Gregor actively working from the bottom here. Gregor is pressing down on Zane's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB# Zane avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Zane must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB# Gregor working for a triangle but Zane defends it easily.
#SUB# Gregor is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Zane is aware though and is defending well. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zac Zane dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# Zane throws a lazy right hand but Gregor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Gregor moves out of range of the strikes. Zane misses the shot to the body. A little feinted left hand from Gregor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Gregor definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Gregor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. A left lands for Zane. Zane listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Zane swings and misses with a shot to the body#KD# and Gregor counters with a crisp one two that drops Zane! Gregor thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Zane to his feet! Zane is in big trouble! Zane misses with a two punch combination.
Zane misses with a jab to the body
and Zane takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1# Zane scores with a nice strike. Gregor lands with a straight right. Zane didn't see that one coming. Zane lands a nice shot to the body.
Zane misses the shot to the body. Gregor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. A telegraphed right hand from Zane misses the target. Zane rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#KD# and Gregor counters with a crisp right hand that drops Zane! Gregor lets Zane back up to his feet, looking for a finish! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Gregor throws a shot from downtown. Zane moves away and avoids it. Zane throws out a token jab with nothing on it. An attempted straight right counter from Gregor misses the target. Zane swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gregor.#T2# Zane misses with a hook.#KD2# Zane throws a left that rocks Gregor and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Zane dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Gregor regain composure!
#ROC2#Gregor is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Jimbo Gregor has been cut. Zane trying to control the position but Gregor is working away. Gregor tries to bench press Zane off him but Zane keeps the position. Gregor is working hard here to advance position. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Gregor manages to work his way to half guard, despite Zane's best efforts. Zane really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gregor. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB# Gregor actively working from the bottom here. Zane is trying to control the action in half guard but Gregor is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Gregor moves into full guard.
#T3##SUB# Gregor had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zane defends it easily.#SUB# Gregor is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB# Gregor has his foot on Zane's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zane works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB# Gregor working for a triangle but Zane defends it easily.
#SUB# Gregor looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB# Gregor working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zane doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zane manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB# Gregor had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zane defends it easily. Zane controlling from the top position. Zane looking to pass the guard. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Gregor slips under a jab from Zane. Zane scores with a one two! Gregor had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Gregor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zane. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zac Zane showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Jimbo Gregor's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Zane connects with a crisp jab. Gregor misses with a lunging right hand
and Zane counters with a straight right hand. Zane rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gregor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Gregor moves out of range as Zane strikes. Zane misses with a lunging right hand
and Gregor counters with a lovely straight right hand! Zane connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gregor momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Zane scores with a punch to the head. Zane slips a jab from Gregor. Gregor throws a right hand that misses
and Zane counters with a straight right hand.#T1##KD2# Zane cracks Gregor with a big right hand and Gregor goes down! Oh Gregor is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB# Gregor had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zane defends it easily. Gregor seems to have got his legs back now. Zane wants to control from the top but Gregor keeps moving. #SUB# Zane avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gregor keeping moving, preventing Zane from controlling successfully. #SUB# Gregor working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zane doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zane manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB# Gregor is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jimbo Gregor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB# Gregor looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Gregor looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Zane showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB# Gregor had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zane defends it easily. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Zane stays in close to Gregor's body and controls the position. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3# Zane misses with an uppercut. Gregor throws a lazy uppercut
letting Zane counter with a right hand. Decent striking displayed by Zane there. Gregor moves out of range of the strikes. Zane throws a lazy uppercut
and Gregor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Zac Zane seems to be getting the better of the standup. Gregor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zane. Zane catches Gregor with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Gregor throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zane counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4# Zane cracks a nice hook into Gregor's ribs. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Zane throws a shot to the body.
Zane misses with a hook
and Gregor counters with a stiff right hand. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Zane misses with a double jab.
Gregor looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Zane throws a hook to the side of Gregor's head but Gregor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. It looked like Gregor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Gregor misses with an uppercut
and Zane counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Gregor throws a jab but it's blocked by Zane. A nice side step and Zane releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Gregor uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
And that's the end of the fight! Zac Zane comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Zane has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30 Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30 Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zac Zane! |
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Event:
RISE X2:
Date: Jun 26, 2022 |
#R1# Adofo misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Zane to counter with a crisp jab. Adofo swings away with a leg kick that misses. A little jabbing left from Zane on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Adofo swings widly with a right hand
and Zane counters with a stiff right hand. Adofo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Adofo misses with a hook
letting Zane counter with a right hand. Zane ducks under a wild hook from Adofo. Zane looks like he wants to counter punch here. Adofo thuds his right hand into Zane's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Adofo with a nice cross. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Adofo throws a head kick but Zane moves out of range.
Adofo slips a straight right by Zane. Adofo misses with a left hand and Zane counters with a straight right hand. Zane moves out of range of the strikes.#T1# Zane takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Zane checks a leg kick. Zane has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Zane ducks under a wild hook from Adofo. Zane swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Adofo throws a right hand that misses
and Zane counters with a lovely straight right hand! Adofo misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Zane to counter with a crisp jab. Adofo swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Zane to counter with a crisp jab. A jab from Zane misses. Zane blocks a jab. Zane swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Adofo misses with a hook
and Zane counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2# Adofo misses with a left hand and Adofo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Adofo throws a right hand that misses
and Adofo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Adofo thows a leg kick but Zane checks it and Zane counters with a straight right hand. Zane tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Adofo throws an off balance right hand
and Zane counters with a stiff right hand. Adofo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Zane checks a leg kick. Zane swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Adofo throws a leg kick which misses Zane's front leg but catches the back leg as Zane tries to avoid it. Adofo misses with a head kick.
Zane is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Adofo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush. A low kick from Adofo is predictable there and Zane counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3# Zane lands with a straight right. Adofo didn't see that one coming. Adofo catches Zane with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Zane takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zane looks to land a right hand but Adofo moved out of range. Zane takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Adofo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zane manages to avoid it. A little jabbing left from Zane on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Adofo is looking to slow Zane down with leg kicks. Zane pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Adofo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zane's sensitive parts. Adofo wants to slow Zane down by chopping away at his legs. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zane! But no joy.#T4# Adofo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Adofo swings for the body but Zane moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zane! But no joy. A slapping leg kick lands for Adofo.
Adofo staying out of range there. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Adofo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zane.
Adofo misses with a head kick.
A little jabbing left from Zane on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. A slapping leg kick lands for Adofo.
Adofo connects with the punch. Adofo throws a leg kick and Zane counters with a lovely straight right hand! And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Westley Adofo will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# Adofo throws a low kick, looking for Zane's leg but Zane calmly moves out of range. Zane swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Zane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adofo.
Zane looks like he wants to counter punch here. Adofo lands with a right hand. Adofo tries a head kick but it misses.
Adofo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Zane cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Zane takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Adofo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Adofo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Adofo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Adofo misses with an uppercut. #T1# Zane has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Adofo finds it's way round the side to connect with Zane's head. Westley Adofo is winning the standup battle so far. Adofo missing with a left hand there. Zane was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Adofo connects with a solid leg kick. Adofo moves out of range of the strikes. Zane throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Adofo ducks under a wild hook from Zane. Adofo throws a lazy uppercut
and Zane counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Adofo misses with a shot to the body and Zane counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. A low kick from Adofo is predictable there and Zane cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Adofo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Adofo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2# Adofo misses with a body punch
and Zane counters with a nice uppercut. Adofo just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Zane on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A head kick misses from Adofo. A little jabbing left from Zane on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Adofo throws a jab but it's blocked by Zane. Adofo throws a nice head kick!
Zane getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Adofo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Adofo lands a lovely overhand right. Adofo scores with a hook to the body. Zane takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T3# Adofo is looking to slow Zane down with leg kicks. Adofo lands a lovely overhand right. Zane swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Zane slips a jab from Adofo. Zane throws out a counter right but Adofo avoids it with no problem. Adofo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zane.
Adofo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zane counters with a lovely straight right hand! Zane cracks Adofo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Zane avoids the body shot from Adofo.
Zane avoids the head kick by Adofo.
#T4# Adofo moves forwards but Zane connects with a nice, crisp jab. That kick from Adofo tenderised Zane's leg. Zane is trying to keep his angry face on. Adofo swings and misses with a shot to the body and Zane counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#KD2# Zane moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Adofo goes down! Can Zane finish him!?#ROC2#Adofo is rocked! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Zane controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Oh Adofo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Adofo has his hands on Zane's head, controlling the position. Adofo seems to have got his legs back now. Zane content to stall in guard here. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Zac Zane will probably get the nod - 10:9. 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. This is the final round!#R3# Zane moves forwards but Adofo connects with a nice, crisp jab. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Adofo lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Zane has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Zane and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Adofo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. A slow jab from Adofo misses its intended target. Adofo throws a right hand that misses
and Zane connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Zane bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Adofo's head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Adofo swings widly with a right hand
and Zane counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Adofo throws a head kick that misses and Zane counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Adofo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T1# Zane staying out of range there. Zane throws out a counter right but Adofo avoids it with no problem. Adofo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Adofo throws a hook but Zane blocks it. It seemed like Zane was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. A good leg kick by Adofo. Adofo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zane moves away. Adofo swings and misses with a shot to the body and Zane connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Decent striking displayed by Adofo there. Adofo throws an overhand right that lands on Zane's shoulder, as Zane tries to avoid the shot. Zane throws out a counter right but Adofo avoids it with no problem. A big right from Zane misses. #T2# Adofo jabbing away but nothing is landing. Adofo looks to score with a jab to the body but Zane is just out of range. A low kick from Adofo misses and Zane counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Zane ducks under a wild hook from Adofo. Adofo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zane. Zane takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Adofo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Zane counters with a nice uppercut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Adofo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Nice cross by Adofo. Adofo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Zane might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T3# Zane throws a looping overhand right but Adofo ducks down to avoid it. Adofo lands a head kick!
Adofo lands a leg kick that knocks Zane off balance momentarily. Adofo lands a head kick!
Zane takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zane looks to land a left hand but Adofo moved out of range nicely. Adofo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Zane connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4# Adofo throws an overhand right that lands on Zane's shoulder, as Zane tries to avoid the shot. It seemed like Zane was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. A solid leg kick lands there for Adofo.
You can see that Zane has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks Nice cross by Adofo. Adofo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zane cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. This has been an exciting period of action! Adofo misses with a left hand and Zane counters with a nice uppercut. Adofo throws a poor cross that misses
and Zane counters with a big right hand! Oh Adofo is in trouble here! Zane follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zac Zane! In defeat, Westley Adofo stepped up to the mic, saying 'I don't know where the ref was looking, that was an unfair stoppage, I demand a rematch!'. |
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Event:
AWC 2022 - Round 6 B
Date: Apr 28, 2022 |
#R1# Zane throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Zane looks to land a right hand but Salaam moved out of range. A left lands for Salaam. Salaam misses with an uppercut. Zane saw that one coming. Zane uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Salaam. Salaam lands with a hook. Zane tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT2#It looks like Zac Zane has been cut. Zane lands an overhand right. Zane swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Zane lands an overhand right.#CUT#It looks like Andre Salaam has been cut. Zane misses with a lunging right hand
and Zane takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #KD2# Salaam cracks Zane with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Zane looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Salaam finish him?
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! Zane throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Zane walks straight into a right hand from Salaam - that's dropped him! Salaam jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Zane from any more punishment! Zane complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Andre Salaam! |
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Event:
AWC 2022 - Round 5 B
Date: Apr 11, 2022 |
#R1# Zane connects with a looping right hand.
#CUT2#It looks like Android Eighteen has been cut. Eighteen throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Eighteen connects with the punch. A cross from Zane lands.#KD2# Zane lands a big uppercut and Eighteen crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Eighteen looks OK. Zane waves Eighteen back to his feet! We've been told by Eighteen's head coaches at Bloody death gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. 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! Eighteen misses with a series of wild punches.
Are you kidding me?! Zane ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Eighteen clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zac Zane! |
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Event:
AWC 2022 - Round 4 B
Date: Mar 26, 2022 |
#R1# Zane misses the shot to the body. Zane works Thomas 's body with a nice hook. Nice shot by Thomas . Zane throws a hook but Thomas blocks it.#CL2# Thomas takes the fight into the clinch. Zane softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Zane misses with a hook from the clinch. Thomas working some nice short punches in the clinch. A nice right hand lands inside from Zane. Thomas tries to work over Zane's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Thomas lands a nice shot to the body. A body shot lands from Thomas .
Thomas controlling the action here for a moment.
Thomas works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T1# A short left from Zane. Thomas looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Thomas lands with a short head shot on the inside. Thomas scores with a shoulder strike. Zane definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Thomas struggles to land a body shot inside as Zane controls his hands.
Thomas pushes Zane back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Zane softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Zane's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Thomas lands a body punch. Thomas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zane backwards. Zane misses with some punches.
Thomas lands a nice uppercut. Zane lands an uppercut. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Thomas lands a hook to the side of the head. Zane looking to slow down the pace here. Thomas lands with a left to the head. Zane pushes Thomas back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Thomas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thomas throws a head punch that misses. #T2# Zane misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Thomas . Zane is breathing heavily. Thomas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zane. Thomas digs a right hand underneath Zane's ribcage. Zane let out a lung full of air as it connected. A short right from Thomas on the inside. Thomas lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Zane. Thomas lands a body punch. Thomas presses Zane against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Thomas content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Thomas works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Thomas is leaning against Zane and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Thomas works on Zane's body with a couple of short punches. Thomas effectively controlling the action here. Thomas lands an uppercut. Thomas lands a right hand. Thomas is leaning against Zane and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Good body shot from Thomas .
#T3# A short body shot lands from Thomas as the two fighters clinch.
Thomas lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zane backwards. Thomas lands a body punch in the clinch. Thomas digs a right hand into Zane's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Zane's gas tank. Thomas lands a body shot. Thomas lands a body punch. Thomas scores with a shoulder strike. Thomas manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Zane being controlled against the cage. Thomas lands a shoulder strike. Thomas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zane misses with a hook from the clinch. Thomas lands on the inside with an uppercut. A quick uppercut on the inside from Thomas . The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Zane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T4# Thomas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thomas pushes Zane back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Thomas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Thomas stalls. Zane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zane. Zane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zane. A shot in the inside from Thomas . Thomas lands a shoulder strike. A right hook to the body lands for Thomas .
Thomas pushes Zane back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Thomas scores with a nice hook to the head. Thomas pressing his opponent against the cage. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Thomas scores with a nice hook to the head. Thomas lands with a short head shot on the inside. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Derrick Thomas dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##KD2# Thomas sends Zane crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Thomas is motioning to the referee to let Zane up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet! Thomas throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Zane gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Thomas gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Derrick Thomas ! A relieved looking Derrick Thomas thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
AWC 2022 - Round 3 A
Date: Mar 10, 2022 |
#R1# Zane throws a poor cross that misses
and Zweihander counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Zane lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Zane lands with a straight right. Zweihander didn't see that one coming.#CUT2#It looks like Kurt Zweihander has been cut. Zane swings widly with a right hand
and Zweihander counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Zane throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Zweihander counter with a right hand. Zane throws an off balance right hand
and Zweihander counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #KD2# Zane cracks Zweihander with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Zane has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Zweihander to stand back up!#ROC2#Zweihander is rocked! Zweihander definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Zweihander swings for the body but Zane moves out of range.
Oh Zweihander is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Zane rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#KD# and Zweihander counters with a crisp right hand that drops Zane! Zweihander lets Zane back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Zane is rocked! Zane swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Zane throws a lazy uppercut
and Zweihander counters with a big right hand! Oh Zane is in trouble here! Zweihander follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kurt Zweihander! Kurt Zweihander decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
AWC 2022 - Round 1 B
Date: Feb 06, 2022 |
#R1# Zane wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Good exchange - Zane coming out on top.#CUT2#It looks like Jimmy Labradoodle has been cut. Zane ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Zane loads up on a big right hand but Labradoodle slips the punch. Labradoodle looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Zane throws out a loose jab but Labradoodle uses good head movement to avoid it. A left lands for Zane. A big right from Zane misses. Zane swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Labradoodle is looking to counter punch. Zane throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Labradoodle sees it coming and avoids it easily. Zane looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Labradoodle misses with a few strikes there.
Zane waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Labradoodle. Labradoodle swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Labradoodle lunges at Zane with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zane's hand. Zane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Labradoodle manages to avoid it. Zane throws a hook but Labradoodle avoids it easily. This has been an exciting period of action! Zane lands a head shot. Labradoodle blocks a jab.#T1# Zane getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Zane jabbing away but nothing is landing. Labradoodle ducks under a wild hook from Zane. Labradoodle ducks under a wild hook from Zane. Labradoodle moves out of range of the strikes. Labradoodle swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Labradoodle moves out of range as Zane strikes. Labradoodle takes a shot right to the bread basket. Labradoodle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zane. Labradoodle ducks under a wild hook from Zane.#CL# Labradoodle has taken the fight to the clinch.
Zane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zane misses with a body punch.
Labradoodle lands a nice shot to the body. Labradoodle misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Labradoodle on the inside. #T2# Labradoodle lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. This has been an exciting period of action! Zane effectively controlling the action here. Nice body punch from Labradoodle - that landed with a thud.
Labradoodle scores with a nice hook to the head. Labradoodle tries to work over Zane's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Labradoodle lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zane. Labradoodle works on Zane's body with a couple of short punches. Zane looks winded! Labradoodle is working Zane over against the cage. Labradoodle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Labradoodle scores with a nice hook to the head. A short body shot lands from Labradoodle as the two fighters clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Labradoodle.
A short right from Labradoodle. Labradoodle is working Zane over against the cage. Labradoodle lands a body punch in the clinch. Zane's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Labradoodle throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Labradoodle scores with a nice hook to the head. A shot in the inside from Labradoodle. #T3# Labradoodle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Labradoodle cracks Zane with a nice body shot. Labradoodle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Labradoodle lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Labradoodle lands with a short head shot on the inside. Labradoodle digs a right hand underneath Zane's ribcage. Zane let out a lung full of air as it connected. Labradoodle lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zane or not. A body shot lands from Labradoodle.
Labradoodle gets through Zane's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. A short uppercut from Labradoodle. A hook to the body from Labradoodle.
A nice left hand lands by Labradoodle.
Labradoodle lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#Zane is rocked! Labradoodle gets through Zane's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Zane is still on wobbly legs! Can Labradoodle finish him? The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Labradoodle creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Zane's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Zane drops to his knees and Labradoodle pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Labradoodle! Our winner, Jimmy Labradoodle, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
RISE 12: Prana v Svyatogor
Date: Dec 26, 2021 |
#R1# Jaquez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zane. Crunch! Jaquez slams his shin into Zane's torso. Zane looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Jaquez slips a jab from Zane. Jaquez throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Zane connects with a jab.#CUT2#It looks like Ildefonso Jaquez has been cut. Jaquez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jaquez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Jaquez throws a head kick that misses and Zane cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Nice defenses there by Zane. Zane looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Zane throws a jab but it's blocked by Jaquez. Jaquez bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Jaquez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A chopping leg kick lands by Jaquez. Jaquez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jaquez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Jaquez slips a straight right by Zane. Zane takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jaquez lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. A jab from Zane misses. Zane throws a jab when Jaquez was well out of range. Jaquez could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T1# Jaquez lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Zane throws a lazy right hand but Jaquez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Zane throws a hook but Jaquez blocks it. Zane loads up on a big right hand but Jaquez slips the punch. Jaquez connects with a high kick. Jaquez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Zane throws a body shot but no joy. Zane might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. A big right from Zane misses. Zane misses with a right hand enabling Jaquez to counter with a crisp jab. #KD2# Zane lands a big uppercut and Jaquez crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Jaquez looks OK. Zane waves Jaquez back to his feet! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Jaquez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little jabbing left from Zane on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#KD2# Zane sends Jaquez crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Zane is motioning to the referee to let Jaquez up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Jaquez is rocked! Zane throws a hook but Jaquez avoids it easily. Oh Jaquez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Zane misses with a lunging right hand
and Jaquez counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Zane is lucky that one didn't land flush. Jaquez seems to have got his legs back now. Jaquez throws a hook but Zane blocks it. Jaquez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zane fakes the body blow, causing Jaquez to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Jaquez goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zac Zane! |
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Event:
NRC: Dawn
Date: Nov 27, 2021 |
#R1# Sobral misses with a takedown attempt and Zane connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Zane sizes up Sobral with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Sobral staying out of range there. Zane rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Sobral counter with a right hand. Sobral looks for a takedown but Zane sprawls well. Sobral tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zane swivels and escapes. Zane is looking to counter punch. Zac Zane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrei Sobral. Sobral bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Sobral shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zane defends it nicely. Zane connects with a crisp jab. Zane throws a hook but Sobral blocks it. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Zane, as that shot connected.
#CL2# Sobral clinches. This has been an exciting period of action! Zane stalling the fight.
#T1# Sobral wants to take the fight to the mat but Zane manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Zane is pushing Sobral up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Zane lands a hook that snaps the head of Sobral backwards. Sobral has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Zane is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. A head punch blocked on the inside by Sobral. Zane is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. A head punch on the inside from Zane fails to land. #BC2# Sobral breaks from the clinch.
Sobral shoots in for a takedown but Zane shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Zane was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Sobral moves out of range of the strikes. Sobral walks straight into a right hand from Zane - that's dropped him! Zane jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Sobral from any more punishment! Sobral complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Zac Zane! |
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