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Event: SMASH: White Jr vs Furioto     
Date:   Apr 13, 2024
#R1#
Zemin staying out of range there.
A countering left hand to the body from Zemin misses.
Zemin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zemin misses with a two punch combination.
Sokol connects with a nice looking jab.
Zemin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sokol avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zemin moves away from the strike by Sokol.
Sokol misses with a hook. Zemin ducked under it nicely.
Sokol connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Zemin has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Zemin with a nice cross.
Zemin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zemin throws a right and a left that Sokol avoids nicely.
Sokol throwing a counter right hand but Zemin manages to avoid it.
Sokol does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zemin misses with a looping left.
Sokol ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Zemin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zemin misses with a few strikes there. #T1#
Sokol with a jab.
Sokol looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice cross by Sokol.
Jan Sokol seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sokol lands a nice hook to Zemin's body. Zemin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sokol throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Zemin on the side of the head. #CL#
Sokol moves into the clinch successfully.
Sokol tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zemin lands with a right to the head.
Zemin lands with a right to the head.
Zemin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sokol lands with a short shot to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Sokol content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Zemin fails to land.
Sokol lands 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!
Zemin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Zemin blocking some punches.
Zemin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zemin. #T2#
Sokol misses with some punches.
Zemin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zemin tries a knee to the head but Sokol blocks it.
Zemin putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sokol in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Zemin presses Sokol against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sokol.
Zemin throws a punch but it's blocked by Sokol.
Zemin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sokol lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sokol is looking to control Zemin's arms but Zemin gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sokol has his back to the cage.
Sokol is trying to stall.
Still in the clinch, Sokol scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sokol.
Sokol softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sokol stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Zemin lands a knee to the body.
Zemin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sokol.#T3#
A head punch on the inside from Sokol fails to land.
Sokol swings wildly with an uppercut but Zemin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zemin working aggressively here.
Sokol doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD#
Sokol pulls guard.
Zemin wants to stand but Sokol is controlling his posture from full guard.
Zemin is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Sokol really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T4#
Zemin wants to stand and escape but instead Sokol has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sokol wants to pass the guard but Zemin is keeping the position.
Sokol throwing strikes but missing.
Zemin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sokol is controlling him.
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 Jan Sokol will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Sokol avoids the head kick by Zemin.
Jab from Sokol.
Sokol throws a right and a left that both miss.
A big left from Sokol misses.
Zemin misses with a body shot.
Sokol throws a jab but it's blocked by Zemin.
Sokol misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zemin.
Sokol slips a jab and a cross from Zemin.
Unang Zemin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sokol slips a jab from Zemin.
Sokol thows a left - swing and a miss!
Some wild striking there from Zemin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sokol jabs Zemin right on the nose. Zemin blinks but takes it well.
Zemin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sokol.
Zemin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sokol looks to land a left hand but Zemin moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Zemin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sokol thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sokol swings widly with a right hand
and Zemin counters with a series of strikes. Sokol will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sokol catches Zemin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Unang Zemin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Sokol closes the distance and clinches.
Zemin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sokol avoids it.
Zemin landing knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sokol throws a punch but it's blocked by Zemin.
Sokol pushes Zemin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zemin leaning his opponent against the cage.
Zemin is struggling to control the position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Zemin as Sokol tries to tie him up.
Zemin trying to control the position but instead, Sokol has worked for underhooks and has pushed Zemin into the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zemin. #T2#
Sokol tries to pull guard but Zemin won't allow it.
Sokol letting Zemin take a breather here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sokol blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sokol fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zemin scores with a shoulder strike.
Sokol misses with a punch on the inside.
Zemin lands a nice uppercut.
Sokol is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Zemin looking to throw knees to the head but Sokol is blocking nicely.
Sokol blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Zemin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zemin has Sokol pushed against the cage.
Sokol fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sokol fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Zemin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sokol's face.
Sokol blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD#
Sokol drags the fight down to the ground.
Zemin tries to stand but Sokol is controlling from the bottom.
Sokol controls Zemin momentarily but Zemin frees himself.
Sokol is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Zemin is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Sokol pulls Zemin in close to prevent any damage.
Zemin wanted to stand there but Sokol had control of the position.
Sokol pulls Zemin in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Zemin wants to get up but he can't break Sokol's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Sokol trying to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Zemin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sokol needs to keep his hands up - Zemin had a free shot at his head there.#CL#
Sokol drives through and clinches with Zemin against the cage.
Sokol jumps guard but Zemin stands there with Sokol around his waist. Sokol gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Sokol. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zemin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sokol backwards.
Zemin misses with a punch on the inside.
Zemin lands a left hand.
Sokol drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sokol blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Unang Zemin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A slow jab from Sokol misses its intended target. #KD2#
Zemin lands a left and a right that send Sokol crashing to the mat, dazed. Zemin thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Sokol is rocked!
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Zemin has cracked Sokol with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Zemin lands another huge swinging hook and Sokol tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Sokol, before Zemin can land any more shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Unang Zemin!

 

Event: SMASH: Sitsongrit vs Kentas 2     
Date:   Mar 09, 2024
#R1#
Zemin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Zemin misses with a hook.
Rodrigues throwing a counter right hand but Zemin manages to avoid it.
Rodrigues throws a lazy right hand but Zemin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zemin tries to clinch but Rodrigues moves out of range.
Rodrigues seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Zemin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rodrigues was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rodrigues misses with a low kick.
Zemin only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Zemin tries to clinch but Rodrigues is having none of it.
Zemin wants to clinch up but Rodrigues keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Zemin darts in and clinches Rodrigues up against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC#
Rodrigues's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rodrigues dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zemin. That did some damage!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zemin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Zemin only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Zemin misses with a leg kick
and Rodrigues counters with a big head kick but Zemin shrugs it off.
Zemin closes the distance but Rodrigues moves to the side
and Rodrigues counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jake Rodrigues seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Zemin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rodrigues, pushing him back against the cage.#T1#
Zemin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rodrigues scores with a shot to the side of Zemin's head.
Rodrigues effectively controlling the action here.
Rodrigues can't find room to land a body shot as Zemin controls the action.
Rodrigues swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rodrigues.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rodrigues as Zemin tries to tie him up.
Rodrigues lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zemin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rodrigues tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zemin's elbow.
Rodrigues has Zemin pushed against the cage.
Rodrigues throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Rodrigues breaks from the clinch.
Zemin doesn't manage to clinch there - Rodrigues circles away. #CL2#
Zemin forces Rodrigues back against the cage and clinches.#T2#
Rodrigues blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Rodrigues fails to land.
Zemin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zemin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zemin misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Rodrigues manages to break the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodrigues throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zemin misses with a two punch combination.
Rodrigues scores with a jab to the body.
Rodrigues lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Zemin doesn't manage to clinch there - Rodrigues circles away.
Zemin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rodrigues avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zemin throws a wild body kick that Rodrigues sees coming a mile off.
Rodrigues was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Zemin moves in looking to clinch but Rodrigues pushes him off.
Rodrigues throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Rodrigues throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zemin looks to score with a jab to the body but Rodrigues is just out of range.
Rodrigues walks forward, straight into a front kick from Zemin.
Rodrigues misses with an uppercut.
As Rodrigues backs off Zemin throws a huge counter combo but Rodrigues manages to avoid it all.#CL2#
Zemin instigates a clinch.
Rodrigues blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rodrigues throws a punch but it's blocked by Zemin.
Rodrigues blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Zemin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Rodrigues misses with the head strike.
Rodrigues misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zemin keeps control of Rodrigues as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Zemin misses with a punch on the inside.
Rodrigues lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T4#
Rodrigues tries to break free but Zemin pushes him back against the cage.
A knee to the head by Zemin.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rodrigues.
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!
Rodrigues blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rodrigues taking a breather.
Zemin trying to stall but Rodrigues improves his position.
Zemin takes a shot to the head.
Zemin looking to throw knees to the head but Rodrigues is blocking nicely.
Zemin tries to stall but Rodrigues uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #BC#
Rodrigues breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Zemin darts in and clinches Rodrigues up against the cage.#BC#
Rodrigues pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rodrigues tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Zemin is able to avoid easily.
Rodrigues avoids a kick to the body. #CL2#
Zemin instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rodrigues.
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 Jake Rodrigues will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Some wild striking there from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Zemin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zemin's coach down at Gold Samurai's Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Zemin's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Jake Rodrigues is winning the standup battle so far.
Rodrigues looks to score with a jab to the body but Zemin is just out of range.
Zemin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rodrigues.
Zemin doesn't manage to clinch there - Rodrigues circles away.
Zemin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodrigues misses with a straight right.
Zemin moves out of range of the strikes.
Rodrigues throws a lazy right hand but Zemin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zemin is looking for the big counter here.
Zemin tries to clinch but Rodrigues is having none of it.
Unang Zemin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zemin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1#
Zemin slips under a jab.
Rodrigues misses with a low kick.
As Rodrigues backs off Zemin throws a huge counter combo but Rodrigues manages to avoid it all.
Zemin wants to clinch.
Rodrigues wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rodrigues is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zemin can do to turn this around?
Zemin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rodrigues moves away.
Rodrigues cracks Zemin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Zemin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rodrigues swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rodrigues bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Zemin throws a body shot but no joy.
Rodrigues thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Rodrigues paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rodrigues throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zemin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Rodrigues misses the target.
Rodrigues fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zemin manages to avoid it.
Rodrigues throws a body punch but Zemin moves out of range.
We've been told by Rodrigues's head coaches at Vale Tudo NY that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
An inside leg kick lands from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues misses with a body kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Zemin 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 Rodrigues has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rodrigues and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rodrigues ducks under a wild hook from Zemin.
Rodrigues swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rodrigues circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zemin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rodrigues.
Zemin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zemin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rodrigues's corner calls for a 1-2. Rodrigues obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T3#
Zemin is looking to clinch.
Rodrigues lands with an overhand left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rodrigues. Zemin does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Zemin clinches up with Rodrigues and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Rodrigues fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Zemin fails to land. #BC#
Rodrigues escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rodrigues is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Zemin moves forwards but Rodrigues connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Zemin scores with a punch to the head.
Zemin tries to clinch up but Rodrigues circles away and keeps his distance.
Rodrigues swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rodrigues blocks a head kick by Zemin.
A head kick misses from Zemin.
As Zemin backs away, Rodrigues returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T4#
Rodrigues circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zemin throws a sloppy head kick and Rodrigues moves out of range easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodrigues smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Zemin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rodrigues throws out the jab.
Zemin tries to clinch there but Rodrigues circles away.
Rodrigues throws a body shot but no joy.
Rodrigues tries to work over Zemin's front leg with a kick but Zemin checks it.
Rodrigues swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zemin is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rodrigues. That's going to slow Zemin down. #CL2#
Zemin has managed to clinch.
Rodrigues has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Zemin misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Zemin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rodrigues lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zemin circles away quickly and effectively.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Rodrigues dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Zemin slips a straight right by Rodrigues.
Zemin throws a counter combo.
Rodrigues throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zemin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zemin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rodrigues misses with a looping left.
Jab by Rodrigues.
Zemin moves out of range as Rodrigues strikes.
Rodrigues thumps Zemin with a low kick.
Rodrigues throws a body punch but Zemin moves out of range.
A combination from Rodrigues does no damage.
Zemin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zemin is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodrigues pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zemin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rodrigues looks to throw the jab but Zemin is out of range.
Zemin is looking for the big counter here.
Zemin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rodrigues misses with a lunging right hand
and Zemin counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Rodrigues misses with a straight left.
Zemin is looking for the big counter here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zemin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A head kick misses from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zemin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rodrigues.
Zemin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rodrigues checks it well.
Rodrigues moves out of range of the body kick from Zemin.
Rodrigues takes one to the side of the head.
Rodrigues throws a low kick but Zemin avoids it.
Rodrigues moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromZemin.
Zemin looks for the body kick but Rodrigues saw that one coming.
Rodrigues bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Zemin's head.
Rodrigues loads up on a big right hand but Zemin slips the punch.#T2#
Rodrigues bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rodrigues looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A left lands for Rodrigues.
Rodrigues misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zemin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rodrigues swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rodrigues is looking to counter punch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Zemin.
Zemin checks a leg kick.
Zemin misses with a head kick.
Zemin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rodrigues scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Rodrigues doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Zemin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rodrigues fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zemin manages to avoid it.
Rodrigues swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Rodrigues swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Zemin counters with a two punch combo.
Rodrigues moves out of range as Zemin throws a body kick.
Rodrigues throws a low kick but Zemin moves out of range easily.
Rodrigues looks to land a right hand but Zemin moved out of range.
Zemin looks to clinch
and Rodrigues counters with a nice body shot.
Zemin misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Rodrigues misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rodrigues. Zemin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jake Rodrigues is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zemin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zemin throws a head kick that misses.
Rodrigues just misses with a punch to the body.
Rodrigues rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zemin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zemin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rodrigues.
Rodrigues with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T4#
Rodrigues throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Zemin's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodrigues digs a good body shot into Zemin's ribs.
Zemin staying out of range there.
Rodrigues misses with a combination
and Zemin counters with a straight right hand.
A jab from Rodrigues does it's job there.#CL2#
Rodrigues tries to keep at a distance but Zemin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Zemin wants to break free but Rodrigues has control.
Zemin stalling.
Zemin looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Unang Zemin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zemin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Rodrigues showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rodrigues, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Rodrigues!

 

Event: SMASH: Prescott vs Benedetti     
Date:   Feb 11, 2024
#R1#
Dixon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zemin moves away.
Zemin tries to clinch but Dixon moves out of range.
Zemin scores with a sloppy right hand. Dixon should have avoided that one.
Dixon misses with a body punch
and Zemin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dixon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zemin.
Dixon misses with a combination
and Dixon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zemin fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Zemin clinches up with Dixon and pushes him back against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zemin prevents Dixon from breaking the clinch.
Dixon goes for a takedown in the clinch but Zemin prevents it. #BC#
Dixon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zemin throws a head kick but Dixon moves out of range.
Dixon looks to land a right hand but Zemin moved out of range.
Zemin only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T1#
Zemin looks to land a body kick but Dixon moved away.#CL2#
Zemin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dixon, pushing him back against the cage.
Zemin is pushing Dixon up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Zemin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dixon backwards.
Dixon working aggressively here. #BC#
Dixon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dixon misses with a left hand
and Zemin counters with a one-two to the body.
Dixon misses the shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Dixon misses #KD2#
and Zemin counters with a crisp one two that drops Dixon! Zemin thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Dixon to his feet! Dixon is in big trouble!#ROC2#Dixon is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zemin throws a head kick but Dixon moves out of range.
Oh Dixon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zemin throws a low kick but Dixon avoids it.
Dixon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dixon thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Dixon misses.
Zemin cracks Dixon with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Dixon tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Zemin pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Dixon is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Unang Zemin!

 

Event: SMASH: Tryastsyn vs Barrels     
Date:   Jan 07, 2024
#R1#
Zemin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lacasa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lacasa throws a good cross that connects.
Zemin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lacasa lands with a cross.
Zemin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Zemin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lacasa working aggressively here.
Zemin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lacasa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Zemin looking to throw knees to the head but Lacasa is blocking nicely.
Zemin missing with knees to the body.
Zemin lands an uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Zemin.
Lacasa is leaning against Zemin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lacasa blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Zemin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lacasa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zemin.
Lacasa lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lacasa looks to score with a jab to the body but Zemin is just out of range.
Zemin is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#T1#
Lacasa misses with a hook.
Zemin needs to keep his hands up - Lacasa had a free shot at his head there.
Lacasa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lacasa keeps the fight on the outside.
Zemin slips under a jab.
Zemin has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Lacasa throws a series of punches but Zemin moves out of range.
Zemin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lacasa.
Diego Lacasa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lacasa misses with a straight right.
Zemin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lacasa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lacasa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zemin was well out of range. Poor timing from Lacasa.
Zemin lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Lacasa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zemin's head backwards.
Zemin tries to clinch but Lacasa is having none of it.
Zemin wants to clinch up but Lacasa keeps it at a distance.
A combination from Lacasa does no damage.
Lacasa lands a slapping body shot.
Zemin blocks a jab.#T2#
Lacasa misses with an uppercut. Zemin saw that one coming.
Lacasa looks to throw the jab but Zemin is out of range.
Zemin tries a head kick but it misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lacasa lands the left hand.
Lacasa lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Zemin moves in looking to clinch but Lacasa pushes him off.
Lacasa just misses with a punch to the body.
Zemin walks into a jab.
Lacasa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lacasa digs a good hook to Zemin's body.
Zemin throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lacasa lands a right hook to the body.
Lacasa misses with a body shot.
A slow jab from Lacasa misses its intended target.
Zemin ducks under a wild hook from Lacasa.
We've been told by Lacasa's head coaches at Alpha Brasil that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Zemin tries to clinch but Lacasa is having none of it.
Lacasa throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Zemin defending well as Lacasa loads up on a big left hand.
Zemin slips a jab from Lacasa.
Zemin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lacasa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zemin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Zemin tries to land a leg kick but Lacasa saw it coming and moves away.
A head kick misses from Zemin.
Zemin is looking to clinch.
Lacasa just misses with a punch to the body.
Zemin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zemin goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Zemin tries a head kick but it misses.
Lacasa misses with an uppercut. Zemin saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Zemin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zemin does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Lacasa swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Zemin.
Lacasa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lacasa on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zemin lands a slapping body shot.
Lacasa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lacasa misses the jab.
Lacasa swings for the body but Zemin moves out of range.
Lacasa throws a lazy right hand but Zemin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lacasa just misses with a punch to the body.
Lacasa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zemin moves away.
Zemin tries a head kick but it misses.
Zemin tries to clinch up.
An attempted straight right counter from Lacasa misses the target.
Lacasa looks to land a left hand but Zemin moved out of range nicely.
Zemin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lacasa feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Zemins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Zemin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lacasa circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lacasa counters with a nice uppercut.
Lacasa misses the shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Lacasa dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Lacasa throws a jab when Zemin was well out of range.#CL2#
Zemin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lacasa, pushing him back against the cage.
Lacasa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lacasa throws a punch but it's blocked by Zemin.
Zemin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lacasa swings wildly with an uppercut but Zemin uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lacasa.
Lacasa lands an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zemin.
Lacasa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zemin backwards.
Lacasa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Zemin on the inside.
Lacasa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zemin can do to turn this around?
Lacasa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zemin tries a knee to the head but Lacasa blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zemin lands a nice uppercut.
Lacasa avoiding damage as Zemin throws knees to the body.
Lacasa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zemin's elbow. #T1#
Zemin scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Zemin.
Zemin is pushing Lacasa up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Lacasa lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Zemin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lacasa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zemin manages to avoid it.
Lacasa misses with a body shot.
Diego Lacasa is winning the standup battle so far.
Zemin throws the kick towards the body but Lacasa avoids it.
Unang Zemin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zemin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lacasa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zemin misses with a kick to the body.
Lacasa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lacasa scores with a jab.
Lacasa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lacasa slips under a jab from Zemin.#T2#
Lacasa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lacasa darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Zemin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lacasa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lacasa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zemin.
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!
Zemin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL2#
Zemin moves into range and clinches up with Lacasa.
Lacasa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lacasa.
Zemin trying to land knees to the body.
Zemin misses with a knee strike. #BC2#
Zemin breaks from the clinch.
Lacasa looks to land a left hand but Zemin moved out of range nicely.
Zemin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Zemin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Good shot there by Lacasa.
Lacasa throws an overhand right that lands on Zemin's shoulder, as Zemin tries to avoid the shot.
Lacasa looks to land a left hand but Zemin moved out of range nicely.#T3#
A head kick misses from Zemin.
Lacasa lands a jab to the head.
Lacasa is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Zemin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Zemin doesn't manage to clinch there - Lacasa circles away.
Zemin moves out of range as Lacasa strikes.
Zemin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lacasa throws a hook but Zemin blocks it.
Good standup being displayed there by Lacasa as he connects with a hook.
Zemin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zemin throws a counter combo.
Zemin throws a sloppy head kick and Lacasa moves out of range easily.
Zemin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lacasa throws out the jab.
Zemin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zemin plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT2#It looks like Diego Lacasa has been cut.
Lacasa swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Zemin.
Lacasa avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lacasa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zemin.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zemin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lacasa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zemin throws a lazy right hand but Lacasa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lacasa lands a right hook to the body.
Lacasa scores with a jab to the head.
Zemin is looking to land body kicks.
Lacasa throws out a loose jab but Zemin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lacasa throws the left hand but Zemin avoids the punch easily.
Lacasa lands a jab to Zemin's midsection.
Lacasa lands a jab.
Lacasa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zemin.
As Lacasa backs off Zemin throws a huge counter combo but Lacasa manages to avoid it all.
Zemin is looking to clinch.
A head kick misses from Zemin.
Lacasa tests Zemin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lacasa. Zemin does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Lacasa misses.
Zemin throws a lazy head kick
and Lacasa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Lacasa dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Diego Lacasa'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. This is the final round!#R3#
Zemin misses with a double jab.
Zemin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lacasa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lacasa just misses with a punch to the body.
Lacasa lands with a good body shot.
Nice shot lands for Lacasa.
Lacasa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zemin.
Lacasa misses with a straight left.
Lacasa misses with a looping left.
Lacasa looks to land a right hand but Zemin moved out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Lacasa. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lacasa.
Lacasa looks to land a left hand but Zemin moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zemin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Good exchange - Lacasa coming out on top.
Lacasa connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Zemin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lacasa.
Lacasa pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Zemin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lacasa. Zemin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zemin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lacasa takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lacasa lunges at Zemin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zemin's hand.
Lacasa clobbers Zemin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lacasa looks to score with a jab to the body but Zemin is just out of range.
Despite the aggression on Zemin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A jab from Lacasa does it's job there.
Lacasa misses with an uppercut.
Lacasa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zemin doesn't seem bothered though.
A punch combination from Zemin misses.
Zemin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zemin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Zemin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lacasa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zemin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
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!
Lacasa throws a shot from downtown. Zemin moves away and avoids it.
As Lacasa backs off Zemin throws a huge counter combo but Lacasa manages to avoid it all.#T2#
Zemin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zemin moves out of range of the strikes.
Zemin throws a series of punches but Lacasa moves out of range. #CL2#
Zemin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zemin.
Lacasa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zemin blocks an uppercut.
Unang Zemin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Zemin dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Zemin.
Zemin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lacasa backwards.
Lacasa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zemin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Zemin lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lacasa. #T3#
Lacasa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Zemin takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zemin.
Zemin scores with a shoulder strike.
Zemin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Zemin tries to stall but Lacasa uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lacasa tries to work over Zemin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Lacasa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lacasa looks to throw the jab but Zemin is out of range.
Zemin throws a counter combo.
Zemin tries to land a front kick but Lacasa steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A swing and a miss from Lacasa.
Despite the aggression on Zemin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Zemin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lacasa.
Zemin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A big right from Lacasa misses.
Zemin throws a fast counter high kick but Lacasa manages to duck under it in time.
Lacasa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zemin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lacasa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Diego Lacasa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Lacasa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zemin.
Lacasa scores with a body shot.
Zemin is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lacasa.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zemin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lacasa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lacasa misses with a wild body shot.
Zemin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lacasa.
Lacasa looks to land a right hand but Zemin moved out of range.
Zemin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lacasa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lacasa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lacasa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zemin.
Lacasa bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Zemin's head.
Zemin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lacasa scores with a crisp jab that stopped Zemin in his tracks.
Zemin throws a one two combo.
Unang Zemin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zemin looks to land a combination but Lacasa avoids it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Lacasa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lacasa, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Lacasa!

An out of breath Diego Lacasa thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: ENIGMA 184     
Date:   Dec 17, 2023
#R1##CL#
Zemin gets a clinch.
A short right from Zemin.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zemin.
A frustrated look appears on Bandolero's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bandolero wants to get back to striking at distance but Zemin won't allow it.
Bandolero drops down looking for an ankle pick but Zemin pulls his leg out and moves away.
Zemin lands a glancing blow to the side of Bandolero's head.
Zemin misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Zemin moves into the clinch.
Bandolero wants to break free but Zemin has control.
Zemin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bandolero is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Zemin to keep the fight standing.
Bandolero swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zemin.
Zemin throws a head punch that misses.
Zemin gets underhooks to prevent Bandolero's takedown attempt.
Unang Zemin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Giacomo Bandolero.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee calls for Zemin to work.
Bandolero misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Zemin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Zemin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zemin slowing the pace effectively.
A frustrated look appears on Bandolero's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Zemin lands a shoulder strike.
Bandolero is trying to force a seperation but Zemin has the dominant position.
Bandolero can't break the clinch.
Zemin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bandolero's efforts to push away.
Bandolero throws a punch but it's blocked by Zemin.
Bandolero takes a shot to the head.
Bandolero wants to break free but Zemin has control.
Bandolero can't break the clinch.
Zemin lands with a right to the head.
Bandolero wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zemin has him pressed against the cage.
Zemin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zemin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zemin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zemin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bandolero.
Bandolero working hard to break the clinch.
Bandolero wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zemin has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Bandolero's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zemin.
Bandolero is trying to break the clinch but Zemin is controlling him.
Zemin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bandolero has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Zemin controlling the action here for a moment.
Bandolero has had enough of the clinch but Zemin keeps him there for the moment.
Zemin pushes Bandolero back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zemin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bandolero wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Zemin content to slow the pace in the clinch. #BC2#
Bandolero escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zemin tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bandolero counters with a one-two to the body.
Zemin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Zemin tries to clinch up.#T3#
Zemin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bandolero is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL#
Zemin instigates a clinch.
Bandolero scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bandolero is trying to break the clinch but Zemin has him pressed against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bandolero throws an elbow but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zemin.
Zemin gets underhooks to prevent Bandolero's takedown attempt.
Zemin looking to throw knees to the head but Bandolero is blocking nicely.
Zemin working aggressively here.
Zemin prevents Bandolero from breaking the clinch.
Zemin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zemin has Bandolero pressed against the cage, preventing Bandolero from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've been informed that Bandolero has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Zemin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bandolero wants to break the clinch but can't.
Zemin prevents Bandolero from breaking the clinch.#T4#
Bandolero lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zemin backwards.
Zemin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zemin misses with the head strike.
Zemin lands with a light punch inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zemin throws a head punch that misses.
Bandolero tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Zemin smiles and moves away. #CL#
Zemin clinches up with Bandolero and pushes him back against the cage.
Zemin takes a shot to the head.
Zemin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bandolero working aggressively here.
Zemin lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC#Bandolero is rocked!
Zemin is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Bandolero is still on wobbly legs! Can Zemin finish him?
Zemin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A frustrated look appears on Bandolero's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Zemin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bandolero blocking some punches.
Bandolero misses with some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Unang Zemin dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Zemin throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Bandolero is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Unang Zemin!

 

Event: APEX 7     
Date:   Oct 22, 2023
#R1#
Rooster slips under a jab.
Rooster displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zemin throws out the jab.
Rooster gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Zemin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zemin throws a shot from downtown. Rooster moves away and avoids it.#CL2#
Zemin closes the distance and clinches.
Rooster misses with an elbow strike.
Rooster blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zemin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zemin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rooster definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#BC#
Rooster manages to break the clinch.
Rooster is looking to clinch but Zemin is avoiding it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Some wild striking there from Zemin.
Zemin throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Rooster crashing down! Rooster tries to stagger back to his feet but Zemin just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Rooster asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Unang Zemin!

 

Event: RISE 195: Popara vs Souza     
Date:   Sep 09, 2023
#R1#
PĂ©rez throws the left hand but Zemin avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Zemin moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zemin.
Zemin with an attempt at a knee that misses. #BC#
PĂ©rez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zemin misses with a hook. PĂ©rez ducked under it nicely.
PĂ©rez looks to land a right hand but Zemin moved out of range.
PĂ©rez walks into a straight right hand from Zemin.
Zemin just misses with a punch to the body.
Zemin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Zemin throws a looping overhand right but PĂ©rez ducks down to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and PĂ©rez tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
PĂ©rez looks to score with a jab to the body but Zemin is just out of range.
PĂ©rez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zemin.
Zemin misses with a looping right.
PĂ©rez slips under a jab.
Zemin slips under a jab from PĂ©rez.
Zemin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. PĂ©rez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
PĂ©rez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like PĂ©rez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zemin connects with a body shot that sends PĂ©rez's belly button to the back.
Zemin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T1#
The crowd cheers as PĂ©rez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Zemin doesn't seem phased though.
Unang Zemin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Zemin rushes PĂ©rez and presses him up against the cage.
PĂ©rez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zemin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zemin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
PĂ©rez is trying to force a seperation but Zemin has the dominant position.
A shot in the inside from Zemin.
Zemin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zemin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zemin scores with a shot to the side of PĂ©rez's head.
A head punch on the inside from Zemin fails to land.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Zemin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite PĂ©rez's efforts to push away.
PĂ©rez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zemin gets through PĂ©rez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zemin is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Zemin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zemin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zemin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
PĂ©rez tries to break the clinch but Zemin is controlling the position.
A short uppercut from PĂ©rez.
PĂ©rez has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Zemin lands with a left to the head.
Zemin tries a knee to the head but PĂ©rez blocks it.
PĂ©rez working aggressively here.
Zemin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zemin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zemin lands a hook that snaps the head of PĂ©rez backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Zemin fails to land. #BC#
PĂ©rez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
PĂ©rez lands a body shot.
PĂ©rez lands a jab to the head. #T3#
Zemin slips under a jab.
Zemin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zemin throws a right hand that PĂ©rez ducks under and follows up with a left that PĂ©rez also avoids with ease.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Zemin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from PĂ©rez finds it's way round the side to connect with Zemin's head.
Zemin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zemin throws a lazy right hand but PĂ©rez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zemin's coach down at Gold Samurai's Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Zemin's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
PĂ©rez swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Zemin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zemin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by PĂ©rez.
Zemin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zemin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
PĂ©rez throws a hook but Zemin blocks it.
Zemin slips under a jab.
It seemed like Zemin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
PĂ©rez throws the left hand but Zemin avoids the punch easily.
Zemin thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from PĂ©rez misses.
PĂ©rez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zemin manages to avoid it.
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!
Some wild striking there from PĂ©rez. #T4#
PĂ©rez staying out of range there.
Zemin thows a left - swing and a miss!
PĂ©rez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
PĂ©rez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
PĂ©rez missing with a left hand there. Zemin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice straight punches there by PĂ©rez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of PĂ©rez.
PĂ©rez throws out a loose jab but Zemin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zemin is looking for the big counter here.
A big right from Zemin misses.
Zemin misses with a head kick.
PĂ©rez moves out of range as Zemin strikes.
PĂ©rez is looking for a counter combo.
Zemin tries to move into range but PĂ©rez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
PĂ©rez lands a jab to Zemin's midsection.
Zemin looks to land a body kick but PĂ©rez moved away.
Zemin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but PĂ©rez was well out of range. Poor timing from Zemin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
PĂ©rez keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
PĂ©rez tries to keep at a distance but Zemin has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short right from Zemin on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Unang Zemin dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
PĂ©rez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
PĂ©rez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zemin cracks PĂ©rez with a good jab.
PĂ©rez misses with a hook. Zemin ducked under it nicely.
Zemin wants to land a leg kick but PĂ©rez is out of range.
The fighters circling - Zemin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
PĂ©rez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zemin.
It looked like PĂ©rez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zemin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
PĂ©rez looks to land a right hand but Zemin moved out of range.
PĂ©rez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Zemin misses with a looping right.
Nice uppercut lands for Zemin. That snapped PĂ©rez's head back.
Zemin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zemin throws a series of punches but PĂ©rez moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Zemin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with PĂ©rez, pushing him back against the cage.
Zemin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Unang Zemin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC#
PĂ©rez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zemin 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.#T1#
PĂ©rez swinging wildly here.
Zemin misses with a straight left.
Zemin misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL2#
Zemin moves into the clinch.
Zemin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zemin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
PĂ©rez wants to break free but Zemin has control.
PĂ©rez managing to block the knees to the body from Zemin.
Zemin looking to slow down the pace here.
Zemin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zemin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Zemin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
PĂ©rez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
PĂ©rez working aggressively here.
Zemin misses with a knee to the head. #T2#
Zemin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zemin lands with a short shot to the head.
A short left from Zemin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zemin lands with a short shot to the head.
Zemin throws a head punch that misses.
Zemin throws a head punch that misses.
Zemin working aggressively here.
Zemin tries a knee to the head but PĂ©rez blocks it.
PĂ©rez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zemin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zemin misses with some punches.
Zemin lands a nice uppercut.
Zemin misses with a punch on the inside.
Zemin throws a punch but it's blocked by PĂ©rez.
Zemin tries a knee to the head but PĂ©rez blocks it.
Zemin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite PĂ©rez's efforts to push away.
Zemin blocking some punches. #T3#
Zemin looking to stall.
Zemin lands with a light punch inside.
PĂ©rez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zemin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zemin misses with the head strike.
Zemin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Zemin blocking some punches.
PĂ©rez misses with a punch on the inside.
PĂ©rez misses with a hook from the clinch.
PĂ©rez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zemin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zemin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite PĂ©rez's efforts to push away.
Zemin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
PĂ©rez blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4##BC#
PĂ©rez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
PĂ©rez slips a straight right by Zemin.
PĂ©rez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
PĂ©rez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
PĂ©rez is trying to break the clinch but Zemin is controlling him.
Zemin looking to throw knees to the head but PĂ©rez is blocking nicely.
A frustrated look appears on PĂ©rez's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Zemin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
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!
Zemin tries to close the distance and clinch up but PĂ©rez swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Zemin has closed the distance and engaged PĂ©rez in a clinch.
PĂ©rez swings wildly with an uppercut but Zemin uses good head movement to avoid it.
PĂ©rez blocks an uppercut.
PĂ©rez swings wildly with an uppercut but Zemin uses good head movement to avoid it.
PĂ©rez throws a punch but it's blocked by Zemin.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Unang Zemin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! 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#
Zemin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
PĂ©rez dips to his left and cracks Zemin with an uppercut!
A jab from Zemin misses.
PĂ©rez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
PĂ©rez avoids the head kick by Zemin.
Unang Zemin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zemin throws a body punch but PĂ©rez moves out of range.
PĂ©rez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zemin throws out the jab.
Zemin misses with a head kick.
Zemin tries a head kick but it misses.
Zemin walks into a left hand.
The fighters circling - Zemin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zemin ducks under a wild hook from PĂ©rez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zemin lands with a good body shot.
Zemin throws a series of punches but PĂ©rez avoids them all with ease.
Zemin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by PĂ©rez.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zemin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract PĂ©rez.
Zemin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zemin slips a jab from PĂ©rez.
Zemin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from PĂ©rez.#T1#
Zemin misses with the combination.
PĂ©rez blocks a head kick by Zemin.
Zemin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
PĂ©rez drops his hands momentarily and Zemin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Zemin tries to close the distance and clinch but PĂ©rez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from PĂ©rez misses the target.
PĂ©rez throws a shot from downtown. Zemin moves away and avoids it.
Zemin misses with a hook.
Zemin connects with a looping right hand.
Zemin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps PĂ©rez's head backwards.
Zemin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits PĂ©rezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
PĂ©rez blocks a head kick by Zemin.
Zemin misses with a wild combination.
Zemin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting PĂ©rez counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
PĂ©rez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zemin.
Ariel PĂ©rez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Zemin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd cheers as PĂ©rez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Zemin doesn't seem phased though.
PĂ©rez looks to throw the jab but Zemin is out of range.
Zemin scores with a sloppy right hand. PĂ©rez should have avoided that one.
Zemin slips a jab from PĂ©rez.
Some wild striking there from PĂ©rez.
PĂ©rez pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Zemin back to the cage. PĂ©rez follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Zemin throws the left hand but PĂ©rez avoids the punch easily.
Zemin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from PĂ©rez.
Zemin throws a head kick but PĂ©rez moves out of range.
Zemin misses with a hook. PĂ©rez ducked under it nicely.
Zemin throws out a loose jab but PĂ©rez uses good head movement to avoid it.
PĂ©rez is looking for a counter combo.
Zemin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
PĂ©rez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zemin manages to avoid it.
Zemin jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3##CL2#
PĂ©rez tries to keep at a distance but Zemin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Zemin working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Zemin fails to land.
Zemin swings wildly with an uppercut but PĂ©rez uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zemin.
Zemin unloads a knee to the mid-section.
PĂ©rez misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zemin.
A nice left hand lands by Zemin.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for PĂ©rez.
Zemin stalling against the cage.
PĂ©rez working aggressively here.
PĂ©rez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T4#
PĂ©rez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
PĂ©rez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zemin misses with a punch on the inside.
Zemin working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zemin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zemin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
PĂ©rez misses with a punch on the inside.
PĂ©rez working aggressively here.
PĂ©rez misses with a short punch on the inside.
PĂ©rez throws a punch but it's blocked by Zemin.
PĂ©rez blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
PĂ©rez manages to break the clinch.
PĂ©rez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CL2#
Zemin clinches.
Zemin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zemin lands a hook that snaps the head of PĂ©rez backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
Unang Zemin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zemin 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 William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Unang Zemin!

 

Event: RISE 191: Hubble vs Benjamin     
Date:   Aug 12, 2023
#R1#
Zemin lands with a cross. #CL#
Zemin closes the distance and pushes Son back into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zemin.
Son misses with an elbow strike.
Zemin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Son wants to break the clinch but can't.
Zemin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Son avoids it.
Zemin lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zemin.
The referee calls for Son to work.
Son takes a shot to the head.
Zemin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Son's efforts to push away.
Son looking to slow down the pace here.#BC2#
Son escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Son rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zemin counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Son misses with a hook to the body
and Zemin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Son uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zemin.
A shot to the body from Son misses
and Zemin counters with a stiff right hand.
Son tried to score with a low kick but Zemin checks it.
Son throws a leg kick but Zemin sees it coming and moves out of range.
Wingers Son seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Zemin with a hook.
Son throws a body punch but Zemin moves out of range.
Zemin throws the left hand but Son avoids the punch easily.
Son throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Zemin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Son can't find room to land a body shot as Zemin controls the action.
Zemin taking a breather.
Zemin throws a punch but it's blocked by Son.
Son stalling the fight.
Zemin holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Zemin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Son blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Son.
Son is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Zemin blocking some punches.
Zemin scores with a shoulder strike.
Son misses with the head strike. #T2#
Son is looking to control Zemin's arms but Zemin gets an underhook and turns him. Now Son has his back to the cage.
Zemin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zemin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Son.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Son swings wildly with an uppercut but Zemin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Zemin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Zemin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Son blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Son dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Son fails to land.
Zemin is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Son working hard to break the clinch.
Son throws an elbow but it misses.
Son wants to break free but Zemin has control.
Zemin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Son backwards. #BC2#
Son manages to break the clinch.
Zemin is looking to clinch.
A low kick from Son is predictable there
and Zemin counters with a straight right hand.#T3##CL#
Zemin has managed to clinch.
Zemin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zemin has a couple of punches blocked by Son.
Son has had enough of the clinch but Zemin keeps him there for the moment.
Son taking a breather.
Son lands a left hand.
Son tries to work over Zemin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zemin lands a hook that snaps the head of Son backwards.
Zemin content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Zemin.
Zemin blocking some punches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Son as Zemin tries to tie him up.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Zemin blocks an uppercut.
Zemin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Son breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Son throws a right hand that misses
and Zemin counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Zemin closes the distance and clinches. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Son fails to land.
Zemin gets through Son's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Zemin looking to throw knees to the head but Son is blocking nicely.
Son is trying to break the clinch but Zemin has him pressed against the cage.
Son is looking to break free of the clinch but Zemin has double underhooks.
Son wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Son is looking to break free of the clinch but Zemin has double underhooks.
Zemin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Son's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Son manages to break the clinch.
Son bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Zemin's head.
Zemin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Son.
Son throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Zemin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Son tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zemin throws a big shot that misses.
Zemin is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Donk. Zemin catches Son right on the button with a cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zemin tries to clinch there but Son circles away.
Zemin misses the jab.
Son throws a wild body kick that Zemin sees coming a mile off.
Son connects with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Unang Zemin dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Son uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Son throws a leg kick
and Zemin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Son throws the left hand but Zemin avoids the punch easily.
Zemin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Son throws a looping overhand right but Zemin ducks down to avoid it.
Zemin is looking to clinch.
Son scores with a decent looking hook.
Zemin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zemin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A jab from Zemin misses.
Zemin is looking to clinch.
Zemin is looking to clinch.
A left lands for Son.#CL#
Zemin has taken the fight to the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zemin blocking some punches.
Zemin lands a left hand. #BC2#
Son breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zemin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Son can do to turn this around?
Son circles away from the clinch attempt.
Son throws a fast counter high kick but Zemin manages to duck under it in time.
Zemin checks the leg kick.
Son keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
Son misses with a wild body shot.
Zemin wants to clinch.#CL#
Zemin clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Son.
Son swings wildly with an uppercut but Zemin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Son fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zemin.
Son misses with some punches.
Zemin blocks a body shot from Son.
Son stalling against the cage.
Zemin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zemin has Son pressed against the cage, preventing Son from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short right from Son on the inside.
Zemin avoiding damage. #T2#
Zemin landing knees to the head.
Son working aggressively here.
Unang Zemin has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Zemin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Son throws a hook but Zemin avoids it easily.
Son just misses with a punch to the body.
Zemin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zemin tries to clinch up but Son circles away and keeps his distance.
Zemin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zemin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Zemin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zemin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Son throws out the jab.
Nice jab there from Son.
A slapping leg kick lands for Son. #CL#
Zemin drives through and clinches with Son against the cage.
Zemin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Son backwards.
Son looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Son misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zemin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Son swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Son swings wildly with an uppercut but Zemin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Son scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Son breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zemin defending well as Son loads up on a big left hand.
Son misses with an uppercut. Zemin saw that one coming.
Son cracks a nice hook into Zemin's ribs.#CL#
Zemin drives through and clinches with Son against the cage. #BC2#
Son escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice shot by Zemin.
Zemin doesn't manage to clinch there - Son circles away.
Son is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Zemin moves away from the strike by Son.
Zemin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Son.
Son throws a series of punches but Zemin avoids them all with ease.
A little feinted left hand from Zemin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Son tried to score with a low kick but Zemin checks it.
Zemin throws out a loose jab but Son uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Son closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T4##CL#
Son gets tackled into the cage by Zemin. Zemin maintains the clinch.
Son is looking to break free of the clinch but Zemin has double underhooks. #BC#
Zemin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zemin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Son paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Son throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slow jab from Son misses its intended target.
Zemin thinks about countering with a body kick.
Son clobbers Zemin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A lazy left from Son finds it's target.
Zemin ducks under a wild hook from Son.
Son attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Son keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zemin.
Zemin staying out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from Zemin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Son dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zemin. That did some damage!
Son misses with a lunging right hand
and Zemin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zemin doesn't manage to clinch there - Son circles away.
Son swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zemin slips a straight right by Son.
Son throws a lazy right hand but Zemin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Son takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Wingers Son will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Zemin moves out of range of the strikes.
Son walks into a stiff left hand from Zemin.
Zemin blocks a jab.
Son walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Zemin wants to clinch.
Son misses with a right hand
and Zemin counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#Son is rocked!
Son needs to keep his hands up - Zemin had a free shot at his head there.
Son is still on wobbly legs! Can Zemin finish him?
Zemin defending well as Son loads up on a big left hand.
Zemin misses with a hook.
Zemin lands an overhand right.
Zemin tries to clinch up.
Zemin tries to close the distance and clinch but Son swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Unang Zemin is winning the standup battle so far.
Zemin pounces like a tiger and cracks Son with a vicious hook! Son is down but not out! Zemin follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Unang Zemin!

 

Event: RISE 179     
Date:   Jun 17, 2023
#R1#
Zemin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brown drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Zemin defends it well.
Zemin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gold Samurai's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Zemin is looking to clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Brown has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#TD2#
Brown shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Brown 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.
Zemin is trying to stand back up but Brown is controlling him
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown throwing shots but Zemin is blocking nicely.
Brown prevents Zemin from standing back up.
Zemin is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Brown scores with a couple of nice shots.
Brown is nestled in close to Zemin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Zemin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Brown on the ground.
Zemin taking some punishment here, with Brown in his half guard. #T1#
Brown is nestled in close to Zemin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Brown passes to side control.
Brown lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Zemin down.
Brown working the ground and pound.
Zemin wants to get back to his feet.
Brown is putting a hurting on Zemin here, landing some big shots from side control.
Zemin takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Zemin is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Brown has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Brown looks up at the clock and then as Zemin takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Brown smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Brown has hold of Zemin's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Zemin tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Brown cranks the arm and Zemin screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Zemin, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Hoodoo Brown!
A relieved looking Hoodoo Brown thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: RISE 172     
Date:   May 20, 2023
#R1#
Zemin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Brychczy has time to react.
Brychczy scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Brychczy throws a jab when Zemin was well out of range.
Brychczy lands with a hook. Zemin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Brychczy slips under a jab from Zemin.
Brychczy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brychczy is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zemin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Brychczy lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Zemin has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A jab from Zemin misses.
A quick step to the side and Brychczy tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zemin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brychczy has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ubergym in the buildup to the fight.
Brychczy misses the shot to the body.
Brychczy looks to score with a jab to the body but Zemin is just out of range.
Zemin lands with an uppercut that bounces Brychczy off the cage and back into range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brychczy lands a jab to the nose.
Zemin wants to clinch up but Brychczy keeps it at a distance.
A big left from Zemin misses.
Brychczy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Zemins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Zemin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zemin looks to score with a jab to the body but Brychczy is just out of range.
Brychczy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CL2#
Zemin takes the fight into the clinch.
Zemin working aggressively here. #T1#
Zemin scores with a shot to the side of Brychczy's head.
A head punch on the inside from Zemin fails to land.
Brychczy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brychczy.
Zemin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Zemin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brychczy looks to land a combination. Zemin sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Zemin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zemin missing with a left hand there. Brychczy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zemin tests Brychczy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Brychczy with a hook.
Brychczy throws a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brychczy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #KD2#
Zemin drops Brychczy with a beautiful combination! Brychczy stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Zemin is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Brychczy is rocked!
A slow jab from Brychczy misses its intended target.
Oh Brychczy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zemin slips under a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zemin! But no joy.
Zemin tries to clinch but Brychczy moves out of range.
Zemin is looking to clinch but Brychczy is avoiding it. #T2#
Zemin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brychczy throws out the jab.
Brychczy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zemin doesn't seem bothered though.
Brychczy seems to have got his legs back now.
Brychczy scores with a nice head shot.
Brychczy scores with a jab. Zemin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Zemin tries a head kick but it misses.
Good shot there by Zemin.
Brychczy misses with an uppercut.
Zemin moves in looking to clinch but Brychczy pushes him off.
Brychczy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Zemin 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 swing and a miss from Brychczy.
Zemin throws a big counter head kick but Brychczy avoids it with no problem.
Zemin moves in looking to clinch but Brychczy pushes him off.
Zemin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zemin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brychczy.
Zemin avoids a punch combination nicely. #CL2#
Zemin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Zemin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Zemin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zemin throws a punch but it's blocked by Brychczy.
Brychczy misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Brychczy fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brychczy.
Zemin prevents a body shot from Brychczy.
Zemin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brychczy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Brychczy misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Brychczy.
A shot in the inside from Zemin.
Brychczy digs a right hand underneath Zemin's ribcage. Zemin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zemin.
Zemin throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Zemin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Zemin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Brychczy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zemin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brychczy working aggressively here.
Brychczy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zemin swings wildly with an uppercut but Brychczy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zemin swings wildly with an uppercut but Brychczy uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Zemin working aggressively here.
Brychczy lands a right hand.
Zemin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Brychczy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zemin blocks an uppercut.
Zemin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Brychczy working aggressively here.
Brychczy lands an uppercut.
Zemin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brychczy misses with a punch to the body.
Brychczy pushes Zemin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zemin lands a right hand.
Zemin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brychczy lands a nice shot to the body.
Brychczy lands a shoulder strike.
Brychczy lands a shot to the body.
Brychczy lands a right hand.
Nice body punch from Brychczy.
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 Marek Brychczy will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Brychczy looks to score with a jab to the body but Zemin is just out of range.
Zemin wants to clinch up but Brychczy keeps it at a distance.
Zemin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brychczy swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Zemin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Brychczy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zemin pushes Brychczy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brychczy misses with a body punch.
Zemin is struggling to control the position.
Zemin blocks an uppercut.
Brychczy misses with a punch to the body.
Brychczy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Zemin.
A left hand lands to the body for Brychczy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zemin.
Zemin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brychczy backwards.
Zemin has a couple of punches blocked by Brychczy.
Zemin is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Zemin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brychczy working aggressively here. #T1#
Zemin prevents a body shot from Brychczy.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brychczy.
Zemin throws a head punch that misses.
Brychczy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zemin misses with an elbow over the top.
A left hand lands to the body for Brychczy.
Brychczy misses with the head strike.
Zemin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brychczy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Brychczy tries a body shot but Zemin blocks it.
Brychczy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brychczy has a couple of punches blocked by Zemin.
A short body shot lands from Zemin as the two fighters clinch.
Brychczy lands a body punch.
Zemin takes a shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Brychczy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Brychczy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Brychczy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
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!
Brychczy throws a hook to the side of Zemin's head but Zemin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2##CL2#
Zemin has Brychczy up against the cage in a clinch.
Zemin tries to land a knee to the head but Brychczy blocks with his arms.
A head punch on the inside from Zemin fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brychczy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zemin.
Marek Brychczy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch on the inside from Zemin fails to land.
Zemin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brychczy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zemin throws a punch but it's blocked by Brychczy.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brychczy.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Brychczy as Zemin tries to tie him up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zemin.
Zemin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brychczy pushes Zemin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Zemin scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brychczy.
Zemin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brychczy blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Brychczy misses with a body punch.
Zemin blocking some punches.
Brychczy working aggressively here.
Zemin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Zemin fails to land.
Zemin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brychczy misses with a body punch.
Brychczy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Zemin misses with the head strike.
Brychczy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brychczy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brychczy.
Zemin has a couple of punches blocked by Brychczy.
Brychczy has a couple of punches blocked by Zemin.
A head punch on the inside from Zemin fails to land.
Brychczy misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Brychczy scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Brychczy fails to land. #T4#
Zemin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Brychczy lands a body punch in the clinch.
Brychczy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Brychczy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
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!
Brychczy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Brychczy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zemin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Brychczy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brychczy tries a body shot but Zemin blocks it.
A short right from Zemin.
Zemin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Zemin throws a head punch that misses.
Brychczy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zemin takes a shot to the head.
Zemin has a couple of punches blocked by Brychczy.
Zemin working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Zemin fails to land.
Zemin has a couple of punches blocked by Brychczy.
Brychczy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Marek Brychczy will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Brychczy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brychczy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Zemin is looking to clinch.
Brychczy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brychczy staying out of range there.
A counter left hand to the body from Brychczy misses its target.
Brychczy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zemin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Marek Brychczy is winning the standup battle so far.
Zemin lands with an overhand left.
Brychczy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brychczy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Brychczy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zemin throws out a counter right but Brychczy avoids it with no problem.
The fighters circling - Zemin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brychczy keeps the fight on the outside.
Zemin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brychczy.
Marek Brychczy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zemin misses the jab.
Brychczy lands a jab to Zemin's midsection.
Zemin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brychczy misses the jab.
Brychczy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zemin.
Brychczy keeps the fight on the outside.
Brychczy swinging wildly here. #T1#
Brychczy blocks a jab.
Brychczy digs a good hook to Zemin's body.
Brychczy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zemin manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Zemin clinches up with Brychczy and pushes him back against the cage.
Zemin leaning against his opponent.
Zemin swings wildly with an uppercut but Brychczy uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brychczy. #BC#
Brychczy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zemin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A swing and a miss from Zemin.
Zemin throws a lazy right hand but Brychczy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brychczy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Zemin has time to react.
A big left from Brychczy misses.
Zemin takes one on the button.
Zemin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brychczy scores with a punch to the head.
Brychczy takes a swing at Zemin's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Zemin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zemin tries to clinch there but Brychczy circles away. #T2#
Zemin missing with a left hand there. Brychczy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brychczy throwing a counter right hand but Zemin manages to avoid it.
Zemin ducks under a wild hook from Brychczy.
Zemin is looking to clinch but Brychczy is avoiding it.
Brychczy swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Zemin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brychczy throws a right and a left that Zemin avoids nicely. #CL2#
Zemin clinches up with Brychczy and pushes him back against the cage.
Zemin trying to stall but Brychczy improves his position.
Zemin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zemin struggles to land a body shot inside as Brychczy controls his hands.
Zemin working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Zemin.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brychczy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brychczy.
Brychczy tries to throw a body punch but Zemin avoids it by throwing Brychczy back against the cage.
Brychczy avoiding damage as Zemin throws knees to the body.
Brychczy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zemin misses with some punches.
Zemin crunches a lovely knee into Brychczy's ribcage.
Brychczy struggles to land a body shot inside as Zemin controls his hands. #T3#
Brychczy misses with a punch to the body.
Brychczy lands a right hand.
A short body shot lands from Brychczy as the two fighters clinch.
Brychczy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short right from Zemin on the inside.
Brychczy misses with a punch on the inside.
Brychczy blocks an uppercut.
Zemin is looking to control Brychczy's arms but Brychczy gets an underhook and turns him. Now Zemin has his back to the cage.
Zemin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brychczy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zemin slows down the pace here.
Brychczy misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brychczy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brychczy.
A nice left hand lands by Brychczy.
Zemin looking to slow down the pace here.#T4#
A head punch on the inside from Brychczy fails to land.
Zemin misses with some punches.
Zemin misses with some punches.
Zemin takes a shot to the head.
Brychczy throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brychczy.
Brychczy blocks an elbow strike from Zemin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brychczy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brychczy tries to work over Zemin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brychczy misses with the head strike.
Zemin blocks a body shot from Brychczy.
Brychczy misses with a body punch.
Brychczy lands a nice uppercut.
Brychczy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brychczy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zemin backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brychczy.
Unang Zemin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brychczy throws a head punch that misses.
Brychczy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marek Brychczy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Brychczy 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marek Brychczy!

 

Event: RISE 166     
Date:   Apr 29, 2023
#R1#
Zemin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lee.
Lee closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT#It looks like Zombie Lee has been cut.
Zemin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lee.
Lee lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lee.
A slow jab from Lee misses its intended target.
Zemin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Zemin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gold Samurai's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Lee takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zemin throws a jab when Lee was well out of range.
Lee with a nice cross.
Zombie Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Zemin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lee paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zemin tries to close the distance and clinch but Lee swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Zemin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Zemin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lee has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Zemin throws a head punch that misses.
Lee working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zemin.
Zemin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lee is trying to break free.
Zemin slowing the pace effectively.
Zemin misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Lee misses with the head strike.
Zemin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lee blocks it with crossed arms.
Lee stalling in the clinch.
Lee lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zemin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lee blocks it with crossed arms.
Lee lands with a short shot to the head.
Zemin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lee blocks it with crossed arms.
Zemin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zemin working aggressively here.
A short right from Zemin on the inside.
Zemin has a couple of punches blocked by Lee.
Zemin holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zemin.
Lee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lee has a couple of punches blocked by Zemin. #T2#
Lee lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zemin backwards.
Lee has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Zemin seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Lee can turn it around.
Zemin throws a head punch that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zemin is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Zemin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zemin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zemin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lee is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Zemin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zemin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zemin misses with a punch on the inside.
Zemin throws a head punch that misses.
Zemin has a couple of punches blocked by Lee.
Lee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Zemin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Lee misses with an uppercut. Zemin saw that one coming.
Lee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zemin.
Zemin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big left from Lee misses.
Lee throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zemin slips under a jab from Lee.
Zemin cracks Lee with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL#
Zemin moves into the clinch.
Zemin throws a punch but it's blocked by Lee.
A head punch on the inside from Zemin fails to land.
Lee being controlled against the cage.
Zemin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Zemin misses with a punch on the inside.
Zemin being controlled against the cage.
Zemin misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Lee looking to stall.
Zemin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zemin throws a punch but it's blocked by Lee.
Lee has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Zemin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Zemin on the inside.
Lee lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lee lands a hook that snaps the head of Zemin backwards.
Lee leaning his opponent against the cage.
Zemin has Lee pushed against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zemin trying to stall but Lee improves his position.
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 Unang Zemin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Zombie Lee's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL#
Zemin rushes Lee and presses him up against the cage.
Zemin working aggressively here. #BC#
Zemin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zemin cracks Lee with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A telegraphed right hand from Lee misses the target. #CL#
Lee gets tackled into the cage by Zemin. Zemin maintains the clinch.
Zemin swings wildly with an uppercut but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee stalling in the clinch.
Zemin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lee blocks it with crossed arms.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A short right from Lee.
Lee scores with a hook to the body.
Zemin throws a punch but it's blocked by Lee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zemin throws a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Zemin fails to land.
Lee leaning against his opponent.
Zemin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zemin has a couple of punches blocked by Lee. #T1#
Zemin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lee.
Zemin misses with the head strike.
Zemin scores with a shoulder strike.
Zemin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zemin blocks an uppercut.
Zemin is trying to maintain a safe position but Lee gets an underhook and turns Zemin into the cage.
Zemin misses with the head strike.
Lee blocking some punches.
Lee is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Zemin misses with some punches.
Zemin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lee avoids it.
Zemin has Lee pushed against the cage.#BC2#
Lee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T2#
Lee jabs Zemin right on the nose. Zemin blinks but takes it well.
Zemin tries to close the distance and clinch but Lee swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zemin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zemin lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CL#
Zemin moves into range and clinches up with Lee.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zemin swings wildly with an uppercut but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zemin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zemin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Zemin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zemin misses with the head strike.
Zemin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zemin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lee looking to slow down the pace here.
Zemin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Zemin will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lee up against the cage.
Zemin blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Lee lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zemin backwards.
Zemin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lee trying to stall but Zemin improves his position.
Zemin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Unang Zemin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lee pushes Zemin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zemin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lee blocking some punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Zemin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lee can do to turn this around?
Zemin misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lee.
Lee lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lee has a couple of punches blocked by Zemin.
A shot in the inside from Zemin. #T4#
Zemin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zemin throws a head punch that misses.
Zemin swings wildly with an uppercut but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee blocking some punches.
Zemin is struggling to control the position.
Zemin scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lee stalling against the cage.
Lee misses with a punch on the inside.
Zemin misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zemin.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lee.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Unang Zemin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Zombie Lee's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. 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#
Zemin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lee throws out a counter right but Zemin avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Zemin rushes Lee and presses him up against the cage.
Zemin misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Zemin.
Zemin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lee.
Zemin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zemin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zemin stalling against the cage.
Lee blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zemin.
Zemin'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.
Lee looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lee blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Zemin throws a punch but it's blocked by Lee.
Zemin tries to land a knee to the head but Lee blocks with his arms.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zemin.
Lee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zemin's elbow.
Lee misses with a hook from the clinch.
The referee calls for Lee to work.
Lee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zemin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A bit of stalling here from Lee.
Zemin tries to land a knee to the head but Lee blocks with his arms.
Zemin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Come on Lee - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Lee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zemin misses with some punches. #T2#
Lee blocking some punches.
Zemin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zemin throws a head punch that misses.
Lee lands with a left to the head.
Lee blocking some punches.
Zemin misses with a punch on the inside.
Lee is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Zemin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lee blocks an uppercut.
Lee slows down the pace here.
Zemin misses with a punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zemin.
Zemin throws a punch but it's blocked by Lee. #T3#
Lee tries to stall but Zemin uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Zemin misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zemin.
Zemin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zemin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zemin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Zemin looking to slow down the pace here.
Lee taking a breather.
Lee blocking some punches.
Zemin throws a head punch that misses.
Zemin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Zemin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lee lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lee blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T4#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lee creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lee blocking some punches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Zemin has a couple of punches blocked by Lee. #BC2#
Lee breaks the clinch.
Lee misses the shot to the body.
Lee walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zemin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lee takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice defenses there by Zemin.
Good shot there by Lee.
Nice jab there from Lee.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lee scores with a sloppy right hand. Zemin should have avoided that one.
Zemin blocks a jab.
Zemin ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
Jab from Lee.
Zombie Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Unang Zemin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lee will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

And that's the end of the fight!
Unang Zemin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Zemin, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Unang Zemin!

 

Event: SCRAP 4: Santana vs. Anderson     
Date:   Feb 16, 2023
#R1#
Zemin slips a straight right by Heart.
Zemin takes one to the side of the head.
Zemin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT2#It looks like Black Heart has been cut.
Heart swings for the body but Zemin moves out of range.
Nice cross by Zemin.
Zemin is looking to clinch but Heart is avoiding it.
Zemin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Heart.
Zemin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Heart paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Heart walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Heart defending well as Zemin loads up on a big left hand.
Heart was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Unang Zemin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Heart misses with a low kick.
Zemin's coach down at Gold Samurai's Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Zemin's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Zemin tries to clinch up.
Heart lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Zemin lands a really nice looking cross but Heart seems unphased.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Zemin clinches up against the cage.
Zemin working aggressively here.
Zemin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Heart backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Heart. #BC#
Heart breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Heart works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL2#
Zemin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Zemin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Heart backwards.
Heart lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1##BC#
Heart manages to break the clinch.
Heart looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Heart throws a body shot but no joy.
Heart misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zemin.
Good exchange - Heart coming out on top.
Zemin swings widly with a right hand
and Heart counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zemin doesn't manage to clinch there - Heart circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Zemin misses the target.
Heart on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CL2#
Zemin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Heart, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Zemin fails to land.
Zemin throws a punch but it's blocked by Heart.
Zemin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Heart misses with a hook from the clinch.
Heart tries to throw a body punch but Zemin avoids it by throwing Heart back against the cage.
Heart tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Heart lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zemin backwards.
Zemin slows down the pace here.
Heart swings wildly with an uppercut but Zemin uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Zemin fails to land. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Heart swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zemin displaying some good clinch control by pressing Heart up against the cage.
Heart avoiding damage as Zemin throws knees to the body.
Heart misses with some punches.
Heart working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Heart.
Heart blocking some punches.
Zemin misses with a knee to the head.
Zemin misses with a punch to the body.
Heart lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Heart breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zemin misses with a looping right.
Zemin tries to move into range but Heart moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Zemin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Heart counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Heart throws out a loose jab but Zemin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Heart tries to move into range but Zemin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Zemin doesn't manage to clinch there - Heart circles away.
Heart shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Zemin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Heart manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Heart throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Zemin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Heart paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zemin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Zemin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Zemin throws a lazy right hand but Heart sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zemin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zemin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Heart.
Heart is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Heart throws a leg kick but Zemin moved away.
Heart with the inside leg kick.
Zemin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Heart manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Heart throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zemin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Heart. Heart obviously looking to wear him down.
Zemin is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Heart had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Zemin misses with an uppercut.
Heart connects with a right hand. Zemin shakes it off.
Zemin thuds his right hand into Heart's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Heart scores with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zemin looks to land a right hand but Heart moved out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Heart, as that shot connected.
Donk. Heart catches Zemin right on the button with a cross.
Heart works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Zemin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Heart. Heart obviously looking to wear him down. #T4#
Zemin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Heart.
Heart lands the left hand.
A big right from Zemin misses.
Heart misses with an uppercut. Zemin saw that one coming.
Zemin scores with the left hand. Heart knows he should have avoided that one.
Heart tries to move into range but Zemin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT2#Black Heart's cut is getting worse.
Zemin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Heart manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zemin moves in looking to clinch but Heart pushes him off.
Zemin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice uppercut lands for Zemin. That snapped Heart's head back. #ROC2#Heart is rocked!
Zemin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Zemin moves into the clinch successfully.
Zemin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Heart has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A head punch on the inside from Zemin fails to land. #BC#
Heart breaks the clinch.
Zemin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Heart under the eye.
Oh Heart is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Heart cracks Zemin with a right hand to the side of the head.
Heart seems to have got his legs back now.
A low kick lands for Heart.
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 Black Heart will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Black Heart's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Heart throws a hook but Zemin avoids it easily.
Zemin slips a jab from Heart.
Heart uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Zemin has time to react.#CL2#
Zemin forces Heart back against the cage and clinches.
Zemin tries to land knees in the clinch but Heart avoids the damage to the body.
Still in the clinch, Heart scores with a nice short uppercut.
Zemin blocks a body shot from Heart.
Zemin swings wildly with an uppercut but Heart uses good head movement to avoid it.
Heart misses with a short punch on the inside.
Heart goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zemin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zemin has Heart pressed against the cage, preventing Heart from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Zemin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zemin has Heart pressed against the cage, preventing Heart from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heart has a couple of punches blocked by Zemin.
Zemin looking to throw knees to the head but Heart is blocking nicely.
Zemin blocks an uppercut.
Heart blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Heart misses with some punches.
Zemin misses with some punches.
Zemin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Heart has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#T1#
Zemin swings wildly with an uppercut but Heart uses good head movement to avoid it.
Heart scores with a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Heart.
Heart blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Heart.
Heart lands with a short shot to the head.
Zemin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Heart blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Heart blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zemin swings wildly with an uppercut but Heart uses good head movement to avoid it.
Heart throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zemin. #BC#
Heart escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zemin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Heart manages to avoid it.
Zemin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CL2#
Zemin moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Heart breaks the clinch.
Heart throws a right hand that Zemin ducks under and follows up with a left that Zemin also avoids with ease.
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!
Heart looks to throw the jab but Zemin is out of range. #T2#
Zemin tries to clinch there but Heart circles away.
Heart moves out of range as Zemin strikes.
Heart throws a jab but it's blocked by Zemin.
Zemin misses with a looping left.
An inside leg kick lands from Heart.
Heart thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zemin defending well as Heart loads up on a big left hand.
Zemin throws a body punch but Heart moves out of range.
Heart takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Zemin wants to clinch up but Heart keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Zemin has Heart up against the cage in a clinch.
Heart leaning against his opponent.
Zemin misses with a knee strike.
Heart blocks an uppercut.
Heart has a couple of punches blocked by Zemin.
Zemin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Heart throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zemins head.
Heart blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Heart lands a shot to the body.
Heart blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Heart lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zemin backwards.
Zemin is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Zemin scores with a shot to the side of Heart's head.
Zemin working aggressively here. #BC#
Heart escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Black Heart is winning the standup battle so far.
Zemin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Heart.#CL2#
Zemin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Heart goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Heart working aggressively here. #BC#
Heart manages to break the clinch.
Heart looks to land a right hand but Zemin moved out of range.
Zemin slips a straight right by Heart.
Zemin doesn't manage to clinch there - Heart circles away.
A jab from Zemin misses.
It looked like Heart wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Zemin drives through and clinches with Heart against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Zemin - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Zemin throws a punch but it's blocked by Heart.
Zemin lands a hook that snaps the head of Heart backwards.
Zemin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Zemin.
Zemin just leaning against Heart, taking a breather.
A head punch on the inside from Heart fails to land.
Zemin struggles to land a body shot inside as Heart controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Zemin.
Heart blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Heart manages to break the clinch.
Zemin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Zemin misses with a hook. Heart ducked under it nicely.
Heart lands a leg kick that knocks Zemin off balance momentarily.
Zemin tries to clinch but Heart moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Heart.
Heart slips a straight right by Zemin.
Heart has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zemin finds it's way round the side to connect with Heart's head.
Zemin moves away from the strike by Heart.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zemin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hearts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Heart!
Heart smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Heart scores with a hook to the body. Zemin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Zemin moves away from the strike by Heart.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Unang Zemin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Black Heart's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Zemin jabs Heart right on the nose. Heart blinks but takes it well.
Heart lands with an uppercut that bounces Zemin off the cage and back into range.
Heart swats away the attempt to clinch by Zemin.
Zemin throws a shot from downtown. Heart moves away and avoids it.
Zemin ducks under a wild hook from Heart.
Heart looks to land a left hand but Zemin moved out of range nicely.
Zemin catches Heart with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Zemin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Heart.
Zemin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Heart circles away from the clinch attempt
and Heart counters with a straight right hand.
Zemin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL2#
Zemin darts in and clinches Heart up against the cage.#BC#
Heart's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zemin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Heart lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Heart takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CL2#
Zemin closes the distance and clinches.
Zemin lands a nice uppercut.
Zemin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
Zemin blocking some punches.
Heart working aggressively here.
Heart blocks an uppercut.
Zemin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zemin misses with the head strike.
Heart misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zemin slowing the pace effectively.#BC#
Heart breaks the clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Zemin.#CL2#
Zemin rushes Heart and presses him up against the cage.
Zemin throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Heart fails to land.
Zemin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Heart pushes Zemin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Heart working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short left from Zemin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zemin throws a punch but it's blocked by Heart.
Zemin lands a nice uppercut.
Zemin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zemin throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Zemin throws a punch but it's blocked by Heart.
Zemin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Heart backwards.
Heart lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zemin or not.
Heart misses with a punch on the inside.
Zemin has Heart pressed against the cage, preventing Heart from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Heart throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Zemin breaks the clinch.
Zemin looks to land a left hand but Heart moved out of range nicely.
Heart with the inside leg kick.
Zemin 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.
Jab by Heart.
Zemin moves into range and connects with a jab. #CUT2#Black Heart's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Zemin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Heart just misses with a punch to the body.
Zemin misses with a straight right.
Heart missing with a left hand there. Zemin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zemin! But no joy.
Zemin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice body punch from Heart.
Heart throws a leg kick but Zemin sees it coming and moves out of range.
Heart stuns Zemin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Zemin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Heart cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Zemin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Heart.
Decent striking displayed by Heart there.
Zemin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Heart paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Heart scores with a jab to the body.
Heart lands with a nice body punch.
Heart throws a hook but Zemin avoids it easily.
Heart ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zemin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Heart throws out the jab.
Heart misses with a straight left.
Heart throws a lazy right hand but Zemin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jab by Zemin.
Heart pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Heart throws a hook but Zemin avoids it easily.
Zemin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Heart throws out the jab.
Zemin misses with a hook. Heart ducked under it nicely.
Zemin staying out of range there.
Zemin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The fighters circling - Heart throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zemin looks to land a right hand but Heart moved out of range.
Zemin is looking to clinch but Heart is avoiding it. #T4#
Zemin tries to clinch
and Heart counters with a stiff right hand.
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!
Heart ducks under a wild hook from Zemin.#CL2#
Zemin has closed the distance and engaged Heart in a clinch.
Heart throws a head punch that misses.
Unang Zemin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Heart has a couple of punches blocked by Zemin.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Heart. #BC#
Heart breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Good exchange - Heart coming out on top.#KD2#
Zemin sends Heart crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Zemin is motioning to the referee to let Heart up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Zemin closes the distance looking to clinch
and Heart counters with a nice body shot.
Heart connects with a crisp jab.
Zemin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Heart throws a nice outside leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zemin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Heart manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zemin tries to clinch up but Heart circles away and keeps his distance.
Heart appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Zemin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Zemin misses with an uppercut. Heart saw that one coming.
Heart displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zemin throws out the jab.
Heart appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Unang Zemin.
I think Zemin has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Black Heart!

Our winner, Black Heart, 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.

 

Event: ENIGMA 149     
Date:   Jan 22, 2023
#R1#
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch but Zemin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johnson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#CL#
Zemin closes the distance and clinches.
Zemin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zemin controlling the action here for a moment.
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Zemin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zemin misses with the head strike.
Zemin lands with a short shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Johnson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Knees to the body from Zemin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson lands with a light punch inside.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zemin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zemin has a couple of punches blocked by Johnson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zemin. #T1#
Zemin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zemin blocking some punches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Zemin fails to land.
Stalling in the clinch from Zemin.
Johnson controlling the action here for a moment.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Johnson blocking some punches.
Zemin prevents a body shot from Johnson.
Johnson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zemin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zemin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zemin fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Johnson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Zemin up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Johnson digs a right hand into Zemin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Zemin's gas tank.
Zemin lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zemin.
Johnson scores with a shoulder strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Johnson is stalling here.
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!
Johnson misses with some punches.
Johnson tries to throw a body punch but Zemin avoids it by throwing Johnson back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Zemin. #T3#
Zemin lands a shoulder strike.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
Johnson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Zemin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Johnson scores with a shot to the side of Zemin's head.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Zemin wants to stall.
Zemin misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Zemin fails to land.
A short right from Zemin on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zemin.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
Zemin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Zemin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zemin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zemin.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zemin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Johnson blocks it with crossed arms.
Zemin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zemin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
A right hook to the body lands for Johnson.
Zemin working aggressively here.
A short left from Zemin.
Zemin working aggressively here.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Unang Zemin dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Zemin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Johnson under the eye.
Zemin tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Zemin takes the fight into the clinch.
Zemin blocks an uppercut.
Zemin throws a head punch that misses.
Zemin swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zemin throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson. #BC#
Zemin breaks the clinch.
Zemin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL2#
Johnson drives through and clinches with Zemin against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zemin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Zemin swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Johnson in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Johnson is looking to control Zemin's arms but Zemin gets an underhook and turns him. Now Johnson has his back to the cage.
Zemin stalling the fight.
Zemin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?#T1#
Johnson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zemin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
Johnson tries to throw a body punch but Zemin avoids it by throwing Johnson back against the cage.
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Zemin controls the action.
Johnson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Zemin up against the cage.
Zemin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zemin.
Johnson is struggling to control the position.
Zemin taking a breather.
A nice left hand lands by Zemin.
Zemin is struggling to control the position.#T2#
Johnson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zemin scores with a shot to the side of Johnson's head.
Zemin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zemin swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson takes a shot to the head.
Zemin swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zemin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Zemin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Johnson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zemin misses with some punches.
Zemin misses with some punches. #T3#
Johnson lands a body punch.
Johnson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Zemin can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.
Zemin blocking some punches.
Zemin effectively controlling the action here.
Zemin blocks an uppercut.
Johnson pushes Zemin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zemin swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zemin lands a right hand.
Zemin has Johnson pressed against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Zemin throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Zemin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Zemin blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zemin.
Johnson avoiding damage as Zemin throws knees to the body.
Zemin blocking some punches.
Zemin prevents a body shot from Johnson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zemin.
Zemin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zemin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson letting Zemin take a breather here.
Johnson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Zemin.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Unang Zemin dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Sloppy strikes from Zemin. Those never looked like landing.
Zemin is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Johnson pushes Zemin up against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson wants to stall.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zemin throws a head punch that misses.
Johnson takes a shot to the head.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
Johnson lands with a light punch inside.
Johnson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson blocking some punches.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Zemin.
Johnson wants to stall.
Zemin missing with knees to the body. #T1#
Zemin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zemin throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short left from Zemin.
Zemin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Unang Zemin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Zemin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zemin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Zemin - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Zemin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zemin working aggressively here.
Johnson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zemin's elbow.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zemin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Johnson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zemin's elbow.
Zemin lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Zemin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A knee to the head by Zemin. #CUT#It looks like Lefty Johnson has been cut.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Zemin.
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 head punch blocked on the inside by Zemin.
Johnson looking to stall.
Zemin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Johnson.
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Zemin controls the action.
Johnson misses with a punch to the body.
Zemin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zemin misses with a knee strike.
Johnson scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3#
Zemin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson tries a body shot but Zemin blocks it.
Zemin is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Zemin.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Zemin.
Zemin prevents a body shot from Johnson.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zemin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zemin has a couple of punches blocked by Johnson.
Zemin lands with a left to the head.
Zemin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zemin looking to throw knees to the head but Johnson is blocking nicely.
Zemin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Lefty Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#ROC#Johnson is rocked!#T4#
Zemin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson is still on wobbly legs! Can Zemin finish him?
Zemin misses with some punches.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnson seems to have recovered his senses.
Zemin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson stalling.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
Johnson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zemin lands with a light punch inside.
Zemin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johnsons head.
Zemin swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zemin.
Johnson misses with a punch to the body.
Unang Zemin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Unang Zemin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Zemin 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Unang Zemin!

Lefty Johnson was interviewed post fight and said 'My left arm is always strong, remember that!'.

 

Event: ENIGMA 143     
Date:   Dec 25, 2022
#R1#
Heart misses with an uppercut.
Zemin throws out a counter right but Heart avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
Zemin clinches with his opponent.
Zemin wants to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zemin.
Zemin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zemin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Heart lands with a light punch inside.
Zemin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Heart has had enough of the clinch but Zemin keeps him there for the moment.
Heart lands a shoulder strike.
Zemin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zemin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Heart throws a punch but it's blocked by Zemin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heart tries to break the clinch but Zemin is controlling the position.
A head punch on the inside from Zemin fails to land.
Heart misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zemin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zemin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zemin throws a punch but it's blocked by Heart.
A short uppercut from Heart. #T1#
Heart fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zemin throws a punch but it's blocked by Heart.
Heart lands a hook that snaps the head of Zemin backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zemin.
Heart digs a right hand underneath Zemin's ribcage. Zemin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Heart scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Heart.
Heart blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Heart throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Heart pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Heart.
Zemin throws a looping overhand right but Heart ducks down to avoid it.
Zemin has a takedown stuffed.
Heart lands a really nice looking cross but Zemin seems unphased.
Heart misses with a straight right.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Zemin, as that shot connected. #CUT2#It looks like Black Heart has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Heart bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Heart slips under a jab from Zemin.
Heart throws out a loose jab but Zemin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Heart connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zemin momentarily.
Heart cracks Zemin with a right hand to the side of the head.
Zemin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Zemin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Heart displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zemin throws out the jab.
Heart looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Zemin moves into the clinch successfully.
Heart lands a left hand.
Heart swings wildly with an uppercut but Zemin uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Heart fails to land.
Heart is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Heart tries to throw a body punch but Zemin avoids it by throwing Heart back against the cage. #BC#
Heart breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zemin. Heart does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zemin throws a lazy uppercut
and Heart counters with a straight right hand.
Heart really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Heart misses with a hook.#CL2#
Zemin clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Heart breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T3#
Heart staying out of range there.
Zemin's coach down at Gold Samurai's Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Zemin's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Zemin moves out of range as Heart strikes.
Zemin misses with an uppercut. Heart saw that one coming.
Heart misses with a straight left.
Heart connects with a body shot.
Zemin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Heart.
Heart slips under a jab.
Heart lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Zemin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Heart.
Zemin tries to clinch up.
Heart uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zemin.
Zemin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zemin throws a good cross that connects.
Heart is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Heart throws a low kick but Zemin avoids it.
Heart moves away from the strike by Zemin.
Zemin throws out a loose jab but Heart uses good head movement to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Heart misses the target.
A jab lands there for Zemin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Heart 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 Zemin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Zemin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Heart lands a glancing blow to the side of Zemin's head.#T4#
Zemin blocks a jab.
Zemin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Heart throws an overhand right that lands on Zemin's shoulder, as Zemin tries to avoid the shot.
Unang Zemin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zemin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Heart.
Zemin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Heart jabs Zemin right on the nose. Zemin blinks but takes it well.
Zemin throws a nice looking combination but Heart bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zemin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Heart pinned against the cage. Heart gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Heart throws a shot from downtown. Zemin moves away and avoids it.
Zemin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Black Heart has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Unang Zemin.
Heart ducks under a wild hook from Zemin.
Heart sizes up Zemin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Zemin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A swing and a miss from Heart.
A swing and a miss from Zemin.
Zemin throws a right hand that misses
and Heart counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Heart takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Zemin is looking to clinch.
Heart swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Black Heart dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Black Heart's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Zemin tries to clinch up but Heart circles away and keeps his distance.
Zemin throws an overhand right that lands on Heart's shoulder, as Heart tries to avoid the shot.
Zemin throws an overhand right that lands on Heart's shoulder, as Heart tries to avoid the shot.
Zemin checks a leg kick nicely.
Heart circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Zemin closes the distance and clinches.
Heart working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Heart fails to land.
Heart has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A shot in the inside from Zemin.
A short right from Zemin on the inside.
Heart is pushing Zemin up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Black Heart has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Zemin lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heart misses with the head strike.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Zemin throws a head punch that misses.
Zemin blocks a body shot from Heart.
Heart lands a body punch. #BC#
Heart escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zemin needs to keep his hands up - Heart had a free shot at his head there.#T1#
Zemin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zemin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Heart's hands.
Heart slips under a jab from Zemin.
Zemin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zemin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zemin has a takedown stuffed.
The fighters circling - Zemin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Heart is looking to counter punch.
Heart lands an overhand right.
Zemin ducks under a wild hook from Heart.
Zemin throws a lazy uppercut
and Heart cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zemin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Heart was well out of range. Poor timing from Zemin.
Heart lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Heart thuds his right hand into Zemin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Heart is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Heart loads up on a big right hand but Zemin slips the punch.
Heart connects with a nice looking jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zemin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Heart cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zemin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zemin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Heart appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T2#
The fighters circling - Zemin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zemin throws a sloppy head kick and Heart moves out of range easily.
Heart ducks under a wild hook from Zemin.
Heart swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zemin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Heart.
Zemin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Zemin is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Good leg kick by Heart.
Zemin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Heart throws out the jab.
Zemin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zemin cracks Heart with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Zemin.
Heart wants to slow Zemin down by chopping away at his legs.
A jab from Heart misses.
Zemin throws out a loose jab but Heart uses good head movement to avoid it.
Heart lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Heart uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zemin.
Heart bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Heart wants to land a leg kick but Zemin is out of range.
It seemed like Zemin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zemin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Heart looks to land a left hand but Zemin moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Zemin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Zemin.
Zemin misses with an uppercut. Heart saw that one coming.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Heart.
Zemin throws a looping overhand right but Heart ducks down to avoid it.
Heart uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zemin.
An attempted straight right counter from Heart misses the target.
Good leg kick by Heart.
Donk. Zemin catches Heart right on the button with a cross.#CUT2#Black Heart's cut is getting worse.
Zemin looks to throw the jab but Heart is out of range.
Zemin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Heart dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zemin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Heart slips a straight right by Zemin.
Heart throwing a counter right hand but Zemin manages to avoid it.
Zemin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Heart. Heart obviously looking to wear him down.
Black Heart is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zemin defending well as Heart loads up on a big left hand.
Zemin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Zemin tries to clinch but Heart is having none of it.
Zemin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zemin ducks under a wild hook from Heart.
Zemin misses with a looping left.#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Zemin misses the target.
Heart swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Heart buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Heart throws a jab when Zemin was well out of range.
Zemin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Zemin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Heart sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Heart lands a nice shot to the body.
Heart displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zemin throws out the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Heart misses the target.
Heart throws a leg kick but Zemin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Heart takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Zemin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Zemin throws a jab when Heart was well out of range.
Zemin missing with a left hand there. Heart was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Heart is looking to counter punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zemin throws a jab when Heart was well out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Heart misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Heart.
Heart keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zemin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Unang Zemin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Black Heart's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Nice jab there from Heart.
Heart scores with a nice right hand.
A lazy left from Zemin finds it's target.
Zemin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Heart's corner calls for a 1-2. Heart obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Heart looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Heart throws an overhand right that lands on Zemin's shoulder, as Zemin tries to avoid the shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Zemin as he connects with a hook.#ROC2#Heart is rocked!
A jab from Zemin misses.
Oh Heart is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zemin throws a hook to the side of Heart's head but Heart sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Heart seems to have got his legs back now.
Zemin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zemin ducks under a wild hook from Heart.
Good work by Zemin as he checks the leg kick.
Heart displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zemin throws out the jab.
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 shot to the liver by Heart. Beautiful body shot.
Zemin misses with a straight right.
Zemin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Heart tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T1#
Heart keeps the fight on the outside.
Heart stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Heart wants it to stay on the feet.
Heart's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zemin under the eye.
Heart lands a nice shot to the body.
Zemin loads up on a big right hand but Heart slips the punch.
Zemin misses with an uppercut. Heart saw that one coming.
Heart pivots, looking for a leg kick but Zemin is out of range and Heart settles back down.
Heart swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zemin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Heart moves out of range as Zemin strikes.
The fighters circling - Zemin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zemin looks to land a right hand but Heart moved out of range.
Heart chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Zemin throws the left hand but Heart avoids the punch easily.
Heart slips a straight right by Zemin.
Zemin misses the jab.
Heart swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A nice inside leg kick there by Heart. That's going to slow Zemin down.
Heart swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zemin ducks under a wild hook from Heart.
A little jabbing left from Zemin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Heart connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Heart thuds a left hand into Zemin's body.
Heart misses with a looping right.
Heart paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Zemin lands an overhand right.#CUT2#Black Heart's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Zemin throws a looping overhand right but Heart ducks down to avoid it.
Nice jab there from Heart.
The fighters circling - Zemin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Heart swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zemin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zemin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Heart misses with a hook.
Zemin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice defenses there by Heart.
Zemin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Heart.
Heart ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Heart appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Heart moves into range and connects with a jab.
Heart throws a leg kick but Zemin moved away.
Zemin ducks under a wild hook from Heart.#T3#
Good shot there by Zemin.
Heart's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zemin under the eye.
Heart tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Zemin is able to avoid easily.
Zemin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A good leg kick by Heart.
A swing and a miss from Heart.
Heart tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zemin was well out of range. Poor timing from Heart.
Heart lands a lovely overhand right.
Heart throws a body punch but Zemin moves out of range.
Heart lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Heart misses with a hook.
Heart throws a big shot that misses.
Some wild striking there from Zemin.
Black Heart is winning the standup battle so far.
Heart throws an overhand right that lands on Zemin's shoulder, as Zemin tries to avoid the shot.
Zemin throws a jab but it's blocked by Heart.
Heart smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zemin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Heart tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Heart, as that shot connected.
Zemin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Zemin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Zemin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Zemin throws an overhand right that lands on Heart's shoulder, as Heart tries to avoid the shot.
Heart misses with a wild body shot.
Heart moves forwards but Zemin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Heart paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Zemin moves out of range of the strikes.
Zemin throws an off balance right hand
and Heart cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zemin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Heart swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice defenses there by Heart.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Heart lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Zemin misses the jab.
Zemin lands with an uppercut that bounces Heart off the cage and back into range.#CUT2#Jeez, Black Heart's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Zemin checks the leg kick nicely there.
Zemin swings for the body but Heart moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Black Heart showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Heart has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Black Heart!

Black Heart seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: ENIGMA 137     
Date:   Nov 27, 2022
#R1#
Zemin misses with a straight left. #CL#
Zemin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McGregor, pushing him back against the cage.
Zemin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zemin.
Zemin lands a nice uppercut.
McGregor is looking to break free of the clinch but Zemin has double underhooks.
McGregor is looking to break free of the clinch but Zemin has double underhooks.
McGregor takes a shot to the head.
Zemin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Zemin content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Zemin lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGregor backwards.
Zemin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zemin lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A frustrated look appears on McGregor's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McGregor working hard to break the clinch.
Zemin has McGregor pressed against the cage, preventing McGregor from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short right from Zemin on the inside.
Zemin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McGregor's efforts to push away.
McGregor is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Zemin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McGregor has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zemin.
Zemin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McGregor wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zemin has him pressed against the cage.
Zemin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zemin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Zemin.
Zemin scores with a shoulder strike.
Zemin scores with a shot to the side of McGregor's head. #ROC#McGregor is rocked!
Zemin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McGregor is still on wobbly legs! Can Zemin finish him?
Zemin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zemin keeps control of McGregor as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Zemin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McGregors head.
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!
Zemin creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends McGregor's eyes rolling into the back of his head! McGregor drops to his knees and Zemin pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Unang Zemin!

 

Event: 300.F.C FIGHT 7     
Date:   Oct 15, 2022
#R1#
Zemin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Slow under the eye.
Zemin pounces like a tiger and cracks Slow with a vicious hook! Slow is down but not out! Zemin follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Unang Zemin!

 

Event: KOP BARX     
Date:   Sep 09, 2022
#R1##CL2#
Crispian rushes Zemin and presses him up against the cage.
Crispian misses with a punch to the body.
Zemin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Crispian can't find room to land a body shot as Zemin controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Zemin fails to land.
Zemin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zemin.
Zemin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Crispian lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Crispian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zemin blocks an uppercut.
Zemin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Crispian lands a nice shot to the body.
Crispian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zemin misses with some punches.
Crispian tries to throw a body punch but Zemin avoids it by throwing Crispian back against the cage. #T1#
Zemin working aggressively here.
Crispian can't find room to land a body shot as Zemin controls the action.
Zemin throws a head punch that misses.
Crispian digs a right hand underneath Zemin's ribcage. Zemin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Crispian scores with a shoulder strike.
Crispian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zemin throws a head punch that misses.
Crispian working aggressively here.
Crispian can't find room to land a body shot as Zemin controls the action.
Zemin has a couple of punches blocked by Crispian.
Zemin misses with the head strike. #TD2#
Crispian gets control of Zemin's arms and successfully pulls guard. Crispian will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Crispian manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zemin manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Zemin is looking to stand up but Crispian isn't so interested in that idea.
Zemin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Zemin tries to get out of the position.
Zemin wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Crispian manages to pass to side control. #T2#
Crispian seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Zemin has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Zemin is looking to get back to is feet but Crispian passes into side control.
Crispian prevents Zemin from escaping the position.
Zemin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Crispian on the ground.#T3#
Zemin is trying to escape the position but Crispian is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Crispian is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Zemin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Zemin tries to escape but Crispian is in control.
Zemin trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Zemin being controlled for a moment. #SUB2#
Crispian tries for a kimura but Zemin is defending well. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Zemin is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zemin is letting Crispian control him for a moment. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Crispian forces Zemin back against the cage and clinches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Crispian dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Crispian moves in looking to clinch but Zemin pushes him off.
Crispian is looking to clinch.
Zemin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Crispian looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ben Crispian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crispian tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Crispian has Zemin up against the cage in a clinch.
Crispian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Crispian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zemin tries to stall but Crispian uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A right handed body shot lands from Crispian.
Zemin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Crispian swings wildly with an uppercut but Zemin uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zemin. #TD2#
Crispian has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Zemin uses from the top position.
Crispian is trying to control the position but Zemin postures up. #SUB2#
Crispian had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zemin defends it easily.#T1#
Crispian trying to keep a closed guard but Zemin is proving a slippery customer.
Zemin trying to stand up but can't free himself from Crispian's guard.#SUB2#
Crispian throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Zemin trying to stand up but can't free himself from Crispian's guard.
Zemin wants to stand and escape but instead Crispian has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Zemin wants to stand and escape but Crispian is having none of it. #SUB2#
Crispian postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Zemin is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Crispian, into his guard. #REVR#
Zemin has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Crispian is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2#
Crispian throws his legs up looking for a submission but Zemin uses it to pass to side control. #T3#
Zemin wants to stand but Crispian has his arm trapped.
Crispian struggling a bit here.
Zemin wants to stand but Crispian is controlling his arm.
Crispian manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T4#
Zemin tries to kick Crispian off but Crispian keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Zemin pushes Crispian off but Crispian dives into side control.
Zemin is trying to get back to his feet.
Crispian grinds an elbow into Zemin's temple.
Crispian is looking to take a break and control but Zemin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zemin is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Crispian showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Crispian moves in looking to clinch but Zemin pushes him off.
Zemin throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Zemin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Crispian misses with a punch to the body.
Zemin misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Zemin fails to land.
Crispian jumps guard but Zemin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Zemin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Crispian lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zemin backwards.
Zemin prevents a body shot from Crispian.
Zemin swings wildly with an uppercut but Crispian uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crispian.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zemin throws a punch but it's blocked by Crispian.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crispian.
Crispian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zemin throws a head punch that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Crispian. #T1#
Crispian scores with a shoulder strike.
Zemin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Zemin has a couple of punches blocked by Crispian.
A head punch on the inside from Zemin fails to land.
Crispian is pushing Zemin up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Crispian struggles to land a body shot inside as Zemin controls his hands.
Crispian jumps guard but Zemin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Zemin prevents a body shot from Crispian.
Zemin letting Crispian take a breather here.
Zemin throws a head punch that misses.
Crispian working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Zemin misses with a punch on the inside.
Crispian misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Crispian blocking some punches.
Zemin misses with a punch on the inside.
Crispian goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Crispian lands a nice shot to the body.
Crispian fails to pull guard.
Unang Zemin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Crispian.
Zemin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Crispian lands a shoulder strike.
Crispian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zemin misses with an elbow strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crispian blocking some punches. #BC#
Zemin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Crispian tries to close the distance and clinch but Zemin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Crispian has taken the fight to the clinch.
Crispian prevents Zemin from breaking the clinch.
Zemin trying to control the position but instead, Crispian has worked for underhooks and has pushed Zemin into the cage.
Crispian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zemin's elbow. #T3#
Crispian swings wildly with an uppercut but Zemin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zemin tries to land a knee to the head but Crispian blocks with his arms.
Ben Crispian is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Zemin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Crispian tries to work over Zemin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Crispian has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zemin scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crispian.
Zemin swings wildly with an uppercut but Crispian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zemin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crispian's elbow.
Zemin swings wildly with an uppercut but Crispian uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Crispian fails to land.
Crispian pressing his opponent against the cage.
Zemin working aggressively here.
Crispian blocking some punches.
Crispian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zemin is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crispian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Unang Zemin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Crispian can't find room to land a body shot as Zemin controls the action.

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 Unang Zemin.
I think Crispian has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Crispian!

Ben Crispian is the new bantamweight champion!

 

Event: KOP MEGA     
Date:   Aug 12, 2022
#R1#
Zemin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ba Nyein throws a half hearted mid kick.
Zemin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ba Nyein ducks under a wild hook from Zemin.
Zemin misses with a hook.
Zemin misses with a hook. Ba Nyein ducked under it nicely.
Good exchange - Zemin coming out on top.
Zemin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ba Nyein paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Zemin prevents a body shot from Ba Nyein.
Zemin blocking some punches.
Ba Nyein misses with the head strike.
Ba Nyein lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zemin.
Zemin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ba Nyein backwards.
A short left from Zemin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ba Nyein goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zemin blocks an uppercut.
Zemin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Come on Zemin - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Zemin stalls. #T1#
Ba Nyein misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zemin.
Zemin takes a shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Ba Nyein scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ba Nyein working aggressively here.
Zemin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ba Nyein being controlled against the cage.
Zemin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ba Nyeins head.
Zemin lands with a right to the head.
Zemin throws a head punch that misses.
Ba Nyein misses with the head strike.
Ba Nyein is leaning against Zemin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Zemin scores with a shot to the side of Ba Nyein's head.
Zemin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ba Nyein backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zemin holding his opponent close, against the cage. #T2#
Ba Nyein gets through Zemin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Zemin misses with a punch on the inside.
I was talking to Zemin's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Zemin lands a right hand.
Zemin is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Zemin blocks a body shot from Ba Nyein.
Ba Nyein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zemin content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Zemin.
Ba Nyein misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ba Nyein can't find room to land a body shot as Zemin controls the action.
Ba Nyein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ba Nyein misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ba Nyein can't find room to land a body shot as Zemin controls the action.
Zemin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ba Nyeins head.
Zemin is pushing Ba Nyein up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ba Nyein tries to throw a body punch but Zemin avoids it by throwing Ba Nyein back against the cage. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ba Nyein.
Zemin blocks an uppercut.
Zemin gets through Ba Nyein's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ba Nyein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zemin working aggressively here.
Zemin holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ba Nyein lands a nice uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ba Nyein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zemin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ba Nyein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zemin's elbow.
A short uppercut from Zemin.
Zemin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zemin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ba Nyein backwards. #T4#
Ba Nyein blocks an uppercut.
Zemin swings wildly with an uppercut but Ba Nyein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zemin prevents a body shot from Ba Nyein.
Ba Nyein lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ba Nyein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zemin's elbow.
Zemin stalling the fight.
Zemin misses with a punch on the inside.
Ba Nyein takes a shot to the head.
Ba Nyein misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zemin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zemin.
Zemin throws a punch but it's blocked by Ba Nyein.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zemin.
Ba Nyein being controlled against the cage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ba Nyein lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zemin backwards.
Zemin is struggling to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Unang Zemin dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ba Nyein, as that shot connected.
Ba Nyein throws a half hearted mid kick.
Zemin looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Zemin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zemin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Saw Ba Nyein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zemin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ba Nyein misses with a looping left.
Zemin tries to clinch up.
Ba Nyein scores with a jab to the body.
Zemin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ba Nyein can do to turn this around?
Ba Nyein lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ba Nyein throws a series of punches but Zemin moves out of range.
Zemin swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ba Nyein lands with a thumping leg kick.
Zemin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ba Nyein fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Zemin checks it well. #CL#
Zemin moves into the clinch successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zemin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zemin stalling the fight.
Zemin working aggressively here.
Ba Nyein misses with some punches.
Zemin has a couple of punches blocked by Ba Nyein.
Ba Nyein struggles to land a body shot inside as Zemin controls his hands.
Ba Nyein swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Zemin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ba Nyein takes a shot to the head.
Ba Nyein swings wildly with an uppercut but Zemin uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zemin.
Ba Nyein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ba Nyein lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zemin misses with some punches.
Ba Nyein throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Ba Nyein fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zemin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ba Nyein misses with a punch on the inside.
Ba Nyein misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zemin.
Ba Nyein lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zemin just leaning against Ba Nyein, taking a breather.
Zemin lands with a light punch inside.
Zemin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
Zemin slows down the pace here.
Zemin is pushing Ba Nyein up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Zemin swings wildly with an uppercut but Ba Nyein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zemin misses with the head strike.
Ba Nyein misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zemin blocks a body shot from Ba Nyein.
Ba Nyein goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zemin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zemin pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ba Nyein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zemin working aggressively here. #T3#
Zemin swings wildly with an uppercut but Ba Nyein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zemin prevents a body shot from Ba Nyein.
Ba Nyein misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ba Nyein misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ba Nyein throws a punch but it's blocked by Zemin.
Zemin holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Zemin. #BC#
Zemin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zemin swinging wildly here.
Crunch! Ba Nyein slams his shin into Zemin's torso.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The fight stays on the outside here - Zemin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ba Nyein lets loose with a powerful body kick. Zemin will feel that in the morning.
Zemin ducks under a wild hook from Ba Nyein.
Ba Nyein tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Ba Nyein throws a leg kick but Zemin moved away.
The fighters circling - Ba Nyein throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zemin cracks Ba Nyein with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Both fighters circling a little - Ba Nyein finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ba Nyein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ba Nyein throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Saw Ba Nyein seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Zemin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Zemin.
Zemin gets through Ba Nyein's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Zemin blocks a body shot from Ba Nyein.
Ba Nyein lands an uppercut.
Zemin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ba Nyein misses with a punch to the body.
Zemin blocking some punches.
Ba Nyein tries to break free but Zemin pushes him back against the cage.
Zemin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ba Nyein has a couple of punches blocked by Zemin.
Ba Nyein throws a punch but it's blocked by Zemin.
Ba Nyein misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Zemin.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Unang Zemin will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! 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#
Zemin looks to land a right hand but Ba Nyein moved out of range.
Ba Nyein slips a jab from Zemin.
Ba Nyein throws out a counter right but Zemin avoids it with no problem.
Ba Nyein with a nice calf kick.#CL#
Zemin rushes Ba Nyein and presses him up against the cage.
Zemin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ba Nyein throws a punch but it's blocked by Zemin.
Ba Nyein blocking some punches.
Ba Nyein doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stalling in the clinch from Zemin.
Zemin has a couple of punches blocked by Ba Nyein.
Zemin lands a nice uppercut.
Zemin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zemin stalls.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on Ba Nyein's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Unang Zemin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ba Nyein swings wildly with an uppercut but Zemin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zemin stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Zemin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Zemin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ba Nyein backwards.
Ba Nyein struggles to land a body shot inside as Zemin controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ba Nyein.
Zemin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zemin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Zemin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ba Nyein backwards.
Ba Nyein pushes Zemin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ba Nyein misses with a punch on the inside.
Zemin misses with the head strike.
Zemin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zemin controlling the action here for a moment.
Zemin pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zemin.
Ba Nyein misses with a punch on the inside.
Ba Nyein working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2#
Zemin is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ba Nyein throws a punch but it's blocked by Zemin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zemin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zemin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ba Nyein blocks an uppercut.
Zemin trying to stall but Ba Nyein improves his position.
Ba Nyein misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ba Nyein.
Zemin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ba Nyein has a couple of punches blocked by Zemin.
Ba Nyein is working Zemin over against the cage.
Zemin lands with a left to the head.
Ba Nyein struggles to land a body shot inside as Zemin controls his hands.
Zemin is stalling here.
Ba Nyein avoids a wild elbow strike from Zemin.#T3#
Zemin holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zemin.
Ba Nyein goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zemin lands a right hand.
Ba Nyein lands with a right to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Zemin.
Ba Nyein lands with a right to the head.
Still in the clinch, Ba Nyein scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ba Nyein blocking some punches.
Zemin manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ba Nyein has a couple of punches blocked by Zemin.
Zemin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zemin'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.
Zemin swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Ba Nyein lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ba Nyein doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zemin lands with a right to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Come on Zemin - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ba Nyein lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zemin or not.
Zemin misses with the head strike.
Ba Nyein misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ba Nyein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zemin's elbow.
Zemin misses with a punch on the inside.
Zemin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ba Nyein or not.
Ba Nyein swings wildly with an uppercut but Zemin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ba Nyein throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Zemin.
Saw Ba Nyein has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Unang Zemin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ba Nyein swings wildly with an uppercut but Zemin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zemin blocking some punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Unang Zemin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Zemin, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Unang Zemin!

Unang Zemin retains his bantamweight title!

 

Event: KOP Mantle     
Date:   Jul 29, 2022
#R1#
Zemin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Zemin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rocket paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Zemin slips a jab and a cross from Rocket.
Zemin tries to clinch but Rocket moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Zemin.
Zemin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Zemin throws a big shot that misses.
Zemin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rocket misses with an uppercut #KD#
and Zemin counters with a crisp right hand that drops Rocket! Zemin lets Rocket back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Rocket is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zemin is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Rocket flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Rocket is out cold! Zemin holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Unang Zemin!
Unang Zemin retains his bantamweight title!

 

Event: KOP RAWL     
Date:   Jul 01, 2022
#R1#
Rose avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rose on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CL#
Zemin darts in and clinches Rose up against the cage.
Zemin avoiding damage as Rose throws knees to the body.
Rose told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Zemin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rose has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rose throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rose has had enough of the clinch but Zemin keeps him there for the moment.
Rose with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Zemin swings wildly with an uppercut but Rose uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zemin has Rose pushed against the cage.
Zemin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zemin lands a shoulder strike.
Zemin will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rose up against the cage.
The referee calls for Zemin to work. #T1#
Zemin blocks an elbow strike from Rose.
The referee is keeping an eye on Zemin - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Rose misses with a knee to the head.
Zemin manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Rose throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rose misses with a knee strike.
Zemin controlling the action here for a moment. #BC#
Zemin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rose ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zemin throws a head kick but Rose moves out of range.
Zemin shoots in but Rose avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T2##CL#
Zemin takes the fight into the clinch.
Rose is trying to force a seperation but Zemin has the dominant position.
A short right from Zemin on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Rose.
Zemin has Rose pressed against the cage, preventing Rose from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rose tries to land a knee to the head but Zemin blocks with his arms.
Rose throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Zemin blocks it with crossed arms.
A knee to the head by Rose.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zemin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Zemin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Zemin gets through Rose's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Zemin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rose tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A head punch on the inside from Zemin fails to land. #T3#
Zemin has a couple of punches blocked by Rose.
Zemin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zemin has been working on his balance at Gold Samurai's Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Rose.
Zemin blocks an elbow strike.
Rose misses with a knee to the head.
Rose tries a body shot but Zemin blocks it.
Rose prevents a body shot from Zemin.
A short body shot lands from Zemin as the two fighters clinch.
Zemin lands an uppercut.
Rose blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rose misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zemin avoiding damage as Rose throws knees to the body.
Zemin keeps control of Rose as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rose using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Zemin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Zemin holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Rose landing knees to the head.
Zemin blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Rose blocks an uppercut.
Zemin manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Rose creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rose is looking to control Zemin's arms but Zemin gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rose has his back to the cage.
Rose tries a knee to the head but Zemin blocks it.
Zemin scores with a shot to the side of Rose's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Rose just leaning against Zemin, taking a breather.
Rose misses with an elbow strike.
Zemin digs a right hand underneath Rose's ribcage. Rose let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch on the inside from Rose fails to land.
Zemin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rose with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rose with an attempt at a knee that misses.
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 Unang Zemin will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Zemin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rose misses with a straight left.
Zemin is looking to counter punch.
Rose throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zemin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rose.#CL#
Zemin clinches with his opponent.
Rose is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Zemin is keeping busy.
Rose throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Zemin blocks it with crossed arms.
A shot in the inside from Zemin.
Rose is trying to break the clinch but Zemin has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Zemin.
Rose throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zemin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Zemin stalling.
Rose looking to slow down the pace here.
Rose blocks a body shot from Zemin.
Rose takes a shot to the head. #T1#
Zemin struggles to land a body shot inside as Rose controls his hands.
Zemin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rose throws an elbow but it misses.
Rose trying to land knees to the body.
Rose presses Zemin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rose displaying some good clinch control by pressing Zemin up against the cage.
Rose has a couple of punches blocked by Zemin.
Zemin gets through Rose's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Rose breaks from the clinch.
Rose moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Zemin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL#
Zemin closes the distance and clinches.
Rose controlling the action here for a moment.
The referee is keeping an eye on Zemin - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #T2#
Rose missing with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Zemin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rose tries to work over Zemin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rose with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Zemin controlling the action here for a moment.
Rose tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zemin avoids it.
Zemin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zemin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rose backwards.
Zemin avoids a wild elbow strike from Rose.
Rose misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zemin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Zemin. #T3#
Zemin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zemin holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Zemin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rose tries to stall but Zemin uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Zemin holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Zemin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Zemin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rose misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zemin.
Rose looking to slow down the pace here.
Rose misses with a hook from the clinch.
Unang Zemin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rose is trying to maintain a safe position but Zemin gets an underhook and turns Rose into the cage.
Zemin displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rose up against the cage.
Rose letting Zemin take a breather here.#T4#
Zemin lands a left hand.
Zemin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rose backwards. #BC#
Zemin breaks the clinch.
Rose swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Zemin counter with a right hand. #CL#
Zemin instigates a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Zemin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zemin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rose landing knees to the head.
Zemin has Rose pushed against the cage.
Zemin content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Zemin lands a hook that snaps the head of Rose backwards.
Stalling in the clinch from Zemin.
Rose connects with a nasty looking knee right to Zemin's face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Unang Zemin dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Zemin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rose moves away.
Rose wants to counter the offense by Zemin and move into the clinch position.
A swing and a miss from Zemin.
Rose avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rose tries to clinch but Zemin is having none of it.
Rose ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zemin lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Rose misses with a straight right.
Zemin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rose.#CL#
Rose gets tackled into the cage by Zemin. Zemin maintains the clinch.
Zemin throws a punch but it's blocked by Rose.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rose pushes off an throws an elbow but Zemin leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A knee to the head by Rose.
Good body shot from Zemin.
Rose throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Zemin blocks it with crossed arms.
Zemin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
Rose is trying to break the clinch but Zemin is controlling him.
Rose is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zemin is defending well for now.
A head punch on the inside from Zemin fails to land. #BC#
Zemin breaks the clinch.
Rose tries to close the distance and clinch but Zemin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rose looks to throw the jab but Zemin is out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Rose.#CL#
Zemin moves into the clinch.
Zemin stalling the fight.
A shot in the inside from Rose.
Zemin lands with a right to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Rose.
Rose looking to slow down the pace here.
Rose taking a breather.
Zemin taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #T2#
Rose wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zemin has him pressed against the cage.
Rose misses with a knee strike.
Rose taking a breather.
Zemin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rose misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zemin.
Zemin stalls.
Rose is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Zemin stalls.
Rose tries to work over Zemin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rose wants to get back to striking at distance but Zemin won't allow it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zemin. #T3#
Zemin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rose is looking to break free of the clinch but Zemin has double underhooks.
Zemin misses with a punch to the body.
Zemin lands a shot to the body.
Rose tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rose missing with knees to the body.
Zemin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rose backwards.
Zemin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Zemin on the inside. #BC#
Zemin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Zemin clinches up with Rose and pushes him back against the cage.
Zemin lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zemin.
Zemin lands a shoulder strike. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rose tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zemin avoids it.
Rose misses with a knee strike.
Rose tries to land a knee to the head but Zemin blocks with his arms.
Zemin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rose pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Rose comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rose throws a punch but it's blocked by Zemin.
Zemin is leaning against Rose and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rose missing with knees to the body.
Rose takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zemin lands a right hand.
Rose misses with a knee to the head.
Rose utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Rose struggles to land a body shot inside as Zemin controls his hands.
Zemin pressing his opponent against the cage.
Max Rose has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Unang Zemin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zemin gets through Rose's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Unang Zemin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Zemin 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Unang Zemin!

Unang Zemin is the new bantamweight champion!

 

Event: KOP TANKS     
Date:   Jun 10, 2022
#R1#
Zemin throws a hook but Ba Nyein blocks it.
Zemin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Zemin throws a nice looking combination but Ba Nyein bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ba Nyein looks to throw the jab but Zemin is out of range. #CL2#
Zemin gets a clinch.
Ba Nyein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zemin misses with the head strike.
Ba Nyein goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ba Nyein tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Zemin smiles and moves away. #CL2#
Zemin takes the fight into the clinch.
Ba Nyein blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ba Nyein doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ba Nyein scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zemin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ba Nyein misses with a punch on the inside.
Ba Nyein tries to work over Zemin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Zemin lands a shoulder strike.
Ba Nyein swings wildly with an uppercut but Zemin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zemin blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Zemin breaks from the clinch.
Ba Nyein cracks Zemin with a right hand to the side of the head.
Donk. Zemin catches Ba Nyein right on the button with a cross.
Unang Zemin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zemin throws a jab but it's blocked by Ba Nyein.
Zemin's coach down at Gold Samurai's Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Zemin's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A punch combination from Zemin misses. #CL2#
Zemin rushes Ba Nyein and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ba Nyein wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ba Nyein struggles to land a body shot inside as Zemin controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Ba Nyein fails to land.
Zemin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ba Nyein's elbow.
Zemin blocking some punches.
Ba Nyein misses with the head strike.
Zemin is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Zemin blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Stalling in the clinch from Zemin.
Ba Nyein is trying to pull guard but Zemin turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zemin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ba Nyein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zemin avoiding damage.
Zemin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ba Nyein.
Ba Nyein is trying to force a seperation but Zemin has the dominant position.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Zemin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zemin working aggressively here. #BC2#
Zemin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zemin tests Ba Nyein's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A swing and a miss from Ba Nyein.#T3#
Ba Nyein misses with a body kick.
Zemin misses with a wild combination.
Ba Nyein lands with a shot to the body.
Zemin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Ba Nyein on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zemin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zemin tries to clinch up but Ba Nyein circles away and keeps his distance.
Ba Nyein takes a swing at Zemin's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Ba Nyein misses.
Zemin takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ba Nyein misses with an uppercut. Zemin saw that one coming.
Ba Nyein ducks under a wild hook from Zemin.
Ba Nyein half committed to a counter leg kick.#CL2#
Zemin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Zemin effectively controlling the action here.
Ba Nyein works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T4#
Ba Nyein doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ba Nyein is trying to break the clinch but Zemin is controlling him.
Stalling in the clinch from Zemin.
Ba Nyein jumps guard but Zemin stands there with Ba Nyein around his waist. Ba Nyein gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saw Ba Nyein. That's going to take a lot out of him.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ba Nyein creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zemin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zemin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zemin is stalling here.
Zemin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ba Nyein goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Ba Nyein breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zemin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ba Nyein.
Zemin scores with a jab. Ba Nyein acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL2#
Zemin darts in and clinches Ba Nyein up against the cage.
Zemin blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Unang Zemin dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Zemin moves out of range of the strikes.
Ba Nyein throws a leg kick but Zemin moved away.
Zemin misses with a hook. Ba Nyein ducked under it nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Zemin. That snapped Ba Nyein's head back.
Ba Nyein shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Zemin eats them both and turns towards Ba Nyein to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Zemin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ba Nyein manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ba Nyein moves away from the strike by Zemin.
A jab from Ba Nyein misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zemin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Zemin throws a right hand that misses
and Ba Nyein counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zemin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ba Nyein uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Zemin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zemin misses with a straight left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ba Nyein checks the leg kick.#CL2#
Zemin closes the distance and pushes Ba Nyein back into the cage.
Ba Nyein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ba Nyein is trying to pull guard but Zemin has him pressed against the cage.
Ba Nyein looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T1#
Ba Nyein misses with a punch to the body.
Zemin tries to land a knee to the head but Ba Nyein blocks with his arms.
A shot in the inside from Zemin. #BC#
Ba Nyein breaks the clinch.
Ba Nyein throws a chopping leg kick but Zemin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ba Nyein swings for the body but Zemin moves out of range.
Zemin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ba Nyein throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ba Nyein keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zemin.
Zemin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Zemin misses the target.
Zemin pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ba Nyein back to the cage. Zemin follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Zemin fails to land with a series of punches.
Ba Nyein moves out of range as Zemin strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from Zemin.
Zemin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ba Nyein moves away.
Zemin lands with a cross.
We've been told by Ba Nyein's head coaches at Hammer House of Horror that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T2#
Zemin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ba Nyein scores with a kick to the body.
Ba Nyein misses the shot to the body.
Unang Zemin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zemin throws a head kick that misses
and Ba Nyein counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zemin throws a series of strikes that have Ba Nyein backpedaling. #ROC2#Ba Nyein is rocked!
Zemin tries to clinch up but Ba Nyein circles away and keeps his distance.
Oh Ba Nyein is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zemin tries to clinch up but Ba Nyein circles away and keeps his distance.
Ba Nyein seems to have got his legs back now.
Zemin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Zemin ducks under a wild hook from Ba Nyein.
Ba Nyein throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ba Nyein has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ba Nyein there as he acknowledges the shot.
Zemin 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.
Zemin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ba Nyein.
Ba Nyein throws out a loose jab but Zemin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zemin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ba Nyein wants to land a leg kick but Zemin is out of range.
Ba Nyein takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Zemin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T3#
Ba Nyein throws a lazy uppercut
and Zemin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ba Nyein is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zemin.
Ba Nyein keeps the fight on the outside.
Zemin misses with a hook
and Ba Nyein counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ba Nyein misses with a low kick.
Zemin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CL2#
Zemin rushes Ba Nyein and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zemin.
Unang Zemin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ba Nyein wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ba Nyein misses with some punches.
Zemin is stalling here.
Ba Nyein misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Zemin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ba Nyein slips under a jab.
Ba Nyein fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A little jabbing left from Zemin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
Ba Nyein throws a hook to the side of Zemin's head but Zemin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It seemed like Zemin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zemin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ba Nyein.
Zemin swings for the body but Ba Nyein moves out of range.
Ba Nyein misses with an uppercut.
Ba Nyein loads up on a big right hand but Zemin slips the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ba Nyein misses with a body shot.
Ba Nyein rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zemin counters with a left to the body.
Ba Nyein swings for the body but Zemin moves out of range.
Zemin lands a head shot.
Nice uppercut there from Ba Nyein.
Ba Nyein slips under a jab.
Ba Nyein takes a swing at Zemin's ribcage but misses.
Ba Nyein ducks under a wild hook from Zemin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ba Nyein ducks under a wild hook from Zemin.
Ba Nyein is looking to counter with a body kick.
Ba Nyein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ba Nyein throws a hook to the side of Zemin's head but Zemin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice defenses there by Ba Nyein.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Unang Zemin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Zemin checks a leg kick nicely.
Zemin throws a fast counter high kick but Ba Nyein manages to duck under it in time.
Zemin catches Ba Nyein with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Zemin throws a leg kick
and Ba Nyein counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zemin on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Zemin throws a looping overhand right but Ba Nyein ducks down to avoid it.
Ba Nyein dodges the punch combination from Zemin.
An attempted straight right counter from Ba Nyein misses the target.
Zemin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ba Nyein.
Ba Nyein looks to land a body kick but Zemin moved away.
Zemin lands a lovely overhand right.
The fighters circling - Zemin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zemin misses with a lunging right hand
and Ba Nyein counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zemin misses with a hook. Ba Nyein ducked under it nicely.
Ba Nyein scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ba Nyein swats away the attempt to clinch by Zemin.
Ba Nyein takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T1#
Zemin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ba Nyein paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zemin throws a body shot but no joy.
Ba Nyein was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ba Nyein works Zemin's body with a nice hook.#CL2#
Zemin pushes Ba Nyein up against the cage in a clinch.
Ba Nyein doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ba Nyein doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zemin.
Zemin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Zemin - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ba Nyein jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Zemin walks away with a smile on his face. Ba Nyein gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ba Nyein throws a series of punches but Zemin avoids them all with ease.
Zemin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ba Nyein under the eye.
Zemin misses with a head kick.
Ba Nyein tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ba Nyein connects with a leg kick. #T2#
Ba Nyein defending well as Zemin loads up on a big left hand.
Sloppy strikes from Zemin. Those never looked like landing. #CL2#
Zemin pushes Ba Nyein up against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ba Nyein lands a hook that snaps the head of Zemin backwards.
Zemin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ba Nyein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ba Nyein has a couple of punches blocked by Zemin.
Zemin controlling the action here for a moment.
Zemin blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zemin.
Ba Nyein can't find room to land a body shot as Zemin controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Zemin.
Ba Nyein lands a nice uppercut.
Zemin throws a punch but it's blocked by Ba Nyein. #T3#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zemin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zemin prevents Ba Nyein from breaking the clinch.
Ba Nyein tries to circle away but Zemin has him pinned against the cage.
Zemin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ba Nyein lands with a short shot to the head.
Zemin scores with a shoulder strike.
Zemin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zemin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ba Nyein swings wildly with an uppercut but Zemin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zemin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zemin has a couple of punches blocked by Ba Nyein.
Zemin scores with a shoulder strike.
Ba Nyein misses with some punches.
Zemin misses with a hook from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ba Nyein misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Zemin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zemin swings wildly with an uppercut but Ba Nyein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ba Nyein has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ba Nyein tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Zemin smiles and moves away.
Ba Nyein looks to land a body kick but Zemin moved away.
It seemed like Zemin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zemin blocks a jab.
Zemin lands a jab.
Zemin cracks Ba Nyein with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#KD2#
Zemin lands a big right hand that sends Ba Nyein crashing to the mat! Zemin stays standing though and waves Ba Nyein back to his feet!
Ba Nyein connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ba Nyein thows a leg kick but Zemin checks it
and Zemin counters with a huge right that knocks Ba Nyein out cold! Zemin is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Unang Zemin!

 

Event: AWC 2022 - Round 6 B     
Date:   Apr 28, 2022
#R1#
Zemin feints a jab promting Cheese to slip. Zemin then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Cheese slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Zemin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Zemin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cheese ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zemin moves away.
Zemin goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Zemin throws a sloppy head kick and Cheese moves out of range easily. #CL#
Zemin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cheese, pushing him back against the cage.
Cheese lands a left hand. #BC2#
Cheese breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zemin misses the jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zemin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cheese appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Zemin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Zemin throws a series of punches but Cheese moves out of range.
Cheese jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cheese lands the left hand.
Cheese throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zemin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Some bone on bone action there as Cheese checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Zemin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cheese in his tracks.
Zemin ducks under a wild hook from Cheese.
Zemin is looking to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Cheese misses.#T1#
Zemin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cheese manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Zemin misses the target.
Cheese scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jab by Cheese.#ROC2#Zemin is rocked!
Zemin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Oh Zemin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zemin is holding his hands too far apart here. Cheese throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Zemin is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Charles Eric Cheese!
Charles Eric Cheese thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: AWC 2022 - Round 5 B     
Date:   Apr 11, 2022
#R1#
A nice combination there by Bloke.
Zemin cracks Bloke with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Zemin misses the jab.
Zemin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bloke has time to react.
A right-left combo lands from Bloke.
Bloke avoids the head kick by Zemin.
Bloke scores with a jab.
Nice cross by Bloke.
Bloke definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bloke misses with a low kick.
Zemin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zemin thuds a left hand into Bloke's body.
Bloke throws a right hand that Zemin ducks under and follows up with a left that Zemin also avoids with ease.
Bloke really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Zemin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bloke.
Bloke misses the shot to the body.
Bloke swats away the attempt to clinch by Zemin.
Zemin missing with a left hand there. Bloke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Zemin does it's job there.
Unang Zemin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zemin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zemin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Zemin is looking to clinch but Bloke is avoiding it.
As Zemin looks to move away, Bloke throws a big counter combo but Zemin just gets out of the way.
Zemin loads up on a big right hand but Bloke slips the punch.
Bloke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zemin was well out of range. Poor timing from Bloke.
Zemin misses with a hook
and Bloke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zemin slips a jab and a cross from Bloke.
Zemin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bloke connects with a single shot there.
Bloke walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A left and a right from Zemin both land. Nice combination. #ROC2#Bloke is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Chilli Bloke has been cut.
Bloke keeps the fight on the outside.
Bloke ducks under a wild hook from Zemin.
Bloke lands an overhand right.
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!
Bloke's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Zemin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bloke scrambles back to his feet.
Oh Bloke is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zemin throws a lazy right hand but Bloke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bloke seems to have got his legs back now.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bloke!
Bloke digs a good hook to Zemin's body.
Zemin throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Zemin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bloke.
Zemin has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Bloke connects with a looping right hand.
Zemin's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Zemin duly obliges.
Zemin misses with an uppercut.
Zemin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bloke counters with a left and a right that stings Zemin.
Bloke lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Donk. Zemin catches Bloke right on the button with a cross.
Zemin 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.
Bloke paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CL2#
Zemin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Zemin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bloke. #BC2#
Zemin manages to break the clinch.
Bloke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zemin.
Zemin throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Bloke counter with a right hand.
Bloke is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bloke circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice defenses there by Bloke.
Zemin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bloke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bloke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zemin manages to avoid it.#T3#
Bloke is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zemin.
Bloke fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Zemin throws a wild body kick that Bloke sees coming a mile off.
Zemin misses with a hook
and Bloke counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bloke throws a series of punches but Zemin avoids them all with ease.
Zemin throws a series of punches but Bloke moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Bloke there.
Bloke tests Zemin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bloke throws a nice looking combination but Zemin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zemin lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Zemin is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bloke.
Zemin dodges the punch combination from Bloke.
Zemin counters with a body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bloke moves away from the strike by Zemin.
Zemin missing with a left hand there. Bloke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bloke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zemin throws out the jab.
Bloke throws a hook but Zemin blocks it.
Bloke is working the combinations to good effect here.
Zemin lands the left hand.#T4#
Bloke scores with a nice head shot.
Bloke fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zemin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Blokes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Zemin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bloke throwing a counter right hand but Zemin manages to avoid it.
Zemin misses with a jab, cross combination.
A quick step to the side and Bloke tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bloke scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Zemin misses with a left hand
and Bloke counters with a three punch combo that has Zemin backing up. Zemin nods at Bloke to acknowledge the strikes.
Zemin slips a jab and a cross from Bloke.
Bloke throws a hook but Zemin blocks it.
Zemin missing with a left hand there. Bloke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bloke lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bloke fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zemin on the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bloke scores with a jab to the body.
Bloke takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Bloke rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zemin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bloke moves out of range of the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chilli Bloke dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chilli Bloke's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Bloke on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bloke connects with the punch.
Bloke throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zemin.
Bloke moves out of range of the strikes.
Bloke misses with an uppercut.
Zemin throws a nice looking combination but Bloke bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zemin lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Zemin throws a lazy right hand but Bloke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zemin misses with a hook. Bloke ducked under it nicely.
Bloke appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Zemin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bloke.
It seemed like Zemin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bloke looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zemin misses with an uppercut
and Bloke counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zemin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bloke manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zemin looks to land a right hand but Bloke moved out of range.
Chilli Bloke is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zemin throws out a loose jab but Bloke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zemin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bloke bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Bloke with a nice cross.
Bloke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zemin.
Bloke lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zemin at a distance.
Zemin slips under a jab.
Zemin misses with a hook
and Bloke counters with a straight right hand.
Zemin scores with a hook.
Zemin looks to land a right hand but Bloke moved out of range.
Bloke changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Zemin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bloke sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bloke is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bloke looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zemin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bloke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A punch combination from Bloke misses.
Zemin misses with an uppercut. Bloke saw that one coming.
A quick step to the side and Bloke tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zemin missing with a left hand there. Bloke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bloke feints a jab promting Zemin to slip. Bloke then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Zemin slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Zemin throws a lazy head kick
and Bloke counters with a right hand to the body.
Bloke throws a jab when Zemin was well out of range.#T2#
Zemin misses with an uppercut.
Zemin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bloke connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Zemin scrambles back to his feet.
Bloke defending well as Zemin loads up on a big left hand.
Zemin cracks Bloke with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Zemin just misses with a punch to the body.
Bloke lands a body shot.
Bloke thuds a left hand into Zemin's body.
Zemin moves out of range as Bloke strikes.
A nice combination there by Bloke.
Bloke bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zemin moves forwards but Bloke connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Zemin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bloke scores with a three punch combo!
Bloke tries to bum rush Zemin with a series of wild strikes but Zemin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zemin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Zemin throws a right hand that misses
letting Bloke counter with a right hand. #T3#
Bloke lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Chilli Bloke is winning the standup battle so far.
Zemin misses with a straight left.
Zemin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bloke.
A head kick misses from Zemin.
Bloke comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bloke throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zemin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Zemin throws a lazy uppercut
letting Bloke counter with a right hand.
Bloke misses with a series of wild punches.
Bloke uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Zemin has time to react.
Zemin throws a shot from downtown. Bloke moves away and avoids it.
Bloke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zemin.
Zemin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zemin misses with a right hand
letting Bloke counter with a right hand. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bloke misses with a wild body shot.
Bloke misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zemin! But no joy.
Bloke catches Zemin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bloke misses with a wild body shot.
Bloke lands with a shot to the body.
Zemin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zemin throws out a counter right but Bloke avoids it with no problem.
Bloke moves forwards but Zemin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Zemin lands a jab to the nose.
Zemin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zemin tries to clinch up.
Zemin throws a lazy uppercut
and Bloke counters with a nice uppercut.
Bloke seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Zemin shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Bloke is backing up but Zemin catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Bloke covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Zemin Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Unang Zemin!

 

Event: AWC 2022 - Round 4 B     
Date:   Mar 26, 2022
#R1#
Junior misses with an uppercut. Zemin saw that one coming.
Junior ducks right into an uppercut from Zemin.
Zemin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zemin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Junior at a distance.
Zemin cracks a nice hook into Junior's ribs.
Junior throws a sloppy head kick and Zemin moves out of range easily.
Junior takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #ROC#Junior is rocked!
Junior with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Junior is still on wobbly legs! Can Zemin finish him?
Junior misses with a looping left.
An attempted straight right counter from Zemin misses the target.
Junior takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Zemin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This has been an exciting period of action!
BOOM! Zemin lands a beautiful left hook that drops Junior. Junior tries to recover but Zemin is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Junior lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Unang Zemin!

 

Event: AWC 2022 - Round 3 A     
Date:   Mar 10, 2022
#R1#
Phuthong avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Phuthong scores with a jab to the jaw.
Phuthong lands with a right hand.
Zemin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phuthong was well out of range. Poor timing from Zemin.
Zemin throws out a loose jab but Phuthong uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've been told by Phuthong's head coaches at Rough House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Phuthong digs a good body shot into Zemin's ribs.
Phuthong scores with a jab to the jaw.
Phuthong with a nice cross.
A telegraphed right hand from Phuthong misses the target.
It seemed like Zemin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Phuthong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zemin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zemin walks into a stiff left hand from Phuthong.
Phuthong throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Zemin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Phuthong.
Phuthong is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#CL2#
Zemin moves into the clinch successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Zemin breaks the clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Zemin as he connects with a hook.
Jab, jab by Phuthong - just one landing.
Phuthong rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zemin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zemin throws out a counter right but Phuthong avoids it with no problem.#T1##CL2#
Zemin moves into the clinch.
Zemin stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Zemin has Phuthong pressed against the cage.
Phuthong tries to circle away but Zemin has him pinned against the cage.
Phuthong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zemin is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Phuthong lands a body punch.
Phuthong is trying to push Zemin away but Zemin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Phuthong misses with the head strike.
Zemin lands a nice elbow.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Zemin takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Zemin stalling in the clinch. #T2#
Still in the clinch, Phuthong scores with a nice short uppercut.
Zemin just leaning against Phuthong, taking a breather.
Zemin has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Phuthong seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Zemin can turn it around.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Unang Zemin.
A left lands for Phuthong.
Zemin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Zemin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Zemin avoids a kick to the body.
Phuthong ducks under a wild hook from Zemin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zemin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Phuthong scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Phuthong connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jab from Phuthong.
Zemin throws a leg kick that is checked
and Phuthong counters with a nice uppercut.
Zemin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Phuthong lands a nice shot to the body.
Phuthong connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Phuthong uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Zemin has time to react.
A jab from Phuthong misses. #T3#
Phuthong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Phuthong throws a looping overhand right but Zemin ducks down to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Zemin.
Phuthong throws an overhand right that lands on Zemin's shoulder, as Zemin tries to avoid the shot.
Phuthong is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Zemin misses the jab.
Phuthong throwing a counter right hand but Zemin manages to avoid it.
Phuthong walks forward, straight into a front kick from Zemin.
Phuthong swats away the attempt to clinch by Zemin.
Zemin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Phuthong works Zemin's body with a nice hook.
Phuthong throws a hook but Zemin blocks it.
Phuthong is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Zemin misses with a series of wild punches.
Zemin misses with a looping right.
Phuthong throws a big counter combination but Zemin scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Phuthong chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zemin can pounce on him. #T4#
Phuthong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zemin moves away.
Phuthong scores with a decent looking hook.
Zemin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phuthong was well out of range. Poor timing from Zemin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phuthong throws a hook but Zemin avoids it easily.
Phuthong is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Phuthong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Phuthong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zemin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Zemin misses with an uppercut.
Phuthong is looking for a counter combo.
Zemin walks into a straight right hand from Phuthong.
Zemin walks into a left hand.
Zemin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Phuthong cracks Zemin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL2#
Zemin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Phuthong on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zemin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zemin is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Phuthong wants to get back to striking at distance but Zemin won't allow it.
Phuthong tries to break free but Zemin pushes him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eh Phuthong dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Zemin throws a jab when Phuthong was well out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Phuthong misses the target.
Phuthong comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Zemin throws a hook but Phuthong blocks it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Phuthong.
Phuthong throws the left hand but Zemin avoids the punch easily.
Eh Phuthong is winning the standup battle so far.
Phuthong punishes Zemin's body with a nice straight punch.
Phuthong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Phuthong scores with a punch to the head.
Phuthong swats away the attempt to clinch by Zemin.
Phuthong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zemin misses with a straight right.
Phuthong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zemin can do to turn this around?
Zemin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Zemin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A slow jab from Zemin misses its intended target. #T1#
Zemin thows a body kick. Phuthong tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A lazy left from Zemin finds it's target.
A swing and a miss from Zemin.
Zemin throws a sloppy head kick and Phuthong moves out of range easily.
Zemin misses with a hook.
Phuthong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zemin connects with a solid leg kick.
Phuthong looks to land a right hand but Zemin moved out of range.
Phuthong looks to land a right hand but Zemin moved out of range.
Phuthong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zemin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Zemin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Phuthong takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Phuthong slips a straight right by Zemin.
Phuthong fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zemin on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phuthong lands a right hook to the body.
Phuthong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
A jab from Phuthong finds it's way through Zemin's defenses.
Phuthong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice defenses there by Zemin.
A head kick misses from Phuthong.
Phuthong misses with a hook. Zemin ducked under it nicely.
Zemin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Phuthong slips a jab from Zemin.
Zemin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Phuthong looks to throw the jab but Zemin is out of range.
A head kick misses from Zemin.
Phuthong scores with a shot to the body.
Phuthong fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Zemin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zemin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Zemin doesn't manage to clinch there - Phuthong circles away.
Zemin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phuthong.
Zemin just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
A swing and a miss from Zemin.
Zemin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Phuthong throws the left hand but Zemin avoids the punch easily.
Phuthong swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Zemin.
Phuthong lands a jab to the head.
Zemin moves out of range of the strikes.
A big left from Phuthong misses.
A big right from Zemin misses.
Phuthong looks to throw the jab but Zemin is out of range.
Phuthong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zemin unleashes a big counter combination but Phuthong bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Phuthong misses with a looping left.
Zemin defending well as Phuthong loads up on a big left hand.
Phuthong with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Eh Phuthong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phuthong uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Zemin misses with a straight right.
Phuthong catches Zemin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T4#
Phuthong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zemin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Phuthong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zemin.
Phuthong connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Zemin's hands.
Phuthong misses with a hook. Zemin ducked under it nicely.
Zemin looks to land a left hand but Phuthong moved out of range nicely.
Phuthong throws a looping overhand right but Zemin ducks down to avoid it.
Phuthong throws the left hand but Zemin avoids the punch easily.
A swing and a miss from Zemin.
Zemin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zemin lands with a nice body punch.
Phuthong misses with a body shot.
Phuthong just misses with a punch to the body.
Phuthong scores with the left hand. Zemin knows he should have avoided that one.
Phuthong blocks a head kick by Zemin.
Phuthong swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Phuthong staying out of range there.
Phuthong defending well as Zemin loads up on a big left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eh Phuthong dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Zemin throws a hook but Phuthong blocks it.
Zemin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zemin misses the jab.
Zemin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zemin throws a hook to the side of Phuthong's head but Phuthong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Phuthong is looking to counter punch.
Nice uppercut there from Phuthong.
Zemin throws a poor cross that misses
and Phuthong counters with a nice uppercut.
Phuthong throws an overhand right that lands on Zemin's shoulder, as Zemin tries to avoid the shot.
Zemin closes the distance looking to clinch
and Phuthong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phuthong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zemin.
Zemin throws a lazy right hand but Phuthong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Phuthong stuns Zemin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Zemin misses with an uppercut. Phuthong saw that one coming.
Phuthong misses with a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Zemin.#T1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Zemin 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 Phuthong has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Phuthong and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Phuthong lands a glancing blow to the side of Zemin's head.#CL2#
Zemin moves into the clinch successfully.
Zemin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zemin trying to control the position but instead, Phuthong has worked for underhooks and has pushed Zemin into the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Zemin - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Zemin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zemin keeps control of Phuthong as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Phuthong is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Phuthong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zemin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zemin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Phuthong.
Eh Phuthong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Phuthong scores with a sloppy right hand. Zemin should have avoided that one.
Phuthong lands a nice hook to Zemin's body. Zemin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Phuthong connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Phuthong misses the jab.
Phuthong fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Zemin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Phuthong paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zemin tests Phuthong's chin there with a solid looking shot.
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!
Phuthong throws an overhand right that lands on Zemin's shoulder, as Zemin tries to avoid the shot.
Phuthong scores with a shot to the body.
Zemin misses with a hook. Phuthong ducked under it nicely.
Phuthong blocks a head kick by Zemin.
Phuthong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zemin drops his hands momentarily and Phuthong takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Zemin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zemin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Phuthong.
Zemin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Phuthong. Zemin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Phuthong throws an overhand right that lands on Zemin's shoulder, as Zemin tries to avoid the shot.
Phuthong takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Phuthong lands a slapping body shot.
Phuthong misses the jab.
Zemin tries to clinch but Phuthong is having none of it.
Phuthong goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Zemin defending well as Phuthong loads up on a big left hand.
Zemin is looking to clinch.
Phuthong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zemin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Phuthong stuns Zemin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Zemin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zemin misses with a hook
enabling Phuthong to counter with a crisp jab.
Zemin slips a straight right by Phuthong.
Zemin looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Phuthong misses with a straight right.
Phuthong looks to land a right hand but Zemin moved out of range.
Zemin lands a jab to the nose.
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!
Zemin throws the left hand but Phuthong avoids the punch easily.
Zemin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Phuthong.
Zemin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Phuthong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zemin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Phuthong listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Phuthong slips under a jab from Zemin.
Phuthong lands a right hook to the body.
Phuthong throws a big shot that misses.
Phuthong bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A slow jab from Phuthong misses its intended target.
Zemin throws out a counter right but Phuthong avoids it with no problem.
Phuthong ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Unang Zemin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Phuthong throws a jab but it's blocked by Zemin.
Zemin misses with a looping right.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eh Phuthong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Phuthong, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eh Phuthong!

Eh Phuthong seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: AWC 2022 - Round 1 B     
Date:   Feb 06, 2022
#R1##CL#
Son takes the fight into the clinch.
Son doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zemin lands a nice shot to the body.
Son misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zemin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zemin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Son keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Zemin's efforts to push away.#TD#
Son drags the fight down to the ground.
Zemin trying to stand up but can't free himself from Son's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Son bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zemin's guard. #REVR#
Zemin is wriggling around but Son manages to pass to half guard.
Zemin wants to get back to his feet. #T1##SUB#
Son is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Zemin pushes Son off looking to stand but Son dives back in and keeps control.
Son works his way into side control. #SUB#
Son tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Son has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Son thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Zemin is trying to escape the position but Son is controlling the position.
Zemin wants to get back to his feet.
Son tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Son 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 Zemin's shoulder. That is not cool. #T3##SUB#
Son thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Son happy to just control the position for now.
Zemin is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Son is controlling him well.
Zemin is not content to let Son control the position.
Son 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 Zemin's shoulder. That is not cool.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SUB#
Son is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Zemin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Son is trying to get an arm triangle but Zemin is defending well.
Zemin wants to get back to his feet but Son drags him back down.
Son is looking to take a break and control but Zemin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Son shoots in and bounces Zemin off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wingers Son dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Son circles away from the clinch attempt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Zemin.#CL#
Son forces Zemin back against the cage and clinches.
Son is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zemin can do to turn this around?
Son misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Zemin manages to break the clinch.
Son is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
A shot to the liver by Zemin. Beautiful body shot.#TD#
Son shoots in and gets a takedown into Zemin's guard.
Son sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Zemin is looking to stand up but Son isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Zemin keeping moving, preventing Son from controlling successfully.
Zemin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Son is controlling him. #ES2#
Zemin is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Son presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Son tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Zemin smiles and moves away. #CL#
Son clinches with his opponent. #T2#
Son avoiding damage as Zemin throws knees to the body.
Son misses with a body punch.
Son tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Zemin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Son tries to throw a body punch but Zemin avoids it by throwing Son back against the cage.
Zemin is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Son tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zemin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Son avoids it.#TD#
Son jumps guard. #SUB#
Son throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Son on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Son tries to get out of the position.
Zemin is looking to stand up but Son won't let him. #T3#
Zemin is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Son controls Zemin momentarily but Zemin frees himself.
Son looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zemin is one step ahead there. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Zemin wanted to stand there but Son had control of the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Son closes the distance and pushes Zemin back into the cage.
Son misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD#
Son ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Son no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Son has a closed guard, preventing Zemin from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Son looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zemin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Son looking to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Wingers Son will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Zemin throws a head kick but Son moves out of range.
Son attempts a counter takedown but Zemin avoids it well and moves away.
Zemin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Zemin misses with a hook.
Son attempts a counter takedown but Zemin avoids it well and moves away.
Zemin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL#
and Son counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Son.
Son misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zemin tries to break free but Son pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Zemin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Son clinches up with Zemin and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Zemin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Son closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Zemin did well to prevent Son getting side control.
Zemin tries to kick Son off but Son keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Son 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.
Son tries to pass to full mount but Zemin defends it. #T1#
Zemin is trying to stand back up but Son is controlling him
Zemin is looking to get back to is feet but Son passes into side control. #SUB#
Son tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Son has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Son prevents Zemin from escaping the position.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Son wants to control but Zemin is keeping him busy.
Zemin is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB#
Son wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Zemin, who protects the arm well.
Son trying to control the action but Zemin is working from the bottom. #T3#
Son moves into full mount! #SUB#
Son looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Son has hold of Zemin's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Zemin manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Zemin is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Son wants to control but instead Zemin manages to regain half guard. #SUB#
Son seems to be looking for submissions.
Zemin looks like he's trying to stand up.
Son is looking to advance position but Zemin won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Son working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Zemin's thigh. Zemin counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Unang Zemin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wingers Son is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Son trying to control the position from guard on top but Zemin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wingers Son showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Son, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wingers Son!

 

 
 
 
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