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Event:
The Island Season 13, 205 lbs, Round 2
Date: Jun 24, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Caruga shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Caruga showed some decent athleticism there.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2#
Caruga is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Zec definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Caruga is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zec is just riding it out for now. Caruga eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Caruga seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Zec has recovered full guard.
Zec can't keep his opponent in guard - Caruga advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zec keeping hold of Caruga's head, controlling as best he can.
Caruga is looking to advance position but Zec won't allow it. #T1##SUB2#
Zec is defending against the submission attempts here by Caruga.
Zec gets back to full guard.
Zec is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Caruga has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad The Island. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Caruga trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zec working a defensive guard here.
Caruga looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Caruga has gone for a leg lock! Zec slips out almost immediately though and dives into Caruga's guard.#REVR##T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zec stands up over Caruga, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Caruga looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Zec with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Caruga controls Zec momentarily but Zec frees himself. #SUB2#
Caruga is looking for a triangle but Zec pushes his legs off easily.
Zec distracts Caruga with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Zec wants to control from the top but Caruga keeps moving.
Caruga is trying to keep Zec in close.
Zec missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zec stands up over Caruga, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Caruga trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Caruga is looking for a triangle but Zec pushes his legs off easily.
#T3#
Zec working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Caruga trying to control the position.
Zec trying to control but Caruga is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Caruga working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zec doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Caruga is tightening it up a little... Zec has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Zec reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Zec taps out! Nice BJJ there by Caruga!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Stevo Caruga!
After winning the bout, Stevo Caruga thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
The Island Season 13, 205 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jun 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Zec misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Graham.
Zec fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Zec moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromGraham.
Graham throws a leg kick but Zec sees it coming and checks it nicely. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Zec.
Zec is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Graham will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Zec trying to control the position but Graham is working away.
Zec moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ground and pound from Zec seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Graham parries the strikes from Zec easily there. Zec is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Graham to escape.
#T1#
Zec throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Zec throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Zec creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Zec wants to control but Graham is keeping him busy.
Zec fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Zec misses with the ground and pound.
Zec trying to control the action but Graham is working from the bottom.
Zec throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Zec has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T2#
Graham is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Zec's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Zec throwing shots but Graham is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Graham blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zec.
Graham really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zec. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Zec thows a huge punch but Graham dodges it nicely.
Zec thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Graham's head.
Zec throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Graham can do anything to dispel that myth.
Graham is trying to control but can't.
Zec not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Zec working the head and body with strikes.
Zec slips a nice elbow through Graham's hands, connecting with Graham's forehead.
Zec working Graham over with strikes. #T3#
Zec misses with a head shot. Graham uses the momentum to regain guard.
Zec lands a couple of elbows.
Zec throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Graham works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zec sitting in guard here, content to control.
Zec looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Zec postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Graham is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Graham preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Zec looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Zec throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Graham working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zec.
Zec trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zec is in close to Graham's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Zec advances to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zec is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Zec in particular looking to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Djuro Zec dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Graham misses with a body kick.
Zec tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Graham defends well and Zec ends up having to push Graham into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#BC2#
Graham breaks from the clinch.
Zec is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Graham can do to turn this around?
Zec just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Graham. That's going to slow Zec down.
A head kick misses from Graham.
Zec darts in looking for a takedown but Graham gets double underhooks and turns Zec into the cage. #BC2#
Graham manages to break the clinch.
Graham throws a hook to the side of Zec's head but Zec sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zec shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Graham as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Djuro Zec. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zec has a takedown stuffed.
Zec will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zec fails with the takedown.
Djuro Zec seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Graham works the jab nicely.
No luck for Zec with that takedown attempt.
Graham has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#T1#
Graham leaves Zec with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Graham misses with a double jab.
Zec shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Graham counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Graham lands with an uppercut that bounces Zec off the cage and back into range.
Zec misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Angus Graham is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circle momentarily. Graham darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Graham darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Graham goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Graham lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Zec tries to score a power double leg takedown but Graham sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zec somewhat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Graham's corner calls for a 1-2. Graham obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T2#
Zec swings for the body but Graham moves out of range.
Zec throws a shot from downtown. Graham moves away and avoids it.
Graham works Zec's body with a nice hook.
Zec takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#TD#
Zec looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zec wants to control from the top but Graham keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zec accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Graham working a defensive guard here.
Zec controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Zec in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Zec loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Zec is looking to work some ground and pound but Graham has wrist control.
Zec trying to control the position from guard on top but Graham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zec.
Graham scores with a head kick.
#TD#
Zec drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Zec stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Graham swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zec throws a big right hand that misses. #T4#
Graham keeping moving, preventing Zec from controlling successfully.
Zec throwing strikes from guard but Graham blocks nicely.
Graham avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zec won't allow Graham to sweep him here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zec accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zec is looking to work some ground and pound but Graham has wrist control.
Zec working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Zec throwing strikes from guard but Graham blocks nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Angus Graham showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Zec's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Zec shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Graham sprawls well. Graham wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zec gets slowly back to his feet.
Graham swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Graham is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Zec takes a jab right on the kisser.
#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Graham enables Zec to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Graham manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Zec pushing down on Graham's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Zec is trying to control the action in half guard but Graham is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Graham keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zec wants to free his trapped foot but Graham is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Graham is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Zec scores with a couple of nice shots.#T1#
Zec lands with a punch from half guard.
Graham on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Zec not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Graham wants to control but Zec is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Graham keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Zec is looking to pass Graham's guard but actually Graham recovers to full guard.
Zec throws an elbow that misses. Graham uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Zec's guard. Nice move by Graham!#REVB#
Zec managing to control the position. #T2#
Zec has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Graham is looking to stand up but Zec won't let him.
Zec controlling Graham's posture. #T3#
Zec tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Graham got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zec has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Graham has managed to get both his arms back between Zec's legs - danger averted.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Graham plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT2#It looks like Djuro Zec has been cut.#TD#
Zec shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Zec thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Zec sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Graham defending well though. #T4#
Zec not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Zec lands a nice short elbow.
Zec missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Zec throwing shots but Graham is blocking nicely.
Zec not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Zec throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Graham keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Graham keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Zec not doing much here.
Graham blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zec.
And that's the end of the fight!
Djuro Zec showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Zec 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Djuro Zec!
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight for Angus Graham!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Djuro Zec!
Djuro Zec wins by split decision!
Djuro Zec thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
VFC 81 Caruga vs Souza
Date: May 23, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Zec feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Zec throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dinklage works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zec throwing strikes from guard but Dinklage blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zec accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zec throws a big right hand that misses.
Dinklage preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Zec throwing strikes but missing.
Dinklage is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Zec will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinklage keeping full guard, as Zec tries to pass.
Zec throwing strikes but missing.
Dinklage looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Zec preventing the sweep.
Zec trying to control but Dinklage is working from the bottom.
Zec postures up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Dinklage is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Dinklage sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Zec defending well though.
Nice strikes from Dinklage there.
Dinklage throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Zec keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dinklage thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Zec desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Dinklage controlling the pace.
Dinklage is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Zec!
Zec is in a horrible position here. Dinklage smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Zec regains half guard.
Dinklage uses his free foot to push down on Zec's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Zec.
Zec holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Dinklage tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
#T3#
Dinklage is landing with some decent strikes but Zec is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Dinklage lands a nice shot to the head.
Dinklage unloading with bombs!
Zec tries to reverse the position but Dinklage maintains control.
Dinklage throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Zec is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dinklage lands a nice shot to the head.
Zec holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Dinklage tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Dinklage looking to finish Zec with some ground and pound. This is bad for Zec!#T4#
Dinklage controlling the position easily from mount.
Dinklage thowing shots but they're missing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dinklage landing strikes, looking to finish!
Dinklage landing strikes from the mount and Zec is in trouble!
Dinklage unloading with bombs!
Zec has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Dinklage putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Dinklage connects with a bit shot that sees Zec covering up! More strikes from Dinklage and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Dinklage is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Dinklage!
A relieved looking Dan Dinklage thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
VFC 72 Old Leg vs Feynn
Date: Apr 29, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Zec closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Caruga's guard.
Zec throws a big right hand that misses.
Zec must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Zec working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Caruga is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Zec is aware though and is defending well.
Caruga working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zec. #SUB#
Caruga working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zec doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zec manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Zec lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Caruga throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Caruga controls Zec momentarily but Zec frees himself. #SUB#
Caruga has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zec can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Caruga preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Caruga looking for a triangle here. Zec is fighting it but it looks tight! Caruga pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Zec is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Stevo Caruga!
After winning the bout, Stevo Caruga thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
VFC 65 Crawley vs Hanen
Date: Apr 15, 2022 |
#R1#
Zec 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.
Zec tries to score a power double leg takedown but Banjo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zec somewhat.
A nice leg kick from Banjo, right into the meat of the thigh.
Banjo throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Zec takes a kick to the side of the head.
Banjo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#TD2#
Zec fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Banjo to the ground. Zec is now in Banjo's guard.
Zec throws a big right hand that misses.
Zec looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Zec has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Banjo controls Zec momentarily but Zec frees himself.
Banjo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zec.
Zec postures up in Banjo's guard and throws a big left but Banjo blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banjo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zec with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Banjo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zec is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Banjo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zec. #T1#
Zec controlling from the top position.
Banjo has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Banjo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zec is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Banjo controls Zec momentarily but Zec frees himself.
Zec tries to free his leg and advance position but Banjo is retaining full guard.
Zec won't allow Banjo to sweep him here.
Zec is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zec stays in close to Banjo's body and controls the position.
Zec working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Banjo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zec.
Zec throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Banjo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zec scoring with some ground and pound. #T2#
Zec throwing strikes but missing.
Zec postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zec trying to control the position from guard on top but Banjo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Banjo wants to control but Zec passes easily into half guard.
Zec sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Banjo defending well though.
Zec throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Zec missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Zec winds up and cracks Banjo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Zec looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Zec prevents Banjo from improving his position.
Zec controlling the action here.
Zec looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Banjo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #ROC2#Banjo is rocked!#T3#
Zec throwing shots but Banjo is blocking nicely.
Zec throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Zec winds up and cracks Banjo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Banjo wants to improve his position but Zec is controlling well.
Zec not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Banjo moves into full guard.
Zec throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zec is working Banjo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Banjo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zec postures up.
Banjo controlling the position.
Banjo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Banjo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Banjo tries to get out of the position.
Banjo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T4#
Banjo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Banjo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Zec passes into half guard.
Banjo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zec.
Zec trying to control the pace.
Banjo is trying to get back to full guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Zec connects with a nice short shot to Banjo's temple.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zec thows a huge punch but Banjo dodges it nicely.
Banjo wants to control but Zec is keeping busy.
Banjo is looking to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Djuro Zec dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Banjo stuffs the takedown attempt from Zec. Zec gets slowly back to his feet. #TD2#
Zec gets a takedown into half guard.
Zec not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Banjo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zec. #SUB#
Banjo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Zec throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zec thows a huge punch but Banjo dodges it nicely.
Zec looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Banjo wants to control but Zec is keeping busy.
Banjo taking some punishment here, with Zec in his half guard. #T1#
Zec drops an elbow to the side of Banjo's head.
Banjo is refusing to be controlled, as Zec sits in half guard.
Djuro Zec has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zec scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Banjo trying to control but Zec postures up.
Zec sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Banjo defending well though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Zec lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
Banjo actively working from the bottom here.
Zec not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Zec trying to control the pace.
Banjo wants to control but Zec is keeping busy.
Banjo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zec. #T2#
Zec controlling the pace.
Zec landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Banjo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Banjo is positioning himself well to prevent Zec advancing to mount.
Banjo gets back to full guard.
Banjo keeping moving, preventing Zec from controlling successfully.
Zec throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Banjo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zec preventing the sweep.
Banjo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zec lands a couple of digs.
Banjo working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Banjo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zec gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
Zec postures up.
Zec works over Banjo with some ground and pound from guard.
Zec wants to control from the top but Banjo keeps moving.
Zec working some strikes from top position.
Banjo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Zec postures up in Banjo's guard and throws a big left but Banjo blocks it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Banjo is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Zec controlling Banjo's posture.
Banjo trying to control but Zec is working from the bottom. #T4#
Zec wants to sweep but no luck.
Banjo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Zec looking for a guillotine here but Banjo defends easily.
Banjo being controlled here momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Banjo looking to sit in guard and control but Zec gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Djuro Zec showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Banjo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Banjo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Banjo throws a head kick but Zec moves out of range.
Banjo misses with a head kick.
Banjo misses with a kick to the body.
Banjo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Banjo tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD2#
Zec shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Zec looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Zec lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Oh Banjo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Banjo is looking to control Zec's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Banjo avoid being mounted?
Banjo seems to have got his legs back now.
Banjo is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Zec jumps into side control!
Banjo on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #T1#
A big shot lands for Zec! That's hurt Banjo! Will he recover? Zec fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Djuro Zec! |
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Event:
VFC 56 Old Leg vs Silva
Date: Mar 27, 2022 |
#R1#
Zec shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Da Silva Jr as he avoids it easily.
Zec rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Da Silva Jr counter with a right hand.
Zec fails with the takedown
and Da Silva Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zec fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ricardo Da Silva Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Djuro Zec.
Zec takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Zec changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Da Silva Jr tries to avoid it but Zec manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Da Silva Jr to the ground. Da Silva Jr escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Zec walks into a jab.
Zec with a lazy takedown attempt
and Da Silva Jr makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Zec misses with a left hand
and Da Silva Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Zec misses with a shot to the body
and Da Silva Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zec misses with a takedown
and Da Silva Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zec looks winded!
Da Silva Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zec drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Da Silva Jr defends it well.#TD2#
Zec looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#T1#
Zec missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zec slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zec in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zec missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zec has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Da Silva Jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Zec scoring with some ground and pound.
Da Silva Jr on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Da Silva Jr tries to get out of the position.
Zec working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Da Silva Jr knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zec on the ground.
Zec distracts Da Silva Jr with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Da Silva Jr wants to sweep here but Zec controlling him for the moment. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Zec makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Zec lands a couple of digs.
Zec throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Da Silva Jr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Zec's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Zec trying to control the position from guard on top but Da Silva Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zec throwing strikes but missing.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Zec loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Zec fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Da Silva Jr dodges the punch combination from Zec.
Zec closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Djuro Zec seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Da Silva Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zec moves away.
No luck for Zec with that takedown attempt.
Da Silva Jr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Zec shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Da Silva Jr as he jumps to the side.
A cross from Da Silva Jr lands.
Da Silva Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zec.
Da Silva Jr lands with a nice body punch.
Zec throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ricardo Da Silva Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Zec falls off balance throwing a combination
and Da Silva Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Zec closes the distance and clinches up with Da Silva Jr, looking for a takedown. Zec pushes Da Silva Jr against the cage but Da Silva Jr circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Da Silva Jr went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zec. Da Silva Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Da Silva Jr throwing a counter right hand but Zec manages to avoid it.
Da Silva Jr throws a lazy right hand but Zec sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Da Silva Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Da Silva Jr misses the target.
Zec tries for a takedown but Da Silva Jr circles away easily
and Da Silva Jr counters with a right hand to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zec throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Da Silva Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zec fails with the takedown.#CL#
Da Silva Jr gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Zec looking to slow down the pace here.
Zec doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Da Silva Jr dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Zec misses with a left hand
and Da Silva Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Da Silva Jr enables Zec to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Da Silva Jr manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Zec postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zec missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zec has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad The Island. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Zec scoring with some ground and pound.
Zec working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Zec works over Da Silva Jr with some ground and pound from guard.
Zec working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zec cracks Da Silva Jr with a solid left hand.
Da Silva Jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Zec landing some decent shots from guard.
Da Silva Jr has momentary wrist control but Zec slips an elbow through the middle.#T1#
Zec landing with the ground and pound.
Zec lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Da Silva Jr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zec is working Da Silva Jr over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Zec trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zec throwing strikes from guard but Da Silva Jr blocks nicely.
Da Silva Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Zec stands up over Da Silva Jr, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Zec throwing strikes from guard but Da Silva Jr blocks nicely.
Zec works over Da Silva Jr with some ground and pound from guard.
Zec postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zec scoring with some ground and pound.
Zec throwing strikes from guard but Da Silva Jr blocks nicely.
Zec working some strikes from top position.
Da Silva Jr wants to hit a sweep here but Zec passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Da Silva Jr there!
Zec lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Djuro Zec has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Zec cracks Da Silva Jr with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Zec is in the full mount, landing strikes. #ROC2#Da Silva Jr is rocked!
Zec has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Da Silva Jr's face.
Oh Da Silva Jr is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zec working Da Silva Jr over with strikes here.
Zec drops a big elbow. That's hurt Da Silva Jr! More shots from Zec and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Djuro Zec! |
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Event:
VFC 48 Get in the Cage
Date: Mar 16, 2022 |
#R1#
Ross fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zec manages to avoid it.
Zec blocks a head kick by Ross.
A little jabbing left from Zec on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zec looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD2#
Zec looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ross!
Ross might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Zec working the head and body with strikes.
Zec working away.
Zec cracks Ross with a big right hand but Ross just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Zec is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Ross will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Ross tries to improve position but can't.
Zec lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Ross tries to bench press Zec off him but Zec keeps the position.
Ross gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ross slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Zec cracks Ross with a solid left hand.#T1#
Zec landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Zec avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Ross looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Zec lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Ross is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ross looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zec is one step ahead there.
Zec content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T2#
Zec makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Zec postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Zec engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Zec loads up on a big left hand. Ross felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Zec looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Ross can't hide his disappointment, as Zec celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Djuro Zec! |
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Event:
VFC 29 Where the Fighters At
Date: Feb 28, 2022 |
#R1#
Force stuffs the takedown attempt from Zec. Zec gets slowly back to his feet.
Force lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Zec looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Zec has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Force finds it's way round the side to connect with Zec's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Zec misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Force dips to his left and cracks Zec with an uppercut!
An inside leg kick lands from Force.
Force fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zec on the side of the head.
Zec swings and misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T1#
Jab, jab by Force - just one landing.
Zec misses with a takedown attempt
and Force counters with a straight right hand.
Ge Force has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Djuro Zec.
Zec takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Zec ducks under a wild hook from Force.
Zec with the counter takedown but Force avoids it easily.
Zec has a takedown stuffed.
Zec dives in for a single leg takedown but Force sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Zec walks into a jab.
Zec looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Zec throws a lazy uppercut
and Force counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Force looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A lazy left from Force finds it's target.
Zec misses with a takedown
enabling Force to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Force throws a hook but Zec blocks it.
Zec unleashes a big counter combination but Force bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Zec swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zec takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Force misses with a straight right.
Force scores with a crisp jab that stopped Zec in his tracks.
Zec takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Force lands a jab to the nose.
Force displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Zec ducks right into an uppercut from Force.
Force punishes Zec's body with a nice straight punch.
Zec takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T3#
Force lands with a shot to the body.
Zec fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Zec slips a jab and a cross from Force.
Force scores with a jab. Zec acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Zec misses the body punch
and Force counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zec loads up on a big right hand but Force slips the punch.
Zec throws a lazy uppercut
letting Force counter with a right hand.
Force with a nice calf kick.
Ge Force seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zec takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Zec walks into a jab.#T4#
Force bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zec's head backwards.
Force connects with a body shot that sends Zec's belly button to the back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zec swings for the body but Force moves out of range.
Force throws a nice outside leg kick.
Zec has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Zec walks into a straight right hand from Force.
Force bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zec takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Force throws a right and a left that Zec avoids nicely.
Force's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Force duly obliges.
Force scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A jab from Force finds it's way through Zec's defenses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ge Force dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Zec misses with a body shot.
Zec swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Force fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zec manages to avoid it.
Force lands a really nice looking cross but Zec seems unphased.
Force scores with a jab to the jaw.
Zec is trying hard to land a takedown here. Force sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Zec shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Force as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zec shoots for a takedown but Force saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ge Force has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Djuro Zec.#TD2#
Zec looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Force utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Zec missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Force preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Zec postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Force avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zec loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Zec throwing strikes from guard but Force blocks nicely.
Force avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zec won't allow Force to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Force stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Force wants it to stay on the feet.
Force lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#T2#
Force thuds his right hand into Zec's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Force feints a jab promting Zec to slip. Force then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Zec slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Force is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zec can do to turn this around?
Zec shoots in looking for a takedown but Force manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Zec's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Force fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Zec is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Force rather than just go for the knockout.
Zec shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ge Force is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zec throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Force sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Force on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Force loads up on a big right hand but Zec slips the punch.
Ge Force is winning the standup battle so far.
Force displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zec.
Force scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zec doesn't seem bothered though. #T3#
Force slaps away a takedown attempt from Zec, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Force fires out a quick counter leg kick but Zec just manages to avoid it.
Force lands a slapping body shot.
Zec fails with a takedown attempt.
Force lands a jab to the head.
#T4#
Force cracks Zec with a good jab.
Zec shoots in but no luck this time.
Zec misses with a right hand
and Force counters with a nice body shot.
Zec tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Force defends well and Zec ends up having to push Force into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Force feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Force dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Zec 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sloppy strikes from Force. Those never looked like landing.
Zec shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Force counters with a nice uppercut.
Force stuns Zec with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Force swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ge Force dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Zec shoots in looking for a takedown. Force tries to sprawl out of it but Zec keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Force manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Force throwing a counter right hand but Zec manages to avoid it.
Force lands a nice shot to the body.
Force throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Zec doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Force counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Force throws a good cross that connects.
Nice body punch from Force. #TD2#
Zec shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Force is trying to defend but Zec finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#T1#
Zec missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Zec throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Zec thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Force knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zec on the ground.
Zec slips a nice elbow through Force's hands, connecting with Force's forehead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Force avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zec.
Well, if Zec is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Zec seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Force does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Zec sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Force defending well though.
Force has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Zec slips a nice elbow through Force's hands, connecting with Force's forehead.
Zec performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Zec sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Force defending well though.
Zec looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Force with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Force avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zec.
Force keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3#
Zec looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Force with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Force is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Zec scores with a couple of nice shots.
Djuro Zec has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zec thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Zec sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Force defending well though.
Zec wants to lay and pray for a moment but Force keeps working.
Zec not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Zec is trying to control the action in half guard but Force is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zec.
Ge Force has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Djuro Zec.
Nice uppercut there from Force.#T4#
Force slaps away a takedown attempt from Zec, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD2#
Zec closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Zec lands in his opponent's guard.
Zec throwing strikes from guard but Force blocks nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zec working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Djuro Zec.
I think Force 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ge Force! |
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Event:
VFC 19 Saturday Sacking
Date: Feb 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Septer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Septer swings for the body but Zec moves out of range.
Septer ducks under a wild hook from Zec.
Septer works the jab nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Zec misses the target.
Septer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Zec moves forwards but Septer connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Septer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Zec shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Septer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Septer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Septer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zec.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Septer can do anything to dispel that myth.
Zec postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zec is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Zec trying to control the position from guard on top but Septer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Septer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zec.
Zec working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zec accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zec is looking to work some ground and pound but Septer has wrist control.
Septer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zec is one step ahead there.
Zec connects with a couple of short punches.#T2#
Zec keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Septer's head.
Zec controls from within his opponent's guard.
Zec definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Zec trying to control the position from guard on top but Septer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zec with a flurry of punches that miss.
Septer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zec. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Zec is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Zec throwing strikes from guard but Septer blocks nicely. #T3#
Septer keeping moving, preventing Zec from controlling successfully.
Zec advances to half guard.
Zec trying to control from half guard but Septer is working away.
Zec lands with a punch from half guard.
Nice strikes from Zec there.
Zec slows the pace down in half guard. #T4#
Zec is keen to just control but Septer is a slippery customer.
Zec slows the pace down in half guard.
Zec wants to lay and pray for a moment but Septer keeps working.
Zec missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zec slips a nice elbow through Septer's hands, connecting with Septer's forehead.
Zec landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Zec is pressing down on Septer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Septer is holding on for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Djuro Zec dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Zec misses with a hook.
Zec swings for the body but Septer moves out of range.
Septer slips a jab and a cross from Zec.
Zec misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Septer.
Zec ducks right into an uppercut from Septer.
Septer thuds his right hand into Zec's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Septer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zec manages to avoid it.
Septer jabs Zec to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd cheers as Septer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Zec doesn't seem phased though.
Septer thuds a left hand into Zec's body.
Zec needs to keep his hands up - Septer had a free shot at his head there.
Zec swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Septer scores with a 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!
Septer slips a straight right by Zec.
Septer has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T1#
Septer misses with a hook. Zec ducked under it nicely.
Zec swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Septer lands a head shot.
Septer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zec.
Septer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zec was well out of range. Poor timing from Septer.
Septer jabs Zec right on the nose. Zec blinks but takes it well.
Septer lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Septer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zec appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Zec uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Septer.
Zec has a takedown stuffed.
The fighters circling - Septer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Septer misses with a body shot.
Zec takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#T2#
Septer works Zec's body with a nice hook.
Septer misses with a hook. Zec ducked under it nicely.
Zec on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zec takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Septer misses with a hook to the body
#TD#
and Zec counters with a single leg into guard. Septer didn't expect that.
Septer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zec postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Zec is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Zec is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Zec loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Zec's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Septer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Zec scoring with some ground and pound.
Zec postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Septer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zec.
Zec missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Djuro Zec overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zec trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zec throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Septer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zec engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zec accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
Septer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Zec postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Zec loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Zec throws a big right hand that misses.
Zec's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Zec postures up and lands a big shot to Septer's brow.
Septer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Zec is looking to work some ground and pound but Septer has wrist control.
Zec postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Mart Septer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Zec shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Septer manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Zec missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mart Septer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Septer moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Septer swings for the body but Zec moves out of range.
Septer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zec manages to avoid it.
Zec drops down looking for a counter takedown but Septer sprawls and moves away.
Septer throws a body shot but no joy.
Zec throwing a counter right hand but Septer manages to avoid it.#TD#
Zec feints and as Septer raises his hands in defense, Zec changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Zec's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Zec is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Zec makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Zec landing some decent shots from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zec distracts Septer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Zec tries to free his leg and advance position but Septer is retaining full guard. #T1#
Zec throws a big right hand that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Zec's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Zec working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Septer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zec working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Zec content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Zec cracks Septer with a solid left hand.#ROC#Septer is rocked!
Zec scoring with some ground and pound.
Septer is still in real trouble! Can Zec finish him?
Zec throwing strikes but missing.
Zec works over Septer with some ground and pound from guard.
Zec postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Septer's head off the mat! Septer is out! He's out! Zec jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Djuro Zec! |
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Event:
VFC 10 Uppercut
Date: Jan 22, 2022 |
#R1#
Zec misses with a takedown
and Sigursson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zec keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zec throwing a counter right hand but Sigursson manages to avoid it.
Zec throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sigursson misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Zec counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sigursson won't be happy with that.
Zec working the body and head with strikes.
Zec tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Sigursson tries to bench press Zec off him but Zec keeps the position.
Zec landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Zec postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Sigursson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Zec in side control, throwing shots but Sigursson defends.
Zec takes a little break here. Sigursson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T1#
Zec scoring with punches and elbows.
The strikes coming from Zec are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Zec tries to score with some ground and pound. Sigursson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Zec definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Check out the look on Zec's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Zec scores with punches from side control.
Zec misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The strikes coming from Zec are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Zec working away.
Zec working the ground and pound but Sigursson is defending the strikes. #T2#
Zec is putting a hurting on Sigursson here, landing some big shots from side control.
Zec working the ground and pound.
Zec looks up at the clock and then as Sigursson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Zec smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Sigursson taking a bit of punishment here - Zec scoring with strikes.
Zec scores with a couple of short elbows.
Zec lands some shots froms side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zec creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Sigursson trying to remain calm as Zec controls from the top position.
Zec throws an elbow but Sigursson slips to the side and avoids it well.
Sigursson is trying to escape the position but Zec is controlling the position.
Zec cracks Sigursson with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T3#
Zec creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Zec looks up at the clock and then as Sigursson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Zec smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Zec happy to just control the position for now.
Sigursson taking punishment in the form of punches.
Zec working the ground and pound.
Zec scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Sigursson to see if he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zec content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Sigursson wants to control but Zec postures up.
Zec has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T4#
Zec working the body and head with strikes.
Zec connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Sigursson some visible discomfort.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zec throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Sigursson prevents Zec from improving position.
Zec creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Sigursson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Zec throws a strike aimed at the side of Sigursson's head but Sigursson avoids it well.
Check out the look on Zec's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Zec creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Djuro Zec dominated that 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.#R2#
Zec takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sigursson throws a hook to the side of Zec's head but Zec sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zec takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sigursson.
Sigursson lands a right hook to the body.
Sigursson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zec.
Sigursson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sigursson misses with a left hand #TD#
and Zec counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Sigursson!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sigursson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Zec cracks Sigursson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zec landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zec working the head and body with strikes.
Zec postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
#T1#
Zec in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Zec throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Zec in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The ground and pound from Zec seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Zec working the ground and pound from side control.
Zec works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Zec throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Zec landing a few strikes.
Djuro Zec overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zec throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Zec landing strikes.
Zec working the ground and pound from side control.
Sigursson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zec. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
Zec lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Sigursson is breathing heavily.
Zec in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Zec working the ground and pound.
Sigursson taking a bit of punishment here - Zec scoring with strikes.
Zec throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zec working the body and head with strikes.
Zec working the body and head with strikes.
Zec scoring with punches from side control. #ROC#Sigursson is rocked!
Zec working the ground and pound.
Sigursson is still in real trouble! Can Zec finish him?
Zec scoring with punches and elbows. #T3#
A big shot lands for Zec! That's hurt Sigursson! Will he recover? Zec fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Djuro Zec! |
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Event:
VFC Wild Wednesday 2
Date: Jan 05, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Zec shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Da Silva Jr's guard.
Zec loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Da Silva Jr controls Zec momentarily but Zec frees himself.
Zec missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zec throwing strikes but missing.
Zec loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Zec trying to control the position from guard on top but Da Silva Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zec with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Da Silva Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Zec in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Zec makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Zec slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Sloppy strikes there by Zec.
Da Silva Jr avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Zec.
Zec misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Da Silva Jr defending against the ground and pound.
Da Silva Jr on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Da Silva Jr tries to get out of the position.
Zec working the ground and pound from side control.
Zec throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Zec throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T2#
Zec grinds an elbow into Da Silva Jr's temple.
Da Silva Jr knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zec on the ground.
Zec happy to just control the position for now.
Zec lands a nice forearm strike.
Zec tries to score with some ground and pound. Da Silva Jr controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Zec is putting a hurting on Da Silva Jr here, landing some big shots from side control.
Zec cracks Da Silva Jr with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Da Silva Jr avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Zec.
Zec scores with a couple of short elbows.
Zec in side control, throwing shots but Da Silva Jr defends. #T3#
Da Silva Jr takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Zec wants to lay and pray for a moment but Da Silva Jr keeps working.
Zec in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Zec has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Zec tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Zec misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Zec cracks Da Silva Jr with a big right hand but Da Silva Jr just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Da Silva Jr is not content to let Zec control the position.
Zec throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T4#
Zec is putting a hurting on Da Silva Jr here, landing some big shots from side control.
Da Silva Jr avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Zec.
The ground and pound from Zec seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Zec misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Zec creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Zec scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Da Silva Jr to see if he's OK.
Zec is putting a hurting on Da Silva Jr here, landing some big shots from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Da Silva Jr is looking for a sweep.
Da Silva Jr is breathing heavily.
Da Silva Jr is working to avoid the ground and pound but Zec connects with a decent elbow. #ROC2#Da Silva Jr is rocked!
Zec landing strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Djuro Zec dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Zec swats away the attempt to clinch by Da Silva Jr.
Oh Da Silva Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL#
Da Silva Jr has managed to clinch.
Da Silva Jr seems to have got his legs back now.
Da Silva Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Da Silva Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Da Silva Jr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Da Silva Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Zec prevents a body shot from Da Silva Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Zec controls the action.
Da Silva Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Da Silva Jr misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Da Silva Jr.
Da Silva Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T1#
Da Silva Jr is leaning against Zec and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Da Silva Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Da Silva Jr tries to throw a body punch but Zec avoids it by throwing Da Silva Jr back against the ropes.
Da Silva Jr tries to work over Zec's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Da Silva Jr.
Zec prevents a body shot from Da Silva Jr.
Da Silva Jr lands with a light punch inside.
Da Silva Jr digs a right hand underneath Zec's ribcage. Zec let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Zec wants to break free but Da Silva Jr has control.
Da Silva Jr misses with a body punch.
Da Silva Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zecs head.
Da Silva Jr lands a body punch.
Zec is breathing heavily.#T2#
Da Silva Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zec prevents a body shot from Da Silva Jr.
Da Silva Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Da Silva Jr.
Da Silva Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Da Silva Jr.
Da Silva Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zec backwards.
Da Silva Jr pushes Zec back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right handed body shot lands from Da Silva Jr.
Da Silva Jr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zec backwards.
Da Silva Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Da Silva Jr.
Da Silva Jr lands a left hand.
#T3#
Da Silva Jr misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Da Silva Jr.
Zec blocks a body shot from Da Silva Jr.
Da Silva Jr scores with a hook to the body.
Da Silva Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Da Silva Jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Da Silva Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Da Silva Jr lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Da Silva Jr is leaning against Zec and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Da Silva Jr.
Da Silva Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.#T4#
Da Silva Jr tries to throw a body punch but Zec avoids it by throwing Da Silva Jr back against the ropes.
Da Silva Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zec backwards.
Da Silva Jr tries to work over Zec's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Da Silva Jr stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Da Silva Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Da Silva Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Da Silva Jr.
Da Silva Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Zec controls his hands.
Da Silva Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Da Silva Jr pushes Zec back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Da Silva Jr lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zec or not.
Da Silva Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Zec controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Da Silva Jr 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#
Da Silva Jr darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL#
Da Silva Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Ricardo Da Silva Jr has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Da Silva Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zec wants to get back to striking at distance but Da Silva Jr won't allow it.
Da Silva Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Da Silva Jr.
Da Silva Jr lands with a light punch inside.
Da Silva Jr 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.
Da Silva Jr lands a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Da Silva Jr.
Zec takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Da Silva Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Da Silva Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zec backwards. #T1#
A shot in the inside from Da Silva Jr.
Da Silva Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Da Silva Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Da Silva Jr lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zec or not.
Da Silva Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zec backwards.
Da Silva Jr lands a shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Da Silva Jr.
Da Silva Jr lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Da Silva Jr has Zec pushed against the ropes.
Zec blocks a body shot from Da Silva Jr.
Zec blocks a body shot from Da Silva Jr.
A short left from Da Silva Jr. #T2#
A shot in the inside from Da Silva Jr.
Da Silva Jr misses with a body punch.
Da Silva Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Da Silva Jr tries a body shot but Zec blocks it.
Da Silva Jr pushes Zec back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Da Silva Jr lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Da Silva Jr lands a nice uppercut.
Da Silva Jr stalls.
Da Silva Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Da Silva Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Zec controls the action.
Da Silva Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T3#
A short left from Da Silva Jr.
Da Silva Jr lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Da Silva Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zec can do to turn this around?
Da Silva Jr tries a body shot but Zec blocks it.
Da Silva Jr has Zec pressed against the ropes, preventing Zec from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Zec fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Da Silva Jr.
Da Silva Jr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Zec blocks a body shot from Da Silva Jr.
Nice body punch from Da Silva Jr - that landed with a thud.
Da Silva Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Da Silva Jr.
A right handed body shot lands from Da Silva Jr.
#T4#
Da Silva Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zec's elbow.
Da Silva Jr tries to throw a body punch but Zec avoids it by throwing Da Silva Jr back against the ropes.
Da Silva Jr cracks Zec with a nice body shot.
Da Silva Jr tries to work over Zec's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Da Silva Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Da Silva Jr tries a body shot but Zec blocks it.
Da Silva Jr tries a body shot but Zec blocks it.
Da Silva Jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Da Silva Jr tries to throw a body punch but Zec avoids it by throwing Da Silva Jr back against the ropes.
Da Silva Jr displaying some good clinch control by pressing Zec up against the ropes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Da Silva Jr.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricardo Da Silva Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Da Silva Jr 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:26
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 28:26
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricardo Da Silva Jr! |
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