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Event:
RISE X3
Date: Jul 03, 2022 |
#R1#
Zero looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dankovich is fending him off so far but Zero persists. Nope, Dankovich circles away and we're back to standing.
Zero swinging wildly here.
Zero tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Dankovich counters with a thumping low kick. #CL#
Dankovich closes the distance and clinches.
Dankovich tries to work over Zero's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dankovich lands a hook that snaps the head of Zero backwards.
Zero utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Zero 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.
Zero is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dankovich pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC#
Dankovich breaks the clinch.
Zero tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dankovich paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dankovich is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zero looks to throw a body kick
and Dankovich counters with a nice low kick that buckles Zero's knee momentarily.
Sub Zero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zero throws a head kick but Dankovich moves out of range.
Dankovich is looking to counter with a body kick.
Dankovich scores with a hook to the body. Zero takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Zero looks winded!
Dankovich wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
Zero takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Zero shoots for a takedown but Dankovich saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Vasil Dankovich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sub Zero.
A jab from Dankovich finds it's way through Zero's defenses.
Zero tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dankovich manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zero tries to clinch but Dankovich moves away #KD#
and Dankovich counters with a nice right hand that sends Zero toppling to the canvas! Zero scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Dankovich finish him?!#ROC#Zero is rocked!
Dankovich flashes Zero a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Zero's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Zero crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Dankovich punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vasil Dankovich! |
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Event:
RISE X26
Date: Jun 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Zero is looking to clinch but Inhanamoto is avoiding it.
Zero closes the distance but Inhanamoto moves to the side
and Inhanamoto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Inhanamoto darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Inhanamoto avoids a kick to the body.
Inhanamoto looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Zero walks into a stiff left hand from Inhanamoto.
Zero closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Inhanamoto to counter with a crisp jab.
Inhanamoto throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Zero is looking to clinch.
Zero tries to clinch up.
A little jabbing left from Inhanamoto on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zero takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#ROC2#Zero is rocked!
Inhanamoto scores with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Inhanamoto fakes the body blow, causing Zero to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Zero goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Giro Inhanamoto!
An out of breath Giro Inhanamoto thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
RISE 59: Motts v Newton
Date: May 01, 2022 |
#R1#
Hadjinov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zero's head backwards.#CUT#It looks like Sub Zero has been cut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Zero 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.
Zero needs to keep his hands up - Hadjinov had a free shot at his head there.
Zero fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hadjinov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Zero has time to react.#CL2#
Zero moves into the clinch.
Zero is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hadjinov is defending well for now.
Zero lands a nice knee to the body.
Zero pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hadjinov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zero has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hadjinov after a bit of a struggle.
Zero misses with a knee to the head.
Zero tries a knee to the head but Hadjinov blocks it.
Zero lands a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hadjinov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Zero utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Zero lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hadjinov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Zero is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hadjinov is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ive Hadjinov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hadjinov wants to take the fight to the mat but Zero manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hadjinov goes for a takedown attempt but Zero pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hadjinov is breathing heavily.#T1#
Zero moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice shot by Hadjinov.
Zero tries to clinch there but Hadjinov circles away.
Zero throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hadjinov with a jab.
Hadjinov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Zero.
Hadjinov misses with a hook
#TD2#
and Zero decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hadjinov's guard.
Zero with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zero loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zero landing some decent shots from guard.
Zero wants to control from the top but Hadjinov keeps moving.
Hadjinov wants to stand up but Zero is controlling him. #T2#
Zero postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zero stays in close to Hadjinov's body and controls the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Zero doesn't manage to clinch there - Hadjinov circles away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hadjinov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
#CL2#
Zero darts in and clinches Hadjinov up against the cage.
Hadjinov blocks an uppercut.
A knee to the head by Zero.
Zero is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Zero.
Zero creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hadjinov's defenses.
Zero landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Zero with a knee to the head.
#T3#
Zero putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hadjinov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Zero lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Zero lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hadjinov backwards.
Zero lands a knee to the head.
Zero unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hadjinov lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Zero with a knee to the head.
Hadjinov has Zero pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Zero manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Zero connects with a knee to the head.
Zero lands a knee to the body.
Zero tries a body shot but Hadjinov blocks it.
Zero landing knees to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zero lands a good knee to the midsection. Hadjinov won't want to take too many of those.
Knees in the clinch landing for Zero.
Zero taking a breather.
Zero misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zero lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Zero is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T4#
Zero crunches a lovely knee into Hadjinov's ribcage.
Zero lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Zero lands a damaging elbow.
Zero scores with a knee to the head.
Zero unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hadjinov lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Zero working Hadjinov over with knees to the body.
Zero with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Zero lands a knee to the head.
Zero lands a knee to the body.
Zero comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hadjinov takes a knee to the side of the body.
Zero working aggressively here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zero is pressed up against the cage. Hadjinov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Zero down to the mat. Zero avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hadjinov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zero tries to clinch but Hadjinov is having none of it. #CL2#
Zero moves into the clinch.
Zero lands a knee to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sub Zero dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sub Zero's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Zero has Hadjinov up against the cage in a clinch.
Hadjinov is looking for a takedown.
Hadjinov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Zero is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ive Hadjinov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zero with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Zero with a knee to the head.
#ROC2#Hadjinov is rocked!
Zero lands a big knee to the head and Hadjinov goes down! Zero pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sub Zero!
After winning the bout, Sub Zero thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Ive Hadjinov was interviewed post fight and said 'You know, it's my first loss. Respect to my opponent, he did great. I'll be back and taking heads though.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 13, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Wulong gets a takedown into half guard.
Zero moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#ES2#
Zero is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Zero working Wulong over with knees to the body.
A short left from Zero.
Zero comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wulong drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Zero obliges.
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!
Zero gets underhooks to prevent Wulong's takedown attempt.
#TD#
Wulong has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Zero regains guard immediately.
Zero has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Wulong has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T1#
A knee to the head by Zero.
Zero lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Wulong takes a knee right on the jaw!
Wulong is breathing heavily.
Zero lands a knee to the head.
Zero lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#CUT2#It looks like Han Wulong has been cut.
Wulong takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wulong takes an elbow to the forehead.
Zero connects with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zero lands a body punch in the clinch.
Zero connects with a knee to the head.
Zero with a knee to the head.
Zero crunches a lovely knee into Wulong's ribcage.
Wulong takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wulong goes for a takedown attempt but Zero pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Han Wulong. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Wulong gets tackled into the cage by Zero. Zero maintains the clinch.
Zero unloads a knee to the mid-section. Wulong lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #T2#
Knees in the clinch landing for Zero.
A knee to the head by Zero.
Zero lands a good knee to the midsection. Wulong won't want to take too many of those.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Zero.
Wulong looking for a takedown.
Zero slowing the pace effectively.
Zero lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Zero takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Zero connects with a knee to the head.
Zero is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Zero landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Zero misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zero with a knee to the head.
Zero landing knees to the head.
Zero connects with a nasty looking knee right to Wulong's face.
Zero with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #T3#
Zero unloads a knee to the mid-section. Wulong lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Zero landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Zero taking a breather.
Nice body punch from Zero.
Zero crunches a lovely knee into Wulong's ribcage.
Zero scores a nice knee to the body.
Zero scores with a knee to the head.
Zero utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Zero working Wulong over with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Zero.
Zero lands a good knee to the midsection. Wulong won't want to take too many of those.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Zero obliges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zero lands a knee to the body.
Wulong is working for takedown but Zero is calmly controlling the position for now.
Knees in the clinch landing for Zero.
#T4#
Zero landing knees to the head.
Zero lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Zero.
Zero scores with a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Zero.
Zero connects with a knee to the head.
Wulong takes a knee to the side of the body.
Zero scores with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Zero.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zero.
Wulong drops down looking for an ankle pick but Zero pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wulong keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zero lands a nice elbow.
Zero utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Zero can't find room to land a body shot as Wulong controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sub Zero dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Han Wulong's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Zero takes the fight into the clinch.
Zero putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Wulong in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Sub Zero seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wulong prevents the takedown attempt.
Zero crunches a lovely knee into Wulong's ribcage.
A knee to the head by Zero.
Zero goes for a takedown attempt but Wulong pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Zero lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wulong's sensitive parts.
Wulong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zero wants to counter the offense by Wulong and move into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Zero clinches.
Zero has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zero lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zero lands a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zero lands an elbow that stopped Wulong in his tracks for a moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knees to the body from Zero.
#T1#
Zero lands a knee to the head.
Zero lands a good knee to the midsection. Wulong won't want to take too many of those.
Zero lands a nice elbow.
Zero lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Zero unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Wulong is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Han Wulong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sub Zero.
Zero lands an elbow inside.
Zero connects with a knee to the head.
Zero landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Zero.
Zero lands a damaging elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zero pushes Wulong back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Zero connects with a nasty looking knee right to Wulong's face.
Zero creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Wulong's defenses.
Zero using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Zero lands a damaging elbow.
Zero putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Wulong in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#T2#
Nice elbow from Zero.
Zero is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Zero unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Zero connects with a nasty looking knee right to Wulong's face.
Zero lands an elbow that stopped Wulong in his tracks for a moment.
Zero holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Zero will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Wulong up against the cage.
A knee to the head by Zero.
Zero landing knees to the body.
Zero lands a body punch in the clinch.
Zero utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Zero lands an elbow just above Wulong 's eye. #T3#
Zero lands a damaging elbow.
Zero landing knees to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Zero.
Wulong takes a knee right on the jaw!
A knee to the head by Zero.
Zero lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Zero lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wulong wants to take the fight to the mat but Zero manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Zero with a knee to the head.
#TD2#
Zero lands a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zero stands up over Wulong, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Zero controls from within his opponent's guard.
Zero throwing strikes from guard but Wulong blocks nicely. #T4#
Wulong keeping moving, preventing Zero from controlling successfully.
Zero in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wulong controls Zero momentarily but Zero frees himself.
Wulong being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Zero clinches up with Wulong and pushes him back against the cage.
Zero comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sub Zero showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Han Wulong's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Zero closes the distance and clinches.
Zero comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wulong drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zero lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Zero is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Zero with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Wulong tries for a takedown. No joy.
Zero lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Zero lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zero scores with a knee to the head.
Zero working Wulong over with knees to the body.
Wulong is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Zero pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Han Wulong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A left hand lands to the body for Zero.
Zero crunches a lovely knee into Wulong's ribcage.
Zero lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zero is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Wulong is defending well.#T1#
Zero utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Zero crunches a lovely knee into Wulong's ribcage.
Zero connects with a nasty looking knee right to Wulong's face.
Zero connects with a knee to the head.
Zero lands a damaging elbow.
Zero lands a good knee to the midsection. Wulong won't want to take too many of those.
Zero crunches a lovely knee into Wulong's ribcage.
Zero connects with a knee to the head.
Wulong is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Zero scores with a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Zero.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zero with a knee to the head.
Zero with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Wulong drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Zero gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Wulong has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T2#
Zero landing knees to the head.
Zero connects with a nasty looking knee right to Wulong's face.
Zero lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zero lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wulong takes a knee to the side of the body.
Zero connects with a nasty looking knee right to Wulong's face.
Zero landing knees to the head.
Zero with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Wulong changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Zero fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Zero gets a clinch.
Zero landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
#T3#
Zero gets underhooks to prevent Wulong's takedown attempt.
Zero is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A knee to the head by Zero.
Zero creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Wulong's defenses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Zero.
Zero lands an uppercut.
Wulong tries to circle away but Zero has him pinned against the cage.
Zero landing knees to the head.
Wulong takes a knee right on the jaw!
Zero utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Zero.
Zero with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zero gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Zero.
Zero scores with a knee to the head.
#T4#
A short right from Zero.
Nice elbow from Zero.
Knees to the body from Zero.
Zero lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zero looking for a takedown.
Wulong has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Zero after a bit of a struggle.
Zero lands an elbow that stopped Wulong in his tracks for a moment.
Zero lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Zero connects with a nasty looking knee right to Wulong's face.
Zero cracks Wulong with a nice body shot.
Zero unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Wulong is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Zero pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zero taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Wulong can't get the takedown.
Zero lands a knee to the head.
Han Wulong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zero putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Wulong in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sub Zero comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zero 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 24:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 24:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sub Zero!
Our winner, Sub Zero, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 03, 2022 |
#R1#
Zero has his takedown stuffed
and Korobov counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Sub Zero has been cut.#TD2#
Zero fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Korobov to the ground. Zero is now in Korobov's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zero loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Korobov controls Zero momentarily but Zero frees himself.
Zero engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Zero postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zero is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Zero throws a strike but Korobov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T1#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Zero holds on and takes a little breather.
Korobov wants to get up but he can't break Zero's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Korobov stopping the sweep attempt from Zero.#ES2#
Zero has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Korobov is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Zero connects with a knee to the head.
Zero tries to work over Korobov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zero crunches a lovely knee into Korobov's ribcage.
Zero scores with a knee to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Korobov.
Zero lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#T2#
Zero is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Korobov is breathing heavily.
Zero scores a nice knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Korobov takes a knee right on the jaw!
Zero scores a nice knee to the body.
Korobov takes a knee to the side of the body.
Zero unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Zero connects with a nasty looking knee right to Korobov's face.
Zero tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Korobov's elbow. #TD2#
Zero gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Zero is stalling in the full guard.
Zero with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Zero throws a big elbow that misses.
Zero sitting in guard here, content to control. #SU2#
Zero decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL2#
Zero takes the fight into the clinch.
Korobov wants to break free but Zero has control.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zero.#TD2#
Korobov is fighting off a takedown attempt but Zero is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Korobov to the mat. Korobov regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#T4#
Zero sitting in guard here, content to control.
Zero must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Zero throws a strike but Korobov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Korobov being controlled here momentarily. #ES2#
Zero pushes Korobov off and gets back to his feet.
#CL2#
Zero moves into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sub Zero dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sub Zero's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Zero closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Korobov bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#CL2#
Zero pushes Korobov up against the cage in a clinch.
Zero is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Zero misses with some punches.
Sub Zero seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Korobov takes a knee right on the jaw!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Korobov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Zero lands a knee to the body.
Zero landing knees to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zero lands an elbow just above Korobov 's eye.
Zero connects with a knee to the head.
#T1#
Zero landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Korobov wants to break free but Zero has control.
#TD2#
Zero wants the takedown. Korobov is fighting it off but Zero persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Korobov's guard against the cage.
Korobov has his feet on Zero's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #TD2#
Zero shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Korobov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Korobov being controlled for a moment. #T2#
Zero tries to score with some ground and pound. Korobov controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #SU2#
Zero decides to stand back up. #TD2#
Zero drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Korobov working a defensive guard here.
Zero controlling from the top position.
Let's hope that Zero has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T3#
Korobov working a defensive guard here.
Korobov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zero.
Zero throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Zero controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Zero has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Zero has closed the distance and engaged Korobov in a clinch.
Zero lands a nice knee to the body.
Zero connects with a knee to the head.
#T4#
Korobov takes a knee to the side of the body.
Zero landing knees to the head.
Zero with a knee to the head.
Zero lands a knee to the head.
Zero landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Korobov blocking some punches.
Zero scores a nice knee to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Zero utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zero.
Zero lands a knee to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sub Zero showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sub Zero's cut.
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##CL2#
Zero closes the distance and clinches.
Zero with a knee to the head.
Zero with a knee to the head.
Zero connects with a knee to the head.
Zero throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Korobov blocks it with crossed arms.
Zero lands an elbow just above Korobov 's eye.
Zero landing knees to the body.
#TD2#
Zero has hold of one of Korobov's legs. Korobov is fighting the takedown attempt but Zero gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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!
Zero content to stall in guard here. #T1##SU2#
Zero stands up and waves to Korobov to follow him. #CL2#
Zero has closed the distance and engaged Korobov in a clinch.
Zero landing knees to the head.
Zero misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zero is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Zero landing some nice looking knees to the body.
#T2##TD2#
Zero gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Zero is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Korobov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zero. #SU2#
Zero gets to his feet. Korobov looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL2#
Zero takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Zero is trying to trip Korobov. He has hold of a leg but Korobov is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Zero persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
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!
Zero trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SU2#
Zero stands up from Korobov's guard - Zero perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD2#
Zero drives through with a takedown into guard. #T3#
Zero content to stall in guard here.
Korobov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Zero throws a big right hand that misses.
Zero with a nice head shot there.
Zero loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sub Zero is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Zero is stalling in the full guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL2#
Zero instigates a clinch.
Zero connects with a knee to the head.
Magomed Korobov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zero with a knee to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sub Zero comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Zero winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sub Zero! |
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