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Event:
EMPIRE 20: Johnson vs Kakuzo
Date: Nov 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Mackaroy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mackaroy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mackaroy throws a lazy head kick #CL2#
and Zeppelin counters by moving into the clinch.
Zeppelin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mackaroy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Zeppelin prevents Mackaroy from breaking the clinch.
Mackaroy throws a head punch that misses.
Mackaroy wants to break the clinch but can't.
#TD2#
Zeppelin pulls Mackaroy into guard.
Mackaroy wants to stand but Zeppelin has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Zeppelin trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mackaroy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zeppelin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Mackaroy wants to get up but he can't break Zeppelin's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Mackaroy preventing the sweep.
Zeppelin throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Mackaroy won't allow Zeppelin to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Zeppelin has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Zeppelin gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Mackaroy regains guard.
Mackaroy wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Zeppelin is now in half guard.
Mackaroy is trying to get back to full guard.
Mackaroy is positioning himself well to prevent Zeppelin advancing to mount.
Mackaroy's coaches at Cozad MMA Las Vegas have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#T2##SUB#
Mackaroy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zeppelin pulls his head out easily.
Zeppelin tries to pass to full mount but Mackaroy defends it.
Mackaroy pushes Zeppelin off looking to stand but Zeppelin dives back in and keeps control.
Zeppelin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mackaroy defending well though.
Mackaroy won't allow Zeppelin to pass to mount. #T3##ES#
Mackaroy kicks Zeppelin off and gets back to his feet.
Mackaroy looks for the body kick but Zeppelin saw that one coming.
Zeppelin slips a jab and a cross from Mackaroy.
Mackaroy is breathing heavily.
Zeppelin avoids the head kick by Mackaroy.
Zeppelin throws a head kick but Mackaroy moves out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Mackaroy scores with a four punch combination!#CUT#It looks like Kyle Zeppelin has been cut.
Mackaroy throws a head kick but Zeppelin moves out of range.
Mackaroy lands with a kick to the temple. Zeppelin shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CL2#
Zeppelin closes the distance and pushes Mackaroy back into the cage.
Zeppelin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mackaroy's efforts to push away.
Mackaroy tries to break free but Zeppelin pushes him back against the cage.#T4##TD2#
Zeppelin has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Mackaroy is trying to keep an underhook but Zeppelin manages to get the takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Mackaroy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mackaroy is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Zeppelin is working for a submission of some sort.
Zeppelin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mackaroy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mackaroy trying to control from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rey Mackaroy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kyle Zeppelin's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Zeppelin clinches with his opponent.
Mackaroy has Zeppelin pressed against the cage, preventing Zeppelin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Zeppelin is looking to break free of the clinch but Mackaroy has double underhooks.
Zeppelin tries to score a body lock takedown but Mackaroy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Zeppelin is trying to trip Mackaroy. He has hold of a leg but Mackaroy is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Zeppelin persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Mackaroy has his foot on Zeppelin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zeppelin works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mackaroy keeping moving, preventing Zeppelin from controlling successfully.
Mackaroy wants to stand up but Zeppelin is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mackaroy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zeppelin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1##SU2#
Zeppelin gets to his feet. Mackaroy looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Horrible takedown attempt by Zeppelin or perhaps it was just good defense by Mackaroy, which made it look bad.
Zeppelin shoots in looking for a takedown but Mackaroy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Zeppelin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rey Mackaroy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Zeppelin.
Zeppelin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rey Mackaroy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick from Mackaroy lands but Zeppelin takes it in his stride.
Mackaroy lands a head kick!
Zeppelin moves out of range of the body kick.#CL2#
Zeppelin moves into the clinch successfully.
#T2##BC#
Mackaroy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zeppelin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mackaroy tries to avoid it but Zeppelin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mackaroy to the ground. Mackaroy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mackaroy blocks a low kick nicely.
Mackaroy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mackaroy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zeppelin.
Mackaroy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zeppelin can do to turn this around?
A chopping leg kick lands by Mackaroy.
Mackaroy scores with a one two! Zeppelin had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mackaroy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rey Mackaroy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zeppelin takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Mackaroy with a nice calf kick.
Mackaroy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mackaroy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zeppelin. #T3#
Mackaroy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zeppelin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mackaroy defends it well.
Zeppelin shoots in for a takedown but Mackaroy shows good takedown defense.
Mackaroy throws a head kick that misses.
Mackaroy throws a head kick that half lands.
Mackaroy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mackaroy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zeppelin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mackaroy sprawls well. Mackaroy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zeppelin gets slowly back to his feet.
It looked like Mackaroy was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A head kick from Mackaroy lands but Zeppelin takes it in his stride. #T4#
Mackaroy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zeppelin blocks a head kick by Mackaroy.
As Mackaroy backs off Zeppelin throws a huge counter combo but Mackaroy manages to avoid it all.
Zeppelin is looking to land body kicks.
Zeppelin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mackaroy defends it nicely.
Mackaroy shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Zeppelin eats them both and turns towards Mackaroy to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rey Mackaroy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kyle Zeppelin's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Mackaroy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mackaroy scoring well with a low kick there.
Mackaroy keeps Zeppelin at a distance using the push kick.
Zeppelin blocks a head kick by Mackaroy.
Zeppelin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rey Mackaroy is winning the standup battle so far.
Some wild striking there from Mackaroy.
#TD2#
Mackaroy gets caught napping as Zeppelin dives in and scores a takedown. Mackaroy manages to retain guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Mackaroy wriggles free and stands up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zeppelin.#T1#
Mackaroy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rey Mackaroy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mackaroy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mackaroy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Mackaroy.
Decent striking displayed by Zeppelin there.
Zeppelin shoots in for a double leg but Mackaroy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mackaroy tries a head kick but it misses.
Mackaroy does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #CL2#
Zeppelin has closed the distance and engaged Mackaroy in a clinch.
Mackaroy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zeppelin has him pressed against the cage.
Mackaroy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Zeppelin wants a takedown but no success here.
Rey Mackaroy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Zeppelin.#T2#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mackaroy prevents the takedown attempt.
#BC#
Mackaroy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zeppelin moves out of range as Mackaroy throws a body kick.
Zeppelin with the counter takedown but Mackaroy avoids it easily.
Zeppelin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mackaroy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zeppelin somewhat.
Mackaroy lands a front kick.#T3#
Mackaroy shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Zeppelin eats them both and turns towards Mackaroy to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Zeppelin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mackaroy.
Zeppelin shoots in and drives through. Mackaroy sprawls well.
Mackaroy scoring well with a low kick there.
Mackaroy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mackaroy tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Zeppelin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Zeppelin is trying to drag Mackaroy to the mat but Mackaroy just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC#
Mackaroy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
Mackaroy blocks a head kick by Zeppelin.
Mackaroy misses with a head kick.
Zeppelin takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#TD2#
Zeppelin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Mackaroy kicks off Zeppelin and gets to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zeppelin is looking to clinch but Mackaroy is avoiding it.
Mackaroy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zeppelin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zeppelin wants to counter the offense by Mackaroy and move into the clinch position.
Mackaroy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Zeppelin is looking to clinch.
Kyle Zeppelin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rey Mackaroy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mackaroy scores with a nice body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rey Mackaroy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mackaroy, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rey Mackaroy!
After winning the bout, Rey Mackaroy 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:
EMPIRE FN10
Date: Oct 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Bi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Zeppelins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT2#It looks like Kyle Zeppelin has been cut.#KD2#
Bi lands a big uppercut and Zeppelin crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Zeppelin looks OK. Bi waves Zeppelin back to his feet!#ROC2#Zeppelin is rocked!#TD#
Zeppelin gets the takedown into side control.
Oh Zeppelin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bi wants to get back to his feet but Zeppelin drags him back down.
Zeppelin working the ground and pound.
Zeppelin seems to have got his legs back now.
Bi is pushing Zeppelin's head away, looking to escape. Zeppelin manages to hold on to the position though.
Bi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zeppelin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Zeppelin slows the pace down. #SUB#
Zeppelin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bi, who protects the arm well.
Bi is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T1#
Zeppelin tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #SUB#
Bi is wriggling around trying to escape but Zeppelin has hooked up a rear naked choke! Is it over??? Is it... you're damn right it is! Bi taps out and Zeppelin picks up the big win! Great work there by Zeppelin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kyle Zeppelin! |
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Event:
EMPIRE FN7: WW GP
Date: Aug 27, 2022 |
#R1#
Aury lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT2#It looks like Kyle Zeppelin has been cut.
Aury cracks Zeppelin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#ROC2#Zeppelin is rocked!
Zeppelin shoots in for a double leg but Aury sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Zeppelin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Aury looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zeppelin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Aury lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Zeppelin falls backwards - clearly groggy! Aury dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Apollinaire Aury! |
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Event:
EMPIRE 7: Polo vs Dangerfield
Date: Jul 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Silver lands a really nice looking cross but Zeppelin seems unphased.
#CUT2#It looks like Kyle Zeppelin has been cut.#TD#
Zeppelin shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Zeppelin showed some decent athleticism there.
Zeppelin is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Zeppelin controlling his opponent.
Silver is in all sorts of trouble here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zeppelin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Silver tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Silver can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Zeppelin controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silver wants to hold on but Zeppelin pushes him away.
Silver tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zeppelin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Zeppelin cracks Silver with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Zeppelin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Silver is looking to escape. #SUB#
Zeppelin looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T2#
Zeppelin raining down shots from the mount!
Silver tries to reverse the position but Zeppelin maintains control.
Silver doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Silver tries to hold on but Zeppelin postures up.
Silver tries to reverse the position but Zeppelin maintains control.
Silver is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T3#
Silver wants to hold on but Zeppelin pushes him away.
Silver can't escape the position.
Zeppelin content just to control the position here.
Silver sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SU#
Zeppelin stands up and beckons Silver to join him on the feet.
Silver throws a poor cross that misses
#CL#
and Zeppelin counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD#
Zeppelin has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Silver uses from the top position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Silver's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Zeppelin throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#T4#
Silver working some strikes from top position.
Zeppelin keeping moving, preventing Silver from controlling successfully.
We've been informed that Silver has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Silver postures up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Silver's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Zeppelin keeping moving, preventing Silver from controlling successfully.
Silver controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Silver in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Silver avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Zeppelin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kyle Zeppelin's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Zeppelin staying out of range there.
Silver throws a right hand that Zeppelin ducks under and follows up with a left that Zeppelin also avoids with ease.
Silver bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Zeppelin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Silver.
Zeppelin slips a jab and a cross from Silver.
Silver circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD2#
Silver is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Zeppelin's half guard.
Zeppelin is trying to stand back up but Silver is controlling him
Zeppelin connecting with a few gentle strikes.
Zeppelin wants to improve his position but Silver is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Silver is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Silver passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Zeppelin! #T1#
Silver can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Zeppelin is looking to escape.
Zeppelin is trying desperately to improve position.
Kyle Zeppelin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Silver lands with some strikes.
A big strike lands for Silver! That's really hurt Zeppelin and he's turned his back - Silver keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Silver jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jezro Silver!
After winning the bout, Jezro Silver 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:
EMPIRE FN1
Date: Jun 11, 2022 |
#R1#
Oid is looking to clinch.
Zeppelin is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Zeppelin throws a sloppy head kick and Oid moves out of range easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Oid looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Oid wants to clinch.
Zeppelin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Oid.
Oid tries to clinch there but Zeppelin circles away.
Oid fails with an attempt to clinch.
Oid tries to clinch #TD#
and Zeppelin counters with a single leg into guard. Oid didn't expect that.
Oid not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oid looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zeppelin won't allow Oid to get back to his feet.
Zeppelin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Oid looks winded!
Zeppelin postures up.
Zeppelin throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Zeppelin content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Decent striking displayed by Zeppelin there.
Oid throws a sloppy head kick and Zeppelin moves out of range easily. #TD#
Zeppelin shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Oid's guard.
Zeppelin scoring with punches to the head and body.
Oid is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Zeppelin controlling from the top position.
Zeppelin distracts Oid with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T2#
Oid not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Oid looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Oid looking to control.
Zeppelin trying to control but Oid is working from the bottom.
Zeppelin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Zeppelin preventing the sweep.
Oid keeping full guard, as Zeppelin tries to pass. #SU#
Zeppelin gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Oid misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T3#
Oid avoids the head kick by Zeppelin.
Oid fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zeppelin throwing a counter right hand but Oid manages to avoid it.#TD#
Zeppelin scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Zeppelin passes to full mount!
Zeppelin cracks Oid with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Zeppelin content just to control the position here.
Zeppelin cracks Oid with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Zeppelin lands a big elbow.
Oid keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Zeppelin tries to control but Oid wriggling away.
Oid in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #T4#
Oid tries to improve his position but instead Zeppelin has taken his back!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zeppelin has the hooks in. Oid is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Oid looking very determined here, making life difficult for Zeppelin.
Zeppelin throwing damaging strikes from the back! Oid could be in trouble here!
#SUB#
Zeppelin working for a choke but Oid is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zeppelin avoiding Oid 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB#
Zeppelin looking to break Oid's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Oid remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Zeppelin will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Zeppelin looking for the choke from the back.
You can see the frustration on Oid's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Zeppelin dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Oid gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Oid tries to throw a body punch but Zeppelin avoids it by throwing Oid back against the cage. #TD#
Zeppelin has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Oid regains guard immediately.
Oid pushes Zeppelin off and scrambles back to his feet.
Zeppelin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Oid can do to turn this around?
Oid fails with an attempt to clinch.
Oid moves to clinch but Zeppelin breaks away #TD#
and Zeppelin counters with a takedown into side control.
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!
Oid struggling a bit here.
Oid tries to escape but Zeppelin is in control.
Oid tries to improve position but can't.
Zeppelin working away.
Oid wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Oid is breathing heavily.#SU#
Zeppelin decides to stand up, so the ref orders Oid to his feet. #T1##TD#
Zeppelin closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Oid wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Zeppelin is working for a submission of some sort.
Zeppelin not doing much here.
Oid misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Oid keeping control of the position.
Oid trying to control here.
#T2#
Zeppelin takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Zeppelin perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Oid is looking to get back to is feet but Zeppelin passes into side control.
Zeppelin landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Oid is trying to control Zeppelin's posture but Zeppelin avoids it.
Oid tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Zeppelin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Oid can't do much from the bottom here.
Zeppelin controlling from side mount. #SUB#
Zeppelin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Oid is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T3#
Oid holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Oid can't do much from the bottom here.
Oid tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SU#
Zeppelin decides to stand back up.
Oid tries to clinch up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zeppelin. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD#
Zeppelin closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Oid is trying to maintain the position but Zeppelin is very close to passing his half guard.
Oid is pressing down on Zeppelin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#ES2#
Oid pushes Zeppelin off and scrambles back to his feet.
Oid tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Zeppelin counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Oid has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Zeppelin is on him like a limpet, forcing Oid back against the cage.
Zeppelin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Oid is trying to stall.
#TD#
Zeppelin lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Zeppelin content to control rather than advance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kyle Zeppelin will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##CL2#
Oid closes the distance and pushes Zeppelin back into the cage.
Zeppelin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Oid backwards.
Zeppelin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Oid tries a body shot but Zeppelin blocks it.
Oid fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Oid goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Oid working aggressively here.
Oid throws a punch but it's blocked by Zeppelin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oid works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Oid goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#TD#
Zeppelin jumps guard.
Oid prevents Zeppelin from getting back to his feet.
Oid in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Zeppelin has his hands on Oid's head, controlling the position.
Oid throws a big right hand that misses.
Oid with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zeppelin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Zeppelin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Oid clinches up with Zeppelin and pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Zeppelin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Oid fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Aster Oid is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Oid wants to clinch up but Zeppelin keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Oid clinches with his opponent.
Oid lands a right hand.
Oid can't find room to land a body shot as Zeppelin controls the action.
Oid cracks Zeppelin with a nice body shot.
Zeppelin is trying to break free.
Oid misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zeppelin tries to pull guard but Oid won't allow it.
Oid swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Oid lands a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Oid.
Oid swings wildly with an uppercut but Zeppelin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zeppelin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Oid smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyle Zeppelin. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3##CL2#
Oid moves into the clinch.
Oid scores with a nice hook to the head.
Oid working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Oid goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Oid.
Oid misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A body shot lands from Oid.
Oid tries to work over Zeppelin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Oid lands a body punch.
Oid scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T4##TD#
Zeppelin has picked Oid up - he's going for a ride! Zeppelin dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Oid pushes Zeppelin off and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Oid moves into range and clinches up with Zeppelin.
Oid misses with a hook to the ribs.
#TD#
Zeppelin has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Oid clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Oid is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Zeppelin off. It looks like it's working - Zeppelin slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Oid displaying calm under pressure there.
Zeppelin misses with a head kick.
Oid doesn't manage to clinch there - Zeppelin circles away.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Zeppelin misses with a punch to the body.
Aster Oid has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kyle Zeppelin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Oid tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zeppelin's elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aster Oid comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Zeppelin 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kyle Zeppelin! |
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Event:
EMPIRE 4
Date: May 21, 2022 |
#R1#
Zeppelin tries for a takedown but Punter sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Zeppelin shoots in and drives through. Punter sprawls well.
Zeppelin misses with a double jab
and Punter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Kyle Zeppelin has been cut.
Zeppelin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Punter tries to avoid it but Zeppelin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Punter to the ground. Punter escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jack Punter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Zeppelin.#CL2#
Zeppelin clinches.
Zeppelin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Zeppelin tries to pull guard but Punter won't allow it.
Punter lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Punter throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Punter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Punter prevents Zeppelin from breaking the clinch.#TD2#
Zeppelin jumps into guard, dragging Punter to the mat.
Punter scoring with some ground and pound.
Punter is looking to stand up but Zeppelin won't let him. #T1#
Zeppelin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Punter has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Punter with a nice head shot there.
Punter wants to get up but he can't break Zeppelin's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Punter's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SU#
Punter stands and steps away. Zeppelin gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Jab, jab by Punter - just one landing.
Zeppelin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kyle Zeppelin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zeppelin looks winded!#CL#
Punter clinches with his opponent.
Punter lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zeppelin backwards. #BC#
Punter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jack Punter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Punter fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zeppelin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Punter throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T2#
Zeppelin misses with a head kick.
Punter slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
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!
Zeppelin shoots and misses
and Punter counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Punter gets a clinch.
Punter works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#BC#
Punter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice jab there from Punter. #ROC#Zeppelin is rocked!#KD#
Punter cracks Zeppelin with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Punter has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Zeppelin to stand back up!
Zeppelin is still on wobbly legs! Can Punter finish him?
Zeppelin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Punter lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Zeppelin up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Punter from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Zeppelin's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jack Punter! |
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Event:
EMPIRE 2
Date: May 07, 2022 |
#R1#
Zubov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Zubov takes the fight into the clinch.
Zubov lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Kyle Zeppelin has been cut.
Zeppelin is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Zubov is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Zeppelin can't fight it off and eventually Zubov manages to take the fight to the floor. Zeppelin looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Zubov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zubov is looking to work some ground and pound but Zeppelin has wrist control.
Zubov trying to control but Zeppelin is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zubov stands up over Zeppelin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Zubov trying to control the position from guard on top but Zeppelin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zubov throws a strike but Zeppelin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T1#
Zeppelin preventing the sweep.
Zubov is looking to sweep but instead, Zeppelin has passed into half guard.
Zubov tries to get to full guard but Zeppelin has control of the leg.
Zubov trying to control but Zeppelin postures up.
Zubov is trying to stand.
Zubov felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Zeppelin wants to control but Zubov is keeping him busy. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Zubov is looking for a sweep. Zeppelin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zubov is looking to control Zeppelin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Zubov avoid being mounted?
Zubov moves into full guard.
Zubov lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Zeppelin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zubov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Zubov wants to stand but Zeppelin is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Zimmer Zubov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Zubov tries to close the distance and clinch but Zeppelin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zubov lands a nice hook to Zeppelin's body. Zeppelin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Zubov tries to close the distance and clinch but Zeppelin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zeppelin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL2#
Zubov clinches with his opponent.
Zubov lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #TD2#
Zubov decides to pull guard.
Zubov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zeppelin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB2#
Zubov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Zeppelin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zeppelin tries to stand but Zubov is controlling from the bottom. #T4#
Zeppelin throwing strikes but missing.
Zubov wants to get back to his feet but Zeppelin passes into half guard.
Zubov tries to roll over but Zeppelin keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zeppelin has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zimmer Zubov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kyle Zeppelin's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##CL2#
Zubov closes the distance and pushes Zeppelin back into the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Zubov.
Zubov struggles to land a body shot inside as Zeppelin controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zubov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
Zubov is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Zeppelin can't fight it off and eventually Zubov manages to take the fight to the floor. Zeppelin looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Zubov postures up and lands a big shot to Zeppelin's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zubov wants to control from the top but Zeppelin keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zeppelin has momentary wrist control but Zubov slips an elbow through the middle.#T1#
Zubov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Zubov drops back looking for a leg! Zeppelin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Zeppelin manages to kick Zubov off! Zubov jumps back into Zeppelin's guard. #SUB2#
Zubov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Zeppelin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zubov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zubov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Zeppelin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Zubov is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Zubov connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Zeppelin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zubov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zubov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Zubov landing with the ground and pound.
Zimmer Zubov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zubov landing some decent shots from guard.
Zeppelin has momentary wrist control but Zubov slips an elbow through the middle.
Zubov postures up and lands a big shot to Zeppelin's brow. #T3#
Zeppelin looking for a sweep. Not yet Zeppelin, not yet.
Zubov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#ROC2#Zeppelin is rocked!
Zubov lands a couple of digs.
Oh Zeppelin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zubov with a nice head shot there.
Zubov arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Zeppelin's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Zimmer Zubov! |
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Event:
EMPIRE 1
Date: Apr 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Kaca jabs Zeppelin to the body, keeping him at a distance.#TD2#
Zeppelin throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kaca tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Zeppelin is in Kaca's guard.
Zeppelin is standing up over Kaca. Kaca looks to escape but Zeppelin dives into side control.
#REVR#
Zeppelin advances to full mount.
Zeppelin lands with some strikes.
Kaca wants to hold on but Zeppelin pushes him away.
Zeppelin prevents Kaca from getting the reversal.
Zeppelin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kaca tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zeppelin controlling the pace for now. #T1#
Kaca is looking to get to half guard.
Zeppelin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kaca throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing. #SUB2#
Zeppelin looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Zeppelin controlling his opponent. #T2#
Kaca wants to hold on but Zeppelin pushes him away.
Zeppelin controlling from the full mount.
Kaca knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zeppelin on the ground.
Kaca keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kaca is working hard here to advance position.#SU2#
Zeppelin stands up from mount. Strange move. #T3##CL#
Kaca rushes Zeppelin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kaca looking to stall.
A short right from Kaca on the inside.
Kaca lands with a light punch inside.
Kaca tries a body shot but Zeppelin blocks it.
A short right from Kaca on the inside.
Kaca scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zeppelin.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Zeppelin is trying to drag Kaca to the mat but Kaca just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Zeppelin tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Zeppelin looks winded!#T4#
Kaca tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zeppelin's elbow.
Zeppelin is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kaca to keep the fight standing.
Gatot Kaca has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Zeppelin.
Kaca lands a shoulder strike. #CUT#It looks like Kyle Zeppelin has been cut.
Kaca taking a breather. #BC#
Kaca's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zeppelin throws an off balance right hand
#KD#
and Kaca counters with a nice right hand that sends Zeppelin toppling to the canvas! Zeppelin scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Kaca finish him?!#ROC#Zeppelin is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kaca lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Zeppelin head around and knocks him out cold! Kaca hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gatot Kaca! |
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