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Event:
SMASH: Hun vs Noeigati
Date: Jan 26, 2025 |
#R1#
A clash of legs there as Barkley blocks the low kick.
Zuki has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Canucks Combat Club in the buildup to the fight.
Zuki misses with an uppercut. Barkley saw that one coming.
Barkley blocks a head kick by Zuki .
A punch combination from Zuki misses.
Zuki fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Barkley looks to land a right hand but Zuki moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuki throws a right and a left that Barkley avoids nicely.
Zuki misses with a head kick.
It seemed like Barkley was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Zuki throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zuki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barkley tries to counter with a clinch but Zuki shakes him off and moves away.#CL2#
Barkley closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Barkley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Barkley lands with a short shot to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Oki Zuki has been cut.
A body shot lands from Barkley.
Barkley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Barkley lands an uppercut.
Barkley tries to work over Zuki 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zuki is trying to break the clinch but Barkley is controlling him.
Barkley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zuki is looking to break free of the clinch but Barkley has double underhooks.
Zuki wants to get back to striking at distance but Barkley won't allow it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Barkley. #T2#
Barkley tries to work over Zuki 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zuki wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Barkley lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zuki takes a shot to the head.
Zuki blocks a body shot from Barkley.
Barkley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zuki 's elbow.
Zuki wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Zuki is trying to break the clinch but Barkley is controlling him.
Barkley has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Zuki seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Barkley can turn it around.
Barkley scores with a hook to the body.
Barkley has Zuki pressed against the cage, preventing Zuki from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Barkley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barkley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barkley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zuki 's elbow.
Zuki 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Barkley misses with a punch to the body.
Barkley tries to work over Zuki 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barkley has Zuki pressed against the cage, preventing Zuki from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short right from Barkley on the inside.
Zuki tries to circle away but Barkley has him pinned against the cage.#T3#
Barkley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Barkley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zuki is trying to break the clinch but Barkley is controlling him.#BC#
Zuki 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zuki swings for the body but Barkley moves out of range.
Zuki throws a hook but Barkley blocks it.
A nice side step and Barkley releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Zuki misses with a two punch combination.
Barkley tries to counter by closing the distance.
Barkley looks to score with a jab to the body but Zuki is just out of range.
Oki Zuki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zuki misses with a head kick.
Zuki misses with a lunging right hand
and Barkley makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T4#
Zuki smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Charles Barkley has been cut.
Zuki throws a right hand that misses
and Barkley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zuki throws a series of punches but Barkley moves out of range.
Barkley raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Zuki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barkley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zuki was well out of range. Poor timing from Barkley.
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!
Zuki misses with a combination
#CL2#
and Barkley holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Barkley dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Barkley dodges the punch combination from Zuki .
Barkley looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Oki Zuki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zuki tries to bum rush Barkley with a series of wild strikes but Barkley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A little jabbing left from Barkley on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Barkley dodges the punch combination from Zuki .
Oki Zuki is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barkley with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Zuki to score with a decent uppercut.
Zuki throws the kick towards the body but Barkley avoids it.#T1#
Barkley moves away from the strike by Zuki .
A little jabbing left from Barkley on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Zuki lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Barkley has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Barkley and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
It seemed like Barkley was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zuki throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Barkley in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A cross from Barkley lands.
Zuki throws a body punch but Barkley moves out of range.
Barkley throws out a counter right but Zuki avoids it with no problem.
Barkley checks a leg kick nicely.
Barkley is trying to counter with his kicks.
Zuki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barkley doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T2#
Zuki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Barkley.
Barkley throws out a counter right but Zuki avoids it with no problem.
Zuki misses with a double jab.
Barkley steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Zuki thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Barkley if he has to take too many more of those.
Zuki misses with a leg kick #KD2#
and Barkley counters with a crisp right hand that drops Zuki ! Barkley lets Zuki back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zuki throws a series of punches but Barkley avoids them all with ease.
Zuki tries a head kick but it misses.
Barkley shapes to counter with a head kick.
Zuki throws a right and a left that Barkley avoids nicely. #T3#
Barkley scores with a push kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zuki misses with a body shot.
#CL2#
Barkley instigates a clinch.
Barkley has a couple of punches blocked by Zuki .
Barkley misses with some punches.
Barkley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barkley lands with a short shot to the head.
Barkley is leaning against Zuki and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Barkley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A frustrated look appears on Zuki 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Barkley lands with a left to the head.
Barkley tries to work over Zuki 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zuki wants to break the clinch but can't.
Barkley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barkley stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zuki .
Barkley lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zuki backwards.
Barkley misses with a punch to the body.
Barkley softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Barkley misses with a hook to the ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barkley struggles to land a body shot inside as Zuki controls his hands.
#BC#
Zuki breaks from the clinch.
Barkley lands a right hook to the body.
Barkley throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zuki misses with the combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Barkley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Zuki 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Zuki throws a body shot but no joy.
Charles Barkley is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#KD2#
Barkley cracks Zuki with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Zuki looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Barkley finish him?
#ROC2#Zuki is rocked!
Zuki displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Zuki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zuki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barkley now looks to counter with a shot at 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!
Zuki blocks a jab.#T1#
Zuki tried to score with a low kick but Barkley checks it.
Zuki comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Zuki lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barkley circles away quickly and effectively.
Zuki lands a jab-cross combination.
Barkley just misses with a punch to the body.
Zuki fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zuki walks into a straight right hand from Barkley.#T2#
Barkley looks to score with a jab to the body but Zuki is just out of range.
Zuki tries a head kick but it misses.
Barkley is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Zuki swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Barkley counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zuki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barkley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Barkley is trying to counter with his kicks.
Zuki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barkley misses with a head kick.
A nice combination there by Zuki .
#T3#
Zuki blocks the body kick.
Barkley is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Zuki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barkley appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Barkley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zuki .
A big left from Zuki misses.
Oki Zuki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zuki misses with a telegraphed body shot
#CL2#
and Barkley counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Barkley. #T4#
Zuki wants to break free but Barkley has control.
Barkley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barkley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Barkley creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Charles Barkley seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Barkley tries a body shot but Zuki blocks it.
Barkley misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Barkley.
Barkley has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Zuki has had enough of the clinch but Barkley keeps him there for the moment.
Barkley can't find room to land a body shot as Zuki controls the action.
Barkley struggles to land a body shot inside as Zuki controls his hands.
Barkley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zuki prevents a body shot from Barkley.
Barkley avoiding damage as Zuki throws knees to the body.
Barkley swings wildly with an uppercut but Zuki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zuki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barkley has Zuki pressed against the cage, preventing Zuki from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Charles Barkley.
I've got Barkley 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Barkley!
An out of breath Charles Barkley 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:
SMASH: Kalske vs Brown
Date: Dec 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Chunks shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zuki pinned against the cage. Zuki gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Chunks looks for a takedown but Zuki sprawls well.
Zuki throws a head kick but Chunks moves out of range.
Chunks with a poor takedown
and Zuki counters with a three punch combo that has Chunks backing up. Chunks nods at Zuki to acknowledge the strikes.
Oki Zuki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Chunks.
Chunks tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Zuki defends well and Chunks ends up having to push Zuki into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Chunks dodges the punch combination from Zuki .
Zuki connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Chunks momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chunks fails with a takedown attempt.
Bobby Chunks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chunks blocks a head kick by Zuki .
#TD2#
Chunks drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#T1##ES#
Zuki has his feet on Chunks's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Chunks shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zuki as he avoids it easily.
Zuki is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Zuki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Chunks shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chunks looks winded!
Chunks shoots in and drives through. Zuki sprawls well.
Chunks misses with a takedown attempt #KD#
and Zuki counters with a crisp one two that drops Chunks! Zuki thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Chunks to his feet! Chunks is in big trouble!
Zuki goes for a small jab and connects. Now Zuki goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Chunks stumbles back but Zuki runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Chunks to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Chunks will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Oki Zuki !
Jumping up and down and very excited, Oki Zuki waved his t-shirt featuring Champion Apparel's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
GAMMA#1103 Wrecks v Anudo
Date: Oct 19, 2024 |
#R1#
Zuki staying out of range there.
Hall dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zuki misses with a kick to the body
and Hall counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Oki Zuki has been cut.
Hall throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It seemed like Zuki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hall throws a jab when Zuki was well out of range.
Zuki has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Hall showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zuki .
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hall checks a leg kick.
Hall swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hall misses with an uppercut.
Zuki is looking for the big counter here.
Hall lands with a good body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuki leaves Hall with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
As Hall backs off Zuki throws a huge counter combo but Hall manages to avoid it all.
Zuki takes a swing at Hall's ribcage but misses.
Hall was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hall tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zuki swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hall looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Hall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hall shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hall looks to score with a jab to the body but Zuki is just out of range.
Hall is looking to clinch but Zuki is avoiding it.
Zuki throws a right hand that Hall ducks under and follows up with a left that Hall also avoids with ease.
Hall dives in and grabs Zuki 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zuki pushes down on Hall's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jed Hall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zuki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zuki throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hall counters with a left to the body.
Hall is looking to wear down Zuki with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Zuki misses with a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hall. Zuki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zuki defending well as Hall loads up on a big left hand.
Zuki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hall feinted with a counter takedown.
Zuki throws a right hand that Hall ducks under and follows up with a left that Hall also avoids with ease.#T2#
Zuki misses with a straight right.
A jab from Hall finds it's way through Zuki 's defenses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zuki .
Hall shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hall fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zuki avoids it really well and circles away.
Hall connects with a body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hall fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hall misses with an uppercut
and Zuki counters with a series of strikes. Hall will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jed Hall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Hall lands with a cross.
Hall misses with a wild body shot.
Zuki keeps the fight on the outside.
Hall loads up on a big right hand but Zuki slips the punch.
Nice uppercut lands for Hall. That snapped Zuki 's head back.
Zuki ducks under a wild hook from Hall.
Zuki shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hall misses with a combination
and Zuki counters with a nice body shot.
Zuki slips under a jab.
Hall swings widly with a right hand
and Zuki counters with a two punch combo.
Nice defenses there by Zuki .
Zuki feints a counter leg kick.#T4##CL#
Hall moves into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Zuki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zuki throws a sloppy head kick and Hall moves out of range easily.
Hall on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Zuki throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zuki misses with a low kick as Hall jumps back.
Zuki misses with an attempted mid kick.
Zuki scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#TD#
Hall feints and as Zuki raises his hands in defense, Hall changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hall lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Zuki wants to get back to his feet but Hall is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hall trying to control the position from guard on top but Zuki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Oki Zuki will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Oki Zuki '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#
Hall lands with a straight right. Zuki didn't see that one coming.
Zuki just misses with a punch to the body.
Hall comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hall smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hall throws a body shot but no joy.
Zuki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hall.
Zuki throws a body punch but Hall moves out of range.
Hall rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zuki counters with a three punch combo that has Hall backing up. Hall nods at Zuki to acknowledge the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall moves out of range of the body kick from Zuki .
Hall throws a shot to the body.
Zuki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zuki looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hall misses with a body shot
and Zuki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Hall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zuki moves away.
Zuki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hall.
Hall pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zuki slips a straight right by Hall.
Hall takes a swing at Zuki 's ribcage but misses.
Hall ducks right into an uppercut from Zuki .
Good work by Hall as he checks the leg kick.
A head kick misses from Zuki .
Zuki has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hall misses with a two punch combination.
Oki Zuki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Hall looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hall won't allow Zuki to get back to his feet. #T2#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hall not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hall with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hall postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hall looking to sit in guard and control but Zuki gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hall is controlling Zuki 's posture.
Hall keeping moving, preventing Zuki from controlling successfully.
Hall keeping full guard, as Zuki tries to pass. #T3#
Hall pulls Zuki in to control the position.
Hall has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Zuki content to stall in guard here.
Hall keeping moving, preventing Zuki from controlling successfully.
Hall is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Hall throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#KD#
Hall drops Zuki with a left right combo! Hall follows him down to the ground into side control.
Hall lands some shots froms side control.#ROC#Zuki is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Oki Zuki 's cut even more.
Hall in side control, throwing shots but Zuki defends.
Zuki is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hall connects with a decent elbow.
Zuki is still in real trouble! Can Hall finish him?#CUT#The cut above Oki Zuki 's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Zuki is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Hall is controlling him well.
Zuki seems to have recovered his senses.
Hall grinds an elbow into Zuki 's temple. #CUT#Oki Zuki 's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Oki Zuki 's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jed Hall!
Jed Hall managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Hype Nutrition, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
GAMMA#1095 Fuguego v Benjamin
Date: Sep 21, 2024 |
#R1#
Taïa takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Taïa darts in looking for a takedown but Zuki gets double underhooks and turns Taïa into the cage.
Taïa connects with a crisp jab.
Taïa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zuki is fending him off so far but Taïa persists. Nope, Zuki circles away and we're back to standing.
Baariq Taïa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Taïa clinches up with Zuki and pushes him back against the cage.
Taïa is trying to drag Zuki to the mat but Zuki just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Oki Zuki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baariq Taïa.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zuki .
Taïa swings wildly with an uppercut but Zuki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zuki has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Taïa can't find room to land a body shot as Zuki controls the action.
Zuki is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taïa is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Zuki is defending well.
Taïa lands with a short shot to the head.
Taïa lands with a short shot to the head.
Zuki has had enough of the clinch but Taïa keeps him there for the moment.
Taïa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Zuki 's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T1#
Taïa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Taïa's coach down at GAMMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Taïa's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zuki .
Taïa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zuki backwards.
Zuki is trying to force a seperation but Taïa has the dominant position.
Zuki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Taïa has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Zuki avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC#
Zuki manages to break the clinch.
Zuki lands with a kick to the temple. Taïa shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT#It looks like Baariq Taïa has been cut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Taïa is defended easily by Zuki .
Zuki has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Canucks Combat Club in the buildup to the fight.
Taïa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zuki .
Taïa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD2#
Taïa looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Taïa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zuki wants to stand but Taïa is controlling the position.
Taïa postures up in Zuki 's guard and throws a big left but Zuki blocks it. #T2##ES#
Zuki manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Zuki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zuki connects with a jab.
Zuki swats away the attempt to clinch by Taïa.
Taïa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Taïa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Zuki counters with a two punch combo.
Taïa goes for a double leg but Zuki avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Zuki continues to drive forward.
Taïa looks for a takedown but Zuki sprawls well.
Zuki throws a head kick that half lands.
Taïa doesn't manage to clinch there - Zuki circles away.
Taïa fails with the takedown.#T3#
Zuki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zuki tries a head kick but it misses.
Zuki misses with a few strikes there.
Taïa shoots for a double leg takedown but Zuki sprawls well. He's pushed Taïa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL2#
Taïa rushes Zuki and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Zuki has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Taïa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Taïa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch on the inside from Taïa fails to land.
Zuki looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Taïa swings wildly with an uppercut but Zuki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Taïa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Taïa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zuki is trying to break the clinch but Taïa is controlling him.
Zuki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T4##BC#
Zuki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Taïa with a jab.
Donk. Taïa catches Zuki right on the button with a cross.
Zuki drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Oki Zuki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taïa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Taïa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zuki 's waist but Zuki gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Taïa off to one side.
Zuki thuds his right hand into Taïa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Zuki throws a series of punches but Taïa moves out of range.
Taïa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zuki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Taïa darts in looking for a takedown but Zuki gets double underhooks and turns Taïa into the cage.
Zuki circles away from the clinch attempt.
Taïa fails with a takedown attempt.
Zuki appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Taïa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oki Zuki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Baariq Taïa's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Taïa with a lazy takedown attempt
and Taïa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Taïa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Taïa with a lazy takedown attempt
and Zuki counters with a leg kick.
Taïa dives in for a single leg takedown but Zuki sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Oki Zuki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baariq Taïa.
No luck for Taïa with that takedown attempt.
Zuki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Taïa fails with a takedown attempt.
Taïa tries for a takedown but Zuki sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuki swinging wildly here.
Zuki defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Taïa.
Taïa tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Zuki counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Zuki throws the kick towards the body but Taïa avoids it.
Taïa wants to clinch.
Zuki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Taïa can do to turn this around?#T1#
Taïa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Taïa misses with a lunging right hand
and Zuki counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Taïa is defended easily by Zuki .
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Taïa is breathing heavily.
Zuki throws a nice looking combination but Taïa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Taïa shoots in looking for a takedown but Zuki manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Taïa's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Zuki swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Taïa crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Zuki - the referee stops the clock and Taïa gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Zuki . Taïa manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Zuki lands a really nice looking cross but Taïa seems unphased.
Taïa doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Zuki counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Zuki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zuki tries to bum rush Taïa with a series of wild strikes but Taïa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A nice side step and Taïa releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taïa darts in trying to clinch
and Zuki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zuki displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Taïa.
Zuki went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Zuki leaves Taïa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Zuki went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Zuki fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It seemed like Taïa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Taïa lands a really nice looking cross but Zuki seems unphased.
Taïa fails with a takedown attempt.
As Taïa looks to move away, Zuki throws a big counter combo but Taïa just gets out of the way.
Zuki connects with a crisp jab. #T3#
Zuki scores with a body shot.
Taïa misses with a lunging right hand
and Zuki counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Taïa checks a leg kick nicely.
Zuki misses with an attempted mid kick.
Taïa let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Oki Zuki is winning the standup battle so far.
Taïa closes the distance but Zuki moves to the side
and Zuki counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Taïa blocks a head kick by Zuki .
No joy there for Zuki , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice sprawl there from Zuki as Taïa shoots in.
Zuki throws a head kick but Taïa moves out of range.
Oki Zuki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Taïa goes for a double leg but Zuki avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Zuki continues to drive forward.
Zuki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Taïa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zuki is looking for a counter combo.#T4#
Zuki ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Zuki fails to land with a series of punches.
Taïa misses with a takedown attempt - Zuki sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Taïa moves out of range of the body kick from Zuki .
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zuki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Taïa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Taïa dives in and grabs Zuki 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zuki pushes down on Taïa's head and hops out.
Taïa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Zuki fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Taïa is out of range.
Zuki scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Taïa doesn't seem bothered though.
Zuki wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Taïa.
Zuki lands a jab-cross combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oki Zuki dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Baariq Taïa's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Danga de danga de dang - Zuki scores with a four punch combination!
Taïa throws an off balance right hand
enabling Zuki to counter with a crisp jab.
Zuki throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zuki keeps the fight on the outside.
Taïa with a lazy takedown attempt
and Zuki counters with a nice kick to the body. #KD#
Zuki drops Taïa with a beautiful combination! Taïa stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Zuki is looking for the KO!#ROC#Taïa is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zuki lands a right hook to the body.
Taïa is still on wobbly legs! Can Zuki finish him?
Zuki moves in close and cracks Taïa with a massive right hand! Taïa, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Zuki !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Oki Zuki !
Oki Zuki took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Champion Apparel for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
GAMMA#1085 Ritori v River
Date: Aug 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Waddle tries to land a front kick but Zuki steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Waddle connects with a good right hand that stumbles Zuki . Zuki circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT#It looks like Oki Zuki has been cut.
Waddle lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Waddle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zuki ! But no joy.
Waddle wants to clinch#KD2#
and Zuki counters with a crisp one two that drops Waddle! Zuki thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Waddle to his feet! Waddle is in big trouble!
Zuki swats away the attempt to clinch by Waddle.#CL#
Waddle moves into range and clinches up with Zuki .
Waddle misses with a punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Waddle has a couple of punches blocked by Zuki .
Waddle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Waddle lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zuki is trying to break free.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Waddle.
Zuki wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Waddle looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T1##BC2#
Zuki breaks the clinch.
Waddle checks the leg kick.
Waddle appears to be looking for a big counter.
Waddle with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Zuki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Waddle lands with a nice body punch.
Waddle tries to grapple but his opponent circles #KD2#
and Zuki counters with a crisp one two that drops Waddle! Zuki thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Waddle to his feet! Waddle is in big trouble!#ROC2#Waddle is rocked!
Zuki lands a big right hook! Waddle looks hurt but is still standing! Zuki lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Waddle falls down and Zuki dives in with a huge hammer fist! Waddle's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Zuki runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Oki Zuki !
After the big win, Oki Zuki made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Champion Apparel and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
GAMMA#1077 Dustfinger v Graves
Date: Jul 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Kid gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zuki .
Zuki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kid throws a right hand that misses
and Zuki counters with a two punch combo.
Zuki just misses with a punch to the body.
A punch combination from Zuki misses.
Zuki slips under a jab from Kid.
Zuki seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kid misses with a looping left.
A counter left hand to the body from Zuki misses its target.
The fighters circling - Kid throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zuki misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Zuki does no damage.
Zuki throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kid throws out a counter right but Zuki avoids it with no problem.
Zuki slips under a jab.
Zuki is looking to counter with a body kick.
Kid lands a slapping body shot.
#T1#
Zuki listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kid throws a hook to the side of Zuki 's head but Zuki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As Kid looks to move away, Zuki throws a big counter combo but Kid just gets out of the way.
Zuki with the inside leg kick.
Kid thuds his right hand into Zuki 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Zuki looks to score with a jab to the body but Kid is just out of range.
Kid throws out a counter right but Zuki avoids it with no problem.
Kid blocks a head kick by Zuki .
Kid misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Zuki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zuki throws a right hand that Kid ducks under and follows up with a left that Kid also avoids with ease.
Kid ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kid ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A lazy left from Kid finds it's target.
The fighters circling - Kid throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Kid throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kid swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kid connects with a single shot there.
Kid fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zuki looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Zuki throws a combination that misses
letting Kid counter with a right hand.
Kid ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zuki moves away.
Zuki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zuki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kid.
Zuki misses with a double jab.
Kid looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zuki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kid.
Kid blocks a head kick by Zuki .
#T3#
Zuki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kid throws a lazy uppercut
and Zuki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kid just misses with a punch to the body.
A shot to the liver by Kid. Beautiful body shot.
Kid dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zuki lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kid circles away quickly and effectively.
Kid appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Zuki tries to bum rush Kid with a series of wild strikes but Kid uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kid looks to score with a jab to the body but Zuki is just out of range.
Zuki 's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Zuki duly obliges.
Kid lands an overhand right.
A lazy left from Zuki finds it's target.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kid throws a poor cross that misses
#KD#
and Zuki counters with a crisp one two that drops Kid! Zuki thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Kid to his feet! Kid is in big trouble!
Zuki throws a head kick that misses.
Zuki misses with a two punch combination.
Zuki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kid.
Zuki takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Zuki lands with a straight right. Kid didn't see that one coming.
Kid looks to score with a jab to the body but Zuki is just out of range.
Kid misses with a straight left.
Kid fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zuki manages to avoid it.
Zuki throws a big counter combination but Kid scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kid with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kid getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
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 Oki Zuki will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kid misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zuki .
Zuki is looking for a counter combo.
Jah Kid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zuki lands a right hook to the body.
A shot to the liver by Kid. Beautiful body shot.
Oki Zuki is winning the standup battle so far.
Zuki takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Zuki .
Zuki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kid.
#KD#
Zuki lands a left and a right that send Kid crashing to the mat, dazed. Zuki thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT#It looks like Jah Kid has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kid throws a body shot but no joy.
Zuki takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Zuki lands with a big left! Kid is wobbled badly! Zuki comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Kid to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Oki Zuki !
Oki Zuki managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Champion Apparel, into his post fight interview.
The defeated Jah Kid had this to say: 'Its easy to win when your cheating'. |
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Event:
GAMMA#1069 Giant v Kurt
Date: Jun 15, 2024 |
#R1#
Zuki misses with the combination.
Mandlenkosi Thulani seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zuki misses with a two punch combination.
Thulani throws an overhand right that lands on Zuki 's shoulder, as Zuki tries to avoid the shot.
Thulani throws a hook but Zuki avoids it easily.
Zuki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Zuki backs off Thulani throws a huge counter combo but Zuki manages to avoid it all.
We've been informed that Thulani has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Thulani throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zuki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thulani throws a jab but it's blocked by Zuki .
Thulani throws a lazy right hand but Zuki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thulani waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zuki .
Zuki ducks under a wild hook from Thulani.
Zuki defending well as Thulani loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Zuki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zuki throws a body shot but no joy.
Thulani takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Zuki defending well as Thulani loads up on a big left hand.
Sloppy strikes from Zuki . Those never looked like landing.
Thulani avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thulani misses the shot to the body.
Zuki has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Canucks Combat Club in the buildup to the fight.
Thulani throws a poor cross that misses
and Zuki counters with a left and a right that stings Thulani.
Zuki moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Thulani, as that shot connected.
Thulani is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thulani's corner calls for a 1-2. Thulani obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT2#It looks like Oki Zuki has been cut.
Zuki throws a head kick that misses
and Thulani counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Zuki blocks a jab.
The fighters circling - Thulani throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zuki swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Thulani counters with a stiff right hand.
Thulani throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zuki is looking for a counter combo.
Thulani lands a head shot.
Zuki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thulani.
Thulani throws a hook but Zuki blocks it.
Zuki went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Zuki swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Thulani counters with a nice uppercut.
A big right from Thulani misses.
It looked like Zuki wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zuki .
Zuki throws a sloppy body shot
letting Thulani counter with a right hand.
Thulani throws a lazy uppercut
and Zuki counters with a two punch combo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thulani. Zuki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thulani slips under a jab.
Jab from Thulani.
Thulani lands the left hand.
Thulani is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Zuki had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Thulani lands with a shot to the body.
Thulani scores with a nice head shot.
Zuki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thulani.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thulani lands with a shot to the body. #T4#
Thulani catches Zuki with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT2#Oki Zuki 's cut is getting worse.
A swing and a miss from Thulani.
Zuki fails to land with a series of punches.
Zuki has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Zuki there as he acknowledges the shot.
Thulani jabs Zuki right on the nose. Zuki blinks but takes it well.
A swing and a miss from Thulani.
Thulani throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zuki stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Zuki misses with a head kick.
Zuki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thulani.
Zuki throws a right hand that Thulani ducks under and follows up with a left that Thulani also avoids with ease.
Thulani looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zuki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thulani.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mandlenkosi Thulani dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Oki Zuki 's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Zuki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zuki misses with a few strikes there.
Zuki throws a right and a left that both miss.
A punch combination from Zuki misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thulani! But no joy.
Zuki has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Thulani finds it's way round the side to connect with Zuki 's head.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Zuki might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Zuki throws a body shot but no joy.
Zuki lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Thulani thuds a left hand into Zuki 's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thulani ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Zuki moves out of range of the strikes.
Zuki takes one on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zuki scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Thulani doesn't seem bothered though. #T1#
Zuki scores with a three punch combo!
Zuki throws a body kick that misses
and Thulani counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zuki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thulani.
Zuki on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Zuki ducks under a wild hook from Thulani.
Zuki slips a straight right by Thulani.
It looked like Zuki was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Mandlenkosi Thulani seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thulani throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zuki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Zuki misses.
Oki Zuki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Thulani throws an off balance right hand
and Zuki counters with a series of strikes. Thulani will be more careful next time no doubt.
Thulani 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thulani takes one to the side of the head.
Zuki connects with a jab.
Zuki is looking to wear down Thulani with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Thulani will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thulani avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thulani misses with a hook. Zuki ducked under it nicely.
A combination from Zuki does no damage.
Zuki takes one to the side of the head.
#T3#
Thulani cracks Zuki with an open hand slap.
Thulani misses with a straight left.
Thulani swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Zuki counters with a left and a right that stings Thulani.
Thulani misses with a straight left.
Zuki appears to be looking for a big counter.
A shot to the liver by Thulani. Beautiful body shot.
Zuki misses the shot to the body.
Thulani throws out a counter right but Zuki avoids it with no problem.
Nice shot by Thulani.
Zuki shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Thulani eats them both and turns towards Zuki to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Zuki looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Thulani checks a leg kick.
Thulani slips a straight right by Zuki .#T4#
A left lands for Thulani.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zuki takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Thulani changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Zuki scores with a crisp jab that stopped Thulani in his tracks.
Thulani showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zuki .
Thulani lands a right hook to the body.
Zuki slips under a jab.
Thulani throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zuki is looking for a counter combo.
Zuki takes a shot to the body in his stride.
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 Oki Zuki will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Oki Zuki 's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Zuki lands a nice shot that snaps Thulani's head back.
Zuki misses with the combination.
Zuki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thulani swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Thulani.
Zuki moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Zuki works over Thulani's head and body with a nice combination.
Zuki moves out of range as Thulani strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thulani moves away.
Thulani misses with a hook. Zuki ducked under it nicely.
Zuki throws a combination that misses
and Thulani counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Thulani connects with a body shot that sends Zuki 's belly button to the back.
Thulani catches Zuki with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A left lands for Zuki .
Zuki slips a straight right by Thulani.
Nice shot lands for Thulani.#ROC2#Zuki is rocked!
Thulani throws a body punch but Zuki moves out of range.
Zuki appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Thulani misses with a hook.
Zuki pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Zuki slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Zuki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T2#
Zuki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thulani misses with a hook to the body
and Zuki counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Thulani thinking.
Zuki throws a right and a left that both miss.
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!
Thulani thuds a left hand into Zuki 's body.
Jab from Thulani.#CUT2#Oki Zuki 's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Thulani scores with a body shot.
Thulani fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Oh Zuki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thulani misses with a series of wild punches.
Zuki appears to be looking for a big counter.
Zuki seems to have got his legs back now.
Thulani throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Zuki lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thulani circles away quickly and effectively.
Zuki blocks a jab.
Zuki throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Thulani counter with a right hand.
Thulani takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Zuki throws a push kick but Thulani slaps the foot to one side.
Zuki has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Thulani finds it's way round the side to connect with Zuki 's head.
Zuki cracks Thulani with an open hand slap.
Zuki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thulani.
Zuki slips under a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Zuki on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thulani is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Zuki .#T4#
Thulani paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice uppercut there from Thulani.#CUT2#Jeez, Oki Zuki 's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zuki ducks under a wild hook from Thulani.
Thulani throws a body shot but no joy.
Thulani swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thulani takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Zuki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thulani looks to land a combination but Zuki avoids it well.
A counter left hand to the body from Zuki misses its target.
Thulani misses with a wild body shot.
Thulani lands a head shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mandlenkosi Thulani comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Thulani 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mandlenkosi Thulani!
A victorious Mandlenkosi Thulani thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
BonZia!!!
Date: May 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Brown moves out of range of the body kick.
Brown looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Zuki lands a head shot.#CUT#It looks like Bosko Brown has been cut.
Brown moves out of range as Zuki throws a body kick.
Brown feints a counter leg kick.#KD#
Zuki lands a big right hand that sends Brown crashing to the mat! Zuki stays standing though and waves Brown back to his feet!#ROC#Brown is rocked!
Brown bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Zuki comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Brown falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Brown was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Oki Zuki !
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Oki Zuki made sure he mentioned Champion Apparel, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
Konichiwa!!!
Date: May 03, 2024 |
#R1#
Geri lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Zuki backs up against the ropes.
#CUT2#It looks like Oki Zuki has been cut.
Geri throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zuki throws a push kick but Geri slaps the foot to one side.
Geri thinks about the counter body kick.
Geri shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zuki as he jumps to the side.
Zuki went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Zuki throws a head kick but Geri moves out of range.
A jab from Zuki finds it's way through Geri's defenses.
Zuki throws a series of strikes that have Geri backpedaling.
#CUT#It looks like Mawashi Geri has been cut.
Geri tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zuki sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Geri somewhat.#T1#
Zuki looks to throw the jab but Geri is out of range.
Zuki moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromGeri.
Zuki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Geri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Geri shoots in but Zuki avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A quick step to the side and Zuki tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oki Zuki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mawashi Geri.
Geri with a lazy takedown attempt
and Zuki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Geri fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zuki avoids it really well and circles away.
Geri shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zuki defends it nicely.#T2#
Geri connects with a high kick.
A punch combination from Zuki misses.
Geri throws a sloppy head kick and Zuki moves out of range easily.
It looked like Zuki was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Zuki has knocked Geri down with a huge combo! Zuki steps away and waves a wobbly Geri back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Geri darts in looking for a takedown but Zuki gets double underhooks and turns Geri into the ropes.
Oki Zuki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zuki cracks Geri on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Geri falls backwards against the ropes. Zuki follows up with more strikes that drop Geri to his knees. Zuki keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Geri! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oki Zuki !
After the big win, Oki Zuki made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Champion Apparel and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
GAT#III
Date: Apr 26, 2024 |
#R1#
Zuki throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Geri on the side of the head.
A head kick by Geri misses
and Zuki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zuki blocks a head kick by Geri.
Geri throws a head kick but Zuki moves out of range.
Zuki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Geri.
Geri dives in for a single leg takedown but Zuki sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.#BC2#
Zuki manages to break the clinch.
Geri misses with a takedown
and Zuki counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Geri! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Zuki !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oki Zuki !
Oki Zuki managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Champion Apparel, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
HZN 15 Tenryu v Doherty
Date: Apr 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Legs connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Zuki 's hands.
Zuki has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Canucks Combat Club in the buildup to the fight.
Legs showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zuki .
Zuki misses with a leg kick.
Zuki goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #CL2#
Legs darts in and clinches Zuki up against the cage.#BC#
Zuki manages to break the clinch.
Zuki misses with a body shot.
Zuki throws a head kick but Legs moves out of range.
Zuki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zuki lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Legs misses with a hook.
Zuki blocks a jab.
Zuki went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Zuki ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zuki misses with a two punch combination.
Legs closes the distance looking to clinch
and Zuki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1##CL2#
Legs gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Legs keeps control of Zuki as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Legs has a couple of punches blocked by Zuki .
Legs misses with the head strike.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Legs.
Zuki is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Legs.
Zuki has had enough of the clinch but Legs keeps him there for the moment.
Legs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zuki is trying to push Legs away but Legs has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Legs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zuki is trying to push Legs away but Legs has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Zuki is trying to break free.#T2#
Legs lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Legs fails to land.
Zuki prevents a body shot from Legs.
Legs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zuki is trying to push Legs away but Legs has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Legs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Legs scores with a nice hook to the head.#CUT2#It looks like Oki Zuki has been cut.#BC#
Zuki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Legs tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Legs throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zuki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Legs.
Zuki misses with a kick to the body.
Legs swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Legs throws a leg kick that is checked
and Zuki counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Legs thinking.
Legs scores with a crisp jab that stopped Zuki in his tracks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Legs connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T3#
Legs jabs Zuki right on the nose. Zuki blinks but takes it well.
Zuki walks forward, straight into a front kick from Legs.
Legs avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zuki slips a straight right by Legs.
Zuki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Legs throws a solid leg kick but Zuki takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Legs.
Legs jabs Zuki right on the nose. Zuki blinks but takes it well.
Zuki with a nice cross.#CUT#It looks like Crazy Legs has been cut.
Zuki connects with a single shot there.
Zuki moves out of range as Legs strikes.
Danga de danga de dang - Zuki scores with a four punch combination!
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!
Legs tries to clinch but Zuki moves out of range. #T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Zuki misses the target.
Zuki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Legs.
Legs throws the left hand but Zuki avoids the punch easily.
Legs throws a shot from downtown. Zuki moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Zuki was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Legs rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zuki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Legs lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Zuki lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Legs has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Legs and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Legs looks to throw the jab but Zuki is out of range.
A big left from Legs misses.
Zuki takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Legs scores with a nice strike.
Zuki moves away from the strike by Legs.
Legs lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Crazy Legs will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Legs fakes the leg kick and cracks Zuki in the body.
Legs gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Zuki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Crazy Legs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Zuki .
Legs misses with an uppercut.
Legs walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Legs.
Legs throws a solid leg kick but Zuki takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Legs.
Zuki scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuki misses with a body kick.
Zuki staying out of range there.
Legs looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Zuki swinging wildly here.
#T1#
Zuki displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Zuki throws out a loose jab but Legs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zuki throws a wild body kick that Legs sees coming a mile off.
Zuki keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Legs moves out of range of the strikes.
Zuki moves away from the strike by Legs.
Legs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oki Zuki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Legs takes a swing at Zuki 's ribcage but misses.
Zuki finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Zuki lands a body shot.
Zuki lands a jab to Legs's midsection.#T2#
Legs looks to score with a jab to the body but Zuki is just out of range.
Legs blocks a head kick by Zuki .
Zuki throws a nice looking combination but Legs bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Legs throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zuki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zuki scores with a nice body kick.
Legs is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zuki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oki Zuki is winning the standup battle so far.
Zuki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A leg kick checked by Legs.
A head kick misses from Zuki .
Zuki is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Legs crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Zuki - the referee stops the clock and Legs gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Zuki . Legs manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Zuki lands a glancing blow to the side of Legs's head.#CUT#That has opened up Crazy Legs's cut even more.
Sloppy strikes from Zuki . Those never looked like landing.
Zuki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Legs moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T3#
Sloppy strikes from Legs. Those never looked like landing.
A head kick misses from Zuki .
Legs throws a solid leg kick but Zuki takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Legs.
Legs throws a big shot that misses.
Zuki half committed to a counter leg kick.
Legs tries to close the distance and clinch but Zuki swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Legs has Zuki up against the cage in a clinch.
Legs swings wildly with an uppercut but Zuki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Legs softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Zuki breaks the clinch.
Legs misses with a looping left.
Legs keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
#T4#
Zuki fails to land with a series of punches.
Legs scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Zuki lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zuki misses with the combination.
Zuki throws a body shot but no joy.
Legs swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zuki is looking to land body kicks.
Zuki takes a jab right on the kisser.
Legs throws a lazy body kick
and Zuki counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Zuki with a hook.
A low kick from Legs is predictable there
letting Zuki counter with a right hand.
Zuki moves out of range of the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oki Zuki dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Legs misses with a lunging right hand
and Zuki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zuki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Legs.
Zuki throws a quick counter head kick but Legs was just out of range.
Legs blocks a head kick by Zuki .
A looping hook to the body misses from Legs. Zuki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Legs takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Legs works Zuki 's body with a nice hook.
Zuki looks for the body kick but Legs saw that one coming.
Legs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Legs looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuki misses with a few strikes there.
Legs throws a body punch but Zuki moves out of range.
Zuki throws a big counter combination but Legs scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Zuki misses with a head kick.
A cross from Zuki lands.#CUT#The cut above Crazy Legs's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T1#
Legs throws a leg kick that is checked#KD#
and Zuki counters with a crisp one two that drops Legs! Zuki thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Legs to his feet! Legs is in big trouble!
Zuki lands with a right hand.
Zuki moves out of range of the strikes.
Zuki ducks under a wild hook from Legs.
Zuki misses the shot to the body.
Legs missing with a left hand there. Zuki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Legs misses with a hook.
Zuki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zuki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Legs moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zuki takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Legs takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Legs throws a jab when Zuki was well out of range.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zuki stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Legs.
Legs throws a big shot that misses.
Legs sizes up Zuki with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Legs lands the left hand.
Zuki throws a leg kick that is checked
and Legs connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Legs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Legs connects with a body shot that sends Zuki 's belly button to the back.
Zuki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zuki pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Zuki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Legs.
Zuki blocks a low kick nicely.
Zuki went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sloppy strikes from Zuki . Those never looked like landing.
Legs swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
Legs misses with a lunging right hand
and Zuki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Legs misses with a hook. Zuki ducked under it nicely.
Legs tries to score with a low kick but Zuki moves his leg out of the way.
Zuki moves away from the strike by Legs.
Legs throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Legs takes a swing at Zuki 's ribcage but misses.
Legs misses with a jab to the body
and Zuki counters with a left and a right that stings Legs. #CUT#Crazy Legs's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Zuki misses with an attempted mid kick.
Legs avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Legs waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zuki .
Legs throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zuki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Legs lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T4#
Zuki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Legs.
Legs digs a good body shot into Zuki 's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Legs fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Zuki misses with a double jab.
Legs throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zuki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Legs was well out of range. Poor timing from Zuki .
Sloppy strikes from Legs. Those never looked like landing.
Zuki thinks about countering with a head kick.
Legs throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Legs misses with a hook.
Zuki looks to land a combination but Legs avoids it well.
A little jabbing left from Legs on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Crazy Legs.
I think Legs has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Crazy Legs!
Crazy Legs seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Kueller throws a low kick, looking for Zuki 's leg but Zuki calmly moves out of range.
Kueller missing with a left hand there. Zuki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kueller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kueller just misses with a punch to the body.
Zuki went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kueller tries to clinch up
letting Zuki counter with a right hand.
Kueller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zuki .
Zuki is looking to counter with head kicks.
Zuki throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A big left from Kueller misses.
Zuki takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Benjamin Kueller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Zuki .
Zuki checks a leg kick nicely.
Kueller scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Zuki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kueller throws a leg kick that is checked
and Zuki counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kueller digs a good hook to Zuki 's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kueller tries to clinch but Zuki moves out of range. #T1#
A slow jab from Kueller misses its intended target.
Zuki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kueller misses with a looping left.
Kueller tries to clinch up but Zuki circles away and keeps his distance.
Kueller checks a low kick from Zuki .
Zuki takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kueller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zuki .
Kueller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zuki avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zuki appears to be looking for a big counter.
Zuki digs a good body shot into Kueller's ribs.
Kueller walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Zuki swats away the attempt to clinch by Kueller.#T2#
Kueller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kueller fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kueller avoids the head kick by Zuki .
Zuki misses with a wild body shot.
Kueller misses with an uppercut
and Zuki counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Zuki takes one to the chin there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kueller misses the shot to the body.
Zuki appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kueller misses with a left hand
and Zuki counters with a left and a right... And another left! Kueller is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oki Zuki !
Oki Zuki made sure to mention his sponsor, Champion Apparel in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 22, 2024 |
#R1#
Legend Jr is looking to clinch but Zuki is avoiding it.
Zuki lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Zuki scores with a shot to the body.
Zuki throws a nice outside leg kick.
Zuki goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Crunch! Zuki slams his shin into Legend Jr's torso.#KD2#
Zuki drops Legend Jr with a beautiful combination! Legend Jr stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Zuki is looking for the KO!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zuki scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Legend Jr doesn't seem bothered though.
Zuki ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Legend Jr out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Oki Zuki !
Oki Zuki gave a mention to Champion Apparel in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 31, 2024 |
#R1#
Head throws a poor cross that misses
and Zuki counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Hyu Head has been cut.
Zuki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Zuki lands a head shot.
Head tries for a takedown but Zuki circles away easily
and Zuki counters with a right hand to the body.
Some wild striking there from Zuki .
A punch combination from Zuki misses.
Head takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Zuki throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Head looks winded!
Zuki connects with a looping right hand.
Zuki closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Head! Zuki dives in looking to finish! Head is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oki Zuki !
Oki Zuki made sure to mention his sponsor, Champion Apparel in his post fight interview.
In defeat, Hyu Head stepped up to the mic, saying '"Everybody out there know I beat him, I controlled the fight, he was missing, I hit him plenty more times. I beat him.Let me talk something... I want to thank the whole hood who came out here. I love y'all. I did this for the hood, you know I beat that boy.'. |
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Event:
HFC 108: Hernandez vs Cedillo
Date: Nov 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Zuki throws a leg kick that is checked
and Olcinius counters with an inside leg kick.
Zuki fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Zuki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Olcinius takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Zuki lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Zuki .
Olcinius fails in his attempt to clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Olcinius.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuki scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Zuki misses with a low kick.#T1#
Olcinius lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Olcinius blocks a head kick by Zuki .
Olcinius showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zuki .
Zuki sets himself, and Olcinius steps forward looking for the clinch! Zuki avoids it this time.
Zuki misses with a looping left.
Zuki sets himself, and Olcinius steps forward looking for the clinch! Zuki avoids it this time.
Olcinius misses with a low kick.
Olcinius fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zuki has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Zuki scores with a jab.
Oki Zuki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Zuki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Olcinius moves away.
Olcinius wants to counter with a clinch but Zuki pushes him away.
Zuki misses with a body shot.
Olcinius looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zuki lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Olcinius at a distance.
Zuki is looking to wear down Olcinius with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Zuki lands with a hook. Olcinius tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A head kick misses from Zuki .
Olcinius tries a quick counter leg kick but Zuki is wise to it.
Zuki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Olcinius tries a quick counter leg kick but Zuki is wise to it.
Olcinius defending well as Zuki loads up on a big left hand.
Olcinius feints a counter leg kick.
Zuki 's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Zuki duly obliges. #T3#
Olcinius lands with an uppercut that bounces Zuki off the cage and back into range.#CUT2#It looks like Oki Zuki has been cut.
Olcinius tries to score with a low kick but Zuki moves his leg out of the way.
Zuki throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Olcinius counters with a leg kick.
Zuki takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zuki wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Olcinius swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Zuki counters with a series of strikes. Olcinius will be more careful next time no doubt.
Olcinius tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zuki was well out of range. Poor timing from Olcinius.
Olcinius just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromZuki .#T4#
Zuki just misses with a punch to the body.
Olcinius wants to counter with a clinch but Zuki pushes him away.
Zuki lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Olcinius avoids a kick to the body.
Zuki goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Olcinius is trying to counter with his kicks.
A shot to the body from Zuki misses
and Olcinius counters with a thumping low kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A left lands for Olcinius.
Zuki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Olcinius let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Olcinius slips a jab and a cross from Zuki .
Olcinius looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oki Zuki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Oki Zuki 's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Zuki lands a nice shot to the body.
Zuki swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Olcinius counters with a thumping low kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Olcinius might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Zuki has got the better of the exchanges.
Zuki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zuki misses with a head kick.
Zuki throws a sloppy head kick
and Olcinius counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #CL2#
Olcinius has Zuki up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olcinius lands a knee to the body.
Olcinius landing knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A right hand to the body from Olcinius.
#T1#
Olcinius goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Olcinius tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Olcinius scores with a knee to the head.
Olcinius tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zuki avoids it.
Zuki is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Olcinius lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Zuki .
Olcinius looking to throw knees to the head but Zuki is blocking nicely.
Olcinius goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Olcinius misses with a body punch.
Zuki avoiding damage as Olcinius throws knees to the body.
Olcinius missing with knees to the body.
Zuki wants to break free but Olcinius has control.
Olcinius scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Zuki breaks from the clinch.
Zuki looks to throw a body kick#CL2#
and Olcinius counters by moving into the clinch. #T2#
Olcinius missing with knees to the body.
Zuki blocks an uppercut.
Zuki is trying to break free.
Olcinius lands a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Olcinius - that landed with a thud.
Olcinius misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Olcinius misses with a knee strike.
Olcinius lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zuki wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Olcinius has him pressed against the cage.
Zuki avoiding damage as Olcinius throws knees to the body.
Olcinius is working Zuki over against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Olcinius creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Olcinius lands a left hand.
Zuki prevents a body shot from Olcinius. #T3#
Olcinius scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Olcinius. #KD2#
Olcinius drops Zuki with a big knee straight up the middle! Zuki is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC2#Zuki is rocked!
Olcinius fakes the body blow, causing Zuki to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Zuki goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lucretinaus Olcinius!
A very excited looking Lucretinaus Olcinius made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
HFC 101: Masamba vs Chai
Date: Sep 30, 2023 |
#R1#
Zuki takes a jab right on the kisser.
#CUT2#It looks like Oki Zuki has been cut.
Ro misses with a wild body shot.
Ro misses with a body shot.
Zuki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zuki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ro.
Ro has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Zuki is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Zuki will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zuki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ro swings for the body but Zuki moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ro misses with an uppercut. Zuki saw that one coming.
Zuki stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ro.
Zuki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T1#
Zuki looks to land a combination but Ro avoids it well.
Zuki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zuki cracks Ro with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Zuki looks to score with a jab to the body but Ro is just out of range.
Ro wants to counter with a clinch but Zuki pushes him away.
Ro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Zuki wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ro avoids the body shot from Zuki .
It seemed like Ro was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zuki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ro throws a big shot that misses.
Zuki throws a sloppy head kick and Ro moves out of range easily.
Ro now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ro moves out of range of the leg kick from Zuki .#T2#
Ro throws out a leg kick but Zuki moves out of range and Ro only half commits.
As Ro looks to move away, Zuki throws a big counter combo but Ro just gets out of the way.
Zuki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ro moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ro! But no joy.
Zuki misses with a head kick.
Zuki takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Zuki lands a two punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ro throws a hook but Zuki blocks it.#KD2#
Ro feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Zuki sprawling to the canvas! Zuki rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Ro finish him?!
Ro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zuki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ro tries a quick counter leg kick but Zuki is wise to it.#T3#
Zuki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ro.
Zuki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ro.
Zuki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ro moves away.
Zuki dodges the punch combination from Ro.
Zuki ducks under a wild hook from Ro.
Ro throws a hook to the side of Zuki 's head but Zuki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zuki moves away.
Zuki went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Zuki throws a right and a left that Ro avoids nicely. #T4#
Ro connects with a right hand. Zuki shakes it off.
Zuki throws a lazy uppercut
#KD2#
and Ro counters with a crisp right hand that drops Zuki ! Ro lets Zuki back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Zuki is rocked!#CUT2#Oki Zuki 's cut is getting worse.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ro lands a nice shot to the body.
Oh Zuki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zuki is breathing heavily.
Zuki swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ro counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ro lands with a good body shot.
Zuki seems to have got his legs back now.
Ro throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ro jabs Zuki to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Zuki takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ro throws the kick towards the body but Zuki avoids it.
Zuki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ro.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pate Ro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Oki Zuki 's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##KD2#
Ro feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Zuki sprawling to the canvas! Zuki rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Ro finish him?!
Ro throws a lazy right hand but Zuki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#KD2#
Ro cracks Zuki with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Ro has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Zuki to stand back up!#CUT2#Oki Zuki 's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ro turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Zuki .
Ro lands a nice shot to the body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Zuki might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Zuki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ro moves away.
A shot to the body from Zuki misses
and Ro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zuki is looking to wear down Ro with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ro moves in close and cracks Zuki with a massive right hand! Zuki , frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Ro!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pate Ro!
A victorious Pate Ro thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
MMAHKI 70
Date: Aug 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Clay throws a leg kick
and Zuki counters with a two punch combo.
Zuki 's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Zuki duly obliges.
Clay misses with a hook. Zuki ducked under it nicely.
Zuki lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Clay looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Zuki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Clay finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Zuki lands a jab to Clay's midsection.
Nice defenses there by Zuki .
As Clay looks to move away, Zuki throws a big counter combo but Clay just gets out of the way.
Zuki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zuki checks a low kick from Clay.
Zuki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Clay feints a jab promting Zuki to slip. Clay then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Zuki slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Oki Zuki has been cut.
Zuki misses with an attempted mid kick.
Zuki looks to land a combination but Clay avoids it well.
Clay tries a quick counter leg kick but Zuki is wise to it.
Zuki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Clay moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Clay raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Zuki blocks a low kick nicely.
Zuki throwing a counter right hand but Clay manages to avoid it.
Zuki misses with a double jab
and Clay counters with a nice body shot.
Clay throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Zuki throws a series of strikes that have Clay backpedaling.
Zuki keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Zuki thinks about countering with a head kick.
Zuki shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Clay eats them both and turns towards Zuki to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zuki throws a series of punches but Clay moves out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Clay.
Zuki scores with a three punch combo!
Zuki feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Clays jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Zuki looks to throw a body kick
and Clay counters with a nice uppercut.
Clay throws a hook to the side of Zuki 's head but Zuki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Clay jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zuki throws a right hand that Clay ducks under and follows up with a left that Clay also avoids with ease.
Clay looks to score with a jab to the body but Zuki is just out of range.
Clay thuds a left hand into Zuki 's body.
Zuki throws a lazy uppercut
letting Clay counter with a right hand.
Zuki uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Clay has time to react.
Zuki throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Clay counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Clay throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T4#
Clay blocks a head kick by Zuki .
A little jabbing left from Clay on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A left lands for Clay.
A slapping leg kick lands for Clay.
Clay fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zuki manages to avoid it.
It looked like Zuki was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Clay.
Zuki throws a head kick that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zuki throws a wild body kick that Clay sees coming a mile off.
Clay lands a leg kick that knocks Zuki off balance momentarily.
Zuki on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Zuki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Clay.
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 Oki Zuki will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Oki Zuki 's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Clay misses with a two punch combination.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Clay.
A combination from Zuki does no damage.
Clay stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Zuki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zuki throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Clay counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clay looks to land a combination but Zuki avoids it well.
Clay throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zuki throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Clay! But no joy.#T1#
Clay avoids a punch combination nicely.
Oki Zuki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zuki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Clay feints a counter leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Clay. Zuki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zuki connects with a nice looking jab.
Zuki misses with a few strikes there.
Clay will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Clay avoids a punch combination nicely.
Clay looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Clay showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zuki .
Zuki moves away from the strike by Clay.
A jab from Clay finds it's way through Zuki 's defenses.
Clay throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zuki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Zuki was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Zuki lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Clay at a distance.
Clay misses with an uppercut. Zuki saw that one coming.#T3#
The crowd cheers as Zuki lands an impressive looking overhand right. Clay doesn't seem phased though.
Zuki keeps the fight on the outside.
Zuki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Clay.
Clay scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Zuki takes a swing at Clay's ribcage but misses.
Zuki throws a wild body kick that Clay sees coming a mile off.
Clay appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Zuki misses with an attempted mid kick.
An inside leg kick from Clay misses. #T4#
Zuki throws an off balance right hand
letting Clay counter with a right hand. #CUT2#Oki Zuki 's cut is getting worse.
Zuki checks a leg kick.
Zuki swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zuki misses with a low kick.
It seemed like Clay was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zuki looks to land a left hand but Clay moved out of range nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Clay! But no joy.
Clay blocks the body kick.
A nice side step and Clay releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Zuki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Zuki checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A big right from Zuki misses.
Clay tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
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 Oki Zuki will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Oki Zuki 's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
The crowd cheers as Zuki lands an impressive looking overhand right. Clay doesn't seem phased though.
Clay avoids the head kick by Zuki .
Clay misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zuki .
Zuki scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Zuki takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Clay avoids the body shot from Zuki .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuki scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Zuki throws a head kick but Clay moves out of range.
As Zuki backs off Clay throws a huge counter combo but Zuki manages to avoid it all.
Zuki 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Clay connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Zuki scrambles back to his feet.#T1#
Clay looks to land a right hand but Zuki moved out of range.
Clay tries to land a leg kick but Zuki saw it coming and moves away.
No joy there for Zuki , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Clay shapes to counter with a head kick.
The fighters circling - Clay throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zuki stuns Clay with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Zuki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Clay lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Oki Zuki is winning the standup battle so far.
Zuki falls off balance throwing a combination
and Clay counters with a nice leg kick. #T2#
Clay misses with a hook.
Zuki jabs Clay to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Clay fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zuki .
The crowd cheers as Clay lands an impressive looking overhand right. Zuki doesn't seem phased though.
Zuki throws a left and a right that both miss
and Clay counters with a nice uppercut.
Zuki throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Clay counters with a thumping low kick.
Oki Zuki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Clay connects with a solid leg kick.
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!
Clay throws out a loose jab but Zuki uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Nice defenses there by Zuki .
Zuki is looking to counter punch.
No joy there for Clay, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zuki looks to score with a jab to the body but Clay is just out of range.
Zuki pivots, looking for a leg kick but Clay is out of range and Zuki settles back down.
Zuki misses with a few strikes there.
Zuki throws a head kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Clay! But no joy.
Zuki swinging wildly here.
#T4#
Zuki throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Clay misses the jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Clay. That's going to slow Zuki down.
Zuki scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That kick from Clay tenderised Zuki 's leg. Zuki is trying to keep his angry face on.
Zuki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zuki is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Zuki throws a series of punches but Clay moves out of range.
Clay steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Zuki .
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No joy there for Zuki , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oki Zuki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Zuki has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oki Zuki !
Oki Zuki managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Champion Apparel, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
MMAHKI 57
Date: Jun 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Jack darts in looking for a takedown but Zuki gets double underhooks and turns Jack into the cage.
A little jabbing left from Zuki on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jack has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Zuki avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC2#
Zuki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zuki misses with a two punch combination.
Jack looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Zuki circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jack tries for a takedown but Zuki circles away easily
and Zuki counters with a series of strikes. Jack will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cactus Jack. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zuki jabs Jack to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Zuki has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Jack fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jack looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jack has his takedown stuffed#KD2#
and Zuki counters with a crisp one two that drops Jack! Zuki thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Jack to his feet! Jack is in big trouble!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jack shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Zuki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zuki stuffs the takedown attempt from Jack. Jack gets slowly back to his feet. #T1#
Jack tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zuki manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jack closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zuki circles away.
Zuki is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Jack dodges the punch combination from Zuki .
Zuki misses with a double jab.
Zuki lands a jab to the head.
Jack jabs at Zuki 's body.
Zuki fails to land with a series of punches.
Jack avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jack tries to close the distance and clinch but Zuki swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zuki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jack manages to avoid it.
Jack attempts a counter takedown but Zuki avoids it well and moves away.
Jack shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zuki defends it nicely.
Cactus Jack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Zuki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jack misses with the combination.
Despite the aggression on Zuki 's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jack gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jack looks to clinch
and Zuki counters with a left to the body. #TD#
Jack closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Zuki to the mat! Zuki manages to get full guard.
Zuki is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jack throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zuki wants to stand but Jack is controlling the position.
Jack lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T3#
Jack connects with a couple of short punches.
Jack is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Jack drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jack jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #ES2#
Zuki uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Nice cross by Zuki .
Oki Zuki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jack shoots for a double leg takedown but Zuki sprawls well. He's pushed Jack's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jack misses with a looping right.
Jack has his takedown stuffed
and Zuki counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jack is breathing heavily.
Jack takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Zuki misses with a head kick.
Jack checks a low kick from Zuki .
Jack avoids a kick to the body.
#T4#
Jack fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Zuki lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zuki throws a head kick but Jack moves out of range.
Jack tries a low kick but Zuki avoids it.
Jack throws a jab when Zuki was well out of range.#TD#
Jack scores with a takedown into Zuki 's guard.
Zuki kicks Jack off and gets to his feet.
Jack wants to clinch but Zuki slips to the side
and Zuki counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Zuki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jack throws a series of punches but Zuki avoids them all with ease.
Despite the aggression on Zuki 's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oki Zuki dominated that round.
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#
Jack tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zuki swivels and escapes.
Despite the aggression on Zuki 's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Zuki feints a jab promting Jack to slip. Zuki then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jack slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Cactus Jack is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jack wants to clinch but Zuki slips to the side
and Zuki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zuki throws a nice looking combination but Jack bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zuki thuds his shin into the meat of Jack's side.
Jack shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Zuki makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Zuki throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jack is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Zuki .
Zuki swats away the attempt to clinch by Jack.
Jack tries to clinch but Zuki moves away
and Zuki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zuki lands a brutal uppercut that launches Jack off his feet! Jack tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Oki Zuki !
Oki Zuki very nearly forgot to thank Champion Apparel amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
MMAHKI 50
Date: May 21, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Graves moves into the clinch successfully.
Zuki looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Zuki breaks from the clinch.
Graves looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL2#
Graves clinches up with Zuki and pushes him back against the cage.
Graves tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zuki 's elbow.
Zuki blocking some punches.
Graves misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zuki wants to break the clinch but can't.
Graves tries to throw a body punch but Zuki avoids it by throwing Graves back against the cage.
Zuki wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Graves stalling in the clinch but Zuki improves position.
Zuki can't break the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Graves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Zuki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A big left from Graves misses.
Graves connects with the punch.#CUT2#It looks like Oki Zuki has been cut.#CL2#
Graves clinches.
Zuki tries to circle away but Graves has him pinned against the cage.#T1#
Zuki is trying to break the clinch but Graves is controlling him.#BC2#
Graves manages to break the clinch.
Graves waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zuki .
Zuki was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Graves fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zuki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zuki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Graves.
Zuki throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zuki misses with a wild combination.
Zuki throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zuki has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Canucks Combat Club in the buildup to the fight.
Graves digs a good body shot into Zuki 's ribs.
Zuki misses with a head kick.
Graves lunges at Zuki with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zuki 's hand.
Nice body punch from Graves. #T2#
Graves ducks under a wild hook from Zuki .
Zuki changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Zuki takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zuki moves away from the strike by Graves. #CL2#
Graves fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zuki , pushing him back against the cage.
Graves is stalling here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Graves.
Graves taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Zuki tries to break the clinch but Graves is controlling the position.
Graves misses with a hook to the ribs.
Graves just leaning against Zuki , taking a breather.
Graves can't find room to land a body shot as Zuki controls the action.
Graves effectively controlling the action here.
Graves lands with a short shot to the head. #T3#
Zuki wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Graves misses with a hook to the ribs.
Graves misses with a punch to the body.
The referee calls for Graves to work.
Zuki can't break the clinch.
Graves is stalling here.
Zuki can't break the clinch.
Zuki is trying to break the clinch but Graves has him pressed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Graves.
A right handed body shot lands from Graves.
Graves lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zuki backwards.
Graves throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zuki s head.
Zuki is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Zuki is trying to break the clinch but Graves is controlling him.#T4#
Graves taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Graves swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
Zuki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Graves changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Graves scores with the left hand. Zuki knows he should have avoided that one. #CL2#
Graves takes the fight into the clinch.
Graves manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Graves stalling.
Graves avoiding damage.
Zuki blocks a body shot from Graves.
Zuki blocks a body shot from Graves. #BC#
Zuki manages to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrone Graves dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Oki Zuki 's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Zuki blocks a jab.
Graves thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zuki throws a nice looking combination but Graves bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Graves appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Graves throws a body shot but no joy.
Graves takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tyrone Graves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zuki drops his hands momentarily and Graves takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Zuki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zuki has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Graves fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zuki was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zuki doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves gets in close and tags Zuki with a short punch that almost sends Zuki to the mat! Oh Zuki is in big trouble! He turns his back on Graves, trying to create some distance but Graves rushes him, striking wildly and Zuki goes down! The referee tackles Graves into the cage to end the fight! Graves is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyrone Graves!
In his post fight interview, Tyrone Graves gave a big smile as he said 'Choo-Choo beeetoch!!! Hype train derailed baby! Next stop, Henry Waterman station!! Make it happen!'. |
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Event:
MMAHKI 43
Date: Apr 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Zuki takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Surakka throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Zuki counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Aimo Surakka has been cut.
Surakka changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Zuki takes a jab right on the kisser.
Zuki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zuki lands a jab-cross combination.
Zuki throws a nice looking combination but Surakka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Aimo Surakka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zuki throws a right and a left that Surakka avoids nicely.
Surakka looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Surakka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zuki .
Surakka throws the left hand but Zuki avoids the punch easily.
Zuki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Surakka manages to avoid it.
Surakka looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Surakka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T1#
Zuki tries a head kick but it misses.
Zuki takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Zuki lands a lovely overhand right.
Surakka just misses with a punch to the body.
Surakka tries to move into range but Zuki moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Zuki takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Surakka lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zuki at a distance.
Surakka misses with a hook to the body
and Zuki counters with a two punch combo.
Surakka misses with a body shot.
Surakka connects with a body shot that sends Zuki 's belly button to the back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Surakka scores with a body shot.
#T2#
Zuki misses with an attempted mid kick.
Zuki staying out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from Zuki on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Surakka lands with an overhand left.#CUT2#It looks like Oki Zuki has been cut.
Surakka throws the left hand but Zuki avoids the punch easily.
Zuki throws a lazy head kick
and Surakka counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Zuki walks into a stiff left hand from Surakka.
Surakka throws an overhand right that lands on Zuki 's shoulder, as Zuki tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Zuki was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Surakka takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Surakka throws out a counter right but Zuki avoids it with no problem.
A looping hook to the body misses from Surakka. Zuki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zuki misses with a double jab
and Surakka makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T3#
Zuki slips under a jab.
Zuki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Surakka.
Zuki throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Surakka counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Surakka pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Zuki back to the cage. Surakka follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Zuki misses with a hook.
Zuki slips under a jab.
Zuki seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Surakka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zuki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zuki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Surakka looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Zuki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Surakka throws out the jab.
Surakka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zuki .
Surakka throws a sloppy body shot
and Zuki counters with a left and a right that stings Surakka. #T4#
Surakka throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Zuki counter with a right hand.
Zuki is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Zuki takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zuki with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Surakka to score with a decent uppercut.
Surakka looks to score with a jab to the body but Zuki is just out of range.
Zuki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Surakka moves away.
Zuki misses with a head kick.
Zuki gets in close and tags Surakka with a short punch that almost sends Surakka to the mat! Oh Surakka is in big trouble! He turns his back on Zuki , trying to create some distance but Zuki rushes him, striking wildly and Surakka goes down! The referee tackles Zuki into the cage to end the fight! Zuki is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oki Zuki !
Oki Zuki managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Champion Apparel, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
MMAHKI 35
Date: Mar 25, 2023 |
#R1#
Stawarski takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Zuki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zuki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stawarski feinted with a counter takedown.
Zuki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stawarski takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Zuki scores with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuki scores with a kick to the midsection.
Zuki scores with a three punch combo!
#T1#
Zuki connects with the punch.
Zuki cracks Stawarski with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Stawarski falls to his knees and Zuki doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oki Zuki !
Jumping up and down and very excited, Oki Zuki waved his t-shirt featuring Champion Apparel's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
MMAHKI 28
Date: Feb 19, 2023 |
#R1#
Surakka misses with a jab to the body
and Zuki counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Surakka throws a body shot but no joy.
Zuki cracks Surakka with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Zuki fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Zuki misses with a head kick.
Surakka tries to bum rush Zuki with a series of wild strikes but Zuki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Despite the aggression on Zuki 's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Zuki throws a right and a left that Surakka avoids nicely.
Surakka throws a jab when Zuki was well out of range.
Surakka slips under a jab.
Surakka misses with a hook
and Zuki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Surakka throws a right hand that Zuki ducks under and follows up with a left that Zuki also avoids with ease.
Zuki is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
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!
Zuki moves out of range of the strikes.
Surakka looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Surakka misses the jab.#T1#
Surakka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zuki moves away.
Aimo Surakka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zuki takes one on the button.
Surakka throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zuki takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Surakka misses with a lunging right hand
#KD2#
and Zuki counters with a nice right hand that sends Surakka toppling to the canvas! Surakka scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Zuki finish him?!#ROC2#Surakka is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Aimo Surakka has been cut.
Zuki grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Surakka takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Zuki cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Oki Zuki ! |
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Event:
Battleground
Date: Jan 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Hank doesn't manage to clinch there - Zuki circles away.
Hank moves away from the strike by Zuki .
Hank moves in looking to clinch but Zuki pushes him off.
Zuki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've been hearing reports that Hank has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#CL#
Hank takes the fight into the clinch.
Hank is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Zuki pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Good body shot from Hank.
Zuki is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hank goes for a takedown attempt but Zuki pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hill Billy Hank. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Hank closes the distance and pushes Zuki back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Zuki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Hank has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T1#
Hank has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Zuki after a bit of a struggle.
Hank is pushing Zuki up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hank looking to throw knees to the head but Zuki is blocking nicely.
Hank tries a body shot but Zuki blocks it.
Hank is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hank tries for a takedown but Zuki manages to get underhooks.
#BC2#
Zuki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Hank moves into the clinch.
Hank can't find room to land a body shot as Zuki controls the action.
Zuki is looking to take this one to the mat.
Zuki is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hank gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hank tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hank drops down looking for an ankle pick but Zuki pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hank tries to clinch but Zuki moves out of range. #T2#
A punch combination from Zuki misses.
Zuki is looking to land body kicks.
Zuki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hank was well out of range. Poor timing from Zuki .
Hank fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zuki swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hank tries to clinch but Zuki is having none of it. #CL#
Hank moves into the clinch.
Hank misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hank has Zuki pressed against the cage.
Hank slowing the pace effectively.#TD#
Hank lands a nice trip takedown into half 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!
Hank is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T3#
Zuki looks like he's trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zuki is not content to let Hank control the position.
Zuki looks like he's trying to stand up.
#ES2#
Zuki has one foot on Hank's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Hank tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T4#
Hank tries to clinch up.
Zuki lands a jab to Hank's midsection.#CL#
Hank gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hank slows down the pace here.
Hank can't find room to land a body shot as Zuki controls the action.
Zuki goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hank prevents it.
Hank is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hank misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zuki looking to stall.
Zuki blocks an uppercut.
Zuki misses with a punch to the body.
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 Hill Billy Hank will probably get the nod.
That's time! Hank's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Hank tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zuki swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hank moves out of range as Zuki throws a body kick.
Hank fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hank closes the distance looking to clinch
and Zuki counters with a two punch combo.
Hank tries to close the distance and clinch but Zuki swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zuki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hank is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zuki unleashes a big counter combination but Hank bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Zuki has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuki looks to land a combination but Hank avoids it well.
Hank wants to clinch up but Zuki keeps it at a distance.
Hank is looking to clinch but Zuki is avoiding it.
Zuki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hank.
Oki Zuki seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Zuki swats away the attempt to clinch by Hank.
Sloppy strikes from Zuki . Those never looked like landing. #CL#
Hank moves into the clinch.
Hank is leaning against Zuki and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Zuki has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hank after a bit of a struggle.
Hank avoiding damage.
Hank is struggling to control the position.
Hank slows down the pace here.
Hank misses with a knee strike.
Zuki tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#T2#
Zuki wants a takedown but no success here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zuki .
Hank misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zuki tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hill Billy Hank has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oki Zuki .
Zuki drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zuki has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hank after a bit of a struggle.
Hank wants a takedown.
Hank is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hill Billy Hank has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hank prevents the takedown attempt.
#BC2#
Zuki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Hank darts in and clinches Zuki up against the cage.
Hank drops down looking for an ankle pick but Zuki pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hank uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zuki .
Hill Billy Hank is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Zuki swats away the attempt to clinch by Hank.
A punch combination from Zuki misses.
Hank uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zuki .
Hank wants to clinch.
Zuki unleashes a big counter combination but Hank bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Zuki tries a head kick but it misses.
Hank tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Zuki manages to circle out of the way.#CL#
Hank has managed to clinch.
Zuki looking to slow down the pace here.
Zuki digs a right hand underneath Hank's ribcage. Hank let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hank swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T4#
Hank drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Zuki gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hank misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zuki .
Zuki drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hank gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hank drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Zuki gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hank misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zuki .
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hank wants to take the fight to the mat but Zuki manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Zuki changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hank fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hank on the wrong end of a nice hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oki Zuki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Hank tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zuki manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zuki fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hank looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hank tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zuki manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hank tries to clinch there but Zuki circles away.
Hill Billy Hank seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zuki moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hank tries to clinch but Zuki is having none of it.
A jab from Zuki finds it's way through Hank's defenses.
Hank tries to clinch there but Zuki circles away.
#CL#
Hank clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hank cracks Zuki with a nice body shot.
Zuki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Hank works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Zuki is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Hank dives into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!#REVB#
Hank trying to control the position but Zuki is working away. #T1#
Hank working the ground and pound from side control.
Zuki prevents Hank from improving position.
Zuki is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Hank asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Zuki bucks up and tries to throw Hank off but instead Hank has got his back!#ES2#
Zuki manages to escape to his feet. #T2#
Hank wants to clinch up but Zuki keeps it at a distance.
Hank avoids a kick to the body.
Hank moves in looking to clinch but Zuki pushes him off.
Hank tries to clinch up.
Hank tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Hank moves into the clinch.#TD#
Hank has picked Zuki up - he's going for a ride! Hank dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zuki is trying to escape back to his feet but Hank uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Zuki takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Zuki is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Hank is controlling him well.#T3#
Hank lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Zuki down.
Hank advances nicely into full mount.
Zuki wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Hank trying to control but Zuki is having none of it.
Hank working the ground and pound effectively.
#T4#
Hank lands a big shot there that rocks Zuki but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Zuki wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Hank controlling the position easily from mount.
Zuki is squirming around, avoiding Hank's attempts to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hill Billy Hank showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hank 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Oki Zuki !
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight as a draw!
The fight ends as a draw! |
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Event:
Yoi Otoshi O !!22-23!!
Date: Dec 31, 2022 |
#R1#
Island misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zuki throws a big counter head kick but Island avoids it with no problem.
Good exchange - Zuki coming out on top.#CUT2#It looks like Mason Island has been cut.
Island throws a head kick that misses
and Zuki counters with a nice uppercut.
Zuki displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Island.
Mason Island seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Island looks to land a combination but Zuki avoids it well.
Zuki has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Island is landing a low percentage of strikes.#KD2#
Zuki sends Island crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Zuki is motioning to the referee to let Island up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Island is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Island looks for a takedown but Zuki sprawls well.
Oh Island is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Island is breathing heavily.
Zuki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zuki lands a big right hook! Island looks hurt but is still standing! Zuki lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Island falls down and Zuki dives in with a huge hammer fist! Island's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Zuki runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Oki Zuki ! |
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Event:
2022 Yakubarai
Date: Dec 03, 2022 |
#R1#
Lykmekov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Zuki closes the distance and pushes Lykmekov back into the cage.#BC2#
Zuki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lykmekov checks a leg kick.
Lykmekov tries to counter by clinching up but Zuki breaks away and moves out of range.#CL2#
Zuki has managed to clinch.
Lykmekov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Zuki to keep the fight standing.
Lykmekov trying to stall but Zuki improves his position.
Lykmekov looking for a takedown.
Lykmekov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zuki has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Lykmekov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lykmekov wants to clinch.#TD2#
Lykmekov gets caught flat footed, as Zuki shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#T1#
Zuki 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. #SUB#
Lykmekov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Zuki passes into side control.
#SU2#
Zuki decides to stand back up.
Zuki shoots in for a takedown but Lykmekov shows good takedown defense.
Lykmekov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Zuki .
Lykmekov misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Zuki moves into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shashlyk Lykmekov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Zuki drags the fight down to the ground.
#T2#
Zuki being controlled here, momentarily. #ES2#
Zuki has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Lykmekov is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#TD2#
Zuki pulls guard effortlessly.
Zuki managing to control the position.
Zuki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lykmekov is one step ahead there. #ES2#
Zuki pushes Lykmekov off and scrambles back to his feet.
#T3#
Zuki tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lykmekov defends well and Zuki ends up having to push Lykmekov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lykmekov half committed to a counter leg kick.
Zuki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zuki looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lykmekov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lykmekov moves in looking to clinch but Zuki pushes him off.
And Zuki tries to counter it with a takedown but Lykmekov pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL2#
Zuki instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Zuki jumps into guard, dragging Lykmekov to the mat.
Lykmekov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Zuki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zuki has his hands on Lykmekov's head, controlling the position. #T4#
Zuki 's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Zuki lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Zuki advances position into side control!
Lykmekov is trying to control Zuki 's posture but Zuki avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oki Zuki dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Lykmekov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zuki but Zuki pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lykmekov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zuki as he avoids it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zuki .
Zuki moves out of range of the strikes.
Zuki is looking for the big counter here.
A head kick misses from Lykmekov. #CL2#
Zuki gets a clinch.
Lykmekov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lykmekov misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lykmekov misses with a body punch.
#TD2#
Zuki drags the fight down to the ground.
Zuki is adopting a defensive guard.
Zuki striking off his back. #T1##SUB2#
Zuki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Zuki looking for a sweep. Not yet Zuki , not yet.
Zuki will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#SUB2#
Zuki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lykmekov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #ES2#
Zuki has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Lykmekov is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Zuki on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T2##TD2#
Zuki jumps guard.
#SUB2#
Zuki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lykmekov trying to control the position from guard on top but Zuki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zuki thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Zuki pulls Lykmekov in to control the position. #SUB2#
Lykmekov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zuki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lykmekov has managed to get both his arms back between Zuki 's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Zuki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T3##SUB2#
Zuki is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lykmekov defends well.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#ES2#
Zuki is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Lykmekov presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #BC2#
Zuki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zuki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lykmekov doesn't manage to clinch there - Zuki circles away.
Lykmekov wants to clinch up but Zuki keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
Zuki scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Lykmekov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Zuki is working away from the top position though.
Lykmekov wants to get back to full guard but Zuki has passed into side control.#T4#
Zuki in side control, just content to control the action for now. #SUB2#
Zuki working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SU2#
Zuki decides to stand up, so the ref orders Lykmekov to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oki Zuki 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#
Zuki shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lykmekov sprawls well. Lykmekov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zuki gets slowly back to his feet.
Lykmekov dives in for a single leg takedown but Zuki sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lykmekov wants to stall.
Zuki goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lykmekov prevents it.
#BC2#
Zuki breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Zuki as Lykmekov shoots in.
Zuki fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lykmekov avoids it really well and circles away.
Shashlyk Lykmekov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oki Zuki .#CL2#
Zuki moves into the clinch successfully.
#T1#
Zuki tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Zuki is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Zuki has Lykmekov pressed against the cage, preventing Lykmekov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD2#
Zuki jumps guard.
Zuki controlling Lykmekov's posture.
Zuki keeping moving, preventing Lykmekov from controlling successfully. #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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zuki is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Lykmekov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Zuki passes into side control.
#SUB2#
Zuki is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lykmekov has escaped the position, nice work there. #SU2#
Zuki decides to stand back up. Zuki steps back and let's Lykmekov get back to his feet.
Lykmekov misses with a head kick.
#T3#
Lykmekov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#CL2#
Zuki rushes Lykmekov and presses him up against the cage.
Zuki lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zuki goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lykmekov prevents it.
Zuki prevents Lykmekov from breaking the clinch.
Zuki dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A hook to the body from Zuki .
#BC2#
Zuki manages to break the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Zuki or perhaps it was just good defense by Lykmekov, which made it look bad.
Lykmekov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Zuki sprawls and moves away.#T4#
Lykmekov wants to clinch.
Zuki wants to counter with a clinch but Lykmekov pushes him away.#TD2#
Lykmekov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Zuki 's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SU2#
Zuki gets to his feet. Lykmekov looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zuki jabs at Lykmekov's body.#CL2#
Zuki rushes Lykmekov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Shashlyk Lykmekov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oki Zuki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Zuki jumps into guard, dragging Lykmekov to the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oki Zuki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zuki 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Oki Zuki !
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Oki Zuki !
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Oki Zuki !
Oki Zuki wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
TWGC 37 (265+lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Aug 28, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Oki Zuki ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Roddy Banner!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and William Gold.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Banner closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Zuki (0) vs (4) Banner
Banner moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Banner is looking to take a break and control but Zuki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Banner taking a breather here.
Zuki tries to bench press Banner off him but Banner keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuki wants to control but Banner postures up.
Banner advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Zuki (0) vs (6) Banner
Zuki is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T1#
Zuki is working hard here to advance position.
Banner content just to control the position here.
Banner's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zuki really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Banner controlling his opponent.
More stalling from Banner.
Zuki is squirming around, avoiding Banner's attempts to control the action.
Banner controlling from mount. #T2#
Zuki is trying to escape the mount.
Banner trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Banner looking for a guillotine from mount but Zuki is having none of it.
Zuki tries to reverse the position but Banner maintains control.
Zuki slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T3#
Banner wants to free his trapped foot but Zuki is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Zuki wants to control but Banner is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Zuki is not content to let Banner control the position.#SUB2#
Banner is looking for a kimura here.
Zuki is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Banner's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Banner's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Zuki (4) vs (6) Banner
Zuki struggling to keep hold of the position.
Zuki keeps control of the position as Banner tries to break free.
We've been informed that Banner has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
Banner looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Zuki tries to get the hooks in deep but Banner pushed the leg off.
Banner trying to control the hands but Zuki breaks the grip. #SUB#
Banner is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Zuki gets his way!
Zuki gets his hands free as Banner looks to control. #SUB#
Zuki is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Banner knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Banner for a finish.
Zuki just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T5#
Banner manages to reverse the position and now he's in Zuki 's guard. Nice work there by Banner.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zuki (4) vs (8) Banner
Zuki lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zuki (6) vs (8) Banner
Zuki trying to control the position from guard on top but Banner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Banner not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zuki controls from within his opponent's guard.
Banner pulls Zuki in to control the position. #T6#
Zuki trying to control the position from guard on top but Banner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Banner can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Zuki thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Banner is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Banner working a defensive guard here.
Banner looking for a sweep. Not yet Banner, not yet.
Banner seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T7#
Zuki is pushing down on Banner's leg trying to pass to half guard. Banner is fighting to maintain full guard but Zuki has managed to sneak the leg through.
Zuki controlling the pace.
Zuki is pressing down on Banner's thigh, looking to free his foot. Banner is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banner is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Zuki 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Zuki 's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Zuki (6) vs (12) Banner
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Banner's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T8##SUB2#
Banner is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Zuki has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Zuki preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Banner.
Zuki looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Zuki rolls, trying to escape but Banner keeps control of the position.
Banner is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Zuki wants to control his opponent's hands but Banner gets his hands free. #T9#
Zuki tries to escape but Banner has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
A lull in the action here.
Zuki tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #SUB2#
Banner looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Banner sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Zuki is squirming around, avoiding Banner's attempts to control the action. #T10#
Banner controlling the position easily from mount.
Zuki tries to hold on but Banner pushes him away.
Banner controlling from mount.
Zuki is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Banner tries to control but Zuki wriggling away.
Banner looking to control and managing it successfully. #T11#
Zuki tries to hold on but Banner postures up.
Banner tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Zuki is squirming around, avoiding Banner's attempts to control the action.
Banner controlling from the full mount.
Zuki is looking to get to half guard.
Banner can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Zuki is looking to escape. #T12#
Zuki wants to hold on but Banner pushes him away.
Banner tries to control but Zuki wriggling away.
Zuki is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Zuki tries to reverse the position but Banner maintains control.
Banner trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Zuki is looking to improve his position but Banner isn't that keen on the idea.#T13#
Banner looking to control and managing it successfully.
Zuki really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Banner looking to control and managing it successfully.
Zuki is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Zuki wants to hold on but Banner pushes him away.#T14#
Banner controlling from the full mount.
Let's hope that Banner 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.
Zuki is trying to escape the mount.
Banner wants to control the pace but Zuki is squirming around nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Banner controlling the pace for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Banner wins on points by 12 to 6.
A very excited looking Roddy Banner made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
TWGC 37 (265+lbs, D4): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Aug 19, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Oki Zuki ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Mason Island!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Zuki shoots in for a takedown but Island shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Island shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zuki sprawls well. Zuki wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Island gets slowly back to his feet.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Island drags the fight down to the ground.
Zuki slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Zuki (3) vs (0) Island
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Island's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Island gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Zuki (5) vs (0) Island#T1##SUB#
Zuki working for a submission but Island is keeping him at bay.
Island keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Zuki controlling from mount.
Zuki wants to take his opponent's back but Island doesn't allow it. #SUB#
Zuki looking for a guillotine from mount but Island is having none of it.
Island sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T2#
Island trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Island actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Island looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Zuki is controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zuki wants to pass the guard but Island is defending well. #T3#
Zuki is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Zuki (8) vs (0) Island
Zuki content just to control the position here.
Zuki 's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T4#
Island tries to hold on but Zuki postures up.#SUB#
Zuki jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Island is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Island and Zuki has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Zuki is staying tight to Island's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Island looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Island looks to move to half guard but instead Zuki has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Zuki (10) vs (0) Island#SUB#
Zuki goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Island is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zuki (10) vs (2) Island#T5#
Island postures up.
Island wants to control from the top but Zuki keeps moving.
Zuki pulls Island in to control the position.
Zuki wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zuki is pulling down on Island's head. It's preventing any offense from Island, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Zuki has his foot on Island's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Island works his way back into a safe position though.#T6#
Island tries to free his leg and advance position but Zuki is retaining full guard.
Zuki pulls Island in close to his closed guard and prevents Island from doing any damage or advancing position.
Island trying to control but Zuki is working from the bottom.
Zuki lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zuki (12) vs (2) Island
Zuki controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T7#
Zuki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Island is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Zuki drops back, looking for a kneebar! Island looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Island looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Island! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Zuki (12) vs (6) Island
Zuki trying his best to control but Island has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Zuki (12) vs (8) Island
Zuki working to try and regain half guard.
#T8#
Island avoids the attempt from Zuki to control.#SUB2#
Island working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Zuki tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zuki wants to hold on but Island pushes him away.
Zuki really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Island trying to control but Zuki is having none of it. #T9#
Zuki tries to hold on but Island pushes him away.
Zuki sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Zuki is pressing down on Island's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Zuki is pulling down on Island's head. It's preventing any offense from Island, at least for the moment.
Zuki manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Island manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zuki (14) vs (8) Island
Zuki forces his way into half guard.#T10#
Zuki trying to pass the guard but Island defending well.
Zuki works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Zuki (17) vs (8) Island
Zuki controlling the pace for now. #SUB#
Zuki has control of Island's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Island regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#T11#
Zuki looking to control and managing it successfully.
Island prevents Zuki from taking his back.
Island is looking to improve his position but Zuki isn't that keen on the idea.#T12#
Zuki controlling his opponent.
Island is desperately trying to improve his position but Zuki has a good base and remains in mount.#T13#
Zuki content just to control the position here.
Zuki tries to control but Island wriggling away. #SUB#
Zuki working for a guillotine from mount but Island is in no mood to give up.
Zuki content just to control the position here.
Island wants to hold on but Zuki pushes him away.
Zuki controlling from mount. #T14##SUB#
Zuki looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Island tries to hold on but Zuki pushes him away.
Zuki seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Island is holding on tight.
#SUB#
Zuki working for a submission but Island is keeping him at bay.
Island tries to reverse the position but Zuki maintains control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Zuki swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Island is now in Zuki 's guard. A big mistake from Zuki there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zuki (17) vs (10) Island
Island postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zuki takes the fight on points by 17 to 10. |
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