Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: MFC - 33
Date: Nov 20, 2024

#R1#
Zuev lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Atunes backs up against the cage. #CUT#It looks like Cavalho Atunes has been cut.
Zuev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Atunes misses with an attempted mid kick.
Atunes throws a looping overhand right but Zuev ducks down to avoid it.
Atunes takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Atunes needs to keep his hands up - Zuev had a free shot at his head there.
Atunes walks into a jab.
Atunes tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Zuev is able to avoid easily.
A little feinted left hand from Zuev on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Atunes misses the shot to the body.
As Atunes backs away, Zuev returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Atunes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Zuev backs off Atunes throws a huge counter combo but Zuev manages to avoid it all.
Atunes swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Zuev was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Atunes throws a body shot but no joy.
Atunes throws a solid leg kick but Zuev takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Atunes.
Zuev jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Zuev misses with a looping right.#T1#
Zuev throws the left hand but Atunes avoids the punch easily.
Zuev has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Atunes.
Zuev tries to clinch but Atunes is having none of it.
Zuev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Atunes.
Atunes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zuev throws a series of strikes that have Atunes backpedaling.
Atunes looks for the body kick but Zuev saw that one coming.
Atunes ducks under a wild hook from Zuev.
Atunes misses with a hook
and Zuev counters with a left and a right that stings Atunes.
Atunes fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Zuev throws a shot from downtown. Atunes moves away and avoids it.
Zuev throws a hook to the side of Atunes's head but Atunes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Atunes.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body kick from Atunes.#CL#
Zuev clinches with his opponent.
Atunes using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Zuev has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A head punch on the inside from Atunes fails to land.
Atunes trying to land knees to the body.
Atunes tries to land knees in the clinch but Zuev avoids the damage to the body.
Zuev is trying to break the clinch but Atunes has him pressed against the cage.
Atunes controlling the action here for a moment.
Atunes utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Atunes tries to throw a body punch but Zuev avoids it by throwing Atunes back against the cage.
Atunes looking to throw knees to the head but Zuev is blocking nicely.
Atunes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Zuev blocks it with crossed arms.
Zuev lands a right hand.
A short right from Zuev on the inside. #BC#
Zuev manages to break the clinch. #T3#
Zuev misses with a combination
and Atunes counters with a head kick.
Zuev changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Atunes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zuev.
Zuev misses with a combination
and Atunes counters with a thumping low kick.
Atunes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Atunes throws a body kick that misses.
A low kick from Zuev is predictable there
and Atunes counters with a straight right hand.
Zuev cracks Atunes with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Atunes with a nice calf kick.
Zuev misses with an attempted mid kick. #T4##CL#
Zuev forces Atunes back against the cage and clinches.
Atunes throws a punch but it's blocked by Zuev.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zuev can't break the clinch.
Zuev takes a shot to the head.
Atunes misses with a punch on the inside.
Zuev is trying to break free.
Atunes will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Zuev up against the cage.
Zuev managing to block the knees to the body from Atunes.
Zuev wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A nice left hand lands by Atunes.
Zuev landing knees to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zuev. #BC#
Zuev breaks from the clinch.
A combination from Atunes does no damage.
Zuev scoring well with a low kick there.
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 Aleksandr Zuev will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Cavalho Atunes's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Zuev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zuev misses with the combination.
Atunes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Atunes throws a nice outside leg kick.
Zuev throws a nice looking combination but Atunes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The fighters circling - Atunes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zuev throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuev throws a poor cross that misses
and Atunes counters with a stiff right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Zuev misses the target.
Zuev ducks under a wild hook from Atunes.
Nice defenses there by Zuev.#T1#
Atunes misses with a double jab
and Zuev counters with a nice body shot.
Zuev feints and then cracks Atunes's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Atunes down.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Atunes 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 Zuev has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Zuev and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Atunes throws a leg kick but Zuev sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Zuev bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Atunes's head backwards.
Zuev misses with a lunging right hand
and Zuev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Zuev clinches up against the cage.
Zuev trying to land knees to the body.
Atunes has Zuev pressed against the cage, preventing Zuev from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Zuev breaks from the clinch.
Zuev lands a jab to Atunes's midsection.
Zuev throws a right and a left that both miss.#T2#
Zuev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zuev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Atunes blocks a jab.
It seemed like Atunes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Atunes uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Zuev has time to react.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Atunes throws a body kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Zuev misses the target.
Zuev lands a head shot.
Atunes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zuev connects with a looping right hand.
Aleksandr Zuev is winning the standup battle so far.
Zuev fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zuev throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Atunes to counter with a crisp jab.
Zuev looks to land a left hand but Atunes moved out of range nicely.
Zuev fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Atunes.#T3#
Zuev catches Atunes with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Atunes misses the jab.
Zuev throws a body kick that misses.
A big right from Atunes misses.
Zuev throws out a loose jab but Atunes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Atunes lands with a good body shot.
Zuev bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Atunes's head backwards.
Atunes tried to score with a low kick but Zuev checks it.
Zuev blocks the body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Zuev on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zuev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Atunes keeps Zuev at a distance using the push kick. #T4#
Zuev throws a right hand that Atunes ducks under and follows up with a left that Atunes also avoids with ease.
Zuev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Atunes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A slow jab from Atunes misses its intended target.
Atunes takes a head kick and keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick misses from Zuev.
Atunes takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CUT#That has opened up Cavalho Atunes's cut even more.
Zuev throws a lazy head kick
and Atunes counters with a slapping leg kick.
Zuev lands a body shot. #CL2#
Atunes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zuev, pushing him back against the cage.
Zuev looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Zuev is trying to break free.
Zuev is trying to push Atunes away but Atunes has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Zuev manages to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aleksandr Zuev dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cavalho Atunes's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Atunes connects with an inside leg kick.
Atunes throws a leg kick that misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Zuev blocks the leg kick.
Zuev gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Decent striking displayed by Zuev there.
A big right from Atunes misses.
Zuev throws out a loose jab but Atunes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zuev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Atunes misses its intended target.
Zuev misses with a lunging right hand
and Atunes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Atunes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Zuev on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Atunes. Atunes obviously looking to wear him down.
Atunes takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Atunes looks to score with a jab to the body but Zuev is just out of range.
Zuev checks a leg kick.
Atunes throws a looping overhand right but Zuev ducks down to avoid it.
A big right from Zuev misses.
Atunes slips under a jab.
Atunes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zuev.
Atunes blocks a head kick by Zuev.
Atunes feints a counter leg kick.
Atunes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zuev.
Atunes throws a counter combo.#T2#
Zuev works over Atunes's head and body with a nice combination.
Zuev scores with a decent looking hook.
Atunes ducks right into an uppercut from Zuev.
Atunes cracks a nice hook into Zuev's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Atunes walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Zuev checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Atunes lands with a good body shot.
Atunes connects with a crisp jab.
Atunes uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Atunes takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Zuev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Zuev misses the target.
Zuev misses the jab.
Cavalho Atunes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Atunes.
Aleksandr Zuev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A big left from Atunes misses.
Atunes moves out of range as Zuev strikes.
Atunes takes a swing at Zuev's ribcage but misses.
Zuev looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jab, jab by Zuev - just one landing.
Atunes avoids the head kick by Zuev.
Atunes throws a lazy right hand but Zuev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zuev will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zuev is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Atunes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T4#
Zuev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Atunes.
It looked like Zuev was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Zuev avoids the body shot from Atunes.
Atunes misses with a series of wild punches.
Zuev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Atunes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A punch lands to the side of Zuev 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Atunes takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zuev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zuev bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Atunes's head.
Zuev stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Aleksandr Zuev.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Zuev, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleksandr Zuev!
After the fight, Aleksandr Zuev was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: MFC - 30
Date: Nov 09, 2024

#R1#
Zuev throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wilson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Zuev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A cross from Zuev lands.
Zuev fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wilson on the side of the head.
Zuev clobbers Wilson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wilson misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zuev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zuev fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wilson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Zuev lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Zuev.#CL#
Wilson gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Zuev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zuev jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Zuev moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wilson misses with a hook.
Zuev scores with a spinning back kick!
Zuev has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#TD#
Wilson shoots in and bounces Zuev off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Wilson trying to control but Zuev is working from the bottom.
Zuev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wilson is one step ahead there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wilson 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. #T2#
Zuev trying to control the position.
Wilson trying to control the position from guard on top but Zuev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wilson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wilson postures up and lands a big shot to Zuev's brow.
Wilson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wilson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Wilson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Zuev is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Wilson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zuev works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Zuev utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Zuev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wilson.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zuev is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wilson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Wilson scoring with some ground and pound.
Wilson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zuev is looking to stand up but Wilson isn't so interested in that idea.
Zuev wants to sweep here but Wilson controlling him for the moment. #T4##ES2#
Zuev scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Zuev pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Wilson back to the cage. Zuev follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#TD#
Wilson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Zuev pushes Wilson off and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wilson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Zuev counters with a nice body shot.
Zuev connects with a nice looking jab.
A clash of legs there as Zuev blocks the low kick.
Wilson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Zuev misses.
Wilson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zuev falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Wilson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Zuev!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aleksandr Zuev 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#
A low kick from Wilson is predictable there
and Zuev counters with a three punch combo that has Wilson backing up. Wilson nods at Zuev to acknowledge the strikes.#CUT2#It looks like The Wilson has been cut.
Wilson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wilson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zuev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wilson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wilson tries to clinch up but Zuev circles away and keeps his distance.#TD#
Wilson dives in and scores a takedown into Zuev's guard.
Zuev is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#ES2#
Zuev kicks Wilson off and gets to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Zuev tries to clinch but Wilson is having none of it.
Wilson lunges at Zuev with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zuev's hand. #T1#
Wilson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zuev.
It seemed like Zuev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wilson throws an off balance right hand
letting Zuev counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Zuev rushes Wilson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
I was talking to Wilson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Wilson is trying to pull guard but Zuev has him pressed against the cage.
Zuev is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#TD#
Wilson drags the fight down to the ground.
Zuev is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #ES#
Wilson is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Zuev presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Wilson letting Zuev take a breather here.
Wilson wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Wilson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Wilson tries to pull guard but Zuev won't allow it.
Zuev gets underhooks to prevent Wilson's takedown attempt.
Zuev is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC2#
Zuev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wilson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Zuev cracks Wilson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zuev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wilson throws a poor cross that misses
and Zuev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wilson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zuev displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wilson.
Good leg kick by Zuev. #T3#
Zuev fails to land with a series of punches.
Wilson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Zuev sprawls and moves away.
Wilson misses with a takedown
and Zuev counters with a straight right hand.
Zuev paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Zuev darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #ROC2# Wilson is rocked!
Wilson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Oh Wilson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wilson shoots in looking for a takedown but Zuev manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wilson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A jab from Zuev finds it's way through Wilson's defenses.
Wilson throws a head kick that misses
and Zuev counters with a stiff right hand.
Wilson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T4#
Zuev works Wilson's body with a nice hook.
Wilson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zuev misses with a few strikes there.
Wilson seems to have got his legs back now.
Zuev cracks Wilson with a good jab.
Zuev connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Wilson! He's out on his feet! Zuev rushes in and drops Wilson with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Aleksandr Zuev!
Aleksandr Zuev decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
The Wilson was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll be back, won't get rid of me that easily!'.

Event: MFC - 25
Date: Oct 16, 2024

#R1#
Zuev slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A nice leg kick from Zuev, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zuev takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Picogram looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Picogram misses with a lunging right hand
and Zuev counters with a three punch combo that has Picogram backing up. Picogram nods at Zuev to acknowledge the strikes.
Zuev lands with an uppercut that bounces Picogram off the cage and back into range.
Nice defenses there by Picogram.
Zuev jabs Picogram to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A shot to the liver by Zuev. Beautiful body shot.
Picogram scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zuev throws a hook to the side of Picogram's head but Picogram sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zuev. Picogram does a little dance to reset his feet.
Picogram tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zuev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A little jabbing left from Zuev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zuev cracks a nice hook into Picogram's ribs.#T1#
Picogram avoids the head kick by Zuev.
Picogram throws a push kick but Zuev slaps the foot to one side.
Zuev misses with a double jab.
Zuev lands a jab to the head.
Picogram misses with a leg kick
and Zuev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Zuev gets a clinch.
Zuev being controlled against the cage.
Zuev lands with a right to the head.
Zuev wants to break free but Picogram has control.
Picogram throws an elbow that misses.
Zuev trying to land knees to the body. #T2##BC2#
Zuev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Picogram tries to clinch up but Zuev circles away and keeps his distance.
Aleksandr Zuev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zuev catches Picogram with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Zuev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zuev on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Picogram. Picogram obviously looking to wear him down.
Zuev lands a jab to the head.
A lazy body kick from Picogram #KD2#
and Zuev counters with a crisp one two that drops Picogram! Zuev thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Picogram to his feet! Picogram is in big trouble!#ROC2#Picogram is rocked!
Picogram misses with a lunging right hand
and Zuev counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Oh Picogram is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Picogram gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Picogram tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Zuev is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Picogram buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Picogram!! Picogram is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Zuev throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aleksandr Zuev!
Aleksandr Zuev bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: MFC - 22
Date: Oct 05, 2024

#R1#
Zuev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Franco.
Franco throws a right hand that Zuev ducks under and follows up with a left that Zuev also avoids with ease.
A left lands for Zuev.
Franco misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Zuev.
Zuev lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Franco lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Zuev dodges the punch combination from Franco.
Zuev throws the kick towards the body but Franco avoids it.
Zuev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Franco.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Franco throws a combination that misses
and Zuev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zuev smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CL#
Zuev closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Zuev manages to break the clinch.
Zuev lands a front kick.#CL#
Zuev pushes Franco up against the cage in a clinch.
Zuev lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1##BC#
Zuev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zuev throws a one two combo. #ROC#Franco is rocked!
Zuev drops Franco with a big left hand! Franco is injured, injured bad! Zuev jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aleksandr Zuev!
Aleksandr Zuev was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: MFC - 20
Date: Sep 25, 2024

#R1#
Zuev lands a front kick.
Anstey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD#
Anstey feints and as Zuev raises his hands in defense, Anstey changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Anstey pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zuev is keeping the position for now.
Anstey wants to control from the top but Zuev keeps moving.
Zuev wants to sweep here but Anstey controlling him for the moment.
Anstey stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zuev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Anstey might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuev wants to sweep but no luck.
Anstey controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Anstey won't allow Zuev to sweep him here.
Zuev is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zuev is on top in guard. #REVB#
Anstey pulls Zuev in close to prevent any damage.
Zuev forces his way into half guard.#T2#
Zuev is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Zuev seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Anstey looking to control. #T3#
Zuev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Anstey controlling the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Anstey slips under a jab.
Anstey appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
Anstey drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Zuev tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zuev is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Anstey's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Zuev has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Anstey is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Anstey is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zuev is just riding it out for now. Anstey eventually gives up the hold. #T4#
Anstey thows a huge punch but Zuev dodges it nicely.
Zuev trying to control here.
Zuev is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zuev regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Anstey.
Zuev controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Corwin Anstey will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD#
Anstey fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Zuev to the ground. Anstey is now in Zuev's guard.
Anstey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zuev can do to turn this around?
Zuev keeping moving, preventing Anstey from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Zuev throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Zuev keeping full guard, as Anstey tries to pass.
Zuev wants to sweep here but Anstey controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuev is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Anstey regains full guard. Nicely done. #T1#
Anstey keeping full guard, as Zuev tries to pass.
Anstey trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Zuev is stalling in the full guard.
Anstey wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Zuev is now in half guard.
Zuev trying to mount his opponent but Anstey defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Anstey tries to roll over but Zuev keeps him under control.
Zuev controlling the pace.
Anstey wants to control but Zuev is keeping busy.
Zuev wants to pass the guard but Anstey is defending well.
Zuev not doing much here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T3#
Anstey keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Anstey drives through with a takedown into Zuev's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Zuev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Anstey trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
Zuev is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB2#
Zuev throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Anstey escapes and throws Zuev's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Anstey wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zuev keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zuev manages to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Corwin Anstey dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3##TD#
Anstey fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Zuev to the ground. Anstey is now in Zuev's guard.
Anstey preventing the sweep.
Anstey trying to control the position from guard on top but Zuev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zuev is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Zuev is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Zuev can't keep his opponent in guard - Anstey advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey working Zuev over with strikes. #T1#
Zuev wants to improve his position but Anstey is controlling well.
Zuev is trying to maintain the position but Anstey is very close to passing his half guard.
Anstey sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Zuev wants to improve his position but Anstey is controlling well.
Anstey looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Anstey trying to mount his opponent but Zuev defends it.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Zuev is refusing to be controlled, as Anstey sits in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Zuev gets caught flat footed, as Anstey shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Anstey wants to control from the top but Zuev keeps moving.
Anstey postures up.
Zuev trying to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Anstey postures up.
Zuev controlling Anstey's posture.
Anstey passes Zuev's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Zuev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Corwin Anstey overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zuev is not content to let Anstey control the position.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Zuev is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Anstey is looking for a kimura here.
Zuev tries to roll over but Anstey keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Anstey bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Corwin Anstey clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4##TD#
Anstey scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Anstey looking to control but instead Zuev has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Anstey missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Anstey sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Zuev defending well though.
Anstey prevents Zuev from improving his position.#SUB#
Anstey is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zuev has managed to free his arm - good work.
Zuev wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T1#
Anstey working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Zuev's thigh. Zuev counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Anstey is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Anstey stopping the sweep attempt from Zuev.
Anstey postures up in Zuev's guard and throws a big left but Zuev blocks it.
Anstey pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zuev is keeping the position for now.
Zuev has control of Anstey's left arm, preventing Anstey from doing any damage.
Zuev bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Anstey's guard. #REVB##T2#
Anstey lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Anstey preventing the sweep.
Zuev manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Anstey manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Anstey controls Zuev momentarily but Zuev frees himself.
Zuev showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3#
Anstey not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Anstey working a defensive guard but Zuev passes into half guard.
Zuev trying to control the pace.
Anstey is pressing down on Zuev's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Zuev postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Anstey is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Zuev, into his guard. #REVR#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anstey trying to control but Zuev is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Corwin Anstey had his way with Aleksandr Zuev in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R5#
Zuev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD#
Anstey shoots in and bounces Zuev off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Anstey scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Anstey trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Zuev manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Anstey here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Anstey is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Zuev preventing the sweep.
Anstey keeping full guard, as Zuev tries to pass.
Zuev content to stall in guard here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Anstey holds on and takes a little breather.
Anstey being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Zuev tries to free his leg and advance position but Anstey is retaining full guard.
Zuev pushing down on Anstey's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Anstey missing with punches from the bottom.
Zuev perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Zuev passes to full mount! #T3#
Anstey keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Zuev controlling the position easily from mount.
Anstey is controlling an arm, preventing Zuev from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Anstey tries to hold on but Zuev postures up.
Aleksandr Zuev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
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.
Zuev tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Anstey really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Zuev looking to control but Anstey is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Poor strikes thrown by Zuev there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!

And that's the end of the fight!
Aleksandr Zuev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Anstey 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 49:46
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 49:46
Judge William Peck scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corwin Anstey!
Corwin Anstey is the new light heavyweight champion!
Corwin Anstey took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'That's how it's done, I want to go again asap.'.

Event: MFC-17
Date: Sep 10, 2024

#R1##KD#
Zuev lands a big head kick that sends Shrute tumbling to the mat! Zuev takes a step backwards and waves Shrute back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Shrute is rocked!
Shrute switches off momentarily and Zuev cracks him with a monster right hand! Shrute topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Zuev dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Zuev!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aleksandr Zuev!
In his post fight interview, Aleksandr Zuev started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 22, 2024

#R1#
Zuev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nolan circles away quickly and effectively.
Nolan moves in looking to clinch but Zuev pushes him off.
Zuev feints a jab promting Nolan to slip. Zuev then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Nolan slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Jason Nolan has been cut.
Zuev scores with a decent looking hook.#TD2#
Nolan gets a double leg takedown into Zuev's guard.

Zuev pushes Nolan off and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nolan takes one to the side of the head. #ROC#Nolan is rocked!
Zuev weaves into range and cracks Nolan right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Nolan goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Zuev is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aleksandr Zuev!
Aleksandr Zuev bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: HZN 17 Harris V Rutger
Date: Apr 20, 2024

#R1#
Zuev misses with the combination.
Zuev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
John is looking for a counter combo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zuev. John does a little dance to reset his feet.
John's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Zuev connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! John scrambles back to his feet.
Zuev scores with a hook.
John misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Aleksandr Zuev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
John avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
John looks to score with a jab to the body but Zuev is just out of range.
Zuev throws a right and a left that John avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuev lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Zuev misses with a combination
and John counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Zuev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zuev throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling John to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Zuev buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Zuev lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
John avoids the body shot from Zuev.
It looked like John wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zuev wants to clinch.
Zuev just misses with a punch to the body.
Zuev connects with a jab.
John dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big right from Zuev misses.
John has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Zuev.
Zuev has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Zuev misses with a low kick.
Zuev scores with a nice strike.#T2#
Zuev tests John's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zuev misses with a 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!
Zuev tests John's chin there with a solid looking shot.
John slips a straight right by Zuev.
Sloppy strikes from John. Those never looked like landing. #CL2#
John tries to keep at a distance but Zuev has taken the fight into the clinch.
Zuev using the Thai plumb to throw knees but John has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
I was talking to John's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
John misses with a body punch.
John tries to break free but Zuev pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Zuev breaks from the clinch.
Zuev is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! John had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
John takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Zuev changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
John blocks a head kick by Zuev.
Zuev closes the distance but John moves to the side
and John counters with a right hand to the body. #T3#
Zuev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by John.
Zuev throws a combination. John tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Zuev throws a head kick that misses.
John blocks a head kick by Zuev.
John was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
John blocks the body kick.
Zuev misses with a combination
and John cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zuev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zuev jabs John right on the nose. John blinks but takes it well.
John avoids the head kick by Zuev.
A quick step to the side and John tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
John throws a series of punches but Zuev avoids them all with ease.
John dodges the punch combination from Zuev.
John throws a big counter combination but Zuev scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T4#
John avoids the body shot from Zuev.
John bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
John lands with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
John misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from John. Zuev does a little dance to reset his feet.
John is looking to wear down Zuev with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
John throws a poor cross that misses
and Zuev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
John ducks right into an uppercut from Zuev.
Zuev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and John counters with a nice body shot. #CL2#
Zuev takes the fight into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zuev creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
John breaks from the clinch.
John scores with a nice strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aleksandr Zuev dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Zuev closes the distance and clinches. #CUT#It looks like Aleksandr Zuev has been cut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from John.
A quick uppercut on the inside from John. #BC#
John pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zuev scores with a nice strike.
John swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zuev motions for John to come forward. Zuev throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zuev has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
John blocks a head kick by Zuev.
A head kick misses from Zuev.
John staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuev misses with a body kick.
Zuev connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed John momentarily.
Zuev uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Zuev closes the distance looking to clinch
and John counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
John uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zuev.
Zuev throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like John wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Zuev forces John back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Zuev breaks the clinch.
Zuev lands with a right hand.
Zuev throws a combination that misses
and John counters with a right hand to the body.
Zuev is breathing heavily.
John takes a swing at Zuev's ribcage but misses.
Zuev throws a leg kick but John sees it coming and checks it nicely.
John looks to throw the jab but Zuev is out of range.
Zuev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
John swings and misses with a hook to the body.
John takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
As Zuev looks to move away, John throws a big counter combo but Zuev just gets out of the way.
Zuev throws a series of punches but John moves out of range.
Aleksandr Zuev seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
A nice leg kick from Zuev, right into the meat of the thigh.
John takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Zuev moves in looking to clinch but John pushes him off.
John went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
John fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
John wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Zuev throws a looping overhand right but John ducks down to avoid it.
John misses with a body shot.
Zuev throws out a counter right but John avoids it with no problem.
Zuev tries to clinch up.
John cracks Zuev with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
John connects with a body shot.
John misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zuev.
Zuev thows a left - swing and a miss!
John scores with a jab. Zuev acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T3#
John takes a swing at Zuev's ribcage but misses.
Zuev steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Zuev throws a predictable looking body shot
and John counters with a left right combination that sends Zuev crashing to the mat - John wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Zuev out for a TKO! Devastating finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sparring John!
Sparring John decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: HZN 14 Bollomard v Leben
Date: Mar 30, 2024

#R1#
Zuev scores with a leg kick.
Zuev moves away from the strike by Steel. #CL#
Zuev closes the distance and pushes Steel back into the cage.
Steel working aggressively here.
Steel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steel misses with a punch on the inside.
Steel misses with the head strike.
Zuev misses with a knee strike.
Zuev prevents a body shot from Steel.
Steel has a couple of punches blocked by Zuev.
Zuev misses with a knee strike.
Zuev lands a nice uppercut.
Steel throws a head punch that misses.
Zuev lands a knee to the head.
Steel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steel tries a body shot but Zuev blocks it.
Steel misses with a punch on the inside.
Steel misses with a punch on the inside.
Zuev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steel tries a body shot but Zuev blocks it. #BC2#
Steel breaks from the clinch. #T1#
Steel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zuev.
Zuev throws a jab when Steel was well out of range.
Zuev gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Steel throws out a powerful jab.
Steel sizes up Zuev with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #TD2#
Steel gets the takedown into side control.
Zuev is trying to improve his position.
Steel trying to control the action but Zuev is working from the bottom.
Zuev tries to improve position but can't.
Steel creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steel landing a few strikes.
Zuev is not content to let Steel control the position.
Zuev is being controlled here.
Steel has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Steel is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Zuev knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Zuev is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Sloppy strikes there by Steel.
Steel grinds an elbow into Zuev's temple.
Steel working the ground and pound.#T3#
Steel lands some shots froms side control.
Zuev is trying to improve his position.
Steel trying to control the action but Zuev is working from the bottom.
Steel is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Steel working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Steel sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Zuev is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Zuev is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zuev is trying to get back to half guard.#T4##SUB2#
Steel swings around for an armbar but Zuev sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Steel's guard.
Zuev wants to stand but Steel has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Zuev trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Steel pulls Zuev in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Steel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Steel is pulling down on Zuev's head to control his posture.
Zuev trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom.
Steel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Steel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cole Steel dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Zuev avoids a punch combination nicely.
Steel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zuev will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Steel takes one on the button.
Steel darts in looking for a takedown but Zuev gets double underhooks and turns Steel into the cage.
Zuev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zuev gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Zuev cracks Steel with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuev throws a right and a left that Steel avoids nicely.
Steel keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Zuev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steel throws out the jab.
As Steel tries to get set, Zuev tries to push him back and clinch up but Steel manages to avoid the attempt.
Steel listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cole Steel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zuev lands a lovely overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zuev takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1#
Zuev throws a head kick but Steel moves out of range.
Steel looks to score with a jab to the body but Zuev is just out of range.
Zuev misses with the combination.
Steel is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Zuev with a body shot.
Aleksandr Zuev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zuev throws a leg kick but Steel sees it coming and moves out of range.
Steel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zuev.
Steel feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Zuevs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Steel on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Steel looks to land a combination but Zuev avoids it well.
Steel just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromZuev.
Some wild striking there from Steel.
Zuev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Steel.
Steel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cole Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Steel misses the target.
Zuev lands a nice hook to Steel's body. Steel takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #TD2#
Steel shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steel thows a huge punch but Zuev dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zuev is looking to escape.
Steel winds up and cracks Zuev with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Cole Steel has got the better of the ground game so far.
Steel missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Steel slows the pace down in half guard.
Steel looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Zuev with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Zuev tries to kick Steel off but Steel keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Steel wants to take a breather but Zuev is having none of it. #SUB2#
Steel is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Steel works his foot free and advances to mount. #T3#
Steel can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Zuev is looking to escape.
Steel lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Zuev is squirming around, avoiding Steel's attempts to control the action.
Steel lands a big elbow.
Steel looking to ground and pound but Zuev is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Steel moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Zuev has worked his arm free - good work by Zuev!
Steel in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T4#
Steel happy to just control the position for now.
Zuev parries the strikes from Steel easily there. Steel is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Zuev to escape.
Steel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zuev keeps working.
Zuev avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Steel.
Steel misses with the ground and pound.
Steel in side control lands a decent elbow. #SUB2#
Steel is trying to get an arm triangle but Zuev is defending well.
Zuev wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cole Steel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Steel scores with a decent looking hook.
Steel lands a jab to the nose.
Steel misses with a straight right.
A jab lands there for Steel.
Steel tries to close the distance and clinch but Zuev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zuev moves out of range of the strikes.
Steel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zuev counters with a stiff right hand.
Zuev is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Steel misses with a hook.
A slow jab from Steel misses its intended target.
Steel ducks under a wild hook from Zuev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuev throws a body punch but Steel moves out of range.
Steel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zuev circles away quickly and effectively.
Steel takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zuev on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steel works over Zuev's head and body with a nice combination.#T1#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Steel crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Zuev - the referee stops the clock and Steel gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Zuev. Steel manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Zuev fails to land with a series of punches.
Zuev connects with a high kick.
Zuev moves into range and connects with a jab.
A head kick misses from Zuev.
Nice uppercut there from Zuev.
Steel throws a right hand that misses
and Steel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zuev throws an off balance right hand
and Steel counters with a nice uppercut.
Steel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Zuev wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Steel misses with an uppercut
and Zuev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Steel misses with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zuev.
Zuev looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Zuev scores with a spinning back kick!
Zuev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2#
Zuev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Steel.
Decent striking displayed by Zuev there.
Steel throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Zuev on the side of the head.
Zuev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Steel might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Zuev throws a hook but Steel blocks it.
Steel throws a jab but it's blocked by Zuev.
Steel misses with a body shot.
Steel misses with a looping left.
Steel throws a hook to the side of Zuev's head but Zuev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Steel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Good exchange - Steel coming out on top.
Steel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zuev.
Steel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Steel misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Steel fails to land with a series of punches.
Zuev throws a head kick that misses.
Zuev scores with a jab to the body.
Zuev stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Zuev lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Aleksandr Zuev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steel avoids the head kick by Zuev.
Steel throws a body punch but Zuev moves out of range.
Steel sizes up Zuev with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Zuev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steel looks to land a right hand but Zuev moved out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Zuev on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zuev avoids the body shot from Steel. #TD2#
Steel shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Zuev manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Zuev is wriggling around but Steel manages to pass to 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!#REVR#
Zuev blocking the ground and pound attempt from Steel. #T4##SUB2#
Steel is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Zuev misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Steel not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Steel with the ground and pound but Zuev uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Zuev avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zuev throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Steel content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Cole Steel is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Zuev preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Cole Steel.
I've got Steel 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cole Steel!
Cole Steel thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: HZN 9 Ivanovic v McBean
Date: Feb 24, 2024

#R1#
Zuev is looking to land body kicks.
Sobieskiego lands a jab to Zuev's midsection.
Zuev tries to move into range but Sobieskiego moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sobieskiego cracks Zuev with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Sobieskiego throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice defenses there by Sobieskiego.
Sobieskiego thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sobieskiego throws a hook to the side of Zuev's head but Zuev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sobieskiego has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Zuev is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Sobieskiego throws a leg kick
and Zuev counters with a one-two to the body.
Sobieskiego lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sobieskiego swats away the attempt to clinch by Zuev.
A cross from Zuev lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sobieskiego darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Zuev throws a body kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Sobieskiego on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zuev throws a sloppy head kick and Sobieskiego moves out of range easily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Zuev.#T1#
Sobieskiego tests Zuev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zuev looks to land a body kick but Sobieskiego moved away.
Sobieskiego looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sobieskiego looks to throw the jab but Zuev is out of range.
Sobieskiego thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sobieskiego misses with an uppercut.
Zuev throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Sobieskiego might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Sobieskiego tries to move into range but Zuev moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Zuev drops his hands momentarily and Sobieskiego takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Zuev scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sobieskiego throws a right and a left that Zuev avoids nicely.
Zuev fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zuev wants to clinch up but Sobieskiego keeps it at a distance.
Sobieskiego tries for a takedown but Zuev sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jana Iii Sobieskiego seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sobieskiego throws a leg kick that is checked
and Zuev counters with a left and a right that stings Sobieskiego.
Sobieskiego thows a left - swing and a miss!
As Sobieskiego looks to move away, Zuev throws a big counter combo but Sobieskiego just gets out of the way.
Zuev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Sobieskiego was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sobieskiego throws a right and a left that Zuev avoids nicely. #T2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Sobieskiego.
A big right from Sobieskiego misses.
Sobieskiego is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sobieskiego is looking to clinch but Zuev is avoiding it.
Zuev throws a lazy right hand but Sobieskiego sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zuev slips a straight right by Sobieskiego.
Zuev moves out of range as Sobieskiego strikes.
Sobieskiego misses with the combination.
Zuev lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Zuev blocks a jab.
Sobieskiego blocks a head kick by Zuev.
Sobieskiego tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Zuev defends well and Sobieskiego ends up having to push Zuev into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Zuev tries to counter by clinching up but Sobieskiego breaks away and moves out of range.
Zuev throws a half hearted mid kick.
It seemed like Sobieskiego was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zuev throws a sloppy head kick and Sobieskiego moves out of range easily.
Zuev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sobieskiego throws out a counter right but Zuev avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Zuev misses with a hook. Sobieskiego ducked under it nicely.
Sobieskiego moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sobieskiego throws an overhand right that lands on Zuev's shoulder, as Zuev tries to avoid the shot.
Zuev moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice uppercut there from Sobieskiego.
A big left from Sobieskiego misses.
Zuev throwing a counter right hand but Sobieskiego manages to avoid it.
Zuev just misses with a punch to the body.
Zuev moves out of range as Sobieskiego strikes.
Zuev tries to clinch there but Sobieskiego circles away.
Sobieskiego looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sobieskiego is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zuev sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Aleksandr Zuev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jana Iii Sobieskiego.
Zuev with a nice calf kick.
Zuev slips a jab from Sobieskiego.
Sobieskiego throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zuev's waist but Zuev gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sobieskiego off to one side.
Zuev throws a sloppy head kick and Sobieskiego moves out of range easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zuev. Sobieskiego does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sobieskiego throws a lazy uppercut
letting Zuev counter with a right hand.
Sobieskiego shoots in looking for a takedown. Zuev tries to sprawl out of it but Sobieskiego keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Zuev manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T4#
Zuev on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sobieskiego throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An attempted straight right counter from Zuev misses the target.
Zuev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zuev throws a sloppy head kick and Sobieskiego moves out of range easily.
Zuev walks into a left hand.
Zuev slips under a jab.
Zuev takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jab by Sobieskiego.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zuev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sobieskiego tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zuev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zuev misses with a head kick.
It seemed like Sobieskiego was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sobieskiego misses with a hook
and Zuev counters with a stiff right hand.
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 Aleksandr Zuev will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Zuev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aleksandr Zuev is winning the standup battle so far.
Sobieskiego bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sobieskiego swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Zuev.
Sobieskiego tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Zuev defends well and Sobieskiego ends up having to push Zuev into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Zuev has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Zuev there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sobieskiego throws a jab but it's blocked by Zuev.
A jab from Zuev finds it's way through Sobieskiego's defenses.
Sobieskiego misses with a left hand
and Zuev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sobieskiego blocks a head kick by Zuev.
A little jabbing left from Sobieskiego on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sobieskiego will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
It looks like Zuev has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Sobieskiego throws a hook but Zuev blocks it.
Zuev keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Zuev scores with a nice strike.
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!
Sobieskiego clobbers Zuev with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sobieskiego goes for a double leg but Zuev avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Zuev continues to drive forward.
Zuev throws a big counter combination but Sobieskiego scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Aleksandr Zuev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jana Iii Sobieskiego.
Sobieskiego cracks Zuev with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A big right from Zuev misses. #T1#
Sobieskiego moves forwards but Zuev connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sobieskiego takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Zuev stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Zuev throws a nice head kick!
Sobieskiego lands with a hook. Zuev tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sobieskiego throws a good cross that connects.
Sobieskiego looks to throw the jab but Zuev is out of range.
Sobieskiego is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sobieskiego walks into a stiff left hand from Zuev.
Sobieskiego fails with the takedown.
Zuev tries to counter by clinching up but Sobieskiego breaks away and moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zuev stuffs the takedown attempt from Sobieskiego. Sobieskiego gets slowly back to his feet.
Zuev on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Zuev takes a jab right on the kisser. #T2#
Sobieskiego shoots in and drives through. Zuev sprawls well.
Zuev looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Sobieskiego throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zuev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sobieskiego throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Zuev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sobieskiego.
Sobieskiego throws the left hand but Zuev avoids the punch easily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Zuev - that will leave a mark!
Sobieskiego throws the left hand but Zuev avoids the punch easily.
Sobieskiego staying out of range there.
Sobieskiego with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Zuev to score with a decent uppercut.
Zuev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sobieskiego moves away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sobieskiego.
Sobieskiego misses with an uppercut.
Zuev blocks a jab.
Sobieskiego throws a jab when Zuev was well out of range.
Zuev swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Zuev is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Zuev cracks Sobieskiego with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Zuev throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sobieskiego's head.#T3#
Sobieskiego waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zuev.
Sobieskiego has a takedown stuffed.
A telegraphed right hand from Sobieskiego misses the target.
Zuev slips a straight right by Sobieskiego.
Zuev lands with a right hand.
Zuev misses with a head kick.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sobieskiego works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sobieskiego darts in looking for a takedown but Zuev gets double underhooks and turns Sobieskiego into the cage.
Sobieskiego tests Zuev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sobieskiego fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Zuev scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sobieskiego in his tracks.
Sobieskiego walks into a stiff left hand from Zuev.
Zuev throws a big shot that misses.
Sobieskiego fails with the takedown.#T4#
Zuev lands a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sobieskiego connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Zuev moves out of range of the strikes.
Zuev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sobieskiego.
Nice cross by Zuev.
Zuev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sobieskiego.
Sobieskiego tries to work over Zuev's front leg with a kick but Zuev checks it.
Zuev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sobieskiego.
Zuev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zuev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sobieskiego's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zuev under the eye.
Sobieskiego bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sobieskiego listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
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 Aleksandr Zuev will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Sobieskiego throws a hook but Zuev blocks it.
Sobieskiego dives in for a single leg takedown but Zuev sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
The fighters circling - Sobieskiego throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sobieskiego walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sobieskiego throws a leg kick
and Zuev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zuev thuds his right hand into Sobieskiego's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Zuev takes a swing at Sobieskiego's ribcage but misses.
Sobieskiego ducks under a wild hook from Zuev.
Zuev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sobieskiego with a jab.
Zuev scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Zuev swinging wildly here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zuev lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Zuev throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sobieskiego.
Zuev lands with a kick to the ribs.
Sobieskiego missing with a left hand there. Zuev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sobieskiego cracks Zuev with a good jab.
Sobieskiego uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Zuev has time to react.
A big right from Zuev misses.
Sobieskiego connects with a right hand. Zuev shakes it off.
Sobieskiego will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A low kick lands for Sobieskiego.
Sobieskiego clobbers Zuev with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Aleksandr Zuev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zuev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zuev is looking to counter the offense by Sobieskiego and move into the clinch.
Sobieskiego throws an off balance right hand
and Zuev counters with a left to the body.
Sobieskiego tries to land a leg kick but Zuev saw it coming and moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zuev takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sobieskiego uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Zuev has time to react.
Sobieskiego waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zuev.#T2#
A punch combination from Sobieskiego misses.
Zuev swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zuev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sobieskiego.
Sobieskiego is looking to slow Zuev down with leg kicks.
Zuev jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sobieskiego shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zuev as he jumps to the side.
Aleksandr Zuev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jana Iii Sobieskiego.
Sobieskiego takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zuev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sobieskiego loads up on a big right hand but Zuev slips the punch.
Zuev connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sobieskiego's hands.
Zuev fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Zuev throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sobieskiego on the side of the head.
Zuev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zuev keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Zuev misses the shot to the body.
Sobieskiego lands an overhand right.
Aleksandr Zuev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zuev connects with a jab.#T3#
Sobieskiego's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Zuev connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sobieskiego scrambles back to his feet.
Zuev moves out of range as Sobieskiego strikes.
Sobieskiego throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A big left from Sobieskiego misses.
Zuev misses with an uppercut. Sobieskiego saw that one coming.
Zuev loads up on a big right hand but Sobieskiego slips the punch.
Sobieskiego takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Zuev throws a head kick that misses.
Nice cross by Sobieskiego.
Sobieskiego misses with a takedown attempt - Zuev sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Zuev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zuev looks to land a right hand but Sobieskiego moved out of range.
Sobieskiego throws out a counter right but Zuev avoids it with no problem.
Sobieskiego loads up on a big right hand but Zuev slips the punch.#T4#
Zuev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A combination from Zuev does no damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sobieskiego throws a hook to the side of Zuev's head but Zuev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sobieskiego throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zuev.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sobieskiego.
Zuev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sobieskiego lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Zuev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sobieskiego throws out a counter right but Zuev avoids it with no problem.
Zuev uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sobieskiego has time to react.
Zuev misses with a hook. Sobieskiego ducked under it nicely.
Sobieskiego misses with a straight right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sobieskiego is defended easily by Zuev.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aleksandr Zuev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Zuev 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleksandr Zuev!
Aleksandr Zuev bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: SUF 16: New Years Revolution
Date: Dec 31, 2023

#R1#
Zuev slips a straight right by Dracul.
Dracul throws out a loose jab but Zuev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dracul lands a slapping body shot.
A shot to the liver by Dracul. Beautiful body shot.#CL2#
Zuev has Dracul up against the ropes in a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Dracul has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dracul is trying to push Zuev away but Zuev has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Zuev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zuev on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Zuev tries to clinch but Dracul moves out of range.
Dracul is looking to counter the offense by Zuev and move into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dracul throws a right hand that Zuev ducks under and follows up with a left that Zuev also avoids with ease.
Zuev throws a sloppy head kick
and Zuev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zuev ducks under a wild hook from Dracul.
Dracul has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Canucks Combat Club in the buildup to the fight.
Zuev moves out of range of the strikes.
Zuev takes one to the side of the head. #T1#
Dracul throws a shot from downtown. Zuev moves away and avoids it.
Zuev lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Zuev.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Zuev.
Dracul throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zuev scores with a jab. Dracul acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Zuev throws a shot from downtown. Dracul moves away and avoids it.
Dracul appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Zuev cracks Dracul with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dracul throws a body shot but no joy.
Zuev turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dracul misses with a jab to the body
enabling Zuev to counter with a crisp jab.
Dracul gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dracul takes a swing at Zuev's ribcage but misses.
Dracul tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zuev was well out of range. Poor timing from Dracul.
Zuev doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Zuev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dracul.
Zuev works over Dracul's head and body with a nice combination.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Zuev.#T2#
Dracul fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dracul throws a shot to the body.
A big right from Dracul misses.
Zuev tries to counter with a clinch but Dracul shakes him off and moves away.
Dracul misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Zuev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dracul throws a jab but it's blocked by Zuev.
A little jabbing left from Zuev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A big right from Dracul misses.
Zuev looks for the body kick but Dracul saw that one coming.
Dracul was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dracul swings widly with a right hand #CL2#
and Zuev counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Zuev.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Zuev lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Vlad Dracul has been cut.
Dracul blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zuev tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Zuev prevents Dracul from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Dracul breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zuev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dracul.#T3#
Zuev connects with a crisp jab.
Dracul loads up on a big right hand but Zuev slips the punch.
The fighters circling - Zuev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dracul thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dracul scores with a nice head shot.
Dracul throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zuev gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dracul.
A swing and a miss from Dracul.
Dracul looks to land a right hand but Zuev moved out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Zuev.
Dracul throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It seemed like Zuev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dracul misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zuev.
A jab from Dracul misses.
A slow jab from Dracul misses its intended target.
Dracul scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T4#
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!
Zuev lands a jab to Dracul's midsection.
Zuev throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Dracul defending well as Zuev loads up on a big left hand.
Dracul misses the jab.
Zuev scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dracul in his tracks.
Zuev connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Zuev throws a head kick that misses.
A jab from Zuev finds it's way through Dracul's defenses.
Dracul takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL2#
Zuev darts in and clinches Dracul up against the ropes.
Dracul wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dracul working hard to break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zuev lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Dracul breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zuev darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dracul looks to land a right hand but Zuev moved out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aleksandr Zuev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vlad Dracul's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Dracul throws a big shot that misses.
Zuev thows a body kick. Dracul tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Zuev avoids the body shot from Dracul.
Zuev misses with an uppercut. Dracul saw that one coming.
Zuev throws a hook but Dracul blocks it.
Dracul takes a kick to the side of the head.
Zuev paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dracul throws a hook to the side of Zuev's head but Zuev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zuev lands with a slapping head kick.
A cross from Zuev lands.
Dracul throws a lazy right hand but Zuev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dracul lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zuev circles away quickly and effectively.
It seemed like Zuev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zuev tries to clinch but Dracul moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Dracul misses its target.
A lazy left from Zuev finds it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dracul rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zuev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dracul misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Zuev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dracul throws out the jab.
Zuev wants to counter the offense by Dracul and move into the clinch position.
Zuev scores with a jab to the head.
Zuev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dracul takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A big left from Dracul misses.
Zuev moves out of range as Dracul strikes.
Zuev slips a straight right by Dracul.
Zuev misses with a straight left.
Dracul scores with a hook to the body. Zuev takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Zuev throws a head kick but Dracul moves out of range.
Dracul misses with a double jab.
Despite the aggression on Zuev's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Dracul scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Vlad Dracul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dracul has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Dracul misses the shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dracul takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zuev avoids the body shot from Dracul. #T2#
Dracul on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Zuev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zuev goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Dracul blocks a head kick by Zuev.
It looked like Dracul wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zuev throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dracul's head.
Zuev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dracul counters with a stiff right hand.
Dracul takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Dracul scores with a hook.
Dracul throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some wild striking there from Dracul.
A head kick misses from Zuev.
Dracul throwing a counter right hand but Zuev manages to avoid it.
Zuev throws a big shot that misses.
Zuev lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Zuev.#T3#
Zuev lands a jab to the head.
Zuev lands with a hook. Dracul tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dracul slips a jab from Zuev.
Zuev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dracul manages to avoid it.
Zuev scores with a body shot.
Dracul throws a body punch but Zuev moves out of range.
Dracul throws a poor cross that misses
and Zuev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dracul lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Zuev scores with a jab to the body.
Dracul tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zuev was well out of range. Poor timing from Dracul.
Zuev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dracul scores with a nice head shot.
A jab from Zuev finds it's way through Dracul's defenses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zuev goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Dracul looks to land a left hand but Zuev moved out of range nicely.#T4#
Dracul misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zuev.
Dracul misses with a right hand
and Zuev counters with a nice body shot.
Zuev looks for the body kick but Dracul saw that one coming.
Dracul lands an overhand right.
Nice cross by Dracul.
Zuev lands with a slapping head kick.
Aleksandr Zuev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zuev darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Danga de danga de dang - Zuev scores with a four punch combination!
Dracul looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Zuev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zuev slips a jab and a cross from Dracul.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dracul takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dracul takes a kick to the side of the head.
Zuev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dracul throws a sloppy body shot
and Zuev counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Dracul throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zuev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aleksandr Zuev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vlad Dracul's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
A jab from Dracul misses.
Zuev has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Zuev there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dracul moves out of range of the body kick.
Jab by Zuev.
Zuev has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Zuev there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dracul cracks Zuev with an open hand slap.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dracul. Zuev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dracul misses with a left hand
letting Zuev counter with a right hand.
Dracul gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Zuev throws a lazy right hand but Dracul sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zuev fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dracul misses with an uppercut. Zuev saw that one coming.
Zuev thuds his right hand into Dracul's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zuev lets loose with a powerful body kick. Dracul will feel that in the morning.
Zuev lands with a nice body kick. #T1#
Dracul throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zuev plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zuev scores with a head kick. Dracul tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#ROC2#Dracul is rocked!
Dracul will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Dracul misses the shot to the body.
Oh Dracul is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A shot to the body from Dracul misses
enabling Zuev to counter with a crisp jab.
A shot to the body from Dracul misses
and Zuev counters with a nice uppercut.
Dracul walks into a jab.
Aleksandr Zuev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Zuev lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dracul misses with a hook.
Zuev throws out a counter right but Dracul avoids it with no problem.
A jab from Zuev finds it's way through Dracul's defenses.
Dracul seems to have got his legs back now.
Dracul throws a right hand that Zuev ducks under and follows up with a left that Zuev also avoids with ease.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zuev scores with a jab to the jaw.
Zuev works the jab nicely.
Zuev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Dracul misses the target.
Zuev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zuev takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Zuev scores with a jab. Dracul acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dracul throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zuev.
Zuev unleashes a big counter combination but Dracul bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Dracul misses with a hook.
Zuev scores with a head kick. Dracul tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Zuev cracks Dracul with a good jab.
Dracul throws a hook but Zuev blocks it.
Zuev throws a shot to the body.
Zuev lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A jab from Zuev finds it's way through Dracul's defenses. #T3#
Dracul just misses with a punch to the body.
Dracul has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zuev finds it's way round the side to connect with Dracul's head.
Zuev connects with a single shot there.
Zuev tries to clinch but Dracul moves out of range.
Dracul misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zuev.
Dracul misses with an uppercut.
Zuev's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dracul under the eye.
Vlad Dracul has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dracul misses with a hook #CL2#
and Zuev holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zuev.
Zuev with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Zuev leaning against his opponent.
Dracul wants to break free but Zuev has control.
Dracul blocking some punches. #BC#
Dracul's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Dracul misses the jab.
Zuev lands with an overhand left.
Zuev staying out of range there.
Zuev ducks under a wild hook from Dracul.
Zuev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zuev moves out of range as Dracul strikes.
A jab lands there for Zuev.
Zuev tries a head kick but it misses.
Dracul throwing a counter right hand but Zuev manages to avoid it.
Zuev tries to close the distance and clinch but Dracul swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dracul misses with a hook
and Zuev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zuev lands with a nice body punch. #CL2#
Zuev instigates a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dracul lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Dracul breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dracul swings widly with a right hand
enabling Zuev to counter with a crisp jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aleksandr Zuev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zuev 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleksandr Zuev!
Aleksandr Zuev was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: SUF 14: IsMore vs Laake
Date: Dec 09, 2023

#R1#
Zuev takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Zuev swings for the body but Walcott moves out of range.
It looked like Walcott was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Aleksandr Zuev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Walcott instigates a clinch.
Zuev scores with a knee to the head.
Still in the clinch, Walcott scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short left from Zuev.
Walcott pushes Zuev back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Walcott lands an uppercut.
Walcott throws a head punch that misses.
Walcott misses with some punches.
Zuev scores with a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Walcott tries to work over Zuev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zuev looking to throw knees to the head but Walcott is blocking nicely.
Zuev misses with a knee strike.
Zuev blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zuev.
Walcott tries to work over Zuev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zuev.
Walcott tries to throw a body punch but Zuev avoids it by throwing Walcott back against the ropes.
Walcott misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Walcott tries to work over Zuev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A body shot lands from Walcott.
Walcott tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Walcott has a couple of punches blocked by Zuev.
Zuev prevents a body shot from Walcott.
Zuev pushes Walcott back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zuev.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Walcott.
Walcott tries to work over Zuev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zuev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zuev stalling in the clinch but Walcott improves position.
Walcott has a couple of punches blocked by Zuev.
Walcott tries to throw a body punch but Zuev avoids it by throwing Walcott back against the ropes.
Zuev blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Walcott.
Zuev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Walcott misses with some punches.
Zuev tries to land knees in the clinch but Walcott avoids the damage to the body.
Zuev lands a right hand.
Zuev lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
Zuev is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Walcott is keeping busy.
Zuev prevents a body shot from Walcott.
Walcott stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Walcott working aggressively here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zuev looking to slow down the pace here.
Zuev misses with a knee to the head.
Walcott has a couple of punches blocked by Zuev.
Walcott goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zuev has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Walcott seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Zuev can turn it around.
Zuev tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Zuev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zuev working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Zuev lands a left hand that snaps the head of Walcott backwards.
Walcott works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Zuev prevents Walcott from breaking the clinch.
Walcott misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Walcott lands with a short shot to the head.
Walcott swings wildly with an uppercut but Zuev uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Walcott fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zuev slows down the pace here.
Walcott lands a nice shot to the body.
Walcott lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zuev misses with a knee to the head.
Zuev landing knees to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zuev.
Walcott misses with the head strike.
Walcott swings wildly with an uppercut but Zuev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Walcott misses with the head strike.
Walcott misses with some punches.
Zuev tries to throw a body punch but Walcott avoids it by throwing Zuev back against the ropes.
Walcott makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zuev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Walcott doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Zuev is looking to control Walcott's arms but Walcott gets an underhook and turns him. Now Zuev has his back to the ropes.
Walcott struggles to land a body shot inside as Zuev controls his hands.
Walcott misses with a punch to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Zuev scores with a shoulder strike.
Walcott misses with a hook to the ribs.
Walcott throws a punch but it's blocked by Zuev.
Walcott lands a hook that snaps the head of Zuev backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Walcott misses with a body punch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Zuev is trying to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Walcott fails to land.
Walcott lands with a short shot to the head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Walcott tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zuev softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Walcott working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Walcott working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Walcott dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Zuev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Walcott chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Zuev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice shot by Zuev.
Zuev is looking to clinch.
Zuev misses with a wild body shot.
Walcott takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Zuev lands a really nice looking cross but Walcott seems unphased.
Zuev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Walcott.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuev slips a straight right by Walcott.
Walcott slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A lazy left from Zuev finds it's target.
Walcott throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice inside leg kick there by Walcott. That's going to slow Zuev down. #T1#
Zuev lands a right hook to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Walcott 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Walcott throws a body shot but no joy.
Walcott will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zuev swings for the body but Walcott moves out of range.
Walcott throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zuev stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Zuev tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Walcott counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Zuev thinking.
Zuev throws an overhand right that lands on Walcott's shoulder, as Walcott tries to avoid the shot.
Zuev throws a head kick that misses
and Walcott counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zuev lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A low kick lands for Walcott.
Zuev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zuev throws a fast counter high kick but Walcott manages to duck under it in time.#T2#
Zuev swinging wildly here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Walcott avoids the body shot from Zuev.
Zuev is looking to land body kicks.
Zuev throws a lazy head kick
and Walcott counters with a stiff right hand.
Zuev has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Zuev moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CL#
Walcott closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Walcott struggles to land a body shot inside as Zuev controls his hands.
Zuev connects with a knee to the head.
Walcott struggles to land a body shot inside as Zuev controls his hands.
Tommy Walcott has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Walcott scores with a nice hook to the head.
Walcott works on Zuev's body with a couple of short punches.
Walcott is working Zuev over against the ropes.#T3#
Zuev with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Still in the clinch, Walcott scores with a nice short uppercut.
Zuev is trying to maintain a safe position but Walcott gets an underhook and turns Zuev into the ropes.
Zuev stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Walcott lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Walcott lands a body punch in the clinch.
Walcott throws a head punch that misses.
Walcott tries to throw a body punch but Zuev avoids it by throwing Walcott back against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Walcott fails to land.
Zuev blocking some punches.
Zuev throws a head punch that misses.
Walcott tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Walcott lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zuev backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Walcott fails to land.
Walcott can't find room to land a body shot as Zuev controls the action.
A bit of stalling here from Zuev.
Walcott misses with a hook to the ribs.
Walcott swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
A short uppercut from Walcott.
Walcott is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zuev can do to turn this around?
Walcott tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Walcott misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Walcott working aggressively here.
Walcott goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Walcott doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Walcott swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Walcott lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Walcott looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Zuev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Zuev.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Walcott.
Walcott tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zuev's elbow.
Zuev prevents a body shot from Walcott.
Walcott lands a hook to the side of the head.
Walcott working aggressively here.
Zuev gets through Walcott's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Zuev misses with some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Walcott dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Zuev throws a nice looking combination but Walcott bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Walcott here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Zuev ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Zuev throws a good cross that connects.
A leg kick checked by Zuev.
Zuev tries a head kick but it misses.
Walcott attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Zuev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Aleksandr Zuev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zuev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Walcott misses with a left hand
and Zuev counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuev lands a glancing blow to the side of Walcott's head.
Zuev throws a big shot that misses.
Zuev throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Zuev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Zuev throws a quick inside leg kick.
Zuev is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Zuev loads up on a big right hand but Walcott slips the punch.
Walcott ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zuev moves away.
Zuev misses with a head kick.
Zuev wants to clinch up but Walcott keeps it at a distance.
Walcott tries to score with a low kick but Zuev moves his leg out of the way.
Zuev looks to land a left hand but Walcott moved out of range nicely.
Walcott shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Zuev avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Zuev smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Walcott throws a leg kick but Zuev sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Zuev connects with a crisp jab.
Zuev throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Tommy Walcott is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#ROC2#Walcott is rocked!#T2#
Walcott displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zuev throws out the jab.
Oh Walcott is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zuev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zuev defending well as Walcott loads up on a big left hand.
Walcott seems to have got his legs back now.
Walcott slips under a jab from Zuev.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zuev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Walcott.
Walcott thuds a left hand into Zuev's body.
Walcott fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zuev manages to avoid it.
Zuev thows a body kick. Walcott tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Walcott wants to clinch.#T3#
Zuev throws the kick towards the body but Walcott avoids it.
Zuev works over Walcott's head and body with a nice combination.
Walcott slips a straight right by Zuev.
Zuev avoids the body shot from Walcott.
Aleksandr Zuev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A cross from Walcott lands.
Walcott on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Zuev stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Walcott.
Zuev lands a big head kick that sends Walcott to the canvas! Zuev follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aleksandr Zuev!
Aleksandr Zuev tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: SUF 9: Whelan vs Muller
Date: Nov 03, 2023

#R1#
Zuev lands a head kick. Guerra smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Guerra swats away the attempt to clinch by Zuev.
Guerra swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL2#
Guerra clinches with his opponent.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Zuev obliges.
Guerra is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Zuev stalling in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Guerra.
Zuev tries to land a knee to the head but Guerra blocks with his arms.
Zuev slowing the pace effectively.
Guerra working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuev is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Guerra is defending well for now.
Guerra blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Guerra.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Guerra.
Zuev misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Guerra.
Zuev softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
Zuev blocks an uppercut.
Guerra lands a hook that snaps the head of Zuev backwards.
Zuev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zuev throws a knee to the head but misses.
Zuev tries to land a knee to the head but Guerra blocks with his arms.
Zuev using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Guerra has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Guerra with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Guerra swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zuev effectively controlling the action here.
Guerra displaying some good clinch control by pressing Zuev up against the cage.
Guerra tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zuev lands a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Estevon Guerra has been cut.
Zuev displaying some good clinch control by pressing Guerra up against the cage.
Zuev with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #T2#
Guerra tries a body shot but Zuev blocks it.
Guerra blocks a body shot from Zuev.
Guerra lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zuev backwards.
Guerra takes a knee to the side of the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zuev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Guerra misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zuev can't find room to land a body shot as Guerra controls the action.
Zuev misses with a knee to the head.
Guerra working aggressively here.
Guerra lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Guerra misses with a knee to the head.
Guerra misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zuev is struggling to control the position.
Guerra lands a body punch.
Guerra managing to block the knees to the body from Zuev.
Guerra lands a nice uppercut.#T3#
Zuev prevents a body shot from Guerra.
Guerra scores a nice knee to the body.
Guerra throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Guerra.
Zuev stalling in the clinch but Guerra improves position.
Zuev looking to throw knees to the head but Guerra is blocking nicely.
Guerra swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zuev is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Guerra is keeping busy.
Guerra misses with a punch on the inside.
A knee to the head by Zuev.
Guerra blocks an uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Zuev.
A head punch on the inside from Guerra fails to land.
Zuev misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Guerra fails to land.
Guerra misses with a hook from the clinch.
Guerra misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Zuev with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Guerra prevents a body shot from Zuev.
Zuev unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Zuev throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Guerras head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zuev tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Guerra misses with the head strike.
Guerra on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Guerra tries to land a knee to the head but Zuev blocks with his arms.
Zuev leaning his opponent against the cage.
Zuev prevents a body shot from Guerra.
Zuev throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Guerra blocks it with crossed arms.
Guerra tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zuev tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Guerra fails to land.
Zuev with a knee to the head.
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 Aleksandr Zuev will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Estevon Guerra's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Zuev closes the distance and clinches.
Zuev slows down the pace here.
Guerra tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Our sources have told us that Zuev has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Guerra makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zuev avoiding damage as Guerra throws knees to the body.
Zuev blocking some punches.
Zuev with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Guerra stalling against the cage.
Guerra makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuev tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Estevon Guerra seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Guerra swings wildly with an uppercut but Zuev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zuev with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Zuev throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Guerra blocks it with crossed arms.
Guerra misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Guerra lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zuev misses with a punch to the body.
Guerra lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Guerra fails to land.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Guerra 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.
Zuev throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Guerra blocks it with crossed arms.
Zuev with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Guerra pushes Zuev back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Guerra misses with a knee strike.
Guerra digs a right hand into Zuev's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Zuev's gas tank.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Guerra softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zuev throws a knee to the head but misses.
Guerra lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zuev scores with a knee to the head.
Guerra can't find room to land a body shot as Zuev controls the action.
Guerra swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Guerra lands a body shot in the clinch.
Guerra lands a left hand.
Guerra misses with some punches. #T2#
Zuev looking to throw knees to the head but Guerra is blocking nicely.
Zuev has a couple of punches blocked by Guerra.
Guerra connects with a nasty looking knee right to Zuev's face.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zuev.
Guerra has a couple of punches blocked by Zuev.
A short right from Guerra.
Zuev takes a knee to the side of the body.
Guerra throws a punch but it's blocked by Zuev.
Guerra will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Zuev up against the cage.
Zuev misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Guerra.
Guerra blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Guerra tries to land a knee to the head but Zuev blocks with his arms.
A right handed body shot lands from Guerra.
Zuev throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Guerra blocks it with crossed arms.
Guerra softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3#
Guerra lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Guerra fails to land.
A short uppercut from Guerra.
Guerra taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Guerra on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zuev misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Guerra.
Zuev tries a knee to the head but Guerra blocks it.
Zuev missing with knees to the body.
Zuev tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Guerra taking a breather.
Zuev throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Guerra blocks it with crossed arms.
Guerra just leaning against Zuev, taking a breather.
Guerra gets through Zuev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Guerra takes a knee right on the jaw!
Guerra lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T4#
Zuev with an attempt at a knee that misses.
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!
Zuev with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Zuev misses with a knee to the head.
Guerra unloads a knee to the mid-section. Zuev lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Guerra just leaning against Zuev, taking a breather.
Guerra putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Zuev in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Guerra throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Guerra misses with some punches.
Zuev trying to control the position but instead, Guerra has worked for underhooks and has pushed Zuev into the cage.
Guerra is pushing Zuev up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Guerra misses with a punch on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Guerra taking a breather.
Guerra receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Estevon Guerra showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Estevon Guerra's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Guerra looks to land a combination. Zuev sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Zuev tries a head kick but it misses.
Guerra lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zuev circles away quickly and effectively.#CL#
Zuev clinches with his opponent.
Guerra managing to block the knees to the body from Zuev.
Zuev misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Guerra.
Zuev with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Guerra lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Guerra lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zuev backwards.
Zuev blocking some punches.
Zuev with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Guerra tries to stall but Zuev uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nice body punch from Zuev.
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!
Guerra scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Guerra throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Zuev blocks it with crossed arms.
Guerra lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Zuev.#T1#
Guerra fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zuev looking to throw knees to the head but Guerra is blocking nicely.
Zuev tries a body shot but Guerra blocks it.
Zuev prevents a body shot from Guerra.
Guerra throws a head punch that misses.
Guerra gets through Zuev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Guerra tries to work over Zuev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Guerra goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zuev tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Zuev misses with a knee to the head.
Guerra has a couple of punches blocked by Zuev.
Guerra lands a left hand.
Zuev with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Good body shot from Guerra.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zuev tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Guerra has a couple of punches blocked by Zuev. #T2#
Zuev throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Guerra blocks it with crossed arms.
Zuev misses with a knee to the head.
Guerra on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zuev blocking some punches.
Zuev on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Guerra with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Guerra.
Zuev lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #CUT#That has opened up Estevon Guerra's cut even more.
A nice right hand lands inside from Guerra.
Guerra lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zuev backwards.
Guerra has a couple of punches blocked by Zuev.
Zuev tries to land a knee to the head but Guerra blocks with his arms.
Guerra throws a head punch that misses.
Zuev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zuev.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Guerra.
Guerra swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
A short right from Guerra.
Zuev tries a knee to the head but Guerra blocks it.
Guerra scores with a shot to the side of Zuev's head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Guerra.
Guerra misses with a knee strike.
Zuev misses with a hook to the ribs.
Guerra lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Guerra scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Guerra misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zuev is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Guerra is defending well for now.
Guerra missing with knees to the body.
Zuev throws a knee to the head but misses.
Guerra softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Guerra has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Guerra avoiding damage as Zuev throws knees to the body.
Guerra has a couple of punches blocked by Zuev.
Still in the clinch, Guerra scores with a nice short uppercut.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Guerra lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zuev tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Zuev missing with knees to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Guerra lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zuev backwards.
Guerra working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Guerra misses with a knee to the head.
Guerra lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zuev leaning his opponent against the cage.
Zuev looking to stall.
Zuev throws a head punch that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Estevon Guerra comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Guerra 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Estevon Guerra!
A relieved looking Estevon Guerra thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: HFC 101: Masamba vs Chai
Date: Sep 30, 2023

#R1#
Sharples scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zuev doesn't seem bothered though. #CL#
Zuev moves into the clinch successfully.
Sharples fails to pull guard.
Sharples tries to break free but Zuev pushes him back against the cage.
Zuev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zuev with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Zuev stops a takedown attempt from Sharples.
Sharples looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A knee to the head by Zuev. #CUT#It looks like Tyler James Sharples has been cut.
The referee calls for Zuev to work.
Sharples has Zuev pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Zuev manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Aleksandr Zuev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyler James Sharples.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuev lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zuev has Sharples pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Sharples breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Good standup being displayed there by Zuev as he connects with a hook.
Sharples takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #ROC#Sharples is rocked!
Zuev drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Sharples's head, knocking him out cold! Zuev is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aleksandr Zuev!
During a confident post fight interview, Aleksandr Zuev thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: HFC 95: Brady vs Hunt
Date: Aug 19, 2023

#R1#
Wonder ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wonder half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Zuev misses with a straight left.
Zuev tries to clinch up but Wonder circles away and keeps his distance.
Wonder looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Aleksandr Zuev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zuev fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zuev misses with a two punch combination.
Zuev works the jab nicely.
Wonder avoids a kick to the body.
Wonder is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wonder blocks a jab.
Wonder avoids the head kick by Zuev.
Zuev connects with a high kick. #CL2#
Zuev clinches up against the cage.#T1#
Still in the clinch, Zuev scores with a nice short uppercut.
Zuev lands a shoulder strike.
Wonder is looking for a takedown.
Zuev scores with a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Gene Wonder has been cut.
Zuev misses with a knee to the head.
Zuev using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wonder has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Zuev is pushing Wonder up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Zuev lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wonder takes a shot to the head.
Zuev stops a takedown attempt from Wonder.
Zuev gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Wonder.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gene Wonder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wonder changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Zuev fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Good work by Wonder as he checks the leg kick.
As Zuev looks to move away, Wonder throws a big counter combo but Zuev just gets out of the way.#T2#
Zuev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zuev throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Wonder counter with a right hand.
Zuev throws a body 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!
Zuev sizes up Wonder with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice cross by Zuev.
Zuev throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Wonder's head.
Wonder bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wonder appears to be looking for a big counter.
Wonder walks forward, straight into a front kick from Zuev.
Zuev connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL2#
Zuev has Wonder up against the cage in a clinch. #T3#
Zuev prevents a takedown attempt there.
Zuev tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Zuev lands with a light punch inside.
Zuev connects with a nasty looking knee right to Wonder's face.
Zuev has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Wonder seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Zuev can turn it around.
Wonder has Zuev pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Zuev manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Zuev content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Wonder has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Zuev is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Zuev landing knees to the head.
Wonder has Zuev pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Zuev manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Zuev misses with a knee strike.
Zuev using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wonder has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wonder wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wonder wants to take the fight to the mat but Zuev manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Zuev connects with a nasty looking knee right to Wonder's face.
Zuev scores with a knee to the head.
Zuev tries a knee to the head but Wonder blocks it. #T4#
Zuev lands a knee to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Zuev connects with a knee to the head.
Zuev lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Zuev lands a nice uppercut.
Zuev using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wonder has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wonder misses with a punch to the body.
Zuev digs a right hand into Wonder's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wonder's gas tank.
Wonder has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Zuev after a bit of a struggle.
Zuev working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wonder looking for a takedown.
Wonder wants a takedown.
Zuev connects with a nasty looking knee right to Wonder's face.
A bit of stalling here from Zuev.
Zuev with a knee to the head.
Wonder wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wonder drops down looking for an ankle pick but Zuev pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wonder avoids the head kick by Zuev.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aleksandr Zuev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gene Wonder'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##CL2#
Zuev gets a clinch.
Wonder drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Zuev gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Zuev working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Zuev is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Aleksandr Zuev seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wonder is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Zuev is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gene Wonder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Zuev takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Zuev avoiding damage.
Zuev receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Wonder takes a knee right on the jaw!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A knee to the head by Zuev.
Zuev gets underhooks to prevent Wonder's takedown attempt.
Zuev with a knee to the head. #ROC2#Wonder is rocked!
Zuev pressing his opponent against the cage.
Wonder has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Zuev after a bit of a struggle. #T1#
Zuev prevents the takedown attempt.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zuev.
Zuev with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Oh Wonder is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zuev leaning his opponent against the cage.
Wonder seems to have got his legs back now.
Zuev prevents a takedown attempt there.
Wonder 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.
Zuev using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wonder has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wonder can't get the takedown.
Zuev with a knee to the head.
Zuev misses with a knee to the head.
Wonder is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Zuev pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Wonder drops down looking for an ankle pick but Zuev pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wonder takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T2##CL2#
Zuev has taken the fight to the clinch.
Zuev with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Zuev has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Wonder - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Zuev, and another! Wonder is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Aleksandr Zuev!
Our winner, Aleksandr Zuev, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: HFC: Mid week Fight Night 1
Date: Jul 26, 2023

#R1#
Zuev throws a hook but Mo blocks it.
Mo throws out a counter right but Zuev avoids it with no problem.
Mo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zuev looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Zuev with a nice calf kick.
Zuev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Zuev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Zuev rushes Mo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Zuev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
I was talking to Zuev's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A head punch on the inside from Mo fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Zuev.
Mo throws a punch but it's blocked by Zuev.
Zuev lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mo scores with a shoulder strike.
Zuev tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mo working aggressively here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mo throws a punch but it's blocked by Zuev. #T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mo.
Mo swings wildly with an uppercut but Zuev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mo struggles to land a body shot inside as Zuev controls his hands.
Zuev stalling in the clinch.
Mo tries to work over Zuev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mo tries a body shot but Zuev blocks it.
A left hand lands to the body for Mo.
Zuev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mo works on Zuev's body with a couple of short punches.
Zuev leaning his opponent against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Mo fails to land.
Mo can't find room to land a body shot as Zuev controls the action.
Mo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zuev connects with a knee to the head.
Zuev blocks a body shot from Mo.
Zuev throws a punch but it's blocked by Mo.
Mo lands a right hand. #T2#
Mo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Mo fails to land.
Mo tries a body shot but Zuev blocks it.
A short right from Mo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zuev lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zuev stalling in the clinch.
Mo misses with the head strike.
Zuev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zuev.
Zuev lands a knee to the head.
Mo pushes Zuev back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zuev throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mo blocks it with crossed arms.
Zuev looking to stall.
Zuev tries to land a knee to the head but Mo blocks with his arms.
Mo struggles to land a body shot inside as Zuev controls his hands.
Zuev throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Mo. #T3#
Zuev using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mo lands with a left to the head.
Mo misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Mo.
Zuev tries to stall but Mo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mo lands a shot to the body.
Zuev lands a knee to the head.
Mo misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Mo fails to land.
Zuev blocks a body shot from Mo.
Zuev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zuev blocks an uppercut.
Mo misses with the head strike.
Zuev misses with some punches.
Zuev lands an uppercut.
Mo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Zuev.
Mo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mo misses with a body punch.
Mo misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Mo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zuev with an attempt at a knee that misses.
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!
Zuev tries a knee to the head but Mo blocks it.
Mo lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zuev.
Zuev connects with a knee to the head.
A shot in the inside from Mo.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zuev.
Mo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hand to the body from Mo.
Zuev lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zuev's elbow.
Mo throws a head punch that misses.
Mo lands a nice uppercut.
Zuev prevents a body shot from Mo.
Zuev with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Stalling in the clinch from Zuev.
Mo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Neesum Mo dominated that round.
That's time! Zuev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Zuev takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mo lands a slapping body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mo.
Nice defenses there by Zuev.
A telegraphed right hand from Mo misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Mo.
Mo throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Mo misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zuev.
Mo moves out of range as Zuev throws a body kick.
Mo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zuev manages to avoid it.#T1#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Zuev. Mo shrugs it off though.
Mo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zuev moves into range and connects with a jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Zuev.
Zuev loads up on a big right hand but Mo slips the punch.
Mo appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Zuev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mo throws a jab when Zuev was well out of range.
Mo lands with a nice body punch.
Mo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mo lands with a straight right. Zuev didn't see that one coming.
Zuev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mo was well out of range. Poor timing from Zuev.
Mo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T2#
Mo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Mo tries to get set, Zuev tries to push him back and clinch up but Mo manages to avoid the attempt.
A solid body kick from Mo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zuev scores with a nice right hand.
Neesum Mo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mo ducks right into an uppercut from Zuev.
Aleksandr Zuev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zuev walks forward, straight into a front kick from Mo.
Mo looks to land a left hand but Zuev moved out of range nicely.
Zuev looks to throw a body kick
and Mo counters with a thumping low kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mo throws a big shot that misses.
Mo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mo misses the shot to the body.
Zuev swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Zuev will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Zuev checks a low kick from Mo.
Mo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zuev stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Zuev getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mo tries to work over Zuev's front leg with a kick but Zuev checks it.
Zuev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mo thumps Zuev with a low kick.
Zuev throws a right hand that misses
and Mo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Mo throws a looping overhand right but Zuev ducks down to avoid it.
Mo throws a series of punches but Zuev moves out of range.
Mo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Zuev misses with the body kick
and Mo counters with a nice uppercut.
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!
Mo fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Zuev out cold! Brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Neesum Mo!
A very excited looking Neesum Mo 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.

Event: HFC 82: Fermi vs Brady
Date: May 13, 2023

#R1#
Chai connects with a solid leg kick.
Zuev misses with a leg kick
and Chai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Aleksandr Zuev has been cut.
Chai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zuev.
Zuev moves out of range as Chai throws a body kick.
Chai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zuev tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Zuev throws a head kick that misses.
Nice straight punches there by Chai. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Chai.#CL#
Zuev moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Chai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zuev will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #CL#
Zuev clinches with his opponent.
Zuev misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chai. #T1#
Zuev throws a head punch that misses.
Zuev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zuev with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Chai scores with a hook to the body.
Zuev with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Chai can't find room to land a body shot as Zuev controls the action.
Chai lands with a right to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Zuev - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Chai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chai misses with a punch on the inside.
Chai lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zuev or not.
Zuev scores a nice knee to the body.
Chai blocking some punches.
Chai lands with a light punch inside.
Zuev scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zuev stalling in the clinch but Chai improves position.
Chai on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T2#
Chai scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A right hook to the body lands for Chai.
Zuev swings wildly with an uppercut but Chai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zuev backwards.
Chai misses with a punch on the inside.
Zuev misses with a knee strike.
Chai is leaning against Zuev and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Chai scores with a nice hook to the head.
Chai throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zuevs head.
Chai lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zuev backwards. #BC2#
Chai manages to break the clinch.
Chai connects with a leg kick. #KD2#
Chai lands a big right hand that sends Zuev crashing to the mat! Chai stays standing though and waves Zuev back to his feet!#ROC2#Zuev is rocked!
Chai throws a leg kick which misses Zuev's front leg but catches the back leg as Zuev tries to avoid it. #T3#
Chai slips under a jab from Zuev.
A low kick lands for Chai.
Chai throws a jab but it's blocked by Zuev.
Chai fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zuev has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A telegraphed right hand from Chai misses the target.
Zuev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chai.
Zuev looks to score with a jab to the body but Chai is just out of range.
Zuev blocks a jab.
Chai missing with a left hand there. Zuev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chai just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Zuev was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Chai missing with a left hand there. Zuev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zuev tries to clinch there but Chai circles away.
Zuev tries to clinch there but Chai circles away.
Chai now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Zuev misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Zuev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chai.
Chai throws a one two combo.
Chai throws a big shot that misses.
As Chai tries to get set, Zuev tries to push him back and clinch up but Chai manages to avoid the attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No joy there for Chai, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chai misses with a head kick.
As Chai tries to get set, Zuev tries to push him back and clinch up but Chai manages to avoid the attempt.
Chai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zuev was well out of range. Poor timing from Chai.
Zuev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chai throws out a counter right but Zuev avoids it with no problem.
Chai throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A quick step to the side and Zuev tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zuev connects with a leg kick.
Zuev tries to clinch up.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chai throws a jab when Zuev was well out of range.
A swing and a miss from Zuev.
Zuev connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tomahawk Chai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aleksandr Zuev's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Zuev throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Chai.
Nice jab there from Zuev.
Chai slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Zuev misses with a kick to the body.
Chai takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Zuev takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Chai with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Zuev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chai moves away.
Chai takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL#
Zuev clinches with his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chai swings wildly with an uppercut but Zuev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chai blocks an uppercut.
Zuev swings wildly with an uppercut but Chai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chai lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
Chai gets through Zuev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Chai lands with a left to the head.
Chai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zuev lands a hook that snaps the head of Chai backwards.
Chai blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Zuev. #BC2#
Chai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#KD2#
Chai lands a left and a right that send Zuev crashing to the mat, dazed. Chai thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zuev blocks a jab.
Chai scores with a crisp jab that stopped Zuev in his tracks.
Oh Zuev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zuev cracks Chai with a right hand to the side of the head.#ROC#Chai is rocked!
Zuev looks for the body kick but Chai saw that one coming.
Zuev seems to have got his legs back now.
Zuev throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Zuev throws a looping overhand right but Chai ducks down to avoid it.
Chai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chai moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#T2#
Zuev tries to land a body kick
and Chai counters with a big left hand that crumples Zuev! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tomahawk Chai!
Tomahawk Chai decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: HFC 74 - Fermi vs Hunt
Date: Mar 18, 2023

#R1#
A head kick from Zuev lands but Von Stroheim takes it in his stride. #CUT2#It looks like Jonas Von Stroheim has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Von Stroheim. Zuev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zuev thuds a left hand into Von Stroheim's body.
Zuev tries to clinch but Von Stroheim moves out of range.
Von Stroheim was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Von Stroheim tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Von Stroheim ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zuev moves away.
Jab by Zuev.
A jab lands there for Von Stroheim.#CL2#
Zuev darts in and clinches Von Stroheim up against the cage.
Zuev scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Von Stroheim takes a shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#KD2#
Zuev has the Thai plumb, controlling the head nicely. He loads up with a big knee to the head and Von Stroheim goes down! Zuev pounces into side control - this one could be over soon! #ROC2#Von Stroheim is rocked!
Zuev is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Oh Von Stroheim is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SU2#
Zuev stands up and beckons Von Stroheim to his feet.
Zuev slips under a jab from Von Stroheim.
Von Stroheim seems to have got his legs back now.
Zuev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1##CL2#
Zuev takes the fight into the clinch.
Zuev misses with a body punch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Zuev obliges.
Zuev working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Zuev misses with a knee strike.
Zuev misses with the head strike.
Zuev scores with a shot to the side of Von Stroheim's head.
Zuev lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Zuev is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A short right from Zuev on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Zuev.
Zuev manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Zuev receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Zuev lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zuev lands a left hand that snaps the head of Von Stroheim backwards.
Zuev displaying some good clinch control by pressing Von Stroheim up against the cage.
Von Stroheim is leaning against Zuev and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Von Stroheim tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Zuev.
Von Stroheim tries a body shot but Zuev blocks it.
Zuev working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Von Stroheim looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Zuev lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zuev.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Von Stroheim is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Von Stroheim tries to throw a body punch but Zuev avoids it by throwing Von Stroheim back against the cage. #T3#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Zuev.
Zuev throws a knee to the head but misses.
Zuev letting Von Stroheim take a breather here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zuev.
Zuev throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Von Stroheim blocks it with crossed arms.
Zuev is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Von Stroheim is keeping busy.
Von Stroheim has Zuev pushed against the cage.
Zuev looking to stall.
Von Stroheim blocks an uppercut.
Zuev has Von Stroheim pressed against the cage.
Good body shot from Zuev. #T4#
Zuev is stalling here.
Von Stroheim is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Von Stroheim's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Zuev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Von Stroheim is looking to break free of the clinch but Zuev has double underhooks.
Von Stroheim working aggressively here.
A right hook to the body lands for Zuev.
Von Stroheim takes a shot to the head.
Zuev lands a nice knee to the body.
Von Stroheim is breathing heavily.
Zuev lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Zuev lands a hook that snaps the head of Von Stroheim backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zuev lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aleksandr Zuev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jonas Von Stroheim's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Zuev pushes Von Stroheim away with a front kick.#CL2#
Zuev rushes Von Stroheim and presses him up against the cage.
Zuev lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Von Stroheim misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zuev lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zuev is struggling to control the position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Von Stroheim misses with a short punch on the inside.
Von Stroheim swings wildly with an uppercut but Zuev uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Zuev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuev stalling in the clinch.
Zuev has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Von Stroheim seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Zuev can turn it around.
Von Stroheim takes a knee right on the jaw!
Zuev taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Zuev jerks Von Stroheim's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Von Stroheim drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Zuev goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Zuev because Von Stroheim was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Aleksandr Zuev!
After winning the bout, Aleksandr Zuev thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: HFC Fight Night 4
Date: Dec 14, 2022

#R1#
A good leg kick by Zuev. #CL2#
McIntyre has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short right from McIntyre. #BC#
Zuev manages to break the clinch.
Zuev throws out a powerful jab.#CL2#
McIntyre clinches.
McIntyre lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zuev backwards.
McIntyre throws a head punch that misses.
McIntyre tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McIntyre has a couple of punches blocked by Zuev.
McIntyre swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McIntyre working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Zuev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zuev connects with a single shot there.
A lazy body kick from McIntyre
and Zuev counters with a slapping leg kick.
Aleksandr Zuev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zuev misses with an uppercut. McIntyre saw that one coming.
Zuev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zuev cracks a nice hook into McIntyre's ribs.#T1#
Zuev misses with an attempted mid kick.
McIntyre looks for the body kick but Zuev saw that one coming.
McIntyre throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McIntyre scores with a crisp jab that stopped Zuev in his tracks.
Zuev moves away from the strike by McIntyre.
Good standup being displayed there by Zuev as he connects with a hook.
Zuev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McIntyre.
Zuev throws a leg kick that misses.
McIntyre throws a counter combo.
McIntyre lands a nice looking kick to the body. Zuev takes a step back to recover.
A solid body kick from McIntyre.
Zuev is breathing heavily.
Zuev takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Zuev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McIntyre. #T2#
A chopping leg kick lands by McIntyre.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD2#
McIntyre feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Zuev sprawling to the canvas! Zuev rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can McIntyre finish him?! #CUT2#It looks like Aleksandr Zuev has been cut.
McIntyre misses the shot to the body.
McIntyre looks for the body kick but Zuev saw that one coming.
McIntyre tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Zuev steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from McIntyre. That one must have hurt.
Zuev on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL2#
McIntyre takes the fight into the clinch.
McIntyre lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Zuev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zuev throws a leg kick
and McIntyre finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
McIntyre is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Zuev rather than just go for the knockout.#T3#
McIntyre pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Zuev looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
McIntyre throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McIntyre throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
McIntyre moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zuev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Zuev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McIntyre dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zuev. That did some damage!
Zuev throws a front kick aimed at McIntyre's knee but McIntyre avoids it well. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McIntyre misses with a knee to the head.
A short uppercut from McIntyre.
McIntyre putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Zuev in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Zuev blocking some punches.
Zuev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McIntyre crunches a lovely knee into Zuev's ribcage.#T4#
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!
McIntyre scores with a knee to the head.
McIntyre lands with a light punch inside.
McIntyre lands with a light punch inside.
McIntyre lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zuev backwards.
Knees to the body from McIntyre.
McIntyre holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Zuev takes a shot to the head.
Zuev has had enough of the clinch but McIntyre keeps him there for the moment.
Zuev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McIntyre pushes Zuev back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zuev.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McIntyre.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zuev tries to break the clinch but McIntyre is controlling the position.
McIntyre with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McIntyre lands a hook that snaps the head of Zuev backwards.
McIntyre scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McIntyre misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Methodios McIntyre dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aleksandr Zuev's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
McIntyre throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A low kick from Zuev is predictable there
and McIntyre counters with a nice body kick.
Zuev takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Zuev tries to get into range but McIntyre steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Zuev! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! McIntyre scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Methodios McIntyre!
Methodios McIntyre seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: HFC 20:Maynard vs Louis
Date: Nov 05, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Vermeulen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Zuev blocks the elbow strike.
Vermeulen lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Aleksandr Zuev has been cut.
Vermeulen throws an elbow but it misses.
Vermeulen misses with an elbow strike.
Zuev blocks an elbow strike.
Zuev blocks an elbow strike from Vermeulen.
Vermeulen looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC#
Zuev breaks the clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Zuev. That snapped Vermeulen's head back.
Zuev scores with a head kick.
A punch lands to the side of Vermeulen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Vermeulen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zuev changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Vermeulen moves into the clinch.
Zuev dodges an elbow strike from Vermeulen.
Vermeulen lands an elbow inside that Zuev shrugs off.
Zuev wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Vermeulen throws an elbow but it misses.
Zuev is looking to break free of the clinch but Vermeulen has double underhooks.
Vermeulen misses with an elbow over the top.#T1#
Zuev blocks an elbow strike from Vermeulen.
Vermeulen throws an elbow that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Zuev's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Zuev wants to break free but Vermeulen has control.
Zuev is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Zuev looking to throw knees to the head but Vermeulen is blocking nicely.
Vermeulen throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Vermeulen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Vermeulen lands an elbow that stopped Zuev in his tracks for a moment.
Zuev blocks an elbow strike from Vermeulen.
Zuev lands a nice uppercut.
Zuev blocks an elbow strike from Vermeulen.
Zuev blocks an elbow strike.
Vermeulen misses with an elbow over the top.
Our sources have told us that Zuev has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
With the fighters up against the cage, Vermeulen throws an elbow but misses. #BC#
Zuev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vermeulen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zuev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vermeulen closes the distance looking to clinch
and Zuev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Vermeulen tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Vermeulen pushes Zuev up against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vermeulen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Zuev blocks the elbow strike.
Zuev fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Zuev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zuev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vermeulen wants to clinch up but Zuev keeps it at a distance.
A good leg kick by Zuev. #CL2#
Vermeulen has taken the fight to the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Vermeulen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Zuev's brow.
Zuev wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Zuev is trying to force a seperation but Vermeulen has the dominant position.
Vermeulen prevents Zuev from breaking the clinch.
Zuev tries to break the clinch but Vermeulen is controlling the position.
Zuev avoids the elbow strike from Vermeulen, against the cage.
Zuev avoids the elbow strike from Vermeulen, against the cage. #T3#
Vermeulen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Vermeulen throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Zuev landing knees to the head.
Zuev avoids the elbow strike from Vermeulen, against the cage.
Zuev blocks an elbow strike from Vermeulen.
Zuev is trying to break the clinch but Vermeulen has him pressed against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Vermeulen. #CUT2#Aleksandr Zuev's cut is getting worse.
Zuev blocks an elbow strike from Vermeulen.
Zuev throws a knee to the head but misses. #BC#
Zuev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vermeulen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zuev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jab, jab by Zuev - just one landing.
Vermeulen slips under a jab.
Vermeulen wants to counter the offense by Zuev and move into the clinch position.
Vermeulen tries to clinch but Zuev is having none of it.
Zuev throwing a counter right hand but Vermeulen manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Vermeulen has closed the distance and engaged Zuev in a clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Vermeulen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Zuev's brow.
Vermeulen throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Vermeulen misses with an elbow strike.
Zuev dodges an elbow strike from Vermeulen. #T4#
Zuev dodges an elbow strike from Vermeulen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Vermeulen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Zuev's brow.
Zuev taking a breather.
Vermeulen pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Vermeulen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Zuev's defenses.
Zuev tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vermeulen prevents Zuev from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Zuev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vermeulen wants to clinch up but Zuev keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Vermeulen closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Zuev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zuev throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vermeulen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Zuev works the jab nicely.#CL2#
Vermeulen pushes Zuev up against the cage in a clinch.
Vermeulen has Zuev pressed against the cage, preventing Zuev from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Zuev wants to break the clinch but can't.
Zuev blocks an elbow strike from Vermeulen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kegomoditswe Vermeulen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aleksandr Zuev's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Vermeulen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Zuev is trying to force a seperation but Vermeulen has the dominant position.
Zuev wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Zuev can't break the clinch.
Vermeulen throws an elbow but it misses.
Zuev dodges an elbow strike from Vermeulen.
Zuev blocks an elbow strike from Vermeulen.
Vermeulen looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Zuev avoids the elbow strike from Vermeulen, against the cage.
Vermeulen pushes off an throws an elbow but Zuev leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#BC#
Zuev breaks the clinch.
Zuev lands with a hook. Vermeulen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL2#
Vermeulen closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vermeulen throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Zuev blocks the elbow strike.
Vermeulen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC#
Zuev breaks the clinch.
Jab, jab by Zuev - just one landing.
Zuev misses with the combination. #T1#
Zuev avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
Vermeulen gets a clinch.
Zuev avoids the elbow strike from Vermeulen, against the cage.
Zuev avoids a wild elbow strike from Vermeulen.
Zuev blocks an elbow strike from Vermeulen.
With the fighters up against the cage, Vermeulen throws an elbow but misses.
Vermeulen has Zuev pressed against the cage, preventing Zuev from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Zuev is trying to break free.
Zuev blocks an elbow strike from Vermeulen.
Zuev takes an elbow to the forehead.
We've been informed that Vermeulen has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
With the fighters up against the cage, Vermeulen throws an elbow but misses.
Vermeulen throws an elbow that misses.
Kegomoditswe Vermeulen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Zuev wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vermeulen has him pressed against the cage.
Zuev avoids the elbow strike from Vermeulen, against the cage.
Zuev wants to break the clinch but can't.
Zuev takes an elbow to the temple.
Zuev avoids the elbow strike from Vermeulen, against the cage.
Zuev avoids a wild elbow strike from Vermeulen.#T2#
Vermeulen prevents Zuev from breaking the clinch.
Zuev is trying to stall.
Zuev misses with a knee to the head. #BC#
Zuev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vermeulen is looking to clinch but Zuev is avoiding it. #CL2#
Vermeulen darts in and clinches Zuev up against the cage.
Vermeulen prevents Zuev from breaking the clinch.
Zuev misses with the head strike.
Zuev dodges an elbow strike from Vermeulen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zuev lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vermeulen misses with an elbow over the top.
Vermeulen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Zuev's defenses. #BC#
Zuev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jab, jab by Zuev - just one landing.
Good shot there by Zuev.
Aleksandr Zuev is winning the standup battle so far.
Zuev ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kegomoditswe Vermeulen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zuev scores with a head kick.
Vermeulen closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Zuev counter with a right hand. #T3#
Zuev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vermeulen is looking to clinch.
Vermeulen is looking to clinch.
Zuev connects with a jab.
Vermeulen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Vermeulen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
Vermeulen takes the fight into the clinch.
Zuev blocks an elbow strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zuev.
Vermeulen lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#Aleksandr Zuev's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Vermeulen throws an elbow that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Zuev's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Vermeulen throws an elbow that misses.
Zuev misses with a knee to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Vermeulen throws an elbow but misses. #T4#
Vermeulen throws an elbow that misses.
Zuev wants to get back to striking at distance but Vermeulen won't allow it.
Zuev avoids the elbow strike from Vermeulen, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Zuev's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Zuev blocks the elbow strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vermeulen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Zuev dodges an elbow strike from Vermeulen.
Vermeulen pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Zuev wants to break free but Vermeulen has control. #BC#
Zuev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zuev circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zuev was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vermeulen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice uppercut lands for Zuev. That snapped Vermeulen's head back.
Zuev fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL2#
Vermeulen moves into range and clinches up with Zuev.
Vermeulen throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Zuev blocks the elbow strike.
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 Aleksandr Zuev will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aleksandr Zuev's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Vermeulen clinches with his opponent.
Zuev blocks the elbow strike. #BC#
Zuev manages to break the clinch.
Zuev scores with a nice right hand.
Zuev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zuev with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Vermeulen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zuev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kegomoditswe Vermeulen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zuev looks to score with a jab to the body but Vermeulen is just out of range.
Vermeulen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zuev is looking to counter punch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vermeulen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zuev cracks Vermeulen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Vermeulen has closed the distance and engaged Zuev in a clinch.
Zuev looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Zuev avoids the elbow strike from Vermeulen, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Zuev's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Zuev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vermeulen moves to clinch but Zuev breaks away
and Zuev counters with a two punch combo. #T1#
Vermeulen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zuev was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vermeulen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zuev.
Zuev with a nice cross.
Vermeulen tries to clinch but Zuev is having none of it.
Vermeulen is looking to clinch but Zuev is avoiding it.
Vermeulen tries to clinch but Zuev moves away
and Zuev counters with a stiff right hand.
Vermeulen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zuev.#CL2#
Vermeulen has managed to clinch.
Zuev is trying to break free.
Vermeulen throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Vermeulen pushes off an throws an elbow but Zuev leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Zuev tries to land a knee to the head but Vermeulen blocks with his arms.
Zuev wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Vermeulen looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC#
Zuev breaks from the clinch.
Vermeulen tries to clinch up
and Zuev counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Vermeulen is looking to clinch but Zuev is avoiding it.
Vermeulen is looking to clinch.
Vermeulen doesn't manage to clinch there - Zuev circles away.
Zuev misses with a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vermeulen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zuev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zuev went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Vermeulen blocks a head kick by Zuev.
Jab by Zuev.#CL2#
Vermeulen clinches up with Zuev and pushes him back against the cage.
Zuev working hard to break the clinch.
Vermeulen throws an elbow that misses.
Vermeulen prevents Zuev from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Zuev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zuev scores with a jab.
Zuev looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Zuev ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Zuev pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T3#
Zuev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vermeulen.
Zuev takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Zuev throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Vermeulen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vermeulen has Zuev pressed against the cage, preventing Zuev from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Vermeulen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Zuev's brow.
Zuev looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Zuev blocks the elbow strike. #BC#
Zuev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Vermeulen has managed to clinch.
Zuev avoids the elbow strike from Vermeulen, against the cage. #BC#
Zuev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zuev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vermeulen looks to clinch
and Zuev counters with a low kick, right behind Vermeulen 's knee.
Zuev lands a nice hook to Vermeulen's body. Vermeulen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Zuev looks to land a combination but Vermeulen avoids it well.
Vermeulen tries to clinch there but Zuev circles away.
Zuev is looking to counter punch.
Vermeulen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
Zuev digs a good body shot into Vermeulen's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Vermeulen rushes Zuev and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Vermeulen misses with an elbow strike. #BC#
Zuev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vermeulen closes the distance but Zuev moves to the side
and Zuev counters with a big head kick but Vermeulen shrugs it off.
Vermeulen tries to clinch up.
Vermeulen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Zuev scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Vermeulen wants to clinch up but Zuev keeps it at a distance.
Zuev pushes Vermeulen away with a front kick.
Zuev throws a sloppy head kick and Vermeulen moves out of range easily.
Vermeulen wants to clinch
and Zuev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vermeulen tries to clinch but Zuev moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aleksandr Zuev showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Zuev 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Aleksandr Zuev!
Aleksandr Zuev bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: HFC 10:Night Champions
Date: Sep 10, 2022

#R1#
Dessauer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zuev moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2#
Zuev gets tackled into the cage by Dessauer. Dessauer maintains the clinch.
Dessauer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zuev prevents a body shot from Dessauer.
Dessauer looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Zuev throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dessauer blocks it with crossed arms.
A short left from Dessauer.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zuev.
Zuev scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dessauer misses with the head strike.
Zuev looking to throw knees to the head but Dessauer is blocking nicely.
Zuev throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dessauer blocks it with crossed arms.
Dessauer tries a body shot but Zuev blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dessauer lands with a left to the head.
Zuev lands a knee to the body.
Zuev lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dessauer backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dessauer lands a nice uppercut.
Zuev lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Dessauer prevents a body shot from Zuev. #T1#
Dessauer misses with a punch to the body.
Zuev tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Zuev gets underhooks to prevent Dessauer's takedown attempt.
Zuev tries a body shot but Dessauer blocks it.
Zuev is looking to break free of the clinch but Dessauer has double underhooks.
Zuev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dessauer's elbow.
Dessauer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dessauer managing to block the knees to the body from Zuev.
Dessauer just leaning against Zuev, taking a breather.
Zuev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dessauer gets through Zuev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dessauer tries a body shot but Zuev blocks it.
Dessauer lands a shot to the body.
Our sources have told us that Zuev has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Dessauer displaying some good clinch control by pressing Zuev up against the cage.
Dessauer will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Zuev up against the cage.#T2#
Dessauer swings wildly with an uppercut but Zuev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zuev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dessauer's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dessauer.
Zuev is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dessauer is defending well for now.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Dessauer dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Zuev struggles to land a body shot inside as Dessauer controls his hands. #T3#
Zuev misses with the head strike.
Zuev tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Zuev stalls.
Dessauer slows down the pace here.
Dessauer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dessauer lands a nice uppercut.
Dessauer lands a body shot in the clinch.
Zuev is working Dessauer over against the cage.
Zuev misses with some punches.
Zuev can't break the clinch.
Dessauer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Zuev tries a body shot but Dessauer blocks it.
Zuev with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dessauer misses with some punches. #T4#
Dessauer has Zuev pushed against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dessauer.
Dessauer's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dessauer.
Zuev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dessauer is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Dessauer has Zuev pressed against the cage.
Dessauer blocks a body shot from Zuev.
Zuev tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Zuev tries a knee to the head but Dessauer blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zuev misses with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Dessauer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Emiel Dessauer dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Zuev throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Dessauer to counter with a crisp jab.
Dessauer checks a low kick from Zuev.
Dessauer wants to counter with a clinch but Zuev pushes him away.
Zuev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zuev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Dessauer drives through and clinches with Zuev against the cage.
Dessauer lands a hook that snaps the head of Zuev backwards.
Dessauer blocks a body shot from Zuev.
Dessauer lands an uppercut.
Dessauer pressing his opponent against the cage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dessauer stalling the fight.
The crowd are getting on Dessauer's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dessauer's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Zuev tries to break free but Dessauer pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Dessauer fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Zuev is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dessauer is defending well for now.
Zuev wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Zuev lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zuev tries to land knees in the clinch but Dessauer avoids the damage to the body.
Dessauer throws a punch but it's blocked by Zuev.
Zuev misses with a punch on the inside.
Zuev taking a breather.
Zuev tries to work over Dessauer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Emiel Dessauer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Zuev tries to land a knee to the head but Dessauer blocks with his arms.
Dessauer blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zuev. #T2#
Zuev misses with a punch on the inside.
Zuev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zuev gets underhooks to prevent Dessauer's takedown attempt.
Dessauer struggles to land a body shot inside as Zuev controls his hands.
Zuev is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dessauer is defending well for now.
Zuev misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zuev tries to throw a body punch but Dessauer avoids it by throwing Zuev back against the cage.
Dessauer blocking some punches.
Zuev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The referee calls for Dessauer to work.
Zuev missing with knees to the body.
Dessauer fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Aleksandr Zuev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emiel Dessauer.
Zuev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dessauer blocking some punches.
A short body shot lands from Zuev as the two fighters clinch.
Dessauer slowing the pace effectively.#T3#
Dessauer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dessauer stalling against the cage.
A short left from Zuev.
Dessauer taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Zuev misses with a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Zuev fails to land.
Dessauer misses with the head strike.
Come on Dessauer - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Zuev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zuev landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Zuev throws a head punch that misses.
Dessauer is stalling here.
Dessauer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T4#
Dessauer misses with some punches.
Dessauer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Zuev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Zuev clinches up against the cage.
Zuev looking to slow down the pace here.
Zuev is looking to control Dessauer's arms but Dessauer gets an underhook and turns him. Now Zuev has his back to the cage.
Dessauer lands a shoulder strike.
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!
Dessauer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zuev tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dessauer tries to work over Zuev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zuev landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dessauer.
Zuev tries to work over Dessauer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Dessauer.
Zuev with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
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 Aleksandr Zuev will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3##CL2#
Dessauer clinches with his opponent.
Zuev is trying to break the clinch but Dessauer has him pressed against the cage.
Dessauer is pushing Zuev up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Dessauer takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Dessauer continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Dessauer has Zuev pressed against the cage.
Dessauer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zuev or not. #BC#
Zuev breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Dessauer pushes Zuev up against the cage in a clinch.
Zuev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zuev stalling.
Zuev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T1#
Dessauer throws a punch but it's blocked by Zuev.
Dessauer lands a shot to the body.
Zuev is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dessauer lands a nice uppercut.
Dessauer working aggressively here.
Zuev avoids a wild elbow strike from Dessauer.
Dessauer dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Zuev pushes Dessauer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dessauer is struggling to control the position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zuev.
Zuev is pressed up against the cage. Dessauer has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Zuev down to the mat. Zuev avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Zuev misses with a body kick.
Dessauer staying out of range there.#T2#
Dessauer walks into a stiff left hand from Zuev.
Zuev swings for the body but Dessauer moves out of range. #CL2#
Dessauer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dessauer controlling the action here for a moment.
Good body shot from Dessauer.
Zuev with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Zuev scores with a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dessauer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dessauer lands a left hand.
Zuev throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dessauer blocks it with crossed arms.
Dessauer dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Dessauer swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Zuev tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dessauer cracks Zuev with a nice body shot.
Zuev with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Dessauer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dessauer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zuev tries to land a knee to the head but Dessauer blocks with his arms.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dessauer.
Dessauer displaying some good clinch control by pressing Zuev up against the cage.
Dessauer blocks an uppercut.
Zuev is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Zuev fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Dessauer blocks an uppercut.
Zuev misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dessauer.
Zuev misses with a knee strike.
Dessauer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zuev lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zuev is looking to control Dessauer's arms but Dessauer gets an underhook and turns him. Now Zuev has his back to the cage.
Zuev lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dessauer backwards.
Zuev prevents a body shot from Dessauer.
Zuev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dessauer prevents Zuev from breaking the clinch.
Zuev misses with a punch on the inside.
Zuev tries to break free but Dessauer pushes him back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Zuev misses with the head strike.
Zuev misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Emiel Dessauer just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Zuev misses with an uppercut. Dessauer saw that one coming.
Dessauer steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Zuev.
Zuev throws a sloppy head kick and Dessauer moves out of range easily.
Dessauer tries to counter with a clinch but Zuev shakes him off and moves away.#CL2#
Dessauer has Zuev up against the cage in a clinch.
Dessauer scores with a shoulder strike.
Dessauer pressing his opponent against the cage.
Dessauer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dessauer tries a body shot but Zuev blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dessauer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zuevs head.
Dessauer lands a shot to the body.
Zuev tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
A left hand lands to the body for Zuev.
Dessauer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dessauer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
Dessauer blocking some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Zuev fails to land.
The referee calls for Dessauer to work.
The referee is keeping an eye on Dessauer - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nice body punch from Dessauer - that landed with a thud.
Dessauer lands a hook that snaps the head of Zuev backwards.
Zuev takes a shot to the head.
Dessauer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zuevs head.
Dessauer managing to block the knees to the body from Zuev.
Dessauer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dessauer digs a right hand underneath Zuev's ribcage. Zuev let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dessauer is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Zuev gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dessauer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2#
The referee calls for Dessauer to work.
Dessauer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dessauer controlling the action here for a moment.
Dessauer leaning against his opponent.
Zuev throws a head punch that misses.
Zuev lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dessauer backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dessauer prevents Zuev from breaking the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dessauer.
Dessauer effectively controlling the action here.
Zuev dodges an elbow strike from Dessauer.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Dessauer takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T3#
Dessauer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Zuev being controlled against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Emiel Dessauer.
Dessauer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zuev throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dessauer on the side of the head.
Zuev circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zuev misses with a double jab #CL2#
and Dessauer counters by moving into the clinch.
Dessauer misses with some punches.
Zuev gets through Dessauer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dessauer.
Dessauer doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Dessauer leaning his opponent against the cage.
Zuev misses with some punches.
The referee calls for Dessauer to work.
Zuev tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Zuev tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Zuev tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dessauer controlling the action here for a moment.
Zuev misses with a punch to the body.
Dessauer leaning against his opponent.
Zuev looking to throw knees to the head but Dessauer is blocking nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Emiel Dessauer dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R5#
Zuev goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CL2#
Dessauer gets a clinch.
Zuev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dessauer stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Dessauer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dessauer is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Dessauer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zuev avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zuev with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Zuev taking a breather.
A short body shot lands from Dessauer as the two fighters clinch. #T1#
Dessauer misses with a knee strike.
Zuev tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
The referee calls for Dessauer to work.
Dessauer slowing the pace effectively.
Dessauer misses with some punches.
Zuev scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dessauer creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Zuev misses with a punch to the body.
Dessauer misses with some punches.
Dessauer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dessauer blocking some punches.
Zuev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Dessauer.
Zuev misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Dessauer. #T2#
Dessauer slows down the pace here.
Zuev being controlled against the cage.
Dessauer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dessauer wants a takedown but no success here.
Zuev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dessauer has Zuev pressed against the cage.
Dessauer blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Zuev fails to land.
Dessauer blocks a body shot from Zuev.
Aleksandr Zuev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zuev misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Zuev lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dessauer.
Dessauer lands a shot to the body.
Zuev swings wildly with an uppercut but Dessauer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dessauer taking a breather.
Zuev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zuev is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dessauer is keeping busy.
Dessauer dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Dessauer - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Dessauer avoiding damage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dessauer.
Emiel Dessauer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Emiel Dessauer.
Zuev misses with a head kick.
Zuev uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL2#
Dessauer clinches up with Zuev and pushes him back against the cage.
Dessauer lands a right hand.
Dessauer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Zuev misses with a punch to the body.
Zuev has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short right from Dessauer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zuev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zuev misses with the head strike.
Zuev misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dessauer.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Emiel Dessauer.
I think Dessauer 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 46:49
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 46:49
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emiel Dessauer!
Emiel Dessauer is the new light heavyweight champion!

Event: HFC 7:Kislyak vs Peramaki
Date: Aug 20, 2022

#R1#
Zuev swings widly with a right hand
and Nokru counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Zuev fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nokru, pushing him back against the cage.
Zuev misses with some punches.
Zuev throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nokru is trying to break free.#BC#
Nokru manages to break the clinch.
Zuev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zuev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nokru.
Nokru moves out of range as Zuev strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Nokru misses its target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuev lands a head kick. Nokru smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT2#It looks like Vect Nokru has been cut.
Zuev throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Zuev closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Nokru to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Aleksandr Zuev has been cut.#T1#
Nokru scores with a decent looking hook.#KD#
Nokru throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Zuev tumbling to the canvas!#ROC#Zuev is rocked!
Nokru slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Zuev is still in real trouble! Can Nokru finish him?
Zuev keeping moving, preventing Nokru from controlling successfully.
Zuev seems to have recovered his senses.
Zuev looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T2#
Zuev controls Nokru momentarily but Nokru frees himself.
Nokru is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Zuev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Nokru won't allow Zuev to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zuev wants to clinch.
Nokru swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zuev with a nice cross.#T3##CL2#
Zuev closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Zuev with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Zuev with an attempt at a knee that misses. #BC#
Nokru breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zuev looks to score with a jab to the body but Nokru is just out of range.
Nokru circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Nokru to counter with a crisp jab.
Zuev lands a nice looking kick to the body. Nokru takes a step back to recover.
Nokru misses with a wild body shot.
Zuev throws a body shot but no joy.
Nokru slips a jab from Zuev.#T4#
A big left from Zuev misses. #CL2#
Zuev has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nokru has Zuev pushed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nokru.
Zuev looking to throw knees to the head but Nokru is blocking nicely.
Zuev looking to slow down the pace here.#BC#
Nokru pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aleksandr Zuev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zuev wants to clinch up but Nokru keeps it at a distance.
Zuev slaps away a takedown attempt from Nokru, before circling back to the center of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zuev tries to clinch but Nokru is having none of it.
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 Vect Nokru will probably get the nod.
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!#R2#
Nokru moves away from the strike by Zuev.
Zuev connects with a crisp jab.
Zuev connects with the punch.
Nokru scores with a jab. Zuev acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nokru throws a series of punches but Zuev moves out of range.
It looks like Nokru has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Zuev connects with a right hand. Nokru shakes it off.
Nokru uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zuev.
Zuev moves out of range as Nokru strikes.
Zuev uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nokru has time to react.
Nokru takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Vect Nokru is winning the standup battle so far.
Zuev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nokru is looking for a counter combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Zuev clinches with his opponent.
Zuev tries to land a knee to the head but Nokru blocks with his arms. #T1#
Nokru drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Zuev gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nokru managing to block the knees to the body from Zuev.
Nokru doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zuev tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Zuev working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nokru tries to score a body lock takedown but Zuev shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A head punch on the inside from Zuev fails to land.
Zuev scores with a knee to the head.
Zuev lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC2#Nokru is rocked!
Zuev lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nokru backwards.
Oh Nokru is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zuev misses with a knee to the head.
Zuev throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nokru blocks it with crossed arms.
Zuev tries a knee to the head but Nokru blocks it.
Zuev lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zuev jerks Nokru's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Nokru drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Zuev goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Zuev because Nokru was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Aleksandr Zuev!
After winning the bout, Aleksandr Zuev thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: HFC 1:New Era
Date: Jul 16, 2022

#R1#
Hantz has his takedown stuffed
and Zuev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zuev lands a lovely overhand right.
Hantz is looking to clinch.
Zuev lands a jab to the head.
Hantz tries to clinch
and Hantz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zuev sizes up Hantz with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hantz can't find room to land a body shot as Zuev controls the action.
Hantz is trying to pull guard but Zuev has him pressed against the cage.
Hantz is trying to pull guard but Zuev turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Hantz . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good body shot from Zuev.
Hantz jumps guard but Zuev stands there with Hantz around his waist. Hantz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Zuev displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hantz up against the cage.
Zuev connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hantz 's face. #CUT2#It looks like Tom Hantz has been cut.
Our sources have told us that Hantz has been working on his elbows in the gym.#T1#
Zuev lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Zuev obliges.
Hantz jumps guard but Zuev stands there with Hantz around his waist. Hantz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hantz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hantz is pushing Zuev up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A head punch on the inside from Zuev fails to land.
Hantz jumps guard but Zuev turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Zuev lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hantz backwards.
Zuev swings wildly with an uppercut but Hantz uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zuev.
Zuev lands a right hand.
Zuev scores with a shot to the side of Hantz 's head. #T2#
Hantz drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Zuev gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hantz blocks an uppercut.
Zuev misses with a knee to the head.
Zuev blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A frustrated look appears on Hantz 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Zuev tries to land a knee to the head but Hantz blocks with his arms.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Still in the clinch, Zuev scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hantz wants to break the clinch but can't.
Zuev stalls.
Zuev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hantz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zuev. #T3#
Zuev scores with a shot to the side of Hantz 's head.
Zuev crunches a lovely knee into Hantz 's ribcage.
Hantz is breathing heavily.
Zuev lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hantz backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zuev creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hantz is trying to pull guard but Zuev has him pressed against the cage.
Zuev throws a punch but it's blocked by Hantz .
Zuev trying to land knees to the body.
Hantz tries to pull guard but Zuev holds him up against the cage and eventually Hantz drops back down to his feet.
Zuev slows down the pace here.
Zuev lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hantz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zuev stalling the fight.
Zuev scores a nice knee to the body. #T4#
Zuev connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hantz 's face.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zuev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zuev lands a hook that snaps the head of Hantz backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Zuev lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zuev tries to throw a body punch but Hantz avoids it by throwing Zuev back against the cage.
Zuev lands a knee to the head.
Zuev tries to land knees in the clinch but Hantz avoids the damage to the body.
Zuev holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hantz looking to slow down the pace here.
Zuev just leaning against Hantz , taking a breather.
Zuev softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zuev connects with a knee to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aleksandr Zuev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tom Hantz 's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Zuev cracks Hantz with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hantz takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hantz has a takedown stuffed.
Zuev lands a slapping body shot.
Zuev scores with a decent looking hook.
Zuev is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Zuev swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hantz .
Hantz takes one on the button.
Nice straight punches there by Zuev. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Zuev.
Nice body punch from Zuev. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hantz .

Zuev bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice combination there by Zuev.
Zuev has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hantz walks into a straight right hand from Zuev.
Zuev throws a head kick that misses.
Zuev just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromHantz .#T1#
Zuev connects with a solid leg kick.
Zuev scores with a sloppy right hand. Hantz should have avoided that one.
Zuev scores with a jab. Hantz acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zuev.
Zuev scores with a shot to the body.
Zuev dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hantz . That did some damage!
Hantz shoots in looking for a takedown. Zuev tries to sprawl out of it but Hantz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Zuev manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hantz takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hantz misses with a double jab
and Zuev counters with an inside leg kick.
Zuev swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hantz .
Zuev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hantz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zuev feints and then cracks Hantz 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hantz down.
Hantz on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T2##CL2#
Zuev has Hantz up against the cage in a clinch.
Zuev throws a punch but it's blocked by Hantz .
Zuev lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Zuev.
Zuev tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Zuev lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zuev lands with a light punch inside.
Zuev lands a nice uppercut.
Zuev unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Zuev will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hantz up against the cage.
Zuev is stalling here.
A nice left hand lands by Zuev. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hantz .
Hantz wants to get back to striking at distance but Zuev won't allow it.
A hook to the body from Zuev.
A short left from Zuev.
A right handed body shot lands from Zuev.
Zuev makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hantz .
A head punch on the inside from Zuev fails to land.
Zuev lands a nice uppercut.
Zuev's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Zuev scores with a nice hook to the head.
Come on Zuev - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #T4#
Zuev lands a nice knee to the body.
Zuev lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Zuev - that landed with a thud.
Zuev dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Zuev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zuev lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hantz backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zuev lands with a left to the head.
Zuev lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zuev lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zuev lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hantz backwards.
Aleksandr Zuev seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The referee calls for Zuev to work.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zuev creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aleksandr Zuev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tom Hantz 's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Hantz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zuev lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Aleksandr Zuev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hantz takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tom Hantz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zuev keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tom Hantz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hantz ducks right into an uppercut from Zuev.
Hantz darts in looking for a takedown but Zuev gets double underhooks and turns Hantz into the cage.
Hantz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Zuev avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Zuev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zuev working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zuev lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hantz is trying to pull guard but Zuev has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Hantz . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zuev working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Zuev throws a punch but it's blocked by Hantz .
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zuev misses with some punches.
Hantz misses with the head strike. #T1#
Hantz is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Zuev landing knees to the head.
Zuev lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Zuev.
Zuev pushes Hantz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Zuev scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zuev scores with a knee to the head.
Zuev cracks Hantz with a nice body shot.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Zuev takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Zuev throws a knee to the head but misses.
Zuev has Hantz pushed against the cage.
Zuev controlling the action here for a moment. #T2#
Zuev lands with a left to the head.
Zuev lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Zuev - that landed with a thud.
Zuev taking a breather.
Zuev scores with a hook to the body.
Zuev pressing his opponent against the cage.
Zuev with a knee to the head.
Zuev makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zuev using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body. #T3#
Zuev working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The referee is keeping an eye on Zuev - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Zuev throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hantz s head.
Aleksandr Zuev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Zuev lands an uppercut.
Hantz wants to stall.
Zuev lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Zuev.
Zuev stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Zuev. #T4#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zuev.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hantz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zuev has him pressed against the cage.
Zuev throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hantz s head.
A shot in the inside from Zuev.
Hantz is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Zuev is keeping busy.
Hantz throws a head punch that misses.
Tom Hantz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hantz misses with an elbow strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aleksandr Zuev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zuev 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 24:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 24:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleksandr Zuev!
Aleksandr Zuev decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

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