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Event:
SPPS Resurrection 014
Date: Nov 30, 2024 |
#R1#
Jernit on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've been told by Jernit's head coaches at Team Grunt that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Zotikshvili misses with a hook.
Jernit connects with a single shot there.
Zotikshvili lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jernit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A low kick from Jernit is predictable there
and Zotikshvili counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zotikshvili is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jernit lands a glancing blow to the side of Zotikshvili's head.
Zotikshvili scores with a punch to the head.
Jernit punishes Zotikshvili's body with a nice straight punch.
Zotikshvili works Jernit's body with a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zotikshvili ducks right into an uppercut from Jernit.
A cross from Zotikshvili lands.
Zotikshvili lands a right hook to the body.
Jernit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zotikshvili.
Jernit connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jernit with a hook.
Zotikshvili connects with a nice looking jab.
Zotikshvili fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jernit manages to avoid it.#T1#
Jernit walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Zviadi Zotikshvili seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zotikshvili misses with a head kick.
Zotikshvili wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Zotikshvili uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jernit has time to react.
Zotikshvili tries to clinch
and Jernit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zotikshvili throws a head kick but Jernit moves out of range.
Zotikshvili rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zotikshvili takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jernit throws a looping overhand right but Zotikshvili ducks down to avoid it.
Zotikshvili throws a big counter head kick but Jernit avoids it with no problem.
Jernit misses with a combination
and Zotikshvili counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jernit takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Zotikshvili tests Jernit's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Jernit. Zotikshvili does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zotikshvili connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jernit swings for the body but Zotikshvili moves out of range.
Jernit misses the shot to the body.
Jernit on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T2#
Jernit throws a hook but Zotikshvili blocks it.
Zotikshvili throws a sloppy head kick
and Jernit counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jernit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zotikshvili.
Jernit cracks a nice hook into Zotikshvili's ribs.
Zotikshvili throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jernit counters with a nice uppercut.
Jernit swings for the body but Zotikshvili moves out of range.
Zotikshvili is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Jernit had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Jernit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zotikshvili.
A combination from Jernit does no damage.
A jab from Zotikshvili misses.
Zotikshvili uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Zotikshvili paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Zotikshvili finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jernit with a jab.
Nice jab there from Zotikshvili.
Zotikshvili lands a jab to Jernit's midsection.#T3#
Zotikshvili takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Good shot there by Zotikshvili.
Jernit lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Zotikshvili has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Zotikshvili lands the left hand.
Zotikshvili thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zotikshvili throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jernit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zotikshvili closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Zotikshvili takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jernit.
Zotikshvili tests Jernit's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jernit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zotikshvili.
Zotikshvili tries a head kick but it misses.
Jernit feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Jernit ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Zotikshvili thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jernit looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Jernit swinging wildly here.
#T4#
Jernit cracks a nice hook into Zotikshvili's ribs.
Jernit takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jernit with a nice calf kick.
Zotikshvili throws the left hand but Jernit avoids the punch easily.
Zotikshvili scores with a jab. Jernit acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jernit.
Zotikshvili tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jernit was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Zotikshvili 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.
Zotikshvili on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Zotikshvili dodges the punch combination from Jernit.
Jernit jabs Zotikshvili right on the nose. Zotikshvili blinks but takes it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zotikshvili lands with a hook. Jernit tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jernit lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zotikshvili at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jernit. Zotikshvili does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Zviadi Zotikshvili 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.#R2#
Zotikshvili looks to land a left hand but Jernit moved out of range nicely.
As Zotikshvili looks to move away, Jernit throws a big counter combo but Zotikshvili just gets out of the way.
Nice uppercut there from Zotikshvili.
Jernit throws a shot to the body.
Zotikshvili paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Zotikshvili dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zotikshvili throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jernit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zotikshvili tries a head kick but it misses.
Zotikshvili keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zviadi Zotikshvili seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zotikshvili throws a lazy right hand but Jernit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zotikshvili goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT2#It looks like Gunt Jernit has been cut.
Jernit pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Zotikshvili back to the cage. Jernit follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT#It looks like Zviadi Zotikshvili has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zotikshvili swings widly with a right hand
and Jernit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jernit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice defenses there by Jernit.
Jernit moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zotikshvili scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jernit in his tracks. #T1#
Jernit's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Zotikshvili connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jernit scrambles back to his feet.
Zotikshvili connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jernit's hands.
Jernit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zotikshvili.
Zotikshvili looks to land a right hand but Jernit moved out of range.
Zotikshvili digs a good hook to Jernit's body.
Jernit will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
It seemed like Zotikshvili was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jernit connects with a leg kick.
Zotikshvili lands with a kick to the temple. Jernit shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #ROC2#Jernit is rocked!
Zotikshvili scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Oh Jernit is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zotikshvili scores with a nice head shot.
Jernit takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Zotikshvili closes the distance and clinches.
Zotikshvili misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zotikshvili misses with the head strike.
Zotikshvili has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jernit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zotikshvili doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zotikshvili has a couple of punches blocked by Jernit.
Jernit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jernit throws a punch but it's blocked by Zotikshvili.
Jernit lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zotikshvili backwards.
A short uppercut from Zotikshvili.
Zotikshvili throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Jernit misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Jernit escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jernit seems to have got his legs back now.
Jernit connects with a leg kick.
Zotikshvili throws a head kick that misses.
Jernit misses the shot to the body.
Zotikshvili throws a poor cross that misses
letting Jernit counter with a right hand.
Zotikshvili connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jernit connects with a nice looking jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Zotikshvili, as that shot connected.
Zotikshvili tests Jernit's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zotikshvili misses with a wild body shot.
Jernit defending well as Zotikshvili loads up on a big left hand.
Jernit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jernit was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Zotikshvili takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jernit looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Zotikshvili throws out a loose jab but Jernit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zotikshvili throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Zotikshvili, as that shot connected.
A left lands for Zotikshvili.
Zotikshvili throws a lazy uppercut
and Jernit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jernit misses with a few strikes there.
Zotikshvili tries a quick counter leg kick but Jernit is wise to it.
Jernit walks into a left hand.
Zotikshvili scores with a leg kick.
Jernit drops his hands momentarily and Zotikshvili takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Zotikshvili throws a right hand that misses
and Jernit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zotikshvili lands a head kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zotikshvili misses with a hook.
Zotikshvili paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Zotikshvili uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jernit.
Jernit gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zotikshvili.
Zotikshvili ducks under a wild hook from Jernit.
Zotikshvili only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Jernit takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Zotikshvili. Jernit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jernit is looking to counter punch.
Zotikshvili throws the left hand but Jernit avoids the punch easily.
Jernit takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Zotikshvili works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Zotikshvili throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jernit counters with a slapping leg kick.
Zotikshvili misses with a left hand
and Jernit counters with a nice leg kick.
Jernit throws a leg kick which misses Zotikshvili's front leg but catches the back leg as Zotikshvili tries to avoid it.
Jernit lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jernit jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Zotikshvili takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jernit bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jernit is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jernit throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jernit takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Zotikshvili throws a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zviadi Zotikshvili showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Zotikshvili misses with a looping right.
Zotikshvili scores with a nice right hand.
Zotikshvili throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jernit stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jernit just misses with a punch to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jernit.
Jernit lands with a shot to the body.
Zotikshvili with a jab.
Jernit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zotikshvili.
Jernit tests Zotikshvili's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zotikshvili has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Zotikshvili swings for the body but Jernit moves out of range.
Jernit takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Zotikshvili takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zotikshvili throws out a loose jab but Jernit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jernit slips a straight right by Zotikshvili.
Jernit appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jernit misses with a low kick.
Zotikshvili tries a head kick but it misses.
#T1#
Jernit ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice uppercut there from Zotikshvili.
An inside leg kick lands from Jernit.
Jernit misses with a left hand
letting Zotikshvili counter with a right hand.
Zotikshvili lands with an uppercut that bounces Jernit off the cage and back into range.
Zotikshvili lands a right hook to the body.
Jernit feints and then cracks Zotikshvili's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zotikshvili down.
Zotikshvili doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jernit blocks a head kick by Zotikshvili.
Zotikshvili is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jernit clobbers Zotikshvili with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zotikshvili takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A head kick by Zotikshvili misses
and Jernit counters with a nice low kick that buckles Zotikshvili's knee momentarily.
Zotikshvili takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Zotikshvili connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Zviadi Zotikshvili is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Jernit shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Zotikshvili looks to land a left hand but Jernit moved out of range nicely.
Jernit throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zotikshvili.
Jernit throws a leg kick but Zotikshvili sees it coming and moves out of range.
Zotikshvili connects with a looping right hand.
Zotikshvili misses with a jab to the body
and Jernit counters with a left to the body.
Zotikshvili takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Zotikshvili takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zotikshvili tries to clinch there but Jernit circles away.
Jernit falls off balance throwing a combination
and Zotikshvili counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Zotikshvili throws a jab when Jernit was well out of range.
Zotikshvili throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jernit counters with a slapping leg kick.
Zotikshvili throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jernit sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
Jernit checks a low kick from Zotikshvili.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zotikshvili. Jernit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jernit scores with a hook to the body. Zotikshvili takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Zotikshvili takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jernit cracks a nice hook into Zotikshvili's ribs.
Zotikshvili tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zotikshvili moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jernit throws a solid leg kick but Zotikshvili takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jernit.
Jernit throws a body shot but no joy.
Zotikshvili throws out a counter right but Jernit avoids it with no problem.
Zotikshvili loads up on a big right hand but Jernit slips the punch.
Jernit was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zotikshvili's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Zotikshvili connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Jernit. Zotikshvili shrugs it off though.
Zotikshvili connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jernit takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jernit dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zotikshvili. That did some damage!
Gunt Jernit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zotikshvili throws a head kick that Jernit semi-blocks.
Jernit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Jernit on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zotikshvili stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Zotikshvili loads up on a big right hand but Jernit slips the punch.
Zotikshvili checks the leg kick.
Jernit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zotikshvili.
Zotikshvili scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A shot to the liver by Zotikshvili. Beautiful body shot.
Zotikshvili throws a sloppy body shot
and Jernit counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Jernit drops his hands momentarily and Zotikshvili takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Zotikshvili throws a sloppy head kick and Jernit moves out of range easily.
Jernit throwing a counter right hand but Zotikshvili manages to avoid it.
Zotikshvili takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jernit is looking to chop away at Zotikshvili's legs.
Zotikshvili thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zotikshvili gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Zotikshvili takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Zviadi Zotikshvili.
Well Zotikshvili 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zviadi Zotikshvili! |
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Event:
SPPS Resurrection 004
Date: Sep 14, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Zotikshvili takes the fight into the clinch.
Guinness tries to break free but Zotikshvili pushes him back against the cage.
Guinness has had enough of the clinch but Zotikshvili keeps him there for the moment.
Zotikshvili avoiding damage.
Zotikshvili misses with a punch on the inside.
We've been informed that Guinness has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Guinness throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zotikshvilis head.
Guinness tries to break free but Zotikshvili pushes him back against the cage.
Zotikshvili scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zotikshvili prevents Guinness from breaking the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Guinness's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Zotikshvili lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zotikshvili misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Zotikshvili scores with a nice short uppercut.
Zotikshvili working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zotikshvili taking a breather.
Zotikshvili keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Guinness's efforts to push away.
Zotikshvili scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zotikshvili really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Zotikshvili scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zotikshvili lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Guinness backwards. #T1#
Zotikshvili lands a nice uppercut.
Zotikshvili lands an uppercut.
Zotikshvili misses with a punch on the inside.
Guinness is trying to break the clinch but Zotikshvili is controlling him.#BC2#
Guinness pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zotikshvili lands a head shot.
Guinness misses with a body kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Guinness.
A big right from Guinness misses.
Zotikshvili fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Guinness is out of range.
Zotikshvili looks to land a left hand but Guinness moved out of range nicely.
Zotikshvili lands a nice shot to the body.
Sam Guinness seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zotikshvili fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Guinness manages to avoid it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jab by Guinness.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Guinness wants to slow Zotikshvili down by chopping away at his legs.
Guinness on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Zotikshvili misses with a straight left.
Guinness throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jab, jab by Zotikshvili - just one landing.
Guinness slips under a jab.
Zotikshvili lands with a slapping head kick.
Guinness throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Guinness darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Guinness takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A cross from Guinness lands.
Zotikshvili slips under a jab.
Zotikshvili connects with a crisp jab.
Guinness lands an overhand right.
Guinness lands a really nice looking cross but Zotikshvili seems unphased.
Guinness slips a straight right by Zotikshvili.
Good standup being displayed there by Guinness as he connects with a hook.
We've been told by Zotikshvili's head coaches at Torcida MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Guinness connects with an inside leg kick.
Zotikshvili moves forwards but Guinness connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Guinness gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Zotikshvili on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Zotikshvili is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Guinness.
It seemed like Guinness was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Guinness throws a series of punches but Zotikshvili avoids them all with ease.
Guinness is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Zotikshvili had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Zotikshvili keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Guinness.
Zotikshvili moves out of range of the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Guinness.
Guinness dips to his left and cracks Zotikshvili with an uppercut!
Zotikshvili fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Guinness looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Zotikshvili misses with a hook.#T3#
Donk. Guinness catches Zotikshvili right on the button with a cross.
Danga de danga de dang - Zotikshvili scores with a four punch combination!
Zotikshvili misses with an uppercut.
Zotikshvili drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Guinness looks to land a combination but Zotikshvili avoids it well.
Guinness misses with a hook.
Guinness swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zotikshvili displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Guinness throws out the jab.
Zotikshvili lands a jab to the head.
Guinness moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Guinness uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zotikshvili.
Zotikshvili fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Guinness manages to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zotikshvili misses the jab.
Good exchange - Zotikshvili coming out on top.
Guinness lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Zotikshvili backs up against the cage.
Zotikshvili thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big left from Zotikshvili misses.
Guinness swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Guinness just misses with a punch to the body.
Zotikshvili misses with a straight right.
Zotikshvili lands a jab.#T4#
Zotikshvili comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Zotikshvili gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Guinness.#CL#
Zotikshvili gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Guinness wants to break free but Zotikshvili has control.
Zotikshvili lands a hook to the side of the head.
Guinness takes a shot to the head. #TD2#
Guinness pulls guard.
Zotikshvili trying to stand up but can't free himself from Guinness's guard.
Zotikshvili 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Guinness working a defensive guard but Zotikshvili passes into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zviadi Zotikshvili dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Guinness waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zotikshvili.
Zotikshvili on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Guinness misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zotikshvili.
Guinness darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Guinness throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sam Guinness seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Guinness tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zotikshvili was well out of range. Poor timing from Guinness.
Zotikshvili is looking to counter punch.
Zotikshvili has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Zotikshvili there as he acknowledges the shot.
Guinness lands a lovely overhand right.
Guinness throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zotikshvili.
Guinness throws a hook but Zotikshvili blocks it.
Zotikshvili keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Guinness.
Zotikshvili throws a hook but Guinness avoids it easily.
Zotikshvili misses with a double jab.
The fighters circling - Zotikshvili throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slow jab from Zotikshvili misses its intended target.
Zotikshvili takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Guinness moves out of range as Zotikshvili strikes.
Guinness misses with a low kick.
Zotikshvili misses with a wild body shot.
Zotikshvili steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Guinness.
Zotikshvili missing with a left hand there. Guinness was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Guinness scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Guinness.
Guinness misses with a hook
letting Zotikshvili counter with a right hand.
Guinness throws a leg kick which misses Zotikshvili's front leg but catches the back leg as Zotikshvili tries to avoid it.
Zotikshvili throws a jab but it's blocked by Guinness.
Guinness throws a hook to the side of Zotikshvili's head but Zotikshvili sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Guinness takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Guinness avoids the body shot from Zotikshvili.
Guinness throws a front kick aimed at Zotikshvili's knee but Zotikshvili avoids it well.
Guinness scores with a crisp jab that stopped Zotikshvili in his tracks.
Guinness moves away from the strike by Zotikshvili.
Guinness wants to counter with a clinch but Zotikshvili pushes him away.
Zotikshvili has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Guinness finds it's way round the side to connect with Zotikshvili's head.
Guinness cracks Zotikshvili with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Guinness looks to throw the jab but Zotikshvili is out of range.
Zotikshvili looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A big left from Guinness misses.
Guinness swinging wildly here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zotikshvili misses with an uppercut.
Zotikshvili pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zotikshvili 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.
Guinness wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Guinness misses with a straight left.
Zotikshvili is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Zotikshvili uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Guinness.
Zotikshvili loads up on a big right hand but Guinness slips the punch.
Zotikshvili gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Zotikshvili defending well as Guinness loads up on a big left hand.
Guinness lands a really nice looking cross but Zotikshvili seems unphased.
Guinness avoids the body shot from Zotikshvili.
Guinness has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Guinness there as he acknowledges the shot.
Guinness looks to throw the jab but Zotikshvili is out of range.
Guinness takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A shot to the liver by Zotikshvili. Beautiful body shot.
Zotikshvili misses with a straight left.
A swing and a miss from Zotikshvili.
Zotikshvili uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Guinness throws a hook to the side of Zotikshvili's head but Zotikshvili sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Guinness throws a lazy right hand but Zotikshvili sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zotikshvili tries a head kick but it misses.
Guinness keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zotikshvili.
Zotikshvili fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Guinness manages to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Guinness. That's going to slow Zotikshvili down.
A swing and a miss from Zotikshvili.#T3#
Zotikshvili throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Guinness connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Guinness lands the left hand.
Guinness fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zotikshvili on the side of the head.
Guinness takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Guinness pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Guinness connects with a crisp jab.
Guinness fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zotikshvili has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Zotikshvili just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Guinness throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Zotikshvili misses.
Zotikshvili throws a body shot but no joy.
Guinness misses with a looping left.
Zotikshvili throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Guinness.
Guinness takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zotikshvili misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Guinness cracks Zotikshvili with a right hand to the side of the head.
Guinness lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A swing and a miss from Guinness.
Guinness throws a body punch but Zotikshvili moves out of range. #T4#
Zotikshvili cracks Guinness with a good jab.
Guinness takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Guinness thuds a left hand into Zotikshvili's body.#CL#
Zotikshvili rushes Guinness and presses him up against the cage.
Guinness tries to break the clinch but Zotikshvili is controlling the position.
Zotikshvili swings wildly with an uppercut but Guinness uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zotikshvili keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Guinness's efforts to push away.
Zotikshvili swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zotikshvili misses with a hook from the clinch.
Guinness has had enough of the clinch but Zotikshvili keeps him there for the moment.
A short right from Zotikshvili.
Guinness wants to get back to striking at distance but Zotikshvili won't allow it.
Guinness tries to circle away but Zotikshvili has him pinned against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zotikshvili working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
Guinness breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Guinness stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Zotikshvili misses the jab.
A jab from Guinness misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Guinness showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Zotikshvili throws a head kick but Guinness moves out of range.
Guinness walks into a stiff left hand from Zotikshvili.
Guinness tries to work over Zotikshvili's front leg with a kick but Zotikshvili checks it.
Zotikshvili missing with a left hand there. Guinness was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Guinness thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zotikshvili takes a swing at Guinness's ribcage but misses.
Guinness throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zotikshvili sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zotikshvili slips a straight right by Guinness.
Guinness throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Guinness uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zotikshvili.
Zotikshvili scores with a hook.
Guinness throws a shot from downtown. Zotikshvili moves away and avoids it.
Zotikshvili swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Guinness goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Guinness throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Guinness takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Guinness throws a looping overhand right but Zotikshvili ducks down to avoid it.
Guinness clobbers Zotikshvili with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Zotikshvili throws a sloppy head kick and Guinness moves out of range easily.
A jab from Zotikshvili misses.
Guinness lands with a hook. Zotikshvili tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T1#
Zotikshvili walks into a left hand.
Guinness takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Zotikshvili takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Zotikshvili jabs Guinness to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Zotikshvili listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Zotikshvili moves away from the strike by Guinness.
Zotikshvili walks into a stiff left hand from Guinness.
A low kick from Guinness misses
and Zotikshvili counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Zotikshvili connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Guinness's hands.
Guinness on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good shot there by Zotikshvili.
Zotikshvili slips under a jab.
Zotikshvili was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zotikshvili connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Zotikshvili ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Zotikshvili works the jab nicely.
Zotikshvili uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Guinness.
Guinness misses with a straight right.
Guinness throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zotikshvili digs a good hook to Guinness's body.
Zotikshvili dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
A right-left combo lands from Guinness.
Zotikshvili cracks Guinness with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Guinness shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zotikshvili as he avoids it easily.
Guinness takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zotikshvili throws a head kick but Guinness moves out of range.
Zotikshvili throws a hook but Guinness blocks it.
Guinness uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Zotikshvili throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A head kick from Zotikshvili lands but Guinness takes it in his stride.
A looping hook to the body misses from Guinness. Zotikshvili does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zotikshvili jabs Guinness to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Guinness misses the target.
A big right from Guinness misses.
Zotikshvili takes one on the button.
Guinness throws a shot from downtown. Zotikshvili moves away and avoids it.
A big right from Zotikshvili misses.
Zotikshvili looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Zotikshvili lands with a right hand.
Zotikshvili throws a sloppy head kick and Guinness moves out of range easily. #T3#
Guinness missing with a left hand there. Zotikshvili was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zotikshvili lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Guinness connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zotikshvili momentarily.
Guinness uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zotikshvili.
Guinness fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zotikshvili has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Zotikshvili avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Zotikshvili moves into the clinch successfully.
Guinness is trying to break free.
A nice left hand lands by Zotikshvili.
Zotikshvili softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zotikshvili working aggressively here.
#BC2#
Guinness's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A big left from Guinness misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Zotikshvili.
Guinness displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zotikshvili throws out the jab.
Guinness looks to land a right hand but Zotikshvili moved out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Guinness.
Guinness uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zotikshvili.
Zotikshvili lands an overhand right.#T4#
Guinness throws a hook but Zotikshvili avoids it easily.
A low kick from Guinness is predictable there
and Zotikshvili makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Zotikshvili throws a sloppy head kick and Guinness moves out of range easily.
A big left from Guinness misses.
Guinness throws a big shot that misses.
Zotikshvili sizes up Guinness with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Zotikshvili throws a body shot but no joy.
Guinness was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Jab from Guinness.
Guinness throws a right hand that misses
enabling Zotikshvili to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#Guinness is rocked!
Guinness dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Guinness is still on wobbly legs! Can Zotikshvili finish him?
Nice defenses there by Zotikshvili.
Guinness seems to have recovered his senses.
Guinness uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zotikshvili.
Guinness looks to throw the jab but Zotikshvili is out of range.
Zotikshvili throws a head kick that Guinness semi-blocks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zotikshvili misses with a straight right.
Guinness lands with a good body shot.
Zotikshvili shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Guinness connects with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zviadi Zotikshvili showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Zotikshvili 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 Chris Dean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zviadi Zotikshvili! |
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Event:
SPPS Resurrection 001
Date: Aug 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Zotikshvili throws a shot from downtown. McFoy moves away and avoids it.
McFoy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
Zotikshvili clinches with his opponent.
Nice body punch from Zotikshvili - that landed with a thud.
Zotikshvili gets through McFoy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McFoy throws a head punch that misses.
Zotikshvili tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McFoy.
Zotikshvili blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McFoy has a couple of punches blocked by Zotikshvili.
Zotikshvili lands an uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Zotikshvili.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Zotikshvili as McFoy tries to tie him up.
McFoy is looking to break free of the clinch but Zotikshvili has double underhooks.
Zotikshvili has McFoy pushed against the cage.
McFoy blocking some punches.
#T1#
Zotikshvili scores with a shoulder strike.
Zotikshvili throws a head punch that misses.
Zotikshvili has a couple of punches blocked by McFoy.
McFoy trying to land knees to the body.
#BC#
McFoy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McFoy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McFoy moves out of range as Zotikshvili strikes.
A bone on bone clash there as McFoy blocks the leg kick.
A counter left hand to the body from McFoy misses its target.
Zotikshvili throws a shot from downtown. McFoy moves away and avoids it.
McFoy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Zotikshvili slips under a jab from McFoy.
McFoy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McFoy ducks under a wild hook from Zotikshvili.
McFoy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've been told by McFoy's head coaches at MMA Training and Sparring Buddies that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL2#
Zotikshvili moves into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Zotikshvili. #T2#
McFoy throws a punch but it's blocked by Zotikshvili.
Zotikshvili managing to block the knees to the body from McFoy.
Zotikshvili leaning against his opponent.
Zotikshvili takes a shot to the head.
Zotikshvili is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zotikshvili working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from McFoy.
McFoy misses with a knee to the head.
Zotikshvili misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Zotikshvili.
McFoy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zotikshvili lands with a right to the head.
Zotikshvili lands a shoulder strike.
Zotikshvili swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zotikshvili misses with the head strike.
Zotikshvili working aggressively here.
Come on Zotikshvili - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
McFoy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McFoy throws an elbow but it misses.
#T3#
Zotikshvili misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zotikshvili has a couple of punches blocked by McFoy.
Zotikshvili swings wildly with an uppercut but McFoy uses good head movement to avoid it.
McFoy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zotikshvili's elbow.
McFoy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McFoy tries to work over Zotikshvili's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zotikshvili lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zotikshvili lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zotikshvili lands with a short shot to the head.
Zotikshvili lands a left hand.
Zotikshvili lands a right hand that snaps the head of McFoy backwards.
Zotikshvili swings wildly with an uppercut but McFoy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zotikshvili swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McFoy misses with a body punch.
McFoy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zotikshvili lands a body shot. #T4#
Zotikshvili tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McFoy misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from McFoy fails to land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zotikshvili misses with a punch on the inside.
Zotikshvili throws a head punch that misses.
Zotikshvili lands with a light punch inside.
McFoy creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Zotikshvili scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zotikshvili misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zotikshvili lands with a left to the head.
McFoy takes a shot to the head.
McFoy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A head punch on the inside from McFoy fails to land.
A short right from Zotikshvili on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zotikshvili.
Zotikshvili misses with a punch on the inside.
Zotikshvili misses with a punch on the inside.
Zotikshvili lands with a short shot to the head.
Zotikshvili goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zviadi Zotikshvili 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#
Zotikshvili uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McFoy.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A telegraphed right hand from Zotikshvili misses the target.
McFoy tries to clinch up.
Zotikshvili throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McFoy misses with a double jab.
Zotikshvili has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zotikshvili misses with a hook. McFoy ducked under it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from McFoy misses the target.
McFoy throws a shot from downtown. Zotikshvili moves away and avoids it.
Zotikshvili misses the jab.
McFoy throws a counter high kick but Zotikshvili was just alert enough to avoid it.
McFoy tries to clinch up but Zotikshvili circles away and keeps his distance.
McFoy wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McFoy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL2#
Zotikshvili forces McFoy back against the cage and clinches.
McFoy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McFoy blocks an uppercut.
Zotikshvili throws a punch but it's blocked by McFoy.
McFoy works on Zotikshvili's body with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Zotikshvili lands an uppercut.
Zotikshvili lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zotikshvili lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McFoy backwards.
Zotikshvili throws a punch but it's blocked by McFoy.
McFoy misses with a punch on the inside.
Zotikshvili blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Zotikshvili.
Zotikshvili has a couple of punches blocked by McFoy.
McFoy blocking some punches.
McFoy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zotikshvili lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zotikshvili misses with a hook from the clinch.
McFoy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zotikshvili lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
McFoy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McFoy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zotikshvili manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zotikshvili looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
A big left from Zotikshvili misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zotikshvili takes a swing at McFoy's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Zotikshvili connects with a nice looking jab.
McFoy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Zotikshvili misses with a head kick.
Zotikshvili wants to clinch up but McFoy keeps it at a distance.
McFoy tries to clinch there but Zotikshvili circles away.
McFoy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McFoy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zotikshvili. McFoy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zotikshvili keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McFoy.
Zotikshvili fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McFoy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McFoy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zotikshvili.
As Zotikshvili looks to move away, McFoy throws a big counter combo but Zotikshvili just gets out of the way.
A telegraphed right hand from Zotikshvili misses the target.
An attempted straight right counter from McFoy misses the target.
McFoy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL#
McFoy moves into range and clinches up with Zotikshvili.
Zotikshvili misses with some punches.
McFoy throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#BC#
McFoy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zotikshvili uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McFoy.#T3#
McFoy tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Zotikshvili to counter with a crisp jab.
A slow jab from Zotikshvili misses its intended target.
Zotikshvili lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A swing and a miss from McFoy.
McFoy moves out of range as Zotikshvili strikes.
Zviadi Zotikshvili seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McFoy blocks a head kick by Zotikshvili.
McFoy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McFoy misses with a looping left.
Zotikshvili dips to his left and cracks McFoy with an uppercut!#ROC2#McFoy is rocked!
McFoy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Oh McFoy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McFoy wants to clinch.
A jab from McFoy finds it's way through Zotikshvili's defenses.
McFoy seems to have got his legs back now.
McFoy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zotikshvili.
McFoy throws a big counter combination but Zotikshvili scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T4#
McFoy tries to close the distance and clinch but Zotikshvili swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McFoy tries to bum rush Zotikshvili with a series of wild strikes but Zotikshvili uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zotikshvili throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL#
McFoy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McFoy slows down the pace here.
Zotikshvili scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McFoy.
Zotikshvili lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Zotikshvili fails to land.
Zotikshvili struggles to land a body shot inside as McFoy controls his hands.
Zotikshvili misses with a hook from the clinch.
McFoy working aggressively here.
McFoy is looking to break free of the clinch but Zotikshvili has double underhooks.
Zotikshvili lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
McFoy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zviadi Zotikshvili showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Zotikshvili slips under a jab from McFoy.
Zotikshvili waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McFoy.
Zotikshvili listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Zotikshvili misses with an uppercut
enabling McFoy to counter with a crisp jab.
McFoy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zotikshvili manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zotikshvili throws a right hand that misses
and Zotikshvili takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zotikshvili connects with a jab.
McFoy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Zotikshvili dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McFoy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McFoy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McFoy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zotikshvili.
McFoy moves out of range as Zotikshvili strikes.
Zotikshvili throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zotikshvili misses with a hook to the body
and McFoy counters with a left to the body.
Zotikshvili circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sloppy strikes from McFoy. Those never looked like landing. #T1#
Zotikshvili throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zotikshvili throws a looping overhand right but McFoy ducks down to avoid it.
McFoy ducks right into an uppercut from Zotikshvili.
McFoy cracks Zotikshvili with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A head kick misses from Zotikshvili. #CL#
Zotikshvili tries to keep at a distance but McFoy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Zotikshvili swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McFoy.
Zotikshvili throws a punch but it's blocked by McFoy.
Zotikshvili blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McFoy is looking to break free of the clinch but Zotikshvili has double underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zotikshvili.
Zotikshvili misses with the head strike.
Zotikshvili working aggressively here.
Zotikshvili lands with a short shot to the head.
Zotikshvili tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zviadi Zotikshvili is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Zotikshvili throws a head punch that misses.
McFoy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zotikshvili creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zotikshvili misses with some punches.
Zotikshvili tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
McFoy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McFoy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zotikshvili.
Good standup being displayed there by Zotikshvili as he connects with a hook.#CL#
McFoy clinches up with Zotikshvili and pushes him back against the cage.
Zotikshvili throws a punch but it's blocked by McFoy.
Zotikshvili misses with a punch on the inside.
Zotikshvili misses with some punches.
McFoy has a couple of punches blocked by Zotikshvili.
McFoy blocking some punches.
McFoy wants to break free but Zotikshvili has control.
McFoy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zotikshvili scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3#
McFoy tries to work over Zotikshvili's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McFoy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zotikshvili tries a body shot but McFoy blocks it.
Zotikshvili lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McFoy backwards.
McFoy managing to block the knees to the body from Zotikshvili.
McFoy blocking some punches.
McFoy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zotikshvili misses with the head strike.
Zotikshvili has a couple of punches blocked by McFoy.
McFoy tries a body shot but Zotikshvili blocks it.
Zotikshvili swings wildly with an uppercut but McFoy uses good head movement to avoid it.
McFoy can't break the clinch.
Zviadi Zotikshvili seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Zotikshvili lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McFoy misses with an elbow over the top.
McFoy pushes Zotikshvili back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zotikshvili avoiding damage.
#T4#
Zotikshvili misses with the head strike.
A short right from Zotikshvili.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zotikshvili.
Zotikshvili lands with a left to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zotikshvili.
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!
Zotikshvili lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McFoy backwards.
McFoy is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Brian McFoy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zotikshvili fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McFoy wants to break the clinch but can't.
A body shot lands from McFoy.
McFoy struggles to land a body shot inside as Zotikshvili controls his hands.
Zotikshvili has a couple of punches blocked by McFoy.
McFoy tries to throw a body punch but Zotikshvili avoids it by throwing McFoy back against the cage.
Zotikshvili fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zviadi Zotikshvili comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zotikshvili 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zviadi Zotikshvili! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 02, 2022 |
#R1#
Zotikshvili lands with a right hand.
Zotikshvili dodges the punch combination from Tiny.
Tiny takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tiny lands a head kick!
Zotikshvili lands with a kick to the temple. Tiny shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tiny.
Zotikshvili throws out a counter right but Tiny avoids it with no problem.
Tiny throws a head kick that misses.
Zotikshvili appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tiny attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#TD#
Tiny dives in and scores a takedown into Zotikshvili's guard.
Zotikshvili is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Tiny dives into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#REVB#
Tiny landing strikes. #SUB#
Tiny is working to tighten his grip on Zotikshvili's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Zotikshvili has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Tiny is really squeezing tight and eventually Zotikshvili passes out! Tiny breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Nasirr Tiny!
After the fight, Nasirr Tiny 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. |
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