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Event:
WFC Fight Night 4
Date: Jun 02, 2023 |
#R1# Field ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Zvezda throws an off balance right hand
and Field counters with a nice body shot. Zvezda pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Field looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Field connects with a body shot that sends Zvezda's belly button to the back. A telegraphed right hand from Zvezda misses the target. Field looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. A big right from Zvezda misses. Field throws out a counter right but Zvezda avoids it with no problem. Zvezda definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Field moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Field jabs Zvezda to the body, keeping him at a distance. Field uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Zvezda has time to react. A swing and a miss from Zvezda. Field fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Zvezda throws an overhand right that lands on Field's shoulder, as Field tries to avoid the shot. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Zvezda misses with a hook. Zvezda swings widly with a right hand
and Field counters with a stiff right hand. Zvezda walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Field changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Zvezda takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Field jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Field lands with a cross. Zvezda takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Zvezda is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Field's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems. Zvezda misses with a straight left. Nice cross by Field.#T1# Zvezda misses with a left hand and Field counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Field uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zvezda. Field has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Zvezda throws a lazy uppercut
and Field counters with a right hand to the body. Field scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Field slips under a jab. Zvezda drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Zvezda looks to throw the jab but Field is out of range. Field looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Field lands with a nice body punch. Field lands the left hand. Field bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Field staying out of range there. Field lands a jab to the nose. 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! Zvezda throws a hook but Field avoids it easily. Field unleashes a big counter combination but Zvezda bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Zvezda throws a lazy uppercut
and Field counters with a nice uppercut. Field lunges at Zvezda with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zvezda's hand. Field lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Field bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Field with a body punch. A glancing blow. Zvezda misses with a hook.#T2# Field lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Zvezda takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. A cross from Field lands. Anatoly Zvezda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A big right from Zvezda misses. Field is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Zvezda had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush. Field dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Field defending well as Zvezda loads up on a big left hand. Field lands a nice shot to the body.
Zvezda throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Field counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Field slips under a jab. Field keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zvezda. Field connects with a body shot. Field connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Zvezda looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Nice uppercut there from Zvezda. Field slips under a jab from Zvezda. Zvezda throws a right hand that misses
and Field counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Field ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Zvezda throws a shot from downtown. Field moves away and avoids it. Field ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Field scores with a nice strike.#T3# Zvezda moves forwards but Field connects with a nice, crisp jab. Field moves out of range as Zvezda strikes. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Field! But no joy. Zvezda drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Field on the wrong end of a nice jab. Zvezda misses with a left hand and Zvezda takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Zvezda takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Field scores with a jab to the body. Field scores with a hook to the body. Zvezda takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Field scores with a decent looking hook. Zvezda misses with a straight left. This has been an exciting period of action! Field ducks under a wild hook from Zvezda. Decent striking displayed by Field there. Field punishes Zvezda's body with a nice straight punch. Field wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Zvezda throws an off balance right hand
and Field counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Zvezda missing with a left hand there. Field was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Field works Zvezda's body with a nice hook. Field avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Field clobbers Zvezda with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T4# Zvezda getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Zvezda misses with a looping left. Field wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Field fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Zvezda thows a left - swing and a miss! Zvezda throws a hook but Field avoids it easily. Zvezda looks to land a left hand but Field moved out of range nicely. Zvezda swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Zvezda throws a jab when Field was well out of range. Field works Zvezda's body with a nice hook. Zvezda throws a lazy uppercut
and Field counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Field scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Zvezda is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Field clobbers Zvezda with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Zvezda throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Zvezda has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Zvezda there as he acknowledges the shot. Zvezda thows a left - swing and a miss! Zvezda throws an off balance right hand
and Field connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Zvezda on the wrong end of a nice hook. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Field dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Field. Field avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Field works the jab nicely. Field lands a glancing blow to the side of Zvezda's head. Field displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Zvezda swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Field staying out of range there. Field keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zvezda. Field lands a right hook to the body.
Field's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zvezda under the eye. Field scores with a jab to the jaw. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Field ducks under a wild hook from Zvezda. Zvezda takes a shot right to the bread basket. Zvezda is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Zvezda waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Field. Zvezda misses with a straight left. Zvezda moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Zvezda on the wrong end of a nice hook. A telegraphed right hand from Zvezda misses the target. #T1# Field dips to his left and cracks Zvezda with an uppercut! Zvezda jabbing away but nothing is landing. Roger Field seems to be getting the better of the standup. Field staying out of range there. Field scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Zvezda misses with an uppercut
and Zvezda takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Zvezda misses with a looping left. Field jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Zvezda throws out a loose jab but Field uses good head movement to avoid it. A big left from Zvezda misses. A little jabbing left from Field on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Zvezda takes one to the chin there. Zvezda waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Field. Field throws out a counter right but Zvezda avoids it with no problem. Zvezda throws an overhand right that lands on Field's shoulder, as Field tries to avoid the shot. Zvezda gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Zvezda thows a left - swing and a miss! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Field ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Zvezda takes one to the chin there. Zvezda pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Zvezda looks to land a right hand but Field moved out of range. Field throws a right and a left that Zvezda avoids nicely. #T2# Zvezda on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Field scores with a hook to the body. Zvezda takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Zvezda walks into a straight right hand from Field. Field punishes Zvezda's body with a nice straight punch. Zvezda misses with a hook. Zvezda thows a left - swing and a miss! Zvezda doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Field bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Field uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zvezda. Zvezda takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Field ducks under a wild hook from Zvezda. Field throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Zvezda on the side of the head. Field keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Zvezda takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#ROC2#Zvezda is rocked! Zvezda misses with a straight left. Field doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Zvezda misses the jab. Field lands with a shot to the body. Field scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Oh Zvezda is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3# Field scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Zvezda throws a hook but Field blocks it. Zvezda throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Field counters with a left and a right that stings Zvezda. Field keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zvezda. Field lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Zvezda falls backwards - clearly groggy! Field dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roger Field! After the big win, Roger Field made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
WFC Canada 1
Date: May 20, 2023 |
#R1# Zvezda shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Field defends it nicely. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Field, as that shot connected.
Zvezda shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Field pinned against the cage. Field gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Zvezda dives in and grabs Field's left leg, looking for a takedown. Field pushes down on Zvezda's head and hops out. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anatoly Zvezda. That's going to take a lot out of him. Zvezda shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Nice sprawl there from Field as Zvezda shoots in. Field smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Field misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zvezda.
Field takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Field connects with a body shot. Zvezda misses with a takedown letting Field counter with a right hand. #TD# Zvezda scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Field throws Zvezda to one side and escapes! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Field displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zvezda. #T1# Field defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zvezda. Field's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zvezda under the eye. Field displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zvezda. Field throws a body punch but Zvezda moves out of range. Zvezda tries to counter with a takedown but Field is quick to defend against it. Zvezda takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT2#It looks like Anatoly Zvezda has been cut. Field connects with a jab. A looping hook to the body misses from Field. Zvezda does a little dance to reset his feet. No luck with that takedown attempt from Zvezda. Roger Field is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Zvezda darts in looking for a takedown but Field gets double underhooks and turns Zvezda into the cage. Zvezda wants to take the fight to the mat but Field manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Field has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Zvezda has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Field avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Zvezda prevents a body shot from Field. Field lands with a right to the head. Zvezda wants a takedown but no success here.
Field lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Zvezda is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Field is defending well. Field lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zvezda backwards. Zvezda wants a takedown but no success here.
#T2# Field tries a body shot but Zvezda blocks it.
Field is stalling here.
Field struggles to land a body shot inside as Zvezda controls his hands.
Zvezda drops down looking for an ankle pick but Field pulls his leg out and moves away.
Zvezda looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Zvezda shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Field as he jumps to the side. Zvezda takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Field scores with a jab to the head.
Field cracks Zvezda with a good jab. Field looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Zvezda will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Zvezda takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd cheers as Field lands an impressive looking overhand right. Zvezda doesn't seem phased though. Field is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Zvezda had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#TD# Zvezda shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Zvezda was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Field can't do much from the bottom here. Zvezda landing strikes. #T3# Field regains half guard. Zvezda throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Field has his hands clasped together around Zvezda's back. He's all about the action. Field is looking for a sweep. Zvezda is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Zvezda is pressing down on Field's thigh, looking to free his foot. Field is holding on for now. Zvezda thows a huge punch but Field dodges it nicely.
Zvezda tries to pass to full mount but Field defends it. Zvezda throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Zvezda missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Field trying to hold on to Zvezda's head to control him but Zvezda postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Zvezda trying to mount his opponent but Field defends it. Zvezda not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T4# Field moves into full guard.
Field is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Zvezda in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Zvezda stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Field swivels though and keeps the full guard. Field wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Zvezda looking to pass the guard. Zvezda trying to move into half guard but instead Field has managed to sweep!#REVB# Field throwing strikes from guard but Zvezda blocks nicely. Zvezda wants to hit a sweep here but Field passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Zvezda there! Field prevents Zvezda from getting the reversal. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Field dominated that round. The cut man is working on Anatoly Zvezda's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2# Field slaps away a takedown attempt from Zvezda, before circling back to the center of the mat. Zvezda darts in looking for a takedown but Field gets double underhooks and turns Zvezda into the cage. A little jabbing left from Field on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Field doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Field lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Zvezda drops down looking for an ankle pick but Field pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anatoly Zvezda. That's going to take a lot out of him. Zvezda on the wrong end of a nice jab. Zvezda has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Zvezda there as he acknowledges the shot. Field's corner calls for a 1-2. Field obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Field has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Field dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Field bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. A looping hook to the body misses from Field. Zvezda does a little dance to reset his feet. Zvezda closes this distance looking for a takedown but Field circles away. Field throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zvezda. Field misses with the combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Zvezda takes one on the button.#T1# Zvezda takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Field throws out a powerful jab. Zvezda bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Zvezda has a takedown stuffed. Zvezda is trying hard to land a takedown here. Field sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Zvezda with a poor takedown and Zvezda takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Zvezda walks into a jab. Field lands an overhand right. Roger Field seems to be getting the better of the standup. Field throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Field connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Zvezda's hands. Zvezda tries for a takedown but Field circles away easily and Field counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Field feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Zvezdas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Nice jab there from Field. Field connects with a jab. Field misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zvezda.
Zvezda shoots in looking for a takedown but Field manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Zvezda's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Field scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T2# Field lands with a straight right. Zvezda didn't see that one coming. Zvezda tries to move into range but Field moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Field scores with a nice right hand.
Field lands a head shot. Field lands with a hook. Zvezda tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Zvezda throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Field's waist but Field gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zvezda off to one side. Field slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Field ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zvezda moves away. Field scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Field scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Zvezda shoots in for a double leg but Field sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Field throws out a counter right but Zvezda avoids it with no problem. Donk. Field catches Zvezda right on the button with a cross.#TD# Zvezda closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Field has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Zvezda is on him like a limpet, forcing Field back against the cage. Zvezda has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Field is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Field tries a body shot but Zvezda blocks it.
#TD# Zvezda has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Field is trying to keep an underhook but Zvezda manages to get the takedown into half guard. Field trying to control here.
#T3# Zvezda thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Zvezda wants to advance to full mount but Field doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. Zvezda advances position into side control! Field regains half guard. Zvezda tries to pass the half guard into mount. Field knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. The fighters are battling for position here. Field manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Field looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Field is on top in guard.
#REVB# Zvezda tries to land a sweep but no joy. Zvezda avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4# Zvezda looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Field working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Field trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Zvezda avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Field won't allow Zvezda to sweep him here. Zvezda has momentary wrist control but Field slips an elbow through the middle. Zvezda wants to sweep here but Field controlling him for the moment. Zvezda is working hard here to advance position. Field working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Zvezda's head. Field is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Field landing some decent shots from guard. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Field postures up and lands a big shot to Zvezda's brow. Zvezda wants to sweep but no luck. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Field showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Anatoly Zvezda's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3# No luck with that takedown attempt from Zvezda. Field takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Zvezda shoots in looking for a takedown. Field tries to sprawl out of it but Zvezda keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Field manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Zvezda closes the distance and clinches up with Field, looking for a takedown. Zvezda pushes Field against the cage but Field circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. A countering left hand to the body from Field misses. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anatoly Zvezda. That's going to take a lot out of him. Field getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Field keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Zvezda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zvezda fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Field looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Zvezda changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Field tries to avoid it but Zvezda manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Field to the ground. Field escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Field fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Zvezda goes for a double leg but Field avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Field continues to drive forward. Field throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Field lands a hook that snaps the head of Zvezda backwards. Field lands a body punch in the clinch. #T1# Field lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Zvezda tries for a takedown. No joy.
A short left from Field. Field misses with a body punch.
Field lands a left hand.
Zvezda dodges an elbow strike from Field.
Zvezda tries to score a body lock takedown but Field shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC2# Field breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Anatoly Zvezda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Zvezda with a lazy takedown attempt and Field counters with a straight right hand. Field scores with a shot to the body.
Zvezda gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Field. Zvezda shoots in for a double leg but Field sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Zvezda looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Field lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Field stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. This has been an exciting period of action! Field lands with an uppercut that bounces Zvezda off the cage and back into range. Field lands a body shot.
Zvezda's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Field connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Zvezda scrambles back to his feet. Field throws out a powerful jab.#ROC2#Zvezda is rocked!#T2# Field lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Oh Zvezda is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Zvezda has a takedown stuffed. Field lands with a nice body punch. Zvezda looks up at the clock. Bad move! Field lands a right hand from hell, dropping Zvezda. Field pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roger Field! Roger Field very nearly forgot to thank Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
CFC 531
Date: Feb 25, 2023 |
#R1# Zvezda checks the leg kick nicely there.
Zvezda shoots in and drives through. Bloodgates sprawls well.#TD# Zvezda shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Zvezda was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Zvezda working away. Zvezda scoring with punches from side control. Bloodgates on the wrong end of some ground and pound. Zvezda lands an elbow. Bloodgates tries to buck Zvezda off but Zvezda is having none of it. Zvezda works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Zvezda tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Zvezda tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. Bloodgates managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Zvezda.
Bloodgates defending against the ground and pound. Bloodgates managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Zvezda.
Zvezda works to advance to full mount. Bloodgates defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Bloodgates really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zvezda. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Bloodgates taking shots to the head. #CUT#It looks like Chief Bloodgates has been cut.#T1# Zvezda with the ground and pound from mount. Zvezda is in the full mount, landing strikes. Zvezda raining down hammerfists from mount.#ROC#Bloodgates is rocked! Zvezda is in the full mount, landing strikes. Bloodgates is still in real trouble! Can Zvezda finish him? Zvezda has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Zvezda lands a big elbow - Bloodgates is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Bloodgates is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Anatoly Zvezda! |
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Event:
CFC 523
Date: Jan 28, 2023 |
#R1# Sheppherd throws a head kick but Zvezda moves out of range.
Sheppherd shoots in looking for a takedown but Zvezda manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sheppherd's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Zvezda closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sheppherd circles away. Zvezda fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Sheppherd leaves Zvezda with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anatoly Zvezda. That's going to take a lot out of him. Zvezda closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sheppherd circles away. Zvezda will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Zvezda fails to land the takedown. A nice side step and Sheppherd releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Sheppherd fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Nice takedown defense from Sheppherd. No joy for Zvezda on that attempt. Sheppherd throws a wild combination but nothing lands. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD# Zvezda gets a takedown into half guard. Zvezda is nestled in close to Sheppherd, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. This has been an exciting period of action! Sheppherd is looking for a sweep. Zvezda is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Zvezda definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1# Zvezda working over Sheppherd with some ground and pound. Sheppherd looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Sheppherd is trying to get back to full guard. Zvezda is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Sheppherd wants to control but Zvezda is keeping busy.
Zvezda slips a nice elbow through Sheppherd's hands, connecting with Sheppherd's forehead. Zvezda is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Sheppherd! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Sheppherd taking shots to the head. Sheppherd tries to reverse the position but Zvezda maintains control. Sheppherd wants to control but Zvezda is having none of it. Zvezda in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2# Zvezda working away from the top, dropping strikes. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Zvezda postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Sheppherd in real trouble here! The ref calls for Sheppherd to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anatoly Zvezda! |
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Event:
CFC 516
Date: Jan 07, 2023 |
#R1# Zvezda misses with a takedown attempt - Kowalski sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Nice sprawl there from Kowalski as Zvezda shoots in. Kowalski wants to counter with a clinch but Zvezda pushes him away. Zvezda closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kowalski circles away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anatoly Zvezda. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2# Kowalski bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Zvezda is not content to let Kowalski control the position. Zvezda tries to get back to half guard but can't. Zvezda is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kowalski off and has taken his back! Kowalski covering up well and avoiding damage. Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Zvezda.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Zvezda lands with a hammerfist to the side of Kowalski's head. Zvezda cracks Kowalski with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Kowalski from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
#T1# Zvezda has Kowalski flattened out and is raining down punches. Kowalski tries to escape but Zvezda has the hooks in and won't let him break free. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Zvezda is punishing Kowalski with strikes - can he finish him?! Zvezda scores with strikes from the back.
Zvezda looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Zvezda lands a shot to the head. Zvezda throwing damaging strikes from the back! Kowalski could be in trouble here!
Zvezda looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Zvezda lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Zvezda softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Kowalski tries to roll but Zvezda sticks to his back.
Kowalski looks winded! Zvezda throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Kowalski!
Zvezda lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Kowalski hold on?!
#ROC#Kowalski is rocked! Zvezda throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Kowalski!
Kowalski is still in real trouble! Can Zvezda finish him?#T2# Zvezda is landing with strikes from the back. Zvezda connects with a big shot to the side of Kowalski's head.
Zvezda landing with strikes. Zvezda scoring with big shots to the body. Kowalski is looking for a way out. A despairing look towards the ref and the official steps in to stop the fight. Kowalski was obviously done but didn't want to tap out.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anatoly Zvezda! In defeat, Ivan Kowalski stepped up to the mic, saying 'Tough Loss, tough opponent, I will be back'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 18, 2022 |
#R1# Valentina fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Zvezda shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Valentina defends it nicely.#TD# Zvezda drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Zvezda missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Zvezda working some strikes from top position. Zvezda is in close to Valentina's body, working some short punches and elbows. Zvezda has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Valentina manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zvezda manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB# Zvezda looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Valentina puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. Valentina stalling. Valentina seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zvezda does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Zvezda is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1# Zvezda is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Valentina's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Valentina's back! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Zvezda looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Zvezda lands a shot to the body. Zvezda has the hooks in. Valentina is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. Zvezda throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Valentina!
Zvezda lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Valentina.
Zvezda throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Valentina!
Valentina is trying to stand back up. 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! Zvezda has Valentina flattened out and is raining down punches. Zvezda lands a punch to the side of the head from the back. #CUT#It looks like Victus Valentina has been cut. The referee is taking a good look at Valentina as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Zvezda!
#ROC#Valentina is rocked! Zvezda lands a shot to the head. Valentina is still in real trouble! Can Zvezda finish him? Zvezda looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2# Valentina is trapped and Zvezda is scoring with shots to the head and body. Zvezda lands shots from the back. Zvezda lands a series of strikes from the back and Valentina goes limp! The ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anatoly Zvezda! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 15, 2022 |
#R1##TD# Zvezda throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Silva tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Zvezda is in Silva's guard. Silva has momentary wrist control but Zvezda slips an elbow through the middle. Silva utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Silva is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Silva 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. Zvezda throws a big elbow that misses. Zvezda working some strikes from top position. Zvezda looking to pass the guard. Zvezda won't allow Silva to get back to his feet. Zvezda working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Zvezda landing some decent shots from guard. #ROC#Silva is rocked! Zvezda gets to his feet and stands over Silva, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Silva felt that one! Zvezda unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Silva from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anatoly Zvezda! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 11, 2022 |
#R1##TD2# Zvezda manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dillinger on his heels. He'll look to pass Dillinger 's guard now, I'm sure. Zvezda working some strikes from top position. Zvezda distracts Dillinger with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Zvezda is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Zvezda's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Zvezda advances position into side control! Zvezda has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Zvezda working the ground and pound from side control.#ROC2#Dillinger is rocked! Dillinger is working to avoid the ground and pound but Zvezda connects with a decent elbow. Oh Dillinger is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Zvezda moves into full mount! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Zvezda has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Dillinger 's face.
Zvezda loads up with a big shot that hurts Dillinger ! He's pulled Zvezda in close but Zvezda has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Dillinger survive? More strikes from Zvezda and Dillinger is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Anatoly Zvezda! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 08, 2022 |
#R1##TD2# Zvezda drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Zvezda with a flurry of punches that miss. Zvezda lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Zvezda postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Zvezda slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. The ground and pound from Zvezda seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. Yamaguchi stops Zvezda from passing to mount. Yamaguchi is looking to reverse the position. Sloppy strikes there by Zvezda. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Zvezda works to advance to full mount. Yamaguchi defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Zvezda landing shots from mount. Zvezda lands with some strikes. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Zvezda lands a nice shot to the head. #ROC2#Yamaguchi is rocked! Yamaguchi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Yamaguchi tries to get out of the position.#T1# Zvezda postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Yamaguchi bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Zvezda and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anatoly Zvezda! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 05, 2022 |
#R1##TD2# Zvezda closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dillinger did well to prevent Zvezda getting side control. Zvezda prevents Dillinger from improving his position. Zvezda thows a huge punch but Dillinger dodges it nicely.
Zvezda thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dillinger 's head. Zvezda landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Dillinger wants to improve his position but Zvezda is controlling well.
Dillinger taking some punishment here, with Zvezda in his half guard. Zvezda lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Zvezda landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Zvezda frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. BOOM! Zvezda connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Dillinger in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #ROC2#Dillinger is rocked! Zvezda looking to finish Dillinger with some ground and pound. This is bad for Dillinger ! Oh Dillinger is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Zvezda postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Dillinger bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Zvezda and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anatoly Zvezda! |
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