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Event:
NYF 99: Zigaro vs Ramsey
Date: Jan 11, 2025 |
#R1# A head kick misses from Ramsey. Zigaro goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT#It looks like Bernard Ramsey has been cut. We've been told by Zigaro's head coaches at The Hidden that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Zigaro throws a lazy uppercut
and Ramsey counters with a head kick. Zigaro jabs at Ramsey's body. Zigaro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ramsey scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Zigaro looks to clinch enabling Ramsey to counter with a crisp jab. Ramsey looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Zigaro looks to throw a body kick and Ramsey connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Ramsey throws a front kick aimed at Zigaro's knee but Zigaro avoids it well. Ramsey avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Ramsey takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ramsey on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zigaro. Zigaro obviously looking to wear him down.
Ramsey throws a jab but it's blocked by Zigaro. Ramsey closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Ramsey walks into a jab. Zigaro misses with a hook. Ramsey wants to counter with a clinch but Zigaro pushes him away.#T1# Zigaro throws a hook to the side of Ramsey's head but Ramsey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Zigaro throws a body punch but Ramsey moves out of range. Zigaro takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL# Zigaro clinches with his opponent.
Ramsey has a couple of punches blocked by Zigaro.
Ramsey lands with a short shot to the head. Ramsey throws a head punch that misses. Zigaro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC# Zigaro manages to break the clinch.
Ramsey throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Zigaro lands a nice looking body kick. Ramsey has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Zigaro. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Ramsey connects with a crisp jab. Zigaro keeps Ramsey at a distance using the push kick. A head kick by Zigaro misses and Zigaro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Zigaro misses with a wild body shot. #T2# Zigaro scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Ramsey walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Zigaro misses the shot to the body. Zigaro thuds his shin into the meat of Ramsey's side. Zigaro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ramsey was well out of range. Poor timing from Zigaro. Ramsey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zigaro scores with a slapping inside leg kick. The fight stays on the outside here - Zigaro looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Ramsey throws a push kick but Zigaro slaps the foot to one side. Ramsey gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Zigaro avoids the head kick by Ramsey.
Zigaro misses with a hook
and Ramsey makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Ramsey avoids the head kick by Zigaro.
Zigaro fails to land with a series of punches.
#T3# Ramsey tries to bum rush Zigaro with a series of wild strikes but Zigaro uses good footwork to avoid the assault. A quick step to the side and Zigaro tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Zigaro throws a nice outside leg kick. Zigaro moves out of range of the body kick from Ramsey.
Zigaro digs a good hook to Ramsey's body.
Ramsey throws a lazy uppercut
and Zigaro counters with a nice uppercut. Zigaro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Ramsey moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Ramsey throws a nice head kick!
Nice body punch from Zigaro. Zigaro swings and misses with a shot to the body and Ramsey counters with a straight right hand. Zigaro looks to throw the jab but Ramsey is out of range. Ramsey uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zigaro. 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! Zigaro misses with a body shot.
Ramsey tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Ramsey on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T4# Ramsey missing with a left hand there. Zigaro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Zigaro lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ramsey backs up against the cage.
Zigaro throws out a loose jab but Ramsey uses good head movement to avoid it. Ramsey waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zigaro. Zigaro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Ramsey checks the leg kick nicely there.
Zigaro looks to land a right hand but Ramsey moved out of range. Ramsey tests Zigaro's chin there with a solid looking shot. Zigaro throws a body kick that misses. Zigaro fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ramsey on the side of the head. A solid leg kick lands there for Zigaro.
#CL# Zigaro gets a clinch. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Zigaro lands a left hand.
#CUT#That has opened up Bernard Ramsey's cut even more. Zigaro lands a left hand.
#BC# Zigaro breaks the clinch.
Ramsey throws a head kick that half lands.
Zigaro dips down and scores with a jab to the body. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tristan Zigaro dominated that round. The cut man is working on Bernard Ramsey's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Zigaro lands a high kick!
Zigaro stuns Ramsey with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Ramsey throws a sloppy head kick and Zigaro moves out of range easily. Zigaro lands the left hand. Ramsey tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Zigaro throws a half hearted mid kick. Zigaro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ramsey.
Ramsey has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Zigaro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ramsey counters with a straight right hand. Ramsey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zigaro dips to his left and cracks Ramsey with an uppercut! Good leg kick by Zigaro. Ramsey finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
#CL# Zigaro gets a clinch. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ramsey obliges. Ramsey prevents a body shot from Zigaro. A right handed body shot lands from Ramsey.
#T1# Ramsey struggles to land a body shot inside as Zigaro controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ramsey. Zigaro lands with a left to the head. A short uppercut from Ramsey. Ramsey tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Zigaro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ramsey backwards. Zigaro blocks an elbow strike. Zigaro misses with a punch on the inside.
Ramsey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zigaro stalls. Zigaro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Zigaro tries a body shot but Ramsey blocks it.
Zigaro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Zigaro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ramsey's elbow. #BC# Zigaro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Zigaro thumps Ramsey with a low kick. Ramsey throws a head kick that misses. Ramsey's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zigaro under the eye.#T2# A thudding body kick lands there by Ramsey!
Zigaro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ramsey can do to turn this around? Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Zigaro lands a nice looking body shot.
Zigaro misses the shot to the body. A punch combination from Ramsey misses. An inside leg kick lands from Ramsey. Zigaro scores with a hook to the body. Ramsey takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Zigaro lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ramsey takes a step back to recover. Ramsey is breathing heavily. Ramsey on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zigaro. Zigaro obviously looking to wear him down.
Zigaro throws a leg kick that misses. As Zigaro backs off Ramsey throws a huge counter combo but Zigaro manages to avoid it all.#CL# Zigaro moves into the clinch. Zigaro lands a right hand. Zigaro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zigaro. Zigaro misses with a punch to the body.
#T3# Zigaro avoids the elbow strike from Ramsey, against the cage.
Zigaro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zigaro lands a shoulder strike. Zigaro managing to block the knees to the body from Ramsey.
Zigaro misses with a body punch.
Ramsey takes a shot to the head. Ramsey's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Zigaro lands a nice uppercut. Zigaro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Ramsey lands a body punch. Zigaro blocks a body shot from Ramsey. Zigaro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ramseys head. Zigaro lands a hook to the side of the head. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zigaro. #BC# Zigaro breaks from the clinch.
A jab lands there for Zigaro. Zigaro tries a head kick but it misses.
Zigaro tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ramsey swats him away and circles back towards the center. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Zigaro connects with a crisp jab. #CUT#The cut above Bernard Ramsey's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T4# Ramsey looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Zigaro tries to score with a low kick but Ramsey moves his leg out of the way. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Zigaro - that will leave a mark!
#CL# Zigaro clinches up with Ramsey and pushes him back against the cage. Zigaro lands a hook to the side of the head. Zigaro has a couple of punches blocked by Ramsey.
Ramsey tries to work over Zigaro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Ramsey scores with a hook to the body. Nice body punch from Zigaro. Zigaro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zigaro lands on the inside with an uppercut. A short left from Zigaro. Zigaro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ramsey backwards. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Zigaro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ramsey misses with a short punch on the inside. Zigaro scores with a hook to the body. Ramsey creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Zigaro's defenses. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zigaro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tristan Zigaro dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Bernard Ramsey's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3# Ramsey takes a swing at Zigaro's ribcage but misses. Ramsey closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Zigaro fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ramsey on the side of the head. Tristan Zigaro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Ramsey stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zigaro. Ramsey connects with a good right hand that stumbles Zigaro. Zigaro circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Ramsey drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Ramsey throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Ramsey pivots, looking for a leg kick but Zigaro is out of range and Ramsey settles back down. Ramsey misses with the body kick and Zigaro makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Ramsey really felt that one! Zigaro lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ramsey takes a step back to recover. Zigaro throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Ramsey takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Zigaro connects with an inside leg kick. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Ramsey walks into a left hand. Donk. Zigaro catches Ramsey right on the button with a cross.#ROC#Ramsey is rocked!#T1# Ramsey drops his hands for a split second and Zigaro immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Ramsey face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Zigaro follows up with a right hand that knocks Ramsey into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tristan Zigaro! Tristan Zigaro retains his light heavyweight title! Tristan Zigaro thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
NYF 94: Zigaro vs Holton
Date: Dec 07, 2024 |
#R1# Dupree Holton is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zigaro sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Dupree Holton with a poor takedown enabling Zigaro to counter with a crisp jab. Dupree Holton dives in for a single leg takedown but Zigaro sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Tristan Zigaro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DeShaun Dupree Holton. Dupree Holton tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Zigaro defends well and Dupree Holton ends up having to push Zigaro into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Zigaro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dupree Holton moves away. Dupree Holton on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Zigaro lands a jab. Dupree Holton shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zigaro but Zigaro pushes him off and we're back to square one. Zigaro with the inside leg kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice jab there from Zigaro. The fighters circle, before Zigaro throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Dupree Holton's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Zigaro lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Tristan Zigaro! Tristan Zigaro retains his light heavyweight title! Tristan Zigaro spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
NYF 91: Zigaro vs Kramer III
Date: Nov 16, 2024 |
#R1# Zigaro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kramer.
Kramer is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#TD2# Kramer decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Zigaro makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work! Kramer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zigaro as he jumps to the side. Zigaro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Zigaro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kramer.
Kramer is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Zigaro misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zigaro misses with a straight left. Zigaro throws a leg kick but Kramer sees it coming and moves out of range. Crunch! Zigaro slams his shin into Kramer's torso. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Zigaro misses with a low kick. Zigaro throws a leg kick which misses Kramer's front leg but catches the back leg as Kramer tries to avoid it. Kramer shoots for a takedown but Zigaro saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T1# Zigaro slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Tristan Zigaro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Zigaro throws out a powerful jab. Kramer shoots in looking for a takedown. Zigaro tries to sprawl out of it but Kramer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Zigaro manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Tristan Zigaro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Kramer. Zigaro scores with a jab. Kramer acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Kramer closes the distance and clinches up with Zigaro, looking for a takedown. Kramer pushes Zigaro against the cage but Zigaro circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Zigaro fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kramer. Zigaro goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Kramer is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T2# Zigaro lands a jab to the nose. Kramer ducks under a wild hook from Zigaro. Zigaro misses with a looping left. Kramer is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Kramer ducks under a wild hook from Zigaro. Kramer is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Zigaro swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD2# and Kramer counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Zigaro blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kramer. Zigaro is in trouble now - Kramer has advanced to mount! #SUB2# Zigaro defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Kramer. Kramer working the ground and pound effectively.
Zigaro keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T3# Kramer breaks from Zigaro's wrist control and lands an elbow. #SUB2# Kramer with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Zigaro is trying to stand up. Zigaro is in a horrible position here. Kramer smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Kramer prevents Zigaro from getting the reversal.#SUB2# Zigaro defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Kramer. Zigaro is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB2# Kramer has control of Zigaro's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Zigaro regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Zigaro really wants to buck Kramer off and get back to his feet. Kramer looking to finish with strikes here!
#T4# Kramer landing shots from mount. Zigaro is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB2# Kramer working for a guillotine from mount but Zigaro is in no mood to give up. Zigaro trying desperately to get to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action! Kramer landing shots from mount. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Zigaro is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kramer raining down shots from the mount! Zigaro takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Zigaro squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Zigaro slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2# Kramer wants to work for an arm triangle but Zigaro is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kramer stops Zigaro from getting back to his feet.
#ES# Zigaro kicks off Kramer and gets to his feet. Zigaro thows a left - swing and a miss! Kramer is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tristan Zigaro will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2# Zigaro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kramer. Zigaro scores with a jab to the jaw. Zigaro misses the jab. Kramer tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Jon Kramer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Zigaro uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Zigaro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2# and Kramer counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ES# Zigaro pushes Kramer off and gets back to his feet.
Zigaro throws a shot from downtown. Kramer moves away and avoids it. Zigaro tests Kramer's chin there with a solid looking shot. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kramer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zigaro as he avoids it easily. Zigaro misses with a straight left. Kramer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zigaro.
And Kramer tries to counter it with a takedown but Zigaro pushes his down on his head and steps out. Zigaro tries to land a body kick#TD2# and Kramer counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Zigaro! #T1##SUB2# Kramer wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Zigaro, who protects the arm well. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Zigaro is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SUB2# Kramer tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Zigaro is looking for a sweep.#SUB2# Kramer tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kramer has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2# Kramer is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Zigaro knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2# Kramer is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Zigaro is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2# Zigaro is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here. Kramer lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. Zigaro is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Kramer is controlling him well. Jon Kramer has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2# Kramer wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Zigaro, who protects the arm well. Kramer lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #ES# Zigaro sneaks out the side door and pushes Kramer away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape. We've been told by Zigaro's head coaches at The Hidden that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Kramer fails with a takedown attempt. Tristan Zigaro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Kramer takes one to the side of the head.
#T3# Kramer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Zigaro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kramer dodges the punch combination from Zigaro.
Kramer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zigaro. Kramer feints the counter takedown.#CL# Zigaro clinches up with Kramer and pushes him back against the cage. Kramer blocking some punches.
Zigaro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kramer's elbow. Zigaro presses Kramer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Zigaro is defending well against a takedown attempt. Tristan Zigaro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Kramer. Kramer tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Zigaro smiles and moves away.
#T4# Zigaro buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Zigaro throws a body shot but no joy. Kramer takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #TD2# Kramer shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Zigaro's guard. This has been an exciting period of action! Zigaro avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #ES# Zigaro has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Kramer off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. Zigaro connects with a solid leg kick. Zigaro throws a body shot but no joy. Kramer walks into a left hand. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tristan Zigaro dominated that second round. That's time! Zigaro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3# Zigaro throws a head kick that misses #TD2# and Kramer counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Zigaro is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2# Kramer seems to be looking for submissions.
Zigaro pushes Kramer off looking to stand but Kramer dives back in and keeps control.
Kramer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #ES# Zigaro makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work! Tristan Zigaro is winning the standup battle so far. Zigaro throws a lazy body kick #TD2# and Kramer counters with a single leg into guard. Zigaro didn't expect that. This has been an exciting period of action! Kramer stopping the sweep attempt from Zigaro. Kramer throwing strikes from guard but Zigaro blocks nicely. Zigaro has control of Kramer's left arm, preventing Kramer from doing any damage. #SUB2# Kramer drops back looking for a leg! Zigaro is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Zigaro manages to kick Kramer off! Kramer jumps back into Zigaro's guard. Kramer pushes down on Zigaro's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T1# Kramer takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#ES# Zigaro makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work! Kramer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zigaro. Kramer tries to counter by closing the distance. Zigaro scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Kramer avoids the head kick by Zigaro.
Kramer is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Zigaro displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kramer. Zigaro jabs Kramer right on the nose. Kramer blinks but takes it well. Zigaro misses with a head kick.
Kramer changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T2# A bone on bone clash there as Kramer blocks the leg kick.
Zigaro throws a leg kick #TD2# so Kramer counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Zigaro preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Kramer sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Zigaro's guard. #SUB2# Kramer looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Zigaro is trying to stand back up but Kramer is controlling him
#SUB2# Kramer is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Zigaro is controlling Kramer's trapped leg to prevent Kramer from advancing to side control.#T3##ES# Zigaro manages to escape and get back to his feet! Kramer ducks right into an uppercut from Zigaro. Kramer fails to land the takedown. Kramer blocks the body kick.
Kramer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zigaro. Kramer is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Zigaro misses with a head kick.
Kramer doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Kramer goes for a double leg but Zigaro avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Zigaro continues to drive forward. Tristan Zigaro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Kramer. Zigaro lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kramer's sensitive parts. Zigaro lands a nice hook to Kramer's body. Kramer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T4# Kramer takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Zigaro throws a jab but it's blocked by Kramer. Kramer with the counter takedown but Zigaro avoids it easily. Zigaro thows a leg kick but Kramer checks it #TD2# and Kramer counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Zigaro has one foot on Kramer's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! A jab from Zigaro misses. Kramer with the counter takedown but Zigaro avoids it easily. Zigaro throws a half hearted mid kick. Kramer steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Zigaro. Zigaro tries to land a body kick#TD2# so Kramer counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Kramer with a flurry of punches that miss. Kramer passes Zigaro's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Zigaro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Zigaro wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tristan Zigaro clearly takes that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4# Zigaro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Kramer feints the counter takedown. Zigaro wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Zigaro misses with a kick to the body #TD2# and Kramer counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kramer's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Zigaro looking to control.
Kramer cracks Zigaro with a solid left hand. Zigaro is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kramer is controlling him. Kramer advances to half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES# Zigaro kicks Kramer off and gets back to his feet. Kramer tries to clinch but Zigaro is having none of it. Zigaro throws a body kick that misses #TD2# and Kramer counters with a nice double leg into guard. #T1# Kramer won't allow Zigaro to get back to his feet. It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kramer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Kramer won't allow Zigaro to get back to his feet. #SUB2# Kramer is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Kramer landing with the ground and pound. Zigaro wants to stand but Kramer is controlling the position. Kramer landing some decent shots from guard. Kramer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Kramer sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Zigaro's guard. Kramer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2# Zigaro is defending against the submission attempts here by Kramer.
#T2##ES# Zigaro pushes Kramer off and gets back to his feet. Kramer takes a body punch but keeps moving. A shot to the liver by Zigaro. Beautiful body shot. A leg kick checked by Kramer. Kramer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zigaro.#TD2# Kramer closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Zigaro to the mat! Zigaro manages to get full guard. Zigaro is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. This has been an exciting period of action! Zigaro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zigaro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Zigaro misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3# Zigaro misses with the head strike.
Zigaro misses with a short punch on the inside. Kramer looking for a takedown. Zigaro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#TD2# Kramer turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Zigaro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kramer can do to turn this around? Zigaro tries to escape but Kramer is in control. #SUB2# Kramer working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Zigaro is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Zigaro defending against the ground and pound. Zigaro wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done! Zigaro 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.#T4# Zigaro takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#SUB2# Kramer looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Zigaro sneaks back into half guard. Zigaro is trying to maintain the position but Kramer is very close to passing his half guard. Zigaro wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB2# Kramer is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kramer trying to mount his opponent but Zigaro defends it. #ES# Zigaro manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Kramer keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Tristan Zigaro will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5# Zigaro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kramer moves away. Kramer is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kramer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zigaro pinned against the cage. Zigaro gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Zigaro throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2# and Kramer counters with a single leg into guard. Zigaro didn't expect that. Zigaro is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Kramer presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #TD2# Kramer is trying to trip Zigaro. He has hold of a leg but Zigaro is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Kramer persists though and gets the takedown into guard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Zigaro trying to control the position.
#ES# Zigaro manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage. Zigaro presses Kramer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Kramer jumps guard but Zigaro turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T1# Zigaro scores with a nice hook to the head. Kramer is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell? Zigaro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kramer's elbow. Kramer jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Zigaro walks away with a smile on his face. Kramer gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Tristan Zigaro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Kramer. Zigaro pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kramer is out of range and Zigaro settles back down. A nice combination there by Zigaro.
Kramer goes for a double leg but Zigaro avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Zigaro continues to drive forward. A thudding body kick lands there by Zigaro!
Zigaro lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kramer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zigaro can pounce on him.
Zigaro punishes Kramer's body with a nice straight punch. Kramer closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Zigaro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kramer sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2# Zigaro throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. As Zigaro backs off Kramer throws a huge counter combo but Zigaro manages to avoid it all. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Zigaro throws a hook to the side of Kramer's head but Kramer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Kramer doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Zigaro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kramer moves away. And Kramer tries to counter it with a takedown but Zigaro pushes his down on his head and steps out. A jab from Zigaro misses. Zigaro throws the left hand but Kramer avoids the punch easily. And Kramer tries to counter it with a takedown but Zigaro pushes his down on his head and steps out. Zigaro lands with a good body shot. Kramer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Zigaro throws a body punch but Kramer moves out of range. Kramer changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T3# Kramer shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zigaro defends it nicely. Zigaro throws a head kick that misses. Zigaro throws a hook but Kramer blocks it. Kramer shoots in but Zigaro avoids the takedown attempt easily. Zigaro lands with an uppercut that bounces Kramer off the cage and back into range. Kramer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T4# A good leg kick by Zigaro. Kramer closes the distance and clinches up with Zigaro, looking for a takedown. Kramer pushes Zigaro against the cage but Zigaro circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Kramer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zigaro. Zigaro 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.
Kramer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zigaro throws out the jab. #CL# Zigaro has closed the distance and engaged Kramer in a clinch.
Zigaro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kramer's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Zigaro misses with the head strike.
Kramer is looking to take this one to the mat. Kramer is trying to pull guard but Zigaro turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. A head punch blocked on the inside by Kramer. Jon Kramer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Zigaro lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. This has been an exciting period of action! Zigaro lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kramer or not.
And that's the end of the fight! Tristan Zigaro showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Zigaro, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 50:45 Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 50:46 Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 50:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tristan Zigaro! Tristan Zigaro retains his light heavyweight title! Tristan Zigaro decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
NYF 89: Zigaro vs Georgijevic
Date: Oct 26, 2024 |
#R1# Georgijevic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zigaro. Zigaro jabbing away but nothing is landing. A little jabbing left from Georgijevic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Georgijevic lunges at Zigaro with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zigaro's hand. Georgijevic lunges at Zigaro with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zigaro's hand. Georgijevic throws the left hand but Zigaro avoids the punch easily. Georgijevic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Georgijevic misses with an uppercut. Zigaro saw that one coming. Georgijevic looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Georgijevic looks to land a right hand but Zigaro moved out of range. Zigaro fires out a quick counter leg kick but Georgijevic just manages to avoid it. Zigaro missing with a left hand there. Georgijevic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Georgijevic lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Georgijevic thuds his right hand into Zigaro's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. This has been an exciting period of action! Zigaro takes a swing at Georgijevic's ribcage but misses. A nice inside leg kick there by Zigaro. That's going to slow Georgijevic down. Zigaro shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Georgijevic looks like he wants to counter punch here. Zigaro moves out of range of the body kick from Georgijevic.
#KD2# Georgijevic catches Zigaro napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Zigaro to the canvas!
#ROC2#Zigaro is rocked! Zigaro has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Georgijevic has passed into side control.
Oh Zigaro is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1# Georgijevic is looking to take a break and control but Zigaro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Zigaro seems to have got his legs back now. Zigaro is looking to get back to his feet here but Georgijevic is keeping cool and he's managed to take Zigaro's back. Zigaro trying to control the hands but Georgijevic won't let him. Georgijevic really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Zigaro. Zigaro is trying to get back to his feet but Georgijevic has full control of the position and if anything, Zigaro has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Zigaro turns into Georgijevic and is now in his guard.
Zigaro wanted to stand there but Georgijevic had control of the position. Zigaro controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Georgijevic controlling the position. Georgijevic's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Georgijevic looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3# Zigaro trying to control but Georgijevic is working from the bottom. Georgijevic is trying to control the position but Zigaro postures up. Georgijevic keeping full guard, as Zigaro tries to pass. Zigaro is working hard here to advance position. Zigaro sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Georgijevic's guard. #T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Zigaro tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #SU# Zigaro stands up out of the half guard. Georgijevic misses with a right hand and Zigaro counters with a low kick, right behind Georgijevic 's knee. Georgijevic misses with a wild combination.
Zigaro throws a jab when Georgijevic was well out of range. Georgijevic throws a body shot but no joy. Zigaro is looking to counter punch. Zigaro gets off balance looking for a body kick and Georgijevic counters with a stiff right hand. Georgijevic keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Georgijevic looks to land a right hand but Zigaro moved out of range. We've been told by Zigaro's head coaches at The Hidden that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Georgijevic misses with a looping right. A nice leg kick lands there from Zigaro. Zigaro connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Zigaro takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Drago Georgijevic dominated that round. That's time! Zigaro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# Zigaro gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Georgijevic. Georgijevic throws a jab but it's blocked by Zigaro. Zigaro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Georgijevic throws out the jab. Zigaro fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. A punch lands to the side of Zigaro 's head but he takes it in his stride. Zigaro walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#KD2# Oh, that's a big right hand from Georgijevic and Zigaro goes tumbling to the canvas! Georgijevic follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Zigaro trying to control here.
Zigaro wants to get back to his feet. Georgijevic trying to pass the guard but Zigaro defending well. Zigaro is trying to stand back up but Georgijevic is controlling him
Zigaro tries to get to full guard but Georgijevic has control of the leg. #T1# Zigaro is trying to stand.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Georgijevic has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Georgijevic thows a left - swing and a miss! A thudding body kick lands there by Zigaro!
A cross from Zigaro lands. Georgijevic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zigaro. Georgijevic misses with an attempted mid kick.
Zigaro throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#CUT#It looks like Drago Georgijevic has been cut. Georgijevic has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Georgijevic throws a body punch but Zigaro moves out of range. Georgijevic connects with a jab. Georgijevic misses with a low kick.
#T2# Zigaro lands with a nice body kick. Georgijevic misses the jab. Georgijevic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zigaro sees it coming and avoids it easily. Zigaro turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Zigaro misses with a leg kick and Georgijevic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Georgijevic throws a lazy right hand but Zigaro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. A big left from Georgijevic misses. Georgijevic takes a jab right on the kisser.
Zigaro with a nice calf kick. Zigaro staying out of range there. Zigaro on the wrong end of a nice hook. Georgijevic misses with a wild body shot. Georgijevic blocks the body kick.
Zigaro throws a half hearted mid kick. Zigaro misses the shot to the body. #T3# Zigaro throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Georgijevic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Georgijevic scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zigaro doesn't seem bothered though. Zigaro ducks under a wild hook from Georgijevic. Georgijevic throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Zigaro counters with a low kick, right behind Georgijevic 's knee. Zigaro avoids the head kick by Georgijevic.
Georgijevic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zigaro.#CL# Zigaro forces Georgijevic back against the ropes and clinches. Georgijevic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zigaro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zigaro pushes Georgijevic back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head. Zigaro is leaning against Georgijevic and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Georgijevic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zigaro working some nice short punches in the clinch. Zigaro 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. Georgijevic misses with a punch on the inside.
Zigaro throws a punch but it's blocked by Georgijevic. This has been an exciting period of action! Georgijevic misses with a punch to the body.
Zigaro pushes Georgijevic back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch. Georgijevic is breathing heavily. Zigaro lands a nice uppercut.#T4# Zigaro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Georgijevic struggles to land a body shot inside as Zigaro controls his hands.
Georgijevic swings wildly with an uppercut but Zigaro uses good head movement to avoid it. A right hand to the body from Zigaro.
#BC# Zigaro manages to break the clinch.
Georgijevic takes a jab right on the kisser.
Zigaro fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Zigaro lands a leg kick that knocks Georgijevic off balance momentarily. Nice straight punches there by Zigaro. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Zigaro. Georgijevic misses with a lunging right hand
and Zigaro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Zigaro throws a nice inside leg kick. Georgijevic takes a body punch but keeps moving. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Zigaro goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Zigaro with a nice calf kick. Zigaro lands a jab to the head.
Georgijevic misses with a hook. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tristan Zigaro will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Drago Georgijevic's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3# The fighters circling - Georgijevic throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Zigaro takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Georgijevic throws a hook but Zigaro avoids it easily. Georgijevic pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Zigaro misses with a straight right. Zigaro will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Zigaro defending well as Georgijevic loads up on a big left hand. Zigaro throws a quick counter kick to the body but Georgijevic avoids it. Zigaro pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Zigaro lands with a nice body kick. Georgijevic's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Georgijevic throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Zigaro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Zigaro jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Zigaro lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. A jab from Georgijevic does it's job there. Zigaro moves out of range as Georgijevic strikes. Zigaro staying out of range there. Zigaro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Georgijevic throws a lazy uppercut
and Zigaro counters with a body kick. Georgijevic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1# Zigaro slips under a jab. Zigaro is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Zigaro swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Georgijevic. Georgijevic takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. A decent looking body kick lands there for Zigaro.#CL# Zigaro has Georgijevic up against the ropes in a clinch.
Zigaro digs a right hand underneath Georgijevic's ribcage. Georgijevic let out a lung full of air as it connected. Georgijevic prevents a body shot from Zigaro. Georgijevic misses with the head strike.
Zigaro lands with a left to the head. Georgijevic prevents a body shot from Zigaro. Zigaro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Georgijevic prevents a body shot from Zigaro. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zigaro. Zigaro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zigaro is leaning against Georgijevic and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Zigaro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T2# Zigaro misses with a short punch on the inside. Georgijevic tries to throw a body punch but Zigaro avoids it by throwing Georgijevic back against the ropes. Zigaro swings wildly with an uppercut but Georgijevic uses good head movement to avoid it. Zigaro pushes Georgijevic back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch. 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! Zigaro works on Georgijevic's body with a couple of short punches. A nice left hand lands by Zigaro.
Zigaro scores with a hook to the body. Zigaro lands a right hand. Zigaro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Tristan Zigaro has scored more points in the clinch so far. Zigaro digs a right hand underneath Georgijevic's ribcage. Georgijevic let out a lung full of air as it connected. Zigaro lands a shoulder strike. Zigaro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Georgijevic backwards. Zigaro is leaning against Georgijevic and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Zigaro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zigaro displaying some good clinch control by pressing Georgijevic up against the ropes. Zigaro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Georgijevic backwards. A nice left hand lands by Zigaro.
#T3# Zigaro misses with a punch to the body.
Zigaro works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Zigaro lands a right hand. Zigaro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zigaro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zigaro misses with a hook from the clinch. A head punch on the inside from Zigaro fails to land. Zigaro misses with some punches.
Georgijevic prevents a body shot from Zigaro. With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Zigaro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Zigaro lands a body punch. Zigaro lands a body punch. Nice body punch from Zigaro - that landed with a thud.
Zigaro scores with an uppercut up the middle. Zigaro trying to control the position but instead, Georgijevic has worked for underhooks and has pushed Zigaro into the ropes. A short uppercut from Zigaro. Zigaro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zigaro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4# Georgijevic throws a head punch that misses. Georgijevic throws a punch but it's blocked by Zigaro. Georgijevic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zigaro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Georgijevic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
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! Zigaro stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Zigaro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Zigaro working some nice short punches in the clinch. Zigaro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Zigaro struggles to land a body shot inside as Georgijevic controls his hands.
Zigaro blocks an uppercut.
Zigaro just leaning against Georgijevic, taking a breather. A short right hand to the side of the head by Zigaro. Georgijevic working aggressively here.
Zigaro works on Georgijevic's body with a couple of short punches. Zigaro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Zigaro - that landed with a thud.
Zigaro tries to throw a body punch but Georgijevic avoids it by throwing Zigaro back against the ropes. Zigaro scores with a shot to the side of Georgijevic's head. Zigaro lands a nice uppercut. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tristan Zigaro clearly takes that round. The cut man is working on Drago Georgijevic's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4# Georgijevic takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. A swing and a miss from Georgijevic. Zigaro misses with a body shot.
Georgijevic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zigaro.
Zigaro scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Zigaro lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Georgijevic misses with a right hand and Georgijevic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#Georgijevic is rocked! Georgijevic misses with a hook
and Zigaro counters with an outside leg kick.
Georgijevic is still on wobbly legs! Can Zigaro finish him?#KD# Zigaro lands a big head kick that sends Georgijevic tumbling to the mat! Zigaro takes a step backwards and waves Georgijevic back to his feet - he wants the finish! 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! Zigaro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Georgijevic. Georgijevic misses with a hook
and Zigaro counters with a huge left! Georgijevic is in big trouble! He's backing up but Zigaro isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Georgijevic from any more damage. A dominating finish by Zigaro!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tristan Zigaro! Tristan Zigaro retains his light heavyweight title! A very excited looking Tristan Zigaro rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
NYF 86: Carter vs Brewer
Date: Oct 05, 2024 |
#R1# Kramer slips under a jab from Zigaro. Zigaro paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Kramer has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Zigaro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kramer half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Zigaro misses with a kick to the body #TD# and Kramer counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Zigaro has control of Kramer's left arm, preventing Kramer from doing any damage. Kramer stands and throws Zigaro's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB# Kramer thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Zigaro tries to get back to half guard but can't. Kramer has knee on belly and moves into mount. Zigaro is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T1##SUB# Kramer has control of Zigaro's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Zigaro regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#SUB# Kramer is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Zigaro is surviving well by controlling Kramer's body position as best he can. Zigaro takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kramer cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Zigaro really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Zigaro is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Kramer has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Zigaro's face.
Kramer is in the full mount, landing strikes. Zigaro regains half guard.#ES2# Zigaro has one foot on Kramer's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Zigaro misses with a wild combination.
#T2# Zigaro throws the left hand but Kramer avoids the punch easily. Tristan Zigaro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Zigaro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tristan Zigaro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Zigaro dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Kramer looks for a takedown but Zigaro sprawls well. Zigaro throws out a counter right but Kramer avoids it with no problem. Kramer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Zigaro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Kramer changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Zigaro looks to throw the jab but Kramer is out of range. Kramer tries to counter by clinching up but Zigaro breaks away and moves out of range.#T3# Kramer tries for a takedown but Zigaro circles away easily and Zigaro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Kramer with a lazy takedown attempt and Zigaro counters with a stiff right hand. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Kramer. That's going to take a lot out of him.#KD2# Zigaro feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Kramer sprawling to the canvas! Kramer rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Zigaro finish him?!
#ROC2#Kramer is rocked! Zigaro lands with a straight right. Kramer didn't see that one coming. Oh Kramer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2# Zigaro pushes Kramer up against the cage in a clinch. Kramer seems to have got his legs back now. Kramer tries to pull guard but Zigaro forces him back to his feet, against the cage. A body shot lands from Zigaro.
Zigaro stops a takedown attempt from Kramer.
Kramer changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Zigaro fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Zigaro throws a series of punches but Kramer moves out of range. #T4# Zigaro throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL2# Zigaro takes the fight into the clinch. Zigaro dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Zigaro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Zigaro misses with a body punch.
#BC2# Zigaro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zigaro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kramer manages to avoid it. Kramer is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Kramer takes a jab right on the kisser.
#CL2# Zigaro moves into the clinch. Kramer is trying to drag Zigaro to the mat but Zigaro just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Zigaro lands with a short head shot on the inside. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tristan Zigaro dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2# Zigaro swats away the attempt to clinch by Kramer. Kramer checks a low kick from Zigaro.#CL2# Zigaro gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Zigaro tries to throw a body punch but Kramer avoids it by throwing Zigaro back against the cage. Zigaro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Zigaro is pressed up against the cage. Kramer has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Zigaro down to the mat. Zigaro avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Zigaro has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Zigaro scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Kramer gets tackled into the cage by Zigaro. Zigaro maintains the clinch. Kramer tries to score a body lock takedown but Zigaro shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Kramer jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Zigaro walks away with a smile on his face. Kramer gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Kramer. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2# Zigaro clinches up with Kramer and pushes him back against the cage.#T1# Zigaro tries to work over Kramer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Zigaro stalling against the cage.
#TD# Kramer has clasped his hands together around Zigaro's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #ES2# Zigaro throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done! Zigaro misses with a body shot
#TD# so Kramer counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. This has been an exciting period of action! Kramer works a leg free and moves into half guard. Kramer 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. Zigaro pushes Kramer off looking to stand but Kramer dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB# Kramer is working for a submission of some sort.
Kramer stops Zigaro from getting back to his feet.
#SUB# Kramer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zigaro is just riding it out for now. Kramer eventually gives up the hold. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Kramer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zigaro has managed to free his arm - good work. Jon Kramer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2# Zigaro preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB# Kramer is trying to work for a kimura but Zigaro is defending well.
Zigaro wants to improve his position but Kramer is controlling well.
#SUB# Kramer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zigaro has managed to free his arm - good work. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Zigaro looks like he's trying to stand up.
Zigaro is looking to get back to is feet but Kramer passes into side control.
#SUB# Kramer working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T3# Zigaro regains half guard.#ES2# Zigaro pushes Kramer off and gets back to his feet. Zigaro throws a head kick but Kramer moves out of range.
Zigaro thuds a left hand into Kramer's body.#TD# Kramer throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Zigaro was covering up waiting for the punch and Kramer finishes the takedown easily into guard. Zigaro manages to escape and get back to his feet.
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! Zigaro just misses with a punch to the body.
Kramer drops down looking for a counter takedown but Zigaro sprawls and moves away. Kramer takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T4# Zigaro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kramer appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Kramer gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Zigaro counters with a good, hard body kick but Kramer shrugs it off. Kramer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kramer shoots in but Zigaro avoids the takedown attempt easily. No luck for Kramer with that takedown attempt. Zigaro falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL# and Kramer holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tristan Zigaro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. 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.#R3# Zigaro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kramer. Kramer is looking to counter the offense by Zigaro and move into the clinch. Kramer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zigaro circles away. Zigaro tries to clinch but Kramer moves out of range. Kramer tries to counter with a takedown but Zigaro is quick to defend against it. Zigaro circles away from the clinch attempt#KD2# and Zigaro counters with a crisp right hand that drops Kramer! Zigaro lets Kramer back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT2#It looks like Jon Kramer has been cut. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Zigaro misses with a hook. Kramer appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Kramer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kramer avoids the body shot from Zigaro.
#T1# A swing and a miss from Zigaro. Kramer slips under a jab. Zigaro throws an overhand right that lands on Kramer's shoulder, as Kramer tries to avoid the shot. Zigaro just misses with a punch to the body.
Zigaro dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Kramer tries for a takedown but Zigaro circles away easily and Zigaro counters with a two punch combo. Zigaro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL2# Kramer gets tackled into the cage by Zigaro. Zigaro maintains the clinch. #T2# Kramer drops down looking for an ankle pick but Zigaro pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Kramer. That's going to take a lot out of him. The fighters circle momentarily. Zigaro darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Zigaro throws a looping overhand right but Kramer ducks down to avoid it. Kramer attempts a counter takedown but Zigaro avoids it well and moves away. Zigaro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kramer manages to avoid it. Kramer appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Zigaro swats away the attempt to clinch by Kramer. Zigaro misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T3# Kramer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zigaro tries to avoid it but Kramer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zigaro to the ground. Zigaro escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Zigaro swings for the body but Kramer moves out of range.
Zigaro connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Zigaro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kramer moves away. Jon Kramer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Zigaro misses with a hook. Kramer ducked under it nicely. Zigaro cracks a nice hook into Kramer's ribs. Nice defenses there by Kramer.#TD# Zigaro tries to sprawl but Kramer drives through with a takedown into half guard. Zigaro has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Kramer is on him like a limpet, forcing Zigaro back against the cage.#T4# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A short uppercut from Zigaro. A right handed body shot lands from Zigaro.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Zigaro digs a right hand into Kramer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kramer's gas tank. A right hook to the body lands for Zigaro.
Zigaro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kramers head. Kramer wants to take the fight to the mat but Zigaro manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Zigaro lands a body shot. Zigaro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kramers head. Zigaro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kramers head. Zigaro lands on the inside with an uppercut. Zigaro lands a body punch. Zigaro lands a body punch. Good body shot from Zigaro.
Zigaro stalling.
Zigaro pushes Kramer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Kramer changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Zigaro fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Zigaro misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tristan Zigaro really dominated that round. The cut man is working on Jon Kramer's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4# Zigaro tries to land a front kick but Kramer steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Kramer with a poor takedown and Zigaro counters with a right hand from hell and Kramer is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tristan Zigaro! Tristan Zigaro is the new light heavyweight champion! A very excited looking Tristan Zigaro rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 41
Date: Sep 11, 2024 |
#R1# Zigaro takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Zigaro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dean is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Zigaro with a body shot. A head kick by Dean misses #CL# and Zigaro counters by moving into the clinch. Dean lands a hook that snaps the head of Zigaro backwards. Zigaro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zigaro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zigaro has a couple of punches blocked by Dean.
Dean lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zigaro backwards. Zigaro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dean backwards. Zigaro is leaning against Dean and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC2# Dean manages to break the clinch.
We've been told by Zigaro's head coaches at The Hidden that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Dean fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zigaro manages to avoid it. Zigaro tries a low kick but Dean avoids it. Zigaro turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Dean scores with the left hand. Zigaro knows he should have avoided that one. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Zigaro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dean throws an overhand right that lands on Zigaro's shoulder, as Zigaro tries to avoid the shot. Dean misses with a series of wild punches.
#T1# Zigaro tried to score with a low kick but Dean checks it. Zigaro takes a body punch but keeps moving. Dean swings for the body but Zigaro moves out of range.
Zigaro jabs Dean to the body, keeping him at a distance.#KD# Oooooh!!! Zigaro has knocked Dean down with a huge combo! Zigaro steps away and waves a wobbly Dean back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Dean is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Randall Dean has been cut. Dean checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Zigaro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. A slapping body kick lands there for Zigaro. Dean looks winded! Zigaro throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dean counters with a left to the body. Zigaro throws a right hand that misses
and Dean cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Zigaro throws out a powerful jab. Dean is still on wobbly legs! Can Zigaro finish him? A shot to the body from Dean misses #CL# and Zigaro moves into the clinch. Dean seems to have recovered his senses. Zigaro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T2# A head punch on the inside from Zigaro fails to land. Dean misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dean is working Zigaro over against the cage. A body shot lands from Zigaro.
Dean stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Zigaro misses with a body punch.
Dean misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dean swings wildly with an uppercut but Zigaro uses good head movement to avoid it. Dean scores with an uppercut up the middle. Zigaro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dean prevents a body shot from Zigaro. Zigaro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zigaro throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Zigaro lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zigaro can't find room to land a body shot as Dean controls the action.
Dean has a couple of punches blocked by Zigaro.
Zigaro works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T3# A short right from Zigaro on the inside. Dean is trying to break the clinch but Zigaro is controlling him. Zigaro lands a nice shot to the body. Zigaro pushes Dean back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Still in the clinch, Zigaro scores with a nice short uppercut. A right hook to the body lands for Zigaro.
Zigaro lands with a left to the head. Zigaro is working Dean over against the cage. Zigaro tries to work over Dean's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Zigaro tries a body shot but Dean blocks it.
Zigaro works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hand to the body from Zigaro.
Zigaro leaning his opponent against the cage. Zigaro lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Zigaro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zigaro blocks a body shot from Dean. Dean takes a shot to the head. #T4# Dean fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Zigaro gets through Dean's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Zigaro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Zigaro. Zigaro tries to throw a body punch but Dean avoids it by throwing Zigaro back against the cage. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zigaro. Zigaro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dean backwards. Still in the clinch, Zigaro scores with a nice short uppercut. Zigaro's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Zigaro scores with a shoulder strike. Zigaro leaning his opponent against the cage. A right hand to the body from Zigaro.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Zigaro misses with a punch to the body.
Zigaro managing to block the knees to the body from Dean.
Dean working hard to break the clinch. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tristan Zigaro dominated that round. The cut man is working on Randall Dean's cut. That's time! Zigaro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# Zigaro pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Dean is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Zigaro rather than just go for the knockout. Dean swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Zigaro connects with a crisp jab. Zigaro lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Dean fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zigaro manages to avoid it. Dean throws a hook but Zigaro avoids it easily. Dean scores with a jab to the body. Dean misses with a head kick.
Zigaro is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Dean throws a sloppy head kick and Zigaro moves out of range easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dean throws a body punch but Zigaro moves out of range. A counter left hand to the body from Zigaro misses its target. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Zigaro - that will leave a mark!
Dean is breathing heavily. Zigaro thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Dean if he has to take too many more of those.
Zigaro 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. Dean throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Zigaro cracks Dean with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Dean tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Zigaro pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Dean is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tristan Zigaro! Tristan Zigaro tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
NYF 79: Belmiro vs Van Elburg
Date: Aug 17, 2024 |
#R1# Kramer fails with a takedown attempt. Zigaro looks to throw a body kick#TD2# and Kramer counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Kramer not landing any meaningful shots this time. Kramer tries to pass to full mount but Zigaro defends it. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# Kramer wants to work for an arm triangle but Zigaro is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Zigaro's coaches at The Hidden have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#SUB2# Kramer looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Zigaro avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kramer. #T1##SUB2# Kramer is trying to work for a kimura but Zigaro is defending well.
Kramer passes to full mount! Zigaro wants to try and get back to his feet. Kramer throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. Zigaro trying desperately to get to his feet.
#SUB2# Kramer jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Zigaro is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Zigaro and Kramer has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#SUB2# Kramer tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kramer has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T2# Zigaro managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kramer.
#SUB2# Kramer tries for a kimura but Zigaro is defending well. Zigaro prevents Kramer from improving position. #SUB2# Kramer goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Zigaro rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kramer's guard! Nice work there by Zigaro! #SUB2# Kramer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Zigaro won't allow Kramer to sweep him here. #SUB2# Kramer is looking for a triangle but Zigaro pushes his legs off easily.
#T3##SUB2# Zigaro is posturing up here but Kramer has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Zigaro tries to roll out but it's too tight and Zigaro has to tap! Slick submission there by Kramer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jon Kramer! Jon Kramer is the new light heavyweight champion! |
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Event:
NYF 73: Zigaro vs Vogels
Date: Jul 06, 2024 |
#R1# Vogels does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Vogels with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've been told by Zigaro's head coaches at The Hidden that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Vogels is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Vogels throws an off balance right hand
#KD# and Zigaro counters with a crisp one two that drops Vogels! Zigaro thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Vogels to his feet! Vogels is in big trouble!#ROC#Vogels is rocked! Zigaro throws a sloppy body shot
and Vogels counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Vogels is still on wobbly legs! Can Zigaro finish him? Vogels throws a head kick but Zigaro moves out of range.
Vogels seems to have recovered his senses. A nice leg kick lands there from Zigaro. Vogels misses with a leg kick. Vogels looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Zigaro is looking to score with low kicks. Vogels throws out a counter right but Zigaro avoids it with no problem. Zigaro tries to work over Vogels's front leg with a kick but Vogels checks it. Vogels misses with a hook
and Zigaro counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Vogels connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Zigaro throws a front kick aimed at Vogels's knee but Vogels avoids it well. Vogels lands a nice shot to the body.
#T1# Vogels lands with a shot to the body. Vogels steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zigaro.#KD# Oooooh!!! Zigaro has knocked Vogels down with a huge combo! Zigaro steps away and waves a wobbly Vogels back to his feet! This one might not go much longer! Zigaro takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Vogels throws a leg kick but Zigaro checks it. Vogels wants to stay close but Zigaro steps back to make room for something. Vogels seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Zigaro and Vogels drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Tristan Zigaro! Tristan Zigaro retains his light heavyweight title! Tristan Zigaro decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
NYF 68: Dandrakulo vs Zigaro
Date: May 25, 2024 |
#R1# Dandrakulo throws a body shot but no joy. Zigaro stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dandrakulo. Dandrakulo loads up on a big right hand but Zigaro slips the punch. Dandrakulo connects with a leg kick. Zigaro checks a leg kick. Dandrakulo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Zigaro counters with a stiff right hand. Good exchange - Dandrakulo coming out on top. Dandrakulo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Zigaro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Zigaro moves out of range of the strikes. Dandrakulo throws a body punch but Zigaro moves out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Zigaro lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. A kick lands to the mid section there for Dandrakulo. Zigaro throws a body punch but Dandrakulo moves out of range. We've been told by Dandrakulo's head coaches at The Scrap Squad that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Zigaro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Dandrakulo throws a sloppy head kick and Zigaro moves out of range easily. Zigaro throws a big counter head kick but Dandrakulo avoids it with no problem.#T1# Zigaro thows a left - swing and a miss! Dandrakulo lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Zigaro backs up against the cage.
Zigaro moves out of range of the leg kick from Dandrakulo. Dandrakulo catches Zigaro with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Zigaro uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dandrakulo has time to react. Dandrakulo moves out of range as Zigaro throws a body kick.
The crowd cheers as Dandrakulo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Zigaro doesn't seem phased though. Dandrakulo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Dandrakulo misses with the combination.
Zigaro feints a counter leg kick. A big left from Dandrakulo misses. Dandrakulo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zigaro counters with a nice uppercut. This has been an exciting period of action! Zigaro takes a body punch but keeps moving. Dandrakulo scoring well with a low kick there.
Dandrakulo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Zigaro moves out of range of the body kick. Zigaro follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#T2# Dandrakulo lands a head kick!
Zigaro moves out of range of the leg kick from Dandrakulo. Zigaro replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Dandrakulo blocks it well. Dandrakulo throws a right hand that misses
and Zigaro counters with a right hand to the body. Dandrakulo dips to his left and cracks Zigaro with an uppercut! Zigaro takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Samson Dandrakulo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2# Zigaro rushes Dandrakulo and presses him up against the cage. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dandrakulo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Zigaro's brow. Dandrakulo lands a left hand.
Dandrakulo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dandrakulo is looking to break free of the clinch but Zigaro has double underhooks. Dandrakulo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zigaro pushes Dandrakulo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Zigaro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2# Zigaro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Dandrakulo walks into a jab. Dandrakulo throws the left hand but Zigaro avoids the punch easily. Zigaro appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Dandrakulo throws a body shot but no joy. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zigaro! But no joy.#T3# Dandrakulo checks the leg kick. Zigaro misses with a looping left. Dandrakulo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Zigaro throws a body shot but no joy. Zigaro with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL2# Zigaro rushes Dandrakulo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Zigaro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dandrakulo backwards. Dandrakulo misses with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Nice body punch from Zigaro. Zigaro misses with a punch to the body.
Dandrakulo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Dandrakulo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Dandrakulo tries a body shot but Zigaro blocks it.
Dandrakulo misses with a body punch.
Zigaro lands a body punch in the clinch. Dandrakulo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Zigaro prevents a body shot from Dandrakulo. #T4# Dandrakulo blocks a body shot from Zigaro. This has been an exciting period of action! Dandrakulo letting Zigaro take a breather here. Dandrakulo misses with a knee to the head. #BC# Dandrakulo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zigaro takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Zigaro thows a body kick. Dandrakulo tries to catch it but that hurt him. Dandrakulo is breathing heavily. Zigaro buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Zigaro with a hook.#CUT2#It looks like Samson Dandrakulo has been cut. Zigaro scores with a hook to the body. Dandrakulo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Zigaro connects with a body shot. Dandrakulo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#KD2# Zigaro cracks Dandrakulo with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Zigaro has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Dandrakulo to stand back up!#ROC2#Dandrakulo is rocked! Zigaro finds Dandrakulo's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Dandrakulo flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Zigaro lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Dandrakulo will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tristan Zigaro! Tristan Zigaro is the new light heavyweight champion! |
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Event:
NYF 64: Tucker vs Carter II
Date: Apr 27, 2024 |
#R1##CL2# Zigaro moves into the clinch. Zigaro working aggressively here.
Zigaro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Toniolis head. Still in the clinch, Tonioli scores with a nice short uppercut. Zigaro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Tonioli lands a left hand.
#BC# Tonioli breaks the clinch.
Tonioli scores with a sloppy right hand. Zigaro should have avoided that one. Zigaro scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Zigaro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Zigaro scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tonioli doesn't seem bothered though. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2# Zigaro moves into the clinch. Tonioli blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zigaro misses with a short punch on the inside. Zigaro working some nice short punches in the clinch. Tonioli lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1# Zigaro cracks Tonioli with a nice body shot.#BC2# Zigaro manages to break the clinch.
Tonioli misses with an uppercut
and Zigaro makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Tonioli is breathing heavily. Zigaro lands a body shot.
Zigaro fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tonioli has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Zigaro throws a lazy body kick and Tonioli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Zigaro scores with a body shot.
Tristan Zigaro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Zigaro throws a leg kick which misses Tonioli's front leg but catches the back leg as Tonioli tries to avoid it. Tonioli stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zigaro. Zigaro lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Zigaro scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tonioli doesn't seem bothered though. #T2# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Zigaro turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Zigaro's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tonioli under the eye.#CUT2#It looks like Vinicius Tonioli has been cut. Zigaro is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tonioli rather than just go for the knockout. Zigaro misses with a wild body shot. Tonioli throws a counter high kick but Zigaro was just alert enough to avoid it. Zigaro throws a sloppy head kick and Tonioli moves out of range easily. Zigaro lands a nice looking body shot.
Zigaro lands a slapping body shot.
Zigaro tries to land a leg kick but Tonioli saw it coming and moves away.
Zigaro throws a sloppy body shot
and Zigaro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Zigaro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. An attempted straight right counter from Tonioli misses the target.#T3# Zigaro lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tonioli slips under a jab. Tonioli appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Zigaro misses with a wild body shot. Tonioli lands a nice looking body shot.
#CL2# Zigaro clinches up against the cage. Tonioli stalling in the clinch but Zigaro improves position. Zigaro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tonioli lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Zigaro has a couple of punches blocked by Tonioli.
Tonioli is trying to break free. A right hand to the body from Zigaro.
Tonioli has a couple of punches blocked by Zigaro.
#T4# A right hand to the body from Zigaro.
Zigaro cracks Tonioli with a nice body shot. Zigaro lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC2# Zigaro breaks the clinch.
Zigaro scores with a hook. Tonioli takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. That kick from Zigaro tenderised Tonioli's leg. Tonioli is trying to keep his angry face on. Tonioli takes one on the button. Zigaro lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tonioli's sensitive parts. Tonioli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tonioli throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zigaro counters with a body kick. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tristan Zigaro dominated that round. The cut man is working on Vinicius Tonioli's cut. That's time! Tonioli's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# That kick from Zigaro tenderised Tonioli's leg. Tonioli is trying to keep his angry face on. A low kick lands for Zigaro.
Zigaro fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tonioli looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Zigaro explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Zigaro connects with a body shot. Zigaro misses with an uppercut
and Tonioli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Zigaro connects with a leg kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Zigaro has closed the distance and engaged Tonioli in a clinch.
Tonioli swings wildly with an uppercut but Zigaro uses good head movement to avoid it. Zigaro lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T1# Zigaro scores with a shot to the side of Tonioli's head. Zigaro has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Zigaro misses with some punches.
Tristan Zigaro seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. A head punch on the inside from Zigaro fails to land. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zigaro. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Zigaro gets through Tonioli's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Still in the clinch, Zigaro scores with a nice short uppercut. Zigaro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zigaro lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tonioli. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Tonioli blocks an uppercut.
Tonioli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Zigaro misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2# Zigaro manages to break the clinch.
#KD2# Zigaro lands a left and a right that send Tonioli crashing to the mat, dazed. Zigaro thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Tonioli is rocked! 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! Zigaro seems to be stalking Tonioli here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Tonioli drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Tristan Zigaro! |
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Event:
NYF 58: Traumen vs Tijhoff
Date: Mar 16, 2024 |
#R1# Zigaro throws a wild body kick that Rotiz sees coming a mile off. Rotiz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Zigaro delivers a nice body kick. A solid body kick from Zigaro. The fight stays on the outside here - Rotiz looks like he's thinking about clinching though. A little jabbing left from Zigaro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. A head kick from Zigaro lands but Rotiz takes it in his stride. #CUT2#It looks like Toti Rotiz has been cut.#CL2# Zigaro closes the distance and clinches.#BC# Rotiz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Zigaro misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zigaro jabs Rotiz to the body, keeping him at a distance. Zigaro uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Zigaro fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rotiz.#T1# Zigaro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zigaro 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.
Zigaro tries to land a front kick but Rotiz steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Rotiz is looking to counter the offense by Zigaro and move into the clinch. Crunch! Zigaro slams his shin into Rotiz's torso. Rotiz throws a nice looking combination but Zigaro bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Rotiz with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Zigaro to score with a decent uppercut. Zigaro throws out a loose jab but Rotiz uses good head movement to avoid it. Rotiz moves out of range as Zigaro throws a body kick.
Rotiz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zigaro is fending him off so far but Rotiz persists. Nope, Zigaro circles away and we're back to standing. Zigaro scores with a shot to the body.
Rotiz dips to his left and cracks Zigaro with an uppercut!#CL2# Zigaro drives through and clinches with Rotiz against the cage.
#T2##BC2# Zigaro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Zigaro throws a head kick that misses. Zigaro with a body punch. A glancing blow. Rotiz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Rotiz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Tristan Zigaro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD# Zigaro gets caught napping as Rotiz dives in and scores a takedown. Zigaro manages to retain guard. Zigaro has control of Rotiz's left arm, preventing Rotiz from doing any damage. Zigaro looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Zigaro working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rotiz. Rotiz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Rotiz postures up in Zigaro's guard and throws a big left but Zigaro blocks it. Zigaro utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Zigaro is pulling down on Rotiz's head. It's preventing any offense from Rotiz, at least for the moment. Rotiz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3# Rotiz postures up in Zigaro's guard and throws a big left but Zigaro blocks it. Zigaro has Rotiz pulled in close to control his posture. Rotiz won't allow Zigaro to sweep him here. Rotiz working some strikes from top position. Zigaro trying to control the position here. #ES2# Zigaro pushes Rotiz off and gets back to his feet.
Zigaro misses with a body kick. It looked like Rotiz was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Zigaro. A head kick by Zigaro misses and Rotiz counters with a three punch combo that has Zigaro backing up. Zigaro nods at Rotiz to acknowledge the strikes. Zigaro connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rotiz. Rotiz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T4# Rotiz misses the shot to the body. Zigaro buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Zigaro throws a wild body kick that Rotiz sees coming a mile off. Rotiz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. A decent looking cross lands there for Rotiz. 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! Zigaro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Rotiz tries to counter by clinching up but Zigaro breaks away and moves out of range. A swing and a miss from Zigaro. Zigaro lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Zigaro tries to land a front kick but Rotiz steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Zigaro throws an overhand right that lands on Rotiz's shoulder, as Rotiz tries to avoid the shot. A nice leg kick lands there from Zigaro. Zigaro pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. It looked like Rotiz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD# Rotiz feints and as Zigaro raises his hands in defense, Rotiz changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tristan Zigaro dominated that round. The cut man is working on Toti Rotiz's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2# Zigaro lands with a kick to the temple. Rotiz shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Zigaro lands a head kick. Rotiz smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Zigaro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tristan Zigaro seems to be getting the better of the standup. Rotiz slips a straight right by Zigaro. Tristan Zigaro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Rotiz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Rotiz gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CL2# Zigaro closes the distance and clinches. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Zigaro lands a shoulder strike. A nice left hand lands by Zigaro.
#CUT2#Toti Rotiz's cut is getting worse. Zigaro 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. Zigaro lands an uppercut. Zigaro lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rotiz. Rotiz wants a takedown.
Rotiz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Zigaro pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T1# Zigaro prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Toti Rotiz. That's going to take a lot out of him. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Zigaro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zigaro scores with a shot to the side of Rotiz's head. Rotiz is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Zigaro is defending well. Zigaro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. A quick uppercut on the inside from Zigaro. Zigaro has been the more effective fighter overall so far. A nice left hand lands by Zigaro.
A short uppercut from Zigaro. Zigaro throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Zigaro lands a nice shot to the body. Zigaro slows down the pace here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zigaro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2# Zigaro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Zigaro lands a glancing blow to the side of Rotiz's head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Both fighters circling a little - Zigaro finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. A solid body kick from Zigaro. #T2# Zigaro wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Zigaro, as that shot connected.
#CUT2#Toti Rotiz's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Rotiz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Rotiz drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Zigaro throws a shot to the body.
Zigaro turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Zigaro scores with a nice body kick.
#KD2# Zigaro lands a big head kick that sends Rotiz tumbling to the mat! Zigaro takes a step backwards and waves Rotiz back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Rotiz is rocked! Zigaro with the inside leg kick. Oh Rotiz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Zigaro lands with a right hand. #CUT2#Jeez, Toti Rotiz's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.#CL2# Zigaro clinches up against the cage.#T3# Zigaro lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rotiz. Rotiz seems to have got his legs back now. Rotiz misses with a short punch on the inside. A left hand lands to the body for Zigaro.
Zigaro scores with an uppercut up the middle. Rotiz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zigaro. Rotiz wants a takedown.
Zigaro lands a shot to the body.#BC2# Zigaro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2# Zigaro has Rotiz up against the cage in a clinch.
Zigaro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Toti Rotiz's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tristan Zigaro! Toti Rotiz spoke after the fight, saying 'I was hurt, my cat is sick, it's raining outside, heard someone fart in the arena... I should have never lost, I'm the real winner.'. |
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Event:
NYF 55: Makoba vs Crusher
Date: Feb 24, 2024 |
#R1# Daxton jabbing away but nothing is landing. Daxton fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zigaro jabs Daxton right on the nose. Daxton blinks but takes it well. Zigaro tries to clinch up. A leg kick checked by Daxton. Daxton is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Daxton misses with an uppercut. Zigaro saw that one coming. Nice jab there from Zigaro. Daxton misses with a low kick.
Zigaro swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Daxton. Zigaro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Daxton. Daxton misses with a low kick.
#CL2# Zigaro clinches. Daxton gets through Zigaro's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Zigaro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Zigaro takes a shot to the head. Zigaro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Nice body punch from Zigaro. #T1# A head punch on the inside from Zigaro fails to land. Daxton lands a body punch. Daxton lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zigaro backwards. Daxton's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Zigaro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zigaro swings wildly with an uppercut but Daxton uses good head movement to avoid it. Daxton digs a right hand into Zigaro's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Zigaro's gas tank. Daxton misses with a short punch on the inside. Zigaro avoiding damage as Daxton throws knees to the body.
Zigaro avoids the elbow strike from Daxton, against the cage.
Daxton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zigaro's elbow. #BC# Daxton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. A head kick from Zigaro lands but Daxton takes it in his stride. #CUT2#It looks like Euan Daxton has been cut. Daxton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zigaro swats him away and circles back towards the center. Daxton throws a hook but Zigaro blocks it. Zigaro looks to land a body kick but Daxton moved away. Zigaro on the wrong end of a nice jab. Daxton misses the jab.#T2# 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! Daxton lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL# Daxton clinches. Zigaro misses with some punches.
Daxton lands an elbow inside that Zigaro shrugs off. Daxton misses with a punch on the inside.
Zigaro misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Zigaro.
Daxton misses with a hook from the clinch. Daxton looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Zigaro lands an uppercut. Zigaro lands with a short shot to the head. Daxton lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Zigaro avoiding damage as Daxton throws knees to the body.
Zigaro throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Zigaro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Daxton backwards. #BC2# Zigaro manages to break the clinch.
Zigaro lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Daxton will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Zigaro counters with a body kick. A cross from Daxton lands.#T3# Daxton with a jab. Daxton digs a good hook to Zigaro's body.
Daxton circles away from the clinch attempt enabling Daxton to counter with a crisp jab. Zigaro slips under a jab. Zigaro lands a body shot.
Tristan Zigaro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Zigaro connects with a solid leg kick. Zigaro lands with a nice body kick. #CL2# Zigaro clinches with his opponent.
Daxton's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Daxton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2# Zigaro breaks the clinch.
Daxton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. This has been an exciting period of action! The crowd cheers as Zigaro lands an impressive looking overhand right. Daxton doesn't seem phased though. Zigaro ducks under a wild hook from Daxton.#T4# Zigaro avoids a punch combination nicely.
Daxton takes a swing at Zigaro's ribcage but misses. Daxton backing away here, and Zigaro unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Zigaro lands a glancing blow to the side of Daxton's head. Zigaro throws a body punch but Daxton moves out of range. #KD2# Zigaro lands a big head kick that sends Daxton tumbling to the mat! Zigaro takes a step backwards and waves Daxton back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Daxton is rocked! Zigaro delivers a nice body kick. Oh Daxton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Zigaro cracks Daxton with a hook to the temple - Daxton is on wobbly legs here! Zigaro swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Daxton falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Zigaro wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tristan Zigaro! Euan Daxton spoke after the fight, saying 'I'd like to thank my opponent for stepping in here with me. It was an honour to eat his punches.'. |
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Event:
NYF 52 Carter vs Dujardin II
Date: Feb 03, 2024 |
#R1# Zigaro tries to clinch but Jaxon is having none of it. Zigaro works Jaxon's body with a nice hook. Zigaro with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jaxon gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#CUT2#It looks like Frank Jaxon has been cut. Zigaro moves in looking to clinch but Jaxon pushes him off. Zigaro connects with a solid leg kick. Jaxon walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#TD# Jaxon gets a double leg takedown into Zigaro's guard. Zigaro pulls Jaxon in close to prevent any damage. Jaxon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Zigaro keeping moving, preventing Jaxon from controlling successfully. Zigaro working a defensive guard but Jaxon manages to pass into side control anyway.
#T1# Zigaro tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jaxon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Jaxon sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Zigaro is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Zigaro tries to bench press Jaxon off him but Jaxon keeps the position. Zigaro is not content to let Jaxon control the position. The referee tells the fighters to keep busy. Zigaro pushes Jaxon away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Jaxon gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control. Jaxon misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Jaxon has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Zigaro! Zigaro is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
#T2# Jaxon sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Zigaro tries to hold on but Jaxon pushes him away. Zigaro is desperately trying to improve his position but Jaxon has a good base and remains in mount. Zigaro tries to lock up and control but Jaxon gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Zigaro might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jaxon haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB# Jaxon is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Zigaro to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Zigaro shrugs it off. Zigaro is squirming around, avoiding Jaxon's attempts to control the action. Zigaro wants to control but Jaxon is having none of it. Zigaro is looking to improve his position but Jaxon isn't that keen on the idea. Zigaro is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
#T3# Zigaro is squirming around, avoiding Jaxon's attempts to control the action. Zigaro wants to hold on but Jaxon pushes him away. Jaxon has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Zigaro's face.
Zigaro is in all sorts of trouble here.
Zigaro sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. Zigaro wants to improve his position but Jaxon is controlling well.
Jaxon stops Zigaro from getting back to his feet.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jaxon in particular looking to stall. Jaxon not landing any meaningful shots this time. Zigaro trying to control from the bottom.
#T4# Jaxon looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Jaxon wants to control but Zigaro is keeping him busy. #SUB# Jaxon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zigaro has managed to free his arm - good work. Zigaro is trying to control but can't.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Zigaro is staying active underneath Jaxon, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Zigaro wants to improve his position but Jaxon is controlling well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Zigaro looks like he's trying to stand up.
Zigaro felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it. Zigaro is holding on to half guard well. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Jaxon dominated that round. The cut man is working on Frank Jaxon's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# Zigaro lands a leg kick that knocks Jaxon off balance momentarily. Tristan Zigaro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Jaxon doesn't succeed with the takedown and Zigaro counters with a straight right hand. Jaxon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zigaro defends it nicely. Jaxon moves out of range as Zigaro throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jaxon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Jaxon. That's going to take a lot out of him. Zigaro dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jaxon. That did some damage! Zigaro goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Zigaro swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jaxon.#T1# Jaxon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Jaxon moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromZigaro. Zigaro moves in looking to clinch but Jaxon pushes him off. Jaxon on the wrong end of a nice hook. Zigaro explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Nice sprawl there from Zigaro as Jaxon shoots in. Jaxon takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Zigaro tries to clinch but Jaxon moves out of range. Jaxon takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Zigaro scores with a spinning back kick! Zigaro keeps Jaxon at a distance using the push kick. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD# Jaxon closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Zigaro's guard. This has been an exciting period of action! Jaxon trying to control but Zigaro is working from the bottom. #T2# Jaxon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Jaxon trying to control but Zigaro is working from the bottom. Jaxon stops Zigaro from standing up. Jaxon trying to control but Zigaro is working from the bottom. Jaxon throws a big elbow that misses. #ES2# Zigaro scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Zigaro with a body punch. A glancing blow. Zigaro ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Zigaro has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Jaxon takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#T3# Jaxon looks for a takedown but Zigaro sprawls well. Zigaro delivers a nice body kick. Zigaro wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Jaxon walks forward, straight into a front kick from Zigaro. Zigaro plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Jaxon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zigaro tries to avoid it but Jaxon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zigaro to the ground. Zigaro escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL2# Zigaro moves into the clinch successfully.
Zigaro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jaxon backwards. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zigaro. Zigaro lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T4# Zigaro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Zigaro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Zigaro lands a left hand.
#BC2# Zigaro breaks the clinch.
Jaxon walks into a left hand. Frank Jaxon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Zigaro. Jaxon shrugs it off though. Zigaro throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Zigaro changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Zigaro thuds his shin into the meat of Jaxon's side. Tristan Zigaro seems to be getting the better of the standup. Zigaro thuds a left hand into Jaxon's body.#CL2# Jaxon gets tackled into the cage by Zigaro. Zigaro maintains the clinch. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zigaro. Zigaro misses with a short punch on the inside. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tristan Zigaro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Frank Jaxon's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3# Zigaro tries to close the distance and clinch but Jaxon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Jaxon tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Zigaro manages to circle out of the way. Zigaro lands a jab. Zigaro moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Zigaro keeps Jaxon at a distance using the push kick. Zigaro swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jaxon. Jaxon closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #ROC2#Jaxon is rocked! Zigaro lands a big head kick that sends Jaxon to the canvas! Zigaro follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tristan Zigaro! |
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Event:
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Date: Jan 14, 2024 |
#R1# Zigaro showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gomes.
Zigaro unleashes a big counter combination but Gomes bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Gomes throws a wild combination but nothing lands. A cross from Zigaro lands. A slapping body kick lands there for Zigaro. Zigaro fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gomes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL# Zigaro tries to keep at a distance but Gomes has taken the fight into the clinch. Zigaro lands a hook to the side of the head. Zigaro is looking to break free of the clinch but Gomes has double underhooks. Zigaro misses with a hook from the clinch. Zigaro working aggressively here.
Zigaro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gomes backwards. Gomes blocks a body shot from Zigaro. Zigaro misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T1# A head punch blocked on the inside by Zigaro. Zigaro lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zigaro. Zigaro swings wildly with an uppercut but Gomes uses good head movement to avoid it. Gomes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zigaro has a couple of punches blocked by Gomes.
Gomes blocking some punches.
Zigaro misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gomes. Zigaro throws a head punch that misses. Zigaro working aggressively here.
Gomes blocks a body shot from Zigaro. Gomes is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC2# Zigaro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2# Zigaro lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Gomes misses with a takedown attempt - Zigaro sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD# Gomes gets a takedown into half guard. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Gomes is keen to just control but Zigaro is a slippery customer. We've been hearing good reports from Gomes's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today. Zigaro really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gomes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Gomes tries to pass to full mount but Zigaro defends it. #SUB# Gomes is looking for a kimura but Zigaro is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gomes to get the leverage. Zigaro tries to roll over but Gomes keeps him under control.#T3# Zigaro trying to get back to full guard but Gomes takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Gomes avoids the attempt from Zigaro to control. Gomes thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Gomes throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. Gomes sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it! Gomes looking to control and managing it successfully. Zigaro wants to hold on but Gomes pushes him away. Zigaro is trying to get back to his feet but can't. #T4# Zigaro really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gomes avoids the attempt from Zigaro to control. Zigaro felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it. Gomes wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. Gomes trying to control but he's not successful this time. Gomes moves to the back. #SUB# Gomes working for the choke. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. A lull in the action here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tristan Zigaro will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2# Gomes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Gomes gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Zigaro counters with a nice uppercut. Gomes loads up on a big right hand but Zigaro slips the punch.#CL2# Zigaro clinches up against the cage. Zigaro misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Gomes fails to land. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zigaro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zigaro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Zigaro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gomes tries to pull guard but Zigaro forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Zigaro prevents a body shot from Gomes. #BC2# Zigaro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gomes. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronaldo Gomes. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1# Zigaro avoids the body shot from Gomes.
Zigaro jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tristan Zigaro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Zigaro throws a front kick that sends Gomes stumbling back into the cage. Zigaro moves out of range as Gomes strikes. Zigaro connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gomes. Gomes circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Zigaro lands with a shot to the body. Zigaro digs a good body shot into Gomes's ribs. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Zigaro with a nice cross. Zigaro fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gomes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Zigaro scores with a nice head shot. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Zigaro pushes Gomes away with a front kick. Gomes is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Zigaro Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Gomes is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Tristan Zigaro! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 11, 2024 |
#R1# Zigaro bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Warner's head. Zigaro connects with an inside leg kick. Warner fails in his attempt to clinch. Zigaro goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Zigaro avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Warner attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Warner sets himself, and Zigaro steps forward looking for the clinch! Warner avoids it this time. Warner doesn't manage to clinch there - Zigaro circles away.
Warner walks into a left hand. #ROC2#Warner is rocked! Zigaro thuds his shin into the meat of Warner's side. Oh Warner is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Warner is breathing heavily. Warner takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Warner gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Zigaro points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Warner wakes up just in time to hear Zigaro thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tristan Zigaro! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 20, 2023 |
#R1# Zigaro lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Zigaro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tyson. Tyson blocks a jab. Some wild striking there from Tyson.
Tyson scores with a jab. Zigaro acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CUT#It looks like Tristan Zigaro has been cut. Zigaro throws a nice inside leg kick. Tyson fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Zigaro square on the jaw! Damn, Zigaro is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mike Tyson! |
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