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Event:
SMASH: Denver vs Drago
Date: Dec 08, 2024 |
#R1#
Solomon stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#TD#
Solomon closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Zhanbolatov keeping hold of Solomon's head, controlling as best he can.
Solomon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zhanbolatov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Zhanbolatov is trying to maintain the position but Solomon is very close to passing his half guard.
Solomon is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhanbolatov is refusing to be controlled, as Solomon sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zhanbolatov tries to roll over but Solomon keeps him under control.#T1##SUB#
Zhanbolatov is defending against the submission attempts here by Solomon.
Zhanbolatov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Solomon.
Solomon not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Zhanbolatov keeping hold of Solomon's head, controlling as best he can. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Zhanbolatov is refusing to be controlled, as Solomon sits in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Zhanbolatov throws a jab when Solomon was well out of range.
Solomon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice body punch from Zhanbolatov.
Solomon tries to clinch up but Zhanbolatov circles away and keeps his distance.
Solomon throws out a powerful jab.
A thudding body kick lands there by Zhanbolatov!
#CL2#
Zhanbolatov gets a clinch.
Zhanbolatov is pressed up against the cage. Solomon has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Zhanbolatov down to the mat. Zhanbolatov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Zhanbolatov loads up on a big right hand but Solomon slips the punch.
A swing and a miss from Zhanbolatov.
Zhanbolatov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Zhanbolatov.
Solomon throws a sloppy head kick
and Zhanbolatov counters with a straight right hand.
Zhanbolatov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Solomon was well out of range. Poor timing from Zhanbolatov.
Solomon changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T3#
Solomon works the jab nicely.
Zhanbolatov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Solomon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Solomon throws a hook but Zhanbolatov avoids it easily.
Solomon misses with a looping right.
Solomon takes a swing at Zhanbolatov's ribcage but misses.
A punch combination from Solomon misses.
Solomon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Solomon misses with a takedown attempt - Zhanbolatov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL#
Solomon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Zhanbolatov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Solomon backwards.
Zhanbolatov misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
Solomon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Solomon throws a right hand that Zhanbolatov ducks under and follows up with a left that Zhanbolatov also avoids with ease.
Zhanbolatov throws an overhand right that lands on Solomon's shoulder, as Solomon tries to avoid the shot.
A low kick lands for Solomon.
Solomon moves in looking to clinch but Zhanbolatov pushes him off.
Solomon swinging wildly here.
Zhanbolatov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab, jab by Zhanbolatov - just one landing.
Solomon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Solomon lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Solomon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zhanbolatov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zhanbolatov throws a lazy right hand but Solomon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Solomon throws a hook but Zhanbolatov avoids it easily.
Solomon seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#TD#
Solomon scores with a takedown into Zhanbolatov's guard.
Solomon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zhanbolatov has control of Solomon's left arm, preventing Solomon from doing any damage.
Solomon throws an elbow that misses. Zhanbolatov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Solomon's guard. Nice move by Zhanbolatov!#REVB##SUB#
Solomon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zhanbolatov defends it easily.
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 Zekariays Solomon will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Zhanbolatov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Zhanbolatov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Zhanbolatov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Solomon moves away.#TD#
Solomon shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Solomon showed some decent athleticism there.
Zhanbolatov controlling the position for now.
Solomon 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.
Zhanbolatov is not content to let Solomon control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solomon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Solomon thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Zekariays Solomon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Solomon wants to pass to mount but Zhanbolatov is defending the position. #T1#
Solomon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zhanbolatov wants to control but Solomon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Solomon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Solomon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Zhanbolatov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Solomon is just content to waste time from the top position. Zhanbolatov takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Solomon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zhanbolatov keeping moving, preventing Solomon from controlling successfully.
Solomon working some strikes from top position.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Solomon lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Zhanbolatov wants to sweep here but Solomon controlling him for the moment.
Solomon looking to pass the guard.
Solomon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Solomon distracts Zhanbolatov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Solomon trying to control but Zhanbolatov is working from the bottom.
Solomon postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Zhanbolatov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
Solomon throws an elbow that misses. Zhanbolatov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Solomon's guard. Nice move by Zhanbolatov!#REVB#
Solomon tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Zhanbolatov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Zhanbolatov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Solomon looking to control.
Zhanbolatov trying to control the position from guard on top but Solomon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zhanbolatov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Zhanbolatov wants to pass the guard but Solomon is keeping the position.#SUB#
Solomon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T4#
Zhanbolatov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Zhanbolatov lands a couple of elbows.
Solomon looking to control but Zhanbolatov passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Solomon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zhanbolatov pulls his head out easily.
Solomon wants to get back to full guard but Zhanbolatov has mounted him!
Zhanbolatov looking to finish Solomon with some ground and pound. This is bad for Solomon!
Zhanbolatov fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Solomon tries to reverse the position but Zhanbolatov maintains control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A nice elbow there by Zhanbolatov.
Solomon wants to hold on but Zhanbolatov pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Beibitzhan Zhanbolatov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Zhanbolatov tries to clinch there but Solomon circles away.
Solomon throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Solomon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zhanbolatov moves out of range of the strikes.
Solomon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Zekariays Solomon is winning the standup battle so far.
Solomon scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Zhanbolatov throws a big shot that misses.
Good leg kick by Solomon.
Zhanbolatov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Zhanbolatov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Solomon's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Solomon drops his hands momentarily and Zhanbolatov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Solomon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zhanbolatov misses with a looping left.
Zekariays Solomon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Solomon misses.
It seemed like Zhanbolatov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Solomon drops his hands momentarily and Zhanbolatov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Solomon swings for the body but Zhanbolatov moves out of range.
Solomon moves out of range of the body kick from Zhanbolatov.
A punch lands to the side of Solomon 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Solomon's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zhanbolatov under the eye.#T1#
Solomon tries to clinch up#KD2#
and Zhanbolatov counters with a beautiful punch that sends Solomon to the canvas! #ROC2#Solomon is rocked!
Zhanbolatov works over Solomon with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Solomon looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Zhanbolatov passes into side control.
Zhanbolatov grinds an elbow into Solomon's temple.
Oh Solomon is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Solomon is looking for a sweep.
Solomon seems to have got his legs back now.
Zhanbolatov cracks Solomon with a big right hand but Solomon just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Zhanbolatov working the ground and pound.
A big shot lands for Zhanbolatov! That's hurt Solomon! Will he recover? Zhanbolatov fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Beibitzhan Zhanbolatov!
Beibitzhan Zhanbolatov thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SMASH: Tryastsyn vs Leite
Date: Nov 09, 2024 |
#R1#
Zhanbolatov cracks Point with an open hand slap.
Point throws the left hand but Zhanbolatov avoids the punch easily.
Point 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.
Jab from Point.
Zhanbolatov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Point lands a jab to Zhanbolatov's midsection.
Zhanbolatov connects with a single shot there.
Zhanbolatov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Point lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Point, as that shot connected.
Point ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zhanbolatov moves away.
Point scores with a head kick.
A jab lands there for Point.
Point ducks under a wild hook from Zhanbolatov.
Point looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kane Point seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Point goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Jab, jab by Point - just one landing.
Point misses with a head kick.
Zhanbolatov moves out of range of the strikes.
Point takes a jab right on the kisser.
Zhanbolatov moves out of range of the body kick from Point.
A little feinted left hand from Zhanbolatov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Zhanbolatov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Zhanbolatov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Point tests Zhanbolatov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Point misses with a wild body shot.
Zhanbolatov takes a swing at Point's ribcage but misses.
Point now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Zhanbolatov ducks under a wild hook from Point.
Zhanbolatov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Zhanbolatov throws a right hand that Point ducks under and follows up with a left that Point also avoids with ease.
Nice body kick from Point.
Zhanbolatov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Zhanbolatov avoids a kick to the body.
Zhanbolatov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Point's hands.
Zhanbolatov misses with a lunging right hand
and Point counters with a nice uppercut.
Point ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Point throws a shot from downtown. Zhanbolatov moves away and avoids it.
Zhanbolatov avoids the body shot from Point.
Zhanbolatov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Point throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zhanbolatov staying out of range there.
Point scores with a jab.#T2#
Point shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Point takes a swing at Zhanbolatov's ribcage but misses.
The crowd cheers as Point lands an impressive looking overhand right. Zhanbolatov doesn't seem phased though.
Point slips a straight right by Zhanbolatov.
Point misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zhanbolatov.
Zhanbolatov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Point to score with a decent uppercut.
Point takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Zhanbolatov slips a straight right by Point.
Point lands a jab to the head.
Zhanbolatov slips under a jab.
Zhanbolatov ducks under a wild hook from Point.
Point scores with a jab to the head.
Point throws the left hand but Zhanbolatov avoids the punch easily.
Zhanbolatov throwing a counter right hand but Point manages to avoid it.
Zhanbolatov throws a big shot that misses.
Zhanbolatov blocks a head kick by Point.
Point throws a sloppy head kick and Zhanbolatov moves out of range easily.
Zhanbolatov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Point thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Point throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Point uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zhanbolatov.
Point's coach down at Blacktalians MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Point's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Zhanbolatov throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice shot lands for Point.
Point swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Zhanbolatov has closed the distance and engaged Point in a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Zhanbolatov has a couple of punches blocked by Point.
Zhanbolatov tries a body shot but Point blocks it.
Zhanbolatov misses with some punches.
Zhanbolatov misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zhanbolatov.
Point looking to stall.
#T4#
Zhanbolatov scores with a shot to the side of Point's head.
Zhanbolatov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Points head.
Point tries to stall but Zhanbolatov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A bit of stalling here from Point.
Point looking to stall.
#BC#
Zhanbolatov breaks from the clinch.
Point scores with a head kick.
Point misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Point misses with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Point works Zhanbolatov's body with a nice hook.
Point misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zhanbolatov.
A little feinted left hand from Zhanbolatov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Point throws a looping overhand right but Zhanbolatov ducks down to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Point - just one landing.
Point lands with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kane Point dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Point bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Zhanbolatov's head.
Kane Point seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zhanbolatov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Point lands with a right hand.
Zhanbolatov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Zhanbolatov throws a hook but Point blocks it.
Zhanbolatov misses with a hook.
Point connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zhanbolatov momentarily.
Point avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Point looks to land a right hand but Zhanbolatov moved out of range.
Point has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zhanbolatov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Point looks to land a body kick but Zhanbolatov moved away.
Zhanbolatov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Point manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zhanbolatov throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Point connects with a body shot.
Point misses with a hook.
An attempted straight right counter from Zhanbolatov misses the target.
Point misses with a wild body shot.
Zhanbolatov moves out of range as Point strikes.
Zhanbolatov cracks Point with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T1#
Zhanbolatov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Point to score with a decent uppercut.
Point works the jab nicely.
Zhanbolatov blocks the body kick.
Point keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zhanbolatov.
Nice defenses there by Point.
Point ducks under a wild hook from Zhanbolatov.
Zhanbolatov throws a hook to the side of Point's head but Point sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zhanbolatov misses with an uppercut. Point saw that one coming.
Point lands with a slapping head kick.
Point throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Zhanbolatov's head.
Zhanbolatov throws a lazy right hand but Point sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Point ducks under a wild hook from Zhanbolatov.
Point appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Point misses the shot to the body.
Point takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Zhanbolatov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Point sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Point is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Zhanbolatov lands with a nice body punch.
Point takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#T2##KD#
Zhanbolatov drops his shoulder and cracks Point with a huge uppercut! Point goes down! Can Zhanbolatov finish him?
#ROC#Point is rocked!
Zhanbolatov throwing strikes from guard but Point blocks nicely.
Point is still in real trouble! Can Zhanbolatov finish him?
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Point being controlled here, momentarily.
Point seems to have recovered his senses.
Zhanbolatov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Point not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Point looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zhanbolatov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3#
Point has control of Zhanbolatov's left arm, preventing Zhanbolatov from doing any damage.
Zhanbolatov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Zhanbolatov digs a good body shot into Point's ribs.
Point scores with a kick to the body.
Zhanbolatov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Point stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Point swats away the attempt to clinch by Zhanbolatov.
Point throws a hook but Zhanbolatov avoids it easily.
Point ducks under a wild hook from Zhanbolatov.#T4#
Point gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CUT#It looks like Kane Point has been cut.
Point fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zhanbolatov manages to avoid it.
Zhanbolatov with a nice cross.
Zhanbolatov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice uppercut there from Point.
Point throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Zhanbolatov's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Zhanbolatov rushes Point and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Zhanbolatov misses with the head strike.
Zhanbolatov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Point.
Zhanbolatov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zhanbolatov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zhanbolatov.
A short uppercut from Zhanbolatov.
Zhanbolatov throws a punch but it's blocked by Point.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Beibitzhan Zhanbolatov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kane Point's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
A big right from Zhanbolatov misses.
Zhanbolatov missing with a left hand there. Point was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zhanbolatov misses with a straight left.
Point lands a right hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Point.
Point avoids the body shot from Zhanbolatov.
Point lands a nice looking body kick.
Zhanbolatov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Point misses with a body shot.
Point just misses with a punch to the body.
Zhanbolatov drops his hands momentarily and Point takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Zhanbolatov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Zhanbolatov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Point.
Zhanbolatov throws a nice looking combination but Point bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Point looks to land a body kick but Zhanbolatov moved away.
Point takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zhanbolatov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Point bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Zhanbolatov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice shot by Point.
Point works Zhanbolatov's body with a nice hook.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zhanbolatov.
Point digs a good hook to Zhanbolatov's body.
Zhanbolatov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Point counters with a nice body shot.
Point swings for the body but Zhanbolatov moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Point.
Point throws a head kick that half lands.
Zhanbolatov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Point.
Zhanbolatov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Zhanbolatov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Point fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zhanbolatov manages to avoid it.
Point misses with a wild body shot.
Zhanbolatov looks for the body kick but Point saw that one coming.
Point takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zhanbolatov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Point.
Point misses with a looping left.
As Point backs away, Zhanbolatov returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Zhanbolatov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Point misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zhanbolatov.
A little feinted left hand from Zhanbolatov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Point throws a jab but it's blocked by Zhanbolatov.
A left lands for Zhanbolatov.
A jab from Point finds it's way through Zhanbolatov's defenses.
Zhanbolatov throws a lazy right hand but Point sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zhanbolatov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Point throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zhanbolatov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Point throws a hook to the side of Zhanbolatov's head but Zhanbolatov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zhanbolatov ducks right into an uppercut from Point.
Point connects with a nice looking jab.
Point throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zhanbolatov thows a left - swing and a miss!
A punch lands to the side of Point 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Zhanbolatov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zhanbolatov. Point does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Zhanbolatov moves out of range as Point throws a body kick.
Point waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zhanbolatov.
Zhanbolatov lands with a right hand. #CL#
Zhanbolatov instigates a clinch.
Zhanbolatov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zhanbolatov throws a head punch that misses.
Zhanbolatov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Point backwards.
Zhanbolatov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Point takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zhanbolatov.
Zhanbolatov lands with a left to the head.
Zhanbolatov being controlled against the cage.
Zhanbolatov has a couple of punches blocked by Point.
#T4#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Zhanbolatov tries to work over Point's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zhanbolatov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Zhanbolatov fails to land.
Point blocking some punches.
Point leaning his opponent against the cage.
Zhanbolatov lands a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zhanbolatov tries to throw a body punch but Point avoids it by throwing Zhanbolatov back against the cage.
Zhanbolatov lands with a right to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Beibitzhan Zhanbolatov.
I think Zhanbolatov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Beibitzhan Zhanbolatov!
Our winner, Beibitzhan Zhanbolatov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
NYF 85: Traumen vs Garcia II
Date: Sep 28, 2024 |
#R1#
McNofun takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Zhanbolatov throws a jab when McNofun was well out of range.
Zhanbolatov's jab looks to have found its range, popping McNofun under the eye.
McNofun swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McNofun cracks Zhanbolatov with an open hand slap.
McNofun throws a leg kick that misses.
Zhanbolatov connects with a good right hand that stumbles McNofun. McNofun circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McNofun ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zhanbolatov moves away.
Zhanbolatov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Zhanbolatov swings away with a body shot that misses
and McNofun counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Zhanbolatov misses with an uppercut
and McNofun connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zhanbolatov misses with a right hand
and McNofun counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McNofun looks to throw a body kick
and Zhanbolatov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zhanbolatov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Zhanbolatov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McNofun moves away.#T1#
Zhanbolatov swings away with a body shot that misses
and McNofun makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
McNofun moves out of range as Zhanbolatov throws a body kick.
Zhanbolatov throws the left hand but McNofun avoids the punch easily.
McNofun misses with a low kick.
McNofun takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McNofun jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McNofun takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Zhanbolatov walks into a left hand.
Zhanbolatov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McNofun counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Zhanbolatov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McNofun moves away.
Both fighters circling a little - McNofun finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Zhanbolatov as he connects with a hook.#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!
Nice body punch from McNofun.
Zhanbolatov looks winded!
McNofun thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Zhanbolatov if he has to take too many more of those.
McNofun lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McNofun connects with the punch.
McNofun throws a body punch but Zhanbolatov moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Zhanbolatov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
McNofun lands with a good body shot.
McNofun throws a body shot but no joy.
McNofun clobbers Zhanbolatov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Zhanbolatov throws a right hand that misses
#CL#
and McNofun counters by moving into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McNofun creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Zhanbolatov fails to land.
McNofun blocks a body shot from Zhanbolatov. #BC2#
Zhanbolatov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McNofun with the inside leg kick. #T3#
McNofun keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Beibitzhan Zhanbolatov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zhanbolatov throws an off balance right hand
and McNofun makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Zhanbolatov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! McNofun had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
McNofun fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zhanbolatov manages to avoid it.
Zhanbolatov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#KD#
McNofun lands a left and a right that send Zhanbolatov crashing to the mat, dazed. McNofun thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Zhanbolatov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McNofun.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zhanbolatov.
Zhanbolatov wants to clinch
and McNofun counters with a lovely shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zhanbolatov looks to score with a jab to the body but McNofun is just out of range.
Zhanbolatov tries to land a front kick but McNofun steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#CL#
McNofun closes the distance and clinches.
Zhanbolatov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zhanbolatov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T4#
McNofun lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for McNofun.
Zhanbolatov is looking to break free of the clinch but McNofun has double underhooks.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
McNofun has a couple of punches blocked by Zhanbolatov.
#BC#
McNofun breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zhanbolatov throws a poor cross that misses
and McNofun counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zhanbolatov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McNofun.
Nice defenses there by McNofun.
A counter left hand to the body from McNofun misses its target.
McNofun throws a wild body kick that Zhanbolatov sees coming a mile off.
A punch lands to the side of Zhanbolatov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McNofun buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McNofun throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Zhanbolatov throws a body kick that misses
and Zhanbolatov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Killjoy McNofun dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
McNofun throws a head kick that misses.
Zhanbolatov counters with a body kick.
McNofun paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A solid leg kick lands there for McNofun.
It looks like McNofun has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#KD#
McNofun lands a big uppercut and Zhanbolatov crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Zhanbolatov looks OK. McNofun waves Zhanbolatov back to his feet!#ROC#Zhanbolatov is rocked!
McNofun scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zhanbolatov doesn't seem bothered though.
Zhanbolatov is still on wobbly legs! Can McNofun finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McNofun doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Zhanbolatov seems to have recovered his senses.
McNofun keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zhanbolatov.
Zhanbolatov lands with a straight right. McNofun didn't see that one coming.#CL#
Zhanbolatov tries to keep at a distance but McNofun has taken the fight into the clinch.
McNofun misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from McNofun.
A nice right hand lands inside from McNofun.
Zhanbolatov tries to circle away but McNofun has him pinned against the cage.
McNofun doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T1#
Zhanbolatov lands with a right to the head.
Zhanbolatov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zhanbolatov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McNofun lands a body shot in the clinch.
Zhanbolatov is breathing heavily.
McNofun working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McNofun digs a right hand underneath Zhanbolatov's ribcage. Zhanbolatov let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC#
McNofun breaks from the clinch.
McNofun throws a front kick that sends Zhanbolatov stumbling back into the cage.
McNofun lands a big head kick that sends Zhanbolatov to the canvas! McNofun follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Killjoy McNofun! |
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Event:
NYF 81: Kramer vs Holton
Date: Aug 31, 2024 |
#R1#
Chase moves away from the strike by Zhanbolatov.
Chase throws a head kick that misses.
Zhanbolatov throws a looping overhand right but Chase ducks down to avoid it.
Chase misses with a left hand
and Zhanbolatov counters with a left to the body. #TD#
Chase gets a double leg takedown into Zhanbolatov's guard.
Chase throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zhanbolatov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chase throws a strike but Zhanbolatov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Zhanbolatov won't allow Chase to sweep him here.
Chase definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chase preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Zhanbolatov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zhanbolatov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zhanbolatov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Chase wants to stand but Zhanbolatov is controlling the position. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zhanbolatov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zhanbolatov throwing strikes from guard but Chase blocks nicely.
Zhanbolatov trying to control but Chase is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Chase throws a body shot but no joy.
Zhanbolatov blocks a jab.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Good standup being displayed there by Zhanbolatov as he connects with a hook.#CUT2#It looks like Danny Chase has been cut.
Danny Chase seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zhanbolatov looks to throw the jab but Chase is out of range.
Chase misses the shot to the body.
Chase on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Zhanbolatov clobbers Chase with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Zhanbolatov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Zhanbolatov throws out a loose jab but Chase uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chase takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#ROC2#Chase is rocked!
Zhanbolatov moves out of range as Chase strikes.
Zhanbolatov throws out a counter right but Chase avoids it with no problem.
Oh Chase is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zhanbolatov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chase throws out the jab.
Chase seems to have got his legs back now.
Chase misses with a head kick.
Zhanbolatov avoids the head kick by Chase.
Chase throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#KD2#
Zhanbolatov drops Chase with a big left hand and mounts him. Chase is in big trouble!
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Zhanbolatov working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Zhanbolatov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Zhanbolatov! Chase is hurt baaadly! Zhanbolatov is firing away with more strikes - Chase is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Beibitzhan Zhanbolatov!
Beibitzhan Zhanbolatov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
NYF 76: Crusher vs Beukelboom
Date: Jul 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Ramsey throws a head kick that misses.
Zhanbolatov is trying to counter with his kicks.
Ramsey fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fighters circling - Ramsey throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ramsey attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Zhanbolatov throws out a counter right but Ramsey avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
Zhanbolatov moves into range and clinches up with Ramsey.
Zhanbolatov avoiding damage as Ramsey throws knees to the body.
Ramsey throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zhanbolatovs head.
Zhanbolatov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ramsey backwards.
Ramsey throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Zhanbolatov misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramsey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ramsey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zhanbolatov misses with some punches.
Zhanbolatov throws a punch but it's blocked by Ramsey.
Ramsey misses with a knee to the head.
Ramsey misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zhanbolatov misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Zhanbolatov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zhanbolatov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zhanbolatov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ramsey is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Zhanbolatov tries a body shot but Ramsey blocks it.
Zhanbolatov struggles to land a body shot inside as Ramsey controls his hands.
Ramsey missing with knees to the body.
Zhanbolatov struggles to land a body shot inside as Ramsey controls his hands.
A short right from Zhanbolatov.
Ramsey tries to throw a body punch but Zhanbolatov avoids it by throwing Ramsey back against the cage.
Ramsey throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Zhanbolatov misses with some punches.
Zhanbolatov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zhanbolatov throws a punch but it's blocked by Ramsey.
A hook to the body from Ramsey.
Ramsey lands an uppercut.
Ramsey with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Beibitzhan Zhanbolatov has been cut.
Zhanbolatov throws a punch but it's blocked by Ramsey.
Zhanbolatov misses with some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Zhanbolatov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Ramsey tries a head kick but it misses.
Ramsey throws a leg kick which misses Zhanbolatov's front leg but catches the back leg as Zhanbolatov tries to avoid it.
Zhanbolatov throws an off balance right hand
and Ramsey connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Ramsey closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ramsey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Zhanbolatov.
Ramsey tries to land a knee to the head but Zhanbolatov blocks with his arms.
Zhanbolatov managing to block the knees to the body from Ramsey.
Ramsey lands a shot to the body.
Ramsey misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ramsey misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ramsey creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ramsey is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ramsey misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zhanbolatov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zhanbolatov misses with some punches.
#T3#
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ramsey obliges.
Zhanbolatov looks winded!
A right hand to the body from Ramsey.
Our sources have told us that Ramsey has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Ramsey tries to throw a body punch but Zhanbolatov avoids it by throwing Ramsey back against the cage.
Ramsey works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Zhanbolatov throws a punch but it's blocked by Ramsey.
Zhanbolatov throws a punch but it's blocked by Ramsey.
Ramsey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zhanbolatov.
Zhanbolatov tries a body shot but Ramsey blocks it.
Zhanbolatov working aggressively here.
Ramsey lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ramsey.
Zhanbolatov prevents a body shot from Ramsey.
Ramsey blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ramsey.
Ramsey scores with a knee to the head.
Ramsey misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zhanbolatov.
Zhanbolatov lands a hook that snaps the head of Ramsey backwards. #T4#
Ramsey using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ramsey lands with a left to the head.
Ramsey blocking some punches.
Ramsey swings wildly with an uppercut but Zhanbolatov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zhanbolatov.
Zhanbolatov blocks a body shot from Ramsey.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ramsey.
Zhanbolatov takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ramsey lands an elbow just above Zhanbolatov 's eye.
Ramsey lands a knee to the body.
Zhanbolatov swings wildly with an uppercut but Ramsey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ramsey missing with knees to the body.
Zhanbolatov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zhanbolatov lands with a short shot to the head.
Ramsey lands a nice elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ramsey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ramsey scores with a knee to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bernard Ramsey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Beibitzhan Zhanbolatov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Ramsey ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL#
Ramsey closes the distance and clinches.
Zhanbolatov takes a knee right on the jaw!
Zhanbolatov misses with a body punch.
Zhanbolatov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ramsey lands a body punch in the clinch.
Zhanbolatov working aggressively here.
Ramsey prevents a body shot from Zhanbolatov.
Zhanbolatov has a couple of punches blocked by Ramsey.
Ramsey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ramsey.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramsey tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ramsey makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ramsey tries a body shot but Zhanbolatov blocks it.
Ramsey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ramsey crunches a lovely knee into Zhanbolatov's ribcage.
Ramsey misses with a body punch.
Zhanbolatov is breathing heavily.
Ramsey misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1#
Ramsey blocks an uppercut.
Zhanbolatov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ramsey tries to throw a body punch but Zhanbolatov avoids it by throwing Ramsey back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ramsey.
Ramsey scores a nice knee to the body.
Ramsey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zhanbolatov can do to turn this around?
Zhanbolatov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zhanbolatov misses with a punch on the inside.
Zhanbolatov misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Ramsey. #BC2#
Zhanbolatov breaks from the clinch.
Ramsey buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ramsey throws a leg kick but Zhanbolatov checks it.
Both fighters circling a little - Ramsey finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ramsey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zhanbolatov throws out a counter right but Ramsey avoids it with no problem.
Ramsey throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T2#
Ramsey throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Zhanbolatov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ramsey lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ramsey scores with a jab. Zhanbolatov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ramsey lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zhanbolatov's sensitive parts.
Ramsey looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Zhanbolatov looks for the body kick but Ramsey saw that one coming.
Ramsey looks to land a body kick but Zhanbolatov moved away.
A good leg kick by Ramsey.
Zhanbolatov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ramsey's head backwards.#T3#
A right-left combo lands from Ramsey.
Ramsey lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ramsey takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#CUT2#It looks like Bernard Ramsey has been cut.
Ramsey misses with a body shot
and Zhanbolatov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ramsey misses with a shot to the body
and Zhanbolatov counters with a right hand to the body. #CL2#
Ramsey gets tackled into the cage by Zhanbolatov. Zhanbolatov maintains the clinch.
Ramsey lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zhanbolatov throws a head punch that misses.
Zhanbolatov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Zhanbolatov throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Zhanbolatov.
Zhanbolatov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ramsey putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Zhanbolatov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#T4#
Ramsey lands a nice knee to the body.
Ramsey landing knees to the head.
Ramsey lands a body punch in the clinch.
Zhanbolatov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ramsey lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bernard Ramsey has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Still in the clinch, Ramsey scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Ramsey.
Ramsey lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ramsey lands a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from Ramsey.
Ramsey tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zhanbolatov's elbow.
Zhanbolatov takes a knee to the side of the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ramsey.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right hand to the body from Ramsey.
Ramsey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ramsey tries to work over Zhanbolatov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ramsey looking to throw knees to the head but Zhanbolatov is blocking nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bernard Ramsey dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Some wild striking there from Zhanbolatov.
Beibitzhan Zhanbolatov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zhanbolatov misses with a hook. Ramsey ducked under it nicely.
Bernard Ramsey is winning the standup battle so far.
Ramsey looks to clinch
and Zhanbolatov counters with a right hand to the body.
Ramsey misses with a low kick as Zhanbolatov jumps back.
Zhanbolatov blocks a head kick by Ramsey.
Nice defenses there by Zhanbolatov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramsey scores with a jab to the head.
Ramsey works Zhanbolatov's body with a nice hook.
Zhanbolatov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ramsey doesn't manage to clinch there - Zhanbolatov circles away.
Zhanbolatov throws out a counter right but Ramsey avoids it with no problem.
Bernard Ramsey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Ramsey lands a brutal head kick. Zhanbolatov looks out on his feet and Ramsey throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Bernard Ramsey!
Bernard Ramsey seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 33
Date: Jun 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Cruz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zhanbolatov avoids it really well and circles away.
Zhanbolatov lands a really nice looking cross but Cruz seems unphased.
Cruz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zhanbolatov swings for the body but Cruz moves out of range.
Cruz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Zhanbolatov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cruz.
Zhanbolatov walks into a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz fails with a takedown attempt.
Cruz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zhanbolatov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cruz somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Cruz misses with a shot to the body
and Zhanbolatov counters with a straight right hand.#ROC2#Cruz is rocked!
Beibitzhan Zhanbolatov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cruz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Zhanbolatov defends well and Cruz ends up having to push Zhanbolatov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Zhanbolatov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Oh Cruz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zhanbolatov lands an uppercut.
Zhanbolatov dips a shoulder and cracks Cruz with a mighty uppercut! Cruz falls back against the cage and Zhanbolatov unloads with a barrage of strikes! Cruz is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Zhanbolatov screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Beibitzhan Zhanbolatov!
A relieved looking Beibitzhan Zhanbolatov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 31
Date: May 31, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Zhanbolatov darts in and clinches Kramer up against the cage.
Kramer is looking for a takedown.
Kramer blocks an uppercut.
Kramer drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zhanbolatov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zhanbolatov stops a takedown attempt from Kramer.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Kramer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kramer is trying to drag Zhanbolatov to the mat but Zhanbolatov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Zhanbolatov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kramer backwards. #BC2#
Zhanbolatov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kramer fails with the takedown.
Zhanbolatov counters with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhanbolatov gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Kramer counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Kramer is trying to work for a kimura but Zhanbolatov is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB#
Kramer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zhanbolatov is just riding it out for now. Kramer eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Kramer is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Kramer is working for a kimura here but Zhanbolatov manages to reverse the position and he's now in Kramer's guard.
Zhanbolatov trying to control but Kramer is working from the bottom.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Zhanbolatov working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Zhanbolatov advances position into side control!#T2#
Kramer is not content to let Zhanbolatov control the position.
Kramer tries to improve position but can't.
Zhanbolatov grinds an elbow into Kramer's temple.
Zhanbolatov working the ground and pound.
Kramer is looking for a sweep.
Kramer gets back to half guard.
Zhanbolatov trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Kramer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kramer is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Kramer has hold of Zhanbolatov's hands but Zhanbolatov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kramer tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Zhanbolatov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kramer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Kramer actively working from the bottom here.
Zhanbolatov wants to take a breather but Kramer is having none of it.
Kramer manages to get to full guard.
Kramer keeping moving, preventing Zhanbolatov from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Kramer is looking to cinch up a triangle. Zhanbolatov throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Kramer's body to avoid the submission. Kramer has instead reached around Zhanbolatov's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Kramer arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jon Kramer! |
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Event:
WCMMA Trials 2
Date: Apr 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Zhanbolatov digs a good hook to Vidalotis's body.
Zhanbolatov moves out of range of the strikes.
Zhanbolatov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Vidalotis with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vidalotis missing with a left hand there. Zhanbolatov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Zhanbolatov lands with a good body shot.#T1#
Zhanbolatov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vidalotis throws a hook but Zhanbolatov avoids it easily.
Zhanbolatov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Vidalotis takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Zhanbolatov cracks a nice hook into Vidalotis's ribs.#T2#
Vidalotis misses with a hook
and Zhanbolatov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Zhanbolatov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vidalotis.
Zhanbolatov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vidalotis looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vidalotis throws an off balance right hand
and Zhanbolatov counters with a nice body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Beibitzhan Zhanbolatov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zhanbolatov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 9:10
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 9:10
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Beibitzhan Zhanbolatov!
An out of breath Beibitzhan Zhanbolatov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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