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Event:
SYN 1171 Wright vs Tokugawa 3
Date: May 25, 2025 |
#R1# Muckerberg misses with a two punch combination.
Belmond tries to clinch but Muckerberg is having none of it. Muckerberg throws a nice looking combination but Belmond bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Muckerberg takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Nice defenses there by Belmond. Belmond throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Belmond throws a hook to the side of Muckerberg's head but Muckerberg sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Muckerberg stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Belmond. Muckerberg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Belmond was well out of range. Poor timing from Muckerberg. Muckerberg tries to clinch but Belmond is having none of it. #T1# Muckerberg 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. Muckerberg moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBelmond. Muckerberg throws a low kick but it's checked well by Belmond. A little jabbing left from Belmond on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Belmond lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Muckerberg takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Muckerberg displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Belmond throws out the jab. Nice defenses there by Belmond. Muckerberg misses with a jab, cross combination.
A little jabbing left from Belmond on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Muckerberg connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Muckerberg looks to score with a jab to the body but Belmond is just out of range. Belmond is clearly looking to counter with head kicks. Itziar Belmond is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL# Muckerberg clinches. #T2# Belmond misses with an elbow strike.
Belmond pushes Muckerberg back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Belmond throws an elbow that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Belmond creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Belmond lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Muckerberg avoids the elbow strike from Belmond, against the cage.
Muckerberg lands with a short head shot on the inside. Muckerberg avoids the elbow strike from Belmond, against the cage.
Muckerberg throws a punch but it's blocked by Belmond. Belmond pushes Muckerberg back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Muckerberg blocks the elbow strike.
Muckerberg avoids a wild elbow strike from Belmond. Belmond is struggling to control the position. Muckerberg definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Belmond throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Muckerberg blocking some punches.
Belmond creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. A short left from Muckerberg. #T3# Muckerberg blocks an elbow strike. Muckerberg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Muckerberg swings wildly with an uppercut but Belmond uses good head movement to avoid it. Muckerberg throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Belmond misses with an elbow over the top. Nice body punch from Muckerberg. Belmond misses with a hook to the ribs.
Muckerberg misses with the head strike.
Muckerberg lands with a left to the head. Muckerberg prevents a body shot from Belmond. Muckerberg misses with the head strike.
Belmond misses with an elbow over the top. A short right from Muckerberg on the inside. Belmond letting Muckerberg take a breather here. Good body shot from Belmond.
Belmond throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#T4# Belmond lands a right hand that snaps the head of Muckerberg backwards. Belmond throws a head punch that misses. Belmond lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Belmond. Belmond gets underhooks to prevent Muckerberg's takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Muckerberg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Muckerberg takes a shot to the head. Belmond lands a shot to the body. Belmond is working Muckerberg over against the cage. A quick uppercut on the inside from Muckerberg. Muckerberg fails to pull guard.
Belmond throws an elbow but it misses.
Belmond gets through Muckerberg's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Belmond tries a knee to the head but Muckerberg blocks it.
Muckerberg scores with a shoulder strike. Muckerberg has a couple of punches blocked by Belmond.
Muckerberg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Muckerberg blocks the elbow strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Itziar Belmond dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Muckerberg dives in for a single leg takedown but Belmond sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. A shot in the inside from Belmond. Muckerberg is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Belmond being controlled against the cage. Muckerberg drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Belmond gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Muckerberg tries to score a body lock takedown but Belmond shows good agility there to stay on his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zark Muckerberg. That's going to take a lot out of him. Muckerberg misses with the head strike.
Belmond lands an elbow just above Muckerberg 's eye. #CUT2#It looks like Zark Muckerberg has been cut. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD# Muckerberg jumps into guard, dragging Belmond to the mat.
Muckerberg controls Belmond momentarily but Belmond frees himself. #T1# Belmond working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Muckerberg is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Belmond is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Muckerberg is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR# Muckerberg is looking to take a break and control but Belmond is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Belmond keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Belmond wants to control but Muckerberg is keeping busy.
Muckerberg is looking to advance position but Belmond won't allow it. Muckerberg not landing any meaningful shots this time. Belmond wants to get back to full guard. Belmond is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Muckerberg jumps into side control! Muckerberg working the ground and pound but Belmond is defending the strikes. #T3# Belmond can't do much from the bottom here. Muckerberg looking to control but instead Belmond has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard. Belmond won't allow Muckerberg to pass to mount. Belmond is in trouble now - Muckerberg has advanced to mount! Muckerberg trying to control but he's not successful this time. Belmond is looking to get to half guard.#T4# Muckerberg throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Belmond because Muckerberg loaded up on that one. Belmond really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Muckerberg throwing strikes here but Belmond is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Belmond holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Muckerberg tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Muckerberg scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Belmond?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Muckerberg looking to control and managing it successfully. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zark Muckerberg dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Zark Muckerberg's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3# Muckerberg throws a right hand that misses
and Belmond counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Belmond misses the jab. Itziar Belmond seems to be getting the better of the standup. Muckerberg will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Belmond dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Muckerberg. That did some damage! Muckerberg shoots in looking for a takedown. Belmond tries to sprawl out of it but Muckerberg keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Belmond manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Belmond doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Muckerberg scores with a decent looking hook.#T1# Belmond throws a hook but Muckerberg blocks it. Muckerberg lands with a hook. Belmond tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Belmond throws an overhand right that lands on Muckerberg's shoulder, as Muckerberg tries to avoid the shot. Belmond drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Muckerberg rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Belmond counters with an outside leg kick.
Muckerberg takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Belmond ducks under a wild hook from Muckerberg.#T2# Muckerberg thows a leg kick but Belmond checks it and Belmond counters with a thumping low kick. Muckerberg will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Belmond. Belmond looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Good work by Belmond as he checks the leg kick. Belmond is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Belmond lands with a cross. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Belmond scoring well with a low kick there.
Muckerberg misses with a double jab
and Muckerberg takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3# Muckerberg will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Belmond looks like he wants to counter punch here. Belmond misses with a head kick.
#TD# Muckerberg closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Belmond quickly recovers to half guard. Belmond is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Belmond is staying active underneath Muckerberg, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Muckerberg is just content to waste time from the top position. Belmond takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T4# Belmond can't keep his opponent in guard - Muckerberg advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Belmond has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Muckerberg is working away from the top position though. Belmond desperately trying to maintain half guard. Muckerberg not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Muckerberg passes into side control, despite Belmond's attempt to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Itziar Belmond. I think Belmond has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28 Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29 Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Itziar Belmond! A victorious Itziar Belmond thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SYN 1164 Fedetenko vs Nightmar
Date: May 03, 2025 |
#R1# Muckerberg lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Muckerberg throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Rapheal now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Muckerberg moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Muckerberg throws a hook but Rapheal avoids it easily. Rapheal doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Muckerberg walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rapheal checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Rapheal looks like he wants to counter punch here. Muckerberg throws a lazy uppercut
and Rapheal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Muckerberg misses with a leg kick and Rapheal counters with a nice leg kick. Muckerberg shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Rapheal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Zark Muckerberg has been cut.#T1# Rapheal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Muckerberg changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Rapheal keeps Muckerberg at a distance using the push kick. #TD# Muckerberg gets the takedown into side control. Rapheal can't do much from the bottom here. Rapheal is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Muckerberg off and has taken his back! Muckerberg rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Rapheal is looking to take a break and control but Muckerberg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2##SUB2# Rapheal is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Muckerberg doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rapheal. Rapheal keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Muckerberg is trying to maintain the position but Rapheal is very close to passing his half guard. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Rapheal is pressing down on Muckerberg's thigh, looking to free his foot. Muckerberg is holding on for now. Rapheal is trying to control. Muckerberg wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Rapheal trying to pass the guard but Muckerberg defending well. #T3# Rapheal trying to control from half guard but Muckerberg is working away. Muckerberg is in trouble now - Rapheal has advanced to mount! Rapheal sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it! Muckerberg manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Muckerberg, under a barage of strikes from Rapheal.
Muckerberg wants to sweep but Rapheal has passed to side control! Muckerberg is looking for a sweep. Rapheal 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.
Muckerberg is looking to reverse the position.#T4# Muckerberg stops Rapheal from passing to mount. Rapheal taking a breather here. Muckerberg struggling a bit here. Muckerberg is not content to let Rapheal control the position. Rapheal advances to full mount. Muckerberg tries to reverse the position but Rapheal maintains control. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mark Rapheal will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Zark Muckerberg's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Rapheal looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Muckerberg cracks Rapheal with a right hand to the side of the head. A low kick from Muckerberg misses and Rapheal counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. Muckerberg goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Muckerberg throws a jab when Rapheal was well out of range. Rapheal feints a counter leg kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Muckerberg lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rapheal circles away quickly and effectively. Rapheal replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Muckerberg blocks it well. Zark Muckerberg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Rapheal defending well as Muckerberg loads up on a big left hand. And Rapheal responds with a good body kick, but Muckerberg manages to step out the way in time. Rapheal looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T1# Muckerberg tries to close the distance and clinch but Rapheal swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Rapheal looks like he wants to counter punch here. Rapheal avoids the body shot from Muckerberg.
Rapheal thinks about the counter body kick. Muckerberg takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A jab lands there for Muckerberg. Muckerberg tests Rapheal's chin there with a solid looking shot. Muckerberg displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rapheal throws out the jab. Muckerberg is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rapheal. Zark Muckerberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Left hook, right uppercut from Muckerberg. #T2# Rapheal throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#CL# Muckerberg closes the distance and clinches. #BC2# Rapheal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Rapheal checks a leg kick nicely. Rapheal throws out a counter right but Muckerberg avoids it with no problem. Rapheal takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Rapheal just misses with a punch to the body.
Muckerberg has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Rapheal. Muckerberg swings widly with a right hand
and Rapheal counters with a straight right hand.#T3# Muckerberg misses with a combination
and Rapheal counters with a straight right hand. Muckerberg connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rapheal momentarily.
Muckerberg definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Good shot there by Muckerberg. Mark Rapheal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Muckerberg lands with a right hand. Muckerberg throws a chopping leg kick but Rapheal manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Muckerberg 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.
#T4# Muckerberg throws a right hand that misses
and Rapheal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Muckerberg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rapheal.
Muckerberg tries to counter by clinching up but Rapheal breaks away and moves out of range. Muckerberg looks to clinch and Rapheal counters with a straight right hand. Rapheal takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Muckerberg fails in his attempt to clinch. Muckerberg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rapheal has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Rapheal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Muckerberg.
Muckerberg seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zark Muckerberg dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Zark Muckerberg's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Muckerberg displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Muckerberg throws a combination that misses and Rapheal finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Muckerberg lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rapheal has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rapheal and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Rapheal lands a nice looking body kick. Rapheal swats away the attempt to clinch by Muckerberg. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Muckerberg rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Muckerberg takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1# Rapheal ducks under a wild hook from Muckerberg. Nice shot by Muckerberg. Muckerberg fails with a takedown attempt. Rapheal is trying to counter with his kicks. Rapheal showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Muckerberg.
Rapheal now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Rapheal has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. A shot to the body from Muckerberg misses and Rapheal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2# Muckerberg fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Muckerberg scores with a hook. Muckerberg tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rapheal manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Muckerberg misses with a looping right. A nice side step and Rapheal releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world. Muckerberg tries to work over Rapheal's front leg with a kick but Rapheal checks it. #T3# Muckerberg tries to clinch there but Rapheal circles away.
A cross from Rapheal lands. Muckerberg fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zark Muckerberg. That's going to take a lot out of him. Rapheal throws a lazy right hand but Muckerberg sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. As Rapheal tries to get set, Muckerberg tries to push him back and clinch up but Rapheal manages to avoid the attempt. Muckerberg slips under a jab. Zark Muckerberg is winning the standup battle so far. Muckerberg shoots in looking for a takedown but Rapheal manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Muckerberg's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Rapheal follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#T4# Muckerberg throws a leg kick that is checked and Rapheal counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#Zark Muckerberg's cut is getting worse. Muckerberg wants to clinch and Rapheal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Muckerberg cracks Rapheal with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Muckerberg throws a front kick aimed at Rapheal's knee but Rapheal avoids it well. Muckerberg throws a right and a left that both miss. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rapheal! But no joy. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Muckerberg misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rapheal is trying to counter with his kicks.
And that's the end of the fight! Mark Rapheal comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Rapheal has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29 Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29 Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Rapheal! A relieved looking Mark Rapheal 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:
SYN 1159 Tokugawa vs. Ryan II
Date: Apr 06, 2025 |
#R1# Ekuoba throws an off balance right hand
and Muckerberg counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Muckerberg shoots for a double leg takedown but Ekuoba sprawls well. He's pushed Muckerberg's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Ekuoba misses with a right hand #CL# and Muckerberg counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Ekuoba misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC# Muckerberg breaks the clinch.
#CL# Muckerberg rushes Ekuoba and presses him up against the cage. Ekuoba looks to throw an elbow but misses. Muckerberg is trying to pull guard but Ekuoba has him pressed against the cage. Ekuoba throws an elbow but it misses.
Muckerberg stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ekuoba scores with a shot to the side of Muckerberg's head. #CUT2#It looks like Zark Muckerberg has been cut. Ekuoba trying to land knees to the body.
Muckerberg pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Muckerberg jumps guard but Ekuoba stands there with Muckerberg around his waist. Muckerberg gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zark Muckerberg. That's going to take a lot out of him. Ekuoba has Muckerberg pushed against the cage.#T1# Ekuoba misses with an elbow over the top. Ekuoba has Muckerberg pushed against the cage. Muckerberg stalling.
Ekuoba stops a takedown attempt from Muckerberg.
Muckerberg tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#TD# Muckerberg jumps into guard, dragging Ekuoba to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Ekuoba has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Muckerberg is proving hard to escape from. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Muckerberg is on top in guard.
#REVR# Muckerberg won't allow Ekuoba to get back to his feet. #T2##ES2# Ekuoba pushes Muckerberg off and gets back to his feet.
Muckerberg definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Ekuoba tries to clinch but Muckerberg is having none of it. Muckerberg shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ekuoba pinned against the cage. Ekuoba gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD# Muckerberg looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ekuoba is trying to stand up here but Muckerberg is controlling him well. Muckerberg seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ekuoba does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Ekuoba is trying to stand.
#T3# Muckerberg is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Muckerberg stops Ekuoba from getting back to his feet.
#SUB# Muckerberg is working for a kimura but Ekuoba is defending it quite comfortably.
Ekuoba tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Muckerberg manages to move to mount!
Ekuoba is squirming around, avoiding Muckerberg's attempts to control the action. #T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Muckerberg won't let Ekuoba get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. Muckerberg looking to control but Ekuoba is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Ekuoba wants to get back to his feet.
Muckerberg throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Ekuoba because Muckerberg loaded up on that one. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zark Muckerberg dominated that round. The cut man is working on Zark Muckerberg's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# Ekuoba swings widly with a right hand
letting Muckerberg counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Essien Ekuoba has been cut. Ekuoba throws a shot from downtown. Muckerberg moves away and avoids it. Muckerberg bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ekuoba's head backwards. Ekuoba looks to land a right hand but Muckerberg moved out of range. Ekuoba stuffs the takedown attempt from Muckerberg. Muckerberg gets slowly back to his feet. Muckerberg is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ekuoba can do to turn this around? Ekuoba stuffs the takedown. Ekuoba fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ekuoba swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Muckerberg looks for a takedown but Ekuoba sprawls well. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zark Muckerberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2# Ekuoba closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Muckerberg is looking to take this one to the mat.#T1# Muckerberg tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ekuoba lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ekuoba lands a hook to the side of the head. Muckerberg tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ekuoba smiles and moves away.
Essien Ekuoba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Ekuoba throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ekuoba slips under a jab. Muckerberg throws a leg kick that misses. #KD2# Ekuoba sends Muckerberg crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Ekuoba is motioning to the referee to let Muckerberg up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Muckerberg is rocked! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Muckerberg leaves his chin hanging out and Ekuoba seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Muckerberg crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Essien Ekuoba! |
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Event:
SYN 1154 Tokugawa vs Tae
Date: Mar 23, 2025 |
#R1# No luck for Belyaev with that takedown attempt. Belyaev shoots for a takedown but Muckerberg saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD# Muckerberg scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Muckerberg moves into full mount! Muckerberg throwing strikes here but Belyaev is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Belyaev regains half guard. Muckerberg controlling the action here. Belyaev is trying to get back to full guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Muckerberg is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Belyaev wants to get back to full guard but Muckerberg has mounted him!#T1# Muckerberg tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Belyaev tries to reverse the position but Muckerberg maintains control. Muckerberg sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Muckerberg looking to control but Belyaev is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Belyaev is trying desperately to improve position. Muckerberg definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Belyaev keeps trying to improve his position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Muckerberg raining down hammerfists from mount. Muckerberg has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Belyaev's face.
Muckerberg throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#T2# Belyaev is squirming around, avoiding Muckerberg's attempts to control the action. Belyaev manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB# Muckerberg wants to work for an arm triangle but Belyaev is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Muckerberg not doing much here.
Belyaev moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Muckerberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Belyaev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Muckerberg wants to stand but Belyaev has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Muckerberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Belyaev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3# Muckerberg is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Belyaev wants to sweep here but Muckerberg controlling him for the moment. Muckerberg in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Belyaev looking for a sweep. Not yet Belyaev, not yet. Muckerberg is pushing down on Belyaev's leg trying to pass to half guard. Belyaev is fighting to maintain full guard but Muckerberg has managed to sneak the leg through. Belyaev tries to get to full guard but Muckerberg has control of the leg. Muckerberg wants to stand up but Belyaev has a hold of him and won't allow it. Muckerberg is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Belyaev! Belyaev really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Muckerberg tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4# Muckerberg trying to control but he's not successful this time. Muckerberg throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage. Belyaev is working to get back to half guard.
Belyaev tries to improve his position but instead Muckerberg has taken his back! I really don't envy Belyaev right now.
Muckerberg 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. Muckerberg trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Belyaev doesn't escape. #SUB# Muckerberg patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here? Belyaev is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Belyaev tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! Belyaev gets back to half guard. Muckerberg wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zark Muckerberg dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2# Belyaev gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Muckerberg counters with a three punch combo that has Belyaev backing up. Belyaev nods at Muckerberg to acknowledge the strikes. Muckerberg misses with a low kick.
#TD2# Belyaev shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Muckerberg looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Muckerberg is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Muckerberg pulls Belyaev in to control the position. Muckerberg avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Muckerberg working a defensive guard here.
Belyaev stopping the sweep attempt from Muckerberg. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Muckerberg has his feet on Belyaev's thighs here. He's pushed Belyaev off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Belyaev screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Zark Muckerberg! Zark Muckerberg 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:
SYN 1137 Sitsongrit vs. Khabib
Date: Feb 01, 2025 |
#R1##TD# Excellent takedown into side control there by Muckerberg. Belyaev is looking to regain half guard here but Muckerberg keeps moving and retains side control. Belyaev gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Muckerberg prevents Belyaev from improving his position. Muckerberg trying to mount his opponent but Belyaev defends it. Belyaev wants to get back to full guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Belyaev is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Muckerberg tries to pass the half guard into mount. Belyaev knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Belyaev missing with punches from the bottom.
#SUB# Muckerberg is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Belyaev defends it well. #T1# Belyaev is trying to get back to full guard. Belyaev is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Muckerberg's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Muckerberg's back! Muckerberg tries to escape the position.
Belyaev has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Muckerberg. Muckerberg breaks Belyaev's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Muckerberg works a leg free and moves into half guard. Belyaev makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Belyaev. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Muckerberg looking to pass the guard. Belyaev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Muckerberg is one step ahead there. Muckerberg forces his way into half guard.#T2# Muckerberg is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Belyaev! Muckerberg wants to take his opponent's back but Belyaev doesn't allow it. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Belyaev slips a leg in and gets back to half guard. Belyaev gets full guard. Muckerberg preventing the sweep. Muckerberg wants to control from the top but Belyaev keeps moving. Belyaev manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Muckerberg manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB# Muckerberg has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Belyaev can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Belyaev lands a couple of elbows. Belyaev is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Belyaev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Muckerberg swivels though and keeps the full guard. Belyaev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3# Belyaev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Belyaev passes into half guard. Muckerberg is looking to control Belyaev's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Muckerberg avoid being mounted? Belyaev lands with a punch from half guard. Belyaev working the head and body with strikes. Muckerberg taking some punishment here, with Belyaev in his half guard. Muckerberg has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Belyaev is working away from the top position though. Belyaev prevents Muckerberg from improving his position. Belyaev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Muckerberg manages to get to full guard.
Belyaev is in close to Muckerberg's body, working some short punches and elbows. Muckerberg utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. We've been informed that Belyaev has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4# Muckerberg is trying to control the position but Belyaev postures up. Belyaev keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Muckerberg's head. Belyaev cracks Muckerberg with a solid left hand. Belyaev with a nice head shot there. Muckerberg working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Belyaev. Belyaev is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Belyaev preventing the sweep. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Belyaev's corner. There ya go! There ya go! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Belyaev is working Muckerberg over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB# Muckerberg looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Belyaev scoring with some ground and pound. Belyaev makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Belyaev lands a couple of elbows. Muckerberg looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Muckerberg is working hard here to advance position. Belyaev is pushing down on Muckerberg's leg trying to pass to half guard. Muckerberg is fighting to maintain full guard but Belyaev has managed to sneak the leg through. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Belyaev dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD2# Muckerberg tries to sprawl but Belyaev drives through with a takedown into half guard. Muckerberg is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Belyaev scores with a couple of nice shots. Belyaev is nestled in close to Muckerberg, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. The fighters are battling for position here. Muckerberg manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB# Muckerberg looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Muckerberg looking for a sweep. Not yet Muckerberg, not yet. Muckerberg keeping full guard, as Belyaev tries to pass. Muckerberg lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# Belyaev looking for a sweep. Not yet Belyaev, not yet. #SUB2# Belyaev escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Muckerberg gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Belyaev wants to sweep but no luck. Muckerberg passes into half guard. Muckerberg is trying to control the action in half guard but Belyaev is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1# Muckerberg prevents Belyaev from improving his position. Belyaev gets full guard. Belyaev looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Muckerberg wants to control from the top but Belyaev keeps moving. Daniel Belyaev has got the better of the ground game so far. Muckerberg controlling from the top position. Belyaev is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Muckerberg looking to pass the guard. Muckerberg definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Muckerberg passes into half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Belyaev is looking to improve his position.
#T2# Muckerberg wants to free his trapped foot but Belyaev is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB# Muckerberg is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Belyaev has managed to free his arm - good work. Belyaev gets back to full guard.
#SUB2# Belyaev has his foot on Muckerberg's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Muckerberg works his way back into a safe position though. Muckerberg won't allow Belyaev to sweep him here. Muckerberg sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Belyaev's guard. Muckerberg is pressing down on Belyaev's thigh, looking to free his foot. Belyaev is holding on for now. Muckerberg is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Belyaev! Belyaev is trying desperately to improve position. Muckerberg wants to control the pace but Belyaev is squirming around nicely. #T3# Muckerberg is trying to take his opponent's back.
Belyaev regains half guard. Muckerberg wants to control but Belyaev is keeping him busy. Belyaev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB# Muckerberg is looking for a kimura here.
Belyaev wants to sweep but Muckerberg has passed to side control! Muckerberg trying to control the position but Belyaev is working away. #T4# Belyaev is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Muckerberg is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Belyaev is looking to get to half guard. Belyaev regains half guard. Muckerberg seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Belyaev does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Muckerberg is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Belyaev is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. Belyaev is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB# Muckerberg is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Belyaev doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Muckerberg. Belyaev gets full guard. 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 Zark Muckerberg 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.#R3##TD2# Belyaev shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Muckerberg's guard.#SUB# Belyaev avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Belyaev postures up and lands a big shot to Muckerberg's brow. Belyaev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Belyaev must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Belyaev pushing down on Muckerberg's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB# Muckerberg looking for submissions off his back. Belyaev working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Muckerberg's thigh. Muckerberg counters though and makes it back to full guard. Belyaev chips away with some ground and pound. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Belyaev working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Muckerberg's head. Belyaev works a leg free and moves into half guard. Muckerberg on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Muckerberg on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T1# Muckerberg is looking to control Belyaev's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Muckerberg avoid being mounted? Muckerberg on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Belyaev prevents Muckerberg from improving his position. Belyaev scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Muckerberg is pressing down on Belyaev's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Muckerberg trying to control the position.
Muckerberg manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Belyaev manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Muckerberg slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Belyaev sneaks back into half guard. Muckerberg wants to pass the guard but Belyaev is defending well. #T2# Belyaev slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Belyaev manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Muckerberg manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB# Belyaev won't allow Muckerberg to sweep him here. Belyaev advances to half guard. Muckerberg moves into full guard.
Belyaev working some strikes from top position. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Muckerberg avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Muckerberg trying to keep a closed guard but Belyaev is proving a slippery customer.
Muckerberg keeping full guard, as Belyaev tries to pass. Belyaev has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Belyaev lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T3##SUB# Muckerberg working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Belyaev doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Belyaev manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB# Muckerberg looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Belyaev working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Muckerberg's head. Muckerberg has momentary wrist control but Belyaev slips an elbow through the middle. Belyaev stands up over Muckerberg, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Belyaev passes Muckerberg's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Belyaev is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Belyaev is thwarting Muckerberg's attempts to control the position. Belyaev scoring with strikes to the body and head. Belyaev trying to mount his opponent but Muckerberg defends it. Belyaev not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T4# Belyaev scoring with strikes to the body and head. Muckerberg gets full guard. Belyaev scoring with punches to the head and body. Muckerberg trying to control the position.
Belyaev is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB# Belyaev stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Muckerberg throws up his legs and catches Belyaev in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Belyaev tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Muckerberg! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Zark Muckerberg! A victorious Zark Muckerberg thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SYN 1127 Madzarov vs Nightmare
Date: Jan 05, 2025 |
#R1# Muckerberg lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Fedetenko ducks under a wild hook from Muckerberg. Fedetenko was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Muckerberg looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Fedetenko slips a jab from Muckerberg. It looked like Fedetenko was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Muckerberg. Muckerberg scores with a jab. Fedetenko acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Muckerberg lands with a nice body punch. Fedetenko drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Muckerberg throws a right hand that misses
and Fedetenko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Zark Muckerberg has been cut. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Muckerberg shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. A little feinted left hand from Fedetenko on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Muckerberg scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Muckerberg works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T1# Muckerberg misses with a takedown #KD# and Fedetenko counters with a crisp right hand that drops Muckerberg! Fedetenko lets Muckerberg back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Muckerberg is rocked! Muckerberg lands a jab to Fedetenko's midsection. Muckerberg throws a jab when Fedetenko was well out of range. Fedetenko swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Nice takedown defense from Fedetenko. No joy for Muckerberg on that attempt. Vladamir Fedetenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zark Muckerberg. Muckerberg scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fedetenko doesn't seem bothered though. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Muckerberg scores with a nice strike. Fedetenko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Muckerberg misses with an uppercut. Fedetenko saw that one coming. Fedetenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Muckerberg.
#T2# Muckerberg misses with a wild body shot. Muckerberg misses with a hook to the body
and Fedetenko counters with a big right hand! Oh Muckerberg is in trouble here! Fedetenko follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vladamir Fedetenko! Our winner, Vladamir Fedetenko, 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:
DMMA 376
Date: Dec 01, 2024 |
#R1# Scarletwound throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Scarletwound looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Muckerberg lands a slapping body shot.
Muckerberg misses with an uppercut. Scarletwound saw that one coming. Muckerberg works the jab nicely. Scarletwound takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Scarletwound defending well as Muckerberg loads up on a big left hand. #CL2# Muckerberg closes the distance and pushes Scarletwound back into the cage. Muckerberg blocks a body shot from Scarletwound. Scarletwound is defending well against a takedown attempt. Muckerberg pushes Scarletwound back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Scarletwound struggles to land a body shot inside as Muckerberg controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Muckerberg changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Scarletwound fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Muckerberg looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Muckerberg avoids the head kick by Scarletwound.
Muckerberg bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Muckerberg throws out a counter right but Scarletwound avoids it with no problem. Muckerberg bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1# A swing and a miss from Muckerberg.#TD2# Scarletwound tries to sprawl but Muckerberg drives through with a takedown into half guard. Muckerberg trying to control from half guard but Scarletwound is working away. Scarletwound holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. Muckerberg is trying to control the action in half guard but Scarletwound is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Muckerberg trying to pass the guard but Scarletwound defending well. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Muckerberg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Scarletwound keeps working. #SUB2# Muckerberg is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Scarletwound has managed to free his arm - good work. Scarletwound tries to get to full guard but Muckerberg has control of the leg. #T2# Muckerberg has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Scarletwound tries to hold on but Muckerberg postures up. Muckerberg wants to control but Scarletwound has made it back to half guard. Nice work. Scarletwound knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Muckerberg on the ground. Scarletwound won't allow Muckerberg to pass to mount. #T3# Scarletwound wants to control but Muckerberg is keeping busy and won't allow it. Muckerberg trying to mount his opponent but Scarletwound defends it. #SUB2# Muckerberg is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2# Muckerberg is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Scarletwound sees it coming and defends easily. Scarletwound is refusing to be controlled, as Muckerberg sits in half guard. Scarletwound keeping hold of Muckerberg's head, controlling as best he can. Scarletwound is trying to control but can't.
#T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Scarletwound is positioning himself well to prevent Muckerberg advancing to mount. Muckerberg seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Scarletwound does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Muckerberg throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Scarletwound counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. A head kick misses from Scarletwound. Scarletwound connects with an inside leg kick. Muckerberg blocks a low kick nicely. As Scarletwound backs off Muckerberg throws a huge counter combo but Scarletwound manages to avoid it all. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Muckerberg chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Scarletwound can pounce on him.
Muckerberg shoots in and drives through. Scarletwound sprawls well. A little feinted left hand from Scarletwound on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Winter Scarletwound has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zark Muckerberg. Scarletwound ducks under a wild hook from Muckerberg. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zark Muckerberg 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# Muckerberg misses with an uppercut. Scarletwound saw that one coming. Muckerberg throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Muckerberg takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Scarletwound needs to keep his hands up - Muckerberg had a free shot at his head there. Muckerberg throws a hook to the side of Scarletwound's head but Scarletwound sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Scarletwound slips under a jab. Muckerberg with a body punch. A glancing blow. A punch lands to the side of Scarletwound 's head but he takes it in his stride. Muckerberg misses with a looping right. Muckerberg throws the left hand but Scarletwound avoids the punch easily. Scarletwound looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Muckerberg connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Scarletwound lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Muckerberg has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Muckerberg and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Zark Muckerberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Muckerberg ducks under a wild hook from Scarletwound. Muckerberg scores with a jab. Muckerberg swings away with a body shot that misses
and Scarletwound counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Zark Muckerberg has been cut. Muckerberg might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T1##TD2# Muckerberg closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Scarletwound quickly recovers to half guard. Muckerberg trying to mount his opponent but Scarletwound defends it. Scarletwound misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Muckerberg is thwarting Scarletwound's attempts to control the position. Muckerberg has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Muckerberg controlling the pace for now. Scarletwound wants to control but Muckerberg is having none of it.#T2# Muckerberg can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Scarletwound is looking to escape. Zark Muckerberg has got the better of the ground game so far. Scarletwound is trying to reverse the position but instead Muckerberg has taken his back - oops! Muckerberg has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Scarletwound prevents Muckerberg from getting a body triangle. Muckerberg is not going to allow Scarletwound to sit and survive in this position. Scarletwound is in bad spot here.
#SUB2# Muckerberg goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Scarletwound escapes and is now in half guard on top. #T3##SUB2# Muckerberg looking for submissions off his back. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Scarletwound is thwarting Muckerberg's attempts to control the position. Scarletwound is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Scarletwound connects with a nice short shot to Muckerberg's temple. Muckerberg slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Muckerberg is pulling down on Scarletwound's head to control his posture. #T4# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Scarletwound trying to control but Muckerberg is working from the bottom. Scarletwound landing some decent shots from guard. Scarletwound stopping the sweep attempt from Muckerberg. Scarletwound content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Muckerberg looking for a sweep. Not yet Muckerberg, not yet. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Scarletwound looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Muckerberg wants to sweep here but Scarletwound controlling him for the moment. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zark Muckerberg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Zark Muckerberg's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##TD2# Muckerberg looking to score a takedown here. Scarletwound is defending well but Muckerberg drives through and ends up in Scarletwound's guard. Scarletwound is adopting a defensive guard. Scarletwound trying to control the position.
Muckerberg slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A control attempt from Scarletwound but he's now mounted! Muckerberg fails to move to back control. #T1# Scarletwound has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Muckerberg avoiding Scarletwound 's attempts to control his hands. Muckerberg has the hooks in. Scarletwound is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2# Muckerberg working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Scarletwound is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Muckerberg has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Scarletwound taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Zark Muckerberg! Our winner, Zark Muckerberg, 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:
CCC 80
Date: Oct 12, 2024 |
#R1# Muckerberg swings away with a body shot that misses
and Suraman counters with a three punch combo that has Muckerberg backing up. Muckerberg nods at Suraman to acknowledge the strikes.#TD2# Suraman shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Muckerberg manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Muckerberg keeping full guard, as Suraman tries to pass. #SUB# Muckerberg is looking for a triangle but Suraman pushes his legs off easily.
Suraman is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Suraman trying to control the position from guard on top but Muckerberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Suraman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Suraman throwing strikes but missing. Suraman is looking to work some ground and pound but Muckerberg has wrist control.#T1# Suraman tries to free his leg and advance position but Muckerberg is retaining full guard. #SUB2# Suraman is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Muckerberg is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Muckerberg has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR# Suraman wants to get back to his feet but Muckerberg is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Suraman keeping full guard, as Muckerberg tries to pass. #SUB2# Suraman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Suraman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Muckerberg tries to free his leg and advance position but Suraman is retaining full guard. Muckerberg is working hard here to advance position. Muckerberg passes into half guard. Suraman is trying to maintain the position but Muckerberg is very close to passing his half guard. Suraman wants to get back to full guard.#T3# Muckerberg wants to take a breather but Suraman is having none of it. Muckerberg passes to full mount! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Muckerberg can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Suraman is looking to escape. Muckerberg fails to take his opponent's back. Muckerberg controlling his opponent. #T4# Suraman really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Suraman wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Muckerberg tries to keep control of the position but Suraman is staying busy.#SUB# Muckerberg has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. Muckerberg definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Suraman trying to get back to his feet but Muckerberg is in full control for now. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB# Muckerberg is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Suraman is defending well though. Muckerberg let's go of the attempt for now. 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 Zark Muckerberg will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD# Muckerberg shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Suraman manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Suraman wants to get back to his feet but Muckerberg passes into half guard.
#REVB# Muckerberg wants to pass to mount but Suraman is defending the position. Suraman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Muckerberg is working away from the top position though. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Muckerberg moves into full mount! Suraman won't be happy about that! #T1# Suraman is squirming around, avoiding Muckerberg's attempts to control the action. Suraman has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Muckerberg's lack of action.
Muckerberg prevents Suraman from standing back up.
Muckerberg works his foot free and advances to mount. Suraman is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Muckerberg has taken his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Muckerberg doesn't have the hooks in and Suraman manages to turn into his guard.
#T2##SUB# Suraman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Muckerberg has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Suraman has managed to get both his arms back between Muckerberg's legs - danger averted. Suraman lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2# Suraman postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Muckerberg is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Suraman, into his guard. #REVR# Suraman working a defensive guard but Muckerberg manages to pass into side control anyway.
Muckerberg working away.#T3# Muckerberg is looking to take a break and control but Suraman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Suraman gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Muckerberg trying to mount his opponent but Suraman defends it. Suraman gets back to full guard.
Suraman looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Muckerberg puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T4# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Muckerberg stops Suraman from getting back to his feet.
Zark Muckerberg overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Muckerberg prevents Suraman from improving his position. Muckerberg wants to control but Suraman is keeping him busy. Suraman wants to get back to full guard. Muckerberg wants to control but Suraman is keeping him busy. Muckerberg looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Suraman controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zark Muckerberg dominated that second round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3# Muckerberg leaves Suraman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Muckerberg looks to land a right hand but Suraman moved out of range.#TD2# Suraman fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Muckerberg to the ground. Suraman is now in Muckerberg's guard. Suraman trying to control but Muckerberg is working from the bottom. #SUB# Suraman stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Muckerberg has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Suraman manages to get his head free but now Muckerberg has transitioned to an armbar! Suraman grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Muckerberg! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Zark Muckerberg! Zark Muckerberg 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:
Carnaval Takeover
Date: Aug 31, 2024 |
#R1# Muckerberg slips a straight right by Minoru Ii. Minoru Ii throws a right and a left that both miss. The fighters circling - Muckerberg throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Muckerberg lands with a nice body punch. Minoru Ii lands a slapping body shot.
Muckerberg's corner calls for a 1-2. Muckerberg obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Muckerberg wants to clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Minoru Ii with a hook. Muckerberg definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1# Muckerberg darts in trying to clinch letting Minoru Ii counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Zark Muckerberg has been cut. Minoru Ii throws a sloppy body shot
#CL# and Muckerberg holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Minoru Ii misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD# Muckerberg jumps guard and drags Minoru Ii to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Muckerberg is on top in guard.
#REVR# Minoru Ii keeping full guard, as Muckerberg tries to pass. #SUB# Muckerberg drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Minoru Ii manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Muckerberg has Minoru Ii in his guard.#REVB##T2##SUB# Muckerberg is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB# Muckerberg is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Minoru Ii defends well.#SUB# Muckerberg has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Minoru Ii can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Muckerberg looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3##SUB# Minoru Ii avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB# Muckerberg had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Minoru Ii defends it easily. Muckerberg looking to hit a scissor sweep but Minoru Ii is one step ahead there. Minoru Ii is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Minoru Ii looking to pass the guard. #SUB# Muckerberg throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Muckerberg bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Minoru Ii's guard. #REVR# We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Minoru Ii can do anything to dispel that myth. Muckerberg tries to free his leg and advance position but Minoru Ii is retaining full guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Muckerberg content to stall in guard here. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zark Muckerberg dominated that round. The cut man is working on Zark Muckerberg's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# Minoru Ii misses with a left hand and Muckerberg counters with a straight right hand. Muckerberg throws a big shot that misses. Muckerberg tries to clinch there but Minoru Ii circles away.
A big right from Muckerberg misses. Muckerberg throws a body shot but no joy. Muckerberg has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Muckerberg there as he acknowledges the shot. A big left from Muckerberg misses. A jab from Minoru Ii misses. Muckerberg drops down looking for a counter takedown but Minoru Ii sprawls and moves away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Minoru Ii swings widly with a right hand
and Muckerberg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Minoru Ii's jab looks to have found its range, popping Muckerberg under the eye.#CL# Muckerberg moves into the clinch.#T1# Minoru Ii lands a hook that snaps the head of Muckerberg backwards. Minoru Ii lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Muckerberg backwards. Muckerberg throws a head punch that misses. Minoru Ii throws a punch but it's blocked by Muckerberg. Minoru Ii scores with a shoulder strike. #TD# Muckerberg jumps guard.
Muckerberg controls Minoru Ii momentarily but Minoru Ii frees himself. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Muckerberg is on top in guard.
#REVR# The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Muckerberg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Minoru Ii swivels though and keeps the full guard. Muckerberg is working hard here to advance position.#T2# Muckerberg passes Minoru Ii's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Muckerberg is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Minoru Ii can do to turn this around? Muckerberg wants to pass to mount but Minoru Ii is defending the position. #SUB# Muckerberg 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.
#SUB# Muckerberg is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Minoru Ii is just riding it out for now. Muckerberg eventually gives up the hold. #T3##SUB# Muckerberg is working for a submission of some sort.
Still in half guard, Muckerberg seems content to control.#T4# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Muckerberg thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Muckerberg is trying to control. Minoru Ii wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Minoru Ii wants to control but Muckerberg is keeping busy and won't allow it. Muckerberg is looking to take a break and control but Minoru Ii is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Muckerberg is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Minoru Ii is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! A jab from Muckerberg misses. Muckerberg jabbing away but nothing is landing. Minoru Ii displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Muckerberg throws out the jab. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zark Muckerberg dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Zark Muckerberg's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3# Minoru Ii throws the left hand but Muckerberg avoids the punch easily.#CL# Muckerberg instigates a clinch. A head punch blocked on the inside by Muckerberg. Minoru Ii misses with a punch on the inside.
Muckerberg prevents a body shot from Minoru Ii. Minoru Ii misses with some punches.
Minoru Ii struggles to land a body shot inside as Muckerberg controls his hands.
Minoru Ii gets through Muckerberg's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Minoru Ii swings wildly with an uppercut but Muckerberg uses good head movement to avoid it. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Minoru Ii. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A head punch on the inside from Minoru Ii fails to land. Muckerberg goes for a takedown attempt but Minoru Ii pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kohinata Minoru Ii seems to be getting the better of the standup. Muckerberg defending well as Minoru Ii loads up on a big left hand. Muckerberg lands with an overhand left.#T1# Muckerberg throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Minoru Ii let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Minoru Ii moves out of range as Muckerberg strikes. The fighters circle momentarily. Minoru Ii darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Minoru Ii looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Muckerberg closes the distance looking to clinch and Minoru Ii counters with a nice body shot. Minoru Ii misses with an uppercut
letting Muckerberg counter with a right hand. Muckerberg throws a right hand that misses
and Minoru Ii counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL2# Minoru Ii closes the distance and pushes Muckerberg back into the cage. Kohinata Minoru Ii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Muckerberg blocks a body shot from Minoru Ii. Muckerberg fails to pull guard.
Muckerberg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Muckerberg. Muckerberg working aggressively here.
Minoru Ii lands a hook that snaps the head of Muckerberg backwards. Minoru Ii is pressed up against the cage. Muckerberg has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Minoru Ii down to the mat. Minoru Ii avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zark Muckerberg. That's going to take a lot out of him. This has been an exciting period of action! Minoru Ii lands a jab to Muckerberg's midsection. Muckerberg closes the distance looking to clinch and Minoru Ii counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Muckerberg throws a hook but Minoru Ii blocks it. Muckerberg lands a really nice looking cross but Minoru Ii seems unphased.
#T3# Muckerberg misses with a body shot.
#CL# Muckerberg gets in close and instigates a clinch. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Minoru Ii. Minoru Ii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Minoru Ii lands a right hand. Minoru Ii misses with a body punch.
Minoru Ii swings wildly with an uppercut but Muckerberg uses good head movement to avoid it. Muckerberg is looking to take this one to the mat. Muckerberg blocking some punches.
Minoru Ii misses with a hook from the clinch. Muckerberg is trying to pull guard but Minoru Ii has him pressed against the cage. Muckerberg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Muckerberg prevents a body shot from Minoru Ii. Muckerberg wants a takedown but no success here.
#T4# Minoru Ii lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Muckerberg backwards. Muckerberg looking for a takedown. Minoru Ii throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Minoru Ii can't find room to land a body shot as Muckerberg controls the action.
Minoru Ii misses with a hook from the clinch. Minoru Ii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Minoru Ii tries a body shot but Muckerberg blocks it.
Minoru Ii lands with a light punch inside. Minoru Ii is working Muckerberg over against the cage. Minoru Ii lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Minoru Ii misses with some punches.
Zark Muckerberg is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Minoru Ii misses with a body punch.
Muckerberg can't get the takedown.
#TD# Muckerberg ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Muckerberg no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB# Muckerberg has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Minoru Ii can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that's the end of the fight! Kohinata Minoru Ii comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Muckerberg has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28 Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28 Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zark Muckerberg! Zark Muckerberg decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CCC 59 : Hernandez vs Belyaev
Date: Aug 03, 2024 |
#R1# Kallio rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Muckerberg moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Muckerberg definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Kallio throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Muckerberg sees it coming and avoids it easily. Zark Muckerberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Muckerberg lands with a nice body punch. Kallio looks to land a combination but Muckerberg avoids it well. #CL# Muckerberg clinches with his opponent.
Muckerberg has a couple of punches blocked by Kallio.
Kallio blocking some punches.
A short right from Muckerberg. Kallio digs a right hand into Muckerberg's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Muckerberg's gas tank. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2# Kallio breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL# Muckerberg pushes Kallio up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2# Kallio breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Muckerberg tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1# Muckerberg fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kallio unleashes a big counter combination but Muckerberg bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Muckerberg is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Kallio throws a wild body kick that Muckerberg sees coming a mile off.#CL# Muckerberg has closed the distance and engaged Kallio in a clinch.
Kallio has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2# Kallio's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. The fight stays on the outside here - Muckerberg looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Sloppy strikes from Kallio. Those never looked like landing. Kallio throws a sloppy head kick #TD# so Muckerberg counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #T2##SUB2# Kallio is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2# Kallio is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Muckerberg passes Kallio's left leg - he's now in half guard. Muckerberg is keen to just control but Kallio is a slippery customer. Muckerberg is looking to advance position but Kallio won't allow it. Muckerberg frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB# Muckerberg has hold of Kallio's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Kallio manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kallio is looking to get to half guard.#T3##SUB# Muckerberg working for a submission but Kallio is keeping him at bay. Muckerberg takes Kallio's back. #SUB# Muckerberg is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Kallio is defending well though. Muckerberg let's go of the attempt for now. Kallio wants to get back to his feet. #SUB# Kallio fending off the submission attempt from Muckerberg. Muckerberg wants to control but Kallio manages to buck him off and is now in Muckerberg's guard! Nice work there by Kallio! #T4##SUB# Muckerberg is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SU2# Kallio stands up and waves to Muckerberg to follow him. No joy there for Kallio, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Muckerberg tries to clinch there but Kallio circles away.
Kallio replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Muckerberg blocks it well. Kallio swats away the attempt to clinch by Muckerberg. Jab by Muckerberg. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zark Muckerberg dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# Kallio misses with a double jab.
#CL# Muckerberg moves into the clinch successfully.
Kallio is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Kallio wants to get back to striking at distance but Muckerberg won't allow it.
#BC2# Kallio pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Kallio keeps the fight on the outside. Muckerberg catches Kallio with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! A telegraphed right hand from Kallio misses the target. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Muckerberg blocks a leg kick. Kallio's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Muckerberg connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kallio scrambles back to his feet. Muckerberg wants to clinch.#T1# Kallio throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Kallio misses with a two punch combination.
Muckerberg tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kallio swats him away and circles back towards the center. Kallio unleashes a big counter combination but Muckerberg bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#TD# Muckerberg shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Muckerberg showed some decent athleticism there.
Kallio pushes Muckerberg off and gets back to his feet. Nice body kick from Kallio. Muckerberg takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
#T2# This has been an exciting period of action! Muckerberg moves in looking to clinch but Kallio pushes him off. Muckerberg looks to score with a jab to the body but Kallio is just out of range. Muckerberg shoots in and drives through. Kallio sprawls well. Kallio lands an overhand right. Kimmo Kallio seems to be getting the better of the standup. Kallio misses with a leg kick. Muckerberg is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kallio. Kallio takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Muckerberg doesn't manage to clinch there - Kallio circles away.
Kallio looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#CL# Muckerberg closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T3##BC2# Kallio's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Nice jab there from Muckerberg. Kallio looks to land a combination. Muckerberg sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT2#It looks like Zark Muckerberg has been cut. Kallio throws a series of punches but Muckerberg moves out of range. Kallio throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL# and Muckerberg counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Muckerberg. Muckerberg lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Kallio working aggressively here.
Muckerberg fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kallio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2# Kallio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Muckerberg tries to clinch but fails miserably and Kallio counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Muckerberg scores with a sloppy right hand. Kallio should have avoided that one. #T4# The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL# Muckerberg moves into the clinch.#BC2# Kallio breaks the clinch.
Muckerberg fails miserably with a takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zark Muckerberg. That's going to take a lot out of him. Muckerberg uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kallio. Muckerberg feinted with a counter takedown.#CL# Muckerberg fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kallio, pushing him back against the cage. Kallio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Muckerberg's elbow. Muckerberg throws a punch but it's blocked by Kallio. #BC2# Kallio breaks the clinch.
#CL# Muckerberg drives through and clinches with Kallio against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kimmo Kallio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Zark Muckerberg's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3# Muckerberg fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Muckerberg shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kallio defends it nicely. Nice body kick there by Kallio. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kallio lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Muckerberg circles away quickly and effectively. Kimmo Kallio is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Muckerberg moves out of range of the leg kick from Kallio. Kallio throws a lazy body kick #TD# and Muckerberg counters with a single leg into guard. Kallio didn't expect that. #T1# Muckerberg forces his way into half guard.#SUB# Muckerberg seems to be looking for submissions.
Muckerberg seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kallio does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Kallio tries to get to full guard but Muckerberg has control of the leg. #SUB# Muckerberg is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kallio sees it coming and defends easily. Kallio makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kallio. Kallio avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Muckerberg wants to control from the top but Kallio keeps moving. #T2# Muckerberg looking to pass the guard. Muckerberg works a leg free and moves into half guard. Kallio is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Kallio tries to kick Muckerberg off but Muckerberg keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Kallio gets back to full guard.
Kallio keeping full guard, as Muckerberg tries to pass. Muckerberg trying to control but Kallio is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB2# Kallio is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kallio keeping full guard, as Muckerberg tries to pass. #SUB2# Kallio throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kallio is wriggling around but Muckerberg manages to pass to half guard.
#SUB# Muckerberg is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kallio sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB# Muckerberg is working for a submission of some sort.
#T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Muckerberg wants to free his trapped foot but Kallio is holding on for dear life with his legs. Muckerberg is working hard here to advance position. Muckerberg is trying to control. Kallio wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Kallio tries to kick Muckerberg off but Muckerberg keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Muckerberg seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kallio does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Kallio lands with a straight right. Muckerberg didn't see that one coming. Kallio throws a looping overhand right but Muckerberg ducks down to avoid it.
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 Zark Muckerberg. I think Muckerberg 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28 Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28 Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Zark Muckerberg! Zark Muckerberg 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:
CCC 43 : Wilder vs Obama
Date: Jun 28, 2024 |
#R1# Muckerberg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diddy throws a body shot but no joy. Muckerberg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Muckerberg misses. Muckerberg lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Diddy at a distance.
Diddy throws a big shot that misses. Muckerberg on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Diddy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Muckerberg. Diddy throws out a powerful jab. Muckerberg takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Diddy is looking to clinch. Muckerberg ducks under a wild hook from Diddy. Diddy is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Muckerberg with a jab. Diddy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Muckerberg manages to avoid it. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Muckerberg blocks a jab. Muckerberg takes a shot right to the bread basket. Diddy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Diddy tries to grapple but his opponent circles enabling Muckerberg to counter with a crisp jab. #T1# Diddy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A big left from Diddy misses. Muckerberg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diddy.
Diddy scores with a hook to the body. Muckerberg takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. The fight stays on the outside here - Diddy looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Diddy swings for the body but Muckerberg moves out of range.
Diddy scores with a body shot.
Muckerberg connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Diddy throws a hook to the side of Muckerberg's head but Muckerberg sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Diddy doesn't manage to clinch there - Muckerberg circles away.
Diddy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diddy fails in his attempt to clinch. A countering left hand to the body from Muckerberg misses. Diddy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Muckerberg throws a body punch but Diddy moves out of range. Muckerberg throws a body shot but no joy. #T2# Diddy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Muckerberg counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Muckerberg feints a jab promting Diddy to slip. Muckerberg then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Diddy slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Muckerberg throws a right and a left that both miss. Diddy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Muckerberg swats him away and circles back towards the center. Diddy swings away with a leg kick that misses.#CL# Muckerberg tries to keep at a distance but Diddy has taken the fight into the clinch. Diddy misses with a punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. Diddy pushes off an throws an elbow but Muckerberg leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Muckerberg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diddy's elbow. Muckerberg tries to throw a body punch but Diddy avoids it by throwing Muckerberg back against the cage. #TD# Diddy works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #SUB2# Diddy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Muckerberg has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Diddy has managed to get both his arms back between Muckerberg's legs - danger averted. Muckerberg looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Muckerberg looking to hit a scissor sweep but Diddy is one step ahead there. Muckerberg is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3##SUB2# Muckerberg is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Diddy defends well. Muckerberg has a closed guard, preventing Diddy from standing up. Muckerberg is trying to control the position but Diddy postures up. Diddy forces his way into half guard. Muckerberg is looking for a sweep. Diddy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Diddy wants to pass to mount but Muckerberg is defending the position. Muckerberg wants to get back to full guard.#T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Diddy with the ground and pound but Muckerberg uses the opportunity to regain guard. #SUB2# The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Muckerberg is looking for a triangle but Diddy pushes his legs off easily.
Muckerberg keeping moving, preventing Diddy from controlling successfully. Diddy passes Muckerberg's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Muckerberg is looking to improve his position.
Diddy is just content to waste time from the top position. Muckerberg takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. Diddy lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2# Muckerberg working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Diddy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Diddy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Diddy slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. 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 Joe Diddy will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2# Muckerberg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diddy.
Muckerberg lands a jab to Diddy's midsection. Diddy tries to close the distance and clinch but Muckerberg swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Nice cross by Diddy. Muckerberg defending well as Diddy loads up on a big left hand. Muckerberg lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Muckerberg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diddy swings and misses with a shot to the body and Muckerberg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Diddy tries to clinch there but Muckerberg circles away.
Diddy throws a shot from downtown. Muckerberg moves away and avoids it. Diddy lands a nice shot to the body.
Diddy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Muckerberg counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Muckerberg walks into a straight right hand from Diddy. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Diddy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Muckerberg under the eye. Diddy misses with a wild body shot. Muckerberg let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Muckerberg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diddy moves away. Diddy tries to clinch but Muckerberg is having none of it. #T1# Muckerberg circles away from the clinch attempt.
Muckerberg uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diddy. Diddy misses with a body shot
and Muckerberg counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Diddy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Diddy throws an off balance right hand
and Diddy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Diddy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Muckerberg. Muckerberg misses with a looping right. Diddy throwing a counter right hand but Muckerberg manages to avoid it.#CL# Diddy clinches up with Muckerberg and pushes him back against the cage. Muckerberg misses with a punch to the body.
Muckerberg tries to break the clinch but Diddy is controlling the position. Diddy scores with a nice hook to the head. Diddy looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Diddy blocks a body shot from Muckerberg. A head punch blocked on the inside by Diddy. Diddy has a couple of punches blocked by Muckerberg.
Muckerberg blocking some punches.
Muckerberg goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Muckerberg. #T2# Diddy lands a hook to the side of the head. Muckerberg tries to throw a body punch but Diddy avoids it by throwing Muckerberg back against the cage. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Muckerberg blocks a body shot from Diddy. A head punch on the inside from Diddy fails to land. Diddy misses with a short punch on the inside. Diddy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Muckerberg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diddy throws a punch but it's blocked by Muckerberg. Muckerberg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diddy lands with a light punch inside. Diddy misses with a short punch on the inside. Muckerberg blocks an uppercut.
Muckerberg lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Muckerberg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diddy's elbow. Diddy misses with an elbow strike.
Diddy misses with a hook from the clinch. Nice elbow from Diddy. #CUT#It looks like Zark Muckerberg has been cut. Diddy misses with a punch on the inside.
#T3# Good body shot from Muckerberg.
Muckerberg is defending well against a takedown attempt. Diddy misses with a short punch on the inside. Diddy is trying to push Muckerberg away but Muckerberg has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2# Muckerberg manages to break the clinch.
Muckerberg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Muckerberg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diddy.
Zark Muckerberg seems to be getting the better of the standup. Muckerberg throws a hook to the side of Diddy's head but Diddy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Diddy misses with a body shot
and Muckerberg counters with a stiff right hand. Diddy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Muckerberg throws out the jab. Muckerberg moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Diddy fails in his attempt to clinch. Muckerberg scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Muckerberg on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Muckerberg lands a nice shot to the body.
Diddy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4# Diddy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot 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! Diddy slips a jab from Muckerberg. Muckerberg steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diddy. Diddy tries to clinch up but Muckerberg circles away and keeps his distance. Diddy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diddy misses the shot to the body. Diddy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Diddy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Diddy misses with a body shot.
Diddy throws a jab but it's blocked by Muckerberg. Muckerberg let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#CL# Diddy clinches up with Muckerberg and pushes him back against the cage. Muckerberg misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diddy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Muckerberg backwards. Muckerberg is trying to break the clinch but Diddy is controlling him. Good body shot from Muckerberg.
Joe Diddy has scored more points in the clinch so far. Diddy is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Muckerberg gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Diddy working aggressively here.
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 Joe Diddy will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Zark Muckerberg's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3# Diddy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Muckerberg scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Diddy doesn't seem bothered though. Diddy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Muckerberg chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Diddy can pounce on him.
Muckerberg jabbing away but nothing is landing. Muckerberg bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Muckerberg now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Diddy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Diddy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Diddy wants to clinch but Muckerberg slips to the side and Muckerberg cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Muckerberg fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Diddy takes one to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Muckerberg. Diddy does a little dance to reset his feet. Diddy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. This has been an exciting period of action! Muckerberg bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL# Diddy clinches up against the cage. Muckerberg prevents a takedown attempt there.
Diddy misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1# Muckerberg lands with a left to the head. #BC# Diddy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Muckerberg throws a series of punches but Diddy moves out of range. Muckerberg takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Diddy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Muckerberg moves away. Muckerberg swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Good shot there by Diddy. Diddy misses with an uppercut. Diddy jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Diddy takes a swing at Muckerberg's ribcage but misses. Muckerberg dips to his left and cracks Diddy with an uppercut! Diddy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Muckerberg. Diddy is looking to counter punch. Muckerberg throws a body punch but Diddy moves out of range. Diddy throws a wild body kick that Muckerberg sees coming a mile off. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Muckerberg! But no joy. Diddy misses with a right hand and Muckerberg counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#KD2# Muckerberg lands a big right hand that sends Diddy crashing to the mat! Muckerberg stays standing though and waves Diddy back to his feet!#ROC2#Diddy is rocked!#T2# Diddy gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Muckerberg points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Diddy wakes up just in time to hear Muckerberg thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zark Muckerberg! During a confident post fight interview, Zark Muckerberg thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TWGC 41 (170lbs, D2): Finals - Round 2
Date: May 30, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Zark Muckerberg! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Viktor Van Der Sloot! The judges for this bout are James Atkins, William Gold and Colin Fotheringham.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way. We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#CL# Muckerberg clinches up against the cage.#TD2# Van Der Sloot has hold of one of Muckerberg's legs. Muckerberg is fighting the takedown attempt but Van Der Sloot gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Muckerberg (0) vs (2) Van Der Sloot Muckerberg wants to sweep but no luck. Muckerberg looking to control.
Muckerberg keeping full guard, as Van Der Sloot tries to pass. Muckerberg looking for a sweep. Not yet Muckerberg, not yet. Muckerberg wants to hit a sweep here but Van Der Sloot passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Muckerberg there! Score +3 for passing guard: Muckerberg (0) vs (5) Van Der Sloot We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Muckerberg wants to hold on but Van Der Sloot pushes him away. Van Der Sloot controlling his opponent. Muckerberg's coaches at Punch Out Gym 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.#T1# Muckerberg tries to get back to half guard but can't. Muckerberg gets back to half guard. Muckerberg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Van Der Sloot slows the pace down in half guard. #T2# Muckerberg tries to roll over but Van Der Sloot keeps him under control. Muckerberg trying to control from the bottom.
Van Der Sloot keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Muckerberg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Muckerberg tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Van Der Sloot has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Muckerberg (0) vs (8) Van Der Sloot#T3# Muckerberg working to try and regain half guard.
Van Der Sloot content just to control the position here. Muckerberg is trying desperately to improve position.#T4# Muckerberg wants to control but Van Der Sloot is having none of it. Muckerberg is wriggling around trying to escape.
Van Der Sloot avoids the attempt from Muckerberg to control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Van Der Sloot tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Muckerberg really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T5# Van Der Sloot looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Van Der Sloot tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Muckerberg is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T6# Muckerberg is working to get back to half guard.
Muckerberg wants to hold on but Van Der Sloot pushes him away. Muckerberg is working to get back to half guard.
Van Der Sloot tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Muckerberg can't escape the position.
#T7# Muckerberg tries to hold on but Van Der Sloot postures up. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Muckerberg really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Van Der Sloot controlling the position easily from mount. Muckerberg is looking to get to half guard.#T8# Van Der Sloot looking to control and managing it successfully. Muckerberg slips a leg in and gets back to half guard. Van Der Sloot is thwarting Muckerberg's attempts to control the position. Muckerberg wants to get back to full guard. Muckerberg gets back to full guard.
Muckerberg wants to control but Van Der Sloot passes easily into half guard.
Muckerberg wants to improve his position but Van Der Sloot is controlling well.
#T9# Muckerberg wants to control but Van Der Sloot is keeping busy.
Van Der Sloot is controlling the pace.
Muckerberg is trying to maintain the position but Van Der Sloot is very close to passing his half guard.#T10# Muckerberg wants to get back to full guard but Van Der Sloot has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Muckerberg (0) vs (11) Van Der Sloot Muckerberg sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. Muckerberg is looking for a sweep. Van Der Sloot is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Muckerberg is pressing down on Van Der Sloot's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Muckerberg has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Van Der Sloot has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Muckerberg (0) vs (14) Van Der Sloot Muckerberg can't do much from the bottom here. #T11# Muckerberg tries to improve position but can't. A lull in the action here as Van Der Sloot stalls from top position. A control attempt from Muckerberg but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Muckerberg (0) vs (16) Van Der Sloot Van Der Sloot looking to control and managing it successfully. Van Der Sloot avoids the attempt from Muckerberg to control.#T12# Van Der Sloot looking to control and managing it successfully. Muckerberg tries to lock up and control but Van Der Sloot gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Well,Muckerberg is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes? Muckerberg is trying desperately to improve position. Van Der Sloot controlling the pace for now. Muckerberg holds of for dear life.#T13# Van Der Sloot controlling the position easily from mount. Muckerberg working to try and regain half guard.
Van Der Sloot controlling his opponent. #T14# Muckerberg is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Van Der Sloot tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Muckerberg can't escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight! Van Der Sloot wins on points by 16 to 0. |
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Event:
TWGC 41 (170lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: May 29, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Paulo Roberto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Zark Muckerberg! The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Glass and Sam Margolis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL# Roberto gets a clinch. Roberto drops down looking for an ankle pick but Muckerberg pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL# Roberto closes the distance and pushes Muckerberg back into the cage. Roberto wants a takedown.
Roberto goes for a takedown attempt but Muckerberg pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Roberto looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paulo Roberto. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL# Roberto has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Muckerberg is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Roberto pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD2# Muckerberg manages to pull guard.
Roberto is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2# Muckerberg working for a triangle but Roberto defends it easily.
#T1# Roberto postures up.
#SUB2# Roberto got a little sloppy there for a moment and Muckerberg has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Roberto has managed to get both his arms back between Muckerberg's legs - danger averted. Roberto controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2# Muckerberg had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Roberto defends it easily. Muckerberg looking to hit a scissor sweep but Roberto is one step ahead there. Muckerberg looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2##SUB2# Muckerberg is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Roberto has his hands clasped together but Muckerberg extends and breaks Roberto's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Muckerberg.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Zark Muckerberg! Zark Muckerberg decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TWGC 41 (170lbs, D2): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 2
Date: May 21, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Zark Muckerberg! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 2 losses; Fabio Vieira! The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Radbod Blank and Wagner Zegers.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD# Muckerberg darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Muckerberg (2) vs (0) Vieira Muckerberg definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB# Muckerberg is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Vieira is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2# Vieira looking for submissions off his back.#SUB# Muckerberg is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vieira has managed to free his arm - good work. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Vieira trying to control here.
#T1##SUB# Muckerberg is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Vieira won't allow Muckerberg to pass to mount. The fighters are battling for position here. Vieira manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Muckerberg wants to control from the top but Vieira keeps moving. #T2# Muckerberg seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2# Vieira looking for a guillotine here but Muckerberg defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Muckerberg advances to half guard. Vieira trying to control here.
Muckerberg trying to pass the guard but Vieira defending well. #T3##SUB# Muckerberg is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Vieira is staying active underneath Muckerberg, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Muckerberg is thwarting Vieira's attempts to control the position. Muckerberg wants to free his trapped foot but Vieira is holding on for dear life with his legs. Muckerberg is working hard here to advance position.#T4# Muckerberg passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Vieira! Score +3 for passing guard: Muckerberg (5) vs (0) Vieira#SUB# Muckerberg looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB# Muckerberg quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Muckerberg but it's paid off an Vieira is forced to tap! Nice work by Muckerberg.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Zark Muckerberg! After winning the bout, Zark Muckerberg thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
TWGC 41 (170lbs, D2): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 20, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Yasol Kim! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Zark Muckerberg! The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Daniel Blasius and Nard Betker.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way. Kim tries to close the distance and clinch but Muckerberg swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Kim tries to clinch up. Muckerberg is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL# Kim has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kim tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Muckerberg smiles and moves away.
Kim slaps away a takedown attempt from Muckerberg, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL# Kim moves into the clinch.#TD# Kim gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kim (2) vs (0) Muckerberg We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Muckerberg actively working from the bottom here. Muckerberg trying to control but Kim postures up.
Kim seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Muckerberg does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1# Muckerberg wants to get back to full guard.#SUB# Kim is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Muckerberg defends it well. Muckerberg wants to improve his position but Kim is controlling well.
Muckerberg 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. Well, if Kim is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Kim 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. Muckerberg works his way to full guard. Good work.#T2##SUB2# Muckerberg is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Muckerberg looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Kim slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2# Muckerberg is looking for a triangle but Kim pushes his legs off easily.
Muckerberg is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kim (2) vs (2) Muckerberg#T3# Kim is trying to get back to full guard. Kim regains full guard. Nicely done. Muckerberg sitting in guard here, content to control. Muckerberg looking to sit in guard and control but Kim gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kim (4) vs (2) Muckerberg Kim preventing the sweep. #T4# Muckerberg trying to keep a closed guard but Kim is proving a slippery customer.
Kim preventing the sweep. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Kim wants to control from the top but Muckerberg keeps moving. Muckerberg manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kim manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kim (4) vs (4) Muckerberg Muckerberg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kim is keeping the position for now. Muckerberg is pushing down on Kim's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kim is fighting to maintain full guard but Muckerberg has managed to sneak the leg through.#T5# Muckerberg is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kim! Score +3 for passing guard: Kim (4) vs (7) Muckerberg Muckerberg wants to control but instead Kim manages to regain half guard. Muckerberg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kim keeps working. Kim is looking for a sweep. Muckerberg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Muckerberg is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. Muckerberg trying to control but Kim is working from the bottom. #T6##SUB2# Muckerberg is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kim is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kim has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kim (6) vs (7) Muckerberg#SUB# Kim drops back looking for a leg! Muckerberg is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Muckerberg manages to kick Kim off! Kim jumps back into Muckerberg's guard. Muckerberg wants to sweep here but Kim controlling him for the moment. #T7##SUB2# Muckerberg is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kim trying to control but Muckerberg is working from the bottom. Kim controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2# Muckerberg escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kim gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Kim has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T8# Kim trying to control the position from guard on top but Muckerberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Muckerberg bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kim's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kim (6) vs (9) Muckerberg Muckerberg looking to pass the guard. Muckerberg forces his way into half guard. Muckerberg wants to pass the guard but Kim is defending well. #T9# Muckerberg is looking to take a break and control but Kim is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Muckerberg wants to free his trapped foot but Kim is holding on for dear life with his legs. Kim has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Muckerberg is working away from the top position though. Kim is pressing down on Muckerberg's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T10# Kim keeping moving, preventing Muckerberg from controlling successfully. Muckerberg wants to pass the guard but Kim is keeping the position. Kim has his hands on Muckerberg's head, controlling the position. Muckerberg looking to sit in guard and control but Kim gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kim (8) vs (9) Muckerberg Muckerberg keeping moving, preventing Kim from controlling successfully. #T11##SUB2# Kim avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kim is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Kim trying to control but Muckerberg is working from the bottom. #SUB2# Muckerberg is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T12# Muckerberg is trying to keep Kim in close.
Kim looking to pass the guard. Muckerberg not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Muckerberg wants to sweep but no luck. #T13# Kim tries to free his leg and advance position but Muckerberg is retaining full guard. #SUB2# Muckerberg looking for subs off his back but Kim has passed one foot through into half guard.
Muckerberg moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Kim trying to control but Muckerberg is working from the bottom. Muckerberg tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T14# Kim showing good wrestling skills to control the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Muckerberg looking to control.
Muckerberg wants to sweep here but Kim controlling him for the moment. #SUB2# Muckerberg has his feet on Kim's thighs here. He's pushed Kim off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Kim screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Zark Muckerberg! Zark Muckerberg 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:
HRL78
Date: Apr 13, 2024 |
#R1# Muckerberg lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT#It looks like Anwar Hussin has been cut. Muckerberg throws a jab but it's blocked by Hussin. Hussin with the counter takedown but Muckerberg avoids it easily. Hussin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Hussin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Muckerberg defends it well.#KD# Muckerberg cracks Hussin with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Hussin looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Muckerberg finish him?
#ROC#Hussin is rocked!#TD2# Hussin shoots in and bounces Muckerberg off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Hussin trying to control but Muckerberg is working from the bottom. Hussin preventing the sweep. Muckerberg definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Hussin postures up.
Hussin wants to control from the top but Muckerberg keeps moving. #T1##SUB# Muckerberg is looking for a triangle but Hussin pushes his legs off easily.
Muckerberg tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB# Muckerberg is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hussin is aware though and is defending well. Hussin landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB# Muckerberg looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB# Muckerberg is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Muckerberg is trying to keep Hussin in close.
Hussin trying to control the position from guard on top but Muckerberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB# Muckerberg is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T2# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Muckerberg keeping moving, preventing Hussin from controlling successfully. #SUB# Muckerberg working for a triangle but Hussin defends it easily.
Hussin works over Muckerberg with some ground and pound from guard. Hussin trying to control the position from guard on top but Muckerberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB# Muckerberg is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Hussin frees his head nicely. Oh but Muckerberg has switched to an armbar! Hussin is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Zark Muckerberg! Our winner, Zark Muckerberg, 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:
HRL74
Date: Mar 30, 2024 |
#R1# Mccall keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Muckerberg. Mccall misses with a left hand and Muckerberg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Muckerberg with a jab. Muckerberg uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mccall. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Muckerberg, as that shot connected.
Mccall throws a big shot that misses. Mccall misses with a right hand and Muckerberg counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Mccall is rocked! Mccall bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Muckerberg comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Mccall falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Mccall was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zark Muckerberg! Zark Muckerberg 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:
HRL71
Date: Mar 23, 2024 |
#R1# A big left from Ayari misses. Muckerberg looks like he wants to counter punch here. Ayari lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Mounir Ayari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Muckerberg lands with a cross. Ayari swings widly with a right hand
and Muckerberg counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Muckerberg comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Muckerberg checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Ayari keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Muckerberg. A lazy left from Ayari finds it's target. Ayari has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Forge 👊 in the buildup to the fight. Ayari is looking to chop away at Muckerberg's legs. Muckerberg throws a big shot that misses. Muckerberg lands a head shot. Muckerberg shoots in but Ayari avoids the takedown attempt easily. Ayari takes a swing at Muckerberg's ribcage but misses. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Muckerberg cracks Ayari with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Ayari just misses with a punch to the body.
Muckerberg steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ayari.#T1# Muckerberg staying out of range there. Ayari swings for the body but Muckerberg moves out of range.
Muckerberg uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ayari. Ayari swings widly with a right hand
and Muckerberg counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Ayari looks to land a right hand but Muckerberg moved out of range. Ayari throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Muckerberg sees it coming and avoids it easily. Ayari has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Muckerberg finds it's way round the side to connect with Ayari's head. Muckerberg is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Ayari throws a hook but Muckerberg avoids it easily. Muckerberg looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Ayari tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Muckerberg was well out of range. Poor timing from Ayari. Ayari misses with a body shot.
Muckerberg let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Sloppy strikes from Ayari. Those never looked like landing. Ayari takes a swing at Muckerberg's ribcage but misses. Muckerberg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ayari moves away.#T2# Muckerberg slips a straight right by Ayari. Ayari throws a shot to the body.
Ayari throws a combination that misses and Muckerberg counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Muckerberg tries to clinch up. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Muckerberg feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ayaris jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! A swing and a miss from Ayari. Nice takedown defense from Ayari. No joy for Muckerberg on that attempt. Ayari misses with a hook. Muckerberg showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ayari.
Muckerberg stuns Ayari with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Muckerberg bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Muckerberg tries to clinch but Ayari moves away and Muckerberg takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Muckerberg looks to land a right hand but Ayari moved out of range. Ayari keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T3# Muckerberg moves out of range as Ayari strikes. Muckerberg looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Muckerberg is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Ayari throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ayari is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Muckerberg. Muckerberg throws out a counter right but Ayari avoids it with no problem. Ayari keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Muckerberg is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ayari had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush. Ayari throws a big shot that misses. It seemed like Muckerberg was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Muckerberg takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Ayari misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Muckerberg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Muckerberg has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Muckerberg there as he acknowledges the shot. Ayari takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Ayari misses with a left hand and Muckerberg counters with a stiff right hand. Muckerberg throws a body punch but Ayari moves out of range. Ayari takes a swing at Muckerberg's ribcage but misses. Muckerberg takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T4# Muckerberg throws out a powerful jab. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Jab from Muckerberg. Muckerberg looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Ayari punishes Muckerberg's body with a nice straight punch. Ayari misses with the combination.
Muckerberg slips under a jab. Ayari smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Ayari on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Ayari bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Muckerberg's head backwards. Ayari throws a shot from downtown. Muckerberg moves away and avoids it. Muckerberg ducks under a wild hook from Ayari. Ayari takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Muckerberg scores with a jab. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Muckerberg just misses with a punch to the body.
Muckerberg ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Muckerberg is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ayari with a body shot. 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 Mounir Ayari will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Ayari cracks Muckerberg with a good jab. Ayari rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Muckerberg moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Ayari takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Muckerberg bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Ayari tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Muckerberg was well out of range. Poor timing from Ayari. Muckerberg swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Muckerberg lands a lovely overhand right. Muckerberg lands a slapping body shot.
Muckerberg misses the jab. Zark Muckerberg seems to be getting the better of the standup. Good standup being displayed there by Muckerberg as he connects with a hook.#CL2# Muckerberg clinches. Ayari prevents a body shot from Muckerberg. Ayari swings wildly with an uppercut but Muckerberg uses good head movement to avoid it. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A head punch blocked on the inside by Ayari. #BC# Ayari manages to break the clinch.
Muckerberg dips to his left and cracks Ayari with an uppercut!#T1# Ayari connects with a right hand. Muckerberg shakes it off. Ayari slips under a jab from Muckerberg. Ayari fails to land with a series of punches.
Ayari misses with a shot to the body and Muckerberg counters with a nice body shot. Ayari swings for the body but Muckerberg moves out of range.
Ayari misses with a few strikes there.
Ayari needs to keep his hands up - Muckerberg had a free shot at his head there. A swing and a miss from Ayari. Muckerberg throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ayari counters with a stiff right hand. Muckerberg misses with a body shot.
Ayari avoids the body shot from Muckerberg.
Ayari throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ayari moves into range and connects with a jab. Ayari slips under a jab from Muckerberg. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Muckerberg lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T2# Muckerberg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ayari.
Muckerberg works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Ayari throws a combination that misses and Muckerberg counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Muckerberg is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ayari.#CUT#It looks like Zark Muckerberg has been cut. Ayari throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Ayari lands with a right hand. Ayari will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Muckerberg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ayari scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ayari ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Muckerberg moves away. Ayari slips a jab from Muckerberg. Muckerberg thuds his right hand into Ayari's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Ayari lands a right hook to the body.
Ayari throws the left hand but Muckerberg avoids the punch easily.#T3# Ayari swats away the attempt to clinch by Muckerberg. Muckerberg's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ayari connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Muckerberg scrambles back to his feet. Muckerberg lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Muckerberg throws the left hand but Ayari avoids the punch easily. Ayari throws a jab but it's blocked by Muckerberg. Muckerberg scores with a jab. Ayari acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Nice cross by Ayari. Muckerberg is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ayari. Ayari scores with a shot to the body.
Ayari lands with a straight right. Muckerberg didn't see that one coming. Muckerberg takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Muckerberg misses with an uppercut. Ayari saw that one coming. Ayari staying out of range there.#T4# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Ayari lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#ROC#Muckerberg is rocked! Muckerberg walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Muckerberg limp body while Ayari jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mounir Ayari! Mounir Ayari retains his welterweight title! Mounir Ayari thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
HRL70
Date: Mar 16, 2024 |
#R1# Muckerberg throws a shot to the body.
Muckerberg definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Campbell moves out of range as Muckerberg strikes. Muckerberg connects with a right hand. Campbell shakes it off. Muckerberg scores with a jab to the head.
Campbell walks into a straight right hand from Muckerberg.#ROC#Campbell is rocked! Muckerberg throws a poor cross that misses
#TD2# and Campbell counters with a nice double leg into guard. Campbell is still in real trouble! Can Muckerberg finish him?#SUB# Campbell lying in Muckerberg's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Muckerberg decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Campbell taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Zark Muckerberg! Zark Muckerberg 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:
HRL62
Date: Feb 17, 2024 |
#R1# A telegraphed right hand from Nichols misses the target. Nichols misses with a hook. Muckerberg ducked under it nicely. Muckerberg with a hook. Nichols works Muckerberg's body with a nice hook. Muckerberg fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL# Nichols instigates a clinch. Nichols misses with a hook from the clinch. Nichols misses with a punch on the inside.
Muckerberg lands with a left to the head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nichols misses with a body punch.
Muckerberg dodges an elbow strike from Nichols.
A hook to the body from Muckerberg.
Nichols wants to stall.
Nichols leaning against his opponent.
#T1# Muckerberg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nichols makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Nichols fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nichols's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Nichols misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Muckerberg.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nichols. Muckerberg looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Muckerberg avoiding damage as Nichols throws knees to the body.
Nichols tries to work over Muckerberg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Nice body punch from Muckerberg. Muckerberg blocking some punches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Nichols throws an elbow but misses. Nichols misses with an elbow over the top. A left hand lands to the body for Nichols.
Nichols misses with a body punch.
#TD2# Muckerberg pulls guard successfully.
Muckerberg is trying to hold Nichols in close to prevent damage but Nichols has managed to pass into half guard.
Muckerberg is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nichols's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nichols's back!#T2# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Muckerberg keeps control of the position easily here as Nichols tries to buck him off.
Nichols definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2# Muckerberg is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Nichols taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Muckerberg.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Zark Muckerberg! Our winner, Zark Muckerberg, 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:
SUF 17: Muckerberg vs Smith
Date: Jan 17, 2024 |
#R1# Smith throws a front kick that sends Muckerberg stumbling back into the ropes.#CL# Muckerberg drives through and clinches with Smith against the ropes.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Muckerberg. #BC2# Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Smith looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Muckerberg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An inside leg kick from Smith misses. Smith throws a nice inside leg kick. Muckerberg ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Muckerberg misses the shot to the body. Smith needs to keep his hands up - Muckerberg had a free shot at his head there. Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Muckerberg. Kai Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. A cross from Muckerberg lands. This has been an exciting period of action! Muckerberg ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Smith wants to land a leg kick but Muckerberg is out of range. Smith is looking to land body kicks. Muckerberg attempts a counter takedown but Smith avoids it well and moves away.#T1# Muckerberg throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Smith counters with an inside leg kick. Smith jabs at Muckerberg's body. Smith attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. We've been hearing reports that Muckerberg has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Muckerberg shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Smith eats them both and turns towards Muckerberg to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Smith throws a low kick, looking for Muckerberg's leg but Muckerberg calmly moves out of range. Smith is looking to land body kicks. Muckerberg misses with a looping right. Smith unleashes a big counter combination but Muckerberg bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Muckerberg misses with an uppercut. Smith doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Muckerberg lunges at Smith with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Smith's hand. Muckerberg takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Smith thows a leg kick but Muckerberg checks it and Muckerberg counters with a lovely straight right hand! Muckerberg avoids the head kick by Smith.
Muckerberg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
A good leg kick by Smith. #T2# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Muckerberg does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD# Muckerberg shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Muckerberg works his way into full mount! Smith wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB# Smith has left one of his arms exposed and Muckerberg doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Smith screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Zark Muckerberg! Zark Muckerberg retains his welterweight title! Zark Muckerberg 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:
SUF 13: Muckerberg vs Ahola
Date: Dec 02, 2023 |
#R1# Ahola keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ahola misses the shot to the body. Ahola misses with a jab to the body
and Muckerberg counters with a left to the body. Muckerberg lands with a right hand. Muckerberg takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Ahola thuds his right hand into Muckerberg's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Ahola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Muckerberg manages to avoid it. Ahola misses with a body shot.
Muckerberg connects with a body shot. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Muckerberg swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Muckerberg lands a nice shot to the body.
Muckerberg is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ahola. Muckerberg lands a really nice looking cross but Ahola seems unphased.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Muckerberg takes a swing at Ahola's ribcage but misses. #T1# Ahola misses with a right hand and Muckerberg counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Ahola throws a shot to the body.
Jouka Ahola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Ahola misses the body punch and Muckerberg counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Ahola uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Muckerberg. Muckerberg tests Ahola's chin there with a solid looking shot. Muckerberg moves out of range of the strikes. Ahola walks into a straight right hand from Muckerberg. Ahola throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Muckerberg counters with a straight right hand. Muckerberg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ahola.
Muckerberg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ahola.
A little feinted left hand from Muckerberg on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Ahola misses the body punch enabling Muckerberg to counter with a crisp jab. Muckerberg throws a body punch but Ahola moves out of range. #T2# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ahola rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Muckerberg counters with a nice uppercut. Ahola looks to land a left hand but Muckerberg moved out of range nicely. Ahola throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Muckerberg connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ahola momentarily.
Ahola is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Muckerberg rather than just go for the knockout. Muckerberg is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ahola. Ahola has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight. Muckerberg scores with a hook. Ahola scores with a jab to the jaw. Muckerberg scores with a jab to the head.
Muckerberg misses with a looping left. Ahola steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Muckerberg. Muckerberg misses with a hook. Ahola ducked under it nicely. Ahola misses with a hook. Muckerberg is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Ahola swings for the body but Muckerberg moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Muckerberg on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3# Nice defenses there by Ahola. Ahola takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Ahola throws a big shot that misses. Muckerberg lands a nice looking body shot.
Muckerberg works Ahola's body with a nice hook. Jouka Ahola is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Muckerberg keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ahola. Muckerberg is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight. Muckerberg misses with a looping right. Ahola looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Ahola throws a hook to the side of Muckerberg's head but Muckerberg sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Ahola swings for the body but Muckerberg moves out of range.
Muckerberg closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Muckerberg bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ahola's head backwards. Muckerberg comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T4# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ahola swings widly with a right hand
and Muckerberg counters with a nice uppercut. Muckerberg misses with a body shot.
Muckerberg throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ahola cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Ahola throws a right hand that misses
letting Muckerberg counter with a right hand. Ahola pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Ahola misses with a hook
and Muckerberg counters with a nice uppercut. Ahola lunges at Muckerberg with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Muckerberg's hand. Muckerberg lands an overhand right. Ahola rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Muckerberg counters with a left to the body. Ahola tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Muckerberg was well out of range. Poor timing from Ahola. Muckerberg swings for the body but Ahola moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Muckerberg bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ahola's head backwards. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zark Muckerberg dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2# Muckerberg throws a lazy uppercut
and Ahola counters with a lovely shot to the body. Ahola ducks under a wild hook from Muckerberg. Ahola misses the shot to the body. Muckerberg fails with an attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ahola! But no joy. Ahola throws the left hand but Muckerberg avoids the punch easily. Ahola misses with a right hand and Muckerberg counters with a stiff right hand. Muckerberg throws a body shot but no joy. Ahola cracks Muckerberg with a good jab. Ahola rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Muckerberg counters with a lovely shot to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ahola throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Muckerberg to counter with a crisp jab. Ahola throws a big shot that misses. Muckerberg throwing a counter right hand but Ahola manages to avoid it. Ahola blocks a jab. Muckerberg bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ahola's head. Muckerberg is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ahola can do to turn this around?#T1# Ahola misses with a body shot.
Ahola misses with a left hand and Muckerberg counters with a straight right hand. Ahola has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. A shot to the body from Ahola misses and Muckerberg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Muckerberg looks to score with a jab to the body but Ahola is just out of range. Muckerberg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Muckerberg misses with a straight right. Ahola throws a poor cross that misses
and Muckerberg connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#Ahola is rocked! Ahola lands with a cross. Muckerberg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Muckerberg takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Muckerberg clobbers Ahola with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Ahola is still on wobbly legs! Can Muckerberg finish him? A shot to the body from Ahola misses letting Muckerberg counter with a right hand. Ahola rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Muckerberg counters with a huge left! Ahola is in big trouble! He's backing up but Muckerberg isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Ahola from any more damage. A dominating finish by Muckerberg!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zark Muckerberg! Zark Muckerberg retains his welterweight title! Our winner, Zark Muckerberg, 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:
6: Brawlout
Date: Oct 13, 2023 |
#R1# Muckerberg just misses with a punch to the body.
Muckerberg scores with a jab to the head.
Muckerberg connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL2# Kitjakarn clinches up against the ropes. A head punch on the inside from Muckerberg fails to land. Muckerberg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Muckerberg. A head punch blocked on the inside by Kitjakarn. Kitjakarn is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Muckerberg is defending well for now. I was talking to Muckerberg's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kitjakarn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Muckerberg avoids it. Kitjakarn stalls. Kitjakarn misses with a body punch.
Muckerberg misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1# A head punch on the inside from Kitjakarn fails to land. Muckerberg fails to pull guard.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kitjakarn has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat. Kitjakarn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Kitjakarn tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Muckerberg scores with an uppercut up the middle. Kitjakarn tries to work over Muckerberg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Muckerberg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Muckerberg misses with a punch on the inside.
Kitjakarn taking a breather. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Muckerberg. Muckerberg working aggressively here.
Kitjakarn leaning his opponent against the ropes. Kitjakarn is pressed up against the ropes. Muckerberg has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kitjakarn down to the mat. Kitjakarn avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T2# Kitjakarn is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Kitjakarn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Muckerberg misses with a lunging right hand
and Kitjakarn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Muckerberg moves in looking to clinch but Kitjakarn pushes him off. Kitjakarn slips a jab from Muckerberg. It seemed like Kitjakarn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Kitjakarn on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL2# Kitjakarn clinches up with Muckerberg and pushes him back against the ropes. Kitjakarn misses with a punch to the body.
Muckerberg is trying to pull guard but Kitjakarn turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zark Muckerberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD# Muckerberg decides to pull guard. Kitjakarn must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. 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!#SUB# Muckerberg looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T3##SUB# Muckerberg has his foot on Kitjakarn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kitjakarn works his way back into a safe position though. Muckerberg bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kitjakarn's guard. #REVR# Kitjakarn keeping moving, preventing Muckerberg from controlling successfully. #SUB# Muckerberg 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. Kitjakarn wants to get back to his feet but Muckerberg is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Kitjakarn keeping moving, preventing Muckerberg from controlling successfully. #T4# Kitjakarn wants to stand up but Muckerberg is controlling him. Kitjakarn is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first. Muckerberg trying to control but Kitjakarn is working from the bottom. Kitjakarn wants to get back to his feet but Muckerberg is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Muckerberg is pushing down on Kitjakarn's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kitjakarn is fighting to maintain full guard but Muckerberg has managed to sneak the leg through. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kitjakarn can do anything to dispel that myth. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Muckerberg seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kitjakarn does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB# Kitjakarn is kicking away at Muckerberg from the bottom - trying to push off and stand up. Muckerberg grabs hold of a leg and drops back for a heel hook! The two fighters roll across the mat, with Kitjakarn trying to push Muckerberg off... Kitjakarn taps! He's tapped! This one is all over! A throwback to the old Pancrase there with an infrequently seen submission hold! Nice work.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Zark Muckerberg! Zark Muckerberg is the new welterweight champion! A victorious Zark Muckerberg thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
2: Corruption
Date: Aug 20, 2023 |
#R1# Whelan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#TD# Whelan shoots in and bounces Muckerberg off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Whelan postures up.
Muckerberg keeping full guard, as Whelan tries to pass. Muckerberg keeping moving, preventing Whelan from controlling successfully. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Muckerberg can't keep his opponent in guard - Whelan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Muckerberg tries to get to full guard but Whelan has control of the leg. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Whelan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T1# Whelan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Muckerberg knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB# Whelan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Whelan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Whelan is working hard here to advance position.#SUB# Whelan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Muckerberg is just riding it out for now. Whelan eventually gives up the hold. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Muckerberg won't allow Whelan to pass to mount. Muckerberg 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.#T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Muckerberg moves into full guard.
#SUB2# Muckerberg looking for a guillotine here but Whelan defends easily.
Muckerberg looking to control.
Whelan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Muckerberg on the ground. Muckerberg keeping full guard, as Whelan tries to pass. #T3# Whelan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Whelan passes easily into side control. Nice work. Whelan trying to control the position but Muckerberg is working away. #SUB# Whelan goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Muckerberg has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Whelan but great work by Muckerberg. Whelan manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Muckerberg is in trouble now - Whelan has advanced to mount! Whelan wants to take Muckerberg's back but he can't do it this time. #T4##SUB# Whelan looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet. Whelan seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Muckerberg is holding on tight.
Whelan looking to control and managing it successfully. Muckerberg keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Muckerberg is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Whelan has taken his back.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB# Whelan is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Muckerberg knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Muckerberg for a finish. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Whelan trying to control momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey Whelan dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# Muckerberg misses with a series of wild punches.
No joy there for Muckerberg, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#TD# Muckerberg gets caught napping as Whelan dives in and scores a takedown. Muckerberg manages to retain guard. Whelan controls from within his opponent's guard. Whelan slips nicely into half guard. Whelan is keen to just control but Muckerberg is a slippery customer. Whelan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Mickey Whelan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Whelan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Muckerberg won't allow Whelan to pass to mount. #T1# The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB# Whelan is looking for a kimura but Muckerberg is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Whelan to get the leverage. Whelan trying to control the pace. Muckerberg has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Whelan is working away from the top position though.#SUB# Whelan is working for a kimura but Muckerberg is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2# Muckerberg actively working from the bottom here.#T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Muckerberg works his way to full guard. Good work. Muckerberg keeping moving, preventing Whelan from controlling successfully. Whelan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Muckerberg keeping full guard, as Whelan tries to pass. Muckerberg bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Whelan's guard. #REVB# Muckerberg trying to control but Whelan is working from the bottom. Whelan tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB# Whelan has his foot on Muckerberg's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Muckerberg works his way back into a safe position though.#T3# Whelan wants to sweep but no luck. Whelan trying to control the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Whelan can't keep his opponent in guard - Muckerberg advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Whelan moves into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Muckerberg advances to half guard. #T4# Muckerberg is keen to just control but Whelan is a slippery customer. Muckerberg prevents Whelan from improving his position. Whelan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Whelan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR# Muckerberg wants to control but Whelan is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB# Whelan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Muckerberg sees it coming and defends easily. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Muckerberg is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Whelan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Whelan's back!#SUB2# Muckerberg has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. 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 Mickey Whelan will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3##TD# Whelan scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Whelan trying to mount his opponent but Muckerberg defends it. Whelan is just content to waste time from the top position. Muckerberg takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. Whelan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Whelan wants to pass the guard but Muckerberg is keeping the position. Muckerberg keeping moving, preventing Whelan from controlling successfully. #SUB2# Muckerberg has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Whelan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Muckerberg keeping moving, preventing Whelan from controlling successfully. #T1# Whelan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Muckerberg is keeping the position for now. Whelan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Muckerberg can do to turn this around? Whelan pushes down on Muckerberg's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB# Whelan is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB# Whelan is working for a submission of some sort.
Whelan wants to free his trapped foot but Muckerberg is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Muckerberg is in trouble now - Whelan has advanced to mount! Muckerberg is squirming around, avoiding Whelan's attempts to control the action. Whelan works his way to his opponent's back.
#SUB# Whelan is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB# Whelan looking to break Muckerberg's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Muckerberg remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Whelan will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB# Whelan is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Muckerberg has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. Muckerberg tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T3# Whelan is looking to work his way around to Muckerberg's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. Whelan controlling the position easily from mount. Whelan wants to take Muckerberg's back but he can't do it this time. Whelan wants to control the pace but Muckerberg is squirming around nicely. #SUB# Whelan moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Muckerberg has worked his arm free - good work by Muckerberg!
Whelan is looking to take a break and control but Muckerberg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Muckerberg tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Whelan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Whelan tries to advance to mount but can't. Whelan trying to control the action but Muckerberg is working from the bottom. Whelan advances to mount. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Muckerberg sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. Whelan is looking to advance position but Muckerberg won't allow it. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey Whelan clearly takes that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4# Muckerberg throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#TD# Whelan closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Muckerberg quickly recovers to half guard. Whelan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Muckerberg knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Whelan uses his free foot to push down on Muckerberg's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Muckerberg. #SUB# Whelan goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Muckerberg is on top in guard.
Muckerberg looking to pass the guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Whelan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Muckerberg defends it easily. Whelan has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Muckerberg has passed into side control.
#T1##SUB2# Muckerberg tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Muckerberg is looking to take a break and control but Whelan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Sloppy strikes there by Muckerberg. Muckerberg advances nicely into full mount. Whelan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Whelan slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2# Muckerberg seems to be working for a kimura but Whelan defends the submission attempt. Whelan is looking to control Muckerberg's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Whelan avoid being mounted? Whelan gets full guard. Muckerberg wants to control from the top but Whelan keeps moving. Whelan looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3##SUB# Whelan isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Muckerberg stacks Whelan on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Muckerberg!#SUB2# Muckerberg thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Whelan manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Whelan tries to get to full guard but Muckerberg has control of the leg. The fighters are battling for position here. Whelan manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB# Whelan throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Muckerberg escapes and throws Whelan's legs to the side, diving into side control! #SUB2# Muckerberg is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Whelan has escaped the position, nice work there. #T4# Muckerberg trying to control the position but Whelan is working away. Whelan is looking for a sweep.#SUB2# Whelan is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Muckerberg's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Muckerberg! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Whelan has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Zark Muckerberg! Our winner, Zark Muckerberg, 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 21, 2023 |
#R1# The fight stays on the outside here - Muckerberg looks like he's thinking about clinching though. King shoots in for a takedown but Muckerberg shows good takedown defense. King avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
James King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Muckerberg checks a leg kick nicely. Muckerberg is looking to clinch but King is avoiding it.
King is looking for a counter combo. King tries to close the distance and clinch but Muckerberg swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD# King throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Muckerberg tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. King is in Muckerberg's guard.#SUB2# King lying in Muckerberg's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Muckerberg decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! King taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Zark Muckerberg! A victorious Zark Muckerberg thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 18, 2023 |
#R1# Muckerberg is looking to clinch but Killer is avoiding it.
Killer lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Muckerberg tries to clinch up. Muckerberg is looking to clinch. Muckerberg wants to clinch up but Killer keeps it at a distance. Muckerberg tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Killer paws at him with a jab and circles away. Muckerberg fails in his attempt to clinch. Muckerberg tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Muckerberg wants to clinch. Killer wants to counter the offense by Muckerberg and move into the clinch position. Muckerberg tries to clinch but Killer is having none of it. Killer changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Muckerberg tries to clinch but Killer is having none of it. Muckerberg tries to clinch but Killer is having none of it. Muckerberg wants to clinch but Killer slips to the side#TD2# and Killer counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Killer tries to pass the half guard into mount. Muckerberg knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Muckerberg is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Killer's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Killer's back!#T1# Killer is really stuck here.
#SUB# Muckerberg working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Killer is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Muckerberg has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Killer taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Zark Muckerberg! An intense looking Zark Muckerberg took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'You humans are weak'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 14, 2023 |
#R1# Vash tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Muckerberg was well out of range. Poor timing from Vash.#TD2# Vash closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Vash lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB# Muckerberg is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vash defends well.#SUB# Muckerberg is looking for a triangle here but Vash uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Vash really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Muckerberg. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Muckerberg stops Vash from passing to mount. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Muckerberg is trying to control Vash's posture but Vash avoids it. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2# Vash has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #T1# Muckerberg tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vash manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Muckerberg is looking to clinch. #CL2# Vash fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Muckerberg, pushing him back against the cage. Vash has Muckerberg pushed against the cage.#TD2# Vash turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Vash manages to end up in side control. Muckerberg avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Vash. Muckerberg tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vash wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Muckerberg can't do much from the bottom here. Muckerberg tries to buck Vash off but Vash is having none of it. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2# Muckerberg sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Muckerberg is pressing down on Vash's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Vash is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Vash must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB# Vash is posturing up here but Muckerberg has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Vash tries to roll out but it's too tight and Vash has to tap! Slick submission there by Muckerberg!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Zark Muckerberg! In his post fight interview, Zark Muckerberg gave a big smile as he said 'You humans are weak'. |
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