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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 84
Date: Aug 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Kacie fails with the takedown
and Temirbekovich counters with a nice body shot.
Temirbekovich lands a slapping body shot.
Kacie with a poor takedown
and Kacie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kacie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Temirbekovich counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Helo Kacie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kacie takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Temirbekovich jabs Kacie right on the nose. Kacie blinks but takes it well.
Kacie with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Temirbekovich to counter with a crisp jab.
Temirbekovich lands a nice hook to Kacie's body. Kacie takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Temirbekovich throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kacie takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kacie looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #TD#
Kacie closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Temirbekovich's guard.
Kacie postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Temirbekovich working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kacie. #T1#
Kacie trying to control the position from guard on top but Temirbekovich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kacie loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kacie throws a big elbow that misses.
Temirbekovich is trying to keep Kacie in close.
Kacie throws a big right hand that misses.
Kacie distracts Temirbekovich with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kacie's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Temirbekovich preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Temirbekovich really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kacie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kacie throws a big elbow that misses.
Temirbekovich utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kacie trying to control but Temirbekovich is working from the bottom.
Temirbekovich has momentary wrist control but Kacie slips an elbow through the middle.
Kacie throws a big elbow that misses.
Kacie throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kacie trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kacie with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kacie throwing strikes from guard but Temirbekovich blocks nicely.
Kacie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kacie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've been hearing good reports from Kacie's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Kacie throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Temirbekovich utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kacie's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Temirbekovich controls Kacie momentarily but Kacie frees himself.
Kacie throws a big elbow that misses.
Kacie distracts Temirbekovich with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kacie distracts Temirbekovich with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kacie is working Temirbekovich over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kacie works over Temirbekovich with some ground and pound from guard.
Kacie lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Kacie 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. #T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kacie accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Kacie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kacie 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.
Temirbekovich keeping moving, preventing Kacie from controlling successfully.
Kacie keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Temirbekovich's head.
Kacie throwing strikes from guard but Temirbekovich blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kacie is looking to work some ground and pound but Temirbekovich has wrist control.
Kacie throwing strikes from guard but Temirbekovich blocks nicely.
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 Helo Kacie will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kacie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kacie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Temirbekovich counters with a right hand to the body.
Temirbekovich goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kacie with a poor takedown
and Temirbekovich counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Helo Kacie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Temirbekovich scores with a body shot.
Kacie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Temirbekovich counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Helo Kacie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kacie shoots and misses
and Temirbekovich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Temirbekovich scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Temirbekovich lands a glancing blow to the side of Kacie's head.
Temirbekovich cracks a nice hook into Kacie's ribs.
Temirbekovich lands a nice shot to the body.
Kacie misses with a takedown attempt
and Temirbekovich counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kacie takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Temirbekovich connects with a body shot that sends Kacie's belly button to the back.#T1#
Temirbekovich lands a jab to the nose.
Zaurbek Temirbekovich seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Temirbekovich clobbers Kacie with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Temirbekovich works Kacie's body with a nice hook.
Temirbekovich works Kacie's body with a nice hook.
Temirbekovich is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Temirbekovich scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Temirbekovich lands a head shot.#ROC2#Kacie is rocked!
Helo Kacie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#KD2#
Temirbekovich cracks Kacie with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Temirbekovich has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Kacie to stand back up!
Oh Kacie is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kacie tries for a takedown but Temirbekovich circles away easily
and Temirbekovich counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zaurbek Temirbekovich!
Zaurbek Temirbekovich 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:
BANZAI COMBAT 69
Date: Jul 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Karaoglu lands a jab.#CL2#
Temirbekovich moves into the clinch.
Temirbekovich lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Temirbekovich.
Karaoglu is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Temirbekovich lands a shoulder strike.
Temirbekovich working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Temirbekovich lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Karaoglu or not.
Temirbekovich works on Karaoglu's body with a couple of short punches.
Temirbekovich lands with a right to the head.
Temirbekovich doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Temirbekovich tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karaoglu's elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Temirbekovich - that landed with a thud.
Karaoglu swings wildly with an uppercut but Temirbekovich uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Karaoglu.
Temirbekovich goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T1#
Temirbekovich lands a nice uppercut.
Karaoglu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Temirbekovich backwards.
Temirbekovich lands a hook that snaps the head of Karaoglu backwards.
Karaoglu tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Temirbekovich smiles and moves away.
Temirbekovich displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Karaoglu throws out the jab.
Temirbekovich 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.
Karaoglu wants to clinch up but Temirbekovich keeps it at a distance.
Karaoglu throws a hook but Temirbekovich blocks it.
Temirbekovich steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Karaoglu.
Temirbekovich scores with a jab to the body.
Karaoglu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Temirbekovich paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Temirbekovich closes the distance and clinches.
Karaoglu looking to stall.
Karaoglu misses with the head strike.
Temirbekovich blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Temirbekovich lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karaoglu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Temirbekovich lands a shot to the body.
Temirbekovich lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
Temirbekovich lands a hook to the side of the head.
Temirbekovich struggles to land a body shot inside as Karaoglu controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Temirbekovich.
Temirbekovich lands with a left to the head.
Karaoglu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Temirbekovich lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Karaoglu.
Karaoglu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karaoglu is looking for a takedown.
Still in the clinch, Temirbekovich scores with a nice short uppercut.
Temirbekovich scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Temirbekovich lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Temirbekovich lands a left hand that snaps the head of Karaoglu backwards.
Temirbekovich lands a body punch.
Temirbekovich presses Karaoglu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A hook to the body from Temirbekovich.
Karaoglu is breathing heavily.
Temirbekovich lands a right hand that snaps the head of Karaoglu backwards.
Temirbekovich lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Temirbekovich.
#T3#
Temirbekovich lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Karaoglu backwards.
Temirbekovich scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Temirbekovich softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Temirbekovich presses Karaoglu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Temirbekovich lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Temirbekovich throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Temirbekovich pushes Karaoglu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Temirbekovich scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Temirbekovich.
A short body shot lands from Temirbekovich as the two fighters clinch.
A shot in the inside from Temirbekovich.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Temirbekovich lands a right hand that snaps the head of Karaoglu backwards.
Temirbekovich lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Temirbekovich softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Karaoglu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Temirbekovich on the inside.
Temirbekovich lands a right hand that snaps the head of Karaoglu backwards.
Temirbekovich lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T4#
Temirbekovich gets through Karaoglu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Temirbekovich throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Temirbekovich working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC2#Karaoglu is rocked!
Temirbekovich lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Karaoglu or not.
Karaoglu looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Temirbekovich cracks Karaoglu with a nice body shot.
Temirbekovich lands a nice uppercut.
Oh Karaoglu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Temirbekovich lands with a light punch inside.
We've been informed that Temirbekovich has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Temirbekovich lands an uppercut.
Karaoglu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Temirbekovich lands a hook to the side of the head.
Temirbekovich working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Temirbekovich gets underhooks to prevent Karaoglu's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aziz Karaoglu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Temirbekovich lands with a left to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice body punch from Temirbekovich.
Karaoglu seems to have got his legs back now.
Karaoglu changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Temirbekovich fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Karaoglu gets tackled into the cage by Temirbekovich. Temirbekovich maintains the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zaurbek Temirbekovich dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Karaoglu doesn't manage to clinch there - Temirbekovich circles away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Temirbekovich lands a right hook to the body.
Temirbekovich jabs Karaoglu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Karaoglu ducks right into an uppercut from Temirbekovich.
Temirbekovich bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Karaoglu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Temirbekovich gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Karaoglu has had enough of the clinch but Temirbekovich keeps him there for the moment.
A shot in the inside from Temirbekovich.
A nice left hand lands by Temirbekovich.
Temirbekovich lands a hook that snaps the head of Karaoglu backwards.
Temirbekovich lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Karaoglu or not.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Temirbekovich.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Temirbekovich scores with a shoulder strike.
Karaoglu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Karaoglu misses with a punch to the body.
Zaurbek Temirbekovich seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Temirbekovich pushes Karaoglu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Karaoglu tries to pull guard but Temirbekovich forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Temirbekovich stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Temirbekovich throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Karaoglus head.
Temirbekovich digs a right hand into Karaoglu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Karaoglu's gas tank.
Temirbekovich lands an uppercut.
Temirbekovich lands a right hand.
Temirbekovich gets through Karaoglu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Temirbekovich.
Nice body punch from Temirbekovich - that landed with a thud.
Temirbekovich lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Temirbekovich creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Karaoglu's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Karaoglu drops to his knees and Temirbekovich pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zaurbek Temirbekovich!
A very excited looking Zaurbek Temirbekovich made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 42
Date: Jun 09, 2024 |
#R1#
Nice shot lands for Knight.
Nice shot by Temirbekovich.
Knight definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Temirbekovich lands with a good body shot.
Knight lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Temirbekovich circles away quickly and effectively.
Knight rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Temirbekovich moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Knight takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Temirbekovich lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Knight backs up against the cage.
Knight misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knight throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Knight misses with a looping left.
Temirbekovich tries to clinch but Knight moves out of range.
Temirbekovich tries to clinch but Knight is having none of it.
Knight avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Knight is looking to counter punch.
Temirbekovich tries to close the distance and clinch up but Knight swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Temirbekovich scores with a body shot.
#CL2#
Temirbekovich moves into the clinch successfully.
Temirbekovich lands with a right to the head.
A short uppercut from Temirbekovich.
Knight tries to break free but Temirbekovich pushes him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Temirbekovich. #T1#
Temirbekovich lands a hook to the side of the head.
Temirbekovich lands a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Temirbekovich.
A right hook to the body lands for Temirbekovich.
Knight is breathing heavily.
Temirbekovich keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Knight's efforts to push away.
Temirbekovich lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Temirbekovich scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC2#Knight is rocked!
A left hand lands to the body for Temirbekovich.
Oh Knight is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Temirbekovich working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Knight is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Knight's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Temirbekovich lands a hook that snaps the head of Knight backwards.
Temirbekovich creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Knight with a big uppercut! Knight tries to clinch up but Temirbekovich pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Knight to the mat! Knight covers up and Temirbekovich unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Zaurbek Temirbekovich!
An out of breath Zaurbek Temirbekovich thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Acosta.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Temirbekovich, as that shot connected.
#CL#
Temirbekovich fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Acosta, pushing him back against the cage.
Acosta is trying to break the clinch but Temirbekovich is controlling him.
Temirbekovich lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Temirbekovich.
A short uppercut from Temirbekovich.
Temirbekovich lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Acosta backwards.
Temirbekovich digs a right hand into Acosta's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Acosta's gas tank.
A short right from Temirbekovich.
Temirbekovich softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Acosta looks winded!
Acosta fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Temirbekovich presses Acosta against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Temirbekovich lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Acosta is trying to pull guard but Temirbekovich turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Temirbekovich.
Temirbekovich lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#ROC#Acosta is rocked!#T1#
Temirbekovich lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Acosta is still on wobbly legs! Can Temirbekovich finish him?
A nice left hand lands by Temirbekovich.
A nice right hand lands inside from Temirbekovich.
Temirbekovich unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Acosta! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Temirbekovich is unloading with more strikes now! Acosta drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zaurbek Temirbekovich!
After winning the bout, Zaurbek Temirbekovich 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 22, 2024 |
#R1#
Quintz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Temirbekovich avoids it really well and circles away.
Quintz shoots in but no luck this time.
Temirbekovich stuns Quintz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Quintz tries to score with a low kick but Temirbekovich moves his leg out of the way.
Temirbekovich connects with a body shot.
Quintz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Temirbekovich was well out of range. Poor timing from Quintz.
Temirbekovich scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Quintz doesn't seem bothered though. #CL2#
Temirbekovich closes the distance and clinches.
Quintz looking to stall.
Temirbekovich lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Temirbekovich lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Temirbekovich lands a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Temirbekovich.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Temirbekovich lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
Temirbekovich scores with a nice hook to the head.
Temirbekovich managing to block the knees to the body from Quintz.
Temirbekovich throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Quintzs head.
Temirbekovich lands a right hand that snaps the head of Quintz backwards. #ROC2#Quintz is rocked!
Quintz is breathing heavily.
Temirbekovich pushes Quintz against the cage. Temirbekovich is working some dirty boxing. Temirbekovich pushes off with a quick right hook! Quintz goes down! Quintz tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Temirbekovich moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zaurbek Temirbekovich!
After winning the bout, Zaurbek Temirbekovich 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Temirbekovich connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Alvarado momentarily.
#CUT#It looks like Israel Alvarado has been cut.#CL#
Temirbekovich instigates a clinch.
Alvarado wants a takedown.
Alvarado drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Temirbekovich gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nice body punch from Temirbekovich - that landed with a thud.
Temirbekovich lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Alvarado backwards.
Temirbekovich lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alvarado backwards.
Alvarado's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Temirbekovich lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Alvarado takes a shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Temirbekovich.
Alvarado can't get the takedown.
Zaurbek Temirbekovich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Israel Alvarado.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Temirbekovich.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Temirbekovich pushes Alvarado back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Temirbekovich lands a right hand. #ROC#Alvarado is rocked!
Temirbekovich lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Alvarado to his knees! Temirbekovich keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zaurbek Temirbekovich!
After winning the bout, Zaurbek Temirbekovich 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 18, 2024 |
#R1#
Velez is looking to clinch.
Velez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Temirbekovich avoids it really well and circles away.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Temirbekovich working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Temirbekovich makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Velez tries to pull guard but Temirbekovich forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Temirbekovich lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Temirbekovich smiles and moves away.
Zaurbek Temirbekovich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miles Velez.
Velez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Temirbekovich misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Velez thuds a left hand into Temirbekovich's body.#T1#
Velez throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#CL#
and Temirbekovich counters by moving into the clinch.
Temirbekovich scores with a shoulder strike.
A short left from Temirbekovich.
A short uppercut from Temirbekovich.
Temirbekovich lands with a left to the head.
Velez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nice body punch from Temirbekovich.
Temirbekovich scores with a shoulder strike.
Velez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Velez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Temirbekovich lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC#Velez is rocked!
Velez looks winded!
Temirbekovich creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Velez with a big uppercut! Velez tries to clinch up but Temirbekovich pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Velez to the mat! Velez covers up and Temirbekovich unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Zaurbek Temirbekovich!
A very excited looking Zaurbek Temirbekovich made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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