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Event:
HFA 35
Date: Jan 18, 2025 |
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Hodge.
Zakharov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hodge drops down looking for a counter takedown but Zakharov sprawls and moves away.#CL2#
Zakharov moves into the clinch successfully.
A short right from Zakharov.
Hodge is trying to pull guard but Zakharov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hodge looking to throw knees to the head but Zakharov is blocking nicely.
Hodge prevents a body shot from Zakharov.
Zakharov presses Hodge against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A hook to the body from Zakharov.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Zakharov 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.
Zakharov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Zakharov scores with a hook to the body.
Hodge is breathing heavily.
Zakharov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hodge backwards.
Hodge tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zakharov.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Zakharov as Hodge tries to tie him up. #T1#
Zakharov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zakharov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Zakharov tries to work over Hodge's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've been hearing reports that Hodge has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD#
Hodge jumps guard and drags Zakharov to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Zakharov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Zakharov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB#
Hodge is looking for a triangle but Zakharov pushes his legs off easily.
Zakharov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB#
Hodge is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Hodge is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Zakharov content to stall in guard here. #T3##SUB#
Hodge is looking for a triangle but Zakharov pushes his legs off easily.
Zakharov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Hodge looking for subs off his back but Zakharov has passed one foot through into half guard.
Still in half guard, Zakharov seems content to control.#SUB#
Hodge actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Hodge looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Zakharov sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Hodge actively working from the bottom here.
Zakharov slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Hodge looking for submissions off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Zakharov dominated that 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.#R2#
Zakharov lands a nice shot to the body.
Zakharov throws a shot from downtown. Hodge moves away and avoids it.
Zakharov throws a looping overhand right but Hodge ducks down to avoid it.
Hodge drops his hands momentarily and Zakharov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Silas Hodge has been cut.
Roman Zakharov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Zakharov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hodge, pushing him back against the cage.
Zakharov lands with a light punch inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zakharov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hodge.
Zakharov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zakharov tries a body shot but Hodge blocks it.
Hodge blocks a body shot from Zakharov.
A hook to the body from Zakharov.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short body shot lands from Zakharov as the two fighters clinch.
#T1#
Zakharov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zakharov lands a right hand.
Zakharov lands a shot to the body.
Zakharov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Zakharov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hodge backwards.
Zakharov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zakharov lands a right hand.
Still in the clinch, Zakharov scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Zakharov.
Zakharov digs a right hand underneath Hodge's ribcage. Hodge let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Zakharov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Zakharov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hodge backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A body shot lands from Zakharov.
A nice left hand lands by Zakharov.
Zakharov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A hook to the body from Zakharov.
Zakharov scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC2#Hodge is rocked!
A right hand to the body from Zakharov.
Zakharov pushes Hodge back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oh Hodge is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zakharov digs a right hand underneath Hodge's ribcage. Hodge let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hodge seems to have got his legs back now.#T2#
A left hand lands to the body for Zakharov.
#KD2#
Zakharov drops Hodge onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Hodge is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Zakharov digs a right hand into Hodge's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hodge's gas tank.
Zakharov scores with a shot to the side of Hodge's head.
Zakharov lands a nice shot to the body.
Zakharov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hodge.
Zakharov cracks Hodge with a nice body shot.
Zakharov digs a right hand into Hodge's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hodge's gas tank.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zakharov.
Zakharov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zakharov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hodge or not.
Zakharov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Zakharov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hodge.
Zakharov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Zakharov works on Hodge's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zakharov.
Zakharov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Zakharov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zakharov scores with a hook to the body.#T3#
Zakharov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hodge backwards.
A body shot lands from Zakharov.
Zakharov lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Zakharov. #KD2#
Zakharov drops Hodge onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Hodge is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Zakharov pushes Hodge against the cage. Zakharov is working some dirty boxing. Zakharov pushes off with a quick right hook! Hodge goes down! Hodge tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Zakharov moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roman Zakharov!
Roman Zakharov 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:
HFA 30
Date: Dec 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Mayweather tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zakharov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mayweather tries a head kick but it misses.
Mayweather connects with a leg kick. #TD2#
Zakharov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mayweather's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zakharov controlling from the top position.
Mayweather looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Zakharov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mayweather has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Zakharov has managed to get both his arms back between Mayweather's legs - danger averted.
Zakharov controlling from the top position.
Zakharov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mayweather. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1##SUB#
Mayweather is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Zakharov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mayweather has momentary wrist control but Zakharov slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Mayweather throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Zakharov 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. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Mayweather is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Zakharov is aware though and is defending well.
Mayweather being controlled here, momentarily.
Mayweather working a defensive guard here.
Zakharov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Mayweather looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T3#
Zakharov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Zakharov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Zakharov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mayweather pulls Zakharov in close to prevent any damage.
Mayweather tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zakharov landing some decent shots from guard.
Mayweather trying to keep a closed guard but Zakharov is proving a slippery customer.
Zakharov's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T4##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mayweather closes the distance but Zakharov moves to the side #TD2#
and Zakharov counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB#
Mayweather looking for submissions off his back.
Zakharov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mayweather wants to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Zakharov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Mayweather digs a good body shot into Zakharov's ribs.#TD2#
Zakharov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mayweather trying to control the position.
Mayweather can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Zakharov controls the pace.
Zakharov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Mayweather is looking for a triangle but Zakharov pushes his legs off easily.
Zakharov postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mayweather is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Zakharov is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
Zakharov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Mayweather not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Mayweather works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT#It looks like Roman Zakharov has been cut.
Mayweather is looking to land body kicks.
Travis Mayweather is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mayweather lands a right hook to the body.
Mayweather tries a head kick but it misses.
Travis Mayweather seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mayweather throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
Zakharov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mayweather to the mat! Mayweather manages to get full guard.
Zakharov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
Mayweather is trying to control the position but Zakharov postures up.
Mayweather being controlled here, momentarily.
Zakharov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Zakharov is continuing to stall.#T3#
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Zakharov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD2#
Zakharov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Mayweather tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Zakharov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Zakharov content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T4#
Mayweather is looking for a sweep.
Mayweather takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Mayweather is letting Zakharov control him for a moment.
Mayweather wants to control but Zakharov postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zakharov controls the position.
Mayweather wants to control but Zakharov postures up.
You can see the frustration on Mayweather's face as Zakharov controls the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Zakharov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Roman Zakharov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Mayweather closes the distance and clinches.
Travis Mayweather has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zakharov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
Zakharov gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Zakharov controlling the pace.
Mayweather is looking for a sweep. Zakharov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mayweather actively working from the bottom here.
Zakharov is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T1#
Roman Zakharov has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Mayweather is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zakharov pulls his head out easily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Zakharov in particular looking to stall.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mayweather lands a jab to Zakharov's midsection.
Zakharov shoots in looking for a takedown. Mayweather tries to sprawl out of it but Zakharov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mayweather manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mayweather tries to land a front kick but Zakharov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#TD2#
Zakharov shoots in and bounces Mayweather off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Zakharov trying to move into half guard but instead Mayweather has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Zakharov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Zakharov controlling Mayweather's posture. #T3##SUB2#
Zakharov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mayweather trying to control but Zakharov is working from the bottom.
Mayweather looking to sit in guard and control but Zakharov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Zakharov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Let's hope that Zakharov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB#
Mayweather looking for a guillotine here but Zakharov defends easily.
Mayweather seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Mayweather is looking for a triangle but Zakharov pushes his legs off easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roman Zakharov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Zakharov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roman Zakharov!
During a confident post fight interview, Roman Zakharov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
NG 14
Date: Oct 12, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Zakharov has Time up against the cage in a clinch.
Zakharov lands with a right to the head.
Zakharov lands a hook that snaps the head of Time backwards.
Zakharov misses with some punches.
Zakharov lands a shoulder strike.
Zakharov lands a right hand.
Zakharov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zakharov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zakharov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #KD#
Zakharov drops Time onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Time is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#Time is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Time tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zakharov avoids it.
Time is still on wobbly legs! Can Zakharov finish him?
Time missing with knees to the body.
Time seems to have recovered his senses.
Zakharov managing to block the knees to the body from Time.
Zakharov lands a right hand.
Zakharov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zakharov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Time missing with knees to the body.
Time is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zakharov is defending well for now.
Time landing knees to the head.
Time misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zakharov.
Time tries to land knees in the clinch but Zakharov avoids the damage to the body.
Zakharov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zakharov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Time looks winded!#T1#
Zakharov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zakharov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Zakharov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Zakharov as the two fighters clinch.
Zakharov lands a body shot.
Zakharov lands with a light punch inside.
Zakharov lands a hook that snaps the head of Time backwards.
Zakharov pushes Time against the cage. Zakharov is working some dirty boxing. Zakharov pushes off with a quick right hook! Time goes down! Time tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Zakharov moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roman Zakharov!
An out of breath Roman Zakharov 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:
NextGen 6
Date: Sep 11, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Zakharov instigates a clinch.
Hobbs is looking to take this one to the mat.
Zakharov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Zakharov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hobbs has Zakharov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Zakharov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Roman Zakharov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyler Hobbs.
Zakharov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zakharov lands a body punch.
Hobbs is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hobbs wants a takedown but no success here.
Zakharov scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Zakharov.
A body shot lands from Zakharov.
Zakharov gets underhooks to prevent Hobbs's takedown attempt.
Hobbs wants a takedown but no success here.
A right hook to the body lands for Zakharov.
Hobbs looks winded!
Zakharov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Zakharov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zakharov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zakharov digs a right hand into Hobbs's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hobbs's gas tank.
Zakharov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hobbs looking for a takedown.
Zakharov pushes Hobbs back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Zakharov presses Hobbs against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T1#
Zakharov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Zakharov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zakharov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hobbs looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Zakharov lands a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Zakharov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hobbs is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD#
Zakharov has Hobbs pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Zakharov pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Hobbs tumbling to the mat - Zakharov dives into Hobbs's guard.
Zakharov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hobbs works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Hobbs working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zakharov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zakharov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Zakharov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Zakharov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Zakharov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
Hobbs preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Zakharov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Zakharov looking to sit in guard and control but Hobbs gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
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!
Zakharov is controlling Hobbs's posture.
Zakharov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hobbs on the ground.
Zakharov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Zakharov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hobbs is one step ahead there. #T3#
Hobbs wants to control from the top but Zakharov keeps moving. #SUB2#
Hobbs drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hobbs jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Zakharov keeping full guard, as Hobbs tries to pass.
Zakharov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hobbs controls the pace.#SUB#
Zakharov is looking for a triangle here but Hobbs uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Zakharov tries to improve position but can't.
Zakharov can't do much from the bottom here.
Zakharov is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Hobbs is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Zakharov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Zakharov tries to control but Hobbs manages to take his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Zakharov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hobbs.
Hobbs looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zakharov is fending him off so far but Hobbs persists. Nope, Zakharov circles away and we're back to standing.
Zakharov tries to counter by clinching up but Hobbs breaks away and moves out of range.
Tyler Hobbs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zakharov wants to clinch.#CL#
Zakharov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Zakharov is trying to trip Hobbs. He has hold of a leg but Hobbs is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Zakharov persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Zakharov stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Hobbs has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Zakharov manages to get his head free but now Hobbs has transitioned to an armbar! Zakharov grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Hobbs! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tyler Hobbs! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 07, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Zakharov forces Braulio back against the cage and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Braulio.
Braulio is looking to break free of the clinch but Zakharov has double underhooks.
Braulio wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC2#
Braulio breaks the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zakharov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Zakharov rushes Braulio and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Braulio gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Zakharov is concentrating on defense, preventing Braulio from advancing position.
Braulio wants to stand up but Zakharov has a hold of him and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zakharov holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Braulio wants to stand up but Zakharov is controlling the position.
#SUB#
Zakharov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Braulio seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
#T1#
Zakharov has his hands clasped together around Braulio's back. He's all about the action.#SUB#
Zakharov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Braulio pulls his head out easily.
Zakharov wants to improve his position but Braulio is controlling well.
Zakharov is concentrating on defense, preventing Braulio from advancing position.
Zakharov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Zakharov working for a triangle but Braulio defends it easily.
#SUB#
Zakharov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Braulio gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Zakharov holds on and takes a little breather.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Braulio preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Zakharov looking for a guillotine here but Braulio defends easily.
Braulio won't allow Zakharov to sweep him here.
Braulio wants to stand and escape but instead Zakharov has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zakharov content to stall in guard here.
Zakharov is working Braulio over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T3#
Zakharov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Braulio's head.
Braulio wants to stand and escape but Zakharov is having none of it.
Zakharov landing with the ground and pound.
Braulio avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zakharov prevents Braulio from getting back to his feet.
Zakharov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Braulio swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zakharov won't allow Braulio to get back to his feet.
Zakharov sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zakharov wants to control from the top but Braulio keeps moving.
Braulio wants to stand and escape but Zakharov is having none of it.
Zakharov is in close to Braulio's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Zakharov throws a big elbow that misses.
Braulio is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T4#
Zakharov postures up and lands a big shot to Braulio's brow.
Braulio can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Zakharov controls the pace.
Zakharov passes into half guard.
Zakharov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Zakharov prevents Braulio from standing back up.
Zakharov lands with a punch from half guard.
Braulio looks like he's trying to stand up.
Braulio is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zakharov lands strikes from half guard.
Braulio taking some punishment here, with Zakharov in his half guard.
Zakharov working the head and body with strikes.
Zakharov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Braulio keeps working.
Braulio tries to kick Zakharov off but Zakharov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Zakharov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Braulio throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Braulio gets tackled into the cage by Zakharov. Zakharov maintains the clinch.
Braulio tries to break the clinch but Zakharov is controlling the position.
Zakharov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A shot in the inside from Zakharov.
Braulio jumps guard but Zakharov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Zakharov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Braulio is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Zakharov can't find room to land a body shot as Braulio controls the action.
Zakharov lands an uppercut.
Braulio wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Braulio wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zakharov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Braulio is trying to break the clinch but Zakharov is controlling him.
Braulio jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Zakharov walks away with a smile on his face. Braulio gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Zakharov closes the distance and clinches.
Braulio is breathing heavily.
Braulio has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Zakharov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Roman Zakharov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Braulio Braulio.
Braulio has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T1#
A short uppercut from Zakharov.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zakharov.
Zakharov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Braulio jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Zakharov walks away with a smile on his face. Braulio gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Zakharov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Braulio can do to turn this around?#CL#
Zakharov closes the distance and pushes Braulio back into the cage.
Braulio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Zakharov.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zakharov.
A right handed body shot lands from Zakharov.
Zakharov scores with a shot to the side of Braulio's head.
Zakharov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A body shot lands from Zakharov.
A shot in the inside from Zakharov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zakharov.
A short right from Zakharov.
Zakharov scores with a shot to the side of Braulio's head.
Braulio can't break the clinch.
Zakharov lands with a short shot to the head.
Zakharov lands a nice uppercut.
Zakharov lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
Zakharov lands an uppercut.
A short right from Zakharov.
A short left from Zakharov.
Braulio blocks a body shot from Zakharov.
A shot in the inside from Zakharov.
Braulio drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zakharov scores with a shot to the side of Braulio's head.
Zakharov scores with a shoulder strike.
Zakharov scores with a shoulder strike.
Zakharov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Braulio's elbow.
Zakharov lands a body shot.
Zakharov digs a right hand into Braulio's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Braulio's gas tank.
Zakharov lands a shot to the body.
Zakharov scores with a shot to the side of Braulio's head.
Zakharov lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Zakharov on the inside.
Zakharov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Zakharov.
A short right from Zakharov on the inside. #T3#
Good body shot from Zakharov.
A nice left hand lands by Zakharov.
Zakharov pushes Braulio back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Zakharov - that landed with a thud.
Zakharov lands a left hand.
Zakharov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Zakharov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zakharov lands with a light punch inside.
Zakharov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Zakharov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Zakharov lands with a left to the head.
Zakharov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zakharov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zakharov presses Braulio against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Zakharov lands with a short shot to the head.
A short left from Zakharov. #ROC#Braulio is rocked!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zakharov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Braulio is still on wobbly legs! Can Zakharov finish him?
Zakharov throws a punch but it's blocked by Braulio.
Zakharov digs a right hand into Braulio's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Braulio's gas tank.
Braulio seems to have recovered his senses.#T4#
A right hook to the body lands for Zakharov.
Zakharov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zakharov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short left from Zakharov.
Zakharov lands a shoulder strike.
Zakharov digs a right hand into Braulio's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Braulio's gas tank.
Zakharov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zakharov looking for a takedown.
Braulio takes a shot to the head.
Braulio looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Zakharov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Zakharov.
Zakharov lands a body punch.
Zakharov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zakharov works on Braulio's body with a couple of short punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zakharov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zakharov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zakharov lands with a right to the head.
Zakharov gets through Braulio's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Zakharov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Braulio's elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Zakharov dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##CL#
Zakharov gets a clinch.
Braulio is working for takedown but Zakharov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Zakharov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zakharov tries to throw a body punch but Braulio avoids it by throwing Zakharov back against the cage.
Zakharov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Braulios head.
Zakharov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Braulio backwards.
Zakharov scores with a shot to the side of Braulio's head.
Zakharov working aggressively here.
Zakharov lands a right hand.
Zakharov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zakharov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Zakharov pushes Braulio back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Zakharov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zakharov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Braulio backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zakharov tries a body shot but Braulio blocks it.
Braulio takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zakharov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Zakharov.
A shot in the inside from Zakharov. #T1#
Zakharov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Braulios head.
Braulio takes a shot to the head.
Zakharov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Zakharov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Zakharov.
Zakharov lands a hook that snaps the head of Braulio backwards.
Zakharov tries to throw a body punch but Braulio avoids it by throwing Zakharov back against the cage.
Zakharov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zakharov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Braulio is defending well.
Zakharov pushes Braulio back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Zakharov.
Zakharov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zakharov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Braulios head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zakharov throws a big uppercut that drops Braulio! More strikes from Zakharov and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Braulio lies dazed against the cage as Zakharov celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roman Zakharov!
An out of breath Roman Zakharov 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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