Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: MMA Hype -57-
Date: May 07, 2025

#R1#
Zero needs to keep his hands up - Ettish had a free shot at his head there.
Zero doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Zero uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ettish.
Ettish connects with a single shot there.
Ettish takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Zero slips under a jab from Ettish.
Ettish looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ettish misses with a straight left.
Zero pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ettish lands a right hook to the body.
Ettish connects with a body shot that sends Zero's belly button to the back.
Zero misses with an uppercut. Ettish saw that one coming.
Ettish throws out a counter right but Zero avoids it with no problem.
Zero digs a good hook to Ettish's body.
Zero jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ettish throws out a counter right but Zero avoids it with no problem.
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!
Ettish misses with a straight right.
Ettish displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zero throws out the jab.
Zero sets himself, and Ettish steps forward looking for the clinch! Zero avoids it this time.#T1#
Zero throws an overhand right that lands on Ettish's shoulder, as Ettish tries to avoid the shot.
A slow jab from Zero misses its intended target.
Ettish swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zero throws an off balance right hand
and Ettish counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ettish avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slow jab from Ettish misses its intended target.
A big right from Ettish misses.
Zero seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Zero keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zero misses with a wild body shot.
Ettish lands a nice shot to the body.
Zero ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ettish moves away.
Ettish steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Zero.
Ettish defending well as Zero loads up on a big left hand.
Ettish misses with a hook. Zero ducked under it nicely.
Zero throws a lazy uppercut
letting Ettish counter with a right hand. #T2#
Ettish takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ettish connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Zero throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zero throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ettish blocks a jab.
Zero throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ettish sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ettish lands with a straight right. Zero didn't see that one coming.
Zero lands a nice shot to the body.
Ettish uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zero.
Zero lands with a hook. Ettish tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Zero throws a body shot but no joy.
Zero misses with a straight right.
Ettish swings for the body but Zero moves out of range. #T3#
Zero swings for the body but Ettish moves out of range.
Ettish steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Zero.
A jab from Zero misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Ettish misses the target.
Zero misses with a left hand
and Ettish connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zero misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ettish.
Zero misses with a straight right.
Zero moves out of range as Ettish strikes.
Zero swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Zero catches Ettish with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Zero just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Zero misses.
Ettish changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ettish works the jab nicely.
Sub Zero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A decent looking cross lands there for Zero.#T4#
Zero swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A punch combination from Zero misses.
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!
Ettish throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ettish is looking to clinch but Zero is avoiding it.
Ettish is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Zero had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Zero getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Zero scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ettish bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ettish misses with a hook
and Zero counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ettish misses with a looping left.
Zero misses with a body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Zero. That snapped Ettish's head back.
Zero throws a shot to the body.
Zero avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zero was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sub Zero 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#
Ettish connects with a single shot there.
Zero moves away from the strike by Ettish.
Ettish lands with a right hand.
Ettish throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Zero on the side of the head.
Ettish takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Zero misses with a looping right.
Zero tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ettish was well out of range. Poor timing from Zero.
Ettish wants to counter the offense by Zero and move into the clinch position.
Zero is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ettish.
Zero throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ettish on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zero cracks Ettish with a good jab.
Zero throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ettish wants to counter with a clinch but Zero pushes him away.
Zero takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ettish avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Ettish lands a head shot.
Ettish takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Zero takes a swing at Ettish's ribcage but misses.
Zero throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ettish now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Zero throws a lazy right hand but Ettish sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ettish slips a straight right by Zero.
Ettish misses the shot to the body.
Ettish tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zero was well out of range. Poor timing from Ettish.
Ettish ducks under a wild hook from Zero.
Ettish tests Zero's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zero throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ettish lands with an overhand left.
A swing and a miss from Zero.
Ettish is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T2#
Zero waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ettish.
Ettish keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zero walks into a stiff left hand from Ettish.
Ettish throws a jab but it's blocked by Zero.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zero throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Ettish might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Zero has got the better of the exchanges.
Good exchange - Ettish coming out on top.
Zero displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ettish throws out the jab.
The fighters circling - Zero throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zero sets himself, and Ettish steps forward looking for the clinch! Zero avoids it this time.
Zero throws a body shot but no joy.
Ettish listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ettish misses with a looping left.
Zero jabs Ettish to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Zero darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T3#
Ettish works the jab nicely.
Zero tries to move into range but Ettish moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ettish tries to clinch but Zero moves out of range.
Zero was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zero connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Zero scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Zero looks to land a right hand but Ettish moved out of range.
Zero fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ettish manages to avoid it.
Ettish steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Zero.
Zero waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ettish.
Ettish moves out of range of the strikes.
Ettish wants to counter with a clinch but Zero pushes him away.
Zero tests Ettish's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ettish ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zero moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Zero misses the target.
Ettish throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Zero. Ettish does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zero swings widly with a right hand
and Ettish counters with a nice uppercut.
Ettish scores with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ettish steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zero.
Ettish scores with a nice head shot.
Zero slips under a jab.
Ettish throws a poor cross that misses
and Zero counters with a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Ettish misses the target.
Zero scores with a jab. Ettish acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Zero takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ettish works Zero's body with a nice hook.
Ettish connects with a nice looking jab.
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 Sub Zero will probably get the nod.
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#
Ettish throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ettish takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Andy Ettish has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zero looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ettish jabs Zero right on the nose. Zero blinks but takes it well.
Ettish ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zero moves away.
Ettish fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zero manages to avoid it.
Ettish bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Zero's head.
Zero misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ettish.
Ettish throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Zero counter with a right hand.
Zero throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zero uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ettish.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ettish moves to clinch but Zero breaks away
and Zero counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ettish moves out of range as Zero strikes.
Zero walks into a left hand. #T1#
Ettish ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zero slips a jab from Ettish.
Zero throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ettish keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ettish looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zero connects with a body shot.
Zero looks to land a right hand but Ettish moved out of range.
Zero comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A jab lands there for Zero.
Ettish tries to clinch
and Zero cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Zero smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Zero drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Zero uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ettish.
Zero looks to score with a jab to the body but Ettish is just out of range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zero stuns Ettish with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ettish tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zero was well out of range. Poor timing from Ettish.
Ettish on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Zero swings for the body but Ettish moves out of range.
Ettish gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zero.
Ettish shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Zero is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ettish can do to turn this around?
Zero lands a head shot.
Ettish ducks under a wild hook from Zero.#T3##KD#
Zero drops Ettish with a beautiful combination! Ettish stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Zero is looking for the KO!#ROC#Ettish is rocked!
Zero walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Ettish drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Zero swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Ettish's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sub Zero!
Sub Zero decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Summit Series 2 - MMA Round 5A
Date: Apr 07, 2025

#R1#
Tavara bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice shot by Tavara.
Zero throws a shot to the body.
Sub Zero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tavara gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Zero throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tavara sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zero misses with a wild body shot.
Tavara missing with a left hand there. Zero was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zero unleashes a big counter combination but Tavara bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Tavara definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavara keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zero.
Zero misses with a hook
and Tavara connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zero ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tavara moves away.#CL2#
Zero darts in and clinches Tavara up against the cage.#T1#
Zero lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tavara backwards.
Zero misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tavara tries to circle away but Zero has him pinned against the cage.
Tavara blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Tavara breaks from the clinch.
Zero has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Zero wants to clinch.
Tavara swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zero dips to his left and cracks Tavara with an uppercut!
Tavara keeps the fight on the outside.
Tavara is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T2#
Tavara avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tavara tries to bum rush Zero with a series of wild strikes but Zero uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zero tries to clinch but Tavara moves out of range.
Tavara ducks under a wild hook from Zero.
Nice defenses there by Tavara.
Zero misses with a right hand
and Tavara counters with a right hand to the body.
Tavara ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zero keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tavara.
Zero swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zero moves to clinch but Tavara breaks away
and Tavara counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tavara takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T3##CL2#
Tavara tries to keep at a distance but Zero has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tavara is looking to break free of the clinch but Zero has double underhooks.
Tavara wants to break free but Zero has control.
Tavara blocking some punches.
Zero lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC#
Tavara manages to break the clinch.
Zero scores with a hook to the body. Tavara takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL2#
Zero closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Tavara escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tavara takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Zero looks to throw the jab but Tavara is out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Tavara misses its target.#CL2#
Zero gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T4#
A right handed body shot lands from Zero.
A short right from Zero on the inside.
Zero prevents Tavara from breaking the clinch.
Zero throws a punch but it's blocked by Tavara. #BC#
Tavara pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zero with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Zero tries to close the distance and clinch but Tavara swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zero thows a left - swing and a miss!
As Zero looks to move away, Tavara throws a big counter combo but Zero just gets out of the way.
Zero wants to clinch up but Tavara keeps it at a distance.
Zero connects with a body shot that sends Tavara's belly button to the back.
Tavara's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Tavara duly obliges.
Zero's corner calls for a 1-2. Zero obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sub Zero dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A jab from Tavara misses. #CL2#
Zero moves into range and clinches up with Tavara.
Tavara has had enough of the clinch but Zero keeps him there for the moment.
Tavara is trying to break free.#BC#
Tavara pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tavara on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Zero misses with a few strikes there.
Tavara was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The fighters circling - Tavara throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zero looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good exchange - Zero coming out on top.#T1##CL2#
Zero moves into the clinch.
Zero is working Tavara over against the cage.
Zero lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tavara.
Tavara tries to break free but Zero pushes him back against the cage.
Zero is leaning against Tavara and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tavara tries to break free but Zero pushes him back against the cage.
Zero goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zero lands a right hand.
Sub Zero seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short body shot lands from Zero as the two fighters clinch.
Tavara wants to get back to striking at distance but Zero won't allow it.
Zero lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Zero in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Zero throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tavaras head.
Tavara is trying to force a seperation but Zero has the dominant position.
Tavara wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Zero keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tavara's efforts to push away.
Zero lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tavara.
Zero is working Tavara over against the cage.#T2#
Tavara blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Tavara breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zero lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
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!#CL2#
Zero moves into range and clinches up with Tavara.#BC#
Tavara's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zero swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Zero moves into the clinch successfully.
Tavara is trying to force a seperation but Zero has the dominant position.
Tavara has had enough of the clinch but Zero keeps him there for the moment.
Tavara is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Zero misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tavara is trying to force a seperation but Zero has the dominant position.
Zero tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zero lands a nice uppercut.
Tavara is trying to force a seperation but Zero has the dominant position.#T3#
Tavara tries to circle away but Zero has him pinned against the cage.
Tavara wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tavara is trying to break free.
Zero misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Zero fails to land.
Tavara blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Zero.
Zero working aggressively here.
Zero goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tavara wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zero has him pressed against the cage.
Tavara working hard to break the clinch.
Tavara tries to break the clinch but Zero is controlling the position.
Tavara is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Zero scores with a shot to the side of Tavara's head.
Zero misses with a punch to the body.
Tavara has had enough of the clinch but Zero keeps him there for the moment.
Zero keeps control of Tavara as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Zero has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC#
Tavara pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tavara on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T4#
Zero is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Tavara takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Zero thuds a left hand into Tavara's body.
Zero wants to clinch up but Tavara keeps it at a distance.
Zero misses with a few strikes there.
Zero tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tavara takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sub Zero showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Tavara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tavara doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Zero tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tavara swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tavara throws a lazy uppercut
and Zero counters with a nice uppercut.
Zero moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Zero misses with a right hand
and Tavara counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zero dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zero stuns Tavara with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tavara has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zero finds it's way round the side to connect with Tavara's head.
Tavara walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T1#
Tavara throws a right hand that Zero ducks under and follows up with a left that Zero also avoids with ease.
Zero tries to counter with a clinch but Tavara shakes him off and moves away.
Malo Tavara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#KD2#
Zero cracks Tavara with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Tavara looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away� can Zero finish him? #ROC2#Tavara is rocked!
Tavara on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Oh Tavara is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
Zero has managed to clinch.
Tavara is trying to push Zero away but Zero has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zero.
Tavara seems to have got his legs back now.
A short right from Zero.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Tavara escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tavara throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zero counters with a nice uppercut.
Tavara looks to score with a jab to the body but Zero is just out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Tavara. Those never looked like landing. #CL2#
Zero pushes Tavara up against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zero.
Tavara looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tavara is trying to force a seperation but Zero has the dominant position.
Tavara tries to circle away but Zero has him pinned against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zero.
Zero misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tavara wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zero has him pressed against the cage.
Zero lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tavara tries a body shot but Zero blocks it.
Zero misses with some punches.
Tavara blocking some punches.
Zero lands a body shot.
Tavara looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Zero lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zero.
Tavara is trying to break the clinch but Zero is controlling him.
Zero prevents Tavara from breaking the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zero creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Zero working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zero works on Tavara's body with a couple of short punches.
Tavara tries to break free but Zero pushes him back against the cage.
Zero blocking some punches.
Tavara working aggressively here.
Tavara wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zero has him pressed against the cage.
Zero misses with some punches.
Tavara is looking to break free of the clinch but Zero has double underhooks.
Zero scores with a shot to the side of Tavara's head.
Tavara wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tavara throws a punch but it's blocked by Zero.
Zero prevents Tavara from breaking the clinch.
Zero misses with the head strike.
Zero working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zero prevents Tavara from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Tavara breaks the clinch.
Zero throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tavara counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Zero connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sub Zero is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Zero cracks Tavara with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Zero uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zero scores with a hook.
Tavara on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL2#
Zero rushes Tavara and presses him up against the cage.
Zero misses with a punch to the body.
Zero can't find room to land a body shot as Tavara controls the action.
Tavara is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Good body shot from Zero.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tavara.
Tavara misses with a shot to the kidneys.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sub Zero comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zero has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sub Zero!
A victorious Sub Zero thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Summit Series 2 - MMA Round 3A
Date: Mar 21, 2025

#R1#
Zero connects with the punch.
Zero works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Manion swings widly with a right hand
enabling Zero to counter with a crisp jab.
Zero looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Manion cracks Zero with a good jab.
The fighters circling - Zero throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zero misses with a looping left.
Manion throws a lazy uppercut
and Zero counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Manion loads up on a big right hand but Zero slips the punch.
A nice side step and Zero releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Manion thuds a left hand into Zero's body.
Manion throws a jab but it's blocked by Zero.
A telegraphed right hand from Manion misses the target.
Manion has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Manion there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Manion misses with an uppercut. Zero saw that one coming.
Manion misses with a hook.
Zero throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Manion shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zero defends it nicely.#T1#
Zero on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Manion scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Manion misses with a left hand
and Zero counters with a left to the body.
Manion slips a jab from Zero.
Manion looks to land a left hand but Zero moved out of range nicely.
Zero tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Manion was well out of range. Poor timing from Zero.
Jack Manion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zero throws a body punch but Manion moves out of range.
Manion throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Manion fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zero on the side of the head.
Manion takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Zero, as that shot connected. #CUT2#It looks like Jack Manion has been cut.
Manion moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manion doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Zero counters with a nice uppercut.
Manion looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Zero is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Manion had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#T2#
Zero throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Manion throws an overhand right that lands on Zero's shoulder, as Zero tries to avoid the shot.
Manion with a lazy takedown attempt
and Zero counters with a left to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Manion. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Danga de danga de dang - Zero scores with a four punch combination!
Nice uppercut there from Manion.
Manion throws a poor cross that misses
and Zero counters with a nice uppercut.
Manion is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zero.
A big left from Manion misses.
Zero throws out a counter right but Manion avoids it with no problem.
Zero scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Manion doesn't seem bothered though.
Zero lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#ROC2#Manion is rocked!
Zero loads up on a big right hand but Manion slips the punch.
Oh Manion is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Manion misses the body punch
and Zero rattles Manion with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Manion tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Zero dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Manion stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sub Zero!
After winning the bout, Sub Zero thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Summit Series 2 - MMA Round 2A
Date: Mar 05, 2025

#R1#
Chikorita shoots in looking for a takedown but Zero manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Chikorita's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Donk. Zero catches Chikorita right on the button with a cross.
Zero moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice shot by Zero.#ROC2#Chikorita is rocked!
Chikorita fails with the takedown
and Zero counters with a huge left! Chikorita is in big trouble! He's backing up but Zero isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Chikorita from any more damage. A dominating finish by Zero!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sub Zero!
An out of breath Sub Zero thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Summit Series 2 - MMA Round 1B
Date: Feb 16, 2025

#R1#
Nijjar misses with a left hand
and Zero counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Hardeep Nijjar has been cut.
Nijjar connects with a body shot.
Zero connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nijjar's hands.
Nijjar definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nijjar lands with a cross.
Nijjar throws a hook but Zero blocks it.
A countering left hand to the body from Zero misses.
Nijjar swings for the body but Zero moves out of range.
Nijjar throws a lazy uppercut
and Zero counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zero slips a straight right by Nijjar.
Zero throws out a counter right but Nijjar avoids it with no problem.
Nijjar connects with a jab.
Zero looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nijjar ducks under a wild hook from Zero.
Nijjar misses with an uppercut. Zero saw that one coming.
A countering left hand to the body from Zero misses.
Nice cross by Zero.#T1#
Zero looks to land a right hand but Nijjar moved out of range.
Nijjar misses with a lunging right hand
and Zero cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nijjar slips under a jab from Zero.
A swing and a miss from Nijjar.
Zero swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hardeep Nijjar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Nijjar.
Zero digs a good body shot into Nijjar's ribs.
Zero slips under a jab from Nijjar.
Zero keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nijjar.
Nijjar misses with a lunging right hand
and Zero counters with a left and a right that stings Nijjar.
Zero slips a jab and a cross from Nijjar.
Nijjar lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T2#
Nijjar misses with a right hand
and Zero makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
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!
Nijjar takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT2#Hardeep Nijjar's cut is getting worse.
Nijjar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zero sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zero throws a shot to the body.
Nijjar throws a jab when Zero was well out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Zero as he connects with a hook.#ROC2#Nijjar is rocked!
Nijjar throws out a loose jab but Zero uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nijjar misses with a lunging right hand
and Zero counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oh Nijjar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#KD2#
Zero lands a big shot that drops Nijjar! Can he finish him?
Zero works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Zero controlling the action here. #T3#
Nijjar seems to have got his legs back now.
Nijjar is in trouble now - Zero has advanced to mount!
Nijjar holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Zero tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nijjar wants to hold on but Zero pushes him away.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Zero has hold of Nijjar's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Nijjar manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Zero thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
A nice elbow there by Zero.
Nijjar avoids a series of strikes thrown by Zero.
Nijjar is in all sorts of trouble here.
Zero wants to control the pace but Nijjar is squirming around nicely.
Zero thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Poor strikes thrown by Zero there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sub Zero dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hardeep Nijjar'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.#R2#
Zero lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sub Zero seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nijjar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zero looks to score with a jab to the body but Nijjar is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Nijjar misses the target.
Nijjar throws a poor cross that misses
and Zero cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zero moves out of range as Nijjar strikes.
Zero slips a jab from Nijjar.
Nijjar misses with a body shot
enabling Zero to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#Hardeep Nijjar's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Nijjar takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zero throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nijjar on the side of the head.
Nijjar throws a looping overhand right but Zero ducks down to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Zero on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nijjar throws an ugly left hook that misses #KD2#
and Zero counters with a big uppercut that knocks Nijjar off his feet! Zero dives into side control looking to finish!#T1#
Nijjar is letting Zero control him for a moment. #SUB2#
Zero working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Nijjar is being controlled here.
Zero tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Zero misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The strikes coming from Zero are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Zero misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T2#
Zero advances to mount.
Nijjar takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Zero trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Zero throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Nijjar wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Zero.
Zero controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB2#
Zero is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Nijjar can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning. #T3##SUB2#
Zero is working for a guillotine from mount but Nijjar frees his head quite easily.
Nijjar knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zero on the ground.
Zero throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Nijjar because Zero loaded up on that one.
Zero throwing strikes here but Nijjar is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Nijjar is squirming around, avoiding Zero's attempts to control the action. #T4##SUB2#
Zero looking for a guillotine from mount but Nijjar is having none of it.
Zero controlling his opponent.
Zero landing shots from mount. #SUB2#
Zero wants to finish this one by submission but Nijjar is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Zero.
Zero unloads with some shots from mount but Nijjar bucks and avoids them well.
Zero looking to ground and pound but Nijjar is blocking nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sub Zero showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hardeep Nijjar'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 hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Nijjar swings widly with a right hand
and Zero counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hardeep Nijjar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nijjar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zero.
Zero avoids the body shot from Nijjar.
Nijjar misses with an uppercut
letting Zero counter with a right hand. #CUT2#Jeez, Hardeep Nijjar's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Zero misses the shot to the body.
Zero has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Zero misses with a left hand
and Nijjar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nijjar tries to move into range but Zero moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Hardeep Nijjar's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sub Zero!
Sub Zero decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Summit Series 2 - KT Round 6A
Date: Jan 30, 2025

#R1#
Shioda connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Shioda misses with a wild body shot.
Shioda misses with an uppercut
and Zero cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zero connects with a crisp jab.
Shioda throws a hook but Zero avoids it easily.
Zero lands a jab.
Shioda throws an overhand right that lands on Zero's shoulder, as Zero tries to avoid the shot.
Zero has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Zero slips a jab from Shioda.
Shioda lands an overhand right.#CUT#It looks like Sub Zero has been cut.
Shioda throws a jab when Zero was well out of range.
Zero walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zero on the wrong end of a nice hook.#ROC#Zero is rocked!
Zero throws a body shot but no joy.
Shioda with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Zero thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zero connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A jab from Shioda misses. #T1#
Shioda keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Zero is still on wobbly legs! Can Shioda finish him?
Shioda throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zero stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Shioda ducks under a wild hook from Zero.
Zero walks straight into a perfectly timed right hook, crumpling him to the floor! Zero is in all kinds of trouble here - can he beat the count? 3,4,5,6,7,8,9....10 - he's out and it's by a long way too - he didn't ever look like beating that count!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Gozo Shioda!
An out of breath Gozo Shioda thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Summit Series 2 - KT Round 5A
Date: Jan 20, 2025

#R1#
Greer misses with an uppercut.
Greer throws an off balance right hand
and Zero counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zero seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Nice defenses there by Zero.
Zero lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Greer circles away quickly and effectively.
Greer has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Greer defending well as Zero loads up on a big left hand.
Greer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Greer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zero slips a jab from Greer.
A jab from Zero misses.
Zero throws a big shot that misses.
Zero defending well as Greer loads up on a big left hand.
Zero swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Greer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Greer lands a jab to the nose.
Greer throws an overhand right that lands on Zero's shoulder, as Zero tries to avoid the shot.
Greer missing with a left hand there. Zero was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An attempted straight right counter from Zero misses the target.
Nigel Greer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Greer misses with a left hand
and Zero counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zero cracks Greer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Greer scores with the left hand. Zero knows he should have avoided that one. #T1#
Greer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zero scores with the left hand. Greer knows he should have avoided that one.
Greer avoids the body shot from Zero.
Greer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zero throws a hook to the side of Greer's head but Greer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Greer cracks Zero with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Greer lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Greer drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Greer staying out of range there.
Greer throws a big shot that misses.
Greer bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Zero.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A swing and a miss from Zero.
Greer throws a shot from downtown. Zero moves away and avoids it.
A slow jab from Zero misses its intended target.
Greer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zero circles away quickly and effectively.#T2#
Greer misses with a left hand
and Zero counters with a straight right hand.
Greer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zero.
A telegraphed right hand from Greer misses the target.
Zero throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Greer on the side of the head.
Greer scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Zero scores with a jab to the jaw.#ROC#Greer is rocked!
Greer misses with a hook
and Zero counters with a big uppercut that nearly lifts Greer off his feet! Greer crashes to the mat in all kinds of trouble! The referee starts the count but I'm not sure it's necessary - Greer isn't going to make it! The count reaches 10 and this fight is all over! Zero screams and throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmmm spit, everywhere. Lovely.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Sub Zero!
A very excited looking Sub Zero 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.
The defeated Nigel Greer had this to say: 'I had COVID'.

Event: Summit Series 2 - KT Round 4A
Date: Jan 04, 2025

#R1#
Sakamoto gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Zero lands with a straight right. Sakamoto didn't see that one coming.
Sakamoto misses with a lunging right hand
and Zero counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zero misses with a hook.#CL2#
Zero has closed the distance and engaged Sakamoto in a clinch.
Sakamoto swings wildly with an uppercut but Zero uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sakamoto working aggressively here.
Zero lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zero blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zero blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sakamoto can't find room to land a body shot as Zero controls the action.
Zero tries a body shot but Sakamoto blocks it.
Zero tries to work over Sakamoto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zero blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zero looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Sakamoto lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zero scores with a hook to the body.
Zero lands a body shot.
Sakamoto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sakamoto working aggressively here.
Sakamoto with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sakamoto misses with the head strike.
Sakamoto blocks a body shot from Zero.
Zero lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zero.
Sakamoto lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zero backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zero.
Sakamoto definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Zero works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sakamoto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zero lands a body shot in the clinch.
Zero can't break the clinch.
Zero lands a body punch.
Zero misses with a body punch. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sakamoto.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zero working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zero lands a body shot in the clinch.
Zero scores with a hook to the body.
Sakamoto has a couple of punches blocked by Zero.
A right hook to the body lands for Zero.
A short right from Zero on the inside.
Sakamoto tries to throw a body punch but Zero avoids it by throwing Sakamoto back against the ropes.
Zero lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Zero.
Sakamoto tries a knee to the head but Zero blocks it.
Sakamoto misses with some punches.
Zero works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sakamoto misses with the head strike.
Sakamoto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zero lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sakamoto backwards.
Sakamoto is pushing Zero up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Zero blocks a body shot from Sakamoto. #T3##BC2#
Zero manages to break the clinch.
Sakamoto gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Zero counters with a nice uppercut.
Zero throws a body punch but Sakamoto moves out of range.
Zero connects with a looping right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Hiroshimo Sakamoto has been cut.
Sakamoto takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sakamoto doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Zero dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zero thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sakamoto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sakamoto moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Sakamoto wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zero misses with a body shot
and Sakamoto counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Sakamoto moves out of range as Zero strikes.
Sakamoto misses with a hook
and Zero counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zero throws a looping overhand right but Sakamoto ducks down to avoid it.
Sakamoto tries to move into range but Zero moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sakamoto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zero closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Zero lands a nice hook to Sakamoto's body. Sakamoto takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The fighters circling - Sakamoto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sakamoto misses with a lunging right hand
and Sakamoto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sub Zero dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hiroshimo Sakamoto'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.#R2#
Sakamoto misses with an attempted mid kick.
Zero pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sakamoto defending well as Zero loads up on a big left hand.
A quick step to the side and Sakamoto tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sakamoto throws the left hand but Zero avoids the punch easily.
Zero throws out a counter right but Sakamoto avoids it with no problem.
Zero lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sakamoto just misses with a punch to the body.
Sakamoto misses with a body punch
and Zero counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Sakamoto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sakamoto missing with a left hand there. Zero was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little jabbing left from Zero on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zero throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sakamoto.
Sakamoto moves away from the strike by Zero.
Zero stuns Sakamoto with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Zero takes a swing at Sakamoto's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Sakamoto finds it's way through Zero's defenses. #KD2#
Zero staggers Sakamoto with a jab and knocks him down with a follow up straight! Sakamoto looks in trouble, will he beat the count?! The count has reached 5 and he's only back to 1 knee - it's going to be close! 6,7,8 - he's up! Just in time and the ref is going to let the fight continue!#ROC2#Sakamoto is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zero lands with a good body shot.
Oh Sakamoto is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sakamoto darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sakamoto seems to have got his legs back now.
Zero closes the distance and catches Sakamoto with a lead hook that drops him to the canvas! Sakamoto is clearly dazed and struggling here! 3,4,5,6,7 and Sakamoto is up to his feet but the referee has called it off! Sakamoto is still far too wobbly and he's not going to allow the fight to continue! Zero takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Sub Zero!
A very excited looking Sub Zero 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.

Event: Summit Series 2 - KT Round 3B
Date: Dec 18, 2024

#R1#
Leighton gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CUT2#It looks like Morgan Leighton has been cut.
Leighton on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Zero lands a head shot.
Leighton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zero scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#ROC2#Leighton is rocked!
Leighton fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Leighton closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Leighton trying to stall but Zero improves his position.
A short right from Zero on the inside.
Leighton looking to slow down the pace here.
Zero misses with a punch to the body.
Zero looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Leighton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zero throws a punch but it's blocked by Leighton. #BC#
Leighton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Leighton gets a clinch. #T1#
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Leighton is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Zero is keeping busy.
Leighton tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zero avoids it.#BC#
Leighton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Leighton looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Leighton forces Zero back against the ropes and clinches.#BC2#
Zero pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Leighton gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Zero as the two fighters clinch. #BC2#
Zero escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zero waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Leighton.
Danga de danga de dang - Leighton scores with a four punch combination!
Zero ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Leighton wants to clinch
and Zero cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Zero misses with a series of wild punches.
Leighton seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Leighton.
Leighton throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Leighton is looking to land body kicks.
Zero connects with a body shot.
Leighton on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CUT2#Morgan Leighton's cut is getting worse.
Zero cracks Leighton with an open hand slap.
Leighton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zero.
Leighton ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Leighton throws a leg kick
and Leighton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #KD2#
Zero scores with a jab and follows up with an uppercut that drops Leighton to his knees! He bounces straight back to his feet but is forced to take the mandatory standing 8 count before he's allowed to continue. We're back under way and the fighters meet in the middle of the canvas to re-engage.
Oh Leighton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Leighton doesn't manage to clinch there - Zero circles away.
Zero blocks a head kick by Leighton.
Leighton seems to have got his legs back now.
Leighton throws a wild body kick that Zero sees coming a mile off.
Leighton tries to clinch there but Zero circles away.
Zero throws a body shot but no joy.
Zero throws a lazy uppercut #CL#
and Leighton counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
Leighton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Leighton slips under a jab.
Leighton misses with a hook to the body
and Leighton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#Morgan Leighton's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Zero blocks a leg kick.
Zero throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Leighton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Leighton walks straight into devastating uppercut and drops to the floor, clearly wobbled! Can he beat the count? 4,5,6,7... he's up! And he's down again! The ref steps in and calls an end to the fight! What a punch that was!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Sub Zero!
A very excited looking Sub Zero 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.

Event: Summit Series 2 - KT Round 2A
Date: Dec 07, 2024

#R1#
Ettish misses with a double jab.
Zero appears to be looking for a big counter.
A telegraphed right hand from Ettish misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Ettish.
Ettish scores with a nice head shot.
Ettish fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ettish misses with a hook
and Zero counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ettish thinking.
Ettish takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ettish is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zero. #CL#
Zero closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Zero fails to land.
Ettish swings wildly with an uppercut but Zero uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zero lands an uppercut.
Zero lands a left hand.
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!
Still in the clinch, Ettish scores with a nice short uppercut.
Zero struggles to land a body shot inside as Ettish controls his hands.
Zero misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zero blocking some punches. #T1#
Zero lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zero blocking some punches.
Ettish stalling against the ropes.
Ettish can't find room to land a body shot as Zero controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ettish.
Zero definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ettish can't find room to land a body shot as Zero controls the action.
Ettish works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ettish tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Ettish - that landed with a thud.
Ettish has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A right handed body shot lands from Zero.
Zero throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Zero doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Zero on the inside.
Ettish is trying to break free.
Ettish tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ettish looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ettish pushes Zero back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch. #T2#
Zero doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zero misses with a punch to the body.
Ettish goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zero stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ettish wants to break free but Zero has control. #BC2#
Ettish escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ettish just misses with a punch to the body.
Zero slips a straight right by Ettish.
Ettish moves out of range of the strikes.
Ettish throws a counter combo.
Ettish looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ettish moves out of range of the strikes.
Zero looks to throw the jab but Ettish is out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ettish keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice side step and Ettish releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ettish throws a hook but Zero blocks it.
Andy Ettish seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zero slips under a jab from Ettish.
Zero bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ettish scores with a jab to the jaw.
Zero takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T3#
Zero misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Zero throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ettish uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zero.
Ettish with a nice cross.
Zero takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ettish uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zero.
Zero is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ettish.
A little jabbing left from Ettish on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ettish uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zero.
Ettish staying out of range there.
Ettish throws a body shot but no joy.
Zero defending well as Ettish loads up on a big left hand.
Ettish bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Zero's head.
Zero throws an off balance right hand
and Ettish counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ettish throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zero uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ettish.#T4#
Ettish misses with a body shot.
Zero is looking to counter punch.
Ettish throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ettish takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zero falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ettish counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Zero lands a jab to the head.
Zero throws a lazy right hand but Ettish sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ettish connects with a right hand. Zero shakes it off.
Ettish uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zero.
Zero ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zero fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ettish looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Zero defending well as Ettish loads up on a big left hand.
Ettish lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zero circles away quickly and effectively.
Zero swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Zero misses with a hook.
Zero scores with a jab to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Andy Ettish will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Zero scores with a nice right hand.
Zero jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zero takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ettish misses with a wild body shot.
Ettish misses with a body punch
and Zero counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ettish stuns Zero with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Zero looks to throw the jab but Ettish is out of range.
Ettish wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Zero misses with a hook. Ettish ducked under it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Zero misses the target.
Ettish stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CL#
Zero closes the distance and pushes Ettish back into the ropes.#BC2#
Ettish breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zero misses with an uppercut
letting Ettish counter with a right hand.
Zero is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Zero 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. #T1#
Zero ducks right into an uppercut from Ettish.
Ettish pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ettish avoids the body shot from Zero.
Ettish let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Zero takes one to the chin there.
Good standup being displayed there by Ettish as he connects with a hook.
Ettish scores with a jab to the body.
Ettish misses with a looping left.
Ettish has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ettish there as he acknowledges the shot.
A big right from Zero misses.
Zero moves out of range of the strikes.
Zero moves out of range of the strikes.
Ettish keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ettish slips a jab from Zero.
Zero throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ettish sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zero throws a hook to the side of Ettish's head but Ettish sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Ettish misses with a hook. Zero ducked under it nicely.
Ettish looks to land a combination but Zero avoids it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zero showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ettish.
Zero gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ettish.
Zero misses with a hook. Ettish ducked under it nicely.
Zero throws a lazy right hand but Ettish sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zero cracks Ettish with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ettish scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ettish scores with a sloppy right hand. Zero should have avoided that one.
Ettish avoids the body shot from Zero.
Zero lands with a straight right. Ettish didn't see that one coming.
Ettish swinging wildly here. #T3#
Ettish lands with a right hand.
Ettish misses with a straight right.
Ettish uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zero.
Zero throws a hook but Ettish avoids it easily.
Ettish lands with a nice body punch.
Ettish lands with a right hand.
Zero misses with a hook
and Ettish counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ettish throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zero counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ettish thinking.
Zero loads up on a big right hand but Ettish slips the punch.
Ettish looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zero misses the jab.
Zero pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zero shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ettish shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Zero ducks under a wild hook from Ettish.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zero takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice defenses there by Ettish.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ettish.
Zero slips under a jab from Ettish.
Zero swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice side step and Ettish releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ettish lands a body shot.
Zero bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ettish's head.
Zero keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ettish.
Ettish uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zero.
A countering left hand to the body from Ettish misses.
Ettish cracks a nice hook into Zero's ribs.
Zero looks to score with a jab to the body but Ettish is just out of range.
Zero swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ettish throws a hook but Zero avoids it easily.
Zero bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ettish's head backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Andy Ettish will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Zero's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Ettish bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Zero's head.
A big right from Zero misses.
Ettish throws a lazy uppercut
and Zero counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ettish lands a two punch combo.
Ettish throws a big shot that misses.
Zero's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ettish connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Zero scrambles back to his feet.
Ettish paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Good exchange - Ettish coming out on top.
Zero waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ettish.
A nice side step and Ettish releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ettish connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Andy Ettish seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zero is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ettish.
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!
Ettish throws a body punch but Zero moves out of range.
Zero throws a looping overhand right but Ettish ducks down to avoid it.
Ettish throws a shot from downtown. Zero moves away and avoids it.
Zero tests Ettish's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Ettish lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zero at a distance.
Ettish throws a right hand that Zero ducks under and follows up with a left that Zero also avoids with ease.
Zero was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zero looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Zero uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ettish.
Zero on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ettish throws an overhand right that lands on Zero's shoulder, as Zero tries to avoid the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ettish. Zero does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ettish takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ettish goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ettish throws a right and a left that Zero avoids nicely.
Zero is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ettish throws a right hand that Zero ducks under and follows up with a left that Zero also avoids with ease.
Ettish lands with a cross.
Ettish swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zero swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zero scores with a body shot.
Zero throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Ettish lands with a right hand.
Ettish digs a good hook to Zero's body.
Ettish takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Zero is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ettish.
Ettish swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Zero counters with a nice body shot.
Zero lands a nice hook to Ettish's body. Ettish takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ettish throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A swing and a miss from Zero.
As Zero backs off Ettish throws a huge counter combo but Zero manages to avoid it all.
Zero cracks Ettish with an open hand slap.
Zero fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ettish manages to avoid it.
A jab from Ettish finds it's way through Zero's defenses.
Ettish loads up on a big right hand but Zero slips the punch.
An attempted straight right counter from Zero misses the target.
Zero throws a shot from downtown. Ettish moves away and avoids it.
Ettish throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zero counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Zero scores with a hook.
Sub Zero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zero avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good exchange - Zero coming out on top.
Ettish misses with the combination.
Zero lands a jab to the head.
A big right from Zero misses.
Sloppy strikes from Zero. Those never looked like landing.
Zero misses with a hook.
Zero throws a big shot that misses.
Zero scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ettish lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ettish swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Zero counters with a lovely shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zero throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ettish.
Ettish swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
Ettish misses with a combination
and Zero connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ettish misses with a few strikes there.
Zero misses with a hook.
Zero misses with a body shot.
Ettish will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zero misses with an uppercut.
Ettish waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zero.
Ettish throws a hook but Zero blocks it.
A counter left hand to the body from Zero misses its target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zero is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Zero misses with a looping left.
Ettish now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ettish just misses with a punch to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Andy Ettish.
I've got Ettish 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Sub Zero!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Andy Ettish!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Andy Ettish!

Andy Ettish wins by split decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Andy Ettish thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Summit Series 2 - KT Round 1A
Date: Nov 24, 2024

#R1#
Borges misses with a body kick.
Zero blocks a head kick by Borges.
A head kick misses from Borges.
The crowd cheers as Zero lands an impressive looking overhand right. Borges doesn't seem phased though.
Zero with the inside leg kick.
Borges ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zero moves away.
A head kick misses from Borges.
Zero digs a good hook to Borges's body.
Zero fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Zero lands with a nice combination. Borges backs away looking to recover.#CUT#It looks like Cesar Borges has been cut.
Zero lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zero thuds a left hand into Borges's body.
Borges with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Zero to score with a decent uppercut.
Zero is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A head kick misses from Borges.
Zero with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Zero scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Borges gets off balance looking for a body kick#CL#
and Zero counters by clinching up. #BC#
Zero breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Borges tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zero tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Borges manages to circle out of the way.#T1#
Zero with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Zero is looking to wear down Borges with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Borges looks winded!
Borges walks straight into devastating uppercut and drops to the floor, clearly wobbled! Can he beat the count? 4,5,6,7... he's up! And he's down again! The ref steps in and calls an end to the fight! What a punch that was!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Sub Zero!
An out of breath Sub Zero thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Summit Series 2 - Grappling 8B
Date: Nov 10, 2024

178 cm
18 yrs
160 lbs

180 cm
18 yrs
160 lbs

Zero

Sansho

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Sub Zero! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Yakami Sansho!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shirou Masuda and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Sansho shoots in for a takedown but Zero shows good takedown defense.
Sansho is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zero sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sansho shoots in and drives through. Zero sprawls well.
Sub Zero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yakami Sansho.
Sansho misses with a takedown #TD#
and Zero counters with a takedown into side control.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Zero (4) vs (0) Sansho
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Sansho is looking for a sweep.
Zero tries to advance to mount but Sansho denies him.
Zero has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Zero (6) vs (0) Sansho
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sansho tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sansho keeps trying to improve his position.
Zero wants to control the pace but Sansho is squirming around nicely. #T1##SUB#
Zero has control of Sansho's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Sansho regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Zero moves to the back.
Score +3 for taking back: Zero (9) vs (0) Sansho#SUB#
Zero working for the choke. #SUB#
Zero is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Sansho is defending well though. Zero let's go of the attempt for now.
Sansho turns into Zero and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zero (9) vs (2) Sansho#T2#
Zero keeping moving, preventing Sansho from controlling successfully.
Sansho not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Zero definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sansho stopping the sweep attempt from Zero.
Sansho trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Zero working for a triangle but Sansho defends it easily.
Zero on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Zero tries to get out of the position.
Sansho is pushing down on Zero's leg trying to pass to half guard. Zero is fighting to maintain full guard but Sansho has managed to sneak the leg through.#T3#
Zero is looking to improve his position.
Sansho is stalling here. Zero is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Sansho seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Zero has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Zero (13) vs (2) Sansho
Sansho is letting Zero control him for a moment.
Zero wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sansho keeps working.
Zero tries to move to mount but Sansho blocks the move with his legs.
Sansho is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
Sansho looks to move to half guard but instead Zero has passed into mount! Damn!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Zero (15) vs (2) Sansho
Zero trying to control but Sansho is having none of it.
Zero is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sansho is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T5#
Sansho is trying to escape the mount.
Sansho wants to control but Zero is having none of it.
Sansho manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Zero not doing much here.
Sansho manages to get to full guard. #T6#
Sansho 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.#SUB2#
Sansho looking for subs off his back but Zero has passed one foot through into half guard.
Zero wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sansho keeps working.
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.#SUB#
Zero is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T7#
Sansho wants to control but Zero is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Zero wants to take a breather but Sansho is having none of it.
Sansho has a hand on Zero's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Zero takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Zero (18) vs (2) Sansho
Zero fails to advance to Sansho's back.
Sansho is trying desperately to improve position.#T8#
Zero with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Sansho is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Zero pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Sansho is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sansho is squirming around, avoiding Zero's attempts to control the action.
Sansho tries to reverse the position but Zero maintains control.#T9#
Sansho tries to lock up and control but Zero gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Zero is trying to take his opponent's back.
Sansho sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Zero is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Sansho!
Score +3 for passing guard: Zero (21) vs (2) Sansho
Zero takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Zero (24) vs (2) Sansho#SUB#
Sansho is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Zero gets his way!
Sansho tries to escape the position. #T10##SUB#
Zero has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Sansho tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Zero wants to control the pace but Sansho is squirming around nicely.
Zero avoids the attempt from Sansho to control.
Zero is trying to take his opponent's back.
Zero trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Zero controlling his opponent. #T11##SUB#
Zero is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Sansho to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Sansho shrugs it off.
Zero prevents Sansho from getting the reversal.
Sansho slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Sansho is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Zero is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sansho doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Zero.
Sansho gets back to full guard. #T12##SUB2#
Sansho working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zero doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zero manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Zero content to stall in guard here.
Zero trying to control the position from guard on top but Sansho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13#
Sansho keeping full guard, as Zero tries to pass.
Sansho is trying to control the position but Zero postures up.
Sansho keeping full guard, as Zero tries to pass.
Sansho tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Zero thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sansho is trying to keep Zero in close.
Sansho 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.#T14##SUB2#
Sansho is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Zero is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Sansho had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zero defends it easily.
Sansho trying to keep a closed guard but Zero is proving a slippery customer.
Zero slips nicely into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sansho is looking for a sweep. Zero is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Sansho looking for submissions off his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zero takes the fight on points by 24 to 2.
Sub Zero seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Summit Series 2 - Grappling 7A
Date: Nov 03, 2024

177 cm
18 yrs
155 lbs

178 cm
18 yrs
160 lbs

Ettish

Zero

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Andy Ettish! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Sub Zero!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yuuki Gou.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Ettish tries to clinch but Zero is having none of it.
Zero looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ettish tries to close the distance and clinch but Zero swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ettish tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Zero manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zero changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ettish keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ettish moves to clinch but Zero breaks away #TD2#
and Zero counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Zero.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ettish (0) vs (2) Zero#SUB#
Ettish is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zero defends well.#SUB#
Ettish looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ettish working for submissions but it's allowed Zero to get to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Zero in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Zero moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Ettish.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ettish (0) vs (5) Zero#T1#
Zero wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ettish keeps working.
Zero tries to move to mount but Ettish blocks the move with his legs.
Ettish is looking for a sweep.
Ettish is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Ettish looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Ettish looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Ettish looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Zero really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ettish. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2##SUB#
Ettish is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zero pulls his head out easily.
Ettish's coaches at Hammer House of Horror 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.
Ettish gets full guard.
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.#SUB#
Ettish is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Zero pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ettish is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Zero is posturing up here but Ettish has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Zero tries to roll out but it's too tight and Zero has to tap! Slick submission there by Ettish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Andy Ettish!
A relieved looking Andy Ettish thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Summit Series 2 - Grappling 6A
Date: Oct 27, 2024

178 cm
18 yrs
160 lbs

175 cm
18 yrs
155 lbs

Zero

Kane

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Sub Zero! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Darden Kane!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Hirohito Nitta and Shirou Masuda.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kane looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zero is fending him off so far but Kane persists. Nope, Zero circles away and we're back to standing.
Zero changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kane doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Zero holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kane gets underhooks to prevent Zero's takedown attempt.
Kane tries to score a body lock takedown but Zero shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sub Zero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darden Kane.
Kane drops down looking for an ankle pick but Zero pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kane misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kane shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kane tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zero swivels and escapes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kane tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zero sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kane somewhat.
Nice takedown defense from Zero. No joy for Kane on that attempt.
Kane changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zero tries to avoid it but Kane manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zero to the ground. Zero escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Zero feinted with a counter takedown.#T1##CL#
Zero closes the distance and clinches.
Kane has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Zero is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kane is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Zero gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kane has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Zero avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kane is pressed up against the ropes. Zero has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kane down to the mat. Kane avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kane looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zero is fending him off so far but Kane persists. Nope, Zero circles away and we're back to standing.
Zero tries to counter with a takedown but Kane is quick to defend against it.
Zero definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kane looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Zero attempts a counter takedown but Kane avoids it well and moves away.
Kane looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Zero appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kane will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kane shoots for a double leg takedown but Zero sprawls well. He's pushed Kane's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kane shoots in looking for a takedown but Zero manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kane's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Zero attempts a counter takedown but Kane avoids it well and moves away.
Kane fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Zero changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T2#
Zero displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kane.
Zero is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kane.#CL#
Zero clinches up with Kane and pushes him back against the ropes.
Kane goes for a takedown in the clinch but Zero prevents it.
Kane wants a takedown.
Kane wants a takedown. #TD2#
Kane is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Zero can't fight it off and eventually Kane manages to take the fight to the floor. Zero looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Zero (0) vs (2) Kane#SUB#
Kane got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zero has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kane has managed to get both his arms back between Zero's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Zero looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kane is one step ahead there.
Zero on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Zero tries to get out of the position.#SUB#
Zero is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kane is aware though and is defending well.
Kane trying to control but Zero is working from the bottom.
Zero manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kane manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zero (2) vs (2) Kane
Zero wants to control from the top but Kane keeps moving. #T4#
Zero advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Zero (5) vs (2) Kane
Kane is not content to let Zero control the position. #T5#
Kane can't do much from the bottom here.
Zero advances to mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Zero (7) vs (2) Kane
Zero wants to take Kane's back here but Kane is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape. #T6#
Kane wants to hold on but Zero pushes him away.
Zero looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kane is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kane prevents Zero from taking his back.#T7#
Zero is looking to take Kane's back but instead Kane gets back to half guard. Nice work.
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.
Kane is staying active underneath Zero, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Zero trying to pass the guard but Kane defending well. #T8#
Zero wants to control but Kane is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Zero is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kane slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kane pulls Zero in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Zero trying to control but Kane is working from the bottom. #T9#
Zero trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kane keeping moving, preventing Zero from controlling successfully.
Kane trying to control the position. #T10#
Kane keeping moving, preventing Zero from controlling successfully.
Kane wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Zero is now in half guard.
Zero is thwarting Kane's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Zero is trying to work for a kimura but Kane is defending well. #T11#
Kane trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Zero manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Zero (10) vs (2) Kane
Zero avoids the attempt from Kane to control.#T12#
Zero trying to control but Kane is having none of it.
Zero forces the positional change into back control.
Score +3 for taking back: Zero (13) vs (2) Kane
Kane trying to control the position but Zero manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB#
Zero is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Kane has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T13#
Zero not allowing Kane to control his hands.
Kane looking very determined here, making life difficult for Zero. #SUB#
Kane fending off the submission attempt from Zero. #SUB#
Kane showing good submission defense here. #T14##SUB#
Kane is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Zero gets his way!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zero trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zero takes the fight on points by 13 to 2.
A victorious Sub Zero thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Summit Series 2 - Grappling 5A
Date: Oct 20, 2024

178 cm
18 yrs
160 lbs

180 cm
18 yrs
156 lbs

Zero

Manion

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Sub Zero! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Jack Manion!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Ren Mimura and Yuuki Gou.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Manion goes for a double leg but Zero avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Zero continues to drive forward.
Manion shoots in looking for a takedown. Zero tries to sprawl out of it but Manion keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Zero manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Zero is looking to counter the offense by Manion and move into the clinch.
Manion misses with a takedown attempt - Zero sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Zero half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sub Zero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Manion.
Manion shoots for a takedown but Zero saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Zero drops down looking for a counter takedown but Manion sprawls and moves away.
Zero stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Zero wants it to stay on the feet.
Zero appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD2#
Manion looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Zero (0) vs (2) Manion
Zero'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.
Zero is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Manion 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. #SUB2#
Manion is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zero is just riding it out for now. Manion eventually gives up the hold.
My spies in SYDNEY ELITE GYM inform me that Manion has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T1#
Zero tries to roll over but Manion keeps him under control.
Manion wants to pass to mount but Zero is defending the position.
Zero knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Manion on the ground.
Zero gets back to full guard.
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.#T2#
Manion trying to control but Zero is working from the bottom.
Manion slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Zero wants to sweep but no luck.
Manion looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Manion postures up. #T3#
Manion wants to control from the top but Zero keeps moving.
Manion won't allow Zero to sweep him here.
Manion wants to control from the top but Zero keeps moving.
Manion works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T4#
Zero manages to get to full guard.
Zero keeping full guard, as Manion tries to pass.
Manion sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Zero controls Manion momentarily but Manion frees himself.
Manion wants to control from the top but Zero keeps moving. #T5##SUB#
Zero is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Zero looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Manion passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Zero (0) vs (5) Manion
Manion wants to control but Zero is keeping him busy. #T6#
Manion has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Zero (0) vs (7) Manion
Manion avoids the attempt from Zero to control.
Zero can't escape the position. #SUB2#
Manion is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Zero is surviving well by controlling Manion's body position as best he can.
Manion prevents Zero from getting the reversal.
Manion works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Zero (0) vs (10) Manion
Zero is really stuck here. #T7##SUB2#
Manion looking for the RNC.
Zero tries to escape the position. #SUB2#
Manion is persistently looking for the submission but Zero is defending it well.
Manion gets his hands free as Zero looks to control. #SUB2#
Manion working for the choke.
Zero wants to escape the position. #T8##SUB2#
Manion is cranking Zero's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Zero! He's tightened the choke and Zero is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jack Manion!
A victorious Jack Manion thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Summit Series 2 - Grappling 4A
Date: Oct 13, 2024

180 cm
18 yrs
155 lbs

178 cm
18 yrs
160 lbs

Hobbs

Zero

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Garry Hobbs! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Sub Zero!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shirou Masuda and Sosuke Kotani.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Hobbs doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Zero counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Zero.
Hobbs tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hobbs is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Zero is defending well.
Hobbs definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Garry Hobbs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hobbs is trying to pull guard but Zero has him pressed against the ropes.
Zero looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hobbs tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #TD2#
Zero works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hobbs (0) vs (2) Zero
Hobbs keeping full guard, as Zero tries to pass.
Hobbs looking for a sweep. Not yet Hobbs, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hobbs keeping moving, preventing Zero from controlling successfully.
Zero must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Zero stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hobbs swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1#
Hobbs keeping moving, preventing Zero from controlling successfully.
Zero trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hobbs keeping moving, preventing Zero from controlling successfully.
Zero is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Zero won't allow Hobbs to sweep him here. #T2#
Hobbs working a defensive guard here.
Hobbs is adopting a defensive guard.
Zero slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hobbs (0) vs (5) Zero
Zero tries to move into full mount but can't pass Hobbs's legs.
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.
Hobbs is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
Zero controlling the position. #SUB2#
Zero is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hobbs knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hobbs stops Zero from passing to mount.
Zero wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hobbs keeps working.
Hobbs tries to buck Zero off but Zero is having none of it.#T4#
Zero advances to mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Hobbs (0) vs (7) Zero
Hobbs is trying to escape the mount but Zero keeps good control and instead manages to take Hobbs's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Hobbs (0) vs (10) Zero#SUB2#
Zero is looking for the choke from the back position but Hobbs is controlling his hands well.
Hobbs turns into Zero and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hobbs (2) vs (10) Zero#SUB2#
Zero had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hobbs defends it easily.
Hobbs slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hobbs (5) vs (10) Zero
Hobbs trying to control the action but Zero is working from the bottom. #T5##SUB#
Hobbs tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hobbs has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hobbs wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zero keeps working.
Zero tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zero is trying to work for a sweep but Hobbs has mounted him!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Hobbs (7) vs (10) Zero
Hobbs prevents Zero from getting the reversal.
Zero manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Hobbs is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Zero reverses the position - he's now on top in Hobbs's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hobbs (7) vs (12) Zero#T6##SUB#
Hobbs had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zero defends it easily.
Zero wants to control from the top but Hobbs keeps moving.
Zero trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Hobbs is looking to cinch up a triangle. Zero throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Hobbs's body to avoid the submission. Hobbs has instead reached around Zero's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Hobbs arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Garry Hobbs!

Event: Summit Series 2 - Grappling 3A
Date: Oct 06, 2024

178 cm
18 yrs
165 lbs

178 cm
18 yrs
160 lbs

Spagnolo

Zero

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Mark Spagnolo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Sub Zero!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shigeki Fujiwara.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Zero drives through and clinches with Spagnolo against the ropes.
Spagnolo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Zero to keep the fight standing.
Spagnolo is trying to pull guard but Zero has him pressed against the ropes.
Spagnolo tries to pull guard but Zero won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Spagnolo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zero is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Spagnolo is defending well.
Spagnolo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Zero to keep the fight standing.
Zero is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Spagnolo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Spagnolo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Spagnolo tries to pull guard but Zero won't allow it.
Spagnolo gets underhooks to prevent Zero's takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Spagnolo drags the fight down to the ground.
Zero works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Zero is looking to advance position but Spagnolo won't allow it. #T1#
Zero sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Spagnolo won't allow Zero to pass to mount.
Zero slows the pace down in half guard.
Zero looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Zero content to control rather than advance.
Spagnolo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Let's hope that Zero 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.
Zero is looking to take a break and control but Spagnolo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Spagnolo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Spagnolo tries to get out of the position.
Zero is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T3#
Zero trying to mount his opponent but Spagnolo defends it.
Zero trying to control the pace.
Zero wants to lay and pray for a moment but Spagnolo keeps working.
Zero frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Spagnolo (0) vs (3) Zero
Zero wants to control the pace but Spagnolo is squirming around nicely. #T4#
Zero wants to take Spagnolo's back but he can't do it this time.
Spagnolo working to try and regain half guard.
Spagnolo wants to control but Zero is having none of it.
Spagnolo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Zero wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T5#
Spagnolo is trying to escape the mount but Zero keeps good control and instead manages to take Spagnolo's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Spagnolo (0) vs (6) Zero#SUB2#
Zero working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
Zero has got his arm under Spagnolo's chin working for the choke� has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Spagnolo has spun round into Zero's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Spagnolo (2) vs (6) Zero
Spagnolo trying to control but Zero is working from the bottom.
Spagnolo content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Zero looking for a guillotine here but Spagnolo defends easily. #T6#
Zero lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Spagnolo (2) vs (8) Zero
Zero is pushing down on Spagnolo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Spagnolo is fighting to maintain full guard but Zero has managed to sneak the leg through.
Zero is stalling here. Spagnolo is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Zero seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Spagnolo has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Spagnolo (6) vs (8) Zero
Zero 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.
Spagnolo is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Zero will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T7#
Zero can't do much from the bottom here.
Zero is looking for a sweep.
Zero sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Zero looking for submissions off his back.
Spagnolo is keen to just control but Zero is a slippery customer.
Zero works his way to full guard. Good work.#T8##SUB2#
Zero looking for a guillotine here but Spagnolo defends easily.
Zero trying to keep a closed guard but Spagnolo is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Zero throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Spagnolo escapes and throws Zero's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Spagnolo (9) vs (8) Zero
Zero is looking for a sweep.#T9#
Zero struggling a bit here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Zero is looking to regain half guard here but Spagnolo keeps moving and retains side control.
Zero prevents Spagnolo from moving into mount.
Zero regains half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Zero manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Zero is looking for a triangle but Spagnolo pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Zero is looking for a triangle but Spagnolo pushes his legs off easily.
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.#T10#
Zero looking to hit a scissor sweep but Spagnolo is one step ahead there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zero is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Spagnolo (9) vs (10) Zero
Spagnolo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zero passes Spagnolo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Zero moves into full mount! Spagnolo won't be happy about that!
Score +3 for passing guard: Spagnolo (9) vs (13) Zero#T11#
Zero trying to control but Spagnolo is having none of it.
Zero with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Zero trying to control but Spagnolo is having none of it. #T12#
Zero controlling the pace for now.
Zero fails to advance to Spagnolo's back.
Zero takes Spagnolo's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Spagnolo (9) vs (16) Zero#SUB2#
Zero is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Spagnolo has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Zero tries to get the hooks in deep but Spagnolo pushed the leg off. #T13##SUB2#
Spagnolo showing good submission defense here.
Zero tries to get the hooks in deep but Spagnolo pushed the leg off.
Zero wants to control but Spagnolo manages to buck him off and is now in Zero's guard! Nice work there by Spagnolo!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Spagnolo (11) vs (16) Zero
Zero lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Spagnolo (11) vs (18) Zero
Zero slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T14#
Zero trying to control the position from guard on top but Spagnolo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zero sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Spagnolo's guard. #SUB2#
Zero is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Spagnolo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Zero.
Zero wants to control but Spagnolo is keeping him busy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zero wins on points by 18 to 11.
An out of breath Sub Zero thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Summit Series 2 - Grappling 2A
Date: Sep 29, 2024

174 cm
18 yrs
162 lbs

178 cm
18 yrs
160 lbs

Birdwhistle

Zero

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Rory Birdwhistle! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Sub Zero!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Ren Mimura and Shirou Masuda.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Zero gets a clinch.
Birdwhistle stops a takedown attempt from Zero.
Birdwhistle drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Zero gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Birdwhistle goes for a takedown attempt but Zero pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Birdwhistle looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Zero rushes Birdwhistle and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zero goes for a takedown attempt but Birdwhistle pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL2#
Birdwhistle gets tackled into the ropes by Zero. Zero maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Zero turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Zero manages to end up in side control.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Birdwhistle (0) vs (4) Zero#T1#
Birdwhistle tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Birdwhistle can't do much from the bottom here.
Birdwhistle is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Zero tries for a kimura but Birdwhistle is defending well.
Birdwhistle stops Zero from passing to mount.
Birdwhistle manages to get back to half guard.#T2#
Birdwhistle is not content to let Zero control the position.
Birdwhistle wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Birdwhistle manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Zero trying to control but Birdwhistle is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Birdwhistle is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Zero is aware though and is defending well.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Birdwhistle is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Birdwhistle (2) vs (4) Zero
Birdwhistle trying to control the position from guard on top but Zero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Zero looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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.
Zero keeping moving, preventing Birdwhistle from controlling successfully.
Zero looking to hit a scissor sweep but Birdwhistle is one step ahead there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zero is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Birdwhistle (2) vs (6) Zero
Zero won't allow Birdwhistle to sweep him here. #T4#
Birdwhistle keeping moving, preventing Zero from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Zero got a little sloppy there for a moment and Birdwhistle has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Zero has managed to get both his arms back between Birdwhistle's legs - danger averted.
Zero advances to half guard.
Birdwhistle is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
Birdwhistle actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Birdwhistle looking for submissions off his back.
Birdwhistle tries to roll over but Zero keeps him under control.#T5#
Birdwhistle won't allow Zero to pass to mount.
Birdwhistle has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Zero is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Birdwhistle actively working from the bottom here.
Zero passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Birdwhistle!
Score +3 for passing guard: Birdwhistle (2) vs (9) Zero
Birdwhistle wants to hold on but Zero pushes him away.#T6#
Birdwhistle stops Zero from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Birdwhistle on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Birdwhistle tries to get out of the position.
Birdwhistle regains half guard.
Zero prevents Birdwhistle from improving his position.
Zero wants to take a breather but Birdwhistle is having none of it.
Birdwhistle is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Zero is keen to just control but Birdwhistle is a slippery customer.
Birdwhistle tries to roll over but Zero keeps him under control.#T7#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Zero in particular looking to stall.
Zero wants to control but Birdwhistle is keeping him busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Birdwhistle manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Birdwhistle is looking for a triangle here but Zero uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Birdwhistle (2) vs (12) Zero
Zero looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Birdwhistle seems a little lost for a moment, as Zero dominates the positioning.
Birdwhistle is trying to improve his position.
Zero wants to lay and pray for a moment but Birdwhistle keeps working. #T8#
Zero working away.
Birdwhistle is being controlled here.
Birdwhistle is looking for a sweep.
Zero works to advance to full mount. Birdwhistle defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Birdwhistle (2) vs (14) Zero
Birdwhistle is looking to get to half guard.
Birdwhistle tries to hold on but Zero postures up.#T9#
Birdwhistle tries to improve his position but instead Zero has taken his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Birdwhistle (2) vs (17) Zero#SUB2#
Birdwhistle preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Zero.
Birdwhistle tries to break free.
Zero gets his hands free as Birdwhistle looks to control.
Birdwhistle is trying to break free.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Zero's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke. #T10#
Birdwhistle is trying to break free.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Birdwhistle has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Zero just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Zero tries to get the hooks in deep but Birdwhistle pushed the leg off. #SUB2#
Birdwhistle is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Zero keeps control of the position as Birdwhistle tries to break free. #T11##SUB2#
Zero looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Zero has got his arm under Birdwhistle's chin working for the choke� has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Birdwhistle has spun round into Zero's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Birdwhistle (4) vs (17) Zero
Zero working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Zero is looking for a triangle here but Birdwhistle uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Birdwhistle (7) vs (17) Zero#T12#
Birdwhistle trying to control the position but Zero is working away. #SUB#
Birdwhistle thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Zero can't do much from the bottom here.
Birdwhistle is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Zero will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Zero sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T13##SUB#
Birdwhistle is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zero has managed to free his arm - good work.
Zero makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Zero.
Birdwhistle trying to control but Zero is working from the bottom.
Zero is trying to control the position but Birdwhistle postures up.
Birdwhistle won't allow Zero to sweep him here.
Birdwhistle wants to pass the guard but Zero is keeping the position.#T14#
Zero controls Birdwhistle momentarily but Birdwhistle frees himself.
Birdwhistle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zero swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zero looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Birdwhistle drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Zero manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Birdwhistle has Zero in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Birdwhistle (7) vs (19) Zero
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Birdwhistle looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Zero puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zero wins on points by 19 to 7.
During a confident post fight interview, Sub Zero thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Summit Series 2 - Grappling 1B
Date: Sep 22, 2024

178 cm
18 yrs
160 lbs

Zero

Leighton

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Sub Zero! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Morgan Leighton!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shirou Masuda and Taro Takaoka.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Zero gets tackled into the ropes by Leighton. Leighton maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Leighton successfully pulls guard.
Leighton wants to sweep but no luck.
Zero is pushing down on Leighton's leg trying to pass to half guard. Leighton is fighting to maintain full guard but Zero has managed to sneak the leg through.
Leighton is staying active underneath Zero, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Zero uses his free foot to push down on Leighton's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Leighton.
Score +3 for passing guard: Zero (3) vs (0) Leighton
Zero wants to control the pace but Leighton is squirming around nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leighton working to try and regain half guard. #T1#
Zero trying to control but Leighton is having none of it.
Leighton really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zero. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Zero controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Zero working for a submission but Leighton is keeping him at bay.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Zero looking to control but Leighton is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T2#
Zero sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Leighton tries to improve his position but instead Zero has taken his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Zero (6) vs (0) Leighton#T3##SUB#
Leighton fending off the submission attempt from Zero.
What can Leighton do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Zero struggling to keep hold of the position.
What can Leighton do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight! #T4#
Leighton staying busy and making it hard for Zero to control.
Leighton is really stuck here. #SUB#
Zero has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Leighton has freed his hand and lives to survive another� well, another couple of seconds at least!
Zero tries to get the hooks in deep but Leighton pushed the leg off.
Leighton trying to control but not successfully.
Zero has good solid back control here. #T5#
Leighton tries to roll but Zero sticks to his back. #SUB#
Zero is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Leighton defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T6##SUB#
Leighton fending off the submission attempt from Zero.
Leighton trying to control the position but Zero manages to sink in the hooks.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Zero's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
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.#T7##SUB#
Leighton defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Leighton trying to control the hands but Zero breaks the grip. #SUB#
Zero working for a choke but Leighton is defending well.
Zero definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Zero is looking to control Leighton but Leighton is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T8#
Leighton is in bad spot here.
Zero trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position. #SUB#
Zero is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Leighton defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T9#
Zero wants to control but Leighton is keeping busy.
Leighton trying to control but not successfully.
Leighton prevents Zero from getting a body triangle.#T10##SUB#
Leighton defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Zero's arms. #SUB#
Leighton fending off the submission attempt from Zero.
Leighton prevents Zero from getting a body triangle.#T11##SUB#
Leighton fending off the submission attempt from Zero.
Leighton is really stuck here. #T12##SUB#
Leighton preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Zero. #SUB#
Leighton defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #SUB#
Leighton preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Zero.
Leighton can't escape the position. #T13#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Zero's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Leighton can't escape the position. #SUB#
Leighton fending off the submission attempt from Zero.
Zero keeps control of the position as Leighton tries to break free.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T14#
Leighton looking very determined here, making life difficult for Zero.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Zero is looking for the choke from the back position but Leighton is controlling his hands well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zero takes the fight on points by 6 to 0.
A relieved looking Sub Zero thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Summit Series 2: Qualifier
Date: Aug 28, 2024

#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.#CL#
Cage clinches with his opponent.
Zero tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Zero is stalling here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cage effectively controlling the action here.#T1#
Stalling in the clinch from Zero.
Cage stalls.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Cage letting Zero take a breather here.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Zero tries to score a body lock takedown but Cage shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The referee is keeping an eye on Cage - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Cage pressing his opponent against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zero being controlled against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Cage showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cage has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 10:9
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 10:9
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 10:9

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Cage!
Johnny Cage 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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