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Event:
Trash Fights 21(205 structure)
Date: Mar 03, 2019 |
#R1#
Zahovic blocks a head kick by Dowiyogo.
Zahovic has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#CL#
Zahovic instigates a clinch.
Dowiyogo missing with knees to the body.
Zahovic is stalling here.
#TD#
Zahovic jumps into guard, dragging Dowiyogo to the mat.
Zahovic trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Zahovic looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Dowiyogo is defending well. Zahovic quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Dowiyogo has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Zahovic celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Zlatko Zahovic!
Zlatko Zahovic seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Trash Fights 16(205 structure)
Date: Feb 15, 2019 |
#R1#
Zahovic takes one on the button.
Burns circles away from the clinch attempt
and Burns counters with a straight right hand.
Burns scores with a punch to the head.
Zahovic takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#TD#
Zahovic looking to score a takedown here. Burns is defending well but Zahovic drives through and ends up in Burns's guard.#SUB2#
Zahovic avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Burns keeping moving, preventing Zahovic from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zahovic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burns is keeping the position for now.
Burns looking to control.
Zahovic distracts Burns with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Burns looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zahovic is one step ahead there. #ES2#
Burns pushes Zahovic off and gets back to his feet.
#T1##CL2#
Burns has closed the distance and engaged Zahovic in a clinch.
Zahovic wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Burns has him pressed against the cage.
Burns cracks Zahovic with a nice body shot.
Zahovic has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Burns works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Burns digs a right hand underneath Zahovic's ribcage. Zahovic let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Zahovic takes a knee right on the jaw!
#CUT2#
It looks like Zlatko Zahovic has been cut.
A frustrated look appears on Zahovic's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Burns scores with a nice short uppercut.
Zahovic avoiding damage as Burns throws knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Burns creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Zahovic tightens his grip and picks Burns up, before dumping him to the ground. Burns manages to land in guard.
Zahovic keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Burns's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zahovic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Burns swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Burns wants to improve his position but instead Zahovic has moved into half guard.
#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Burns regains full guard. Nicely done.
Burns wants to sweep here but Zahovic controlling him for the moment.
Burns lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Zahovic keeping moving, preventing Burns from controlling successfully.
Zahovic tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Zahovic throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Burns looking to sit in guard and control but Zahovic gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T3#
Zahovic is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Burns looking for a sweep. Not yet Burns, not yet. #SUB2#
Burns looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Burns keeping moving, preventing Zahovic from controlling successfully.
Burns can't keep his opponent in guard - Zahovic advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Zahovic is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Burns is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Zahovic's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Zahovic's back!#T4##SUB2#
Zahovic fending off the submission attempt from Burns. #SUB2#
Burns working for a choke but Zahovic is defending well. #SUB2#
Burns working for the choke.
Zahovic is trying to get back to his feet but Burns has full control of the position and if anything, Zahovic has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Zahovic trying to control the action but Burns just sinks the hooks in.
Burns keeps control of the position easily here as Zahovic tries to buck him off.
#SUB2#
Burns is looking for the choke from the back position but Zahovic is controlling his hands well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor Mac Burns dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zlatko Zahovic's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Zahovic tries to clinch there but Burns circles away.
Zahovic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Burns swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Burns is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Zahovic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zahovic tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Burns counters with a good low kick that Zahovic was not able to check.
Burns swats away the attempt to clinch by Zahovic.#CL#
Zahovic rushes Burns and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Zahovic blocks a body shot from Burns.
Zahovic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Burns's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zahovic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zahovic prevents a body shot from Burns.
Burns misses with a body punch.
Zahovic struggles to land a body shot inside as Burns controls his hands.
Burns missing with knees to the body.
Zahovic lands a nice uppercut.
Burns tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zahovic's elbow.
Zahovic has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Burns avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T1#
Burns is trying to drag Zahovic to the mat but Zahovic just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC#
Zahovic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Burns tests Zahovic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Burns misses with a body shot.
Burns swats away the attempt to clinch by Zahovic.
Burns connects with a body shot.
Zahovic takes a kick to the side of the head.
Zahovic tries to close the distance and clinch but Burns swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Burns has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zahovic looks to land a combination but Burns avoids it well.
Burns scores with a shot to the body.
Burns scores with a body shot.
Burns with a jab.
Zlatko Zahovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zahovic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Burns paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Burns lands with a good body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Burns, as that shot connected.
#T2#
Zahovic avoids the body shot from Burns.
It looked like Zahovic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Burns scores with a decent looking hook.
Zahovic tries to clinch there but Burns circles away.
Zahovic moves in looking to clinch but Burns pushes him off.
Zahovic shoots in for a takedown but Burns shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Zahovic takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL#
Zahovic drives through and clinches with Burns against the cage.
Burns doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zahovic tries to circle away but Burns has him pinned against the cage.
Burns scores with a hook to the body.
Zahovic stalling in the clinch but Burns improves position.
Zahovic throws a head punch that misses.
Burns with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Zahovic prevents a body shot from Burns.
Nice body punch from Burns - that landed with a thud.
Burns has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zahovic managing to block the knees to the body from Burns.
Burns scores with a nice hook to the head.
Burns lands an uppercut.#T3#
Burns lands with a short shot to the head.
Burns lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zahovic blocks a body shot from Burns.
Zahovic is trying to stall.
Burns lands a body shot in the clinch.
Burns is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Zahovic is defending well.
Burns lands a body shot in the clinch.
Burns goes for a takedown in the clinch but Zahovic prevents it.
Zlatko Zahovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Connor Mac Burns.#BC#
Zahovic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zahovic wants to clinch.
Burns ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Zahovic tries to clinch there but Burns circles away.
Burns now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T4#
Burns lands with a nice body punch. #TD2#
Burns drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Burns sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Zahovic had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Burns defends it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Burns is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Zahovic is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Zahovic has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Zahovic scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor Mac Burns showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Zlatko Zahovic's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Burns.
Burns fails to land the takedown.
Burns tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zahovic was well out of range. Poor timing from Burns.
Horrible takedown attempt by Zahovic or perhaps it was just good defense by Burns, which made it look bad.
Zahovic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Burns.
Burns works Zahovic's body with a nice hook.
Zahovic wants to clinch but Burns slips to the side
and Burns counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zahovic takes one to the chin there.
An inside leg kick lands from Burns.
Zahovic fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from Burns.
Burns walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Zahovic checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #CL#
Zahovic clinches up against the cage.
Connor Mac Burns seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Zahovic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Burns backwards.
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 head punch blocked on the inside by Burns. #T1#
Zahovic lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zahovic avoids the elbow strike from Burns, against the cage.
Zahovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Burns.
Burns landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Burns goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Burns.
Burns can't find room to land a body shot as Zahovic controls the action.
Zahovic has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Burns is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Zahovic is trying to pull guard but Burns has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zlatko Zahovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zahovic tries to break the clinch but Burns is controlling the position.
Burns can't get the takedown.
Zahovic takes a knee to the side of the body.
Zahovic jumps guard but Burns stands there with Zahovic around his waist. Zahovic gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short left from Burns.
A shot in the inside from Burns.
Burns stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hand to the body from Burns.
Burns lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Zahovic.
Connor Mac Burns is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
A nice right hand lands inside from Burns.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burns with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Zahovic stops a takedown attempt from Burns.
Burns scores with a shot to the side of Zahovic's head.
Burns lands a body shot in the clinch.
Burns lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zahovic backwards.
Burns scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Burns lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zahovic or not. #TD2#
Burns gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Burns is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Zahovic doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Burns. #SUB#
Zahovic looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Zahovic tries to roll over but Burns keeps him under control.
Burns is looking to take a break and control but Zahovic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zlatko Zahovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Burns is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Burns is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Zahovic still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Zahovic has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Connor Mac Burns has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zahovic scores with punches from side control. #T4#
Check out the look on Zahovic's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#SUB#
Zahovic tries for a kimura but Burns is defending well.
Burns gets back to half guard.
Burns is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Zahovic is working for a kimura but Burns is defending it quite comfortably.
Burns wants to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Connor Mac Burns comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Burns 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Connor Mac Burns!
A less than humble Connor Mac Burns misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
Trash Fights 12(205 structure)
Date: Feb 03, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Heikkinen scores with a takedown into Zahovic's guard.
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.#SUB2#
Zahovic is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Heikkinen is aware though and is defending well.
Heikkinen postures up.
Zahovic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Heikkinen is looking to advance position but Zahovic has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Zahovic lands a couple of good shots and Heikkinen has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Heikkinen prevents Zahovic from getting a body triangle.#SUB2#
Heikkinen won't enjoy being in this position. Zahovic looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Heikkinen is tapping - it's over boys! Zahovic picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Zlatko Zahovic!
After winning the bout, Zlatko Zahovic thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Trash Fights 8 (205 structure)
Date: Jan 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Zahovic tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pitakaka defends well and Zahovic ends up having to push Pitakaka into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Pitakaka throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Pitakaka looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Zahovic clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Pitakaka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zahovic stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pitakaka.#CL2#
Zahovic instigates a clinch.
Zahovic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zahovic tries for a takedown but Pitakaka manages to get underhooks.
Pitakaka can't break the clinch.
Pitakaka tries a knee to the head but Zahovic blocks it.
Zahovic changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pitakaka fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Elijah Pitakaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zlatko Zahovic.
Pitakaka misses with a head kick.
Pitakaka scores with a kick to the midsection.
Pitakaka throws a predictable looking body shot
and Zahovic counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#
It looks like Elijah Pitakaka has been cut.
Pitakaka misses with a head kick.
#CL2#
Zahovic gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zahovic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zahovic has Pitakaka pressed against the cage, preventing Pitakaka from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pitakaka gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Zahovic.
#T1#
A short uppercut from Zahovic. #BC2#
Zahovic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Zahovic takes the fight into the clinch.
Zahovic tries for a takedown but Pitakaka manages to get underhooks.
#TD2#
Zahovic wants the takedown. Pitakaka is fighting it off but Zahovic persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Pitakaka's guard against the cage.
Zahovic loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pitakaka has control of Zahovic's left arm, preventing Zahovic from doing any damage.
Pitakaka wants to get back to his feet but Zahovic is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Pitakaka keeping moving, preventing Zahovic from controlling successfully. #T2#
Zahovic throws a big right hand that misses.
Zahovic throws a big elbow that misses.
Pitakaka preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Zahovic throwing strikes from guard but Pitakaka blocks nicely.
Pitakaka is controlling Zahovic's posture.#SUB#
Pitakaka is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Zahovic is aware though and is defending well.
Zahovic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pitakaka swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zahovic stays in close to Pitakaka's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Pitakaka tried to score with a low kick but Zahovic checks it.#T3##CL2#
Zahovic forces Pitakaka back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Zahovic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pitakaka throws a head kick but Zahovic moves out of range.
Pitakaka looks to land a body kick but Zahovic moved away.
Pitakaka fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zahovic has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pitakaka tries a head kick but it misses.
Pitakaka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zahovic connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pitakaka momentarily.
#CL2#
Pitakaka gets tackled into the cage by Zahovic. Zahovic maintains the clinch.
Zahovic scores with a shot to the side of Pitakaka's head.
Zahovic is working Pitakaka over against the cage.
Pitakaka is breathing heavily.
Zahovic lands a nice uppercut.
Zahovic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zahovic lands with a light punch inside.
Pitakaka tries to break free but Zahovic pushes him back against the cage.
A short left from Zahovic.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Pitakaka prevents the takedown attempt.
#T4#
Zahovic is looking to take this one to the mat.
Nice body punch from Zahovic - that landed with a thud.
Pitakaka wants to get back to striking at distance but Zahovic won't allow it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zahovic. #TD2#
Zahovic jumps guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Zahovic bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pitakaka's guard. #REVB#
Pitakaka keeping moving, preventing Zahovic from controlling successfully.
Zahovic controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Zahovic wants to control from the top but Pitakaka keeps moving.
Zahovic lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zlatko Zahovic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Elijah Pitakaka's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A head kick misses from Pitakaka.
Pitakaka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pitakaka throws a head kick but Zahovic moves out of range.
Zahovic moves out of range of the strikes.
Zahovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL2#
Zahovic moves into range and clinches up with Pitakaka.
Pitakaka looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Zahovic manages to break the clinch.
Zahovic tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pitakaka throws a sloppy head kick and Zahovic moves out of range easily.
Pitakaka plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Elijah Pitakaka is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Zahovic moves into the clinch successfully.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zahovic.#BC2#
Zahovic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zahovic takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Zahovic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head kick misses from Pitakaka.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zahovic moves out of range of the leg kick from Pitakaka.#TD2#
Pitakaka gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Zahovic to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zahovic postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Zahovic lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Zahovic has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Zahovic pushes down on Pitakaka's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Zahovic lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #ROC2#
Pitakaka is rocked!#SUB2#
Zahovic in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Pitakaka tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Zahovic!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Zlatko Zahovic!
A victorious Zlatko Zahovic thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Trash Fights 3
Date: Jan 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Karamyenyan lands a brutal head kick. Zahovic looks out on his feet and Karamyenyan throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Vahan Karamyenyan!
A very excited looking Vahan Karamyenyan made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
TWGC 22 (265lbs, D1): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Aug 02, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Zlatko Zahovic (ranked 12918 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bode Muller (ranked 3770 p4p, 0 weight class). Muller has chosen Feuer Frei as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Zlatko Zahovic! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bode Muller!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Wagner Zegers and Patrick Alders.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Zahovic clinches.
Zahovic works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Zahovic (2) vs (0) Muller
Muller escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zahovic gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Zahovic drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Muller dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zahovic (2) vs (2) Muller
Zahovic keeping moving, preventing Muller from controlling successfully.
Zahovic keeping full guard, as Muller tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zahovic working a defensive guard here.
Muller wants to control from the top but Zahovic keeps moving.
Muller sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zahovic keeping moving, preventing Muller from controlling successfully.
Zahovic has his foot on Muller's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Muller works his way back into a safe position though.
Muller passes Zahovic's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Muller is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Zahovic sees it coming and defends easily.
Muller is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zahovic is just riding it out for now. Muller eventually gives up the hold.
Muller tries to pass the half guard into mount. Zahovic knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Zahovic is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Muller's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Muller's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Zahovic (6) vs (2) Muller
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zahovic is looking for the choke from the back position but Muller is controlling his hands well.
Muller manages to reverse the position and now he's in Zahovic's guard. Nice work there by Muller.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zahovic (6) vs (4) Muller
Zahovic has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Muller can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Muller stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zahovic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Muller advances to half guard.
Zahovic might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Muller seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zahovic does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Muller trying to mount his opponent but Zahovic defends it.
Muller wants to work for an arm triangle but Zahovic is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Zahovic works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zahovic is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Muller defends well.
Muller is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Muller trying to control but Zahovic is working from the bottom.
Zahovic working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Muller doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Muller manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Muller trying to control the position from guard on top but Zahovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zahovic is pulling down on Muller's head to control his posture.
Zahovic keeping moving, preventing Muller from controlling successfully.
Zahovic looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Muller passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Zahovic (6) vs (7) Muller
Zahovic is looking to reverse the position.
Muller tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Muller has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Zahovic is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Muller is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Zahovic has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Zahovic is looking to regain half guard here but Muller keeps moving and retains side control.
Muller trying to control the position but Zahovic is working away.
Muller goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Zahovic rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Muller's guard! Nice work there by Zahovic! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zahovic (8) vs (7) Muller
Muller is trying to keep Zahovic in close.
Muller looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zahovic sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Muller's guard.
Zahovic prevents Muller from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Muller manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Muller not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Muller working for submissions but it's allowed Zahovic to get to half guard.
Muller gets back to full guard.
Zahovic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Muller swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zahovic won't allow Muller to sweep him here.
Zahovic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Muller is looking for a triangle but Zahovic pushes his legs off easily.
Muller looking to control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Zahovic trying to control the position from guard on top but Muller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Muller tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Muller looking to control but Zahovic passes into half guard.
Muller trying to control but Zahovic postures up.
Zahovic seems to be looking for submissions.
Zahovic is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Muller works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Muller looking for a guillotine here but Zahovic defends easily.
Muller looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zahovic's corner is telling him to maintain position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Muller is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zahovic (8) vs (9) Muller
Muller wants to pass the guard but Zahovic is keeping the position.
Muller trying to control the position from guard on top but Zahovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zahovic has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Muller is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Zahovic. Score +3 for passing guard: Zahovic (8) vs (12) Muller
Muller is trying to get an arm triangle but Zahovic is defending well.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Muller thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Muller working away.
Zahovic is trying to get back to half guard.
Zahovic gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Muller seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zahovic does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Muller is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Muller looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Zahovic trying to control but Muller postures up.
Zahovic looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Muller trying to control from half guard but Zahovic is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Muller is looking for a kimura but Zahovic is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Muller to get the leverage.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Muller tries to pass the half guard into mount. Zahovic knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Muller passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Zahovic (8) vs (15) Muller
Muller fails to take his opponent's back.
Zahovic tries to hold on but Muller postures up.
Muller has control of Zahovic's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Zahovic regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Zahovic tries to hold on but Muller postures up.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Zahovic has given up his back here. Will Muller look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Zahovic (8) vs (18) Muller
Zahovic preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Muller.
Muller not allowing Zahovic to control his hands.
Muller looking to break Zahovic's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Zahovic remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Muller will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Zahovic wants to control his opponent's hands but Muller gets his hands free.
Zahovic is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Muller avoiding Zahovic 's attempts to control his hands.
Zahovic tries to roll but Muller sticks to his back.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Zahovic tries to escape the position.
Muller looking for the choke but no joy.
Muller is hanging on to Zahovic's back as he tries to escape.
Muller is looking for a rear naked choke here but Zahovic reverses the position brilliantly into Muller's guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zahovic (10) vs (18) Muller
Zahovic trying to control the position from guard on top but Muller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Muller is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zahovic (10) vs (20) Muller
Zahovic manages to get to full guard.
Muller wants to pass the guard but Zahovic is keeping the position.
Zahovic lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zahovic (12) vs (20) Muller
Zahovic wants to pass the guard but Muller is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zahovic controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Zahovic thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Muller wins on points by 20 to 12.
After winning the bout, Bode Muller thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Death Squad 304:Binse v Viktor
Date: May 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Pettis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zahovic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL#
Zahovic moves into range and clinches up with Pettis.
Pettis tries to stall but Zahovic uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#BC#
Zahovic breaks from the clinch.
A punch combination from Pettis misses.
Pettis looks to land a combination but Zahovic avoids it well.
Anthony Pettis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Zahovic closes the distance and pushes Pettis back into the cage.
Zahovic scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Zahovic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pettis lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Zahovic backs up against the cage.
#CL#
Zahovic clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pettis tries to circle away but Zahovic has him pinned against the cage.
Zahovic tries for a takedown but Pettis manages to get underhooks.
Zahovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Pettis.
Zahovic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pettiss head.
Pettis wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T1#
Pettis is trying to break free.
Zahovic is struggling to control the position.
Pettis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zahovic keeps control of Pettis as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Zahovic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zahovic lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pettis.#BC2#
Pettis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pettis throws a one two combo.
Pettis misses with a combination
and Zahovic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pettis throws a lazy uppercut
and Zahovic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pettis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pettis feints a jab promting Zahovic to slip. Pettis then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Zahovic slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Pettis looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Zahovic gets a clinch. #T2#
Pettis is trying to force a seperation but Zahovic has the dominant position.#TD#
Zahovic is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Pettis can't fight it off and eventually Zahovic manages to take the fight to the floor. Pettis looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Zahovic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pettis is keeping the position for now.
Zahovic trying to control but Pettis is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Zahovic is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Pettis is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Pettis has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Zahovic keeping moving, preventing Pettis from controlling successfully. #T3#
Pettis slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB#
Zahovic is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pettis trying to control but Zahovic is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Zahovic is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pettis is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Zahovic has his foot on Pettis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pettis works his way back into a safe position though.
Zahovic has Pettis pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pettis is stalling in the full guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pettis wants to pass the guard but Zahovic is keeping the position.
Pettis trying to control but Zahovic is working from the bottom.
Zahovic wants to stand but Pettis is controlling the position. #SUB#
Zahovic throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Zahovic is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pettis defends well.
Pettis controlling from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Zlatko Zahovic will probably get the nod.
That's time! Zahovic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Pettis connects with a body shot that sends Zahovic's belly button to the back.#CL#
Zahovic darts in and clinches Pettis up against the cage.
Pettis stops a takedown attempt from Zahovic.
Pettis is trying to push Zahovic away but Zahovic has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Pettis gets underhooks to prevent Zahovic's takedown attempt.
Pettis trying to stall but Zahovic improves his position.
Zahovic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC2#
Pettis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pettis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zahovic circles away quickly and effectively.
Zahovic is looking to counter punch.
Pettis looks to land a left hand but Zahovic moved out of range nicely.
Pettis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pettis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T1#
A combination from Pettis does no damage.
Zahovic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL#
Zahovic gets a clinch.
Pettis tries to circle away but Zahovic has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Zahovic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zahovic tries to clinch up but Pettis circles away and keeps his distance.
Pettis misses with a double jab
and Zahovic counters with a nice uppercut.
Pettis throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Zahovic ducks under a wild hook from Pettis.
Zahovic is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Pettis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zahovic circles away quickly and effectively.
It looked like Zahovic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zahovic looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
No joy there for Pettis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Anthony Pettis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pettis misses with the combination.
A little feinted left hand from Zahovic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Zahovic dives in and grabs Pettis's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pettis pushes down on Zahovic's head and hops out.
Pettis is looking for the big counter here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zlatko Zahovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pettis pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Zahovic back to the cage. Pettis follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pettis scores with a nice strike.
Anthony Pettis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zahovic avoids the body shot from Pettis.
A quick step to the side and Zahovic tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pettis throws a series of punches but Zahovic avoids them all with ease. #TD#
Zahovic scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Zahovic works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Pettis tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Zahovic wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Pettis can't do much from the bottom here.
Zahovic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pettis keeps working. #T3#
Zahovic lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #SUB#
Zahovic tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Zahovic has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Zahovic tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Zahovic content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pettis regains half guard, as Zahovic was trying to land strikes. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pettis has hold of Zahovic's hands but Zahovic slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Zahovic missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pettis trying to control here.
Zahovic lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Pettis! More strikes land and this one is all over! Zahovic jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zlatko Zahovic!
A very excited looking Zlatko Zahovic 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.
Anthony Pettis was interviewed post fight and said 'Was a tough fight, I would like to thank my sponsor, Sin City Allstars for their support and my crew for their hard work.'.
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Event:
Death Squad 298:Konrad v F'gus
Date: Apr 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Bennett misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Zahovic forces Bennett back against the ropes and clinches.
Bennett is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Zahovic pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD2#
Zahovic lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Bennett is refusing to be controlled, as Zahovic sits in half guard.
Bennett looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bennett is looking to control Zahovic's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bennett avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Zahovic is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bennett has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Zahovic seems to be working for a kimura but Bennett defends the submission attempt.
Bennett is trying to stand back up but Zahovic is controlling him
#T1#
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bennett is looking to control Zahovic's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bennett avoid being mounted?
Bennett tries to kick Zahovic off but Zahovic keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Zahovic is looking to take a break and control but Bennett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zahovic is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bennett uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zahovic.
Zahovic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bennett sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bennett is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Zahovic bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bennett's head.
Nice sprawl there from Bennett as Zahovic shoots in.
As Zahovic looks to move away, Bennett throws a big counter combo but Zahovic just gets out of the way.#T2##TD2#
Zahovic shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Zahovic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bennett keeps working.
Bennett wants to control but Zahovic is keeping busy.
Bennett avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zahovic.
Bennett blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zahovic.
Bennett avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zahovic.
Zahovic wants to take a breather but Bennett is having none of it.
Bennett tries to get to full guard but Zahovic has control of the leg. #T3#
Zahovic wants to pass the guard but Bennett is defending well.
Zahovic lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Zahovic lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bennett trying to control here.
Bennett is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Zahovic is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ground and pound from Zahovic.
Zahovic throws a strike but Bennett avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#T4#
Bennett preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Zahovic in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zahovic content to stall in guard here.
Bennett has control of Zahovic's left arm, preventing Zahovic from doing any damage.
Zahovic with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zahovic slips nicely into half guard.
Zahovic takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zlatko Zahovic dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Bennett takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bennett digs a good hook to Zahovic's body.
Bennett throws a poor cross that misses
and Bennett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zahovic shoots in looking for a takedown. Bennett tries to sprawl out of it but Zahovic keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Bennett manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bennett loads up on a big right hand but Zahovic slips the punch.
Zahovic scores with a sloppy right hand. Bennett should have avoided that one.
Bennett moves out of range of the strikes.
Zahovic missing with a left hand there. Bennett was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zahovic connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bennett. Bennett circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#ROC2#
Bennett is rocked!
Bennett looks up at the clock. Bad move! Zahovic lands a right hand from hell, dropping Bennett. Zahovic pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zlatko Zahovic!
During a confident post fight interview, Zlatko Zahovic thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Death Squad 295:Kostas v Ortiz
Date: Apr 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Zahovic throws a jab when Morgan was well out of range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Morgan has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Zahovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Morgan.
No luck for Zahovic with that takedown attempt.
As Zahovic backs off Morgan throws a huge counter combo but Zahovic manages to avoid it all.
Morgan walks into a stiff left hand from Zahovic.
Morgan connects with the punch.
Zahovic slips a jab from Morgan.
Morgan dips to his left and cracks Zahovic with an uppercut!#TD#
Morgan tries to sprawl but Zahovic drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Zahovic sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Morgan defending well though.
Morgan looks like he's trying to stand up.
Zahovic is trying to control the action in half guard but Morgan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1#
Zahovic is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Morgan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#ES2#
Morgan kicks off Zahovic and gets to his feet.
Morgan misses with a straight left.
Zahovic throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Morgan on the side of the head.
Zahovic looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Morgan is fending him off so far but Zahovic persists. Nope, Morgan circles away and we're back to standing.
Zahovic uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Morgan has time to react.#CUT#
It looks like Andrew Morgan has been cut.
Morgan with a nice cross.
Morgan throws a nice head kick!
Morgan lands a jab to the head.
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!
Zahovic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Morgan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zahovic takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Zahovic closes the distance and clinches up with Morgan, looking for a takedown. Zahovic pushes Morgan against the cage but Morgan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zlatko Zahovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zahovic fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Morgan! But no joy.#T2#
Zahovic misses with a takedown attempt
and Morgan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Zahovic thinking.
Morgan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zahovic is looking to counter punch.
Morgan fails to land with a series of punches.
Zahovic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Morgan looks to throw the jab but Zahovic is out of range.
Zahovic is looking to counter punch.
Morgan misses with an uppercut
letting Zahovic counter with a right hand.
Morgan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zahovic.
Morgan lands with a cross.
Zahovic cracks Morgan with an open hand slap.
A swing and a miss from Morgan.
Morgan throws a jab but it's blocked by Zahovic.
Morgan might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Zahovic ducks under a wild hook from Morgan.#TD#
Zahovic looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Morgan!
Morgan pushes Zahovic away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Zahovic gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T3#
Zahovic is working Morgan over with some ground and pound from side control.
Morgan is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Zahovic has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB#
Zahovic is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Morgan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Zahovic wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Morgan, who protects the arm well.
Zahovic working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Morgan on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #SUB#
Zahovic working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Zahovic tries to move into full mount but can't pass Morgan's legs. #T4#
Zahovic slows the pace down. #SUB#
Zahovic is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Morgan has escaped the position, nice work there.
Morgan tries to escape but Zahovic is in control.
Morgan parries the strikes from Zahovic easily there. Zahovic is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Morgan to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morgan tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#SUB#
Zahovic looking for the choke from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Andrew Morgan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Andrew Morgan's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Zahovic lands with an uppercut that bounces Morgan off the cage and back into range.
Zahovic throws a lazy uppercut
and Morgan counters with a stiff right hand.
Morgan looks to land a body kick but Zahovic moved away.
Zahovic takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Morgan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jab, jab by Morgan - just one landing.
Zahovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Morgan.
Morgan throws a big shot that misses.
Morgan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Zahovic misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Morgan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Morgan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Zahovic connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Morgan scrambles back to his feet.
Morgan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zahovic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Morgan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A punch combination from Morgan misses.
Zahovic throws a body punch but Morgan moves out of range.
Morgan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Morgan is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Zahovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Morgan.
Zahovic is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Morgan connects with a nice looking jab.
Morgan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Morgan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Morgan throws a jab when Zahovic was well out of range.
Morgan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zahovic.
Zahovic scores with a jab. Morgan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Zahovic throws a body punch but Morgan moves out of range.
Zahovic works the jab nicely.
Zahovic dives in and grabs Morgan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Morgan pushes down on Zahovic's head and hops out.
Zahovic goes for a double leg but Morgan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Morgan continues to drive forward.
Zahovic dives in for a single leg takedown but Morgan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zlatko Zahovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zahovic.
Andrew Morgan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zahovic moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Zahovic is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morgan misses with a hook.
Morgan connects with a crisp jab.
Morgan misses with an uppercut. Zahovic saw that one coming.
Morgan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CUT#
That has opened up Andrew Morgan's cut even more.
A jab from Morgan misses.
Zahovic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zahovic takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Morgan lunges at Zahovic with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zahovic's hand.
Morgan lands a nice shot that snaps Zahovic's head back.
Zahovic lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Morgan at a distance.
Morgan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zahovic is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Zahovic is trying hard to land a takedown here. Morgan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice shot lands for Morgan.
Zahovic throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Morgan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Morgan swats away the attempt to clinch by Zahovic.
Morgan throws a jab when Zahovic was well out of range.
Morgan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Zahovic has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Zahovic there as he acknowledges the shot.
Zahovic takes a jab right on the kisser.
#ROC2#
Zahovic is rocked!
Morgan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zahovic.
Oh Zahovic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zahovic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zahovic throwing a counter right hand but Morgan manages to avoid it.
Zahovic seems to have got his legs back now.
Zahovic goes for a double leg but Morgan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Morgan continues to drive forward.
Zahovic moves out of range as Morgan strikes.
Morgan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zahovic.
Morgan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zahovic looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Morgan is fending him off so far but Zahovic persists. Nope, Morgan circles away and we're back to standing.
Morgan looks to throw the jab but Zahovic is out of range. #T4#
Zahovic moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters circling - Morgan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Morgan misses with an uppercut
and Morgan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zahovic cracks Morgan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morgan misses with a hook. Zahovic ducked under it nicely.
Morgan takes a swing at Zahovic's ribcage but misses.
Zahovic moves out of range of the strikes.
Zahovic fails to land the takedown.
Zahovic takes one on the button.
Zahovic scores with a jab.
Morgan misses with an uppercut
and Zahovic counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morgan lands a lovely overhand right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Morgan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Andrew Morgan's cut.
That's time! Zahovic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Morgan scores with a nice right hand.
#TD#
Zahovic fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Morgan to the ground. Zahovic is now in Morgan's guard.#ES2#
Morgan pushes Zahovic off and gets back to his feet.
Zahovic looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Morgan throws a jab but it's blocked by Zahovic.
Zahovic is looking to counter punch.
Morgan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zahovic.
Morgan lands a head shot.
Morgan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zahovic fails with the takedown.
Andrew Morgan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
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!
Morgan slaps away a takedown attempt from Zahovic, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Morgan.
The fighters circle momentarily. Morgan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Zahovic is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Zahovic. Morgan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Morgan punishes Zahovic's body with a nice straight punch.
Morgan throws a lazy uppercut
and Zahovic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zahovic throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Morgan's waist but Morgan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zahovic off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zlatko Zahovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morgan slips a jab from Zahovic.
Morgan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Morgan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Zahovic closes this distance looking for a takedown but Morgan circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Morgan cracks Zahovic with an open hand slap.
Morgan lands a lovely overhand right.
Zahovic is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Zahovic shoots for a takedown but Morgan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zahovic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Morgan.
Zahovic throwing a counter right hand but Morgan manages to avoid it.
A combination from Zahovic does no damage. #T2#
Zahovic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Morgan.
Morgan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Zahovic has time to react.
Morgan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Morgan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Morgan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Zahovic doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Zahovic takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The fighters circling - Morgan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Morgan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Zahovic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Morgan.
Zahovic throwing a counter right hand but Morgan manages to avoid it.
Zahovic works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Zahovic takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Morgan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T3#
Morgan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Morgan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zahovic.
Morgan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zahovic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zahovic slips under a jab.
Zahovic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morgan. Zahovic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zlatko Zahovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Morgan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Zahovic darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Morgan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Morgan misses with a straight left.
Morgan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Zahovic ducks under a wild hook from Morgan.
Morgan thows a left - swing and a miss!
A lazy left from Zahovic finds it's target.
Zahovic fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Morgan! But no joy.#T4#
Zahovic shoots in but no luck this time.
Zahovic throws a shot from downtown. Morgan moves away and avoids it.
Zahovic shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Morgan but Morgan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
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 punch combination from Morgan misses.
Zahovic shoots for a double leg takedown but Morgan sprawls well. He's pushed Zahovic's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Morgan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zahovic takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Morgan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice straight punches there by Zahovic. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Zahovic.#CUT#
The cut above Andrew Morgan's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Morgan works over Zahovic's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morgan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Andrew Morgan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Morgan moves out of range of the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Morgan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrew Morgan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Morgan 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrew Morgan!
Andrew Morgan seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Zlatko Zahovic stepped up to the mic, saying 'Your fucking clapping? Are you serious.... YOUR SO RUDE! *Starts Crying*'.
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