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Event:
GC 222
Date: Jul 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Zvonimir has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Zvonimir there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wilson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Zvonimir counters with a nice kick to the body.
Zvonimir swings for the body but Wilson moves out of range.
#CL2#
Wilson tries to keep at a distance but Zvonimir has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wilson throws a punch but it's blocked by Zvonimir.
A short uppercut from Wilson.
Wilson working aggressively here.
Wilson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wilson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zvonimir blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zvonimir misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson blocks a body shot from Zvonimir.
Wilson pushes Zvonimir back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC#
Wilson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wilson throws the left hand but Zvonimir avoids the punch easily.
Wilson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wilson throws a series of punches but Zvonimir moves out of range.
Slade Wilson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Wilson lands a right hook to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Wilson.
A cross from Wilson lands.
Wilson moves out of range of the body kick.
Zvonimir misses with a hook. Wilson ducked under it nicely. #TD#
Wilson gets the takedown into side control. #SUB#
Wilson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Zvonimir wants to get back to his feet.
Wilson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zvonimir keeps working.
Wilson is really struggling to control Zvonimir but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T2##SUB#
Wilson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Zvonimir is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Wilson is controlling him well.#SUB#
Wilson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Zvonimir is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Wilson is controlling him well.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Wilson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Wilson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Zvonimir is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T3#
Wilson prevents Zvonimir from escaping the position.
Wilson in side control, throwing shots but Zvonimir defends.
Zvonimir is trying to buck Wilson off.
Zvonimir is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Wilson fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Wilson in side control, throwing shots but Zvonimir defends.
Zvonimir pushes Wilson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Wilson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Wilson trying to control the action but Zvonimir is working from the bottom.
Zvonimir is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Wilson is controlling him well.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wilson looks to land a right hand but Zvonimir moved out of range.
Wilson misses with a hook
and Zvonimir counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wilson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wilson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wilson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wilson connects with a jab.
Wilson scores with a shot to the body.
Zvonimir throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zvonimir avoids the head kick by Wilson.
Zvonimir steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Wilson throws a hook but Zvonimir avoids it easily.
Wilson misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slade Wilson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Zvonimir closes the distance and clinches.
Zvonimir tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zvonimir misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zvonimir lands with a left to the head.
Wilson blocks an uppercut.
Zvonimir has a couple of punches blocked by Wilson.
A hook to the body from Zvonimir.
Wilson is trying to break free.
Zvonimir looking to stall.
Wilson is looking for a takedown.
Wilson blocks a body shot from Zvonimir.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zvonimir throws a head punch that misses.
Zvonimir wants to stall.
With the fighters up against the cage, Zvonimir throws an elbow but misses.
A short right from Wilson.
Wilson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1#
Zvonimir blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wilson misses with a body punch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Zvonimir.
Wilson takes a shot to the head.
Wilson lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Wilson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wilson tests Zvonimir's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zvonimir throws a sloppy head kick and Wilson moves out of range easily.
Wilson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Zvonimir counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Zvonimir cracks Wilson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wilson throws a head kick that misses.
Wilson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wilson takes one on the button.#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!
Wilson throws a big shot that misses.
Zvonimir ducks under a wild hook from Wilson.
Zvonimir slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wilson misses with a wild body shot.
Zvonimir blocks a jab.
The crowd cheers as Wilson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Zvonimir doesn't seem phased though.
Zvonimir throws a head kick that misses.
Wilson misses with a head kick.
Zvonimir looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wilson works the jab nicely.
Wilson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zvonimir shapes to counter with a head kick.
Zvonimir uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wilson.
Zvonimir slips a jab and a cross from Wilson.
A countering left hand to the body from Zvonimir misses.
Slade Wilson is winning the standup battle so far.
Zvonimir blocks a head kick by Wilson.
Zvonimir looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Zvonimir wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wilson throws a body kick that misses.
Wilson thows a body kick. Zvonimir tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Zvonimir lands with a straight right. Wilson didn't see that one coming.
Wilson scores with the left hand. Zvonimir knows he should have avoided that one.
Zvonimir avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wilson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A head kick misses from Wilson.
Wilson lands a nice shot to the body.
Wilson misses with a wild body shot.
Zvonimir misses with a straight right. #T4#
Zvonimir takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Zvonimir throws a right hand that misses
and Wilson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Zvonimir closes the distance and clinches.
Wilson has Zvonimir pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Zvonimir manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Slade Wilson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A body shot lands from Zvonimir.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A right handed body shot lands from Zvonimir.
Dmitar Zvonimir seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Zvonimir pushes Wilson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Zvonimir taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Zvonimir lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zvonimir.
Zvonimir gets through Wilson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wilson lands an uppercut.
A short right from Zvonimir on the inside.
Zvonimir is struggling to control the position.
Zvonimir misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dmitar Zvonimir will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Zvonimir closes the distance and clinches.
Zvonimir blocks an uppercut.
Wilson misses with the head strike.
Wilson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zvonimir or not.
Zvonimir tries to throw a body punch but Wilson avoids it by throwing Zvonimir back against the cage.
Zvonimir works on Wilson's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wilson.
Nice body punch from Zvonimir.
A shot in the inside from Zvonimir.
Zvonimir misses with a punch to the body.
Zvonimir lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zvonimir keeps control of Wilson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Wilson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Zvonimir gets a clinch.
Wilson throws a head punch that misses.
Wilson prevents a body shot from Zvonimir.
Zvonimir struggles to land a body shot inside as Wilson controls his hands.
#T1#
A short right from Zvonimir.
Zvonimir doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zvonimir misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wilson.
Wilson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wilson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wilson.
Wilson has a couple of punches blocked by Zvonimir.
Zvonimir lands a shoulder strike.
Zvonimir prevents a body shot from Wilson. #BC#
Wilson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zvonimir thuds his shin into the meat of Wilson's side.
Zvonimir tries to clinch but Wilson moves out of range.
Zvonimir keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wilson slips under a jab from Zvonimir.
Wilson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Wilson misses with a head kick.
Wilson throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Zvonimir to counter with a crisp jab.
Zvonimir is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Zvonimir moves into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wilson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zvonimir gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Zvonimir has a couple of punches blocked by Wilson.
A short uppercut from Wilson.
Wilson tries to circle away but Zvonimir has him pinned against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Wilson scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Zvonimir.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wilson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zvonimir.
Wilson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zvonimir blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T3#
Wilson is trying to break the clinch but Zvonimir has him pressed against the cage.
Zvonimir doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zvonimir fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zvonimir blocking some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Wilson.
Zvonimir is leaning against Wilson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Wilson fails to land.
Wilson tries to break free but Zvonimir pushes him back against the cage.
Zvonimir swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zvonimir throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wilson.
Wilson is trying to force a seperation but Zvonimir has the dominant position.
Zvonimir lands a shot to the body.
Zvonimir throws an elbow but it misses.
Wilson trying to control the position but instead, Zvonimir has worked for underhooks and has pushed Wilson into the cage.
Zvonimir is leaning against Wilson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T4#
A short body shot lands from Zvonimir as the two fighters clinch.
Zvonimir struggles to land a body shot inside as Wilson controls his hands.
Zvonimir controlling the action here for a moment.
Zvonimir lands a hook that snaps the head of Wilson backwards.
Zvonimir softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Zvonimir.
Zvonimir leaning his opponent against the cage.
Wilson missing with knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Zvonimir.
Wilson throws a head punch that misses.
Zvonimir goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dmitar Zvonimir comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Zvonimir has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dmitar Zvonimir!
A very excited looking Dmitar Zvonimir 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.
Slade Wilson spoke after the fight, saying 'Respect to my opponent. He was the better man tonight. Still, I think if I had another go at it I would beat him. Let's run it back.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 09, 2018 |
#R1#
Zvonimir throws a head kick but Power moves out of range.
Power lands with a good body shot.
Power throws the left hand but Zvonimir avoids the punch easily.
A jab lands there for Power.
Power tries to land a front kick but Zvonimir steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Power fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zvonimir has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Power lands with an overhand left.
Dmitar Zvonimir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Power fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zvonimir on the side of the head.
Power throws a body punch but Zvonimir moves out of range.
Zvonimir bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Power does it's job there.
Power displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zvonimir throws out the jab.
Zvonimir slips a jab from Power.
Zvonimir raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Power digs a good hook to Zvonimir's body.
Zvonimir keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Power.
Power throws an overhand right that lands on Zvonimir's shoulder, as Zvonimir tries to avoid the shot.
Power jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zvonimir slips a straight right by Power.
Nice cross by Power.#T1#
Power tries a head kick but it misses.
Zvonimir defending well as Power loads up on a big left hand.
Zvonimir pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Power throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zvonimir's waist but Zvonimir gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Power off to one side.
Power cracks the inside of Zvonimir's front leg. #CL2#
Zvonimir has closed the distance and engaged Power in a clinch.
Power 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.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Power.
Power cracks Zvonimir with a nice body shot.
Zvonimir swings wildly with an uppercut but Power uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zvonimir lands a shoulder strike.
Power goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC#
Power breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Power blocks a head kick by Zvonimir.
Zvonimir connects with a body shot that sends Power's belly button to the back.
Zvonimir is looking to clinch but Power is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Power gets tackled into the cage by Zvonimir. Zvonimir maintains the clinch.
Zvonimir stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zvonimir looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T2#
Zvonimir misses with an elbow strike.
Power makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zvonimir.
Power presses Zvonimir against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Power lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zvonimir backwards.
Power lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zvonimir backwards.
Zvonimir tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Power digs a right hand into Zvonimir's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Zvonimir's gas tank.
Zvonimir lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zvonimir lands with a left to the head.
Zvonimir blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zvonimir lands with a right to the head.
Power drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Zvonimir gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Power misses with a punch on the inside.
Zvonimir's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Power is pushing Zvonimir up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Power throws a punch but it's blocked by Zvonimir. #T3#
Power misses with the head strike.
Power pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Power working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Power tries to work over Zvonimir's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zvonimir.
Power throws a punch but it's blocked by Zvonimir.
Power tries a body shot but Zvonimir blocks it.
Power lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Zvonimir - that landed with a thud.
Power throws a punch but it's blocked by Zvonimir.
A nice left hand lands by Power.
Power tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Zvonimir.
Zvonimir lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zvonimir lands a body shot.
Power tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zvonimir tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Power's elbow.
Zvonimir blocks an uppercut.
Zvonimir blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T4#
Power tries a body shot but Zvonimir blocks it.
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!
Power misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zvonimir struggles to land a body shot inside as Power controls his hands.
Zvonimir will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Power up against the cage.
Power pushes Zvonimir back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zvonimir scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zvonimir.
Power is breathing heavily.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zvonimir.
Zvonimir lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Power backwards.
Power blocks the elbow strike.
Power is working for takedown but Zvonimir is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Power. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A short uppercut from Zvonimir.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zvonimir misses with a punch to the body.
Zvonimir lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Power or not.
Zvonimir lands a body punch.
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 Max Power will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Zvonimir tries to clinch but Power moves out of range. #CL2#
Zvonimir fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Power, pushing him back against the cage.
Power struggles to land a body shot inside as Zvonimir controls his hands.
Zvonimir misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Power lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zvonimir lands a right hand.
A shot in the inside from Power.
Power tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zvonimir's elbow.
Power struggles to land a body shot inside as Zvonimir controls his hands.
Zvonimir tries a body shot but Power blocks it.
A short uppercut from Zvonimir.
Zvonimir tries to stall but Power uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Power misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zvonimir lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zvonimir.
A short left from Zvonimir.
Power goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Power tries to throw a body punch but Zvonimir avoids it by throwing Power back against the cage.
Zvonimir throws a punch but it's blocked by Power.
Power blocks an elbow strike from Zvonimir.
#T1#
Zvonimir misses with an elbow strike.
Power tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zvonimir's elbow.
Power landing some nice looking knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Power.
Power misses with an elbow over the top.
Zvonimir misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zvonimir is trying to stall.
Good body shot from Zvonimir.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zvonimir.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Power.
Zvonimir struggles to land a body shot inside as Power controls his hands.
Power trying to land knees to the body.
Zvonimir misses with a punch on the inside.
Power doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Power goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Power tries a body shot but Zvonimir blocks it.
Power misses with the head strike.
Power misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zvonimir blocks an uppercut.
#T2#
Power is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Zvonimir makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Zvonimir.
Zvonimir lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Good body shot from Zvonimir.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A hook to the body from Zvonimir.
Zvonimir makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
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!
Zvonimir lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Power or not.
Zvonimir working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Zvonimir lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#
It looks like Max Power has been cut.
Zvonimir is leaning against Power and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zvonimir.
Zvonimir scores with a shoulder strike.
Zvonimir lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zvonimir digs a right hand into Power's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Power's gas tank.
Zvonimir lands a body shot.
A hook to the body from Zvonimir.
Zvonimir lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Power backwards. #T3#
Zvonimir lands a right hand.
Zvonimir gets through Power's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Zvonimir lands a hook that snaps the head of Power backwards.
Zvonimir lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Power struggles to land a body shot inside as Zvonimir controls his hands.
Zvonimir goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Power misses with a body punch.
Zvonimir lands a shot to the body.
Zvonimir tries a body shot but Power blocks it.
Zvonimir goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zvonimir lands an elbow just above Power 's eye.
Zvonimir makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zvonimir's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Zvonimir misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zvonimir.
Zvonimir scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Power's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Power misses the shot to the body.
Power misses with an uppercut. Zvonimir saw that one coming.
Zvonimir comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Zvonimir scores with a body shot.
#CL2#
Zvonimir rushes Power and presses him up against the cage.
Zvonimir gets through Power's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zvonimir.
Zvonimir tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Power's elbow.
Power struggles to land a body shot inside as Zvonimir controls his hands.
Zvonimir taking a breather.
Zvonimir cracks Power with a nice body shot.
Zvonimir is stalling here.
Nice elbow from Zvonimir.
Zvonimir throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short uppercut from Zvonimir.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice elbow from Zvonimir.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zvonimir creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dmitar Zvonimir showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Max Power's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Zvonimir tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Power paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Power on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice body kick there by Zvonimir.
Power throws a head kick that misses
and Zvonimir counters with a body kick.
Power throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zvonimir only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Zvonimir lands with a straight right. Power didn't see that one coming.
Power tries a head kick but it misses.
Zvonimir connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Power momentarily.
Zvonimir tries to close the distance and clinch up but Power swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Zvonimir has Power up against the cage in a clinch.
Zvonimir swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zvonimir blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Power tries to work over Zvonimir's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Power blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zvonimir.
Power throws a punch but it's blocked by Zvonimir.
Power misses with a hook from the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zvonimir tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Power fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1#
Zvonimir is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Zvonimir lands a body punch.
Zvonimir taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Zvonimir.
A body shot lands from Zvonimir.
Power takes an elbow to the temple.
Zvonimir makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zvonimir has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Power takes an elbow to the forehead.
A short uppercut from Zvonimir.
Zvonimir lands an elbow just above Power 's eye.
Zvonimir stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Zvonimir.
Dmitar Zvonimir seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Zvonimir stalling the fight.
Zvonimir has Power pressed against the cage.
Power tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zvonimir misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Power fails to land.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T2#
Zvonimir avoids a wild elbow strike from Power.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zvonimir controlling the action here for a moment.
Power tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zvonimir's elbow.
Zvonimir working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zvonimir blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zvonimir lands with a light punch inside.
Zvonimir lands a body shot.
Zvonimir digs a right hand into Power's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Power's gas tank.
Zvonimir is leaning against Power and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Zvonimir lands a body shot in the clinch.
Zvonimir digs a right hand into Power's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Power's gas tank.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Zvonimir lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zvonimir makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zvonimir.
Power throws a head punch that misses.
Zvonimir creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Power's defenses.
Zvonimir digs a right hand into Power's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Power's gas tank.
A right handed body shot lands from Zvonimir.
Zvonimir is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Still in the clinch, Zvonimir scores with a nice short uppercut.
Zvonimir lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Zvonimir lands with a light punch inside.
Zvonimir lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zvonimir lands with a left to the head. #ROC2#
Power is rocked!
Zvonimir works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Oh Power is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zvonimir gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#
Max Power's cut is getting worse.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zvonimir lands with a light punch inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Zvonimir.
Zvonimir lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Zvonimir - that landed with a thud.
#T4#
Zvonimir misses with a hook to the ribs.
Power seems to have got his legs back now.
Power tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zvonimir's elbow.
Zvonimir tries to throw a body punch but Power avoids it by throwing Zvonimir back against the cage.
Zvonimir working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Zvonimir lands with a short shot to the head.
Zvonimir makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Power misses with some punches.
Zvonimir lands a nice shot to the body.
Zvonimir is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Power misses with the head strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Power blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Power.
Zvonimir pushes Power back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Zvonimir tries to throw a body punch but Power avoids it by throwing Zvonimir back against the cage.
Power lands with a light punch inside.
Power tries to throw a body punch but Zvonimir avoids it by throwing Power back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dmitar Zvonimir comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Zvonimir has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dmitar Zvonimir!
Dmitar Zvonimir decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Zvonimir takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pavon misses with a hook.
Dmitar Zvonimir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zvonimir will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
An attempted straight right counter from Pavon misses the target.
Pavon throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Zvonimir misses with a head kick.
Pavon walks forward, straight into a front kick from Zvonimir.
Zvonimir tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pavon was well out of range. Poor timing from Zvonimir.
Pavon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zvonimir tries a head kick but it misses.
Pavon punishes Zvonimir's body with a nice straight punch.
Zvonimir connects with a body shot.
Zvonimir lands with a slapping head kick. #CL2#
Zvonimir moves into the clinch successfully.
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!
Zvonimir trying to stall but Pavon improves his position.
Pavon throws a punch but it's blocked by Zvonimir.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zvonimir.
Pavon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zvonimir throws a punch but it's blocked by Pavon. #T1#
Pavon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zvonimir scores with a shot to the side of Pavon's head.
Pavon pushes Zvonimir back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pavon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zvonimir swings wildly with an uppercut but Pavon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zvonimir presses Pavon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pavon being controlled against the cage.
Zvonimir will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Pavon up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Pavon fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Zvonimir.
Pavon misses with the head strike.
Zvonimir makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pavon swings wildly with an uppercut but Zvonimir uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zvonimir taking a breather.
Pavon throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Pavon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zvonimir is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Pavon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Pavon fails to land.
Good body shot from Zvonimir.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zvonimir is trying to stall.
Zvonimir lands a left hand.
Zvonimir tries to work over Pavon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zvonimir blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zvonimir is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pavon is keeping busy.
Pavon working aggressively here.
Zvonimir lands a hook that snaps the head of Pavon backwards.
Pavon misses with the head strike.
Zvonimir misses with a punch on the inside.
Pavon working aggressively here.
Pavon swings wildly with an uppercut but Zvonimir uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Pavon struggles to land a body shot inside as Zvonimir controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zvonimir.
Zvonimir throws a punch but it's blocked by Pavon.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pavon.
The referee is keeping an eye on Zvonimir - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Zvonimir blocks an uppercut.
Pavon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zvonimir gets through Pavon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Zvonimir.
Zvonimir lands a nice shot to the body.
Zvonimir lands with a right to the head.
Zvonimir doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zvonimir.
Pavon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pavon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zvonimir.
Pavon misses with a punch on the inside.
Zvonimir looking to slow down the pace here.
Zvonimir lands with a left to the head. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Still in the clinch, Zvonimir scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Zvonimir fails to land.
Pavon swings wildly with an uppercut but Zvonimir uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zvonimir blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pavon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zvonimir.
Nice body punch from Zvonimir.
Zvonimir makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pavon misses with the head strike.
Zvonimir fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pavon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zvonimir misses with some punches.
Pavon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pavon.
Pavon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A short body shot lands from Zvonimir as the two fighters clinch.
Pavon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zvonimir lands a shot to the body.
Pavon is breathing heavily.
Pavon misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dmitar Zvonimir dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Pavon throws a body shot but no joy.
Zvonimir looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zvonimir misses with a double jab.
Pavon stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Zvonimir has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pavon connects with a jab.
Zvonimir misses with a two punch combination.
Zvonimir looks to land a right hand but Pavon moved out of range.
Zvonimir throws a looping overhand right but Pavon ducks down to avoid it.
Zvonimir pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pavon looks to score with a jab to the body but Zvonimir is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Pavon misses.
Pavon keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice shot lands for Zvonimir.
Zvonimir shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Pavon eats them both and turns towards Zvonimir to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pavon throws a hook but Zvonimir blocks it.#T1#
Pavon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zvonimir fakes the leg kick and cracks Pavon in the body.
Pavon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zvonimir manages to avoid it.
Pavon blocks a head kick by Zvonimir.
A jab from Zvonimir does it's job there.
Pavon walks straight into a right hand from Zvonimir - that's dropped him! Zvonimir jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Pavon from any more punishment! Pavon complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Dmitar Zvonimir!
Dmitar Zvonimir thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Zvonimir throws the left hand but Bean avoids the punch easily.
Bean pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bean throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bean misses with a hook.
Bean takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Zvonimir is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bean.
Bean misses with a looping right.
Zvonimir avoids the body shot from Bean.
Zvonimir avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bean bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Zvonimir's head.
Zvonimir looks to score with a jab to the body but Bean is just out of range.
Zvonimir throws a sloppy head kick and Bean moves out of range easily.
Bean fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bean lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bean lunges at Zvonimir with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zvonimir's hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zvonimir displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bean throws out the jab.
Bean takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Zvonimir lands with a nice body punch.
Dmitar Zvonimir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bean misses with a straight left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bean. Zvonimir does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bean is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zvonimir.
A head kick by Zvonimir misses
and Bean counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Zvonimir thinking. #T1#
Zvonimir catches Bean with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bean misses with a hook
and Zvonimir counters with a stiff right hand.
No joy there for Zvonimir, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bean throwing a counter right hand but Zvonimir manages to avoid it.
Bean misses with a hook.
Bean pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bean misses the jab.
And Zvonimir responds with a good body kick, but Bean manages to step out the way in time.
Zvonimir works the jab nicely.
Zvonimir missing with a left hand there. Bean was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bean swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fighters circling - Bean throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bean ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zvonimir moves away.
Bean slips under a jab.
Zvonimir throws a hook but Bean avoids it easily.
A big left from Bean misses.
Zvonimir moves out of range as Bean strikes.
Zvonimir fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bean looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bean misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bean definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bean looks to throw the jab but Zvonimir is out of range.
Bean slips a jab and a cross from Zvonimir.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bean lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bean thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Zvonimir is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bean displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zvonimir throws out the jab.
Bean tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zvonimir was well out of range. Poor timing from Bean.
Bean closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Zvonimir lands with a good body shot.
Bean looks to land a combination but Zvonimir avoids it well.
Zvonimir waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bean.
Bean swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zvonimir throws out a powerful jab.
Zvonimir throws a head kick but Bean moves out of range.
Zvonimir slips under a jab from Bean.
Zvonimir gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Bean cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zvonimir avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bean is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Zvonimir misses with a right hand
and Bean counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zvonimir throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zvonimir with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A solid leg kick lands there for Zvonimir.
Zvonimir misses with a hook. Bean ducked under it nicely.
Bean throws a big shot that misses.
Zvonimir tries a head kick but it misses.
#T3#
Bean lands a jab to Zvonimir's midsection.
Bean throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bean swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zvonimir misses the jab.#CL2#
Zvonimir clinches up against the cage.
Bean scores with a shot to the side of Zvonimir's head.
Zvonimir avoids the elbow strike from Bean, against the cage.
Bean throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC#
Bean manages to break the clinch.
Zvonimir throws a series of punches but Bean avoids them all with ease.
A little feinted left hand from Bean on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zvonimir throws a looping overhand right but Bean ducks down to avoid it.
A leg kick checked by Bean.
Bean was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zvonimir pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A head kick misses from Zvonimir.
Bean lands a jab to the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Bean. That snapped Zvonimir's head back.
Zvonimir keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bean.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice jab there from Bean.
Bean is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bean throws a head kick that misses.
Zvonimir is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bean with a body shot.#T4#
Bean will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bean throws a nice looking combination but Zvonimir bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bean. Zvonimir does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zvonimir uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bean.
Zvonimir appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Zvonimir lands a glancing blow to the side of Bean's head.
Zvonimir with a jab.
Zvonimir walks into a stiff left hand from Bean.
Bean keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zvonimir.
Zvonimir bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zvonimir blocks a jab.
A slow jab from Bean misses its intended target.
Bean misses with a double jab.
It seemed like Zvonimir was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zvonimir swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bean wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Zvonimir drives through and clinches with Bean against the cage.
Bean jumps guard but Zvonimir stands there with Bean around his waist. Bean gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Zvonimir stalling.
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 James Bean will probably get the nod.
That's time! Bean's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Bean fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zvonimir looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bean throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bean moves out of range of the body kick from Zvonimir.
Bean on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bean just misses with a punch to the body.
Bean lands a really nice looking cross but Zvonimir seems unphased.
Bean throws a shot from downtown. Zvonimir moves away and avoids it.
Zvonimir slips under a jab.
A jab from Bean misses.
Bean throws a lazy right hand but Zvonimir sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bean has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Zvonimir misses the jab.
Bean uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zvonimir.
Zvonimir moves out of range as Bean strikes.
Zvonimir tries to clinch up but Bean circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of Bean 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bean.
Zvonimir tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bean manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Bean misses its intended target.
Zvonimir slips under a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bean on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T1#
Zvonimir misses with a kick to the body.
Bean swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A swing and a miss from Bean.
A telegraphed right hand from Bean misses the target.
Zvonimir tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zvonimir jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zvonimir cracks a nice hook into Bean's ribs.
Bean ducks under a wild hook from Zvonimir.
Nice body kick there by Zvonimir.
A cross from Zvonimir lands.
Zvonimir tries to clinch up.
An attempted straight right counter from Bean misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bean. Zvonimir does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bean thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bean takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bean throws a hook to the side of Zvonimir's head but Zvonimir sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zvonimir misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bean keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Zvonimir scores with a shot to the body.
Zvonimir scores with a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zvonimir throws a sloppy head kick and Bean moves out of range easily. #T2#
Zvonimir slips a jab from Bean.
Zvonimir misses with a straight right.
Bean is looking to counter punch.
Zvonimir swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bean misses with a wild body shot.
Zvonimir gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bean.
A big left from Bean misses.
Zvonimir throws a big counter head kick but Bean avoids it with no problem.
James Bean is winning the standup battle so far.
Bean swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zvonimir lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bean's sensitive parts.
Bean throws a series of punches but Zvonimir moves out of range.
Zvonimir slips a jab from Bean.
Bean misses with a straight left.
Zvonimir slips under a jab.
A slapping body kick lands there for Zvonimir.
Bean throws a jab but it's blocked by Zvonimir.
Bean throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bean jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zvonimir throws out a powerful jab.
Zvonimir is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Zvonimir misses the jab.
Zvonimir rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bean moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Bean misses the target.
A big right from Bean misses.
Bean misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bean scores with a body shot.
Bean connects with a right hand. Zvonimir shakes it off.
Zvonimir avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bean misses with a few strikes there.
Bean takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Zvonimir with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice jab there from Bean.
A thudding body kick lands there by Zvonimir!
Zvonimir slips under a jab from Bean.
Bean avoids the head kick by Zvonimir.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zvonimir throws an overhand right that lands on Bean's shoulder, as Bean tries to avoid the shot.
Bean swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zvonimir misses with an uppercut. Bean saw that one coming.
Zvonimir bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bean's head.#T4#
Zvonimir tries to close the distance and clinch but Bean swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fighters circling - Zvonimir throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bean ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zvonimir moves away.
Zvonimir looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Zvonimir throws a jab when Bean was well out of range.
Zvonimir defending well as Bean loads up on a big left hand.
Zvonimir scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bean waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zvonimir.
Bean lands a head shot.
Zvonimir takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Zvonimir uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bean.
Zvonimir misses with a kick to the body.
Zvonimir throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL2#
Zvonimir rushes Bean and presses him up against the cage.
Bean lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bean is trying to force a seperation but Zvonimir has the dominant position.
Bean digs a right hand into Zvonimir's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Zvonimir's gas tank.
Bean swings wildly with an uppercut but Zvonimir uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bean is working Zvonimir over against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that James Bean will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Zvonimir misses with a head kick.
Bean swings for the body but Zvonimir moves out of range.
Bean ducks under a wild hook from Zvonimir.
Zvonimir shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Zvonimir tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bean manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zvonimir digs a good hook to Bean's body.
Bean loads up on a big right hand but Zvonimir slips the punch.
Bean fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zvonimir manages to avoid it.
Zvonimir connects with a body shot.
Zvonimir ducks under a wild hook from Bean.
Zvonimir rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bean moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bean throws a sloppy head kick and Zvonimir moves out of range easily.
Zvonimir lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bean jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice defenses there by Zvonimir.
Zvonimir throws a body punch but Bean moves out of range.
Zvonimir throws an overhand right that lands on Bean's shoulder, as Bean tries to avoid the shot.
Zvonimir tries a head kick but it misses.
Bean swings for the body but Zvonimir moves out of range.
#T1#
Bean is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zvonimir.
Bean takes a kick to the side of the head.
Bean throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Zvonimir is looking to slow Bean down with leg kicks.
Bean throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zvonimir sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bean comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That kick from Zvonimir tenderised Bean's leg. Bean is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bean throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bean throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zvonimir throws a big counter head kick but Bean avoids it with no problem.
Zvonimir throws a push kick but Bean slaps the foot to one side.
Zvonimir looks for the body kick but Bean saw that one coming.
Zvonimir fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bean swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bean has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zvonimir finds it's way round the side to connect with Bean's head.
Zvonimir lands with an overhand left.
Zvonimir throws a looping overhand right but Bean ducks down to avoid it.
A big left from Zvonimir misses.
Bean was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The fighters circling - Bean throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zvonimir throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dmitar Zvonimir has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Zvonimir swings for the body but Bean moves out of range.
Zvonimir throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Zvonimir throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bean stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Zvonimir wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Zvonimir is looking to land body kicks.
Bean was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zvonimir throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bean.
Bean throws a hook but Zvonimir blocks it.
Zvonimir wants to slow Bean down by chopping away at his legs.
Bean was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bean just misses with a punch to the body.
Zvonimir looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bean throws a big shot that misses.
Zvonimir drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Zvonimir throws a wild body kick that Bean sees coming a mile off.
Bean rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zvonimir moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zvonimir scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Zvonimir tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bean is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zvonimir.
Zvonimir throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Zvonimir has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T3#
Jab, jab by Bean - just one landing.
Bean jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bean just misses with a punch to the body.
Zvonimir takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Zvonimir ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bean avoids the body shot from Zvonimir.
Bean loads up on a big right hand but Zvonimir slips the punch.
Zvonimir throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bean ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zvonimir moves away.
Zvonimir looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zvonimir slips a straight right by Bean.
A nice side step and Zvonimir releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL2#
Zvonimir moves into the clinch.
Bean gets through Zvonimir's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bean tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
James Bean is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bean tries a body shot but Zvonimir blocks it.
Zvonimir lands a shoulder strike.
Zvonimir blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bean tries to pull guard but Zvonimir forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zvonimir.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4#
Zvonimir is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Zvonimir scores with a shot to the side of Bean's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bean blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bean wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Bean. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zvonimir lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Zvonimir.
Zvonimir lands with a light punch inside.
Zvonimir lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bean blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zvonimir lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bean backwards.
Zvonimir struggles to land a body shot inside as Bean controls his hands.
Bean swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zvonimir working aggressively here.
Zvonimir gets through Bean's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bean wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zvonimir has him pressed against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dmitar Zvonimir comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bean has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... James Bean!
James Bean very nearly forgot to thank BuriedAlive// Fight Gear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
TWGC 21 (205lbs, D3): Finals - Round 3
Date: Apr 25, 2018 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Michel Colucci (ranked 3743 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dmitar Zvonimir (ranked 5247 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Colucci might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Le temps des cerises. Zvonimir has chosen Kletva kralja Zvonimira as his entrance music. Dmitar Zvonimir is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 1 losses; Michel Colucci! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Dmitar Zvonimir!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Sam Margolis and Donald Grub.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Zvonimir clinches.
Colucci tries to pull guard but Zvonimir won't allow it.
Colucci gets underhooks to prevent Zvonimir's takedown attempt.
Zvonimir goes for a takedown in the clinch but Colucci prevents it.
Zvonimir ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Zvonimir no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We've been hearing that Colucci has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Zvonimir keeping moving, preventing Colucci from controlling successfully.
Colucci content to stall in guard here.
Colucci trying to control the position from guard on top but Zvonimir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Colucci stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zvonimir swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zvonimir has control of Colucci's left arm, preventing Colucci from doing any damage.
Zvonimir tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zvonimir pulls Colucci in close to prevent any damage.
Colucci is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Colucci looking to pass the guard.
Zvonimir seems keen to control Colucci's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Colucci looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colucci wants to control from the top but Zvonimir keeps moving.
Colucci is fighting to break Zvonimir's control of his arms but Zvonimir is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Colucci wants to control from the top but Zvonimir keeps moving.
Zvonimir managing to control the position.
Colucci is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Colucci wants to pass the guard but Zvonimir is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colucci has gone for a leg lock! Zvonimir slips out almost immediately though and dives into Colucci's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Colucci (0) vs (2) Zvonimir
Colucci escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zvonimir gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Colucci wants to sweep but no luck.
Zvonimir is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Zvonimir must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Zvonimir wants to pass the guard but Colucci is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zvonimir's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Colucci is trying to keep Zvonimir in close.
Colucci keeping moving, preventing Zvonimir from controlling successfully.
Colucci has his foot on Zvonimir's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zvonimir works his way back into a safe position though.
Colucci is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Zvonimir is aware though and is defending well.
Zvonimir seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Colucci working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zvonimir doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zvonimir manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Colucci has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zvonimir can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Zvonimir advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Colucci (0) vs (5) Zvonimir
The referee asks Zvonimir politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Zvonimir prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Zvonimir tries to move into full mount but can't pass Colucci's legs.
Zvonimir has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Colucci (0) vs (7) Zvonimir
Colucci tries to hold on but Zvonimir pushes him away.
Colucci can't escape the position.
Zvonimir controlling from the full mount.
Colucci tries to hold on but Zvonimir postures up.
Zvonimir controlling from the full mount.
Colucci is looking to get to half guard.
Zvonimir looking for a guillotine from mount but Colucci is having none of it.
Zvonimir trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Zvonimir content just to control the position here.
Colucci is desperately trying to improve his position but Zvonimir has a good base and remains in mount.
Colucci is working hard here to advance position.
Zvonimir controlling the position easily from mount.
Colucci keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Zvonimir trying to control but Colucci is having none of it.
Zvonimir working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Zvonimir avoids the attempt from Colucci to control.
Zvonimir prevents Colucci from getting the reversal.
Zvonimir goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Colucci is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Colucci (2) vs (7) Zvonimir
Zvonimir controlling the position.
Colucci looking to pass the guard.
Colucci being controlled here momentarily.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Zvonimir looking for a sweep. Not yet Zvonimir, not yet.
Zvonimir is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Zvonimir wants to sweep here but Colucci controlling him for the moment.
Zvonimir pulls Colucci in close to prevent any damage.
Zvonimir is continuing to stall.
Colucci slips nicely into half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Colucci prevents Zvonimir from improving his position.
Colucci is keen to just control but Zvonimir is a slippery customer.
Zvonimir wants to improve his position but Colucci is controlling well.
Colucci 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.
Colucci is looking to advance position but Zvonimir won't allow it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Zvonimir is trying to get back to full guard.
Colucci is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Zvonimir sees it coming and defends easily.
Colucci 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.
Zvonimir is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Zvonimir is positioning himself well to prevent Colucci advancing to mount.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Zvonimir is trying to get back to full guard.
Zvonimir is staying active underneath Colucci, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Zvonimir won't allow Colucci to pass to mount.
Colucci is looking for a kimura but Zvonimir is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Colucci to get the leverage.
Colucci is trying to work for a kimura but Zvonimir is defending well.
Colucci wants to free his trapped foot but Zvonimir is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Zvonimir is trying to control but can't.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Colucci wants to pass to mount but Zvonimir is defending the position.
Zvonimir manages to get to full guard.
Zvonimir keeping full guard, as Colucci tries to pass.
Colucci trying to control the position from guard on top but Zvonimir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Colucci won't allow Zvonimir to sweep him here.
Colucci tries to free his leg and advance position but Zvonimir is retaining full guard.
Zvonimir controlling Colucci's posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zvonimir is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Colucci (2) vs (9) Zvonimir
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Zvonimir content to stall in guard here.
Colucci is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Zvonimir tries to free his leg and advance position but Colucci is retaining full guard.
Zvonimir wants to control from the top but Colucci keeps moving.
Colucci looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Zvonimir sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Colucci's guard.
Zvonimir frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Colucci (2) vs (12) Zvonimir
Colucci is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Zvonimir with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Colucci has given up his back here. Will Zvonimir look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Colucci (2) vs (15) Zvonimir
Zvonimir struggling to keep hold of the position.
Zvonimir 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, Colucci has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Colucci is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Zvonimir is controlling the position but Colucci somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Colucci looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Colucci tries to get to full guard but Zvonimir has control of the leg.
Colucci is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zvonimir pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zvonimir wins on points by 15 to 2.
Dmitar Zvonimir is the new light heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Dmitar Zvonimir 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 21 (205lbs, D3): Finals - Round 2
Date: Apr 24, 2018 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Shukman Gill (ranked 7457 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dmitar Zvonimir (ranked 5215 p4p, 0 weight class). Zvonimir has chosen Kletva kralja Zvonimira as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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 light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Shukman Gill! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Dmitar Zvonimir!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Chris Edwards and Richard Clark.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Zvonimir closes the distance and clinches.
Zvonimir has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Gill regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gill (0) vs (2) Zvonimir
Zvonimir stands and throws Gill's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gill (0) vs (5) Zvonimir
Zvonimir working away.
Zvonimir is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Gill tries to improve position but can't.
Zvonimir is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gill manages to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gill looking for submissions off his back.
Zvonimir seems to be working for a kimura but Gill defends the submission attempt.
Gill is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gill actively working from the bottom here.
Zvonimir prevents Gill from improving his position.
Zvonimir tries to pass to full mount but Gill defends it.
Zvonimir is taking a breather. Gill says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Zvonimir wants to free his trapped foot but Gill is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gill trying to control but Zvonimir postures up.
Zvonimir controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gill is trying to get back to full guard.
Zvonimir wants to work for an arm triangle but Gill is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Zvonimir is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gill is just riding it out for now. Zvonimir eventually gives up the hold.
Zvonimir controlling the pace.
Gill gets back to full guard.
Zvonimir showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Zvonimir works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zvonimir wants to pass the guard but Gill is defending well.
Gill is trying to control but can't.
Zvonimir works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gill (0) vs (8) Zvonimir
Gill tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zvonimir controlling the position easily from mount.
Gill slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Zvonimir with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Zvonimir passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gill (0) vs (11) Zvonimir
Gill tries to improve position but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gill is working hard here to advance position.
Zvonimir controls the position.
Zvonimir has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Gill! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gill (0) vs (13) Zvonimir
Zvonimir controlling his opponent.
Zvonimir is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Gill has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Gill! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gill (2) vs (13) Zvonimir
Gill trying to control but Zvonimir is working from the bottom.
Gill trying to move into half guard but instead Zvonimir has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gill (2) vs (15) Zvonimir
Zvonimir passes into half guard.
Zvonimir works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gill (2) vs (18) Zvonimir
Gill is breathing heavily.
Zvonimir looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gill is in all sorts of trouble here.
Zvonimir content just to control the position here.
Gill tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zvonimir takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zvonimir with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Zvonimir sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Zvonimir jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Gill manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Zvonimir controls the position.
Gill is trying to get back to half guard.
Zvonimir is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Gill's shoulder. That is not cool.
Zvonimir tries for a kimura but Gill is defending well.
Zvonimir swings around for an armbar but Gill sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Zvonimir's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gill (4) vs (18) Zvonimir
Zvonimir has control of Gill's left arm, preventing Gill from doing any damage.
Gill won't allow Zvonimir to sweep him here.
Zvonimir is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gill stopping the sweep attempt from Zvonimir.
Zvonimir is pulling down on Gill's head. It's preventing any offense from Gill, at least for the moment.
Gill won't allow Zvonimir to sweep him here.
Gill drops back looking for a leg! Zvonimir is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Zvonimir manages to kick Gill off! Gill jumps back into Zvonimir's guard.
Zvonimir looking for a sweep. Not yet Zvonimir, not yet.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Zvonimir lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gill (4) vs (20) Zvonimir
Zvonimir 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.
Gill had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zvonimir defends it easily.
Gill escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zvonimir gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Zvonimir controlling from the top position.
Zvonimir passes Gill's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Zvonimir takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gill wants to improve his position but Zvonimir is controlling well.
Zvonimir has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gill (4) vs (23) Zvonimir
Zvonimir takes Gill's back. Score +3 for taking back: Gill (4) vs (26) Zvonimir
Zvonimir has managed to slip his arm under Gill's chin. This could be all over... yep, Gill is tapping out! Submission win for Zvonimir.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dmitar Zvonimir!
After winning the bout, Dmitar Zvonimir thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
TWGC 21 (205lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Apr 23, 2018 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Moloch Madakassan (ranked 4485 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dmitar Zvonimir (ranked 5204 p4p, 0 weight class). Zvonimir is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Kletva kralja Zvonimira. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Moloch Madakassan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Dmitar Zvonimir!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Richard Clark and Colin Fotheringham.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Zvonimir moves into the clinch.
Zvonimir stops a takedown attempt from Madakassan.
Madakassan wants a takedown.
Madakassan decides to pull guard.
Madakassan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Madakassan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Madakassan keeping moving, preventing Zvonimir from controlling successfully.
Madakassan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Zvonimir controls the pace.
Madakassan controlling Zvonimir's posture.
Madakassan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zvonimir can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zvonimir controls from within his opponent's guard.
Madakassan working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Madakassan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Zvonimir is aware though and is defending well.
Madakassan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zvonimir defends well.
Zvonimir is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Madakassan is controlling Zvonimir's posture.
Madakassan 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.
Madakassan keeping moving, preventing Zvonimir from controlling successfully.
Zvonimir stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Madakassan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Madakassan is pulling down on Zvonimir's head to control his posture.
Zvonimir tries to free his leg and advance position but Madakassan is retaining full guard.
Madakassan trying to control the position here.
Madakassan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Madakassan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zvonimir's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Madakassan (2) vs (0) Zvonimir
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Zvonimir holds on and takes a little breather.
Madakassan looking to pass the guard.
Madakassan drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Zvonimir dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Madakassan (2) vs (2) Zvonimir
Zvonimir looking to pass the guard.
Zvonimir passes Madakassan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Zvonimir keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Madakassan trying to control from the bottom.
Madakassan gets back to full guard.
Zvonimir trying to control but Madakassan is working from the bottom.
Zvonimir postures up.
Zvonimir wants to control from the top but Madakassan keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madakassan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zvonimir doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zvonimir manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Madakassan looking for a guillotine here but Zvonimir defends easily.
Madakassan is trying to keep Zvonimir in close.
Zvonimir must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Madakassan is really struggling to control Zvonimir but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Madakassan pulls Zvonimir in close to prevent any damage.
Zvonimir looking to pass the guard.
Madakassan trying to control the position.
Zvonimir passes Madakassan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Madakassan actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Madakassan is looking for a sweep. Zvonimir is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zvonimir is looking for a kimura but Madakassan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Zvonimir to get the leverage.
Zvonimir trying to mount his opponent but Madakassan defends it.
Madakassan trying to hold on to Zvonimir's head to control him but Zvonimir postures up.
Madakassan tries to roll over but Zvonimir keeps him under control.
Madakassan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Madakassan.
Madakassan looking for a guillotine here but Zvonimir defends easily.
Madakassan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Madakassan has his foot on Zvonimir's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zvonimir works his way back into a safe position though.
Zvonimir got a little sloppy there for a moment and Madakassan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Zvonimir has managed to get both his arms back between Madakassan's legs - danger averted.
Zvonimir forces his way into half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Zvonimir wants to lay and pray for a moment but Madakassan keeps working.
Zvonimir trying to pass the guard but Madakassan defending well.
Zvonimir is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Madakassan tries to get to full guard but Zvonimir has control of the leg.
Zvonimir trying to pass the guard but Madakassan defending well.
Madakassan is looking to improve his position.
Zvonimir sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Madakassan wants to get back to full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Zvonimir frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Madakassan (2) vs (5) Zvonimir
Zvonimir takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Madakassan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Madakassan tries to lock up and control but Zvonimir gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Zvonimir tries to control but Madakassan wriggling away.
Madakassan tries to reverse the position but Zvonimir maintains control.
Zvonimir controlling from mount.
Zvonimir trying to control but Madakassan is having none of it.
Zvonimir avoids the attempt from Madakassan to control.
Madakassan is trying to escape the mount.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Madakassan wants to control but Zvonimir is having none of it.
Zvonimir controlling his opponent.
Zvonimir fails to take his opponent's back.
Madakassan tries to lock up and control but Zvonimir gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Zvonimir tries to control but Madakassan wriggling away.
Madakassan is controlling an arm, preventing Zvonimir from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zvonimir takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Zvonimir has hold of Madakassan's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Madakassan manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Madakassan is squirming around, avoiding Zvonimir's attempts to control the action.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Zvonimir with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Madakassan tries to hold on but Zvonimir postures up.
Madakassan is working to get back to half guard.
Madakassan wants to hold on but Zvonimir pushes him away.
Zvonimir looking to secure an arm triangle but Madakassan defends it well.
Madakassan tries to hold on but Zvonimir postures up.
Madakassan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Zvonimir has control of Madakassan's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Madakassan regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Zvonimir works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Madakassan (2) vs (8) Zvonimir
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Madakassan's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Madakassan looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Madakassan is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Zvonimir is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Zvonimir tries to get the hooks in deep but Madakassan pushed the leg off.
Zvonimir patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Madakassan tries to roll but Zvonimir sticks to his back.
Madakassan trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Madakassan is really stuck here.
Madakassan defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Zvonimir's arms.
Zvonimir 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, Madakassan has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Zvonimir has the hooks in. Madakassan is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Zvonimir is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Madakassan rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Zvonimir is working for a kimura but Madakassan is defending it quite comfortably.
Zvonimir controlling the pace.
Madakassan gets full guard.
Madakassan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zvonimir gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Zvonimir wants to control from the top but Madakassan keeps moving.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Zvonimir avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Madakassan controls Zvonimir momentarily but Zvonimir frees himself.
Zvonimir engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Zvonimir wants to control from the top but Madakassan keeps moving.
Zvonimir controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Madakassan trying to control the position here.
Madakassan trying to control the position.
Madakassan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zvonimir defends it easily.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Zvonimir slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Madakassan (2) vs (11) Zvonimir
Zvonimir content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Let's hope that Zvonimir 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.
Zvonimir is looking to take a break and control but Madakassan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Madakassan manages to get back to half guard.
Madakassan is trying to maintain the position but Zvonimir is very close to passing his half guard.
Zvonimir content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Madakassan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Zvonimir is trying to control the action in half guard but Madakassan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Madakassan desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Madakassan is trying to control but can't.
Madakassan wants to improve his position but Zvonimir is controlling well.
Zvonimir is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Madakassan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Zvonimir.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Madakassan tries to get to full guard but Zvonimir has control of the leg.
Madakassan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Zvonimir's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Zvonimir's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Madakassan (6) vs (11) Zvonimir
Zvonimir wants to escape the position.
Zvonimir is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Zvonimir tries to roll but Madakassan sticks to his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zvonimir trying to control the position but Madakassan manages to sink in the hooks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zvonimir wins on points by 11 to 6.
A victorious Dmitar Zvonimir 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:
TWGC 21 (205lbs, D3): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Apr 15, 2018 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Luiz Santos (ranked 22614 p4p, 664 weight class) and Dmitar Zvonimir (ranked 5065 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Zvonimir's choice of entrance music: Kletva kralja Zvonimira. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Luiz Santos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Dmitar Zvonimir!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Zvonimir gets a clinch.
Santos tries to pull guard but Zvonimir holds him up against the cage and eventually Santos drops back down to his feet.
Santos tries to pull guard but Zvonimir won't allow it.
Santos jumps guard but Zvonimir stands there with Santos around his waist. Santos gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luiz Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santos has picked Zvonimir up - he's going for a ride! Santos dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Santos (2) vs (0) Zvonimir
Zvonimir works his way to full guard. Good work.
Zvonimir tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Santos seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zvonimir is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Santos (2) vs (2) Zvonimir
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zvonimir is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Santos controls Zvonimir momentarily but Zvonimir frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zvonimir can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Zvonimir sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Santos controls Zvonimir momentarily but Zvonimir frees himself.
Santos is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Zvonimir is aware though and is defending well.
Zvonimir controlling from the top position.
Santos can't keep his opponent in guard - Zvonimir advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Santos looking for submissions off his back.
Zvonimir tries to pass to full mount but Santos defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zvonimir pulls his head out easily.
Zvonimir controlling the action here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Zvonimir is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Still in half guard, Zvonimir seems content to control.
Zvonimir is continuing to stall.
Santos is refusing to be controlled, as Zvonimir sits in half guard.
Santos is looking for a sweep. Zvonimir is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zvonimir controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos actively working from the bottom here.
Zvonimir is controlling the pace.
Santos tries to roll over but Zvonimir keeps him under control.
Zvonimir content to control rather than advance.
Zvonimir is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Santos defends it well.
Santos is trying to control but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos tries to roll over but Zvonimir keeps him under control.
Zvonimir controlling the action here.
Santos is defending against the submission attempts here by Zvonimir.
Santos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Zvonimir is controlling the pace.
Zvonimir tries to pass the half guard into mount. Santos knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Santos actively working from the bottom here.
Santos looking for submissions off his back.
Zvonimir not doing much here.
Santos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zvonimir pulls his head out easily.
Santos wants to control but Zvonimir is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Zvonimir controlling the action here.
Santos looking for submissions off his back.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Zvonimir seems content to control.
Zvonimir is looking to advance position but Santos won't allow it.
Zvonimir keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Santos trying to control but Zvonimir postures up.
Santos gets back to full guard.
Zvonimir stands and throws Santos's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Santos (2) vs (5) Zvonimir
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zvonimir is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Santos is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Santos is not content to let Zvonimir control the position.
Santos tries to bench press Zvonimir off him but Zvonimir keeps the position.
Santos is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Zvonimir stalling.
Santos tries to roll over but Zvonimir keeps him under control.
Zvonimir trying to mount his opponent but Santos defends it.
Santos is trying to maintain the position but Zvonimir is very close to passing his half guard.
Zvonimir is working for a submission of some sort.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Zvonimir seems to be working for a kimura but Santos defends the submission attempt.
Santos trying to control from the bottom.
Santos is staying active underneath Zvonimir, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Zvonimir passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Santos (2) vs (8) Zvonimir
Zvonimir moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Santos (2) vs (11) Zvonimir
Santos defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Zvonimir's arms.
Santos turns into Zvonimir and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Santos (4) vs (11) Zvonimir
Zvonimir managing to control the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Santos pushes down on Zvonimir's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Santos is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zvonimir is just riding it out for now. Santos eventually gives up the hold.
Santos seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zvonimir does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Zvonimir is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Santos's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Santos's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Santos (4) vs (15) Zvonimir
Zvonimir is persistently looking for the submission but Santos is defending it well.
Zvonimir biding his time, controlling Santos.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Santos wants to control his opponent's hands but Zvonimir gets his hands free.
Santos tries to roll but Zvonimir sticks to his back.
Santos is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Zvonimir is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Santos trying to control the hands but Zvonimir won't let him.
Santos breaks Zvonimir's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Santos (6) vs (15) Zvonimir
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Zvonimir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zvonimir is controlling Santos's posture.
Santos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zvonimir is keeping the position for now.
Santos is pushing down on Zvonimir's leg trying to pass to half guard. Zvonimir is fighting to maintain full guard but Santos has managed to sneak the leg through.
Zvonimir manages to get to full guard.
Santos trying to control but Zvonimir is working from the bottom.
Santos slips nicely into half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Santos is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zvonimir is just riding it out for now. Santos eventually gives up the hold.
Zvonimir gets back to full guard.
Santos trying to control but Zvonimir is working from the bottom.
Zvonimir keeping full guard, as Santos tries to pass.
Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Zvonimir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Zvonimir holds on and takes a little breather.
Santos thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Santos looking to pass the guard.
Zvonimir lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Santos (6) vs (17) Zvonimir
Zvonimir controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Santos looking for a guillotine here but Zvonimir defends easily.
Zvonimir is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Santos has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zvonimir can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Santos working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zvonimir doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zvonimir manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Santos is breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zvonimir preventing the sweep.
Santos keeping full guard, as Zvonimir tries to pass.
Zvonimir slips nicely into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zvonimir wins on points by 17 to 6.
A very excited looking Dmitar Zvonimir 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 21 (205lbs, D3): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 14, 2018 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dmitar Zvonimir (ranked 5046 p4p, 0 weight class) and Caidan Cartwright (ranked 3372 p4p, 0 weight class). Zvonimir comes into the arena with Kletva kralja Zvonimira blaring out of the sound system. Dmitar Zvonimir has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Dmitar Zvonimir! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Caidan Cartwright!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Zvonimir clinches with his opponent.
Cartwright's coach down at IC&E Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Cartwright's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Zvonimir has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Cartwright uses from the top position.
Zvonimir tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cartwright trying to control but Zvonimir is working from the bottom.
Cartwright stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zvonimir swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cartwright trying to control the position from guard on top but Zvonimir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cartwright trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Zvonimir has control of Cartwright's left arm, preventing Cartwright from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartwright trying to control but Zvonimir is working from the bottom.
Cartwright trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cartwright is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cartwright wants to pass the guard but Zvonimir is keeping the position.
Cartwright stopping the sweep attempt from Zvonimir.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zvonimir swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zvonimir is adopting a defensive guard.
Cartwright trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cartwright trying to control the position from guard on top but Zvonimir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cartwright showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cartwright tries to free his leg and advance position but Zvonimir is retaining full guard.
Cartwright trying to control the position from guard on top but Zvonimir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cartwright stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zvonimir swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zvonimir looking for a sweep. Not yet Zvonimir, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright looking to pass the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zvonimir is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zvonimir (2) vs (0) Cartwright
Zvonimir wants to control from the top but Cartwright keeps moving.
Cartwright had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zvonimir defends it easily.
Zvonimir forces his way into half guard.
Cartwright wants to get back to full guard.
Cartwright is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Zvonimir is thwarting Cartwright's attempts to control the position.
Still in half guard, Zvonimir seems content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Zvonimir is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cartwright is just riding it out for now. Zvonimir eventually gives up the hold.
Zvonimir is working for a submission of some sort.
Cartwright tries to get to full guard but Zvonimir has control of the leg.
Cartwright is not content to let Zvonimir control the position.
Cartwright wants to get back to full guard.
Zvonimir wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cartwright keeps working.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Zvonimir is looking to stall here but Cartwright recovers full guard.
Cartwright looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Zvonimir trying to control but Cartwright is working from the bottom.
Cartwright throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cartwright lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zvonimir (2) vs (2) Cartwright
Zvonimir managing to control the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Zvonimir keeping moving, preventing Cartwright from controlling successfully.
Cartwright trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cartwright content to stall in guard here.
Cartwright preventing the sweep.
Cartwright's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Cartwright stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zvonimir swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zvonimir 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: Zvonimir (4) vs (2) Cartwright
Cartwright actively working from the bottom here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Zvonimir is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Cartwright reverses the position - he's now on top in Zvonimir's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zvonimir (4) vs (4) Cartwright
Cartwright won't allow Zvonimir to sweep him here.
Cartwright is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Cartwright is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Zvonimir pulls Cartwright in to control the position.
Cartwright tries to free his leg and advance position but Zvonimir is retaining full guard.
Cartwright sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Zvonimir's guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zvonimir is just riding it out for now. Cartwright eventually gives up the hold.
Cartwright is working for a submission of some sort.
Cartwright is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cartwright is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cartwright seems to be looking for submissions.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright is looking for a kimura here.
Cartwright is pressing down on Zvonimir's thigh, looking to free his foot. Zvonimir is holding on for now.
Cartwright is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Zvonimir defends it well.
Zvonimir wants to improve his position but Cartwright is controlling well.
Cartwright is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Zvonimir doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cartwright.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Cartwright seems content to control.
Zvonimir is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cartwright's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cartwright's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Zvonimir (8) vs (4) Cartwright
Cartwright tries to roll but Zvonimir sticks to his back.
Zvonimir looking for the RNC.
Zvonimir keeps control of the position as Cartwright tries to break free.
Zvonimir keeps control of the position easily here as Cartwright tries to buck him off.
Zvonimir tightening his grip on Cartwright, looking for the choke.
Zvonimir has good solid back control here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Zvonimir has got his arm under Cartwright's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Cartwright has spun round into Zvonimir's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zvonimir (8) vs (6) Cartwright
Cartwright sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Zvonimir's guard.
Zvonimir trying to control but Cartwright postures up.
Cartwright is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zvonimir has managed to free his arm - good work.
Zvonimir won't allow Cartwright to pass to mount.
Zvonimir wants to control but Cartwright is keeping busy.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright is trying to control the action in half guard but Zvonimir is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cartwright seems to be looking for submissions.
Zvonimir wants to control but Cartwright is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cartwright is looking for a kimura but Zvonimir is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cartwright to get the leverage.
Cartwright is looking to take a break and control but Zvonimir is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zvonimir is looking to improve his position.
Cartwright is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zvonimir is just riding it out for now. Cartwright eventually gives up the hold.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright wants to work for an arm triangle but Zvonimir is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cartwright is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zvonimir is just riding it out for now. Cartwright eventually gives up the hold.
Cartwright wants to work for an arm triangle but Zvonimir is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Zvonimir wants to improve his position but Cartwright is controlling well.
Zvonimir is working hard here to advance position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright is working for a kimura but Zvonimir is defending it quite comfortably.
Zvonimir is looking to improve his position.
Cartwright trying to control the action but Zvonimir is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zvonimir is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zvonimir takes the fight on points by 8 to 6.
A victorious Dmitar Zvonimir 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:
WFC 19:Baker vs Vurny
Date: Dec 24, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Zvonimir clinches up against the cage.
Judah's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Judah tries a knee to the head but Zvonimir blocks it.
Judah lands a good knee to the midsection. Zvonimir won't want to take too many of those.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Judah.
Judah connects with a knee to the head.
Zvonimir trying to control the position but instead, Judah has worked for underhooks and has pushed Zvonimir into the cage.
Zvonimir tries to stall but Judah uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Judah landing knees to the head.
Zvonimir working aggressively here.
Judah tries to land knees in the clinch but Zvonimir avoids the damage to the body.
Zvonimir has a couple of punches blocked by Judah.
Judah stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Judah misses with a punch on the inside.
Zvonimir on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Judah misses with a short punch on the inside.
Judah tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Judah throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zvonimirs head.
A right handed body shot lands from Zvonimir.
Judah letting Zvonimir take a breather here.
Judah blocks an uppercut.
#T1#
Judah tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zvonimir's elbow.
Judah misses with a knee to the head.
Zvonimir digs a right hand into Judah's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Judah's gas tank.
Zvonimir is trying to stall.
A short left from Zvonimir. #CUT2#
It looks like Daniel Judah has been cut.
Zvonimir has a couple of punches blocked by Judah.
Judah blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zvonimir misses with a punch to the body.
Judah tries to land knees in the clinch but Zvonimir avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Judah fails to land.
Zvonimir misses with a short punch on the inside.
Judah tries a knee to the head but Zvonimir blocks it.
Zvonimir doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Judah tries to throw a body punch but Zvonimir avoids it by throwing Judah back against the cage.
Zvonimir tries a body shot but Judah blocks it.
Judah misses with a knee to the head.
Judah tries to land knees in the clinch but Zvonimir avoids the damage to the body.
Zvonimir blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T2#
Judah tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Judah doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Judah misses with some punches.
Judah connects with a nasty looking knee right to Zvonimir's face.
#CUT#
It looks like Dmitar Zvonimir has been cut.
Judah prevents a body shot from Zvonimir.
Zvonimir lands a left hand that snaps the head of Judah backwards.
Judah lands a hook that snaps the head of Zvonimir backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zvonimir tries to stall but Judah uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short left from Zvonimir.
Judah tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zvonimir's elbow.
Zvonimir lands with a right to the head.
Judah blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Judah tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Zvonimir swings wildly with an uppercut but Judah uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zvonimir misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Zvonimir fails to land.
Zvonimir effectively controlling the action here.
Zvonimir swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zvonimir lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
Judah lands a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Judah.
Judah is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zvonimir is defending well for now.
Judah lands a hook that snaps the head of Zvonimir backwards.
Judah lands a damaging elbow.
Judah looking to throw knees to the head but Zvonimir is blocking nicely.
Judah with a knee to the head.
Zvonimir lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Judah or not.
Zvonimir is trying to stall.
Zvonimir throws a punch but it's blocked by Judah.
Zvonimir lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Judah.
Zvonimir takes an elbow to the temple.
Judah misses with a knee strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zvonimir misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Judah creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Judah lands a nice uppercut.
Zvonimir dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Zvonimir misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T4#
Judah tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zvonimir's elbow.
I was talking to Judah's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Zvonimir lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Zvonimir.
Judah misses with a knee strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Judah.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Judah pushes Zvonimir back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zvonimir has a couple of punches blocked by Judah.
Judah with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Judah blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knees to the body from Judah.
Judah doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Judah lands with a right to the head.
Zvonimir tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zvonimir swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zvonimir swings wildly with an uppercut but Judah uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hook to the body lands for Zvonimir.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Zvonimir on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Judah dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Zvonimir throws a hook to the side of Judah's head but Judah sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Judah is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zvonimir can do to turn this around?
Judah scores with a jab.
A lazy body kick from Judah
letting Zvonimir counter with a right hand.
Judah takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Judah lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
Zvonimir darts in and clinches Judah up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Judah scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Judah.
A nice right hand lands inside from Judah.
Zvonimir working aggressively here.
Judah blocks a body shot from Zvonimir.
A short uppercut from Judah.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Judah gets through Zvonimir's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC#
Zvonimir is rocked!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Judah.
Zvonimir is still on wobbly legs! Can Judah finish him?
Judah dips a shoulder and cracks Zvonimir with a mighty uppercut! Zvonimir falls back against the cage and Judah unloads with a barrage of strikes! Zvonimir is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Judah screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Judah!
A relieved looking Daniel Judah thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
WFC 18:Miller vs Gold
Date: Dec 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Zvonimir throws a hook to the side of Joe's head but Joe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Joe changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Zvonimir throws a body kick that misses.
Zvonimir throws an off balance right hand
#TD2#
and Joe counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Zvonimir is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB2#
Joe drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Joe jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Joe with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joe won't allow Zvonimir to get back to his feet.
Joe chips away with some ground and pound.
Joe with a flurry of punches that miss.
Joe working some strikes from top position.#T1#
Zvonimir is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Joe is controlling him.
Joe wants to pass the guard but Zvonimir is keeping the position.
Zvonimir is looking to stand up but Joe isn't so interested in that idea.
Zvonimir working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Joe.
Joe won't allow Zvonimir to get back to his feet.
Zvonimir keeping moving, preventing Joe from controlling successfully.
Joe prevents Zvonimir from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A head kick by Zvonimir misses
and Joe counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dmitar Zvonimir is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zvonimir throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Joe counters with a takedown into side control.
Zvonimir pushes Joe away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Joe gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T2#
Joe trying to control the action but Zvonimir is working from the bottom.
Zvonimir is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Joe has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Zvonimir throws a right hand that misses
and Joe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Zvonimir misses. #CL#
Zvonimir takes the fight into the clinch. #T3#
Joe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Joe dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Joe is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#TD2#
Joe jumps into guard, dragging Zvonimir to the mat.
Zvonimir would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Zvonimir wants to stand and escape but instead Joe has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Zvonimir working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Joe.
Joe told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Zvonimir wants to stand and escape but Joe is having none of it.
Zvonimir preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
Joe stands up over Zvonimir, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Zvonimir wants to stand but Joe is controlling the position.
Joe scoring with some ground and pound.
Zvonimir is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Zvonimir avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zvonimir is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Joe is controlling him.
Zvonimir preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zvonimir avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Joe is working Zvonimir over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Zvonimir wants to stand but Joe is controlling the position.
Zvonimir trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Glass Joe dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL#
Joe gets tackled into the cage by Zvonimir. Zvonimir maintains the clinch.
Joe misses with a punch to the body.
Joe jumps guard but Zvonimir turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Joe manages to pull guard.
Zvonimir throwing strikes but missing.
Joe has a closed guard, preventing Zvonimir from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zvonimir is one step ahead there.
Joe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zvonimir trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zvonimir has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Zvonimir has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Joe is proving hard to escape from. #T1##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zvonimir rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Joe counters with a straight right hand.
Dmitar Zvonimir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zvonimir looks to throw the jab but Joe is out of range.
Joe is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Zvonimir misses the shot to the body.
Joe is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A low kick from Zvonimir is predictable there
and Joe counters with a series of strikes. Zvonimir will be more careful next time no doubt. #TD2#
Joe scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Zvonimir is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Joe has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Zvonimir parries the strikes from Joe easily there. Joe is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Zvonimir to escape.
Zvonimir is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Joe is controlling him well.
Joe sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Zvonimir is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Joe throws a strike aimed at the side of Zvonimir's head but Zvonimir avoids it well.#T2#
Zvonimir is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Joe is controlling him well.
Zvonimir is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joe working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Joe throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Zvonimir is trying to get back to his feet.
Joe landing strikes.
Joe scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Zvonimir to see if he's OK.#SUB2#
Joe is trying to get an arm triangle but Zvonimir is defending well.
Zvonimir wants to get back to his feet but Joe drags him back down.
Joe landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T3#
Zvonimir managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Joe.
#ES#
Zvonimir bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Joe throws a series of punches but Zvonimir avoids them all with ease.
Zvonimir throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD2#
and Joe counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Joe throwing strikes from guard but Zvonimir blocks nicely.
Zvonimir wants to get back to his feet but Joe is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Zvonimir preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Joe drops back looking for a leg! Zvonimir is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Zvonimir manages to kick Joe off! Joe jumps back into Zvonimir's guard.
Zvonimir wants to get back to his feet but Joe is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T4#
Joe's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Joe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joe scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Zvonimir avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Joe prevents Zvonimir from getting back to his feet.
Joe controls from within his opponent's guard.
Joe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Joe stops Zvonimir from standing up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Zvonimir lands with a nice combination. Joe backs away looking to recover.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Zvonimir gets caught flat footed, as Joe shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Joe lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Glass Joe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Zvonimir just misses with a punch to the body.
Zvonimir rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Joe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Glass Joe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Joe has taken the fight to the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Joe.
Joe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zvonimir lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Joe backwards.
Zvonimir lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Joe trying to stall but Zvonimir improves his position.
Joe is trying to stall.
Joe is trying to pull guard but Zvonimir has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joe tries to pull guard but Zvonimir holds him up against the cage and eventually Joe drops back down to his feet.
Joe blocks a body shot from Zvonimir.
Joe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zvonimir blocks an uppercut.
Zvonimir misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Joe fails to land.
Joe tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dmitar Zvonimir has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glass Joe.#T1#
The referee is keeping an eye on Zvonimir - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Joe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zvonimir blocking some punches.
Joe blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Joe - that landed with a thud.
Joe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Joe jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Zvonimir walks away with a smile on his face. Joe gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Joe gets tackled into the cage by Zvonimir. Zvonimir maintains the clinch.
Joe takes a shot to the head.
Zvonimir swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zvonimir throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Zvonimir.
Zvonimir throws a head punch that misses.
Dmitar Zvonimir has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Joe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zvonimir's elbow.
Joe tries to pull guard but Zvonimir forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Zvonimir fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Joe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dmitar Zvonimir has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Joe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Zvonimir.
Zvonimir lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Joe backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zvonimir working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Joe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zvonimir lands a right hand that snaps the head of Joe backwards. #ROC#
Joe is rocked!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Joe is still on wobbly legs! Can Zvonimir finish him?
Joe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zvonimir manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Joe tries to stall but Zvonimir uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Joe seems to have recovered his senses.
Joe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Joe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zvonimir throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Joe blocks a body shot from Zvonimir.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zvonimir.
Joe being controlled against the cage.
Joe tries to pull guard but Zvonimir won't allow it.
#T3#
Joe has a couple of punches blocked by Zvonimir.
A hook to the body from Zvonimir.
Joe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zvonimir can't find room to land a body shot as Joe controls the action.
Joe's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Joe misses with a body punch.
Joe prevents a body shot from Zvonimir.
Zvonimir tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Joe's elbow.
Zvonimir lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zvonimir misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zvonimir.
Zvonimir misses with a punch to the body.
Zvonimir lands with a right to the head.
Joe wants to take the fight to the mat but Zvonimir manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Joe lands with a left to the head.
Joe lands with a right to the head.
Zvonimir is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Joe is keeping busy.
Zvonimir has Joe pushed against the cage.#T4#
A head punch on the inside from Zvonimir fails to land.
Zvonimir stalling.
Joe tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Zvonimir just stands there and leans against the cage.
Zvonimir lands a body shot in the clinch.
Zvonimir lands with a short punch from the clinch.
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!
Joe tries to throw a body punch but Zvonimir avoids it by throwing Joe back against the cage.
Zvonimir lands a shoulder strike.
Zvonimir tries to work over Joe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zvonimir tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zvonimir lands a body shot in the clinch.
Glass Joe is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#TD2#
Joe jumps into guard, dragging Zvonimir to the mat.
Zvonimir in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Joe keeping moving, preventing Zvonimir from controlling successfully.
Zvonimir is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Zvonimir is looking to work some ground and pound but Joe has wrist control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dmitar Zvonimir showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Joe has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Glass Joe!
After the fight, Glass Joe was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
WFC 16:Rose vs Rurik
Date: Nov 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Zvonimir throws a sloppy head kick and James moves out of range easily.
Zvonimir throws a head kick but James moves out of range.
James fails to land the takedown.
James shoots for a double leg takedown but Zvonimir sprawls well. He's pushed James's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
James throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zvonimir's waist but Zvonimir gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing James off to one side.
Dmitar Zvonimir has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick James.
James shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zvonimir but Zvonimir pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Zvonimir throws a body punch but James moves out of range.
James shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zvonimir defends it nicely.
James shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zvonimir defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James shoots for a double leg takedown but Zvonimir sprawls well. He's pushed James's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Zvonimir leaves James with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
James looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T1#
Zvonimir tries to work over James's front leg with a kick but James checks it.
Zvonimir throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by James.
James shoots and misses
and James takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#
James is rocked!
Zvonimir lands a nice looking body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Zvonimir misses the target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from James.
A little feinted left hand from Zvonimir on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
James shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zvonimir but Zvonimir pushes him off and we're back to square one.
James with a lazy takedown attempt #KD#
and Zvonimir counters with a beautiful punch that sends James to the canvas!
James is still in real trouble! Can Zvonimir finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zvonimir sitting in guard, not really doing much.
James wants to stand up but Zvonimir is controlling him.
James seems to have recovered his senses.
Zvonimir scoring with punches to the head and body. #T2#
Zvonimir stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. James swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zvonimir is looking to work some ground and pound but James has wrist control.
James keeping moving, preventing Zvonimir from controlling successfully.
Zvonimir is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because James is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Zvonimir prevents James from getting back to his feet.
Zvonimir throws a big right hand that misses.
Zvonimir is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Zvonimir throwing strikes but missing.
James utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Zvonimir has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Zvonimir working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Zvonimir looking to sit in guard and control but James gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T3#
James stops Zvonimir from standing up.
James is looking to stand up but Zvonimir won't let him. #ES#
Zvonimir manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by James.
James throws an elbow that misses.
Zvonimir swings wildly with an uppercut but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zvonimir misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zvonimir throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jamess head.
Zvonimir avoids the elbow strike from James, against the cage.
Zvonimir is trying to maintain a safe position but James gets an underhook and turns Zvonimir into the cage.
James prevents a body shot from Zvonimir.
Zvonimir lands an uppercut.
James pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zvonimir.
A quick uppercut on the inside from James.
Zvonimir tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zvonimir is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T4#
James throws a head punch that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zvonimir.
James blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
James just leaning against Zvonimir, taking a breather.
Zvonimir misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zvonimir lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of James backwards.
James lands an uppercut.
Zvonimir lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zvonimir lands a left hand.
Zvonimir lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of James backwards.
Zvonimir working some nice short punches in the clinch.
James blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zvonimir pressing his opponent against the cage.
James misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zvonimir lands a body shot.
James is trying to stall.
James looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Good body shot from Zvonimir.
James looks winded!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zvonimir.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dmitar Zvonimir dominated that round.
That's time! Zvonimir's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Zvonimir throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
James darts in looking for a takedown but Zvonimir gets double underhooks and turns James into the cage.
James shoots in looking for a takedown but Zvonimir manages to keep the fight standing, pushing James's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Zvonimir throws a good cross that connects.
James shoots in and drives through. Zvonimir sprawls well.
Dmitar Zvonimir has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick James.
James fails with a takedown attempt.
Zvonimir throws a combination but it was largely blocked by James.
Zvonimir throws an overhand right that lands on James's shoulder, as James tries to avoid the shot.
James shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zvonimir as he avoids it easily.
Zvonimir throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
James checks a leg kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zvonimir misses with a looping right.
No luck with that takedown attempt from James. #KD#
Zvonimir moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! James goes down! Can Zvonimir finish him!?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zvonimir tries to free his leg and advance position but James is retaining full guard. #T1#
Zvonimir prevents James from getting back to his feet.
Zvonimir controlling from the top position.
Zvonimir is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that James can do to turn this around?
Zvonimir postures up and lands a big shot to James's brow.
James being controlled here, momentarily.
James preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Zvonimir stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. James swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zvonimir is looking to work some ground and pound but James has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zvonimir accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zvonimir postures up in James's guard and throws a big left but James blocks it.
Zvonimir wants to control from the top but James keeps moving.
James utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Zvonimir throwing strikes from guard but James blocks nicely.
James preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Zvonimir postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zvonimir looking to sit in guard and control but James gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
James has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Zvonimir is proving hard to escape from.
Zvonimir is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst James is controlling him.
James must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
James has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Zvonimir is proving hard to escape from. #T3#
Zvonimir wants to get back to his feet but James is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #ES#
Zvonimir scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Zvonimir tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD2#
James bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Zvonimir throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
James misses with a takedown attempt - Zvonimir sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Zvonimir looks to score with a jab to the body but James is just out of range.
Rick James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
James tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Zvonimir defends well and James ends up having to push Zvonimir into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Zvonimir moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dmitar Zvonimir is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
James has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Zvonimir.
James is breathing heavily.#KD#
Zvonimir bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops James! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
#T4#
Zvonimir scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Zvonimir loads up on a big left hand. James felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Zvonimir looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! James can't hide his disappointment, as Zvonimir celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dmitar Zvonimir!
A very excited looking Dmitar Zvonimir 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:
WFC 14:Wolf vs Iceberg
Date: Nov 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Zvonimir lands a jab to the head.
#CUT#
It looks like Ivan Emelianenko has been cut.
Zvonimir swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Emelianenko.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Zvonimir slips under a jab from Emelianenko.#KD#
Zvonimir lands a big shot that drops Emelianenko! Can he finish him?
#ROC#
Emelianenko is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Emelianenko has momentary wrist control but Zvonimir slips an elbow through the middle.
Emelianenko is still in real trouble! Can Zvonimir finish him?
Emelianenko really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zvonimir. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Zvonimir arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Emelianenko's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dmitar Zvonimir!
During a confident post fight interview, Dmitar Zvonimir thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 145
Date: Sep 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bickle.
Bickle takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bickle has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Joshua.
Bickle on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Joshua. Joshua obviously looking to wear him down.
Joshua's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bickle connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Joshua scrambles back to his feet.
Joshua tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bickle changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bickle loads up on a big right hand but Joshua slips the punch.
Joshua throws a big counter head kick but Bickle avoids it with no problem.
Bickle throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bickle takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Joshua looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Joshua is looking to clinch but Bickle is avoiding it.
Nice defenses there by Joshua.
A combination from Bickle does no damage.
Joshua checks the leg kick.
Joshua avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bickle throws a low kick but Joshua avoids it.
Joshua's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bickle under the eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joshua slips a straight right by Bickle.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bickle.#T1##TD#
Bickle closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bickle lands in his opponent's guard.
Bickle throwing strikes from guard but Joshua blocks nicely.
Joshua is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bickle is controlling him.
Joshua looking to control.
Joshua is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bickle is controlling him.
Bickle scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T2#
Bickle trying to control the position from guard on top but Joshua is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bickle is working Joshua over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bickle wants to control from the top but Joshua keeps moving.
Bickle throwing strikes from guard but Joshua blocks nicely.
Joshua keeping moving, preventing Bickle from controlling successfully.
Joshua looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bickle is one step ahead there.
Bickle trying to control but Joshua is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Bickle fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Joshua checks it well.
Joshua ducks under a wild hook from Bickle.
Joshua dodges the punch combination from Bickle.
Joshua thows a body kick. Bickle tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Bickle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bickle throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Joshua misses with a head kick.
Bickle moves out of range of the body kick.
Bickle finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Joshua.
Bickle will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bickle tries a head kick but it misses.
#T4#
Joshua missing with a left hand there. Bickle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bickle tries to land a front kick but Joshua steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bickle takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Bickle takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Joshua connects with the punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bickle throws a low kick but Joshua moves out of range easily.
Joshua throws out a counter right but Bickle avoids it with no problem.
Bickle looks to land a body kick but Joshua moved away.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Joshua listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CL2#
Joshua moves into the clinch successfully.
Bickle blocking some punches.
Bickle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Joshua keeps control of Bickle as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bickle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Joshua's elbow.
Joshua pushes Bickle back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bickle scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bickle lands a knee to the body.
#BC2#
Joshua escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Joshua feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bickle's calf.
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 Travis Bickle will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Bickle finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Joshua feints and then cracks Bickle's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bickle down.
Bickle lands a nice looking body kick.
Joshua pushes Bickle away with a front kick.
Joshua keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bickle lands a nice looking body shot.
Bickle fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Joshua throws out a counter right but Bickle avoids it with no problem.
Bickle throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Joshua's waist but Joshua gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bickle off to one side.
Bickle misses with a straight left.
Joshua throws a leg kick that misses.
A jab lands there for Bickle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joshua throws a leg kick but Bickle sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bickle throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Joshua appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Joshua avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Joshua.
Joshua throws a half hearted mid kick.#T1#
Bickle takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bickle scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bickle throws a body kick that misses.
Daniel Joshua is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bickle fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Travis Bickle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Joshua lands a head kick. Bickle smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT2#
It looks like Travis Bickle has been cut.
Daniel Joshua seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bickle throws a head kick that misses.
Bickle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Joshua.
Joshua connects with a leg kick. Bickle looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Joshua throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Bickle counters with a good low kick that Joshua was not able to check.
Bickle throws out a leg kick but Joshua moves out of range and Bickle only half commits.
Joshua looks to throw the jab but Bickle is out of range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bickle crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Joshua - the referee stops the clock and Bickle gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Joshua. Bickle manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Bickle blocks a head kick by Joshua.
Joshua pushes Bickle away with a front kick.
A cross from Bickle lands.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bickle lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bickle misses with a double jab.
Joshua appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Joshua throws a push kick but Bickle slaps the foot to one side.
Joshua takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Joshua scores with a jab. Bickle acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The fighters circling - Bickle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bickle throws a good cross that connects.
Bickle uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bickle throws a big shot that misses.
Bickle waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Joshua.
Joshua throws a counter combo.
Bickle moves out of range as Joshua strikes.
Joshua pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Joshua throws a leg kick that misses.
Bickle on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Joshua thows a body kick. Bickle tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The fighters circling - Bickle throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Bickle is looking to land body kicks.
Joshua throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Joshua misses with a straight left.
Bickle was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bickle fails with the takedown.
Bickle throws a lazy right hand but Joshua sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Joshua throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bickle is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bickle pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bickle is trying hard to land a takedown here. Joshua sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Joshua connects with a solid leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Joshua, right into the meat.
Joshua moves away from the strike by Bickle.
Bickle steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Joshua.
Bickle throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bickle will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Bickle checks a leg kick nicely.
Joshua lands a front kick.#T4#
A solid body kick from Joshua.
Joshua throws the kick towards the body but Bickle avoids it.
Bickle moves out of range as Joshua throws a body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joshua takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Joshua looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab lands there for Bickle.
Joshua throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bickle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Joshua doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bickle keeps the fight on the outside.
Bickle connects with a solid leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Bickle.
Bickle throws a big shot that misses.
Joshua throws an off balance right hand
and Bickle counters with a nice uppercut.
Bickle throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bickle avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Joshua lands a nice looking body kick.
Joshua jabs at Bickle's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Daniel Joshua will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Travis Bickle's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Joshua looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bickle misses the shot to the body.
Bickle throws a sloppy head kick and Joshua moves out of range easily.
Bickle steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Joshua.
It looked like Bickle was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Joshua.
Joshua moves out of range as Bickle strikes.
Bickle scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bickle misses with a few strikes there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Joshua! But no joy.
Bickle looks to throw the jab but Joshua is out of range.
Joshua tries to clinch but Bickle moves out of range.
Joshua ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A solid leg kick lands there for Joshua.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joshua takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bickle sizes up Joshua with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Joshua fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bickle has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Joshua misses with a kick to the body.
Bickle changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bickle shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Joshua! But no joy.
An inside leg kick from Joshua misses. #T1#
Joshua jabs Bickle right on the nose. Bickle blinks but takes it well.
Bickle goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Joshua slips a jab from Bickle.
Joshua fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bickle has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bickle smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bickle throws a jab when Joshua was well out of range.
Bickle stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Joshua.
Bickle throws a leg kick
and Joshua counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice sprawl there from Joshua as Bickle shoots in.
A low kick from Bickle is predictable there
and Joshua makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Bickle really felt that one!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Joshua throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bickle shoots for a takedown but Joshua saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
It seemed like Joshua was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Joshua gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joshua tries a head kick but it misses.
Joshua throws a wild body kick that Bickle sees coming a mile off.
Joshua gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#T2#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Joshua, right into the meat.
Bickle lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Joshua moves away from the strike by Bickle.
Joshua steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bickle.
A big right from Joshua misses.
Nice body punch from Joshua.
Bickle loads up on a big right hand but Joshua slips the punch.#TD#
Bickle scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Bickle controlling the pace.
Bickle thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Joshua wants to improve his position but Bickle is controlling well.
Bickle content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3#
Joshua works his way to full guard. Good work.
Joshua looking to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Joshua is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Bickle has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Joshua avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bickle looking to control.
#T4#
My spies in BimmerHaus inform me that Joshua has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Joshua throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Joshua got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bickle has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Joshua has managed to get both his arms back between Bickle's legs - danger averted.
Joshua stands up over Bickle, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bickle tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Travis Bickle.
I think Bickle has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Travis Bickle!
In his post fight interview, Travis Bickle started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 123
Date: Jun 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Bickle throws a body kick that misses.
Joshua pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bickle is out of range and Joshua settles back down.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Joshua, as that shot connected.
Bickle throws a body shot but no joy.
Bickle loads up on a big right hand but Joshua slips the punch.
Bickle scores with a nice body kick.
#CL#
Bickle gets tackled into the cage by Joshua. Joshua maintains the clinch.
Bickle throws a head punch that misses.
Bickle tries to work over Joshua's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Joshua effectively controlling the action here.
Joshua lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bickle tries to land knees in the clinch but Joshua avoids the damage to the body.
Bickle is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bickle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Joshua working Bickle over with knees to the body.
Joshua creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bickle's defenses. #CUT#
It looks like Travis Bickle has been cut.
Joshua tries a body shot but Bickle blocks it.
Joshua can't find room to land a body shot as Bickle controls the action.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bickle has Joshua pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Joshua manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T1#
Joshua lands a body shot in the clinch.
Joshua lands an elbow inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Joshua.
Bickle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Joshua tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bickle's elbow.
Bickle is working for takedown but Joshua is calmly controlling the position for now.
Daniel Joshua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Travis Bickle.#BC#
Joshua's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bickle tries to clinch but Joshua moves out of range.
Bickle throws a leg kick but Joshua sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bickle sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A clash of legs there as Bickle blocks the low kick.
Bickle attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bickle throws out a leg kick but Joshua moves out of range and Bickle only half commits. #CL2#
Bickle rushes Joshua and presses him up against the cage.
Joshua blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bickle throws an elbow but it misses.
Bickle blocks an elbow strike from Joshua.
Joshua lands an elbow inside.
Joshua managing to block the knees to the body from Bickle.
#T2#
A head punch on the inside from Joshua fails to land.
Bickle softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bickle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Bickle presses Joshua against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bickle blocks an uppercut.
Joshua effectively controlling the action here.
Joshua can't find room to land a body shot as Bickle controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Joshua fails to land.
Joshua tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bickle's elbow.
Bickle lands with a right to the head.
Bickle missing with knees to the body.
#TD2#
Bickle turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Bickle manages to end up in side control.
Bickle throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Joshua tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Joshua is not content to let Bickle control the position.
Bickle throws an elbow but Joshua slips to the side and avoids it well.
Bickle throws a strike aimed at the side of Joshua's head but Joshua avoids it well.
Bickle trying to control the position but Joshua is working away.
Joshua can't do much from the bottom here.
Bickle throws a strike aimed at the side of Joshua's head but Joshua avoids it well.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Bickle is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Joshua has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bickle sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Joshua is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Bickle thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Joshua is not content to let Bickle control the position.
An elbow from Bickle crashes against the mat.
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 Daniel Joshua will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Travis Bickle's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Bickle moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Joshua misses with a body shot.
Bickle misses with a right hand
and Joshua counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bickle is looking to score with low kicks.
Bickle fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Joshua is out of range.
Bickle thumps Joshua with a low kick.
A head kick by Bickle misses
and Joshua counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bickle's knee momentarily.
Joshua throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bickle has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Joshua.
Joshua chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bickle can pounce on him.
Joshua lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bickle checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joshua lands a nice shot that snaps Bickle's head back.
A slapping leg kick lands for Joshua.
#CL2#
Bickle clinches up with Joshua and pushes him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joshua goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bickle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Bickle tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Joshua avoids it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bickle.
Joshua looking to stall.
Joshua misses with a hook to the ribs.
Joshua doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Joshua on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Joshua blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bickle misses with an elbow over the top.
Joshua lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bickle throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joshuas head.
Bickle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Joshua.
Joshua throws a punch but it's blocked by Bickle.
Bickle prevents a body shot from Joshua. #TD2#
Bickle drags the fight down to the ground.
Joshua wants to stand and escape but instead Bickle has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##T2#
Joshua has momentary wrist control but Bickle slips an elbow through the middle.
Bickle wants to control from the top but Joshua keeps moving.
Bickle controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bickle trying to control the position from guard on top but Joshua is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bickle stopping the sweep attempt from Joshua.
Bickle is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
Joshua looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bickle is one step ahead there.
Bickle trying to control the position from guard on top but Joshua is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Joshua is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bickle throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Joshua wants to sweep here but Bickle controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Joshua scores with the left hand. Bickle knows he should have avoided that one.
Bickle scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Joshua sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Joshua swings for the body but Bickle moves out of range.
Joshua keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Joshua displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bickle.
Joshua looks to land a body kick but Bickle moved away.
A jab from Joshua misses.
Good work by Bickle as he checks the leg kick.
Bickle steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Bickle moves out of range of the body kick.
Joshua throws the kick towards the body but Bickle avoids it.
Bickle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Travis Bickle will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Travis Bickle's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Bickle on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Joshua. Joshua obviously looking to wear him down.
Bickle throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Joshua's waist but Joshua gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bickle off to one side.
Bickle scores with a leg kick.
Joshua cracks Bickle with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bickle with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Joshua loads up on a big right hand but Bickle slips the punch.
Joshua misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL#
Joshua takes the fight into the clinch.
Bickle misses with a punch on the inside.
Bickle is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Joshua prevents a body shot from Bickle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joshua blocks an uppercut.
Joshua swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Joshua blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Still in the clinch, Bickle scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bickle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bickle trying to land knees to the body.
#T1#
Joshua goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Joshua fails to land.
Joshua is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bickle trying to land knees to the body.
Joshua lands with a left to the head.
Bickle lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Joshua doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bickle works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bickle avoiding damage as Joshua throws knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bickle just misses with a elbow thrown towards Joshua's brow.
Joshua tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bickle missing with knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Bickle.
Bickle has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Joshua seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Bickle can turn it around.#BC#
Joshua breaks the clinch.
Daniel Joshua is winning the standup battle so far.
A swing and a miss from Bickle.#TD2#
Bickle drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joshua takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#T2#
Bickle throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Travis Bickle has got the better of the ground game so far.
Joshua holding on.
Bickle in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Bickle working the ground and pound.
Joshua avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Bickle.
Bickle is looking to take a break and control but Joshua is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3##SU2#
Bickle stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Bickle tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bickle missing with a left hand there. Joshua was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bickle tries to close the distance and clinch up but Joshua swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bickle moves out of range of the strikes.
Daniel Joshua is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bickle misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bickle fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Joshua is out of range.
Joshua throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bickle.
Daniel Joshua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Travis Bickle.
Joshua works over Bickle's head and body with a nice combination.#T4#
Nice sprawl there from Joshua as Bickle shoots in.
Bickle misses with a head kick.
Joshua slaps away a takedown attempt from Bickle, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bickle takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Joshua checks the leg kick.
Bickle takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Joshua with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bickle checks a low kick from Joshua.
Joshua moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBickle.
Bickle is looking to score with low kicks.
Joshua chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bickle looks to land a body kick but Joshua moved away.
Bickle shoots in for a takedown but Joshua shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
It looks like Joshua has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Left hook, right uppercut from Joshua.
Joshua misses with a low kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Joshua finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Daniel Joshua.
I think Joshua has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Daniel Joshua!
After winning the bout, Daniel Joshua 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:
GKNY 120 - Cooke vs Cole
Date: Mar 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Nilsen has his takedown stuffed
and Joshua counters with a thumping low kick.
Nilsen slips a jab and a cross from Joshua.
Nilsen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joshua misses with a looping left.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Nilsen crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Joshua - the referee stops the clock and Nilsen gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Joshua. Nilsen manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nilsen has his takedown stuffed
and Joshua connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joshua throws a leg kick but Nilsen checks it.
Nilsen walks into a jab.#CUT#
It looks like Dennis Nilsen has been cut.
Joshua shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T1##TD2#
Nilsen shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Nilsen showed some decent athleticism there.
Nilsen prevents Joshua from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joshua wants to control but Nilsen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nilsen is pressing down on Joshua's thigh, looking to free his foot. Joshua is holding on for now.
Joshua missing with punches from the bottom.
Nilsen controlling the action here.
Joshua wants to control but Nilsen is keeping busy.
#T2#
Nilsen tries to pass to full mount but Joshua defends it.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Still in half guard, Nilsen seems content to control.#SUB2#
Nilsen is working for a submission of some sort.
Well, if Nilsen 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.
#T3#
Nilsen is stalling here. Joshua is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Nilsen seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Joshua has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Nilsen tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Joshua easily slips into full mount!
Nilsen can't escape the position.
Joshua controlling the position easily from mount.
Nilsen is desperately trying to improve his position but Joshua has a good base and remains in mount.
Nilsen is still trying to improve position.#T4#
Nilsen tries to hold on but Joshua pushes him away.
Nilsen tries to reverse the position but Joshua maintains control.
Joshua sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Joshua avoids the attempt from Nilsen to control.
Nilsen is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nilsen wants to hold on but Joshua pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Joshua dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dennis Nilsen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Joshua throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Joshua gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Nilsen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Nilsen not doing much here.
Daniel Joshua overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nilsen is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Joshua not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nilsen sitting in guard here, content to control.
Joshua keeping moving, preventing Nilsen from controlling successfully. #T1#
Nilsen is fighting to break Joshua's control of his arms but Joshua is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Nilsen preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Nilsen throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Joshua was covering up waiting for the punch and Nilsen finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Joshua tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nilsen wants to control from the top but Joshua keeps moving.
Nilsen postures up.
#T2#
Nilsen advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Nilsen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Joshua on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Joshua tries to get out of the position.
Joshua is not content to let Nilsen control the position.
You can see the frustration on Joshua's face as Nilsen controls the position. #T3#
Joshua regains half guard.
Joshua is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Nilsen jumps into side control!
Nilsen taking a breather here.
Nilsen trying to control the position but Joshua is working away.
Nilsen content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Joshua is not content to let Nilsen control the position. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Nilsen tries for a kimura but Joshua is defending well.
Nilsen is staying tight to Joshua's torso, preventing him from escaping. #SUB2#
Nilsen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Joshua is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Nilsen has just dragged him back down to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dennis Nilsen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dennis Nilsen'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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##TD2#
Nilsen feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Nilsen advances to half guard.
Nilsen is controlling the pace.
Nilsen is stalling here. Joshua is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Nilsen seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Joshua has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Nilsen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Joshua wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nilsen wants to control but Joshua postures up.
Nilsen is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Nilsen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Joshua's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Nilsen is trying to control but Joshua manages to pass to mount!
Joshua tries to control but Nilsen wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joshua avoids the attempt from Nilsen to control.#T2#
Nilsen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Nilsen wants to control but Joshua is having none of it.
Joshua knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nilsen on the ground.
Nilsen is trying to escape the mount.
Nilsen tries to hold on but Joshua pushes him away. #T3#
Nilsen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Nilsen tries to hold on but Joshua pushes him away.
Nilsen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nilsen gets back to half guard.
Joshua wants to stand but Nilsen has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Nilsen wants to control but Joshua is keeping busy.
Nilsen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Joshua. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Nilsen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Joshua pulls his head out easily.
Nilsen wants to improve his position but Joshua is controlling well.
Nilsen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Nilsen controlling Joshua's posture. #SUB2#
Joshua got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nilsen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Joshua has managed to get both his arms back between Nilsen's legs - danger averted.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Daniel Joshua.
I think Joshua has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Joshua!
A very excited looking Daniel Joshua 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:
MMAHelsinki - 67
Date: Oct 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Joshua misses with a body shot.
Scheiner just misses with a punch to the body.
Scheiner throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Joshua counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Scheiner goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Joshua tried to score with a low kick but Scheiner checks it.
Joshua takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Joshua bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It seemed like Joshua was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Scheiner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Joshua throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Scheiner will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Scheiner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joshua manages to avoid it.
Joshua looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Scheiner scores with a jab to the body.
Scheiner looks to throw the jab but Joshua is out of range.
Scheiner takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T1#
Joshua swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Scheiner.
Scheiner misses with a hook
and Joshua counters with a stiff right hand.
Scheiner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Joshua.
Scheiner connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Joshua momentarily.
Joshua circles away from the clinch attempt.
Joshua ducks under a wild hook from Scheiner.
Scheiner digs a good hook to Joshua's body.
Good exchange - Scheiner coming out on top.
A slow jab from Joshua misses its intended target.
Scheiner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joshua was well out of range. Poor timing from Scheiner.
Scheiner misses with a wild body shot.
Scheiner lands a jab to the head.
Nice defenses there by Joshua.
Scheiner swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Joshua counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joshua ducks under a wild hook from Scheiner.#T2#
Scheiner goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Scheiner throws a lazy right hand but Joshua sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Scheiner misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Scheiner.
Joshua's corner calls for a 1-2. Joshua obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Joshua cracks Scheiner with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Joshua lands with a thumping leg kick.
Joshua avoids the body shot from Scheiner.
Joshua lands a nice hook to Scheiner's body. Scheiner takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A punch combination from Scheiner misses. #CL#
Scheiner clinches up with Joshua and pushes him back against the cage.
Scheiner has a couple of punches blocked by Joshua.
#T3#
Joshua misses with a hook to the ribs.
Joshua lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Joshua breaks the clinch.
Scheiner lands a jab to Joshua's midsection.
Rickey Scheiner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scheiner sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Joshua bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Scheiner's head.
Joshua looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Joshua missing with a left hand there. Scheiner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Scheiner lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A slow jab from Scheiner misses its intended target.
Joshua turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Scheiner slips a straight right by Joshua.
Scheiner misses with a body punch
and Joshua counters with a slapping leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Scheiner moves into the clinch.
Joshua blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Joshua throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Scheiner lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Joshua backwards. #T4#
Joshua misses with some punches.
#BC#
Scheiner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Scheiner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Joshua.
Joshua goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Joshua takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Joshua changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Scheiner swings widly with a right hand
and Joshua counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Scheiner wants to clinch
and Joshua counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Scheiner is breathing heavily.
Scheiner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Joshua.
Joshua jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scheiner throws an overhand right that lands on Joshua's shoulder, as Joshua tries to avoid the shot.
Joshua swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Scheiner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joshua looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Joshua walks into a jab.
Joshua dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
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 Rickey Scheiner will probably get the nod.
That's time! Scheiner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Joshua scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Joshua throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Scheiner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Joshua.
Joshua has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Joshua there as he acknowledges the shot.
A combination from Scheiner does no damage.
Joshua keeps the fight on the outside.
Scheiner misses with a lunging right hand
and Joshua makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Scheiner swings widly with a right hand
letting Joshua counter with a right hand.
Scheiner missing with a left hand there. Joshua was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A punch combination from Joshua misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joshua throws a jab but it's blocked by Scheiner.
Scheiner slips under a jab from Joshua.
Scheiner slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Joshua slips a jab from Scheiner.
Scheiner rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Joshua counters with a nice body kick. #T1#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Joshua.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Joshua with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Joshua throws a leg kick which misses Scheiner's front leg but catches the back leg as Scheiner tries to avoid it.
A jab from Joshua finds it's way through Scheiner's defenses.
Scheiner throws a body shot but no joy.
Joshua throws out a counter right but Scheiner avoids it with no problem.#KD2#
Joshua cracks Scheiner with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Scheiner looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Joshua finish him?
#ROC2#
Scheiner is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scheiner misses with a wild body shot.
Oh Scheiner is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Scheiner has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Joshua.
Scheiner misses with a shot to the body
and Joshua counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Daniel Joshua!
A victorious Daniel Joshua 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:
MMAHelsinki - 59
Date: Sep 03, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Petrosyan closes the distance and pushes Joshua back into the cage.
Petrosyan misses with an elbow over the top.
Petrosyan cracks Joshua with a nice body shot.
Petrosyan putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Joshua in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Joshua.
Joshua utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Petrosyan throws an elbow but misses.
Petrosyan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Joshua blocks it with crossed arms.
Petrosyan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Joshua working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
With the fighters up against the cage, Petrosyan throws an elbow but misses.
Joshua lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #CUT#
It looks like Armen Petrosyan has been cut.#BC#
Joshua breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Petrosyan closes the distance looking to clinch
and Joshua counters with a low kick, right behind Petrosyan 's knee.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Petrosyan 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joshua connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Petrosyan momentarily.
Petrosyan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Joshua definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Petrosyan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Joshua thinks about countering with a body kick.
Petrosyan tries to clinch but Joshua moves out of range.
Joshua appears to be looking for a big counter.
Petrosyan tries to clinch but Joshua moves out of range.
Petrosyan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Petrosyan closes the distance looking to clinch
and Joshua counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Petrosyan tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Joshua counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Joshua connects with a body shot that sends Petrosyan's belly button to the back.
Petrosyan closes the distance looking to clinch
and Petrosyan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#
Petrosyan is rocked!
Petrosyan closes the distance looking to clinch
and Joshua counters with a nice body kick.
Petrosyan is still on wobbly legs! Can Joshua finish him?
Armen Petrosyan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petrosyan looks winded!
Joshua darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Petrosyan's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Joshua before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Daniel Joshua!
Daniel Joshua 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:
MMAHelsinki - 54
Date: Aug 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Joshua throws a head kick but Lecter moves out of range.
Lecter looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Joshua steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lecter.
Joshua slips a straight right by Lecter.
A big right from Lecter misses.
Joshua lands a really nice looking cross but Lecter seems unphased.
Joshua throws a lazy body kick
and Lecter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#
It looks like Daniel Joshua has been cut.
Lecter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lecter throws a lazy right hand but Joshua sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice body kick there by Joshua.
Joshua scores with a push kick.
Hannibal Lecter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Lecter tries to keep at a distance but Joshua has taken the fight into the clinch.
Joshua misses with a punch to the body.
Lecter manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Joshua scores with a shot to the side of Lecter's head. #T1#
Joshua keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lecter's efforts to push away.
Lecter throws a punch but it's blocked by Joshua.
A short left from Joshua.
Joshua slows down the pace here.
Joshua blocks an uppercut.
Joshua misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lecter taking a breather.
Lecter's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Joshua content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Joshua blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lecter is looking to control Joshua's arms but Joshua gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lecter has his back to the cage.
Lecter throws a head punch that misses.
Joshua is pushing Lecter up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Joshua takes a shot to the head.
Joshua scores with a hook to the body.#T2#
Lecter takes a shot to the head.
Joshua keeps control of Lecter as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Joshua misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lecter is trying to break the clinch but Joshua is controlling him.
Lecter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Joshua throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lecters head.
Joshua lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lecter backwards.
Lecter is trying to push Joshua away but Joshua has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Joshua lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joshua tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lecter makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lecter throws an elbow that misses.
Lecter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lecter wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Joshua works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lecter misses with the head strike.
Joshua has Lecter pressed against the cage, preventing Lecter from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Joshua.
Lecter blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lecter has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Joshua seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Lecter can turn it around.
Lecter is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Joshua trying to land knees to the body.
#T3#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Joshua.
Lecter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Joshua's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Joshua goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Joshua putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lecter in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Lecter looks winded!
Joshua lands a body shot in the clinch.
#BC#
Joshua pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Joshua throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Joshua. Lecter shrugs it off though.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Joshua. Lecter shrugs it off though.
Joshua scores with a nice body kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Joshua.
Joshua thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lecter if he has to take too many more of those.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Joshua has Lecter up against the cage in a clinch.
Joshua lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T4#
Lecter prevents a body shot from Joshua.
Joshua misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Joshua stalls.
Knees in the clinch landing for Joshua.
Joshua tries to work over Lecter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Joshua lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Lecter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Joshua. Lecter shrugs it off though.
Joshua connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lecter throws a hook but Joshua blocks it.
We've been told by Joshua's head coaches at Casino that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Joshua lands with a good body shot.
Lecter throws a shot from downtown. Joshua moves away and avoids it.
Joshua scores with a kick to the midsection.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lecter crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Joshua - the referee stops the clock and Lecter gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Joshua. Lecter manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Joshua dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Daniel Joshua's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Joshua works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Joshua with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Joshua moves out of range of the strikes.
Lecter bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Joshua's head backwards.
Lecter steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Joshua. That one must have hurt.
Joshua bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Lecter tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL#
Joshua gets a clinch.
Joshua gets through Lecter's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Joshua scores with a shoulder strike.
Joshua tries to work over Lecter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lecter is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Joshua scores with a shoulder strike.
Lecter misses with the head strike.
Nice elbow from Joshua.
Joshua lands with a right to the head.
Joshua stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Joshua presses Lecter against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T1#
Knees in the clinch landing for Joshua.
Joshua digs a right hand underneath Lecter's ribcage. Lecter let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Joshua lands a body punch.
Joshua misses with a hook to the ribs.
A body shot lands from Joshua.
Nice body punch from Joshua - that landed with a thud.
Knees in the clinch landing for Joshua.
Joshua is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lecter can do to turn this around?
A bit of stalling here from Joshua.
Joshua lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Joshua lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Joshua.
Lecter has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Joshua.
Joshua lands a body shot in the clinch.
Joshua lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Joshua lands a good knee to the midsection. Lecter won't want to take too many of those.
Daniel Joshua has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Joshua landing knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joshua misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
Lecter manages to break the clinch.
Lecter thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Lecter steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Joshua. That one must have hurt.
Joshua keeps Lecter at a distance using the push kick.
Lecter on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#KD#
Joshua lands a big head kick that sends Lecter tumbling to the mat! Joshua takes a step backwards and waves Lecter back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Lecter is rocked!#CL2#
Lecter closes the distance and pushes Joshua back into the cage.
Lecter is still on wobbly legs! Can Joshua finish him?
Joshua scores with a hook to the body.
Joshua digs a right hand underneath Lecter's ribcage. Lecter let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Joshua lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lecter seems to have recovered his senses.
Joshua lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Joshua lands a nice shot to the body.
The referee calls for Joshua to work.
Joshua goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Joshua lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lecter.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Joshua.
A short uppercut from Joshua.
A short left from Joshua. #T3#
Joshua blocking some punches.
Joshua tries to work over Lecter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Joshua effectively controlling the action here.
Lecter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lecter's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Joshua misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Joshua - that landed with a thud.
Joshua works on Lecter's body with a couple of short punches.
Joshua cracks Lecter with a nice body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Joshua.
Joshua pushes off an throws an elbow but Lecter leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Joshua tries to work over Lecter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Joshua.
Joshua is working Lecter over against the cage.
Joshua scores with a shoulder strike.
Joshua stalling the fight.
A left hand lands to the body for Joshua.
#T4#
A right hand to the body from Joshua.
Joshua is stalling here.
Joshua scores with a shot to the side of Lecter's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joshua lands a shot to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Joshua.
Joshua gets through Lecter's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Joshua lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lecter backwards.
Lecter pushes off an throws an elbow but Joshua leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Joshua lands a right hand.
Joshua lands a hook that snaps the head of Lecter backwards.
Joshua lands a hook that snaps the head of Lecter backwards.
Knees in the clinch landing for Joshua.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Joshua.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A body shot lands from Joshua.
Joshua lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lecter backwards.
Joshua gets through Lecter's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Joshua throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lecters head.
Lecter missing with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Joshua dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Daniel Joshua's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Joshua rushes Lecter and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Joshua blocks a body shot from Lecter.
Joshua lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lecter is looking to control Joshua's arms but Joshua gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lecter has his back to the cage.
Joshua is working Lecter over against the cage.
Joshua tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lecter avoids it.
Joshua avoiding damage as Lecter throws knees to the body.
Joshua digs a right hand underneath Lecter's ribcage. Lecter let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Joshua lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Joshua.
Joshua gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Joshua pushes Lecter back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Joshua stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joshua tries to throw a body punch but Lecter avoids it by throwing Joshua back against the cage.
Joshua utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Joshua lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lecter.
Joshua lands with a light punch inside.
A short body shot lands from Joshua as the two fighters clinch.
Lecter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
A hook to the body from Joshua.
A short right from Joshua on the inside.
Joshua lands a shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Joshua.
Joshua unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lecter lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A shot in the inside from Joshua. #BC#
Joshua's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Joshua gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Joshua lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Joshua works on Lecter's body with a couple of short punches.#BC#
Joshua breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Joshua lands the left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circle, before Joshua throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Lecter's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Joshua lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Daniel Joshua!
An out of breath Daniel Joshua thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Hannibal Lecter was interviewed post fight and said 'i think he put his finger up my bum'.
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MMAHelsinki - 49
Date: Jul 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Tyrone Jones is looking to land body kicks.
Joshua wants to clinch up but Tyrone Jones keeps it at a distance.
Tyrone Jones misses with a body kick.
Tyrone Jones throws a low kick but Joshua moves out of range easily.
Tyrone Jones misses with a straight left.
Joshua bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Joshua throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tyrone Jones takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tyrone Jones looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tyrone Jones fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Joshua looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tyrone Jones tries to score a power double leg takedown but Joshua sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tyrone Jones somewhat.
Tyrone Jones scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyrone Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joshua was well out of range. Poor timing from Tyrone Jones.
Joshua tries to clinch but Tyrone Jones moves out of range.
Tyrone Jones scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Joshua blocks the body kick.
#T1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tyrone Jones.
Good standup being displayed there by Tyrone Jones as he connects with a hook.
Tyrone Jones pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Joshua tries a quick counter leg kick but Tyrone Jones is wise to it.
Russell Tyrone Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tyrone Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Joshua's shoulder, as Joshua tries to avoid the shot.
Joshua throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Good work by Tyrone Jones as he checks the leg kick.
Tyrone Jones on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tyrone Jones ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tyrone Jones will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tyrone Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Joshua moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Joshua throws a nice inside leg kick.
Joshua has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tyrone Jones finds it's way round the side to connect with Joshua's head.
Tyrone Jones fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice inside leg kick there by Joshua. That's going to slow Tyrone Jones down.
Tyrone Jones is looking to wear down Joshua with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tyrone Jones connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Joshua on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Joshua lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T2#
Joshua tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tyrone Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Joshua throws a leg kick which misses Tyrone Jones's front leg but catches the back leg as Tyrone Jones tries to avoid it.
Tyrone Jones throws a solid leg kick but Joshua takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tyrone Jones, as that shot connected.
Tyrone Jones moves out of range of the body kick.
Tyrone Jones lands a nice leg kick that just misses Joshua's sensitive parts.
Tyrone Jones lands a really nice looking cross but Joshua seems unphased.
Tyrone Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Joshua.
Tyrone Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Joshua tries to clinch up.
Joshua tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tyrone Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Joshua tries to close the distance and clinch but Tyrone Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Daniel Joshua is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tyrone Jones scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Joshua on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tyrone Jones throws a body kick that misses. #T3#
Joshua keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones scores with a punch to the head.
Tyrone Jones throws an off balance right hand
#CL2#
and Joshua counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Joshua.
Tyrone Jones on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Joshua scores with a shoulder strike.
Tyrone Jones prevents a body shot from Joshua.
Tyrone Jones working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tyrone Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Tyrone Jones cracks Joshua with a nice body shot.
Tyrone Jones takes an elbow to the temple.
Tyrone Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tyrone Jones. #BC#
Tyrone Jones manages to break the clinch.
Joshua lands with a good body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A decent looking cross lands there for Joshua.
Joshua is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Joshua fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tyrone Jones checks it well.
Joshua moves out of range of the body kick.#T4#
Tyrone Jones darts in looking for a takedown but Joshua gets double underhooks and turns Tyrone Jones into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Russell Tyrone Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Joshua cracks Tyrone Jones with an open hand slap.
A head kick misses from Tyrone Jones.
Joshua now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Joshua pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Joshua connects with a nice looking jab.
Tyrone Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
A jab lands there for Tyrone Jones.
That kick from Joshua tenderised Tyrone Jones's leg. Tyrone Jones is trying to keep his angry face on.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones misses with a body kick.
Joshua throws a shot from downtown. Tyrone Jones moves away and avoids it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tyrone Jones.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Joshua lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tyrone Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Tyrone Jones misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russell Tyrone Jones dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Tyrone Jones scores with a nice head shot.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Tyrone Jones crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Joshua - the referee stops the clock and Tyrone Jones gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Joshua. Tyrone Jones manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Tyrone Jones is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tyrone Jones throws a lazy right hand but Joshua sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tyrone Jones swings for the body but Joshua moves out of range.
Joshua is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tyrone Jones.
Joshua misses with a body shot.
Joshua throws a chopping leg kick but Tyrone Jones manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tyrone Jones. Joshua does a little dance to reset his feet.
Joshua lands the left hand.#CL2#
Joshua moves into the clinch.
Joshua lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tyrone Jones backwards.
Joshua misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joshua using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Tyrone Jones drops down looking for an ankle pick but Joshua pulls his leg out and moves away.
Joshua avoids the body shot from Tyrone Jones.
Joshua lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Joshua, as that shot connected.
Tyrone Jones scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Joshua doesn't seem bothered though. #T1#
Joshua scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tyrone Jones doesn't seem bothered though.
Joshua is looking to clinch.
Joshua lands a jab-cross combination.
Joshua has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Joshua moves in looking to clinch but Tyrone Jones pushes him off.
A counter left hand to the body from Tyrone Jones misses its target.
Joshua keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Joshua has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tyrone Jones shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Joshua counters with a low kick, right behind Tyrone Jones 's knee.
Joshua throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tyrone Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Joshua sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Joshua moves forwards but Tyrone Jones connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tyrone Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joshua moves away.
Joshua throws a hook but Tyrone Jones blocks it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Joshua.
Tyrone Jones swings for the body but Joshua moves out of range.
Joshua lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joshua lands a jab to the nose.
Joshua feints and then cracks Tyrone Jones's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tyrone Jones down.
Tyrone Jones throws the kick towards the body but Joshua avoids it.
Tyrone Jones moves out of range as Joshua throws a body kick.
Joshua blocks the body kick.
Joshua connects with an inside leg kick.
Tyrone Jones shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Russell Tyrone Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Joshua has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tyrone Jones finds it's way round the side to connect with Joshua's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Joshua misses the target.
Joshua is looking to slow Tyrone Jones down with leg kicks.
Tyrone Jones throws an off balance right hand
letting Joshua counter with a right hand.
Nice body kick there by Tyrone Jones.
Joshua blocks the body kick.
Tyrone Jones throws a sloppy head kick #CL2#
and Joshua counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Tyrone Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Joshua controls his hands.
Joshua lands a nice knee to the body.
Joshua misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tyrone Jones.
#T3#
A short uppercut from Tyrone Jones.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tyrone Jones.
Daniel Joshua seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC#
Tyrone Jones manages to break the clinch.
Tyrone Jones pushes Joshua away with a front kick.
Joshua uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tyrone Jones.
Joshua tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tyrone Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tyrone Jones takes a swing at Joshua's ribcage but misses.
Joshua scores with a kick to the body.
Joshua uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tyrone Jones.
Joshua uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones throws a push kick but Joshua slaps the foot to one side.
Joshua throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Joshua on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Joshua is looking to clinch.
Joshua with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tyrone Jones lands a nice shot to the body.
#T4#
Tyrone Jones dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Joshua. That did some damage!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Joshua takes one on the button.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tyrone Jones - that will leave a mark!
Tyrone Jones scores with a shot to the body.
An inside leg kick from Tyrone Jones misses.
Tyrone Jones on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Joshua. Joshua obviously looking to wear him down.
Joshua steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Tyrone Jones. That one must have hurt.
Tyrone Jones throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tyrone Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Joshua.
Joshua only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Tyrone Jones punishes Joshua's body with a nice straight punch.
Joshua uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tyrone Jones.
Joshua connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tyrone Jones chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Joshua can pounce on him.
Tyrone Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jab, jab by Tyrone Jones - just one landing.
Nice body punch from Joshua.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Daniel Joshua will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Tyrone Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Tyrone Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Joshua.
Tyrone Jones swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Joshua.
Tyrone Jones misses with a body kick.
It seemed like Joshua was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tyrone Jones throws a looping overhand right but Joshua ducks down to avoid it.
Tyrone Jones scores with a nice head shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Joshua.
Tyrone Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Joshua looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tyrone Jones throws a series of punches but Joshua moves out of range.
Joshua connects with a leg kick. Tyrone Jones looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tyrone Jones misses with a kick to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Joshua! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joshua fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tyrone Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Joshua's shoulder, as Joshua tries to avoid the shot.
Tyrone Jones walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tyrone Jones uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#ROC#
Joshua is rocked!
Tyrone Jones throws a monster overhand right that drops Joshua! Tyrone Jones follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Russell Tyrone Jones!
Russell Tyrone Jones tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
The defeated Daniel Joshua had this to say: 'I can't believe it, after all my hard work. My next opponent is going to get it tenfold.'.
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