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Event:
SyFi 122
Date: Oct 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Zangief lands a nice shot that snaps Hida's head back.
Zangief throws a right and a left that Hida avoids nicely.
Zangief has been working on his boxing with his coaches at NHB ACADEMY in the buildup to the fight.
Hida throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hida connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Zangief moves away from the strike by Hida.
Zangief throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hida steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Zangief.
Zangief bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hida scores with a decent looking hook.
Hida connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hida misses with an uppercut.
Zangief is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
Hida moves into the clinch successfully.
Hida lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hida.
Hida stalling against the cage.
Hida lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hida lands an uppercut.#ROC2#
Zangief is rocked!#T1#
Hida lands a left hand.
Oh Zangief is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#BC2#
Hida pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Hida drives through and clinches with Zangief against the cage.
Zangief seems to have got his legs back now.
Zangief is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Zangief fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Hida.
Hida scores with a shoulder strike.
Zangief looking for a takedown.
Zangief is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Zangief working aggressively here.
Zangief swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hida lands a left hand.
Zangief is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Volg Zangief. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hida lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Zangief.
Zangief takes a shot to the head.
Zangief takes a shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hida lands a body shot.
Zangief is looking for a takedown.#T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hida.#BC2#
Hida breaks the clinch.
Hida misses the jab.
Hida defending well as Zangief loads up on a big left hand.
Hida throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Hida takes the fight into the clinch.
Zangief is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hida lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Hida pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zangief misses with a few strikes there.
Zangief walks into a stiff left hand from Hida.#CL2#
Hida has closed the distance and engaged Zangief in a clinch.
Hida stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC2#
Hida breaks from the clinch.
Zangief connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T3#
Zangief tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hida was well out of range. Poor timing from Zangief.
Hida ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hida misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zangief.
Hida misses the jab.
Hida misses with a body shot
and Zangief counters with a nice uppercut.
Zangief throws a hook but Hida avoids it easily.
Hida looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hida throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hida scores with a nice head shot.
Hida throws a looping overhand right but Zangief ducks down to avoid it.
Zangief uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hida.
Hida scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hida scores with a shot to the body.
Zangief throws a hook but Hida blocks it.
Zangief throws a right hand that misses
and Hida scores with a counter punch that sends Zangief to the canvas! Hida smells blood - he's punishing Zangief with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Zangief has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kisada Hida!
A relieved looking Kisada Hida thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Alexander Volg Zangief stepped up to the mic, saying 'Lucky BS I vant rematch...'.
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Event:
SyFi 110
Date: Sep 30, 2018 |
#R1#
Zangief sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Zangief throws a jab when Dema was well out of range.
Zangief lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Dema lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dema is looking to slow Zangief down with leg kicks.
Zangief takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dema misses with a straight right. #CL#
Dema takes the fight into the clinch.
Nice elbow from Dema.
Dema doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2#
Zangief escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Dema. Zangief does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zangief has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
An inside leg kick lands from Dema.
Dema throws a body shot but no joy.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dema.
Zangief ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL#
Dema gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dema lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Zangief throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Demas head.
Dema stalling in the clinch but Zangief improves position. #T1#
Zangief makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Zangief.
#TD#
Dema pulls guard successfully.
Dema has Zangief pulled in close to control his posture.
Dema looking for a sweep. Not yet Dema, not yet.
Dema working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zangief.
Zangief throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dema works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zangief postures up in Dema's guard and throws a big left but Dema blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zangief in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zangief must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Zangief wants to control from the top but Dema keeps moving.
Dema tries to strike from the bottom.
#SUB#
Dema is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zangief defends well.
Dema wants to sweep here but Zangief controlling him for the moment. #T2##SUB#
Dema has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zangief can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zangief in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dema working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zangief.
Zangief throws a big right hand that misses.
Zangief loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've been hearing good reports from Dema's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Dema is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Zangief is aware though and is defending well.
Zangief throws a big right hand that misses.
Zangief is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Zangief got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dema has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Zangief has managed to get both his arms back between Dema's legs - danger averted.
Zangief throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Dema escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zangief gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
Zangief throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dema works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zangief postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Zangief is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Dema has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Zangief is looking to defend but Dema has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Zangief! Dema pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Zangief taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Gary Dema!
A victorious Gary Dema thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Alexander Volg Zangief had this to say: 'Lucky BS I vant rematch...'.
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Event:
SyFi 94
Date: Aug 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Zangief uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Laird.
Laird jabs at Zangief's body.
Zangief takes a swing at Laird's ribcage but misses.
Zangief throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Laird sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zangief works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT#
It looks like Alexander Laird has been cut.
Laird looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Laird paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Laird displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zangief throws out the jab.
Laird tries to clinch there but Zangief circles away.
Zangief went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Laird blocks a jab.
Laird paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laird connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Laird tries to clinch up but Zangief circles away and keeps his distance.
A little feinted left hand from Zangief on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zangief walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Laird.
Zangief keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Laird.#T1##CL2#
Zangief tries to keep at a distance but Laird has taken the fight into the clinch.
Laird working aggressively here.
Laird misses with some punches.
Laird misses with some punches.
Laird works on Zangief's body with a couple of short punches.
Zangief has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Laird after a bit of a struggle.
Zangief blocking some punches.
Laird swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Laird lands with a right to the head.
Laird lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Laird lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Laird lands with a short shot to the head.
Zangief misses with the head strike.
Laird has a couple of punches blocked by Zangief.
Zangief letting Laird take a breather here.
Zangief tries to break the clinch but Laird is controlling the position.
Laird scores with a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laird displaying some good clinch control by pressing Zangief up against the cage.
Laird blocking some punches.
#T2#
A right handed body shot lands from Laird.
Laird swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Laird misses with a punch on the inside.
#TD#
Zangief is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Laird can't fight it off and eventually Zangief manages to take the fight to the floor. Laird looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Laird is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Laird avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Laird wants to get back to his feet but Zangief is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T3#
Zangief in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Laird is looking to stand up but Zangief isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Laird on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Laird uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zangief.
Laird throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zangief is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Zangief takes a jab right on the kisser.
Laird ducks under a wild hook from Zangief.#CL2#
Laird closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Laird will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Zangief up against the cage.
A short right from Laird. #T4#
Zangief misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zangief blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zangief has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Laird after a bit of a struggle.
Zangief is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Volg Zangief. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Laird tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zangief is trying to drag Laird to the mat but Laird just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Laird lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Laird lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zangief backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A hook to the body from Laird.
Laird digs a right hand underneath Zangief's ribcage. Zangief let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Laird scores with a shot to the side of Zangief's head.
Laird lands a body punch.
Laird lands a hook that snaps the head of Zangief backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Laird.#ROC2#
Zangief is rocked!
Zangief's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Oh Zangief is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Laird cracks Zangief with a nice body shot.
Laird scores with a shoulder strike.
Laird lands an uppercut.
Laird lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Laird dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Laird's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Laird gets a clinch.
Zangief blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Laird.
Laird creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Zangief with a big uppercut! Zangief tries to clinch up but Laird pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Zangief to the mat! Zangief covers up and Laird unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Alexander Laird!
In defeat, Alexander Volg Zangief stepped up to the mic, saying 'Lucky BS I vant rematch...'.
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Event:
WeInSyd 23
Date: Aug 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Zangief misses with an uppercut
and Valdez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zangief throws a right hand that misses
and Valdez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#
Zangief is rocked!
Valdez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zangief is still on wobbly legs! Can Valdez finish him?
Zangief throws a hook but Valdez avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Zangief misses its intended target.
Zangief seems to have recovered his senses.
Alexander Volg Zangief seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zangief avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zangief misses with a hook
and Zangief takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice defenses there by Valdez.
Valdez is looking to counter punch.
Zangief uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Valdez.
Zangief will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zangief swings widly with a right hand
and Valdez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Zangief 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.
Zangief lands with a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zangief scores with the left hand. Valdez knows he should have avoided that one. #T1#
Zangief closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Zangief throws a hook but Valdez blocks it.
Valdez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Valdez throws a lazy right hand but Zangief sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Valdez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Zangief throws a combination that misses
and Valdez counters with a big right hand! Oh Zangief is in trouble here! Valdez follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). DeMario Valdez!
A relieved looking DeMario Valdez thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Alexander Volg Zangief stepped up to the mic, saying 'Lucky BS I vant rematch...'.
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Event:
SyFi 74
Date: Jul 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Zangief scores with a decent looking hook.
Zangief lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Noufert ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Noufert changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Zangief stuffs the takedown.
Zangief has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Noufert tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Zangief defends well and Noufert ends up having to push Zangief into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Noufert fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Noufert. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zangief just misses with a punch to the body.
Noufert looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Zangief lands a nice hook to Noufert's body. Noufert takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #TD#
Noufert shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Zangief napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Zangief manages to work his way to half guard, despite Noufert's best efforts.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zangief slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Zangief looking to control but Noufert passes into half guard.
Zangief flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Zangief moves into full guard.
Zangief not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
Noufert works over Zangief with some ground and pound from guard.
Zangief will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Zangief throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Zangief throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Zangief trying to control the position here.
Noufert missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Noufert accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Zangief has his foot on Noufert's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Noufert works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zangief has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Zangief trying to keep a closed guard but Noufert is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Noufert trying to control but Zangief is working from the bottom.
Noufert landing with the ground and pound.
Noufert trying to control but Zangief is working from the bottom.
Zangief throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Zangief thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Zangief looks to throw the jab but Noufert is out of range.
Zangief misses the jab.
Noufert closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zangief circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zangief! But no joy.#TD#
Noufert shoots in and gets a takedown into Zangief's guard.
Zangief striking off his back but it's not causing Noufert any problems.
Zangief wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Noufert working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Zangief trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Noufert in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Noufert got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zangief has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Noufert has managed to get both his arms back between Zangief's legs - danger averted.
Noufert is working Zangief over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Noufert working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Zangief's head.#ROC#
Zangief is rocked!
Zangief keeping moving, preventing Noufert from controlling successfully.
Zangief is still in real trouble! Can Noufert finish him?#SUB2#
Zangief looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Zangief keeping moving, preventing Noufert from controlling successfully.
Zangief seems to have recovered his senses.
Noufert in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Noufert is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T4#
Zangief is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Noufert is staying active underneath Zangief, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Zangief landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Zangief throwing shots but Noufert is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Zangief moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Noufert.
Noufert is trying to get back to half guard.
Zangief throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alexander Volg Zangief will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Zangief keeps the fight on the outside.
Zangief slaps away a takedown attempt from Noufert, before circling back to the center of the mat.
It seemed like Zangief was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Noufert fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zangief avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice straight punches there by Zangief. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Zangief.
Noufert tries for a takedown but Zangief sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Noufert. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Left hook, right uppercut from Zangief.
Noufert misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Zangief looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Zangief.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Noufert displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zangief throws out the jab.
Zangief lands a nice shot to the body.
#T1#
Zangief connects with a crisp jab.
Zangief misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zangief listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Zangief lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Noufert circles away quickly and effectively.
Noufert fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Noufert fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zangief avoids it really well and circles away.
Noufert with a poor takedown
letting Zangief counter with a right hand.
Zangief throws a jab when Noufert was well out of range.
Alexander Volg Zangief is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zangief lands an overhand right.#CL#
Noufert drives through and clinches with Zangief against the cage.
#TD2#
Zangief lands a takedown into guard.
Noufert on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Noufert tries to get out of the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zangief postures up in Noufert's guard and throws a big left but Noufert blocks it. #SUB#
Noufert is looking for a triangle but Zangief pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Noufert looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T2#
Zangief working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zangief postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Zangief loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Noufert escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zangief gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zangief accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Noufert throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Zangief stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Noufert swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Noufert is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Zangief is looking to work some ground and pound but Noufert has wrist control.
Zangief has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Zangief is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Zangief loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Noufert keeping moving, preventing Zangief from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zangief accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zangief is looking to work some ground and pound but Noufert has wrist control.
Noufert working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Donk. Zangief catches Noufert right on the button with a cross.
A cross from Zangief lands.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Noufert.
Zangief throws a body shot but no joy.
Noufert looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T4#
Noufert tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Zangief defends well and Noufert ends up having to push Zangief into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Noufert will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Noufert tries for a takedown but Zangief circles away easily
enabling Zangief to counter with a crisp jab.
Zangief might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Noufert gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zangief.
Zangief has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Zangief lands with an overhand left.
Noufert walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice takedown defense from Zangief. No joy for Noufert on that attempt.
Zangief feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nouferts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Zangief keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Noufert takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#ROC2#
Noufert is rocked!
Noufert misses with a takedown
and Zangief counters with a stiff right hand.
Oh Noufert is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Noufert on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Chris Noufert seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zangief throws a monster overhand right that drops Noufert! Zangief follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Volg Zangief!
Alexander Volg Zangief made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Chuck Van .....DAMN YOU GOT YOUR ADS BEAT!!!
I AM THE RED WOLF AND I'M ON THE EVENT TO THE CHAMP..'.
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Event:
SyFi 64
Date: Jun 16, 2018 |
#R1#
A swing and a miss from Zangief.
Carneiro moves out of range of the strikes.
Zangief fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Carneiro manages to avoid it.
Zangief 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.
Alexander Volg Zangief seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carneiro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zangief throws out the jab.
Carneiro steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Zangief.
Zangief just misses with a punch to the body.
#TD2#
Carneiro shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Zangief striking off his back but it's not causing Carneiro any problems.
Carneiro controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Zangief is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carneiro pushes down on Zangief's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Zangief trying to control from the bottom.
#T1#
Carneiro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zangief keeps working.
Zangief trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carneiro wants to free his trapped foot but Zangief is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Carneiro is trying to control the action in half guard but Zangief is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Zangief punching from the bottom.
Zangief knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Carneiro on the ground.
Zangief trying to hold on to Carneiro's head to control him but Carneiro postures up.
Zangief is looking to improve his position.
Zangief won't allow Carneiro to pass to mount.
Carneiro keeps trying to improve his position.
Zangief misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Zangief throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Carneiro not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Carneiro in particular looking to stall.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Zangief connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Carneiro's hands.
Carneiro takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Zangief uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Zangief misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zangief lands with an uppercut that bounces Carneiro off the cage and back into range.
Carneiro tries to move into range but Zangief moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Zangief cracks Carneiro with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL2#
Carneiro closes the distance and pushes Zangief back into the cage.
Zangief softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3#
Carneiro throws a head punch that misses.
Carneiro throws a head punch that misses.
Carneiro lands with a right to the head. #TD#
Zangief gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Carneiro is concentrating on defense, preventing Zangief from advancing position.
Carneiro manages to get to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zangief throws a big right hand that misses.
Carneiro is controlling Zangief's posture.
Zangief loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Zangief throwing strikes but missing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Carneiro is on top in guard.
#REVB##T4#
Carneiro's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Carneiro stopping the sweep attempt from Zangief.
Carneiro wants to control from the top but Zangief keeps moving.
Carneiro postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Carneiro controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Zangief keeping moving, preventing Carneiro from controlling successfully.
Carneiro controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Zangief keeping moving, preventing Carneiro from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Volg Zangief dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Zangief is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Carneiro.
Carneiro throws out a counter right but Zangief avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
Carneiro moves into the clinch.#TD#
Zangief turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
You can see the frustration on Carneiro's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Carneiro holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Carneiro regains half guard.
Carneiro holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Carneiro trying to control but Zangief postures up.
Carneiro blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zangief.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zangief missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Carneiro makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Carneiro.
Carneiro controlling the position.
Carneiro tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Zangief throws a big right hand that misses.
Carneiro looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Let's hope that Carneiro 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Carneiro is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Carneiro engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Zangief is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Zangief throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Carneiro throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zangief works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Carneiro passes Zangief's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Zangief missing with punches from the bottom.
Carneiro prevents Zangief from improving his position.
Carneiro content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Carneiro works his way into side control.
DeJuan Carneiro has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Carneiro lands a few punches from side control.
Carneiro working the ground and pound.
Zangief is looking to regain half guard here but Carneiro keeps moving and retains side control.
Carneiro tries to move to mount but Zangief blocks the move with his legs.
Carneiro trying to control the position but Zangief is working away.
Carneiro misses with the ground and pound.
Carneiro is chipping away with strikes.
Zangief gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T4#
Still in half guard, Carneiro seems content to control.#SUB2#
Carneiro is working for a submission of some sort.
Carneiro trying to control from half guard but Zangief is working away.
Carneiro working Zangief over with strikes.
Carneiro lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Carneiro works his way into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zangief prevents Carneiro from improving position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DeJuan Carneiro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Zangief just misses with a punch to the body.
Carneiro moves out of range as Zangief strikes.
Carneiro moves out of range as Zangief strikes.
Carneiro drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Zangief defends it well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Carneiro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zangief was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zangief misses with a straight right.
Zangief misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carneiro.
Zangief throws an off balance right hand
and Carneiro counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Carneiro clinches up with Zangief and pushes him back against the cage.
Carneiro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #TD#
Zangief is trying to trip Carneiro. He has hold of a leg but Carneiro is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Zangief persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Carneiro wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T1#
Zangief in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zangief with a flurry of punches that miss.
Carneiro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zangief in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zangief accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Carneiro holds on and takes a little breather.
Zangief wants to control from the top but Carneiro keeps moving.
Zangief preventing the sweep.
Carneiro is controlling Zangief's posture.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Carneiro is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T2#
Carneiro content to control rather than advance.
Carneiro prevents Zangief from improving his position.
Carneiro controlling the pace. #SUB#
Zangief is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Carneiro pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Carneiro trying to control from half guard but Zangief is working away.
Carneiro frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Carneiro controlling the position easily from mount.
Zangief is in all sorts of trouble here.
The referee warns Zangief that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Carneiro sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Carneiro cracks Zangief with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
#T4#
Zangief tries to hold on but Carneiro postures up.
Carneiro punishing his opponent with strikes.
Zangief throwing hammer fists to the chest of Carneiro. What's that going to do exactly?
Carneiro lands a heavy elbow.
Carneiro can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Zangief is looking to escape.
Carneiro with the ground and pound from mount. #ROC2#
Zangief is rocked!
Carneiro trying to control but Zangief is having none of it.
Carneiro scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Zangief?
Oh Zangief is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carneiro lands a couple of good shots and Zangief has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Carneiro has good solid back control here.
Zangief wants to escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
DeJuan Carneiro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Carneiro 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DeJuan Carneiro!
DeJuan Carneiro seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Alexander Volg Zangief stepped up to the mic, saying 'Lucky BS I vant rematch...'.
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Event:
WeInSyd 13
Date: May 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Zangief getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Zangief sizes up Van Damme with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Van Damme plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Zangief scores with a jab to the head.
Zangief scores with a hook.
Zangief bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Van Damme's head backwards.
Zangief has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Zangief there as he acknowledges the shot.
Zangief connects with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Damme tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zangief was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Damme.
Van Damme tries to land a leg kick but Zangief saw it coming and moves away.
Zangief 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.#TD#
Zangief 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.
Van Damme wants to get back to his feet but Zangief is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Zangief's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Zangief lands a couple of digs.
Zangief prevents Van Damme from getting back to his feet.
Zangief landing with the ground and pound.
Van Damme really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zangief. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Van Damme is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Zangief dives into side control.
#T1#
Zangief working the head and body with strikes.
Zangief connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Van Damme some visible discomfort.
Van Damme is looking to get back to his feet here but Zangief is keeping cool and he's managed to take Van Damme's back.
Zangief cracks Van Damme with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Van Damme from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Zangief has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Van Damme.
Van Damme takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Van Damme grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Zangief is punishing Van Damme with strikes - can he finish him?!#ROC#
Van Damme is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zangief drops a couple of huge strikes from the back position and Van Damme is in real trouble here! Zangief lands more strikes and the referee has to step in to end the fight! Zangief is delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Volg Zangief!
Post fight, an emotional Alexander Volg Zangief said 'Chuck Van .....DAMN YOU GOT YOUR ADS BEAT!!!
I AM THE RED WOLF AND I'M ON THE EVENT TO THE CHAMP..'.
Chuck Van Damme was interviewed post fight and said 's*ck my d*ck!'.
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Event:
SyFi 34
Date: Apr 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Waters lands with a cross. #CUT2#
It looks like Alexander Volg Zangief has been cut.
A head kick from Zangief lands but Waters takes it in his stride.
Zangief takes one to the chin there.#ROC2#
Zangief is rocked!
We've been hearing reports that Zangief has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Zangief get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Zangief stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Waters runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chief Waters!
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Event:
WeinSyd 3
Date: Mar 14, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Zangief closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Flower quickly recovers to half guard.
Flower is pressing down on Zangief's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Zangief sitting in guard here, content to control.
Flower is trying to control the position but Zangief postures up.
Zangief stays in close to Flower's body and controls the position.
Zangief must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Flower looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Flower working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Zangief has passed into half guard!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flower tries to roll over but Zangief keeps him under control.
Flower wants to control but Zangief is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Flower is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Zangief prevents Flower from improving his position.
Flower is trying to control but can't.
Flower wants to control the action here but instead Zangief manages to pass to full mount!
Flower is looking to get to half guard.#T2#
Zangief manages to capitalize on a mistake by Flower to take his back!
Zangief trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Flower doesn't escape.
It looks like Zangief might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Flower rolls, trying to escape but Zangief keeps control of the position.
Flower manages to reverse the position and now he's in Zangief's guard. Nice work there by Flower.
Zangief pulls Flower in close to his closed guard and prevents Flower from doing any damage or advancing position.
Flower wants to control from the top but Zangief keeps moving. #T3#
Flower controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Zangief is looking for a triangle but Flower pushes his legs off easily.
Flower controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Zangief tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Zangief trying to keep a closed guard but Flower is proving a slippery customer.
Flower trying to control the position from guard on top but Zangief is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Zangief has control of Flower's left arm, preventing Flower from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zangief sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Zangief moves in looking to clinch but Flower pushes him off.
Flower lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zangief's sensitive parts. #TD2#
Zangief shoots in and bounces Flower off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Volg Zangief dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Flower throws a series of punches but Zangief moves out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Flower finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Flower cracks the inside of Zangief's front leg.
Good leg kick by Flower there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Flower waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zangief.
Flower cracks the inside of Zangief's front leg. #TD2#
Zangief fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Flower sprawls well initially but Zangief persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Flower tries to get to full guard but Zangief has control of the leg.
Zangief is thwarting Flower's attempts to control the position.
Zangief controlling the pace.
Zangief not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Alexander Volg Zangief has got the better of the ground game so far.
Flower has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Zangief is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Flower tries to get to full guard but Zangief has control of the leg.
Flower trying to hold on to Zangief's head to control him but Zangief postures up.
Zangief throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Zangief has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Flower keeping hold of Zangief's head, controlling as best he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Flower's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Zangief misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Flower works Zangief's body with a nice hook.
Lotus Flower seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Flower clobbers Zangief with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Flower misses with an uppercut. Zangief saw that one coming.
Lotus Flower is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Flower throws a quick inside leg kick.
Alexander Volg Zangief is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Flower lands a lovely overhand right.
Flower tries to clinch up but Zangief circles away and keeps his distance.
A nice leg kick lands there from Flower.
Flower throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zangief steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Flower.
Lotus Flower is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Zangief looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Zangief misses with a head shot. Flower uses the momentum to regain guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Flower trying to control the position here.
Flower not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3##SUB#
Flower is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zangief defends well.
Flower is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Zangief not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Flower is trying to keep Zangief in close.
Zangief engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Flower not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Flower takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#TD2#
Zangief shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Flower is trying to defend but Zangief finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Flower trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
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 Lotus Flower will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Flower. Zangief shrugs it off though.
Flower lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Zangief tries to clinch up
and Flower counters with an inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Flower.
Zangief avoids the body shot from Flower.
#TD2#
Zangief shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Flower is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flower is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Zangief is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Flower wants to get back to full guard.
Flower blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zangief. #T1#
Zangief sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Flower defending well though.
Flower is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Zangief jumps into side control!
Zangief in side control, throwing shots but Flower defends.
Flower has one of Zangief's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Flower parries the strikes from Zangief easily there. Zangief is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Flower to escape.
Zangief working away.
Zangief throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Zangief working away.
Zangief taking a breather here.
Flower is looking to reverse the position.
Lotus Flower has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Flower is trying to work for a sweep but Zangief has mounted him!
Zangief throwing strikes here but Flower is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
#SUB2#
Zangief looking for a guillotine from mount but Flower is having none of it.
Flower tries to hold on but Zangief postures up.
Zangief looking to control and managing it successfully.
Zangief throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Flower can't escape the position.
#T3#
Flower tries to control Zangief's body but Zangief pushes him off. Flower squirms to his side and now Zangief has his back!
Flower rolls, trying to escape but Zangief keeps control of the position.
Zangief is throwing shots to the body but Flower manages to wriggle free. Zangief pounces on him again and ends up in Flower's guard.
Flower is trying to keep Zangief in close.
Zangief controlling from the top position.
Zangief postures up.
#T4##SUB#
Flower looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Zangief passes into side control.
#SUB2#
Zangief wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Flower, who protects the arm well.
Flower is looking to regain half guard here but Zangief keeps moving and retains side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zangief remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Alexander Volg Zangief is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Flower is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Volg Zangief comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Zangief 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 Chris Dean scores the fight for Alexander Volg Zangief!
Judge John Mangel scores the fight for Alexander Volg Zangief!
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight for Alexander Volg Zangief!
Alexander Volg Zangief wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
TWGC 20 (145lbs, D4): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Feb 12, 2018 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Alexander Volg Zangief (ranked 7341 p4p, 283 weight class) and on no (ranked 19425 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Alexander Volg Zangief! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; on no!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Zangief gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Zangief jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as no walks away with a smile on his face. Zangief gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Zangief tries to close the distance and clinch up but no swats him away and circles back towards the center.
no misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
no closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Zangief is trying to drag no to the mat but no just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
no pulls guard successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zangief looking to sit in guard and control but no gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zangief (0) vs (2) no
no postures up.
Zangief keeping moving, preventing no from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zangief looking for a guillotine here but no defends easily.
no controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Zangief is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and no defends well.
no pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zangief is keeping the position for now.
no trying to control the position from guard on top but Zangief is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
no sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Zangief is trying to keep no in close.
no controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
no trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
no trying to control but Zangief is working from the bottom.
no is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zangief managing to control the position.
no showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
no tries to free his leg and advance position but Zangief is retaining full guard.
no 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.
Zangief is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
no trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
no engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Zangief throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Zangief is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Zangief has an active guard here but no has managed to pass into half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
no tries to pass to full mount but Zangief defends it.
no is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zangief is just riding it out for now. no eventually gives up the hold.
no wants to work for an arm triangle but Zangief is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Zangief trying to control here.
Zangief is staying active underneath no, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Zangief is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute no jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Zangief (0) vs (5) no
no wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Zangief, who protects the arm well.
no wants to control but Zangief is keeping him busy.
no is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Zangief looking for a sweep but no has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Zangief (0) vs (7) no
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
no wants to finish this one by submission but Zangief is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from no.
no content just to control the position here.
Zangief is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
no goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Zangief turns into him and now he's in no's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zangief (2) vs (7) no
no is trying to control the position but Zangief postures up.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Zangief trying to control the position from guard on top but no is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zangief wants to pass the guard but no is keeping the position.
Zangief trying to control the position from guard on top but no is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zangief trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but no manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zangief (2) vs (9) no
no sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
no stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zangief swivels though and keeps the full guard.
no trying to control but Zangief is working from the bottom.
Zangief looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! no has picked Zangief up and slammed him! Zangief can't keep hold of the triangle and no manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Zangief (2) vs (12) no
no tries for a kimura but Zangief is defending well.
no tries to move to mount but Zangief blocks the move with his legs.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Zangief is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
no wants to control but Zangief is keeping him busy.
Zangief tries to buck no off but no is having none of it.
no thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
no is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Zangief has escaped the position, nice work there.
no gets to mount! Zangief was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Zangief (2) vs (14) no
Zangief is looking to improve his position but no isn't that keen on the idea.
Zangief is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
no controlling from the full mount.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Zangief can't escape the position.
no can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Zangief is looking to escape.
no controlling the position easily from mount.
no looking for a guillotine from mount but Zangief is having none of it.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
no trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Zangief is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Zangief is squirming around, avoiding no's attempts to control the action.
no looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Zangief tries to get back to half guard but can't.
no content just to control the position here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Zangief is looking to get to half guard.
no is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Zangief to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Zangief shrugs it off.
no jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Zangief manages to avoid the submission attempt.
no is trying to get an arm triangle but Zangief is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You can see the frustration on Zangief's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
no wins on points by 14 to 2.
Our winner, on no, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
TWGC 20 (145lbs, D4): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Feb 11, 2018 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Alexander Volg Zangief (ranked 7287 p4p, 280 weight class) and Ahmed Magomedov (ranked 8663 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Alexander Volg Zangief! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ahmed Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Zangief tries to clinch but Magomedov moves out of range.
Magomedov wants to counter with a clinch but Zangief pushes him away.
Zangief darts in looking for a takedown but Magomedov gets double underhooks and turns Zangief into the cage.
Zangief displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Magomedov.
Magomedov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zangief swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zangief shoots and misses
and Magomedov counters with a nice double leg into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Zangief (0) vs (2) Magomedov
Zangief can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Magomedov controls the pace.
Magomedov looking to sit in guard and control but Zangief gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zangief (2) vs (2) Magomedov
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Zangief has picked Magomedov up and slammed him! Magomedov can't keep hold of the triangle and Zangief manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Zangief (5) vs (2) Magomedov
Magomedov is holding Zangief down, trying to stall.
Zangief is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Magomedov has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov is looking for a sweep.
Zangief is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Magomedov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Magomedov tries to improve position but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov can't do much from the bottom here.
Magomedov prevents Zangief from moving into mount.
A lull in the action here.
Magomedov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Zangief wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zangief gets to mount! Magomedov was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Zangief (7) vs (2) Magomedov
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zangief manages to capitalize on a mistake by Magomedov to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Zangief (10) vs (2) Magomedov
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov just trying to survive but Zangief is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Magomedov tries to break free.
Magomedov trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Magomedov is keeping busy.
Zangief avoiding Magomedov 's attempts to control his hands.
Zangief is hanging on to Magomedov's back as he tries to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov is still trying to improve position.
Zangief is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Magomedov has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Zangief is looking for the choke from the back position but Magomedov is controlling his hands well.
Magomedov defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
I really don't envy Magomedov right now.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov is trying to break free.
Magomedov defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Magomedov trying to control the hands but Zangief breaks the grip.
Magomedov tries to roll but Zangief sticks to his back.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Zangief tries to get the hooks in deep but Magomedov pushed the leg off.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
I really don't envy Magomedov right now.
Magomedov trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Magomedov rolls, trying to escape but Zangief keeps control of the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Zangief looking to break Magomedov's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Magomedov remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Zangief will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Magomedov is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Zangief gets his way!
I really don't envy Magomedov right now.
Magomedov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zangief. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Magomedov defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Zangief's arms.
Magomedov just trying to survive but Zangief is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Zangief is looking for the choke from the back position but Magomedov is controlling his hands well.
Zangief looking for the choke from the back.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Magomedov prevents Zangief from getting a body triangle.
Zangief is really struggling to control Magomedov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Magomedov defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Zangief working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Zangief looking for the RNC.
Magomedov tries to escape but Zangief has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Magomedov trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Magomedov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Magomedov just looking to survive in the bad position.
Magomedov trying to control the action but Zangief just sinks the hooks in.
Magomedov tries to break free.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov prevents Zangief from getting a body triangle.
Magomedov tries to escape the position.
Zangief gets his hands free as Magomedov looks to control.
Magomedov defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Zangief's arms.
Magomedov showing good submission defense here.
Magomedov wants to control his opponent's hands but Zangief gets his hands free.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov is in bad spot here.
Zangief trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Magomedov rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Zangief is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Magomedov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Zangief.
Magomedov looking for a kimura from the bottom but Zangief passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Zangief (13) vs (2) Magomedov
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Zangief looking to control but instead Magomedov has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Magomedov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Zangief passes Magomedov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Magomedov is looking for a sweep. Zangief is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Magomedov keeps trying to improve his position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Magomedov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Magomedov looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Zangief pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Zangief (16) vs (2) Magomedov
Magomedov tries to reverse the position but Zangief maintains control.
Zangief avoids the attempt from Magomedov to control.
Magomedov can't escape the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Zangief (19) vs (2) Magomedov
Magomedov tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Zangief with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Zangief avoids the attempt from Magomedov to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magomedov can't escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zangief takes the fight on points by 19 to 2. |
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