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Event:
Skrap Fights 67
Date: Jul 26, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
James changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Zuev looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB#
James tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no James has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
James wants to control but Zuev is keeping him busy.
James happy to just control the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuev is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, James asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T1#
James wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zuev keeps working. #SUB#
James is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Zuev has escaped the position, nice work there.
James creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Zuev sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
James taking a breather here.
James tries to move to mount but Zuev blocks the move with his legs. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
James trying to control the action but Zuev is working from the bottom. #SUB#
James wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Zuev, who protects the arm well.
James is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Zuev is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but James has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T3##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
James closes the distance and pushes Zuev back into the ropes.
Zuev with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Zuev working hard to break the clinch.
Zuev is pressed up against the ropes. James has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Zuev down to the mat. Zuev avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
James darts in and clinches Zuev up against the ropes.
A hook to the body from Zuev.
James is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC2#
Zuev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
LeBron James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zuev defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for LeBron James. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4##TD#
James drives through with a takedown into guard.
James stops Zuev from standing up. #SUB#
James has gone for a leg lock! Zuev slips out almost immediately though and dives into James's guard.#REVB#
Zuev stops James from standing up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zuev wanted to stand there but James had control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
LeBron James dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Zuev gets tackled into the ropes by James. James maintains the clinch.
Zuev with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Zuev stops a takedown attempt from James.
Our sources have told us that James has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Zuev has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Zuev is trying to push James away but James has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
James drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Zuev gets the underhooks and prevents it.
James drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Zuev gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for LeBron James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zuev has a couple of punches blocked by James.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuev gets underhooks to prevent James's takedown attempt.
#BC2#
Zuev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
James shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CUT2#
It looks like LeBron James has been cut.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T1#
Zuev is pressed up against the ropes. James has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Zuev down to the mat. Zuev avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Zuev has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as James is landing a low percentage of strikes.
James walks into a left hand. #CL2#
Zuev has taken the fight to the clinch.
James misses with some punches.
#BC2#
Zuev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
James looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zuev is fending him off so far but James persists. Nope, Zuev circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
James looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
James looking to sit in guard and control but Zuev gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
James wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T2#
James has a closed guard, preventing Zuev from standing up.
Zuev won't allow James to sweep him here.
Zuev wants to stand and escape but instead James has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##T3#
James is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
James wants to pass the guard but Zuev is keeping the position.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Zuev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
James controlling from the top position.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Zuev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Zuev is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
James shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zuev but Zuev pushes him off and we're back to square one.
James is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Zuev thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD#
James feints and as Zuev raises his hands in defense, James changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zuev keeping full guard, as James tries to pass.
Zuev keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Zuev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on LeBron James's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
James shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zuev defends it nicely.
Zuev circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zuev looks like he wants to counter punch here.
James on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Zuev swats away the attempt to clinch by James.
James fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James has his takedown stuffed
and Zuev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zuev cracks a nice hook into James's ribs.
Zuev misses with an uppercut. James saw that one coming.
James changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Zuev lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Zuev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice defenses there by James.
James tries to clinch
letting Zuev counter with a right hand.
Zuev lands with a hook. James tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT2#
LeBron James's cut is getting worse.
Alexander Zuev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
James tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Zuev defends well and James ends up having to push Zuev into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Zuev throws out a counter right but James avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for LeBron James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zuev catches James with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Zuev throws a big shot that misses.
James dodges the punch combination from Zuev.
James changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A telegraphed right hand from Zuev misses the target.
LeBron James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
James looks to score with a jab to the body but Zuev is just out of range.
Zuev circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
James closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zuev gets underhooks to prevent James's takedown attempt.
James lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Alexander Zuev seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Zuev wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but James has him pressed against the ropes.
James has Zuev pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Zuev manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Zuev is trying to break the clinch but James has him pressed against the ropes. #BC2#
Zuev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice takedown defense from Zuev. No joy for James on that attempt.
Zuev throws a body punch but James moves out of range.
James looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Zuev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
James shoots in and gets a takedown into Zuev's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
James won't allow Zuev to get back to his feet.
James tries to free his leg and advance position but Zuev is retaining full guard.
Zuev wants to stand up but James is controlling him.
James wants to control from the top but Zuev keeps moving.
James chips away with some ground and pound.
Alexander Zuev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zuev keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Alexander Zuev seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
James tries to clinch up
letting Zuev counter with a right hand.
Zuev has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Zuev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as James throws out the jab.
James gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zuev.
James walks into a jab.
James with a lazy takedown attempt
and Zuev counters with a nice uppercut.
Zuev connects with the punch.
James swings and misses with a hook to the body.
James misses with a left hand
and Zuev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from James. Zuev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zuev throws out a counter right but James avoids it with no problem.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Zuev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Zuev 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 Downing scores the fight for Alexander Zuev!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Alexander Zuev!
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Alexander Zuev!
Alexander Zuev wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
Skrap Fights 56
Date: Jun 15, 2019 |
#R1#
An inside leg kick lands from Mannerheim.
Zuev shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mannerheim as he avoids it easily.
Zuev closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mannerheim circles away.
Zuev throws a nice head kick!
Mannerheim dodges the punch combination from Zuev.
Mannerheim throws a right hand that Zuev ducks under and follows up with a left that Zuev also avoids with ease.
Zuev will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Urho Mannerheim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Zuev.
Zuev shoots in but no luck this time.
Zuev tries to clinch but Mannerheim is having none of it.
Mannerheim lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Zuev has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mannerheim.
Mannerheim walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Zuev checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mannerheim throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mannerheim scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mannerheim scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mannerheim connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mannerheim swats away the attempt to clinch by Zuev.
It looked like Mannerheim was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Zuev.#T1#
Zuev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mannerheim.
Zuev fails in his attempt to clinch.
No joy there for Mannerheim, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mannerheim tries a head kick but it misses.
Mannerheim throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mannerheim tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zuev was well out of range. Poor timing from Mannerheim.
A punch combination from Mannerheim misses.
Urho Mannerheim is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zuev takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Zuev shoots in looking for a takedown. Mannerheim tries to sprawl out of it but Zuev keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Mannerheim manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Zuev tries to clinch up but Mannerheim circles away and keeps his distance.
Mannerheim throws a lazy right hand but Zuev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zuev tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mannerheim defends well and Zuev ends up having to push Mannerheim into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Zuev shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mannerheim but Mannerheim pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T2#
Mannerheim slaps away a takedown attempt from Zuev, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mannerheim lands with a straight right. Zuev didn't see that one coming.
Mannerheim throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Zuev is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A combination from Zuev does no damage.
Mannerheim connects with a single shot there.
Zuev moves in looking to clinch but Mannerheim pushes him off.
It looked like Mannerheim wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mannerheim waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zuev.
Zuev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
No luck for Zuev with that takedown attempt.
Mannerheim lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #T3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Mannerheim.
#CL2#
Zuev darts in and clinches Mannerheim up against the ropes.#BC2#
Zuev breaks the clinch.
Zuev throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mannerheim's waist but Mannerheim gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zuev off to one side.
Zuev on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mannerheim. Mannerheim obviously looking to wear him down.
Mannerheim throws an overhand right that lands on Zuev's shoulder, as Zuev tries to avoid the shot.
Zuev misses with a takedown attempt - Mannerheim sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mannerheim dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zuev fails with the takedown.
Mannerheim lands with a nice body punch.
Mannerheim lands an overhand right.#T4#
Zuev fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mannerheim catches Zuev with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Zuev fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A clash of legs there as Zuev blocks the low kick.
Zuev is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mannerheim sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mannerheim pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mannerheim with a jab.
A slow jab from Mannerheim misses its intended target. #CL2#
Zuev moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Mannerheim pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zuev misses with a takedown attempt - Mannerheim sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mannerheim scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#ROC#
Zuev is rocked!
Mannerheim works Zuev's body with a nice hook.
Zuev on the wrong end of a nice jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Urho Mannerheim dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Mannerheim fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Zuev to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Zuev looks to clinch but Mannerheim throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Zuev taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Urho Mannerheim!
A relieved looking Urho Mannerheim 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:
Skrap Fights 49
Date: May 18, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Zuev shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. James manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
James is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
James is pulling down on Zuev's head. It's preventing any offense from Zuev, at least for the moment.
Zuev trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but James manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
James looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
James is still trying to improve position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T1#
James slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
James passes Zuev's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Zuev wants to control but James is keeping busy and won't allow it.
James missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Zuev is looking to get back to full guard here but James has managed to pass to side control instead.
Zuev is looking to regain half guard here but James keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
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#
James thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Zuev is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
James looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Zuev is trying to improve his position.
Zuev is not content to let James control the position.
Zuev is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T3#
Zuev keeps James under control for a moment.#SUB2#
James is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Zuev is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Zuev's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
James tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no James has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
James is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Zuev is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T4#
Zuev regains half guard there - taking advantage of James's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
James stops Zuev from getting back to his feet.
Zuev trying to control here.
Zuev has a hand on James's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. James takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zuev tries to lock up and control but James gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
LeBron James dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD#
Zuev scores with a takedown into James's guard.
James is looking to sweep but instead, Zuev has passed into half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Zuev trying to mount his opponent but James defends it.
James is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Zuev is staying active.
James wants to improve his position but Zuev is controlling well.
#T1#
Zuev stalling away here and it's allowed James to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Zuev 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 won't allow Zuev to get back to his feet.
James has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
James passes Zuev's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
James is figuring out what he wants to do next.
It looks like James is going to stand back up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with James in particular looking to stall.#T2#
James trying to pass the guard but Zuev defending well.
James is keen to just control but Zuev is a slippery customer.
James passes to full mount! #SUB2#
James wants to finish this one by submission but Zuev is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from James.
James wants to control the pace but Zuev is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
James looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
My spies in Doherty's Gym inform me that James has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T3##SUB2#
Zuev tries to control James's head but James pushes him back down and moves quickly to lock up an arm here - he's swung around for an armbar! Will he get it??? Yes! Zuev is tapping out! Lovely Jiu Jitsu there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (armbar). LeBron James!
LeBron James 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:
Skrap Fights 14
Date: Jan 19, 2019 |
#R1#
Bielefeld cracks Zuev with a good jab.
Bielefeld with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Zuev has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cats Killers Academy Mma in the buildup to the fight.
Zuev fails with the takedown.
Despite the aggression on Bielefeld 's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bielefeld misses with a wild combination.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bielefeld .
Bielefeld misses with a head kick.
Zuev shoots in for a double leg but Bielefeld sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#KD2#
A jab-cross combination lands for Bielefeld and sends Zuev crashing to the mat! Bielefeld follows him down to the mat - Zuev regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet! #ROC2#
Zuev is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Alexander Zuev has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Bielefeld is trying to work for a kimura but Zuev is defending well.
Oh Zuev is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zuev is in trouble now - Bielefeld has advanced to mount!
Bielefeld postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Zuev out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Bielefeld goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Arminia Bielefeld !
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Event:
Skrap Fights 9
Date: Dec 15, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Zuev shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lee's guard.
Lee working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Lee had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zuev defends it easily.
Zuev sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Zuev is looking to stand up but Lee won't let him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee trying to keep a closed guard but Zuev is proving a slippery customer.
Zuev is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Zuev seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lee for as long as he can get away with.
Lee is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Zuev closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lee did well to prevent Zuev getting side control.
Lee throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Zuev tries to stand but can't do so whilst Lee controls his leg.
Zuev thows a huge punch but Lee dodges it nicely.
Lee tries to get to full guard but Zuev has control of the leg.
Zuev blocks the strikes from Lee.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T2#
Lee is looking to control Zuev's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lee avoid being mounted?
Lee makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lee.
Zuev tries to stand but Lee is controlling from the bottom.
Zuev trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SUB2#
Lee is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zuev defends well.
Zuev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lee looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T3##TD#
Zuev drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Lee tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#SUB#
Zuev looking for the choke but no joy.
Zuev trying to control momentarily.
#T4##SUB#
Zuev looking to break Lee's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Lee remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Zuev will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Lee looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Zuev struggling to keep hold of the position.
Lee trying to get back to his feet but Zuev is in full control for now.
Zuev not allowing Lee to control his hands.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zuev somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Zuev dominated that round.
That's time! Zuev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD#
Zuev feints and as Lee raises his hands in defense, Zuev changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Zuev trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Alexander Zuev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zuev is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Zuev scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Zuev will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Lee looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Zuev passes into side control.
#T1#
Lee manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Lee slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Lee escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zuev gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Zuev wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Zuev is looking to pass into half guard but Lee pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Lee is in guard.#REVB##T2#
Zuev pulls Lee in close to his closed guard and prevents Lee from doing any damage or advancing position.
Zuev wants to sweep but no luck.
Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zuev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lee scoring with some ground and pound.
Zuev is trying to control the position but Lee postures up.
Lee is working Zuev over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lee with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Zuev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zuev avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
Lee throws a strike but Zuev rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Zuev trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee controls Zuev momentarily but Zuev frees himself. #SUB2#
Lee throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Zuev showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Zuev got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lee has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Zuev has managed to get both his arms back between Lee's legs - danger averted.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lee working a defensive guard here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Zuev is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Zuev. No joy for Lee on that attempt.
Alexander Zuev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zuev throws a series of punches but Lee avoids them all with ease.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee doesn't manage to clinch there - Zuev circles away.
Alexander Zuev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zuev looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lee is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Zuev dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Zuev looking to score a takedown here. Lee is defending well but Zuev drives through and ends up in Lee's guard.#SUB2#
Lee is looking for a triangle here but Zuev uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Lee defending against the ground and pound.
Lee manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Zuev is trying is best to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuev trying to control from the bottom.
Zuev wants to get back to full guard.
Lee stops Zuev from getting back to his feet.
#T1#
Zuev wants to control but Lee is keeping busy.
Lee trying to control the action but Zuev is working from the bottom.
Zuev has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lee is working away from the top position though.
Lee is trying to control the action in half guard but Zuev is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SUB#
Zuev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lee pulls his head out easily. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zuev was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
A counter left hand to the body from Zuev misses its target.#T2#
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.
Lee shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zuev defends it nicely.#TD#
Zuev 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.
Lee is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Zuev dives into side control.
#REVB#
Zuev sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Lee is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Lee wants to control but Zuev postures up.#T3##SUB#
Zuev wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lee, who protects the arm well.
Zuev scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Lee to see if he's OK.
Lee tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Zuev easily slips into full mount!
Lee tries to hold on but Zuev postures up.
Zuev trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tucker Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Zuev looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lee really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lee is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zuev throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Lee because Zuev loaded up on that one.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Zuev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Zuev has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Zuev!
Tucker Lee was interviewed post fight and said 'I accept the defeat, but I will be back!'.
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