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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 15
Date: Oct 10, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#KD#
Bard drops Popeye with a left right combo! Bard follows him down to the ground into side control.
#CUT#It looks like John Popeye has been cut.
Popeye takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Bard cracks Popeye with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Bard immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Popeye is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Bard!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Bard!
A less than humble Mike Bard misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 7
Date: Sep 05, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Popeye darts in and clinches Slamcock up against the cage.#BC2#
Popeye manages to break the clinch.
Slamcock loads up on a big right hand but Popeye slips the punch.
Slamcock fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Popeye avoids it really well and circles away.
Slamcock looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A combination from Slamcock does no damage.
A little jabbing left from Popeye on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Popeye fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Popeye looks to score with a jab to the body but Slamcock is just out of range.
Slamcock slips a straight right by Popeye.
Slamcock appears to be looking for a big counter.
Popeye 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.
Slamcock shoots for a double leg takedown but Popeye sprawls well. He's pushed Slamcock's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Popeye moves out of range as Slamcock strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Slamcock tries to keep at a distance but Popeye has taken the fight into the clinch.
Slamcock misses with some punches.
Popeye blocking some punches.
Popeye blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Popeye just misses with a elbow thrown towards Slamcock's brow. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slamcock.
A head punch on the inside from Slamcock fails to land.
Slamcock struggles to land a body shot inside as Popeye controls his hands.
Slamcock has a couple of punches blocked by Popeye.
Popeye blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Popeye throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Popeye blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Popeye tries to land a knee to the head but Slamcock blocks with his arms.
Popeye blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Slamcock fails to land.
Popeye blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Slamcock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Slamcock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Popeye blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Slamcock throws a punch but it's blocked by Popeye.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Popeye takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Slamcock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Slamcock takes a shot to the head. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slamcock.
Popeye tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Slamcock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#TD2#
Popeye has Slamcock pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Popeye pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Slamcock tumbling to the mat - Popeye dives into Slamcock's guard.
Slamcock on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Slamcock tries to get out of the position.
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!
Slamcock can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Popeye controls the pace.
Popeye content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Popeye throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slamcock preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Slamcock is trying to keep Popeye in close.
Popeye cracks Slamcock with a solid left hand.
Slamcock knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Popeye on the ground.#T3#
Popeye in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Slamcock is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Popeye has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Popeye working some strikes from top position.
Popeye controls from within his opponent's guard.
Popeye working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Slamcock has momentary wrist control but Popeye slips an elbow through the middle.
Popeye trying to control but Slamcock is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Popeye drops back looking for a leg! Slamcock is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Slamcock manages to kick Popeye off! Popeye jumps back into Slamcock's guard.
Slamcock definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T4#
Popeye throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Slamcock works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Popeye trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Slamcock wants to sweep here but Popeye controlling him for the moment.
Popeye looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Popeye shoots and misses
and Slamcock counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like John Popeye has been cut.
Slamcock throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Popeye lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John Popeye will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Popeye's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##KD#
Slamcock lands a big head kick that sends Popeye tumbling to the mat! Slamcock takes a step backwards and waves Popeye back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Popeye is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!#TD#
Slamcock shoots in for a takedown. He's got it... He's hoisted his opponent over his head and is carrying him over to the other end of the mat. The crowd roars in approval and Slamcock slams his opponent to the mat. OH, that is naaaaaasty! He's out! Slamcock lands a punch to his unconscious victim for good measure before the ref has time to call the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Tito Slamcock! |
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Event:
Sucker Punch 205# CSS Finals
Date: Aug 05, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Popeye closes the distance and pushes Mustafaev back into the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Popeye.
Popeye blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Popeye blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Popeye holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Mustafaev misses with the head strike.
Mustafaev has a couple of punches blocked by Popeye.
Mustafaev is trying to force a seperation but Popeye has the dominant position.
Popeye lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Popeye blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mustafaev has a couple of punches blocked by Popeye.
Mustafaev can't break the clinch.
Popeye is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#BC#
Mustafaev breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Popeye misses with the combination.
Popeye misses with a shot to the body
and Mustafaev counters with a left and a right that stings Popeye. #T1#
Popeye scores with a nice strike.
Mustafaev tries to clinch up but Popeye circles away and keeps his distance.
Popeye keeps the fight on the outside.
Popeye is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mustafaev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Popeye moves into the clinch.
Popeye lands a hook to the side of the head.
Popeye tries to land a knee to the head but Mustafaev blocks with his arms.
Mustafaev wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Popeye using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mustafaev has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mustafaev throws a head punch that misses.
Mustafaev avoids the elbow strike from Popeye, against the cage.
Mustafaev working hard to break the clinch.
Popeye will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mustafaev up against the cage.
Popeye jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mustafaev walks away with a smile on his face. Popeye gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Mustafaev darts in and clinches Popeye up against the cage.#T2#
A shot in the inside from Popeye.
Mustafaev lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mustafaev misses with some punches.
Mustafaev is leaning against Popeye and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mustafaev is trying to push Popeye away but Popeye has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mustafaev lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Popeye backwards.
Popeye content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Popeye wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Popeye tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mustafaev being controlled against the cage.
Popeye with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Popeye misses with some punches.
Mustafaev tries to circle away but Popeye has him pinned against the cage.
Popeye taking a breather.
Popeye tries a knee to the head but Mustafaev blocks it.
Mustafaev dodges an elbow strike from Popeye.
#T3#
Mustafaev is trying to break the clinch but Popeye is controlling him.
Popeye blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Our sources have told us that Mustafaev has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Mustafaev avoids the elbow strike from Popeye, against the cage.
Popeye throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nice body punch from Mustafaev.
Popeye creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mustafaev scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mustafaev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Popeye will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mustafaev up against the cage.
Popeye throws a punch but it's blocked by Mustafaev. #BC#
Mustafaev breaks the clinch.
Mustafaev looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Popeye tries a head kick but it misses.
Mustafaev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Popeye manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mustafaev moves in looking to clinch but Popeye pushes him off.#T4#
Mustafaev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A jab from Popeye finds it's way through Mustafaev's defenses.
Mustafaev is looking to clinch.
Mustafaev tries to clinch up but Popeye circles away and keeps his distance.
Popeye drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mustafaev defends it well.#TD2#
Popeye gets a double leg takedown into Mustafaev's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Popeye pushes down on Mustafaev's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Popeye working over Mustafaev with some ground and pound. Mustafaev looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Popeye lands strikes from half guard.#ROC2#Mustafaev is rocked!
Popeye takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Oh Mustafaev is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Popeye scores with a big shot! Mustafaev's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Mustafaev! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Popeye!
Marat Mustafaev spoke after the fight, saying 'Is whatever. I go back to train'. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch 205# CSS Semis
Date: Jul 08, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karhu misses the shot to the body.
Karhu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Karhu fails with the takedown.
Popeye throws a looping overhand right but Karhu ducks down to avoid it.
John Popeye seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Popeye misses the target. #CL2#
Popeye closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Popeye has clasped his hands together around Karhu's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Karhu tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Popeye wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Popeye landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Karhu taking a bit of punishment here - Popeye scoring with strikes.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Popeye working the ground and pound.
Karhu is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Popeye off and has taken his back!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Karhu sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Popeye taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hemmo Karhu! |
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Event:
Sucker Punch 205# CSS RD2
Date: Jun 06, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Popeye.
Hawk seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Popeye moves into the clinch.
Come on Hawk - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#BC#
Hawk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A punch lands to the side of Hawk 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL2#
Popeye gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk jumps guard but Popeye stands there with Hawk around his waist. Hawk gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Popeye with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Popeye tries for a takedown but Hawk manages to get underhooks.
#T1#
Hawk is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hawk is trying to maintain a safe position but Popeye gets an underhook and turns Hawk into the cage.
Hawk changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Popeye fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jestoni Hawk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Popeye takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hawk takes one to the side of the head.
Popeye cracks Hawk with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jestoni Hawk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Popeye moves into range and clinches up with Hawk.
Popeye tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hawk avoids it.
Popeye working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hawk letting Popeye take a breather here.
Hawk tries for a takedown. No joy.
#T2##BC2#
Popeye escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Popeye gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Popeye taking a breather.
Popeye throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Popeye is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC#
Hawk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Popeye scores with a hook.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A telegraphed right hand from Popeye misses the target. #CL2#
Popeye gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Popeye taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Popeye misses with a knee strike.
#T3#
Hawk tries to circle away but Popeye has him pinned against the cage.
Hawk stalling in the clinch but Popeye improves position.
Popeye tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Popeye stalling against the cage.
Hawk drops down looking for an ankle pick but Popeye pulls his leg out and moves away.
#TD2#
Popeye gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Hawk is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Popeye pulls his head out easily.
Hawk trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Hawk on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Popeye working over Hawk with some ground and pound. Hawk looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hawk works his way to full guard. Good work.
Popeye postures up and lands a big shot to Hawk's brow.
Popeye working some strikes from top position.
Hawk looking to control.
Popeye scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hawk controls Popeye momentarily but Popeye frees himself.
Popeye trying to control the position from guard on top but Hawk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Popeye dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A slow jab from Popeye misses its intended target.
Popeye throws a solid leg kick but Hawk takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Popeye.
John Popeye seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Popeye fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hawk to the ground. Popeye is now in Hawk's guard.#SUB#
Hawk is looking for a triangle but Popeye pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Hawk is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Popeye makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Popeye is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hawk is looking for a triangle but Popeye pushes his legs off easily.
Popeye must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Popeye stopping the sweep attempt from Hawk.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Popeye trying to control the position from guard on top but Hawk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Popeye working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hawk's head.
Popeye works over Hawk with some ground and pound from guard.#ROC2#Hawk is rocked!
Popeye distracts Hawk with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Oh Hawk is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Popeye loads up on a big left hand. Hawk felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Popeye looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Hawk can't hide his disappointment, as Popeye celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Popeye! |
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Event:
Sucker Punch 205# CSS RD1
Date: May 13, 2020 |
#R1##CL#
Kerzner rushes Popeye and presses him up against the cage.
Kerzner tries to pull guard but Popeye won't allow it.
#TD#
Kerzner has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Popeye uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Popeye has gone for a leg lock! Kerzner slips out almost immediately though and dives into Popeye's guard.#REVR#
Popeye really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kerzner. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Popeye can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kerzner controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kerzner wants to control from the top but Popeye keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kerzner is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kerzner wants to control from the top but Popeye keeps moving. #T1#
Kerzner works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kerzner trying to control the action but Popeye is working from the bottom.
Popeye won't allow Kerzner to pass to mount.
Popeye tries to get to full guard but Kerzner has control of the leg. #SUB#
Kerzner seems to be looking for submissions.
Kerzner content to control rather than advance. #T2#
Popeye is staying active underneath Kerzner, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kerzner is really struggling to control Popeye but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Popeye looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Kerzner is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Kerzner is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Popeye is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Popeye regains full guard. Nicely done.
Popeye is trying to control the position but Kerzner postures up.
Kerzner passes Popeye's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Popeye tries to roll over but Kerzner keeps him under control.
Kerzner is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kerzner has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Kerzner in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Popeye tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Kerzner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Harold Kerzner!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 10, 2020 |
#R1#
Good shot there by Zillionaire.
Zaga Zillionaire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Popeye is defended easily by Zillionaire.
Popeye has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zillionaire finds it's way round the side to connect with Popeye's head.
Popeye walks into a jab.
A big right from Zillionaire misses.
Popeye avoids a punch combination nicely.
#TD2#
Popeye closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Zillionaire is pushing Popeye's head away, looking to escape. Popeye manages to hold on to the position though.
Popeye tries to advance to mount but can't.
Zillionaire is trying to buck Popeye off.#T1#
Zillionaire tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Zillionaire tries to buck Popeye off but he can't manage it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Popeye breaks from Zillionaire's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Zillionaire is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Popeye sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Zillionaire is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
#ES#
Zillionaire bucks Popeye off and manages to get back to his feet!
Popeye slips a straight right by Zillionaire.
Popeye misses with a combination
and Zillionaire counters with a stiff right hand. #T2##TD2#
Popeye looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Zillionaire!
Zillionaire on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Zillionaire tries to get out of the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zillionaire prevents Popeye from improving position.
Zillionaire is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Popeye is controlling him well.#SUB2#
Popeye is trying to get an arm triangle but Zillionaire is defending well.
Zillionaire pushes Popeye away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Popeye gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SU2#
Popeye stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Zillionaire is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Zillionaire lands a body shot.
#CL2#
Popeye closes the distance and clinches.
Zillionaire tries to pull guard but Popeye won't allow it.
Popeye is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#T3##TD2#
Popeye pulls Zillionaire into guard.
Popeye tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Popeye is still trying to improve position.#SU#
Zillionaire stands and steps away. Popeye gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Zillionaire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Popeye was well out of range. Poor timing from Zillionaire.
Zillionaire rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#CL2#
and Popeye counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Popeye trying to land knees to the body.
#TD2#
Popeye pulls Zillionaire into guard.
#T4#
Popeye keeping moving, preventing Zillionaire from controlling successfully.
Zillionaire will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Zillionaire avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Popeye has his foot on Zillionaire's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zillionaire works his way back into a safe position though.
Popeye working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zillionaire.
Popeye manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zillionaire manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Popeye sitting in guard here, content to control.
Zillionaire wants to stand but Popeye is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John Popeye will probably get the nod.
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#
Zillionaire throws a shot to the body.
Zillionaire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Popeye moves away.
Popeye steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Zillionaire.
Popeye takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice uppercut there from Zillionaire.#TD2#
Popeye shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Zillionaire's guard.#ES#
Zillionaire pushes Popeye off and scrambles back to his feet.
#CL2#
Popeye takes the fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zillionaire is trying to pull guard but Popeye turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC#
Zillionaire breaks the clinch.
John Popeye is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zillionaire misses with a hook. Popeye ducked under it nicely.
Zillionaire fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
Zillionaire fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Zillionaire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#TD2#
Popeye gets a takedown into half guard.
Zillionaire wants to stand back up but Popeye manages to pass into side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Zillionaire is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Popeye is staying tight to Zillionaire's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Popeye working the head and body with strikes. #T2#
Popeye cracks Zillionaire with a big elbow. #ES#
Zillionaire explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Popeye has his takedown stuffed
and Zillionaire counters with a straight right hand.
A cross from Zillionaire lands.
Zillionaire lands with a right hand.
Popeye avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good shot there by Zillionaire.
Zillionaire throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zillionaire misses with a wild body shot.
Zaga Zillionaire is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Popeye tries to clinch but Zillionaire moves out of range.
Zillionaire throwing a counter right hand but Popeye manages to avoid it.
Zaga Zillionaire is winning the standup battle so far.
Popeye fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T3#
Zillionaire dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Popeye gets a clinch. #BC2#
Popeye escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zillionaire misses with a double jab.
Popeye is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#TD2#
Popeye shoots in and gets a takedown into Zillionaire's guard.#ES#
Zillionaire pushes Popeye off and scrambles back to his feet.
Zillionaire avoids the head kick by Popeye.
Popeye shoots in for a takedown but Zillionaire shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Zillionaire was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Zaga Zillionaire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Popeye.
Zillionaire throws a shot from downtown. Popeye moves away and avoids it.
Zillionaire with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Zillionaire.
Zillionaire lands a right hook to the body.
#T4##CL2#
Popeye darts in and clinches Zillionaire up against the cage.#TD2#
Popeye jumps into guard, dragging Zillionaire to the mat.
#SUB2#
Popeye throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Popeye working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Zillionaire has passed into half guard!
Zillionaire wants to pass to mount but Popeye is defending the position.
Popeye tries to kick Zillionaire off but Zillionaire keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zaga Zillionaire dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Zillionaire misses with a hook. Popeye ducked under it nicely.
Popeye looks to land a body kick but Zillionaire moved away.
Zillionaire misses with an uppercut. Popeye saw that one coming.
Zillionaire throws a jab when Popeye was well out of range.#CL2#
Popeye clinches with his opponent.
Popeye misses with a knee strike.
#BC2#
Popeye breaks the clinch.
Zillionaire connects with a good right hand that stumbles Popeye. Popeye circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Zillionaire throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD2#
and Popeye counters with a single leg into guard. Zillionaire didn't expect that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Popeye stops Zillionaire from standing up. #ES#
Zillionaire pushes Popeye off and scrambles back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zillionaire misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Popeye forces Zillionaire back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Popeye jumps into guard, dragging Zillionaire to the mat.
#T1#
Popeye is striking off his back. Zillionaire thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Popeye is looking to control Zillionaire's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Popeye avoid being mounted?
Zillionaire missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Zillionaire trying to control the pace.
Zillionaire prevents Popeye from improving his position.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Popeye throws a strike from the bottom but Zillionaire passes into side control!
Popeye wants to control but Zillionaire postures up.
Popeye scores with a shot to the body.
Zillionaire passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Popeye!
Zillionaire trying to control but Popeye is having none of it. #T3#
Popeye wants to control but Zillionaire is having none of it.
Popeye is trying desperately to improve position.
Zillionaire looking to control but Popeye is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Zillionaire looking for a guillotine from mount but Popeye is having none of it.
Popeye really wants to buck Zillionaire off and get back to his feet. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Zillionaire has control of Popeye's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Popeye regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Popeye manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Popeye is trying to stand up here but Zillionaire is controlling him well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Popeye holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Popeye tries to get to full guard but Zillionaire has control of the leg. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Zaga Zillionaire.
I think Zillionaire has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zaga Zillionaire!
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