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Event:
GAMMA#1054 Oliver v Adrian
Date: Apr 13, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Zhao has taken the fight to the clinch.
Zhao doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zhao lands a body shot in the clinch.
Zhao working aggressively here.
Zhao takes a shot to the head.
Zhao misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jaegerjaquez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zhao.
I was talking to Jaegerjaquez's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Jaegerjaquez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zhao's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zhao.
Jaegerjaquez blocking some punches.
Jaegerjaquez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zhao swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Zhao fails to land.
Jaegerjaquez throws a punch but it's blocked by Zhao.
Zhao working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Zhao swings wildly with an uppercut but Jaegerjaquez uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zhao misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zhao content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Jaegerjaquez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jaegerjaquez tries to work over Zhao's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
A right hook to the body lands for Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jaegerjaquez throws a punch but it's blocked by Zhao.
A short left from Jaegerjaquez.
Zhao's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Zhao has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Jaegerjaquez seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Zhao can turn it around.
Zhao swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jaegerjaquez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zhao goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zhao lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Zhao.
Zhao lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jaegerjaquez backwards.
Zhao misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zhao.
Jaegerjaquez tries to work over Zhao's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jaegerjaquez tries a body shot but Zhao blocks it.
Zhao struggles to land a body shot inside as Jaegerjaquez controls his hands.
Jaegerjaquez lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jaegerjaquez lands a right hand.
Zhao tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A body shot lands from Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez presses Zhao against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T2#
Zhao tries a body shot but Jaegerjaquez blocks it.
Jaegerjaquez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zhao misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jaegerjaquez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zhao's elbow.
A short uppercut from Jaegerjaquez.
Zhao throws a head punch that misses.
Zhao fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zhao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jaegerjaquez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jaegerjaquez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jaegerjaquez takes a shot to the head.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Zhao.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a body punch.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zhao throws a head punch that misses.
Jaegerjaquez lands with a right to the head.
Zhao tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jaegerjaquez's elbow.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a punch on the inside.
Zhao tries to work over Jaegerjaquez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
A short left from Zhao.
Zhao tries to work over Jaegerjaquez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zhao doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jaegerjaquez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zhao is looking to control Jaegerjaquez's arms but Jaegerjaquez gets an underhook and turns him. Now Zhao has his back to the cage.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zhao stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Zhao throws a punch but it's blocked by Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zhao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zhao doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jaegerjaquez takes a shot to the head.
Jaegerjaquez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zhao's elbow.
Zhao tries to throw a body punch but Jaegerjaquez avoids it by throwing Zhao back against the cage.
Zhao tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jaegerjaquez's elbow.
Jaegerjaquez blocks a body shot from Zhao.
Zhao swings wildly with an uppercut but Jaegerjaquez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jaegerjaquez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zhao pushes Jaegerjaquez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Zhao swings wildly with an uppercut but Jaegerjaquez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zhao content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Jaegerjaquez can't find room to land a body shot as Zhao controls the action.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Jaegerjaquez lands with a light punch inside.
Jaegerjaquez lands a body punch in the clinch.
Zhao lands a shot to the body.
Jaegerjaquez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zhao misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zhao makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jaegerjaquez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zhao gets through Jaegerjaquez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Zhao blocks a body shot from Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez stalling.
Jaegerjaquez tries to work over Zhao's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jaegerjaquez tries to work over Zhao's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from Zhao.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zhao.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez blocks a body shot from Zhao.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jian Zhao will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Jaegerjaquez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Zhao tries to clinch but Jaegerjaquez moves out of range.
Zhao tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jaegerjaquez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A big right from Jaegerjaquez misses.
Jaegerjaquez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zhao looks to land a left hand but Jaegerjaquez moved out of range nicely.
Jaegerjaquez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jaegerjaquez throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jaegerjaquez avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jaegerjaquez throws a chopping leg kick but Zhao manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jaegerjaquez lands a leg kick that knocks Zhao off balance momentarily.
Zhao takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Zhao looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhao thumps Jaegerjaquez with a low kick.
Zhao thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zhao thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice body kick there by Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL2#
Zhao closes the distance and pushes Jaegerjaquez back into the cage.#T1#
Zhao misses with some punches.
Jaegerjaquez lands a body shot.
Zhao lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jaegerjaquez backwards.
A right hand to the body from Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jaegerjaquez tries a body shot but Zhao blocks it.
Jaegerjaquez blocking some punches.
Jaegerjaquez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zhao can't find room to land a body shot as Jaegerjaquez controls the action.
Zhao trying to stall but Jaegerjaquez improves his position.
Zhao tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jaegerjaquez struggles to land a body shot inside as Zhao controls his hands.
Zhao prevents a body shot from Jaegerjaquez.
A short uppercut from Jaegerjaquez.
Zhao cracks Jaegerjaquez with a nice body shot.
Jaegerjaquez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good body shot from Jaegerjaquez.
A head punch on the inside from Jaegerjaquez fails to land.
Zhao lands with a light punch inside.
Jaegerjaquez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jaegerjaquez is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Jaegerjaquez struggles to land a body shot inside as Zhao controls his hands.
Zhao tries a body shot but Jaegerjaquez blocks it.
Jaegerjaquez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zhao's elbow.
Zhao throws a head punch that misses.
Zhao blocking some punches.
Jaegerjaquez takes a shot to the head.
Jaegerjaquez works on Zhao's body with a couple of short punches.
Jaegerjaquez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zhaos head.
Jaegerjaquez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zhao blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jaegerjaquez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Zhao.
Zhao lands a body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jaegerjaquez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Zhao.
Zhao misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Zhao misses with some punches.
Zhao misses with a punch on the inside.
Jaegerjaquez throws a punch but it's blocked by Zhao.
Jaegerjaquez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jaegerjaquez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jaegerjaquez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zhao tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jaegerjaquez's elbow.
A shot in the inside from Zhao.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jaegerjaquez.
A short right from Jaegerjaquez.
Zhao throws a punch but it's blocked by Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zhao is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Zhao misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jaegerjaquez lands a shoulder strike.
Zhao lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Zhao.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jaegerjaquez tries to work over Zhao's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Jaegerjaquez misses with the head strike.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC#
Jaegerjaquez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A clash of legs there as Zhao blocks the low kick.
A nice leg kick from Zhao, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zhao cracks Jaegerjaquez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Zhao ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zhao throws a push kick but Jaegerjaquez slaps the foot to one side.
Jaegerjaquez tries to counter by clinching up but Zhao breaks away and moves out of range.
Jaegerjaquez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zhao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jaegerjaquez moves away from the strike by Zhao.
Jaegerjaquez tries to clinch but Zhao is having none of it.
Zhao is looking to chop away at Jaegerjaquez's legs.
Zhao slips a jab and a cross from Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez throws a low kick, looking for Zhao's leg but Zhao calmly moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jaegerjaquez shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Zhao eats them both and turns towards Jaegerjaquez to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A big left from Zhao misses.
Jaegerjaquez scores with a hook.
Jaegerjaquez cracks Zhao with a good jab.
Jian Zhao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jaegerjaquez lands with a hook. Zhao tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Zhao throws out a loose jab but Jaegerjaquez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jaegerjaquez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zhao looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jaegerjaquez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zhao.
A solid leg kick lands there for Zhao.
Jaegerjaquez throws a quick inside leg kick.
Zhao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Zhao thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jaegerjaquez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zhao.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaegerjaquez scores with a nice head shot.
Zhao displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jaegerjaquez throws out the jab.
Jaegerjaquez tried to score with a low kick but Zhao checks it.
Zhao lands a lovely overhand right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jaegerjaquez throws a leg kick that misses. #T1#
Zhao misses with a low kick.
Jaegerjaquez slips under a jab.
Zhao thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jaegerjaquez if he has to take too many more of those.
#CL2#
Zhao has managed to clinch.
Zhao throws a punch but it's blocked by Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez swings wildly with an uppercut but Zhao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zhao misses with the head strike.
#BC#
Jaegerjaquez breaks from the clinch.
Zhao takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jaegerjaquez looks for the body kick but Zhao saw that one coming.
Jaegerjaquez lands a jab.
Zhao throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zhao keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jaegerjaquez.
Zhao blocks a jab.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a looping left.
Jaegerjaquez throws a looping overhand right but Zhao ducks down to avoid it.
Jaegerjaquez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zhao moves away.#T2#
Zhao is looking to clinch.
Jaegerjaquez ducks under a wild hook from Zhao.
Jaegerjaquez blocks a head kick by Zhao.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zhao tries to work over Jaegerjaquez's front leg with a kick but Jaegerjaquez checks it.
Jaegerjaquez wants to land a leg kick but Zhao is out of range.
Jaegerjaquez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jaegerjaquez throws a looping overhand right but Zhao ducks down to avoid it.
Zhao waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jaegerjaquez.
A punch lands to the side of Zhao 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jaegerjaquez lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Zhao is looking to clinch.
Zhao is looking to chop away at Jaegerjaquez's legs.
Zhao throws out a leg kick but Jaegerjaquez moves out of range and Zhao only half commits.
Zhao pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zhao ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jaegerjaquez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zhao swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zhao steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Jaegerjaquez.#T3#
Jaegerjaquez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Zhao is looking to clinch.
Jaegerjaquez appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a low kick.
Jaegerjaquez catches Zhao with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Zhao tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zhao lands a glancing blow to the side of Jaegerjaquez's head.
Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez is winning the standup battle so far.
Zhao jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jaegerjaquez moves out of range of the strikes.
Jaegerjaquez is looking to score with low kicks.
Zhao wants to counter with a clinch but Jaegerjaquez pushes him away.
Jaegerjaquez lands with a thumping leg kick.
Zhao is looking to clinch.
Zhao stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jaegerjaquez.
Zhao tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jaegerjaquez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a straight right.
Jaegerjaquez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jaegerjaquez is looking to counter punch.
Zhao tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jaegerjaquez paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T4#
Zhao ducks right into an uppercut from Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jaegerjaquez ducks under a wild hook from Zhao.
Zhao gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jaegerjaquez misses with an attempted mid kick.
Zhao checks a leg kick.
Zhao tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jaegerjaquez looks to score with a jab to the body but Zhao is just out of range.
Zhao uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jaegerjaquez.
Zhao throws a head kick that misses.
A slow jab from Jaegerjaquez misses its intended target.
Zhao connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jaegerjaquez swats away the attempt to clinch by Zhao.
Good exchange - Jaegerjaquez coming out on top.
Zhao turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jaegerjaquez 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez!
An out of breath Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
GAMMA#1047 Sitsongrit v Grimm
Date: Mar 16, 2024 |
#R1#
A low kick lands for Zhao.
Zhao avoids the head kick by John.
John takes one to the chin there.
Zhao misses with a low kick.
John went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Zhao stuns John with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
John pivots, looking for a leg kick but Zhao is out of range and John settles back down.
Zhao connects with a solid leg kick.
Zhao gets cracked with a nice right hand there by John.
Jian Zhao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zhao throws a lazy body kick
enabling John to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Jian Zhao has been cut.
Zhao scores with a nice right hand.
John displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zhao throws out the jab.
Zhao lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
John takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
John throws a hook but Zhao avoids it easily.
John tries to work over Zhao's front leg with a kick but Zhao checks it.
Zhao lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
John throws a low kick but it's checked well by Zhao.
John moves out of range of the strikes.
Zhao tries to close the distance and clinch up but John swats him away and circles back towards the center.
John lands a jab to the head.
#CL2#
Zhao has closed the distance and engaged John in a clinch.
#T1#
Zhao goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zhao tries to work over John's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zhao fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zhao working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from John fails to land.
Zhao prevents a body shot from John.
Zhao misses with a punch on the inside.
I was talking to John's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
John working aggressively here.
Zhao tries a body shot but John blocks it.
Zhao lands a shot to the body.
John misses with a hook to the ribs.
John lands with a light punch inside.
John can't find room to land a body shot as Zhao controls the action.
Zhao fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zhao pushes John back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
John lands a body punch.
Zhao doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
John misses with the head strike.
#T2##BC#
John escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
John scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Zhao uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from John.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Zhao.
Zhao keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zhao takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#CL2#
Zhao closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
John prevents a body shot from Zhao.
John is trying to break free.
John lands a left hand.
Zhao misses with a hook from the clinch.
John throws a punch but it's blocked by Zhao.
John throws a punch but it's blocked by Zhao.
John blocks a body shot from Zhao.
Zhao prevents John from breaking the clinch.
John manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#BC#
John escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T3#
Zhao throws a front kick aimed at John's knee but John avoids it well.
Zhao is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by John.
Zhao scores with a punch to the head.
Zhao with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Zhao walks forward, straight into a front kick from John.
John throws a jab but it's blocked by Zhao.
Zhao tries to clinch but John moves out of range.
John looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A chopping leg kick lands by John.
Zhao throws a leg kick that misses.
John looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
John misses with a low kick.
Zhao was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
John walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zhao. John does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like John wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
John just misses with a punch to the body.
John tries to bum rush Zhao with a series of wild strikes but Zhao uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zhao is looking to slow John down with leg kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
John tries to bum rush Zhao with a series of wild strikes but Zhao uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2#
Zhao has John up against the cage in a clinch.
#T4#
Zhao has a couple of punches blocked by John.
Zhao has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. John seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Zhao can turn it around.
John has a couple of punches blocked by Zhao.
Zhao prevents a body shot from John.
Zhao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
John lands a nice uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
John doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
John misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zhao misses with a short punch on the inside.
John dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
John effectively controlling the action here.
John gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Zhao blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zhao lands with a light punch inside.
John prevents a body shot from Zhao.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jian Zhao will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jian Zhao's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
John smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
John avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zhao throws a head kick but John moves out of range.
A big left from Zhao misses.
A right-left combo lands from John.
Zhao lands a body shot.
John swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
John throws a right and a left that Zhao avoids nicely.
Zhao lands an overhand right.
John drops his hands momentarily and Zhao takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
John ducks under a wild hook from Zhao.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
John swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A leg kick checked by Zhao.#CL#
John rushes Zhao and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
John working aggressively here.
John throws a punch but it's blocked by Zhao.
Zhao misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
John pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zhao lunges at John with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by John's hand. #T1#
A jab from John finds it's way through Zhao's defenses. #CL2#
Zhao gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Zhao lands with a short shot to the head.
John misses with some punches.
John lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zhao backwards.
Chris John has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
John breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
John fakes the leg kick and cracks Zhao in the body.
John takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Zhao throws a body punch but John moves out of range.
Chris John is winning the standup battle so far.
Zhao tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and John is able to avoid easily.
John stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zhao.
Nice uppercut there from Zhao.
John is looking to clinch but Zhao is avoiding it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
John doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zhao. That's going to slow John down.
The fighters circling - Zhao throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
John throws a quick counter kick to the body but Zhao avoids it.
John defending well as Zhao loads up on a big left hand.
John half committed to a counter leg kick.#T2#
Zhao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. John sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zhao blocks a leg kick.
John scores with the left hand. Zhao knows he should have avoided that one.
Zhao loads up on a big right hand but John slips the punch.
Zhao takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
John just misses with a punch to the body.
Zhao turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
John connects with a jab.#CL#
John closes the distance and clinches.
John is working Zhao over against the cage.
Zhao lands an uppercut.
Zhao lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
John breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Zhao moves into the clinch successfully.
John misses with the head strike.
Zhao doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
John blocks an uppercut.
Zhao scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3#
A nice left hand lands by John.
A left hand lands to the body for John.
Zhao blocks an uppercut.
Zhao swings wildly with an uppercut but John uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zhao.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Zhao tried to land a shot to the body but connects with John's elbow.
John lands with a left to the head. #BC#
John breaks from the clinch.
Zhao is looking to score with low kicks.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A chopping leg kick lands by John.
Zhao lands a leg kick that knocks John off balance momentarily.
Sloppy strikes from John. Those never looked like landing.
Zhao takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Zhao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. John sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zhao connects with a good right hand that stumbles John. John circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A combination from John does no damage.
Zhao ducks under a wild hook from John.
Zhao lands a glancing blow to the side of John's head.
Zhao misses with a low kick.
John half committed to a counter leg kick.
John swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zhao looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zhao takes a swing at John's ribcage but misses.
John moves forwards but Zhao connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Zhao throws a body shot but no joy.
John jabs at Zhao's body.
John listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
John takes one to the chin there.
Zhao misses with a hook. John ducked under it nicely.
John is looking to counter punch.
John throws a body punch but Zhao moves out of range.
Zhao appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from John misses.
John avoids the head kick by Zhao.
A big right from John misses.
John misses with a straight right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Chris John will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jian Zhao's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Zhao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by John.
Zhao throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Zhao throws a big shot that misses.
Zhao throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent John stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
John misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zhao connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Zhao is looking to land body kicks.
John fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by John.
John is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
John fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zhao manages to avoid it.
John wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
John takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
John has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zhao finds it's way round the side to connect with John's head.
Zhao on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by John. John obviously looking to wear him down.
Zhao misses with a hook. John ducked under it nicely.
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!
Zhao cracks John with an open hand slap.
John feints and then cracks Zhao's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zhao down.
John throws a head kick but Zhao moves out of range.
#T1#
An inside leg kick lands from John.
John throws a low kick but it's checked well by Zhao.
John throws a looping overhand right but Zhao ducks down to avoid it.
John is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
John takes one on the button.
John lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Zhao backs up against the cage.
A thudding body kick lands there by Zhao!
Nice defenses there by Zhao.
John with a jab.#CUT#That has opened up Jian Zhao's cut even more.
John lands a jab.
John finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Zhao blocks the body kick.
Zhao thuds his right hand into John's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zhao lands a nice looking body shot.
John misses with a hook. Zhao ducked under it nicely.
John scores with a hook.#CL#
John gets a clinch.
John wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zhao has him pressed against the cage.#T2#
Zhao misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
John breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zhao connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
John throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Zhao can't find room to land a body shot as John controls the action.
#BC#
John breaks from the clinch.
John looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zhao.
John dodges the punch combination from Zhao.
John misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zhao.
John misses with a jab, cross combination.
John lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zhao at a distance.
Zhao takes one to the chin there.
John motions for Zhao to come forward. John throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice body kick there by Zhao.#T3#
Zhao scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Zhao stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
John throws a hook but Zhao avoids it easily.
John has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from John there as he acknowledges the shot.
Zhao avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
John throws a good cross that connects.
Zhao moves out of range of the body kick from John.
John buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Zhao bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of John's head.
John wants to slow Zhao down by chopping away at his legs.
John misses with a wild body shot.
John just misses with a punch to the body.
John keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zhao.
Zhao lands with a shot to the body.
Zhao fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Zhao has closed the distance and engaged John in a clinch.
#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
John is trying to force a seperation but Zhao has the dominant position.
Zhao softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, John creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zhao has a couple of punches blocked by John.
Zhao tries a body shot but John blocks it.
Zhao tried to land a shot to the body but connects with John's elbow.
Zhao tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zhao can't find room to land a body shot as John controls the action.
Zhao misses with a body punch.
Zhao tries a body shot but John blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Zhao.
Zhao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
John stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zhao softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
John escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zhao moves out of range of the strikes.
Zhao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
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 Chris John.
I think John 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 29:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw! |
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Event:
WVT 220: Erdogan v Jarvinen
Date: Feb 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Logan takes one to the chin there.
Zhao fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Logan checks it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zhao. Logan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Logan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Zhao is able to avoid easily.
A left lands for Logan.
Logan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Zhao scores with a nice head shot.
Logan ducks under a wild hook from Zhao.
Logan throws a hook but Zhao avoids it easily.
Zhao has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Logan finds it's way round the side to connect with Zhao's head.
Logan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Logan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Zhao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zhao missing with a left hand there. Logan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zhao lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Logan. That's going to slow Zhao down.
Zhao lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Logan slips under a jab.
Logan lands a really nice looking cross but Zhao seems unphased.
Logan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Logan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Logan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Logan has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Far-Q Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Zhao throws a body punch but Logan moves out of range.
Zhao misses with a body kick.
Zhao doesn't manage to clinch there - Logan circles away.
Zhao fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Logan throws a jab when Zhao was well out of range.
Zhao is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Zhao moves away from the strike by Logan. #CL2#
Zhao darts in and clinches Logan up against the cage.
Zhao has a couple of punches blocked by Logan.
Zhao lands a right hand.
Logan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Logan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zhao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zhao can't find room to land a body shot as Logan controls the action.
Logan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Logan on the inside.
Logan throws a head punch that misses.
Logan throws an elbow that misses.
Logan scores with a shot to the side of Zhao's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zhao misses with a body punch.
#BC#
Logan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zhao connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Logan's hands.#T2#
Logan checks a leg kick.
Logan scores with a jab.
Zhao tries to land a front kick but Logan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Logan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Zhao lands with a thumping leg kick.
Logan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Logan throws a jab but it's blocked by Zhao.
A big right from Zhao misses.
Logan throws a good cross that connects.
Logan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Logan misses with a looping right.
Zhao shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Zhao tries a head kick but it misses.
Zhao throws out a leg kick but Logan moves out of range and Zhao only half commits.
Logan throws a looping overhand right but Zhao ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Logan. Zhao does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zhao throws a low kick, looking for Logan's leg but Logan calmly moves out of range.
Zhao will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Logan misses with a wild body shot.
Zhao has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Zhao bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Logan's head backwards.#T3#
Logan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Zhao throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Logan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zhao can pounce on him.
Logan takes a swing at Zhao's ribcage but misses.
Logan slips a straight right by Zhao.
Logan misses with an uppercut.
Zhao lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Zhao blocks a jab.
Zhao throws a right and a left that Logan avoids nicely.
Logan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Logan misses with a hook.
Zhao wants to counter with a clinch but Logan pushes him away.
Zhao checks the leg kick nicely there.
Logan throws out a loose jab but Zhao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Logan tries to work over Zhao's front leg with a kick but Zhao checks it.
Logan tries to move into range but Zhao moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Zhao throws an overhand right that lands on Logan's shoulder, as Logan tries to avoid the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Logan. Zhao does a little dance to reset his feet.
Logan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Logan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zhao.
Logan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
#T4#
Zhao throws a low kick but it's checked well by Logan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zhao looks for the body kick but Logan saw that one coming.
Logan is looking to slow Zhao down with leg kicks.
Nice body punch from Zhao.
Logan sizes up Zhao with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Zhao looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Zhao looks to score with a jab to the body but Logan is just out of range.
Logan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Logan throws a body shot but no joy.
Logan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zhao misses the jab.
A big left from Zhao misses.
Logan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Zhao chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Logan can pounce on him.
Logan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zhao fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Logan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Logan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zhao.
Logan walks into a left hand.
Logan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zhao throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jian Zhao 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.#R2#
Zhao throws a half hearted mid kick.
Zhao throws a shot to the body.
Zhao misses with a left hand
and Zhao takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zhao is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Zhao scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Zhao misses with an uppercut. Logan saw that one coming.
Logan misses with a hook.
Logan misses with a hook.
Logan cracks Zhao with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Zhao blocks a head kick by Logan.
Zhao misses with a low kick as Logan jumps back.
Zhao bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Logan's head backwards.
Logan connects with a single shot there.
Zhao motions for Logan to come forward. Zhao throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zhao has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Zhao there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zhao pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters circle momentarily. Logan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Logan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Logan throws a hook but Zhao avoids it easily.
Logan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T1#
Zhao moves out of range as Logan strikes.
Zhao is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Zhao with a jab.
Good work by Zhao as he checks the leg kick.
Zhao uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Logan.
Logan throws the left hand but Zhao avoids the punch easily.
Logan lands a jab.
Logan misses with a looping right.
Logan sets himself, and Zhao steps forward looking for the clinch! Logan avoids it this time.
Frankie Logan is winning the standup battle so far.
Zhao looks to score with a jab to the body but Logan is just out of range.
It looked like Logan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zhao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Logan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Logan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Logan scores with a hook to the body. Zhao takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Zhao is looking to slow Logan down with leg kicks.
A big right from Logan misses.
Logan misses with a looping right.
Zhao uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Logan.
Logan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Logan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zhao with a jab.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Logan cracks Zhao with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Logan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zhao.
Logan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Logan throws a big shot that misses.
Zhao tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Logan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zhao is looking to score with low kicks.
Zhao lands a nice leg kick that just misses Logan's sensitive parts.
Logan connects with a looping right hand.
Logan does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Zhao misses with a leg kick.
Logan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Zhao lands with a straight right. Logan didn't see that one coming.
Logan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Zhao misses with a low kick.
A jab from Logan misses.
Zhao throws a leg kick but Logan moved away.
Zhao loads up on a big right hand but Logan slips the punch.
A little feinted left hand from Logan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Logan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Logan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T3#
Zhao connects with a crisp jab.
Logan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Logan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Zhao swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Logan.
Logan throws a lazy right hand but Zhao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zhao buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A big left from Logan misses.
Zhao connects with the punch.
Zhao uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Logan.
Logan wants to land a leg kick but Zhao is out of range.
Zhao moves away from the strike by Logan.
Zhao staying out of range there.
Logan misses with a low kick.
Logan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zhao tries to counter by closing the distance.
Logan connects with a nice looking jab.
Logan lands a leg kick that knocks Zhao off balance momentarily.
Logan checks the leg kick.
Logan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
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!
Zhao is looking to slow Logan down with leg kicks.
Logan misses with a looping left.#T4#
Logan misses with a hook. Zhao ducked under it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Logan. Zhao does a little dance to reset his feet.
Logan connects with a solid leg kick.
Logan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Zhao tries to counter by closing the distance.
Zhao is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zhao checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Zhao throws a leg kick which misses Logan's front leg but catches the back leg as Logan tries to avoid it.
Zhao checks a leg kick nicely.
Zhao ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Logan dodges the punch combination from Zhao.
Nice defenses there by Logan.
Logan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zhao.
The fighters circling - Zhao throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zhao looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Logan connects with a nice looking jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Frankie Logan 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
A low kick from Zhao misses
and Logan counters with a nice leg kick.
Logan lands a slapping body shot.
Logan throws a head kick that misses.
Logan tried to score with a low kick but Zhao checks it.
Logan sets himself, and Zhao steps forward looking for the clinch! Logan avoids it this time.
Logan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zhao. Logan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jab from Logan.
Logan is looking to slow Zhao down with leg kicks.
Zhao moves out of range of the strikes.
Zhao looks to score with a jab to the body but Logan is just out of range.
Logan throwing a counter right hand but Zhao manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zhao. Logan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Logan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Logan looks to throw the jab but Zhao is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhao lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Logan throws a low kick but Zhao moves out of range easily.
Zhao lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Logan throws a hook but Zhao blocks it.
Zhao thumps Logan with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zhao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T1#
Logan lands a jab to the nose.
Logan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Zhao throws a nice outside leg kick.
Zhao scoring well with a low kick there.
Zhao tries to clinch up.
Zhao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Logan was well out of range. Poor timing from Zhao.
Logan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Logan moves out of range of the body kick.
Zhao is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Zhao avoids the head kick by Logan.
Zhao moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Zhao lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Logan at a distance.
Logan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zhao.
Zhao takes one on the button.
Zhao looks to score with a jab to the body but Logan is just out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zhao tried to score with a low kick but Logan checks it.
Zhao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zhao walks into a stiff left hand from Logan.
Zhao chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Logan blocks the body kick.
#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Zhao. Logan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Logan throwing a counter right hand but Zhao manages to avoid it.
Donk. Zhao catches Logan right on the button with a cross.
Zhao throws a lazy right hand but Logan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zhao avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The fighters circling - Logan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zhao tries to counter by closing the distance.
Logan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Logan motions for Zhao to come forward. Logan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zhao throws a leg kick that misses.
Logan throws a low kick but Zhao avoids it.
Logan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Logan throws a shot from downtown. Zhao moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Logan misses.
Logan misses with a wild body shot.
Zhao thumps Logan with a low kick.
A cross from Zhao lands.
Zhao dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Logan. That did some damage!
Logan tried to score with a low kick but Zhao checks it.
Zhao looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T3#
Zhao is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Logan.
Logan was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Zhao goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Zhao.
A slapping leg kick lands for Logan.
A big right from Zhao misses.
Nice cross by Logan.
Zhao misses with a looping left.
Zhao moves out of range as Logan strikes.
Logan takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A solid leg kick lands there for Zhao.
Zhao misses with an uppercut. Logan saw that one coming.
Logan blocks a jab.
Zhao is looking to slow Logan down with leg kicks.
Zhao wants to clinch up but Logan keeps it at a distance.
Logan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Logan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zhao chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Logan can pounce on him.
Zhao tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zhao fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T4#
Logan digs a good hook to Zhao's body.
Zhao has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice shot lands for Logan.
Logan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Logan misses with a low kick as Zhao jumps back.
Zhao is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Zhao connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Logan momentarily.
Logan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zhao walks into a left hand.
Logan throws the left hand but Zhao avoids the punch easily.
Logan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Zhao slips a straight right by Logan.
Zhao lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Zhao fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Logan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Logan takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab lands there for Logan.
Zhao uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Logan.
Logan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Zhao turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Logan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
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 Frankie Logan.
Well Logan 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw! |
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Event:
WVT 214: Johnson v Minoru
Date: Jan 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Zhao throws a right and a left that Roberto avoids nicely.
Zhao on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Roberto takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Zhao thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zhao slips a jab from Roberto.
Paulo Roberto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roberto takes a swing at Zhao's ribcage but misses.
Zhao uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Roberto.
Roberto scores with a punch to the head.
Roberto with a hook.
Roberto lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Roberto takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roberto lands a nice hook to Zhao's body. Zhao takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Zhao is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Zhao throws out a powerful jab.
Roberto looks to land a left hand but Zhao moved out of range nicely.
Roberto misses with an uppercut. Zhao saw that one coming.
Zhao lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#ROC#Roberto is rocked!
Roberto swinging wildly here.
Roberto is still on wobbly legs! Can Zhao finish him?#T1#
Roberto moves in looking to clinch but Zhao pushes him off.
Roberto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zhao fakes the body blow, causing Roberto to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Roberto goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jian Zhao!
Jian Zhao decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
DMMA 263 Doomsday vs Don
Date: Nov 19, 2023 |
#R1#
Bogachev fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bogachev missing with a left hand there. Zhao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Motshan Bogachev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Bogachev.
We've been informed that Bogachev has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A telegraphed right hand from Zhao misses the target.
Zhao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bogachev.
Zhao dodges the punch combination from Bogachev.
Zhao connects with a nice looking jab.
Zhao misses with a kick to the body.
Bogachev with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Zhao to score with a decent uppercut.#CL#
Zhao has closed the distance and engaged Bogachev in a clinch.
Zhao tries to throw a body punch but Bogachev avoids it by throwing Zhao back against the cage.
Bogachev connects with a knee to the head.
Zhao lands a hook that snaps the head of Bogachev backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Zhao throws a punch but it's blocked by Bogachev.
Bogachev with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Zhao can't find room to land a body shot as Bogachev controls the action.
Zhao lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bogachev backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Zhao.
#T1#
Bogachev lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bogachev misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zhao stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bogachev tries a knee to the head but Zhao blocks it.
Nice body punch from Zhao - that landed with a thud.
Zhao blocking some punches.
I was talking to Zhao's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Zhao blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zhao misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Zhao on the inside.
Zhao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zhao misses with a punch to the body.
Zhao working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zhao scores with a shot to the side of Bogachev's head.
Bogachev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bogachev working aggressively here.
Bogachev misses with the head strike.
Zhao scores with a hook to the body.
Zhao lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zhao doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
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!
Zhao can't find room to land a body shot as Bogachev controls the action.
Stalling in the clinch from Zhao.
Zhao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zhao misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T2#
Zhao swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zhao lands a body punch in the clinch.
Zhao lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zhao lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bogachev blocking some punches.
Zhao is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bogachev is keeping busy.
Zhao scores with a shoulder strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Zhao.
Zhao swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bogachev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bogachev throws a head punch that misses.
Zhao misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bogachev misses with a punch to the body.
Zhao gets through Bogachev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Zhao blocking some punches.
Bogachev with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bogachev looking to throw knees to the head but Zhao is blocking nicely.
Bogachev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zhao prevents a body shot from Bogachev.
Zhao is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bogachev is keeping busy.
Bogachev misses with the head strike.
#T3#
Bogachev with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Zhao blocks an uppercut.
Bogachev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bogachev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Zhao.
Zhao lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zhao lands a shoulder strike.
Bogachev throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bogachev scores with a knee to the head.
Bogachev blocking some punches.
Zhao stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Zhao lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bogachev looks winded!
A short right from Zhao on the inside.
Zhao tries to throw a body punch but Bogachev avoids it by throwing Zhao back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Bogachev fails to land.
Zhao scores with a shot to the side of Bogachev's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Bogachev.
A body shot lands from Zhao.
Zhao scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bogachev has a couple of punches blocked by Zhao.
Zhao lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bogachev backwards. #T4#
Zhao tries to throw a body punch but Bogachev avoids it by throwing Zhao back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Zhao.
Zhao scores with a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Zhao.
Zhao lands a body shot.
Zhao misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Zhao on the inside.
A body shot lands from Zhao.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bogachev.
Zhao has a couple of punches blocked by Bogachev.
Bogachev misses with a knee strike.
Zhao lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zhao is leaning against Bogachev and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Zhao lands a right hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zhao.
Zhao lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bogachev tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Zhao cracks Bogachev with a nice body shot.
Zhao scores with a hook to the body.
Zhao lands a shot to the body.
Zhao scores with a shot to the side of Bogachev's head.
Zhao lands a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jian Zhao dominated that 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.#R2#
Bogachev takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bogachev looks to throw the jab but Zhao is out of range.
Zhao scoring well with a low kick there.
Bogachev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zhao cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zhao connects with a leg kick.
Zhao takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Zhao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bogachev moves away.
Jab, jab by Zhao - just one landing. #ROC#Bogachev is rocked!
A nice inside leg kick there by Zhao. That's going to slow Bogachev down.
Bogachev is still on wobbly legs! Can Zhao finish him?
Zhao just misses with a punch to the body.
Bogachev seems to have recovered his senses.
Bogachev tests Zhao's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bogachev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zhao.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bogachev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zhao.
Zhao seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Zhao bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bogachev's head backwards.
Zhao connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bogachev throws a head kick that Zhao semi-blocks.
Zhao is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bogachev can do to turn this around?#CL#
Zhao takes the fight into the clinch. #T1#
Zhao misses with a punch to the body.
Bogachev throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Zhao blocks it with crossed arms.
Bogachev with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bogachev connects with a nasty looking knee right to Zhao's face.
Jian Zhao has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bogachev is breathing heavily.
Zhao lands a hook that snaps the head of Bogachev backwards.
Zhao lands a left hand.
Bogachev misses with a knee to the head.
Zhao doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zhao softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zhao lands with a light punch inside.
Bogachev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bogachev with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Zhao lands a nice shot to the body.
Bogachev tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zhao avoids it.
A shot in the inside from Zhao.
Zhao lands a body punch in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zhao lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bogachev.
Zhao lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zhao lands a nice shot to the body.
Zhao scores with a shot to the side of Bogachev's head.
Zhao can't find room to land a body shot as Bogachev controls the action.
#T2#
Zhao presses Bogachev against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Zhao is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A short right from Zhao on the inside.
Zhao lands a shoulder strike.
Zhao prevents a body shot from Bogachev.
Bogachev misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zhao.
Zhao cracks Bogachev with a nice body shot.
Zhao lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zhao gets through Bogachev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Zhao lands a shoulder strike.
Zhao is leaning against Bogachev and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Zhao lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bogachev backwards.
Zhao lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Zhao on the inside.
A body shot lands from Zhao.
Bogachev takes a shot to the head.
Zhao throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bogachevs head.
Zhao unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Bogachev! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Zhao is unloading with more strikes now! Bogachev drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jian Zhao!
A relieved looking Jian Zhao 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:
DMMA 255 Bundy vs Holliday
Date: Oct 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Okoroji falls off balance throwing a combination
and Zhao counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Zhao.
Zhao is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Zhao connects with an inside leg kick.
Zhao connects with a solid leg kick.
Okoroji swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zhao is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Okoroji.
Okoroji tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zhao swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Okoroji throws a body punch but Zhao moves out of range.
Okoroji looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Okoroji tries for a takedown but Zhao circles away easily
and Zhao counters with a right hand to the body.
Okoroji shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Zhao to counter with a crisp jab.
Zhao lands a jab.
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!
Zhao connects with a solid leg kick. #T1#
Okoroji misses with a takedown
and Okoroji takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jian Zhao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yakubu Okoroji.
Okoroji shoots in but no luck this time.
Zhao connects with an inside leg kick.
Okoroji fails with the takedown.
Zhao swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Okoroji tries to close the distance and clinch but Zhao swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice uppercut there from Zhao.
Zhao scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Yakubu Okoroji seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Okoroji misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Zhao connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zhao connects with a right hand. Okoroji shakes it off.#CL2#
Okoroji takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Okoroji escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zhao on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zhao scoring well with a low kick there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Okoroji.
Okoroji looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Good standup being displayed there by Zhao as he connects with a hook.
Zhao scores with a jab to the body.
Okoroji misses the shot to the body.
Okoroji gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Zhao counters with a straight right hand.
Zhao throws a nice inside leg kick.
Zhao keeps the fight on the outside.
Zhao throws a right and a left that Okoroji avoids nicely.
Okoroji's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Okoroji gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Okoroji takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Okoroji's coach down at MMA Training and Sparring Buddies was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Okoroji's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#CL2#
Zhao gets tackled into the cage by Okoroji. Okoroji maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Okoroji breaks the clinch.
It looks like Zhao has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Okoroji scores with a body shot.
Zhao is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T3##TD2#
Okoroji feints and as Zhao raises his hands in defense, Okoroji changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Zhao manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Okoroji closes the distance looking to clinch
and Zhao connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zhao lands with a nice combination. Okoroji backs away looking to recover.
Okoroji tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zhao swivels and escapes.
Zhao swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Okoroji throws a sloppy body shot
and Zhao counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jian Zhao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Okoroji looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Okoroji shoots in looking for a takedown. Zhao tries to sprawl out of it but Okoroji keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Zhao manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Zhao connects with a solid leg kick. #T4#
Zhao blocks the body kick.
Zhao lands a jab to the nose.
Zhao misses with a wild combination.
Okoroji swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL2#
Okoroji has managed to clinch.
Okoroji pushes Zhao back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC#
Zhao manages to break the clinch.
Donk. Zhao catches Okoroji right on the button with a cross.
Okoroji misses with a double jab
and Okoroji takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slow jab from Zhao misses its intended target.
Okoroji tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Zhao counters with a stiff right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jian Zhao dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Zhao.
Zhao cracks Okoroji with an open hand slap.
Zhao misses with a double jab
and Okoroji counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zhao throws a leg kick that misses.
Okoroji shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zhao as he avoids it easily.
Zhao looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Okoroji lands a body shot.
Okoroji is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Zhao rather than just go for the knockout.
Okoroji dives in and grabs Zhao's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zhao pushes down on Okoroji's head and hops out.
Zhao swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Okoroji swings for the body but Zhao moves out of range.
Zhao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Okoroji misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zhao.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhao clobbers Okoroji with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Zhao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okoroji moves away.#CL2#
Okoroji takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Okoroji breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Zhao. That's going to slow Okoroji down.
The fight stays on the outside here - Okoroji looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zhao connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Okoroji momentarily.
Okoroji doesn't manage to clinch there - Zhao circles away.
Okoroji has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Zhao sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Zhao avoids the body shot from Okoroji.
An attempted straight right counter from Zhao misses the target.
Zhao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zhao swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zhao cracks Okoroji with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Zhao swats away the attempt to clinch by Okoroji.
Okoroji punishes Zhao's body with a nice straight punch.
Zhao bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Okoroji's head.#T2#
Zhao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Okoroji looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Okoroji moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Okoroji tries to clinch up
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zhao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Okoroji.
Zhao moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Zhao lands a really nice looking cross but Okoroji seems unphased.
Okoroji fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jian Zhao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yakubu Okoroji.
Okoroji misses with a double jab
and Zhao counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Okoroji shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Zhao counters with an outside leg kick.
Okoroji throws a jab but it's blocked by Zhao. #T3#
Okoroji fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Okoroji is breathing heavily.
Zhao with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Okoroji wants to clinch.
Zhao was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Okoroji shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Zhao counters with a one-two to the body.
Okoroji on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zhao. Zhao obviously looking to wear him down.
Zhao is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Okoroji can do to turn this around?
Okoroji is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Okoroji shoots in for a takedown but Zhao shows good takedown defense.
Okoroji tries to clinch
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Zhao counters with a nice body shot.
Okoroji on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zhao. Zhao obviously looking to wear him down.
Okoroji tries to clinch up but Zhao circles away and keeps his distance.
Zhao turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Zhao lands a head shot.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okoroji lands a nice hook to Zhao's body. Zhao takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Zhao misses with the combination.
Zhao connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Zhao is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A low kick lands for Zhao.
Okoroji tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zhao paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zhao scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Okoroji throws a predictable looking body shot
and Zhao counters with a straight right hand.
Zhao throws a hook but Okoroji blocks it.
Okoroji takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Okoroji chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zhao can pounce on him.
Okoroji tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Okoroji will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Zhao connects with a looping right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jian Zhao dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Okoroji tries to clinch up but Zhao circles away and keeps his distance.
Okoroji wants to clinch
and Zhao counters with a leg kick.
Okoroji takes a swing at Zhao's ribcage but misses.
Jian Zhao is winning the standup battle so far.
A shot to the liver by Zhao. Beautiful body shot.
Zhao scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Okoroji with a poor takedown
and Zhao counters with a straight right hand.
Zhao fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Okoroji is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okoroji tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Zhao counters with a nice low kick that buckles Okoroji's knee momentarily.
Okoroji doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Zhao counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Zhao gets tackled into the cage by Okoroji. Okoroji maintains the clinch.
Okoroji takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zhao lands with a light punch inside. #T1##BC#
Zhao manages to break the clinch.
Zhao connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Okoroji momentarily.
Zhao lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Zhao lands with a hook. Okoroji tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Okoroji looks to clinch
and Zhao counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zhao connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Zhao with a jab.#ROC#Okoroji is rocked!
Zhao circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Okoroji to the canvas! Okoroji doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Zhao keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jian Zhao!
Jian Zhao thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
DMMA 238 Cole vs Barboza
Date: Sep 17, 2023 |
#R1#
Zhao throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ekaku counters with a good, hard body kick but Zhao shrugs it off.
A telegraphed right hand from Zhao misses the target.
Zhao checks a leg kick.
Zhao throws an overhand right that lands on Ekaku's shoulder, as Ekaku tries to avoid the shot.
Ekaku throws a leg kick but Zhao sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Zhao throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Ekaku counters with a nice uppercut.
Zhao loads up on a big right hand but Ekaku slips the punch.
Ekaku takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ekaku connects with a jab.
Zhao throws a right hand that misses
and Ekaku counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhao misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ekaku counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Ekaku scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zhao is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ekaku.
Ekaku is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Zhao misses with a hook
and Ekaku counters with a thumping low kick. #T1#
Zhao swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ekaku counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ekaku misses with a hook. Zhao ducked under it nicely.
Zhao swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zhao blocks a jab.
Zhao throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A big left from Zhao misses.
Ekaku with a nice calf kick.
Zhao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ekaku.
Zhao throws a sloppy head kick and Ekaku moves out of range easily.
Ekaku on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zhao. Zhao obviously looking to wear him down.
Jian Zhao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zhao avoids a kick to the body.
Zhao just misses with a punch to the body.
Zhao misses with a combination
and Ekaku counters with a body kick.
Zhao fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ekaku.#T2#
Ekaku scores with a jab to the body.
Ekaku throws a leg kick but Zhao checks it.
Nice defenses there by Ekaku.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zhao gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ekaku avoids the body shot from Zhao.
Zhao misses with a left hand
and Ekaku connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zhao swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ekaku counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Zhao misses with a right hand
and Ekaku cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zhao misses with a hook. Ekaku ducked under it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Ekaku on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zhao swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ekaku counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zhao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ekaku moves away.
Ekaku feints and then cracks Zhao's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zhao down.
Good standup being displayed there by Zhao as he connects with a hook.#T3#
A low kick lands for Ekaku.
A nice combination there by Zhao.
Zhao misses with a wild body shot.
Zhao misses with a shot to the body
and Ekaku counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zhao misses with a body punch
and Ekaku counters with a straight right hand.
Ekaku connects with the punch.#CL2#
Ekaku clinches up with Zhao and pushes him back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Zhao.
Ekaku lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ekaku tries to throw a body punch but Zhao avoids it by throwing Ekaku back against the cage.
Ekaku lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Ekaku - that landed with a thud.
Ekaku lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ekaku scores with a shot to the side of Zhao's head.
Ekaku throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Zhao pushes Ekaku back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zhao.
Zhao has a couple of punches blocked by Ekaku.
#T4#
Zhao cracks Ekaku with a nice body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zhao.
A short uppercut from Ekaku.
Ekaku blocking some punches.
Zhao has a couple of punches blocked by Ekaku.
Zhao goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ekaku tries to stall but Zhao uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ekaku blocking some punches.
Ekaku misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ekaku creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ekaku lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ekaku blocks an uppercut.
Zhao throws a punch but it's blocked by Ekaku.
Ekaku blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Zhao.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zhao fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zhao pushes Ekaku back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ekaku has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Zhao seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ekaku can turn it around.
Zhao misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zhao effectively controlling the action here.
Good body shot from Ekaku.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Satoshi Ekaku dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Ekaku with a hook.
Zhao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zhao swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ekaku counters with a nice uppercut.
Ekaku slips under a jab from Zhao.
Ekaku looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Zhao misses with a hook.
Ekaku fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Zhao throws a combination that misses
and Ekaku counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zhao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhao falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ekaku counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ekaku fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Satoshi Ekaku seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zhao misses with a hook to the body
#CL2#
and Ekaku moves into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ekaku blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ekaku.
Ekaku is stalling here.
Ekaku goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ekaku.
I was talking to Zhao's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Zhao misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ekaku softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zhao.
Ekaku has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ekaku has Zhao pressed against the cage.
Zhao misses with the head strike.
Ekaku tries to work over Zhao's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ekaku fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ekaku misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Ekaku.
Ekaku is stalling here.
A short left from Ekaku. #T2#
Zhao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Zhao tries to work over Ekaku's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zhao has a couple of punches blocked by Ekaku.
Satoshi Ekaku seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Zhao misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ekaku lands a body shot.
Zhao lands with a right to the head.
Zhao throws a head punch that misses.
Ekaku lands a shoulder strike.
Zhao misses with some punches.
Ekaku stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A shot in the inside from Zhao.
Ekaku lands a shoulder strike.
Ekaku lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zhao backwards.
Zhao lands a hook that snaps the head of Ekaku backwards.
Zhao tries to throw a body punch but Ekaku avoids it by throwing Zhao back against the cage.
Zhao tries a body shot but Ekaku blocks it.
Ekaku lands a shot to the body.
Ekaku lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zhao tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ekaku's elbow.
Ekaku tries a body shot but Zhao blocks it.
#T3#
Ekaku blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Ekaku - that landed with a thud.
Ekaku tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ekaku swings wildly with an uppercut but Zhao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zhao slowing the pace effectively.
Ekaku lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zhao backwards.
Zhao is looking to control Ekaku's arms but Ekaku gets an underhook and turns him. Now Zhao has his back to the cage.
Ekaku has a couple of punches blocked by Zhao.
Ekaku stalling the fight.
Zhao misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ekaku lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Ekaku on the inside.
Zhao tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ekaku taking a breather.
Zhao trying to control the position but instead, Ekaku has worked for underhooks and has pushed Zhao into the cage.
Zhao swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zhao throws a punch but it's blocked by Ekaku. #T4#
Zhao wants to stall.
Zhao misses with some punches.
Ekaku presses Zhao against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ekaku throws a punch but it's blocked by Zhao.
Ekaku digs a right hand into Zhao's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Zhao's gas tank.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ekaku misses with some punches.
Ekaku lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ekaku tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zhao's elbow.
Ekaku misses with the head strike.
Ekaku goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zhao scores with a hook to the body.
Ekaku lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zhao is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ekaku misses with the head strike.
Zhao misses with a body punch.
Ekaku blocking some punches.
Ekaku scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zhao misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Satoshi Ekaku showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Zhao misses with the body kick
and Ekaku counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jian Zhao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ekaku digs a good hook to Zhao's body.
Zhao throws a lazy body kick
and Ekaku counters with a straight right hand.
Ekaku chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ekaku takes one to the chin there.
Ekaku moves out of range as Zhao throws a body kick.
Zhao tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ekaku swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zhao misses with a lunging right hand
and Ekaku counters with a stiff right hand.
Zhao throws a hook to the side of Ekaku's head but Ekaku sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ekaku doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekaku throws a body kick that misses.
Zhao throws a body kick that misses
and Ekaku counters with a nice low kick that buckles Zhao's knee momentarily.
Zhao throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ekaku counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zhao. Ekaku does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
A low kick lands for Ekaku.
Zhao misses with a jab to the body
and Ekaku counters with a nice uppercut.
Ekaku lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Zhao looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Zhao goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Zhao misses with a body kick.
Zhao is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Zhao swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ekaku counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Zhao just misses with a punch to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zhao lands the left hand.
Ekaku lands with a kick to the ribs.
Zhao takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ekaku tries to clinch but Zhao is having none of it.
Zhao tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ekaku counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Zhao misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ekaku counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zhao misses with a hook to the body
and Ekaku counters with a good low kick that Zhao was not able to check.
Zhao misses with a body shot.
Ekaku scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Zhao finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
#CL2#
Ekaku moves into the clinch.
Ekaku is looking to control Zhao's arms but Zhao gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ekaku has his back to the cage.
Ekaku tries a body shot but Zhao blocks it.
Ekaku is trying to maintain a safe position but Zhao gets an underhook and turns Ekaku into the cage.
Ekaku lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zhao or not.
Ekaku scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zhao.
Zhao has a couple of punches blocked by Ekaku.
Zhao tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ekaku's elbow.
Ekaku tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zhao's elbow. #T3#
Zhao has a couple of punches blocked by Ekaku.
Zhao blocking some punches.
Ekaku blocking some punches.
A short right from Zhao.
A shot in the inside from Ekaku.
Ekaku tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zhao's elbow.
Zhao scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zhao misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zhao tries to throw a body punch but Ekaku avoids it by throwing Zhao back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Zhao.
A head punch on the inside from Zhao fails to land.
Ekaku misses with a punch on the inside.
Ekaku lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zhao misses with a punch on the inside.
Zhao swings wildly with an uppercut but Ekaku uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zhao is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ekaku working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Zhao working aggressively here.
Zhao throws a punch but it's blocked by Ekaku. #T4#
Ekaku lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ekaku presses Zhao against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short body shot lands from Ekaku as the two fighters clinch.
Zhao tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ekaku blocks an uppercut.
Zhao goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zhao tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zhao misses with some punches.
Ekaku blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ekaku can't find room to land a body shot as Zhao controls the action.
Zhao misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ekaku.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ekaku.
A shot in the inside from Ekaku.
Ekaku lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zhao tries to throw a body punch but Ekaku avoids it by throwing Zhao back against the cage.
Ekaku swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ekaku misses with a body punch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Satoshi Ekaku is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ekaku blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ekaku digs a right hand into Zhao's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Zhao's gas tank.
And that's the end of the fight!
Satoshi Ekaku comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ekaku has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Satoshi Ekaku!
An out of breath Satoshi Ekaku thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
DMMA 229 Pinkman vs Kersikov
Date: Aug 26, 2023 |
#R1#
Zhao slips under a jab from Krenakore.
Zhao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Krenakore manages to avoid it.
Zhao avoids the body shot from Krenakore.
Zhao quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Krenakore looks to land a right hand but Zhao moved out of range.
Zhao is looking to counter punch.
Krenakore blocks a jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Zhao.
Krenakore throws a body punch but Zhao moves out of range.
Zhao has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Zhao there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT2#It looks like Jian Zhao has been cut.
Zhao walks into a stiff left hand from Krenakore.
Krenakore pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Krenakore looks to land a left hand but Zhao moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhao swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Krenakore misses the body punch
and Zhao counters with a nice low kick that buckles Krenakore's knee momentarily.
Krenakore misses with a body shot.
Krenakore with a nice cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krenakore misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zhao.
#T1#
Zhao throws a jab when Krenakore was well out of range.
Krenakore throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zhao counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice uppercut there from Krenakore.
Krenakore looks to score with a jab to the body but Zhao is just out of range.
Krenakore misses with a right hand
and Zhao counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Mengrire Krenakore has been cut.
Zhao sizes up Krenakore with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Krenakore swings widly with a right hand
and Krenakore takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zhao misses with a hook
and Krenakore makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Zhao. Krenakore shrugs it off though.
Zhao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Krenakore.
Krenakore takes a swing at Zhao's ribcage but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Krenakore misses the shot to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Zhao.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zhao. #T2#
A punch combination from Krenakore misses.
Zhao throwing a counter right hand but Krenakore manages to avoid it.
Zhao staying out of range there.
Krenakore punishes Zhao's body with a nice straight punch.
It looks like Zhao has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Zhao takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A head kick from Zhao lands but Krenakore takes it in his stride.
A shot to the body from Krenakore misses
and Zhao counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC#Krenakore is rocked!
Zhao connects with a body shot that sends Krenakore's belly button to the back.
Krenakore is still on wobbly legs! Can Zhao finish him?
Krenakore throws an off balance right hand
and Zhao scores with a counter punch that sends Krenakore to the canvas! Zhao smells blood - he's punishing Krenakore with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Krenakore has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jian Zhao!
Jian Zhao decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
DMMA 222 Roos vs Widenose
Date: Aug 06, 2023 |
#R1#
Zhao throws a hook but Barnes blocks it.
Zhao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barnes.
Barnes throws a good cross that connects.
A head kick misses from Zhao.
Zhao throws a hook to the side of Barnes's head but Barnes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barnes has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Zhao is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Zhao looks to score with a jab to the body but Barnes is just out of range.
Barnes finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Zhao lands with a kick to the ribs.
Barnes attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Zhao feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Barnes misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhao scores with a head kick. Barnes tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT#It looks like Michael Barnes has been cut.
Zhao swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Zhao finds it's way through Barnes's defenses.
A big left from Zhao misses.
Barnes throws a lazy uppercut
and Zhao counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T1#
Barnes walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Zhao checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nice body punch from Barnes.
Barnes takes one to the side of the head.
Zhao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barnes moves away.
Barnes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zhao sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Barnes or perhaps it was just good defense by Zhao, which made it look bad.
Zhao moves away from the strike by Barnes.
Barnes lands with a hook. Zhao tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Zhao staying out of range there.
Barnes scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Barnes. Zhao shrugs it off though.
Barnes throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Zhao throwing a counter right hand but Barnes manages to avoid it.#T2#
A good leg kick by Barnes.
Barnes wants to land a leg kick but Zhao is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Zhao misses the target.
Barnes throws a low kick, looking for Zhao's leg but Zhao calmly moves out of range.
Zhao throwing a counter right hand but Barnes manages to avoid it.
Zhao lands a jab to the nose.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barnes scores with a hook to the body. Zhao takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Zhao throws a jab but it's blocked by Barnes.
Barnes is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Zhao slips a jab from Barnes.
Barnes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Zhao takes a swing at Barnes's ribcage but misses.
Barnes takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Zhao displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barnes throws out the jab.
Barnes throws a body punch but Zhao moves out of range.
Barnes checks a leg kick.#T3#
Barnes misses with a body kick.
Zhao misses with a straight left.
Barnes connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Zhao ducks under a wild hook from Barnes.
Barnes wants to land a leg kick but Zhao is out of range.
Barnes cracks Zhao with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Zhao checks a leg kick.
Zhao missing with a left hand there. Barnes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zhao walks into a left hand.
Barnes throws a body punch but Zhao moves out of range. #TD2#
Barnes looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Zhao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes distracts Zhao with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T4#
Zhao is controlling Barnes's posture.#SUB#
Barnes content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Zhao has locked up a guillotine! Zhao's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Barnes is holding on here and Zhao must be using up a lot of energy. Barnes has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Zhao gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jian Zhao!
During a confident post fight interview, Jian Zhao thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
DMMA 213 Roos vs Distefano
Date: Jul 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Zhao with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kersikov throws a jab when Zhao was well out of range.
Kersikov works the jab nicely.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut.
That kick from Kersikov tenderised Zhao's leg. Zhao is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've been told by Kersikov's head coaches at KFA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kersikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zhao.
Zhao throws out a counter right but Kersikov avoids it with no problem.
Zhao misses with a left hand
and Kersikov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Zhao.
Kersikov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kersikov throws a low kick but Zhao moves out of range easily.
Zhao slips under a jab.#CL2#
Zhao gets a clinch.
Zhao taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Zhao struggles to land a body shot inside as Kersikov controls his hands.
#BC#
Kersikov manages to break the clinch.
Zhao misses with the combination.
#T1#
Zhao works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Zhao throws a jab but it's blocked by Kersikov.
Kersikov lands with an uppercut that bounces Zhao off the cage and back into range.
Kersikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zhao feints a counter leg kick.
Zhao checks a leg kick.
Zhao avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kersikov loads up on a big right hand but Zhao slips the punch.
Zhao throws a leg kick but Kersikov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kersikov feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kersikov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Zhao counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big left from Zhao misses.
Kersikov throws a low kick but Zhao moves out of range easily.
Zhao avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Kersikov misses with a body punch
and Zhao counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kersikov is looking to score with low kicks.
Kersikov throws a head kick but Zhao moves out of range.
Zhao looks to land a left hand but Kersikov moved out of range nicely.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut
and Zhao counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kersikov throws a leg kick but Zhao sees it coming and checks it nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zhao throws a leg kick but Kersikov checks it.
Kersikov moves away from the strike by Zhao.
Zhao throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kersikov counters with a nice leg kick.
Zhao moves out of range of the strikes.
Kersikov tries to move into range but Zhao moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kersikov throws out a loose jab but Zhao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kersikov misses with a series of wild punches.
Zhao throws out a counter right but Kersikov avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Kersikov misses with a body shot.
Kersikov throws out a loose jab but Zhao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Zhao.
Kersikov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kersikov looks to land a body kick but Zhao moved away.
Kersikov connects with a solid leg kick.
Kersikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kersikov sets himself, and Zhao steps forward looking for the clinch! Kersikov avoids it this time.
Kersikov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Zhao looks to land a right hand but Kersikov moved out of range.
Zhao lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Zhao connects with a crisp jab.
Zhao misses with an uppercut. Kersikov saw that one coming.
Kersikov is looking to counter punch.
Zhao throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T4#
Kersikov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Kersikov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zhao misses with a hook.
A little feinted left hand from Kersikov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kersikov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kersikov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kersikov. Zhao does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zhao wants to counter with a clinch but Kersikov pushes him away.
Zhao swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kersikov.
Good shot there by Kersikov.
Zhao slips a jab from Kersikov.
Kersikov motions for Zhao to come forward. Kersikov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kersikov backing away here, and Zhao unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Zhao will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Zhao takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zhao misses with an uppercut. Kersikov saw that one coming.
Zhao moves out of range of the body kick from Kersikov.
Zhao takes a swing at Kersikov's ribcage but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jian Zhao will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kersikov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kersikov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Zhao throws a leg kick but Kersikov moved away.
Kersikov connects with a solid leg kick.
Kersikov is looking to slow Zhao down with leg kicks.
Zhao dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kersikov. That did some damage!
Kersikov misses the jab.
A little jabbing left from Zhao on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A low kick lands for Zhao.
Zhao on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Zhao lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kersikov's sensitive parts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov misses with a hook.
Kersikov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zhao looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Zhao misses the jab.
A punch combination from Kersikov misses.
Zhao rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kersikov counters with a right hand to the body.
Dmitri Kersikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A shot in the inside from Zhao. #BC#
Kersikov breaks from the clinch.
Kersikov connects with a leg kick.
Kersikov throws out a leg kick but Zhao moves out of range and Kersikov only half commits.
Zhao checks a leg kick nicely.
Zhao misses with a wild body shot.
Kersikov misses with the body kick
and Zhao counters with a straight right hand.
Kersikov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kersikov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dmitri Kersikov is winning the standup battle so far.
Kersikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kersikov tries to score with a low kick but Zhao moves his leg out of the way.
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Zhao.#T2#
Zhao misses with a hook.
Kersikov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Zhao moves out of range of the body kick.
Zhao avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Zhao tries a quick counter leg kick but Kersikov is wise to it.
Zhao ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kersikov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zhao stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice inside leg kick there by Kersikov. That's going to slow Zhao down.
Kersikov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Zhao throws out a counter right but Kersikov avoids it with no problem.
Kersikov scores with a jab. Zhao acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Zhao thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dmitri Kersikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kersikov misses with a hook to the body
and Zhao counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kersikov's knee momentarily.
Kersikov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zhao has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kersikov looks to land a body kick but Zhao moved away.#T3#
Kersikov tries to bum rush Zhao with a series of wild strikes but Zhao uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zhao uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kersikov.
Zhao checks a leg kick.
Kersikov moves out of range as Zhao strikes.
Kersikov feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kersikov misses with a body shot.
Nice jab there from Zhao.
Kersikov slips a straight right by Zhao.
Kersikov tries to score with a low kick but Zhao moves his leg out of the way.
Kersikov misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Zhao to counter with a crisp jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kersikov.
Kersikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice cross by Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a front kick aimed at Zhao's knee but Zhao avoids it well. #T4#
Zhao throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kersikov.
A counter left hand to the body from Kersikov misses its target.
Kersikov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zhao throws out a counter right but Kersikov avoids it with no problem.
Kersikov throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Zhao to counter with a crisp jab.
Kersikov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kersikov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Zhao takes a jab right on the kisser.
Zhao checks a leg kick nicely.
Kersikov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Zhao takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kersikov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A big right from Zhao misses.
Kersikov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zhao.
Kersikov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Zhao checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dmitri Kersikov dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Zhao swings for the body but Kersikov moves out of range.
Zhao swings widly with a right hand
and Kersikov counters with a right hand to the body.
Kersikov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kersikov misses the jab.
Zhao throws a jab but it's blocked by Kersikov.
Zhao takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kersikov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Zhao throws the left hand but Kersikov avoids the punch easily.
Kersikov walks into a jab.
Zhao's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A leg kick checked by Zhao.
Zhao ducks under a wild hook from Kersikov.
Zhao checks a leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Zhao blocks the low kick.#T1#
Zhao with the inside leg kick.
Zhao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kersikov manages to avoid it.
Kersikov missing with a left hand there. Zhao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kersikov loads up on a big right hand but Zhao slips the punch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kersikov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zhao looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice uppercut there from Zhao.
Kersikov throws a low kick but Zhao avoids it.
Kersikov moves out of range of the strikes.
Zhao throws a leg kick
and Kersikov counters with a thumping low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kersikov. Zhao does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zhao checks a low kick from Kersikov.
Kersikov wants to land a leg kick but Zhao is out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kersikov. #T2#
Zhao dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kersikov scores with a hook to the body. Zhao takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kersikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zhao avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kersikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Zhao misses.
Kersikov tries a low kick but Zhao avoids it.
Kersikov is looking to slow Zhao down with leg kicks.
Kersikov throws a sloppy head kick and Zhao moves out of range easily.
Zhao throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Kersikov to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice straight punches there by Zhao. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Zhao.
An inside leg kick lands from Kersikov. #T3#
Kersikov defending well as Zhao loads up on a big left hand.
Kersikov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zhao can do to turn this around?
Kersikov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kersikov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kersikov connects with a body shot that sends Zhao's belly button to the back.
Zhao stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kersikov looks to land a left hand but Zhao moved out of range nicely.
Kersikov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zhao.
Kersikov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zhao has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Zhao slips under a jab from Kersikov.
Kersikov jabs at Zhao's body.
Zhao misses with a straight left. #T4#
A chopping leg kick lands by Kersikov.
Zhao throws a hook to the side of Kersikov's head but Kersikov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kersikov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zhao unleashes a big counter combination but Kersikov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kersikov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zhao closes the distance but Kersikov moves to the side
and Zhao takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kersikov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kersikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zhao walks into a stiff left hand from Kersikov.#CUT#It looks like Jian Zhao has been cut.
Zhao misses with a hook.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut. Zhao saw that one coming.
Kersikov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dmitri Kersikov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kersikov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dmitri Kersikov!
A relieved looking Dmitri Kersikov 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:
DMMA 206 Ubereem vs Makkonen
Date: Jun 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Zhao throws a hook to the side of Asteroid's head but Asteroid sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zhao connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A big right from Zhao misses.
Zhao takes one to the chin there.
Asteroid connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Asteroid ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Asteroid ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL#
Asteroid fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zhao, pushing him back against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Asteroid has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Asteroid working Zhao over with knees to the body.
Zhao tries a body shot but Asteroid blocks it.
#BC2#
Zhao escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Asteroid moves in looking to clinch but Zhao pushes him off.
Zhao throws out a counter right but Asteroid avoids it with no problem.
Zhao misses the jab.
Zhao on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zhao misses with an uppercut.
Asteroid is looking to clinch. #CL#
Asteroid rushes Zhao and presses him up against the cage.
Zhao misses with a punch on the inside.
Zhao has a couple of punches blocked by Asteroid.
#T1#
Asteroid throws a knee to the head but misses.
Zhao working aggressively here.
A short right from Asteroid. #BC2#
Zhao breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zhao scores with a nice strike.
A jab lands there for Asteroid.
Anabolic Asteroid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zhao on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Asteroid ducks under a wild hook from Zhao.
Asteroid uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zhao.
Asteroid pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Asteroid uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zhao.
Zhao misses with a lunging right hand
and Zhao takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Asteroid throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zhao sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
Asteroid drives through and clinches with Zhao against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zhao scores with a shoulder strike.
Asteroid prevents a body shot from Zhao.
Zhao digs a right hand underneath Asteroid's ribcage. Asteroid let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T2#
Asteroid missing with knees to the body.
Asteroid fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zhao has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Asteroid seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Zhao can turn it around.
Zhao scores with a shot to the side of Asteroid's head.
Asteroid using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Zhao has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Zhao on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Asteroid throws an elbow but misses.
Asteroid misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zhao throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Asteroids head.
Asteroid misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zhao.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zhao.
Asteroid misses with a punch on the inside.
Zhao misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Asteroid blocking some punches.
Asteroid working aggressively here.
Zhao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zhao misses with a body punch.
#T3#
Zhao throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Asteroid throws a punch but it's blocked by Zhao.
Asteroid lands a nice elbow. #CUT#It looks like Jian Zhao has been cut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zhao creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Asteroid fails to land. #BC2#
Zhao breaks the clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Zhao.
Zhao defending well as Asteroid loads up on a big left hand.
Asteroid throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zhao sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
Asteroid has Zhao up against the cage in a clinch.
Zhao misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zhao can't find room to land a body shot as Asteroid controls the action.
Zhao tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Asteroid's elbow.
Zhao on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zhao lands a right hand that snaps the head of Asteroid backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zhao creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asteroid misses with a punch on the inside.
Asteroid throws an elbow but it misses.
Zhao fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Asteroid comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Asteroid misses with some punches.
Zhao on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Asteroid creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Zhao's defenses.
Asteroid using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Zhao misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Asteroid.
Zhao lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Asteroid backwards.
Asteroid fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch on the inside from Asteroid fails to land.
Zhao misses with a hook to the ribs.
Asteroid blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zhao misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Anabolic Asteroid will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jian Zhao's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL#
Asteroid closes the distance and clinches.
Jian Zhao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head punch on the inside from Zhao fails to land. #BC2#
Zhao breaks from the clinch.
Asteroid is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zhao 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.
Asteroid throws an overhand right that lands on Zhao's shoulder, as Zhao tries to avoid the shot.
Asteroid lunges at Zhao with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zhao's hand.
A low kick lands for Zhao.
Zhao takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Zhao avoids the head kick by Asteroid.
Zhao staying out of range there.
Zhao works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhao throws a hook but Asteroid avoids it easily.
Asteroid throwing a counter right hand but Zhao manages to avoid it.
Zhao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Asteroid.
As Zhao looks to move away, Asteroid throws a big counter combo but Zhao just gets out of the way.
Zhao just misses with a punch to the body.
Asteroid blocks a head kick by Zhao.
Asteroid wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Asteroid misses with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asteroid moves out of range of the body kick from Zhao.
#T1#
Asteroid throws the left hand but Zhao avoids the punch easily.
Asteroid missing with a left hand there. Zhao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zhao keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Asteroid.
Asteroid cracks Zhao with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Asteroid just misses with a punch to the body.
Asteroid slips a jab from Zhao.
Zhao loads up on a big right hand but Asteroid slips the punch.#CL#
Asteroid has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Asteroid.
Anabolic Asteroid has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Zhao misses with a hook to the ribs.
Asteroid tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#BC2#
Zhao manages to break the clinch.
Anabolic Asteroid is winning the standup battle so far.
Zhao swings widly with a right hand
and Asteroid counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Asteroid moves away from the strike by Zhao.
Zhao uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Asteroid.
Asteroid walks into a straight right hand from Zhao.
Zhao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Asteroid throws an off balance right hand
and Asteroid takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asteroid throws a nice looking combination but Zhao bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zhao connects with a single shot there.
Asteroid takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Asteroid takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Zhao ducks under a wild hook from Asteroid.
Zhao has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Zhao there as he acknowledges the shot.
A big right from Asteroid misses.
Zhao closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL#
Asteroid closes the distance and clinches.
Asteroid fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Asteroid putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Zhao in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Asteroid lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Asteroid.
Asteroid lands a left hand.
Zhao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zhao.
Zhao struggles to land a body shot inside as Asteroid controls his hands.
Asteroid missing with knees to the body.
Zhao misses with a punch to the body.
Asteroid gets through Zhao's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Asteroid tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zhao avoids it.
Zhao tries to work over Asteroid's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Asteroid creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Asteroid throws a knee to the head but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Asteroid just misses with a elbow thrown towards Zhao's brow.
Zhao misses with the head strike.
Asteroid trying to land knees to the body.
Zhao misses with a body punch.
Zhao working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Asteroid fails to land. #T4#
Asteroid can't find room to land a body shot as Zhao controls the action.
Knees in the clinch landing for Asteroid.
Zhao managing to block the knees to the body from Asteroid.
Asteroid landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Zhao lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zhao tries a body shot but Asteroid blocks it.
Asteroid misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Zhao - that landed with a thud.
Asteroid takes a shot to the head.
Asteroid lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zhao.
With the fighters up against the cage, Asteroid throws an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Asteroid just misses with a elbow thrown towards Zhao's brow.
Asteroid tries to land knees in the clinch but Zhao avoids the damage to the body.
Asteroid lands an elbow inside that Zhao shrugs off.
Zhao lands a shoulder strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anabolic Asteroid dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jian Zhao's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
A big right from Zhao misses.
Asteroid fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zhao manages to avoid it.
Asteroid swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zhao looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Asteroid ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A swing and a miss from Asteroid.
Asteroid scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Asteroid tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from Zhao misses.
Asteroid cracks Zhao with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Asteroid throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Asteroid is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Asteroid on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Asteroid blocks a jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Asteroid blocks the leg kick.
Zhao waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Asteroid.
Zhao misses with a telegraphed body shot
#CL#
and Asteroid moves into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zhao scores with a shoulder strike.
Asteroid lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
Asteroid tries to work over Zhao's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zhao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Asteroid putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Zhao in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Zhao blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zhao avoiding damage as Asteroid throws knees to the body.
Asteroid working aggressively here.
Zhao blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zhao.
Asteroid misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zhao throws a punch but it's blocked by Asteroid.
Zhao doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Asteroid misses with some punches.
Zhao scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zhao goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Asteroid swings wildly with an uppercut but Zhao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asteroid is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zhao can do to turn this around?#T2#
Asteroid tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zhao blocks an elbow strike from Asteroid.
Zhao tries a body shot but Asteroid blocks it.
Asteroid swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Asteroid blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Asteroid.
Asteroid using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Asteroid unloads a knee to the mid-section. Zhao lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Asteroid is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zhao is defending well for now.
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 body punch from Zhao.
Asteroid tries to work over Zhao's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Asteroid.
Asteroid blocking some punches.
Zhao tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Asteroid's elbow.
Zhao goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T3#
Zhao tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Asteroid scores with a shot to the side of Zhao's head. #BC2#
Zhao manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Zhao misses the target.
Asteroid lands a nice shot to the body.
Asteroid misses with a series of wild punches.
Asteroid throws a poor cross that misses
and Zhao counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Asteroid cracks a nice hook into Zhao's ribs.
Zhao throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Asteroid on the side of the head.
Asteroid throws a series of strikes that have Zhao backpedaling.
Zhao swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Asteroid.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Asteroid pushes Zhao up against the cage in a clinch.
Asteroid misses with a punch to the body.
Zhao misses with a short punch on the inside.
Asteroid tries to land knees in the clinch but Zhao avoids the damage to the body. #T4#
Zhao misses with some punches.
Asteroid is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zhao is defending well for now.
Zhao tries to work over Asteroid's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zhao avoiding damage as Asteroid throws knees to the body.
Zhao can't find room to land a body shot as Asteroid controls the action.
Zhao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Asteroid throws a punch but it's blocked by Zhao.
Zhao blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Asteroid lands an elbow inside that Zhao shrugs off.
Asteroid misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zhao softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zhao throws a head punch that misses.
Zhao gets through Asteroid's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Zhao working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Asteroid swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Asteroid throws an elbow but it misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anabolic Asteroid showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Asteroid 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anabolic Asteroid!
A victorious Anabolic Asteroid thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
DMMA 198 Otori vs Adeoluwa
Date: May 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Zhao walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wolf-Fang checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Wolf-Fang attempts a counter takedown but Zhao avoids it well and moves away.
Zhao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zhao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zhao throws a body shot but no joy.
Wolf-Fang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zhao.
Zhao throws a looping overhand right but Wolf-Fang ducks down to avoid it.
Wolf-Fang half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Zhao waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wolf-Fang.
Wolf-Fang feinted with a counter takedown.
Zhao rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD#
and Wolf-Fang counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhao pulls Wolf-Fang in close to prevent any damage. #SU#
Wolf-Fang stands up from Zhao's guard - Wolf-Fang perhaps looking for a knockout. #T1#
Zhao misses with a hook. Wolf-Fang ducked under it nicely.
Zhao throws a series of strikes that have Wolf-Fang backpedaling.
#CUT2#It looks like Yamcha Wolf-Fang has been cut.
Zhao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wolf-Fang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wolf-Fang drops down looking for a counter takedown but Zhao sprawls and moves away.
Wolf-Fang ducks under a wild hook from Zhao.
Wolf-Fang appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Wolf-Fang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zhao.
Zhao misses with a straight right.
Wolf-Fang changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Wolf-Fang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zhao throws out the jab.
Wolf-Fang looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Zhao throws a body shot but no joy.
Wolf-Fang half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Wolf-Fang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zhao.
Zhao throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T2#
Wolf-Fang defending well as Zhao loads up on a big left hand.
Wolf-Fang slips a straight right by Zhao.
Zhao misses with an uppercut.
Jian Zhao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A swing and a miss from Zhao.
Wolf-Fang appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Zhao throws a half hearted mid kick.
Zhao rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD#
and Wolf-Fang counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Zhao!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zhao struggling a bit here.
Zhao has one of Wolf-Fang's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.#SU#
Wolf-Fang stands up and we're back to a striking position. #T3#
Zhao misses with a hook.
Danga de danga de dang - Zhao scores with a four punch combination!
Zhao connects with a leg kick.
Zhao bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wolf-Fang takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Zhao looks to throw the jab but Wolf-Fang is out of range.
Wolf-Fang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zhao throws out the jab.
Wolf-Fang tries to counter with a takedown but Zhao is quick to defend against it.
Zhao moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T4#
Zhao thows a leg kick but Wolf-Fang checks it #TD#
and Wolf-Fang counters with a takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zhao tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zhao trying his best to control but Wolf-Fang has mounted him.
Zhao is desperately trying to improve his position but Wolf-Fang has a good base and remains in mount.
Wolf-Fang avoids the attempt from Zhao to control.
Zhao squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jian Zhao dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yamcha Wolf-Fang's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Zhao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wolf-Fang drops down looking for a counter takedown but Zhao sprawls and moves away.
Wolf-Fang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zhao.
A big left from Zhao misses.
Wolf-Fang half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Wolf-Fang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wolf-Fang attempts a counter takedown but Zhao avoids it well and moves away.
Jian Zhao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zhao misses with an uppercut
#TD#
and Wolf-Fang counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Zhao kicks Wolf-Fang off and gets back to his feet.
Zhao throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Wolf-Fang counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Zhao scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Wolf-Fang manages to mount him!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zhao can't escape the position.
#T1#
Zhao tries to lock up and control but Wolf-Fang gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Zhao tries to control Wolf-Fang's body but Wolf-Fang pushes him off. Zhao squirms to his side and now Wolf-Fang has his back!
Wolf-Fang has the hooks in. Zhao is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Zhao keeps trying to improve his position.
Wolf-Fang gets his hands free as Zhao looks to control.
Zhao can't escape the position.
Zhao is trying to stand back up.
Zhao is trying to break free.
Zhao is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Wolf-Fang off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Wolf-Fang is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T3#
Zhao rolls, trying to escape but Wolf-Fang keeps control of the position.
What can Zhao do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Zhao tries to escape the position.
Wolf-Fang keeps control of the position easily here as Zhao tries to buck him off.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SU#
Wolf-Fang gets to his feet and calls for his opponent to stand and trade! Heeeere we go!
Zhao throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Wolf-Fang counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Zhao!
Zhao can't do much from the bottom here.
Zhao is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Zhao is still trying to improve position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Yamcha Wolf-Fang will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yamcha Wolf-Fang's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Zhao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wolf-Fang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wolf-Fang feinted with a counter takedown.
Zhao misses with a jab, cross combination.
A lazy body kick from Zhao #TD#
and Wolf-Fang counters with a shoot takedown. Zhao fights it but they end up in guard.
Zhao tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Yamcha Wolf-Fang overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU#
Wolf-Fang stands up and waves to Zhao to follow him.
Zhao throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD#
and Wolf-Fang counters with a takedown into side control. #SU#
Wolf-Fang decides to stand up, so the ref orders Zhao to his feet.
Zhao misses with an uppercut. Wolf-Fang saw that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zhao misses with a series of wild punches.
#T1#
Zhao pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wolf-Fang attempts a counter takedown but Zhao avoids it well and moves away.
Zhao with the inside leg kick.
Zhao throws a head kick that misses #TD#
so Wolf-Fang counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Zhao wants to control but Wolf-Fang passes easily into half guard.
Zhao is looking for a sweep. Wolf-Fang is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Zhao looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Zhao trying to control but Wolf-Fang postures up.
#T2##SU#
Wolf-Fang decides to stand and escape the position.
Wolf-Fang slips under a jab from Zhao.
Wolf-Fang half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Zhao connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wolf-Fang ducks under a wild hook from Zhao.
Zhao moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wolf-Fang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wolf-Fang drops down looking for a counter takedown but Zhao sprawls and moves away.
A punch lands to the side of Wolf-Fang 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zhao misses the jab.#T3#
A left lands for Zhao.
Zhao smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Zhao misses with a looping left.
Zhao rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD#
and Wolf-Fang counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Zhao manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Wolf-Fang keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Wolf-Fang blocking some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wolf-Fang drops down looking for an ankle pick but Zhao pulls his leg out and moves away.
Zhao misses with an uppercut.
Wolf-Fang takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Zhao throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
Zhao throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Wolf-Fang counters with a single leg into guard. Zhao didn't expect that.
Zhao has Wolf-Fang pulled in close to control his posture.
Zhao 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.
Zhao wants to hit a sweep here but Wolf-Fang passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Zhao there!
Wolf-Fang manages to capitalize on a mistake by Zhao to take his back!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jian Zhao.
I think Zhao 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jian Zhao!
A relieved looking Jian Zhao 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:
DMMA May the 4th be with You
Date: May 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Zhao lands a jab to the nose.#CUT2#It looks like Bam Bam Joshy has been cut.
Nice jab there from Zhao.
Zhao throws a looping overhand right but Joshy ducks down to avoid it.
Zhao scores with a jab. Joshy acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Joshy throws a hook but Zhao avoids it easily.
Joshy throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Zhao checks a leg kick.
Zhao throws a shot from downtown. Joshy moves away and avoids it.
Zhao blocks a jab.
It seemed like Zhao was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zhao tries to move into range but Joshy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Zhao works the jab nicely.
Zhao slips a jab from Joshy.
Zhao loads up on a big right hand but Joshy slips the punch.
Joshy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zhao.
Zhao swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zhao blocks the body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice straight punches there by Joshy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Joshy.
Joshy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL#
Joshy rushes Zhao and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short uppercut from Zhao. #T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Joshy. #BC2#
Zhao breaks from the clinch.
Zhao tries to land a front kick but Joshy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Joshy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Joshy lands a right hook to the body.
Joshy throws a head kick that misses.
Zhao uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Joshy.
Zhao on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Zhao lands a nice shot that snaps Joshy's head back.
Zhao throws an off balance right hand
and Joshy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Joshy throws a body shot but no joy.
Zhao throws out a counter right but Joshy avoids it with no problem.
Joshy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zhao.
A lazy left from Joshy finds it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zhao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Joshy.
Zhao delivers a nice body kick.
Zhao gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Joshy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Joshy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A left lands for Joshy.
Zhao throws the left hand but Joshy avoids the punch easily.
Zhao misses with a jab, cross combination.
Joshy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zhao misses the jab.
Zhao connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Joshy momentarily.
Zhao misses with a looping right.
Joshy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Joshy misses with a straight right. #CL#
Joshy closes the distance and clinches.
Zhao's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Zhao tries to work over Joshy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Joshy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Joshy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Joshy presses Zhao against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Joshy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T3#
Joshy with a knee to the head.
#CUT#It looks like Jian Zhao has been cut.
A head punch on the inside from Zhao fails to land.
Joshy has a couple of punches blocked by Zhao.
#BC2#
Zhao escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Joshy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Zhao misses with a straight left.
Joshy wants to clinch.
A nice side step and Zhao releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Joshy missing with a left hand there. Zhao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Joshy throws a low kick but Zhao avoids it.
Zhao avoids a kick to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Joshy there.
Jian Zhao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joshy scores with a nice strike.
Joshy scores with a jab.
A big left from Joshy misses. #T4#
Joshy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Joshy ducks under a wild hook from Zhao.
Zhao throws a leg kick
and Joshy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zhao connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Zhao looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Zhao throws a wild body kick that Joshy sees coming a mile off.
Zhao is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Joshy.
Joshy lands with a good body shot.
Joshy swings for the body but Zhao moves out of range.
Joshy is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Zhao misses with a hook. Joshy ducked under it nicely.
Zhao throws a shot to the body.
Joshy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big right from Joshy misses.
Zhao connects with a nice looking jab.
A jab lands there for Joshy.
Zhao misses with a kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bam Bam Joshy will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Joshy lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Jian Zhao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jian Zhao seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Joshy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Joshy lands a jab.
Joshy needs to keep his hands up - Zhao had a free shot at his head there.
Joshy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Zhao throws a lazy uppercut
and Joshy counters with a stiff right hand.
Zhao misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Joshy counters with a nice body kick.
Joshy throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Zhao loads up on a big right hand but Joshy slips the punch.
Zhao takes one to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joshy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Joshy misses with a wild body shot.
Joshy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zhao can do to turn this around?
The fighters circling - Zhao throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zhao tests Joshy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zhao lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Zhao throws a right hand that misses
enabling Joshy to counter with a crisp jab.
Joshy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Joshy misses with a wild combination.
Good standup being displayed there by Joshy as he connects with a hook.
Zhao stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Joshy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zhao misses with a left hand
and Joshy counters with a right hand to the body.
Joshy slips a straight right by Zhao.
Joshy takes a swing at Zhao's ribcage but misses.
Zhao throws a looping overhand right but Joshy ducks down to avoid it.
Zhao misses with a straight right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zhao. Joshy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Joshy connects with the punch.#T2#
Joshy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joshy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Joshy throws a jab when Zhao was well out of range.
Zhao thuds his right hand into Joshy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT2#Bam Bam Joshy's cut is getting worse.
Joshy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Joshy throws a right hand that misses
and Zhao counters with a nice uppercut.
Joshy lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Joshy tries to clinch but Zhao is having none of it.
Joshy drops his hands momentarily and Zhao takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Zhao takes one to the side of the head.
Joshy has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Zhao tests Joshy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zhao has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Joshy moves out of range of the body kick from Zhao.
Joshy scores with a jab to the jaw.
Joshy looks to score with a jab to the body but Zhao is just out of range.
Joshy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Zhao throws a lazy uppercut
and Joshy counters with a left and a right that stings Zhao. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Joshy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Joshy swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Zhao counter with a right hand. #CL#
Joshy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A right handed body shot lands from Zhao.
Joshy is trying to pull guard but Zhao has him pressed against the cage.
Zhao prevents a body shot from Joshy.
Joshy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zhao's elbow.
Joshy lands a left hand.
Zhao has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Joshy seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Zhao can turn it around.
Zhao tries a body shot but Joshy blocks it.
Joshy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Zhao fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Joshy tries to land a knee to the head but Zhao blocks with his arms.
Joshy has a couple of punches blocked by Zhao.
Bam Bam Joshy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zhao.
Zhao fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T4#
Joshy is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Zhao to keep the fight standing.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zhao.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Joshy.
Joshy misses with the head strike.
Joshy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zhao takes a knee right on the jaw!
Zhao lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zhao lands a hook that snaps the head of Joshy backwards.
Joshy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zhao on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zhao struggles to land a body shot inside as Joshy controls his hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Zhao escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zhao looks to throw the jab but Joshy is out of range.
A slow jab from Zhao misses its intended target.
Zhao misses with a kick to the body
and Joshy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Bam Bam Joshy will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Joshy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zhao's sensitive parts.
Zhao takes a swing at Joshy's ribcage but misses.
Joshy takes a swing at Zhao's ribcage but misses.
Joshy takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Joshy slips under a jab from Zhao.
Joshy staying out of range there.
Zhao has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Joshy.
Zhao rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Joshy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zhao doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Zhao lands a glancing blow to the side of Joshy's head.
Joshy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zhao doesn't seem bothered though.
Zhao throws a hook but Joshy avoids it easily.
Joshy lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Zhao keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Joshy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joshy moves forwards but Zhao connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Zhao jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Joshy tries to clinch up.
Zhao stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Joshy.
Joshy sizes up Zhao with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Joshy connects with a crisp jab.
Joshy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zhao throws the kick towards the body but Joshy avoids it.
Zhao missing with a left hand there. Joshy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zhao throws a jab but it's blocked by Joshy.
Joshy throws a right hand that Zhao ducks under and follows up with a left that Zhao also avoids with ease.
Zhao misses with an attempted mid kick.
Joshy lands a right hook to the body.
Zhao needs to keep his hands up - Joshy had a free shot at his head there.
Joshy swinging wildly here.
Zhao throws a half hearted mid kick.#T2#
Joshy bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Zhao waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Joshy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zhao misses with a hook. Joshy ducked under it nicely.
Joshy connects with a jab.
Zhao jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Joshy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Joshy staying out of range there.
A jab from Joshy finds it's way through Zhao's defenses.
Joshy throws a nice looking combination but Zhao bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Joshy checks a leg kick nicely.
Joshy throws a body punch but Zhao moves out of range.
Joshy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Zhao tries to land a front kick but Joshy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A solid body kick from Zhao.
Joshy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T3#
A slow jab from Zhao misses its intended target.
Zhao lands a jab to the nose.
Zhao takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zhao darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT2#Bam Bam Joshy's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Zhao's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Zhao throws a looping overhand right but Joshy ducks down to avoid it.
Joshy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Joshy misses with a wild body shot.
Joshy lands with a shot to the body.
Joshy connects with a good right hand that stumbles Zhao. Zhao circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Joshy throws out a loose jab but Zhao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice shot by Joshy.
Joshy misses with a straight left.
Joshy feints and then cracks Zhao's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zhao down.
Joshy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A leg kick checked by Zhao.
Good shot there by Zhao.
Zhao blocks a leg kick.
Joshy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Joshy connects with a jab.
Joshy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zhao under the eye.
Zhao looks to throw the jab but Joshy is out of range.
Zhao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Joshy moves out of range of the body kick.
Zhao misses with an uppercut. Joshy saw that one coming.
Joshy scores with a decent looking hook.
Zhao thuds his right hand into Joshy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Zhao takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Joshy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zhao manages to avoid it.
Bam Bam Joshy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Joshy moves out of range of the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bam Bam Joshy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Joshy, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bam Bam Joshy! |
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Event:
DMMA 183 Panda vs Melondov
Date: Apr 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Dall Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Zhao swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dall Jr steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Zhao lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Zhao misses with a wild body shot.
Zhao connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dall Jr. Dall Jr circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Zhao lands an overhand right.#CUT#It looks like Galen Dall Jr has been cut.
Zhao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dall Jr.
Dall Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zhao sizes up Dall Jr with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dall Jr takes one to the chin there.#CL#
Zhao has managed to clinch.
Dall Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Dall Jr tries to throw a body punch but Zhao avoids it by throwing Dall Jr back against the cage.
Zhao struggles to land a body shot inside as Dall Jr controls his hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Zhao fails to land. #T1#
Dall Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Zhao is pressed up against the cage. Dall Jr has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Zhao down to the mat. Zhao avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Dall Jr is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Zhao throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dall Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Jian Zhao has been cut.
Zhao connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dall Jr. Dall Jr circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
It looks like Zhao has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Zhao throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dall Jr finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.#KD#
Zhao feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Dall Jr sprawling to the canvas! Dall Jr rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Zhao finish him?!
#ROC#Dall Jr is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zhao misses with a body punch
enabling Dall Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Dall Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Zhao finish him?
Dall Jr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dall Jr seems to have recovered his senses.
Jian Zhao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zhao throws an off balance right hand
and Dall Jr counters with a one-two to the body.
Dall Jr checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dall Jr let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Zhao throws a sloppy head kick
and Dall Jr counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Zhao with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Zhao bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dall Jr's head backwards.
Dall Jr ducks under a wild hook from Zhao.
Zhao throws a leg kick but Dall Jr checks it.
Dall Jr is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Zhao lands with a kick to the ribs.
Zhao is looking to chop away at Dall Jr's legs.
Dall Jr steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Jab from Zhao.#CUT#That has opened up Galen Dall Jr's cut even more.
Zhao tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dall Jr follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Zhao throws a lazy uppercut
and Dall Jr counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Zhao clinches.
Zhao stops a takedown attempt from Dall Jr.
Dall Jr has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Zhao avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jian Zhao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Galen Dall Jr.#T3#
Zhao can't find room to land a body shot as Dall Jr controls the action.
Zhao doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zhao is pressed up against the cage. Dall Jr has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Zhao down to the mat. Zhao avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Zhao lands with a hook. Dall Jr tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Zhao throws the left hand but Dall Jr avoids the punch easily.
Zhao throws a lazy uppercut
and Dall Jr finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.#TD2#
Dall Jr closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB2#
Dall Jr seems to be working for a kimura but Zhao defends the submission attempt.
Dall Jr not doing much here.
#T4#
Zhao gets back to full guard.
Zhao keeping full guard, as Dall Jr tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dall Jr is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Zhao is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jian Zhao dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Zhao misses with a straight left.
Dall Jr steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Zhao.
A cross from Zhao lands.
Zhao dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dall Jr. That did some damage!
Zhao is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dall Jr can do to turn this around?
Dall Jr blocks a leg kick.
Zhao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dall Jr moves away.
Zhao fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Zhao with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A big left from Zhao misses.
And Dall Jr responds with a good body kick, but Zhao manages to step out the way in time.
Nice jab there from Zhao.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhao looks to score with a jab to the body but Dall Jr is just out of range.#TD2#
Dall Jr closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dall Jr trying to control the position but Zhao is working away.
Zhao is trying to improve his position.#T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zhao is working hard here to advance position.
Dall Jr taking a break here but Zhao is having none of it and regains half guard.
Zhao is trying to stand back up but Dall Jr is controlling him
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Zhao tries to roll over but Dall Jr keeps him under control.
Zhao keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Dall Jr passes into side control, despite Zhao's attempt to control the position.
Dall Jr is looking to take a break and control but Zhao is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dall Jr laying and praying for a moment but Zhao takes advantage and regains half guard. #T3#
Zhao trying to hold on to Dall Jr's head to control him but Dall Jr postures up.
Dall Jr looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Zhao keeping control of the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Dall Jr prevents Zhao from improving his position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Zhao bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dall Jr's head.
Dall Jr gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Zhao misses the jab.
Dall Jr throws a counter combo.
Zhao throws a sloppy body shot
and Dall Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zhao fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Zhao uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dall Jr has time to react.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dall Jr defending well as Zhao loads up on a big left hand.
Zhao misses with a lunging right hand
and Dall Jr counters with a nice body shot.
Zhao throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dall Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jian Zhao dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Zhao moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zhao throws a lazy uppercut
and Dall Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zhao goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Zhao throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zhao backing away here, and Dall Jr unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Zhao scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Zhao tests Dall Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A low kick from Zhao is predictable there
and Dall Jr counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#Jian Zhao's cut is getting worse.
A shot to the body from Zhao misses
and Dall Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2#Zhao is rocked!
Zhao pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Oh Zhao is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jian Zhao is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Zhao has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zhao goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dall Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Zhao seems to have got his legs back now.
Zhao lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dall Jr is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T1#
Dall Jr drops down looking for an ankle pick but Zhao pulls his leg out and moves away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Zhao.
Zhao changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That kick from Zhao tenderised Dall Jr's leg. Dall Jr is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dall Jr lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Zhao does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Dall Jr steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Zhao works Dall Jr's body with a nice hook.
A swing and a miss from Zhao.
Zhao throws a jab but it's blocked by Dall Jr.
Galen Dall Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Zhao scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Zhao thows a leg kick but Dall Jr checks it
and Dall Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zhao loads up on a big right hand but Dall Jr slips the punch.
Zhao throws a head kick that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
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!
Zhao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dall Jr was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Zhao lands the left hand.
Zhao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL#
Zhao gets a clinch.
Dall Jr's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dall Jr gets through Zhao's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dall Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Zhao controls his hands.
Dall Jr tries to throw a body punch but Zhao avoids it by throwing Dall Jr back against the cage. #T3#
Dall Jr misses with a body punch.
Zhao tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dall Jr goes for a takedown in the clinch but Zhao prevents it.
Jian Zhao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Galen Dall Jr.
Dall Jr misses with a body punch.
Dall Jr looking for a takedown.
Dall Jr tries to pull guard but Zhao won't allow it.
Zhao lands with a short shot to the head.
Dall Jr tries a body shot but Zhao blocks it.
A short uppercut from Zhao.
Zhao fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T4#
Dall Jr tries a body shot but Zhao blocks it.
Dall Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Zhao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zhao blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dall Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Zhao pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zhao misses with a straight left.
Dall Jr throws a counter combo.
Dall Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A shot to the liver by Zhao. Beautiful body shot.
Zhao misses with a right hand
and Dall Jr counters with a nice body kick.
Zhao fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dall Jr.
Zhao misses with a leg kick.
Dall Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jian Zhao showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Zhao, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jian Zhao!
A victorious Jian Zhao thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
DMMA 174 Kaupens vs Cabrera
Date: Mar 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Zhao misses with the combination.
#CL#
Roll clinches up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Roll fails to land.
Roll takes a shot to the head.
Roll misses with a punch on the inside.
Roll is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Zhao gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Zhao tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zhao digs a right hand underneath Roll's ribcage. Roll let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC#
Roll pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rokken Roll seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zhao stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Zhao wants it to stay on the feet.
A head kick misses from Roll.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roll slips under a jab from Zhao.
A looping hook to the body misses from Roll. Zhao does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zhao! But no joy.
Zhao lands a jab to the head.
Roll attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Zhao looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Roll shoots in for a takedown but Zhao shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rokken Roll. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice inside leg kick there by Roll. That's going to slow Zhao down.
Nice sprawl there from Zhao as Roll shoots in.#T1#
A jab from Zhao misses.
Zhao swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zhao throws a looping overhand right but Roll ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Zhao throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zhao misses with a straight left.
Roll shoots in looking for a takedown but Zhao manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Roll's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Zhao throws a leg kick but Roll sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Zhao pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Roll throws a series of punches but Zhao moves out of range.
Roll throws a head kick but Zhao moves out of range.
Zhao uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Roll.
Roll ducks under a wild hook from Zhao.
Roll misses with a hook.
Zhao tries to land a front kick but Roll steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Roll throws a body shot but no joy.
Zhao raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#CL#
Roll moves into range and clinches up with Zhao.
Roll tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zhao tries to work over Roll's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Roll changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Zhao fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Roll bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Roll slips a straight right by Zhao.
Zhao lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Zhao.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roll ducks under a wild hook from Zhao.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zhao. Roll does a little dance to reset his feet.
Roll checks a leg kick.
Zhao avoids a kick to the body.
Roll misses with a hook.
Roll fails in his attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Zhao was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Roll wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Zhao moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Roll wants to clinch up but Zhao keeps it at a distance.
Zhao scores with a spinning back kick!
Roll misses with an uppercut. Zhao saw that one coming.
Zhao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T3#
Roll checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nice defenses there by Roll.
Zhao misses with an uppercut.
Roll shoots in for a takedown but Zhao shows good takedown defense.
Zhao swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zhao avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A good leg kick by Zhao.
Zhao keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Roll throws a sloppy head kick and Zhao moves out of range easily.
Roll is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Roll walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Zhao checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A big left from Roll misses.
Roll fails with an attempt to clinch.
Roll misses with a leg kick.
Zhao looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zhao scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Zhao lands a lovely overhand right.
Zhao throws a leg kick which misses Roll's front leg but catches the back leg as Roll tries to avoid it.
Zhao connects with a nice looking jab.
Zhao missing with a left hand there. Roll was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice cross by Roll.
Roll looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Roll ducks under a wild hook from Zhao.
Roll swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zhao avoids a kick to the body.
Roll shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Zhao looks to throw the jab but Roll is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Roll on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zhao throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That kick from Roll tenderised Zhao's leg. Zhao is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jian Zhao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Roll with a hook.
Roll tries to bum rush Zhao with a series of wild strikes but Zhao uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zhao throws a leg kick but Roll checks it.
Roll half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Roll.
Roll misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Zhao throws out a counter right but Roll avoids it with no problem.
Zhao moves out of range of the strikes.
Zhao misses with a few strikes there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jian Zhao dominated that 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.#R2#
Zhao looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Roll tries to clinch but Zhao moves away
and Zhao counters with a low kick, right behind Roll 's knee.
Zhao has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Roll.
Zhao stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Zhao wants it to stay on the feet.
Roll tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Zhao is able to avoid easily.
Roll just misses with a punch to the body.
Zhao doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Zhao throws a nice inside leg kick.
Zhao tried to score with a low kick but Roll checks it.
Zhao misses with a body punch
and Roll counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Roll tests Zhao's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Roll wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhao jabs at Roll's body.
Roll throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Zhao avoids the body shot from Roll.
Roll tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zhao paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zhao with a nice calf kick.
Zhao bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good shot there by Roll.
Zhao misses with a straight right.
Roll throws a low kick but Zhao avoids it.
Roll is looking to clinch but Zhao is avoiding it.
Roll keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Roll swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Zhao throws a lazy right hand but Roll sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zhao tries a low kick but Roll avoids it.
Roll throws a head kick but Zhao moves out of range.
Zhao misses with a series of wild punches.
Zhao attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Roll throws a solid leg kick but Zhao takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Roll.#CL#
Roll clinches. #T2#
A short uppercut from Zhao.
Zhao blocks an uppercut.
Zhao misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Roll misses with a punch to the body.
Zhao misses with a body punch.
Zhao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zhao.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zhao tries to work over Roll's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Roll as Zhao tries to tie him up.
Roll misses with a hook to the ribs.
Roll working aggressively here.
Zhao has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Roll seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Zhao can turn it around.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Roll.
Roll throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zhaos head.
Zhao can't find room to land a body shot as Roll controls the action.
Zhao lands a nice shot to the body.
Zhao scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Roll tries to throw a body punch but Zhao avoids it by throwing Roll back against the cage. #T3#
Roll working aggressively here.
Zhao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#TD#
Roll is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Zhao can't fight it off and eventually Roll manages to take the fight to the floor. Zhao looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Zhao keeping full guard, as Roll tries to pass.
Roll slips nicely into half guard.
Roll is trying to control. Zhao wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Zhao tries to roll over but Roll keeps him under control.
Zhao is controlling Roll's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Zhao trying to hold on to Roll's head to control him but Roll postures up.
Roll tries to pass the half guard into mount. Zhao knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T4#
Zhao tries to get to full guard but Roll has control of the leg. #SUB#
Roll is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zhao is just riding it out for now. Roll eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Roll is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Roll is looking for a kimura here.
Roll prevents Zhao from improving his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rokken Roll will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Roll tries to clinch but Zhao moves out of range.
Zhao was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Jian Zhao seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Roll throws a leg kick but Zhao sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Zhao lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Roll has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Roll and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Roll tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zhao manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Zhao misses the target.
Zhao looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Roll tries to counter with a takedown but Zhao is quick to defend against it.
Roll keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zhao fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Roll checks it well.
Zhao throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Roll stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Zhao throws a body kick that misses.
Zhao with a hook.
Zhao takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roll plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Zhao misses the jab.
Roll tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zhao was well out of range. Poor timing from Roll.
Roll keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zhao.
Zhao misses with a hook.#T1#
Roll looks to land a body kick but Zhao moved away.
Roll wants to clinch.
Zhao displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Roll throws out the jab.
Roll catches Zhao with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Roll pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good shot there by Zhao.
Zhao tries to land a front kick but Roll steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Zhao misses with a straight left.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Roll.
Zhao is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Roll with a body shot.
Zhao throws a body punch but Roll moves out of range.
Roll was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Roll swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zhao cracks Roll with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Zhao enables Roll to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Zhao manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Zhao pushes Roll off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab from Zhao.#T2#
Zhao takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Zhao throws a hook to the side of Roll's head but Roll sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Roll fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zhao looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#TD#
Roll shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zhao trying to hold on to Roll's head to control him but Roll postures up.
Zhao is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Roll's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Roll's back!
Roll can't escape the position.
Zhao avoiding Roll 's attempts to control his hands. #T3#
Roll rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Rokken Roll overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Roll gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Roll escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zhao gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Roll is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Zhao controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Zhao has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Roll is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
Roll is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Zhao frees his head nicely. Oh but Roll has switched to an armbar! Zhao is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Rokken Roll!
A victorious Rokken Roll thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
BB 94 - Land vs Zhao 2
Date: Jan 21, 2023 |
#R1#
Land fails to land with a series of punches.
Zhao throws out a counter right but Land avoids it with no problem.
Land works the jab nicely.
Land tries to work over Zhao's front leg with a kick but Zhao checks it.
A countering left hand to the body from Zhao misses.
Zhao misses the jab.
Land throws a leg kick but Zhao moved away.
Zhao tries a quick counter leg kick but Land is wise to it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Land. That's going to slow Zhao down.
Zhao throws a lazy right hand but Land sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Land on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Land throws a leg kick but Zhao sees it coming and moves out of range.
Zhao replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Land blocks it well.
Zhao takes a jab right on the kisser.
Land fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zhao has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Zhao misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Land ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Land on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Land misses with a looping left.
And Zhao responds with a good body kick, but Land manages to step out the way in time.
We've been informed that Zhao has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Zhao on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Land dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zhao. That did some damage!
Land takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've been hearing reports that Land has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#T1#
Land scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Zhao connects with a nice looking jab.
Jian Zhao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Land works the jab nicely.
Good shot there by Land.
A low kick from Land misses
and Zhao counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zhao takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Land is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Land avoids a kick to the body.
Zhao misses with a body kick.
Land misses with a body kick.
Zhao has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Zhao there as he acknowledges the shot.
Land misses with a hook. Zhao ducked under it nicely.
Zhao is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Land with a body shot.
Zhao misses with an uppercut. Land saw that one coming.
Zee Land seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Land shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Land is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T2#
Zhao is looking to control Land's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Zhao avoid being mounted?
Land throwing shots but Zhao is blocking nicely.
Land has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Zhao tries to get to full guard but Land has control of the leg.
Zhao is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Land's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Land's back!
Zhao controlling well, preventing Land from escaping the position.
#T3#
Land is working hard here to advance position.
Zhao slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Land tries to break free.
Zhao tries to get the hooks in deep but Land pushed the leg off.
Zhao is hanging on to Land's back as he tries to escape.
Land prevents Zhao from getting a body triangle.
Zhao controlling well, preventing Land from escaping the position.
#T4#
Land trying to control the hands but Zhao won't let him.
Land tries to escape the position.
I would not like to be Land right now.
Land manages to reverse the position and now he's in Zhao's guard. Nice work there by Land.
Land connects with a couple of short punches.
Land really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Zhao seems keen to control Land's posture.
Zhao tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zee Land dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Land shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Land throws a leg kick which misses Zhao's front leg but catches the back leg as Zhao tries to avoid it.
Land connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zhao momentarily.
Land throws a leg kick that misses.
Zhao misses with a wild body shot.
Land is looking to counter punch.
A big left from Land misses.
Land throws a push kick but Zhao slaps the foot to one side.
Zhao throws out a counter right but Land avoids it with no problem.
Land will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Zhao now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Zhao scores with a hook to the body. Land takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Land's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Zhao connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Land scrambles back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhao throws out a loose jab but Land uses good head movement to avoid it.
Land lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Land dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zhao. That did some damage!
Land throws out a leg kick but Zhao moves out of range and Land only half commits.
Land cracks Zhao with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Land defending well as Zhao loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Zhao misses the shot to the body.
Zhao is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Zhao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Land.
Land thuds his right hand into Zhao's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Land fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A head kick misses from Land.
Land cracks a nice hook into Zhao's ribs.
Zhao looks for the body kick but Land saw that one coming.
Land keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#TD#
Land shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Land was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Land tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Land creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Zhao sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Land lands a decent elbow from side control. #T2#
Zhao takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Zhao is trying to get back to half guard.
Zhao is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Land is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Zhao knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Zhao tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zhao wants to control but Land postures up.#T3#
Land sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Zhao is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Zhao can't do much from the bottom here.
Zhao parries the strikes from Land easily there. Land is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Zhao to escape.
Zhao manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Zhao has hold of Land's hands but Land slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Land slips a nice elbow through Zhao's hands, connecting with Zhao's forehead.
Land drops an elbow to the side of Zhao's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zhao has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Land is working away from the top position though.
Land is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zhao can do to turn this around?
Land is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
Land is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB#
Land is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Zhao keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB#
Land is looking for a kimura here.
Land will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The fighters are battling for position here. Zhao manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zee Land 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.#R3#
Zhao takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Zhao bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Land fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Land tried to score with a low kick but Zhao checks it.
Zhao lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Land throws a hook to the side of Zhao's head but Zhao sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zhao appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Land throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Zhao looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zhao loads up on a big right hand but Land slips the punch.
Land moves out of range of the body kick.
Land throws a low kick, looking for Zhao's leg but Zhao calmly moves out of range.
Zhao follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhao pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Land keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Land shoots in looking for a takedown but Zhao manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Land's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Zhao avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zhao throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Land closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zhao circles away.
Land throws the kick towards the body but Zhao avoids it.
Zhao lands with a nice body kick.
Zhao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Land shoots in for a takedown but Zhao shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zee Land. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Land tries to land a leg kick but Zhao saw it coming and moves away.
Zhao thinks about the counter body kick.
Zhao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Land sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zhao lands with a thumping leg kick.
Land misses with a leg kick.
Zhao has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Zhao there as he acknowledges the shot.
Zhao takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Zhao jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Land was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Zhao looks to land a body kick but Land moved away.
Land was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Zhao throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zhao connects with a right hand. Land shakes it off.
Zhao lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Land misses.
Zee Land is winning the standup battle so far.
Land connects with the punch.
Zhao blocks a leg kick.
Zhao keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Land blocks the body kick.
Land throws a chopping leg kick but Zhao manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Zhao is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Land is defended easily by Zhao.
A big right from Zhao misses.
Land is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Land throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zhao's waist but Zhao gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Land off to one side.
Land takes one on the button.
Land throws a half hearted mid kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zhao! But no joy.
Land tries to land a body kick
and Zhao counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jian Zhao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zhao ducks under a wild hook from Land.
Zhao changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Zhao misses with a body kick.
A quick step to the side and Land tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Land misses with a kick to the body
and Zhao counters with a nice body kick.
Zhao fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Land on the side of the head.
Land goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Zhao throws a sloppy head kick and Land moves out of range easily.
Zhao takes a swing at Land's ribcage but misses.
Zhao sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#T4##TD#
Land closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Zhao to the mat! Zhao manages to get full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zhao pulls Land in close to his closed guard and prevents Land from doing any damage or advancing position.
Zhao working a defensive guard here.
Land preventing the sweep.
Land postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Zhao utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Land in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Land throwing strikes from guard but Zhao blocks nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jian Zhao really dominated that 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.#R4#
Land connects with a body shot.
Land lands a head kick. Zhao smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Land lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Zhao takes a swing at Land's ribcage but misses.
A good leg kick by Land.
Land darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Land tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Zhao defends well and Land ends up having to push Zhao into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Zhao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Zhao.
Zhao's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Zhao misses with a punch on the inside.
Zhao has a couple of punches blocked by Land.
Land tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zhao.
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!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zhao. #TD#
Land decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Land is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Zhao controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Land is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zhao defends well.
Land 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.
Zhao content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Land working for a triangle but Zhao defends it easily.
#SU2#
Zhao stands and steps away. Land gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Zhao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Land.
Land is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Land misses with a low kick.
Zhao swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zhao throws a hook but Land avoids it easily.
Zhao pushes Land away with a front kick.
Zhao takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Zhao throws a sloppy head kick and Land moves out of range easily.
Land throws a wild body kick that Zhao sees coming a mile off.
Land plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Good shot there by Land.
Zhao throws a hook but Land avoids it easily.#T3#
Land swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Zhao counters with a straight right hand.
Land uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Zhao has time to react.
Land lands with an uppercut that bounces Zhao off the cage and back into range.
Zhao takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Land throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Zhao on the side of the head.
Land takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Land throws the left hand but Zhao avoids the punch easily.
Land swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Zhao keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Land. That's going to slow Zhao down.
Zhao throws a hook but Land avoids it easily.
Land was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zhao lands with a good body shot.
Zhao walks into a left hand. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Land bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Land shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zhao as he avoids it easily.
Zhao checks a leg kick.
Land looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zhao is fending him off so far but Land persists. Nope, Zhao circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zee Land. That's going to take a lot out of him.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Land lands a leg kick that knocks Zhao off balance momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zhao. Land does a little dance to reset his feet.
Land avoids the head kick by Zhao.
A solid body kick from Zhao.
A jab lands there for Zhao.
Land ducks under a wild hook from Zhao.
A nice leg kick from Land, right into the meat of the thigh.
Land looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Land getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zee Land had his way with Jian Zhao in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
Zhao wants to clinch.
Zhao misses with an uppercut
and Land counters with a thumping low kick.
Land thumps Zhao with a low kick.
Land misses with a wild body shot.
Zhao tries to clinch there but Land circles away.
Zhao cracks a nice hook into Land's ribs.
Land tries to land a front kick but Zhao steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhao looks to land a body kick but Land moved away.
Land lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Land scores with a push kick.
Zhao throws a looping overhand right but Land ducks down to avoid it.
Zhao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T1#
Zhao takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Land avoids a kick to the body.
Jab, jab by Land - just one landing.
Zhao lands a nice leg kick that just misses Land's sensitive parts.
Zhao tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Land lands a jab to the head.
Land scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Land swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zhao misses with a body shot.
Land connects with a leg kick.
Zhao has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A clash of legs there as Zhao blocks the low kick.
Land scores with a crisp jab that stopped Zhao in his tracks. #T2#
Good leg kick by Land.
Land connects with a good right hand that stumbles Zhao. Zhao circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Land throws a low kick, looking for Zhao's leg but Zhao calmly moves out of range.
Land lands with a slapping head kick.
Zhao takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Zhao tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Land paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD#
Land shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Land looking to pass the guard.
Zhao managing to control the position.
Land won't allow Zhao to sweep him here. #T3#
Land tries to free his leg and advance position but Zhao is retaining full guard.
Zhao is trying to control the position but Land postures up.
Zhao is looking to sweep but instead, Land has passed into half guard.
Land slips a nice elbow through Zhao's hands, connecting with Zhao's forehead.
Zhao controlling the position for now.
Zhao is looking for a sweep. Land is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Land drops an elbow to the side of Zhao's head.
Land working Zhao over with strikes. #T4#
Land winds up and cracks Zhao with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Zhao is trying to get back to full guard.
Land thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zhao's head.
Zhao trying to hold on to Land's head to control him but Land postures up.
Land throwing shots but Zhao is blocking nicely.
Land throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Zhao is looking to control Land's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Zhao avoid being mounted?
Ground and pound from Land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zee Land showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Land 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 49:46
Judge James Glass scores the fight 49:46
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zee Land!
Zee Land retains his lightweight title!
After winning the bout, Zee Land thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
BB 88 - McWrestler vs Marciano
Date: Dec 17, 2022 |
#R1#
Zhao throws a right hand that misses
and Panic makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Zhao really felt that one!#CL#
Panic clinches with his opponent.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zhao.
Zhao tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Panic's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Panic.
Panic digs a right hand underneath Zhao's ribcage. Zhao let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Panic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zhao doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Panic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zhao is trying to stall.
Panic prevents a body shot from Zhao.
Panic misses with a punch on the inside.
Zhao misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhao tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Panic's elbow.
Panic throws a punch but it's blocked by Zhao.
Panic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
I was talking to Panic's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Zhao struggles to land a body shot inside as Panic controls his hands.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Panic.
Zhao lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Panic or not.
Panic lands with a left to the head. #T1#
Panic scores with a shot to the side of Zhao's head.
Panic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zhao has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Panic seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Zhao can turn it around.
Zhao goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zhao misses with some punches.
Zhao blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zhao misses with a punch on the inside.
Zhao swings wildly with an uppercut but Panic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zhao tries to throw a body punch but Panic avoids it by throwing Zhao back against the cage.
Zhao lands with a light punch inside.
Zhao misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Panic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zhao backwards.
Panic throws a punch but it's blocked by Zhao.
Zhao throws a head punch that misses.
Panic prevents a body shot from Zhao.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Panic.
Panic displaying some good clinch control by pressing Zhao up against the cage.
Zhao misses with a punch to the body.
Panic tries a body shot but Zhao blocks it.
#T2#
Zhao has a couple of punches blocked by Panic.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zhao.
Zhao misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Panic.
Panic throws a head punch that misses.
Panic tries to pull guard but Zhao forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Panic misses with some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Panic lands a shoulder strike.
Panic blocks an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Zhao as Panic tries to tie him up.
Panic fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nice body punch from Zhao - that landed with a thud.
Zhao lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Panic.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Panic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Panic blocking some punches.
Zhao is leaning against Panic and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Panic is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Zhao misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zhao creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3#
A right hook to the body lands for Panic.
Zhao lands a left hand that snaps the head of Panic backwards.
Zhao has a couple of punches blocked by Panic.
Panic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Panic blocking some punches.
Zhao goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Panic tries to pull guard but Zhao forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Satanic Panic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zhao blocks a body shot from Panic.
Nice body punch from Zhao - that landed with a thud.
Panic misses with the head strike.
Zhao lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Zhao lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zhao misses with some punches.
Zhao swings wildly with an uppercut but Panic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zhao swings wildly with an uppercut but Panic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Panic tries to throw a body punch but Zhao avoids it by throwing Panic back against the cage.
Panic lands with a light punch inside.
Still in the clinch, Panic scores with a nice short uppercut.#T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zhao.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Zhao throws a punch but it's blocked by Panic.
Panic blocks an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Panic jumps guard and drags Zhao to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Panic is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Panic is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zhao defends well.
Zhao content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zhao passes Panic's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Zhao performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Panic is pressing down on Zhao's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Zhao trying to control the position from guard on top but Panic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Satanic Panic will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Zhao lands a jab to Panic's midsection.
Zhao with a jab.
Zhao with a hook.
Jian Zhao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Panic tries to move into range but Zhao moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Zhao throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Panic on the side of the head.
Panic takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Zhao lands with a nice body punch.
Zhao tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Panic is able to avoid easily.
Zhao lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Panic misses with a looping left.
Zhao delivers a nice body kick.
Zhao jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#CUT2#It looks like Satanic Panic has been cut.#T1#
Zhao throws a body shot but no joy. #KD2#
Zhao cracks Panic with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Zhao has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Panic to stand back up!#ROC2#Panic is rocked!
Zhao lands a nice leg kick that just misses Panic's sensitive parts.
Oh Panic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Panic is aggressively charging in as Zhao backs up avoiding any damage. Zhao tosses out a jab and Panic runs right into it face first! Panic is out cold! Zhao dropped down on all fours and is barking in Panic's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jian Zhao!
Jian Zhao decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
BB 86 - Roos vs White 2
Date: Dec 03, 2022 |
#R1#
Zhao cracks Somelainen with an open hand slap.
Zhao misses with a wild body shot.
Somelainen keeps Zhao at a distance using the push kick.
Zhao scores with a nice right hand.
Somelainen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zhao.
Zhao attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Somelainen is looking for the big counter here.
Zhao ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Zhao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Somelainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Zhao.
Zhao lands a jab-cross combination.
Zhao needs to keep his hands up - Somelainen had a free shot at his head there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Somelainen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Somelainen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zhao swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Somelainen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Zhao misses the target.
Zhao throws a half hearted mid kick.
Somelainen throws out a loose jab but Zhao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zhao appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Somelainen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zhao lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Zhao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Somelainen manages to avoid it.
Zhao avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zhao throws a looping overhand right but Somelainen ducks down to avoid it.
Zhao has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Somelainen finds it's way round the side to connect with Zhao's head.
Zhao blocks a head kick by Somelainen.
Somelainen throws out a loose jab but Zhao uses good head movement to avoid it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Somelainen.
Zhao lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Somelainen lands a head shot.
A jab from Somelainen misses.
Zhao throwing a counter right hand but Somelainen manages to avoid it.
Zhao throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zhao takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zhao looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Somelainen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Somelainen missing with a left hand there. Zhao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice leg kick from Zhao, right into the meat of the thigh.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head kick misses from Zhao.
Somelainen scores with the left hand. Zhao knows he should have avoided that one.
Zhao moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
#T2#
Somelainen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Good standup being displayed there by Somelainen as he connects with a hook.
Somelainen lands a nice shot to the body.
Zhao scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Somelainen doesn't seem bothered though.
Zhao throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Somelainen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Zhao avoids the body shot from Somelainen.
Zhao throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Zhao throws a leg kick
and Somelainen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Zhao thinking.
Somelainen is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Zhao had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Somelainen lands a lovely overhand right.
Good standup being displayed there by Somelainen as he connects with a hook.
Somelainen avoids the head kick by Zhao.
Zhao misses the shot to the body.
Somelainen misses with a body shot.
#CL#
Zhao gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T3#
Zhao has a couple of punches blocked by Somelainen.
Somelainen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zhao misses with some punches.
Somelainen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zhao avoids it.
Somelainen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Zhao blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Zhao - that landed with a thud.
Zhao throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Somelainens head.
Somelainen blocks an uppercut.
Zhao scores with a shoulder strike.
Zhao lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Somelainen tries to land a knee to the head but Zhao blocks with his arms.
Zhao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Somelainen fails to land.
Somelainen has a couple of punches blocked by Zhao.
Zhao working aggressively here.
Zhao throws a punch but it's blocked by Somelainen.
Zhao misses with a punch on the inside.
Zhao avoiding damage as Somelainen throws knees to the body.
#T4#
Zhao lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zhao tries a body shot but Somelainen blocks it.
Somelainen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zhao misses with a hook from the clinch.
Somelainen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zhao avoiding damage as Somelainen throws knees to the body.
Zhao doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zhao is working Somelainen over against the cage.
Zhao misses with some punches.
Zhao tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Somelainen's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zhao.
Somelainen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zhao swings wildly with an uppercut but Somelainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zhao.
Zhao blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Zhao works on Somelainen's body with a couple of short punches.
Somelainen throws a head punch that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jian Zhao will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Somelainen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And Zhao counters with a quick kick to the body but Somelainen blocks it.
Somelainen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zhao.
Somelainen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Somelainen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Zhao's head.
Somelainen lands a jab to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zhao. Somelainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zhao connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A head kick misses from Somelainen.
Somelainen checks a low kick from Zhao.
Zhao tries a low kick but Somelainen avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhao throws a body punch but Somelainen moves out of range.
Zhao avoids the body shot from Somelainen.
#CL#
Zhao clinches up against the cage.
Somelainen blocks an uppercut.
Zhao misses with some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zhao fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1#
Zhao blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A nice right hand lands inside from Somelainen.
Somelainen scores with a shot to the side of Zhao's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Somelainen.
Somelainen tries to land knees in the clinch but Zhao avoids the damage to the body.
Somelainen lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zhao.
A short right from Somelainen.
Zhao blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zhao softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zhao misses with a hook to the ribs.
Somelainen missing with knees to the body.
Zhao throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Zhao lands a left hand that snaps the head of Somelainen backwards.
Zhao blocking some punches.
Zhao blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Somelainen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zhao's elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zhao swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2#
Zhao softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zhao lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Somelainen tries to land a knee to the head but Zhao blocks with his arms.
Zhao works on Somelainen's body with a couple of short punches.
Zhao goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Somelainen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Somelainen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Zhao has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Zhao swings wildly with an uppercut but Somelainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zhao pushes Somelainen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Zhao fails to land.
Somelainen misses with a knee strike.
Zhao on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zhao blocks an uppercut.
Somelainen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A right hook to the body lands for Zhao.
Somelainen blocks an uppercut.
Zhao blocks an uppercut.
#T3#
Somelainen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zhao swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Somelainen blocking some punches.
Zhao swings wildly with an uppercut but Somelainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jian Zhao has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Zhao blocks a body shot from Somelainen.
A shot in the inside from Zhao.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Somelainen.
Zhao tries a body shot but Somelainen blocks it.
Zhao lands an uppercut.
Zhao blocks an uppercut.
Somelainen tries to throw a body punch but Zhao avoids it by throwing Somelainen back against the cage.
Zhao on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zhao lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zhao misses with the head strike.
Somelainen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Somelainen throws a head punch that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Zhao.
#T4#
Zhao fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zhao has a couple of punches blocked by Somelainen.
Somelainen throws a punch but it's blocked by Zhao.
Somelainen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Somelainen prevents a body shot from Zhao.
Somelainen working aggressively here.
Zhao lands a body shot.
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!
Zhao lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Somelainen backwards.
Somelainen pushes Zhao back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Somelainen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zhao.
Zhao lands a nice shot to the body.
Somelainen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zhao backwards.
Zhao lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Somelainen misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Zhao.
Somelainen is breathing heavily.
Zhao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zhao tries to throw a body punch but Somelainen avoids it by throwing Zhao back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jian Zhao 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#
Zhao looks to land a combination but Somelainen avoids it well.
Somelainen delivers a nice body kick.
Somelainen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Zhao is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Somelainen.
Zhao misses with an attempted mid kick.
Somelainen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zhao circles away quickly and effectively.
Somelainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Zhao is just out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Zhao as he connects with a hook.
Zhao with a jab.#ROC#Somelainen is rocked!
Somelainen glances at the clock... BAM! Zhao nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Somelainen crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Somelainen is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jian Zhao!
Jian Zhao 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:
BB 81 - Tavares vs Roos
Date: Nov 05, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Zhao clinches with his opponent.
Malley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Zhao fails to land.
Malley misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Malley.
Zhao misses with the head strike.
Malley is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Zhao has a couple of punches blocked by Malley.
Malley is trying to break free.
Zhao stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Malley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Malley scores with a nice hook to the head.#CUT2#It looks like Jian Zhao has been cut.
Malley tries to work over Zhao's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've been informed that Malley has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#BC2#
Malley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zhao throws a jab but it's blocked by Malley.
Malley throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Zhao is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by Malley.
Malley with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice cross by Malley.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zhao pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Malley connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T1#
Malley shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Malley gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zhao.
Zhao misses with a hook. Malley ducked under it nicely.
Zhao misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Zhao moves into range and clinches up with Malley.
Zhao misses with a punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Zhao.
Zhao throws a punch but it's blocked by Malley.
Zhao misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zhao scores with a shoulder strike.
Zhao lands a right hand.
Zhao is pushing Malley up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Zhao looking to stall.
Zhao misses with a hook from the clinch.
Malley working aggressively here.
Zhao is leaning against Malley and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T2#
Malley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Zhao on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Malley.
Malley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Malley breaks from the clinch.
Malley throws out a leg kick but Zhao moves out of range and Malley only half commits.
Malley on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Malley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zhao.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Malley! But no joy.
Zhao throws the left hand but Malley avoids the punch easily.
Malley lands a jab to the nose.
Malley moves away from the strike by Zhao.
Zhao tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Zhao throws an off balance right hand
and Malley counters with a nice uppercut.
Jian Zhao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zhao misses with a left hand
and Malley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zhao misses with a body shot
and Malley counters with a nice body shot.
Zhao jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zhao gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Malley.#T3#
Zhao swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Malley counters with a head kick.
Zhao throws a poor cross that misses
and Malley counters with a straight right hand.
Zhao connects with a looping right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Zhao. That snapped Malley's head back.
#ROC#Malley is rocked!#CL#
Zhao closes the distance and clinches.
Malley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Malley has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Malley.
Malley working aggressively here.
Malley can't find room to land a body shot as Zhao controls the action.
Malley lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zhao scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Malley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zhao doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malley lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Malley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zhao softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Malley lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T4#
Malley cracks Zhao with a nice body shot.
Zhao misses with a hook to the ribs.
Malley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2#
Malley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Malley walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Zhao lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Zhao lands a nice hook to Malley's body. Malley takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Malley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zhao.
Malley throws a head kick but Zhao moves out of range.
Malley looks to throw the jab but Zhao is out of range.
Malley throws out a loose jab but Zhao uses good head movement to avoid it.
An inside leg kick from Malley misses.
A head kick misses from Malley.
It looked like Zhao wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick misses from Malley.
Zhao lands with a right hand.
Zhao has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Malley finds it's way round the side to connect with Zhao's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jane Malley will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jian Zhao's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Zhao swinging wildly here.
Malley swats away the attempt to clinch by Zhao.
Malley is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Zhao with a body shot.
Malley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zhao.
Zhao rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Malley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zhao throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Zhao takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice body punch from Zhao.
Zhao paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Zhao throws a front kick aimed at Malley's knee but Malley avoids it well.
Zhao throws an off balance right hand
and Malley counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhao throws a hook but Malley avoids it easily.
Zhao looks to land a body kick but Malley moved away.
A little jabbing left from Malley on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Malley thuds his right hand into Zhao's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Malley throws a sloppy head kick and Zhao moves out of range easily.
It looked like Zhao was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by Malley.
Malley appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Malley lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Zhao takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Zhao throws a body kick that misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Zhao.
Malley is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Zhao checks a leg kick nicely.
Zhao throwing a counter right hand but Malley manages to avoid it.
Malley slips a jab and a cross from Zhao.
Malley tries to score with a low kick but Zhao moves his leg out of the way.
It looked like Zhao wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zhao scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Zhao looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A little jabbing left from Malley on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Malley cracks Zhao with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Malley.
Zhao bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zhao misses with a shot to the body
and Malley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A slow jab from Zhao misses its intended target.
An inside leg kick lands from Malley. #T2#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Zhao lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Malley has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Malley and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Malley turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Malley on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Malley throws a leg kick
and Zhao connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Malley is still on wobbly legs! Can Zhao finish him?
Zhao throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zhao takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Zhao takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Malley seems to have recovered his senses.
A head kick misses from Zhao.
Malley lands with a shot to the body.
Malley digs a good hook to Zhao's body.
Malley misses with a leg kick.
Malley moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jane Malley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zhao throws a hook but Malley avoids it easily.
Malley checks a low kick from Zhao.
Malley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zhao swings for the body but Malley moves out of range.
#T3#
Zhao throws the left hand but Malley avoids the punch easily.
Malley throws a leg kick
and Zhao counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A decent looking cross lands there for Malley.
Zhao throws a body shot but no joy.
Zhao wants to clinch
and Malley counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Malley with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Malley throws a poor cross that misses
and Zhao counters with a nice body shot.
Malley chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Malley checks the leg kick nicely there.
Malley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zhao throws out the jab.
Malley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zhao moves away.
Zhao misses with a hook.#CL#
Zhao closes the distance and clinches.#T4#
Malley tries a body shot but Zhao blocks it.
#BC2#
Malley breaks the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Zhao misses with an uppercut. Malley saw that one coming.
Malley only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Malley lands a head kick. Zhao smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Zhao swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Malley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Malley throws a leg kick
and Zhao counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Zhao throws a body punch but Malley moves out of range.
Malley is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Zhao throws a shot from downtown. Malley moves away and avoids it.
Zhao is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Zhao tries to clinch up.
Malley was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Malley takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Malley connects with a solid leg kick.
Malley throws a solid leg kick but Zhao takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Malley.
Zhao takes a swing at Malley's ribcage but misses.
Malley avoids the body shot from Zhao.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jane Malley will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jian Zhao's cut.
That's time! Zhao's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Zhao misses with a looping right.
Jian Zhao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Malley checks a leg kick.
Zhao tries to clinch up but Malley circles away and keeps his distance.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Malley checks a leg kick.
Malley connects with an inside leg kick.
Malley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zhao.
Zhao looks to score with a jab to the body but Malley is just out of range.
Zhao misses with a body shot.
Zhao checks a low kick from Malley.
Malley looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhao misses with a looping left.
Malley lands a jab to Zhao's midsection.
Malley staying out of range there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Malley darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Malley scores with a head kick. Zhao tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T1#
Zhao tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Zhao finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Zhao throws a lazy uppercut
and Malley counters with a slapping leg kick.
Zhao looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Malley wants to land a leg kick but Zhao is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Zhao misses the target.
Zhao takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Malley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zhao.
A big right from Zhao misses.
Zhao lands a nice leg kick that just misses Malley's sensitive parts.
The fighters circle momentarily. Malley darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Malley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zhao throws out the jab.
Zhao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Malley manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Zhao throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zhao backing away here, and Malley unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#CL#
Zhao drives through and clinches with Malley against the cage.
Malley lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zhao backwards. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zhao avoids a wild elbow strike from Malley.
Still in the clinch, Malley scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Malley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Malley connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Zhao's hands.
Zhao takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zhao wants to slow Malley down by chopping away at his legs.
Malley connects with a right hand. Zhao shakes it off.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Malley lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Zhao has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Zhao and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Zhao throwing a counter right hand but Malley manages to avoid it.
Malley throws a body shot but no joy.
Zhao is looking to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Malley! But no joy.
Malley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A leg kick checked by Malley.
Malley throws a nice inside leg kick.
Zhao checks a leg kick nicely.
Malley moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Malley scores with a leg kick.
Good shot there by Malley.
Malley jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Zhao misses with a wild body shot.
Malley chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Zhao rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zhao takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zhao closes the distance but Malley moves to the side
and Malley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Malley scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zhao doesn't seem bothered though.
Malley connects with an inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Zhao.
Malley lands a nice looking body shot.
Zhao chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Malley can pounce on him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malley turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T4#
Zhao throws a combination that misses
and Malley counters with a nice leg kick.
Malley lands a high kick!
Zhao takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Zhao takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Malley fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zhao has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Malley takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#ROC2#Zhao is rocked!
Zhao closes the distance looking to clinch
and Malley counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Oh Zhao is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zhao on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Malley. Malley obviously looking to wear him down.
Zhao seems to have got his legs back now.
Zhao tries to move into range but Malley moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Malley moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Malley! Zhao is out on his feet! Malley rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Zhao is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Zhao is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jane Malley!
After winning the bout, Jane Malley thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
BB 77 - White vs Maharajah
Date: Oct 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Zhao throws a body punch but Pavlek moves out of range.
Pavlek blocks the body kick.
Zhao swings away with a body shot that misses
and Pavlek counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nice uppercut there from Pavlek.
Donk. Pavlek catches Zhao right on the button with a cross.
Zhao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pavlek sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pavlek throws a good cross that connects.
Zhao listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Zhao throws a shot from downtown. Pavlek moves away and avoids it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pavlek, as that shot connected.
Zhao needs to keep his hands up - Pavlek had a free shot at his head there.
Pavlek finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zhao takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Pavlek throws a right hand that misses
and Pavlek takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pavlek looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pavlek fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zhao on the side of the head.
Pavlek tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Zhao counters with an inside leg kick.
Pavlek takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pavlek lands a jab.
Pavlek misses with a hook. Zhao ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Good work by Pavlek as he checks the leg kick.
Pavlek lands with a nice body punch.
Zhao takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pavlek is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Zhao throws a body punch but Pavlek moves out of range.
A nice leg kick from Pavlek, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zhao moves out of range of the strikes.
Pavlek lands with a nice combination. Zhao backs away looking to recover.
Pavlek lands a head shot.
Zhao lands with an uppercut that bounces Pavlek off the cage and back into range.
Zhao takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Zhao sizes up Pavlek with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zhao with a nice cross.
Pavlek tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zhao paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pavlek moves out of range as Zhao strikes.
Zhao ducks under a wild hook from Pavlek.
Pavlek lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pavlek lands a jab to Zhao's midsection.
Pavlek throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zhao counters with a left to the body. #T2#
Pavlek scores with a nice body kick.
Zhao blocks a low kick nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Pavlek. That snapped Zhao's head back.
Pavlek wants to clinch.
Pavlek misses with a body shot.
Zhao uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pavlek.
Zhao swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pavlek misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Pavlek closes the distance and clinches.
Pavlek tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zhao fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zhao tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pavlek's elbow.
A shot in the inside from Pavlek.
Pavlek tries to throw a body punch but Zhao avoids it by throwing Pavlek back against the cage.
Zhao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pavlek misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Zhao fails to land. #T3#
Zhao working aggressively here.
Zhao blocks a body shot from Pavlek.
Pavlek doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC#
Pavlek manages to break the clinch.
Pavlek swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Zhao.
Pavlek misses with an uppercut.
Zhao gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pavlek looks to land a right hand but Zhao moved out of range.
Zhao throws a big shot that misses.
A swing and a miss from Zhao.
Zhao misses with a hook.
A big right from Pavlek misses.
Zhao misses with a body kick.
Pavlek throws a body shot but no joy.
Some wild striking there from Pavlek.
Pavlek throws a body punch but Zhao moves out of range.
Pavlek is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zhao. #T4#
Pavlek dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zhao.
Pavlek slips a jab from Zhao.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pavlek.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zhao throws a leg kick but Pavlek moved away.
Zhao connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pavlek momentarily.
Zhao walks into a stiff left hand from Pavlek.
Zhao takes a swing at Pavlek's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Pavlek misses the target.
Pavlek scores with a push kick.
Zhao misses with a looping right.
Zhao misses with a looping left.
Pavlek misses with an uppercut. Zhao saw that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pavlek looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pavlek tries to work over Zhao's front leg with a kick but Zhao checks it.
Pavlek throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pavlek throws a head kick that half lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jakov Pavlek dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Pavlek misses with an uppercut.
Zhao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pavlek.
Zhao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pavlek moves away.
Pavlek is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zhao can do to turn this around?
Pavlek connects with a leg kick.
Pavlek ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zhao moves away.
Zhao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pavlek misses with a hook.
Zhao misses with a low kick.
Pavlek seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Zhao throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Pavlek to counter with a crisp jab.
Zhao circles away from the clinch attempt.
An inside leg kick lands from Pavlek.
Zhao throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlek scores with a crisp jab that stopped Zhao in his tracks.
Zhao takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zhao avoids a kick to the body.
A jab from Zhao misses.
A leg kick checked by Pavlek.
Nice cross by Zhao.#T1#
Pavlek misses with a low kick.
Zhao tries to land a front kick but Pavlek steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Zhao avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zhao looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pavlek rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zhao cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice body kick from Pavlek.
Pavlek on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A slow jab from Zhao misses its intended target.
Zhao misses with a lunging right hand
and Pavlek counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jakov Pavlek is winning the standup battle so far.
Pavlek throws a low kick but Zhao avoids it.
A nice side step and Zhao releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Zhao checks a leg kick.
Zhao misses with a looping right.
Jakov Pavlek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zhao scores with a nice body kick.
Pavlek pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pavlek with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Zhao scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zhao throws a right and a left that Pavlek avoids nicely.
Pavlek ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T2#
Zhao misses with a straight left.
Pavlek feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Zhao takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Zhao scores with a jab. Pavlek acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Zhao throws a hook but Pavlek avoids it easily.
Pavlek moves out of range as Zhao throws a body kick.
#CL#
Pavlek darts in and clinches Zhao up against the cage.
Pavlek lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pavlek throws a punch but it's blocked by Zhao.
Pavlek lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zhao backwards.
Zhao swings wildly with an uppercut but Pavlek uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Zhao - that landed with a thud.
Pavlek works on Zhao's body with a couple of short punches.
Zhao can't find room to land a body shot as Pavlek controls the action.
A right handed body shot lands from Zhao.
Pavlek works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Zhao misses with a punch on the inside.
#T3#
Pavlek misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pavlek scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pavlek lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pavlek misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pavlek misses with a punch to the body.
Pavlek misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC#
Pavlek manages to break the clinch.
Zhao's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Zhao dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pavlek uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zhao.
Zhao lands a body shot.
Pavlek misses with a body kick.
Zhao tries to move into range but Pavlek moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Pavlek takes a swing at Zhao's ribcage but misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Zhao!
Zhao tries a head kick but it misses.
Pavlek chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zhao has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Pavlek.#T4#
Pavlek throws a leg kick which misses Zhao's front leg but catches the back leg as Zhao tries to avoid it.
Zhao bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pavlek's head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pavlek.
Pavlek uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zhao.
Pavlek fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pavlek tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zhao manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zhao takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Zhao throws a big shot that misses.
Pavlek moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Zhao just misses with a punch to the body.
Zhao throws a body shot but no joy.
Zhao loads up on a big right hand but Pavlek slips the punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pavlek with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Zhao keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pavlek.
Zhao takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pavlek takes one on the chin but seems OK.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jakov Pavlek 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Zhao throws a hook but Pavlek avoids it easily.
Jian Zhao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zhao misses with a straight right.
Pavlek scores with a head kick.
Zhao on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pavlek. Pavlek obviously looking to wear him down.
Zhao has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pavlek.
Zhao stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pavlek.
Pavlek connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A punch lands to the side of Zhao 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A head kick misses from Pavlek.
Zhao looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pavlek fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zhao.
Zhao connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pavlek misses with a low kick as Zhao jumps back.
Zhao throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Pavlek counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zhao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pavlek was well out of range. Poor timing from Zhao.
Zhao moves away from the strike by Pavlek.
Pavlek misses with an uppercut
letting Zhao counter with a right hand.
Pavlek misses with a head kick.
#T1#
Zhao takes a jab right on the kisser.
Pavlek lands a slapping body shot.
Zhao slips a straight right by Pavlek.
Pavlek backing away here, and Zhao unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Zhao goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pavlek throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zhao sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pavlek just misses with a punch to the body.
Zhao moves out of range as Pavlek strikes.
Pavlek lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice shot by Pavlek.
Zhao misses with a low kick.
Pavlek throws a right hand that misses
and Zhao counters with a nice uppercut.
Pavlek scores with a kick to the body.
Zhao just misses with a punch to the body.
Pavlek looks to land a right hand but Zhao moved out of range.
Pavlek throws a chopping leg kick but Zhao manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Zhao lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pavlek circles away quickly and effectively.#T2#
Zhao throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zhao misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pavlek throws a sloppy head kick and Zhao moves out of range easily.
Pavlek misses with a looping right.
Zhao lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Zhao takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zhao tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A big right from Zhao misses.
Pavlek has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pavlek there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL#
Pavlek has Zhao up against the cage in a clinch.
Zhao fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zhao.
A short right from Pavlek on the inside.
Pavlek goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jakov Pavlek has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A hook to the body from Zhao.
#T3##BC#
Pavlek breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A chopping leg kick lands by Zhao.
Zhao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pavlek.
Pavlek buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Zhao jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zhao tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Pavlek is able to avoid easily.
Pavlek cracks Zhao with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Pavlek takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pavlek chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Zhao rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pavlek counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Zhao missing with a left hand there. Pavlek was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pavlek lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Zhao digs a good body shot into Pavlek's ribs.
Pavlek throws a big shot that misses.
A nice leg kick from Zhao, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zhao throws a body punch but Pavlek moves out of range. #T4#
Zhao looks to land a left hand but Pavlek moved out of range nicely.
Pavlek scores with a leg kick.
Zhao jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Pavlek throws a jab but it's blocked by Zhao.
Zhao goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pavlek scores with a three punch combo!
Zhao throws a jab when Pavlek was well out of range.
Pavlek scores with a shot to the body.
Zhao tries to land a front kick but Pavlek steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Zhao misses the shot to the body.
Pavlek thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jakov Pavlek is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pavlek moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pavlek throws a low kick, looking for Zhao's leg but Zhao calmly moves out of range.
Zhao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pavlek sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zhao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pavlek moves away.
Pavlek throws a sloppy body shot
and Pavlek takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jakov Pavlek showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pavlek 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jakov Pavlek!
A relieved looking Jakov Pavlek 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:
BB 72 - Bleak vs Panic
Date: Sep 13, 2022 |
#R1#
Okafor is looking to clinch.
Zhao just misses with a punch to the body.
Okafor scores with a hook to the body. Zhao takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Okafor cracks Zhao with a right hand to the side of the head.
Okafor scores with a hook.
Zhao throws a wild body kick that Okafor sees coming a mile off.
Zhao throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Zhao throws a left and a right that both miss
and Okafor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Okafor scores with a body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Okafor.
Okafor swings for the body but Zhao moves out of range.
Okafor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zhao.
Okafor scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Zhao loads up on a big right hand but Okafor slips the punch.
Okafor scores with the left hand. Zhao knows he should have avoided that one.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Okafor with a hook.
Zhao lands a jab to the nose.#CUT#It looks like Sunshine Okafor has been cut.
Okafor ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Okafor blocks the body kick.
Okafor steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Zhao. That one must have hurt.#T1#
Zhao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Okafor moves out of range as Zhao strikes.
Okafor 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.
Okafor lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Zhao scores with a jab.
Okafor looks to land a left hand but Zhao moved out of range nicely.
Zhao throws the kick towards the body but Okafor avoids it.
Zhao misses with a hook to the body
and Okafor counters with a nice uppercut.
Zhao takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Zhao looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Zhao tries to move into range but Okafor moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Okafor takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Zhao takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Zhao loads up on a big right hand but Okafor slips the punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Okafor digs a good hook to Zhao's body.
Okafor takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A lazy left from Okafor finds it's target.
Okafor lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Okafor.#T2#
Okafor misses with a right hand
enabling Zhao to counter with a crisp jab.
Okafor tests Zhao's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Okafor works Zhao's body with a nice hook.
Okafor throws a leg kick which misses Zhao's front leg but catches the back leg as Zhao tries to avoid it.
Okafor gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zhao.
Nice jab there from Zhao. #ROC#Okafor is rocked!
Zhao changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Okafor is still on wobbly legs! Can Zhao finish him?
Okafor is aggressively charging in as Zhao backs up avoiding any damage. Zhao tosses out a jab and Okafor runs right into it face first! Okafor is out cold! Zhao dropped down on all fours and is barking in Okafor's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jian Zhao!
Jian Zhao tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
BB 67 - Virus vs Sapo
Date: Aug 20, 2022 |
#R1#
Zhao looks to throw the jab but Belvedere is out of range.
Zhao looks to land a left hand but Belvedere moved out of range nicely.
Zhao scoring well with a low kick there.
Richmond Belvedere seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot lands for Zhao.
Belvedere slips a straight right by Zhao.
Belvedere on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Zhao throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zhao with a nice cross.
Zhao lands a nice hook to Belvedere's body. Belvedere takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Belvedere misses with a straight right. #TD2#
Belvedere throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Zhao was covering up waiting for the punch and Belvedere finishes the takedown easily into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Belvedere in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Belvedere throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zhao works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Belvedere throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zhao works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Zhao is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Zhao is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Belvedere postures up.
Belvedere scoring with punches to the head and body.
Belvedere throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zhao works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zhao 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.
Zhao managing to control the position.
Zhao 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.
Zhao controlling Belvedere's posture.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Belvedere's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Belvedere preventing the sweep. #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.
Belvedere chips away with some ground and pound.
Zhao pulls Belvedere in to control the position.
Belvedere scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Zhao wants to sweep here but Belvedere controlling him for the moment.
Belvedere connects with a couple of short punches.
Zhao keeping full guard, as Belvedere tries to pass.
Zhao looking to control but Belvedere passes into half guard.
Zhao wants to control but Belvedere is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belvedere lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Zhao trying to hold on to Belvedere's head to control him but Belvedere postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zhao controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Zhao moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Zhao has Belvedere pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
Belvedere thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Zhao trying to keep a closed guard but Belvedere is proving a slippery customer.
Zhao is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Zhao has momentary wrist control but Belvedere slips an elbow through the middle.
Belvedere wants to control from the top but Zhao keeps moving.
Zhao looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Belvedere trying to control but Zhao is working from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Belvedere seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Belvedere working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Zhao tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Belvedere is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Zhao is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Zhao working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Belvedere.
Belvedere wants to control from the top but Zhao keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Belvedere shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Zhao counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zhao bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Belvedere's head backwards.
Belvedere on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Belvedere's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Zhao connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Belvedere scrambles back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jian Zhao dominated that 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.#R2#
Belvedere throws a big shot that misses.
Zhao lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Zhao uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Belvedere.
Zhao was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Belvedere takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Zhao walks into a left hand.
Zhao throws a leg kick but Belvedere moved away.
Zhao throws a poor cross that misses
#TD2#
and Belvedere counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Zhao looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Belvedere trying to control the position from guard on top but Zhao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Belvedere is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Belvedere drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Belvedere jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Belvedere pushes down on Zhao's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Belvedere is thwarting Zhao's attempts to control the position.#T1#
Belvedere wants to pass the guard but Zhao is defending well.
Belvedere trying to control the action but Zhao is working from the bottom.
Belvedere throwing shots but Zhao is blocking nicely.
Belvedere throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Belvedere sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Zhao defending well though.
Belvedere drops an elbow to the side of Zhao's head. #SUB2#
Belvedere is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Zhao trying to control from the bottom.
Belvedere performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Belvedere missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Zhao wants to improve his position but Belvedere is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Belvedere seems to be looking for submissions.
Zhao is positioning himself well to prevent Belvedere advancing to mount.
Richmond Belvedere has got the better of the ground game so far.
Belvedere is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Belvedere working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Belvedere looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Zhao with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Belvedere content to control rather than advance.
Zhao is trying to get back to full guard.
Zhao is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Zhao is trying to control but can't.
Belvedere slips a nice elbow through Zhao's hands, connecting with Zhao's forehead.
Belvedere takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ground and pound from Belvedere.
Zhao holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Belvedere is thwarting Zhao's attempts to control the position.
Belvedere stalling.
Belvedere thows a huge punch but Zhao dodges it nicely.
#SUB2#
Belvedere is working for a submission of some sort.
Belvedere working over Zhao with some ground and pound. Zhao looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T4#
Zhao wants to get back to full guard.
Belvedere is trying to control. Zhao wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Belvedere seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Belvedere is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zhao is just riding it out for now. Belvedere eventually gives up the hold.
Zhao has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Belvedere is working away from the top position though.
Belvedere trying to control from half guard but Zhao is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Belvedere is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Belvedere has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Zhao wants to sweep but Belvedere has passed to side control!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Richmond Belvedere showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Zhao stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Zhao wants it to stay on the feet.
Belvedere throws the left hand but Zhao avoids the punch easily.
A left lands for Belvedere.
Belvedere misses with a looping right.
Zhao swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zhao ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zhao misses with a looping left.
Belvedere throws a hook but Zhao avoids it easily.
Zhao looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Belvedere throws a series of punches but Zhao moves out of range.
Zhao throws a one two combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhao throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Belvedere fails with a takedown attempt.
Zhao connects with a jab.#T1#
Zhao takes a swing at Belvedere's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Belvedere misses.
Belvedere tests Zhao's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2#
Belvedere pushes Zhao up against the cage in a clinch.
Zhao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
I was talking to Zhao's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Belvedere drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jian Zhao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richmond Belvedere.
Belvedere blocks an uppercut.
#BC#
Zhao breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jian Zhao is winning the standup battle so far.
The fighters circling - Zhao throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Belvedere avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Belvedere throws a right hand that misses
and Zhao counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T2##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Zhao managing to block the knees to the body from Belvedere.
#BC#
Zhao pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zhao showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Belvedere.
Zhao throws a big shot that misses.
Belvedere tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Zhao counters with a nice body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Belvedere tries to clinch
and Zhao counters with a thumping low kick.
Belvedere scores with a decent looking hook.
Zhao bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Belvedere's head backwards.
Belvedere shoots in and drives through. Zhao sprawls well.#T3#
Zhao loads up on a big right hand but Belvedere slips the punch.
A jab from Belvedere misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Zhao. That snapped Belvedere's head back.
Belvedere tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zhao was well out of range. Poor timing from Belvedere.
Zhao circles away from the clinch attempt
and Zhao counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Belvedere takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Belvedere 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.
Belvedere shoots in for a takedown but Zhao shows good takedown defense.
Belvedere has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zhao finds it's way round the side to connect with Belvedere's head.
Belvedere ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL2#
Belvedere has taken the fight to the clinch.
Belvedere is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Zhao to keep the fight standing.#T4#
Belvedere tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Zhao just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Belvedere turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Belvedere manages to end up in side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
You can see the frustration on Zhao's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Zhao manages to work his way to half guard, despite Belvedere's best efforts.
Zhao wants to improve his position but Belvedere is controlling well.
Zhao moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Belvedere's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Zhao has control of Belvedere's left arm, preventing Belvedere from doing any damage.
Belvedere trying to control but Zhao is working from the bottom.
Zhao is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Belvedere wants to control from the top but Zhao keeps moving.
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 Jian Zhao.
I think Zhao 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jian Zhao!
A very excited looking Jian Zhao rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
BB 60 - Hawk vs Man
Date: Jul 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Slobberknacker takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Slobberknacker scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CUT2#It looks like Jian Zhao has been cut.
Zhao connects with the punch.#CUT#It looks like Fried Slobberknacker has been cut.
Nice cross by Zhao.
Slobberknacker checks a leg kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Slobberknacker misses.
Slobberknacker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zhao.
Zhao digs a good hook to Slobberknacker's body.
Slobberknacker scores with a jab.
Slobberknacker on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A cross from Slobberknacker lands.
Jian Zhao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slobberknacker takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Zhao lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Slobberknacker takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Slobberknacker takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Slobberknacker throws a big shot that misses.
Zhao misses with a wild body shot.
Zhao closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Zhao thuds his shin into the meat of Slobberknacker's side.
Zhao looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Zhao misses with a body kick.
Zhao throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
Slobberknacker on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Zhao moves forwards but Slobberknacker connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Slobberknacker misses with a wild combination.
Zhao tries to land a front kick but Slobberknacker steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Zhao throws a body shot but no joy.
Zhao throws a push kick but Slobberknacker slaps the foot to one side.
Zhao throws a body punch but Slobberknacker moves out of range.
Zhao fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Slobberknacker.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zhao. Slobberknacker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Slobberknacker works Zhao's body with a nice hook.
Slobberknacker takes a swing at Zhao's ribcage but misses.
Slobberknacker throws a leg kick but Zhao sees it coming and moves out of range.
Slobberknacker moves out of range of the body kick from Zhao.
Zhao misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Slobberknacker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slobberknacker misses with a wild combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zhao. Slobberknacker does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Slobberknacker takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Zhao's corner calls for a 1-2. Zhao obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Zhao cracks Slobberknacker with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#ROC#Slobberknacker is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Fried Slobberknacker's cut even more.
Slobberknacker blocks the body kick.
A big left from Zhao misses.
Slobberknacker raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Slobberknacker moves out of range of the body kick.
Slobberknacker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Slobberknacker lands a jab to Zhao's midsection.
Zhao lands a nice shot that snaps Slobberknacker's head back.
Slobberknacker is still on wobbly legs! Can Zhao finish him?
Slobberknacker shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Zhao fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Slobberknacker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Slobberknacker avoids a kick to the body.
Slobberknacker scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Slobberknacker throws a leg kick
and Zhao makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Slobberknacker seems to have recovered his senses.
Zhao checks a leg kick.
Zhao misses the jab.
Despite the aggression on Slobberknacker's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Zhao takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Zhao slips a jab from Slobberknacker.
Zhao throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It seemed like Slobberknacker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zhao throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Slobberknacker feints a counter leg kick.#T3#
Slobberknacker gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Slobberknacker takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zhao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zhao misses with a straight right.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zhao.
Zhao connects with a nice looking jab.
#CUT#The cut above Fried Slobberknacker's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#TD2#
Slobberknacker shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Zhao's guard.
Slobberknacker wants to control from the top but Zhao keeps moving.
Zhao is pulling down on Slobberknacker's head. It's preventing any offense from Slobberknacker, at least for the moment.
Zhao working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Slobberknacker. #T4#
Zhao tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Slobberknacker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Slobberknacker throwing strikes from guard but Zhao blocks nicely.
Slobberknacker showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Slobberknacker with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A lazy left from Zhao finds it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zhao lands a nice leg kick that just misses Slobberknacker's sensitive parts.
Zhao throws a leg kick which misses Slobberknacker's front leg but catches the back leg as Slobberknacker tries to avoid it.
Zhao is looking to slow Slobberknacker down with leg kicks.
Slobberknacker misses with a low kick as Zhao jumps back.
That kick from Slobberknacker tenderised Zhao's leg. Zhao is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jian Zhao dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Slobberknacker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zhao.
Zhao takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Slobberknacker throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Zhao's jab looks to have found its range, popping Slobberknacker under the eye.
A swing and a miss from Slobberknacker.
Slobberknacker throws a body shot but no joy.
Zhao misses with a body shot.
A nice side step and Slobberknacker releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jian Zhao is winning the standup battle so far.
Zhao takes a swing at Slobberknacker's ribcage but misses.
Slobberknacker defending well as Zhao loads up on a big left hand.
Slobberknacker drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Zhao defends it well.
Slobberknacker tries to move into range but Zhao moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Slobberknacker scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Zhao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Slobberknacker manages to avoid it.
Zhao has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Zhao there as he acknowledges the shot.#TD2#
Slobberknacker gets a double leg takedown into Zhao's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slobberknacker throws a big elbow that misses.
Zhao is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Slobberknacker can do to turn this around?
Zhao 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.#T1#
Slobberknacker trying to control the position from guard on top but Zhao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zhao 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.
Slobberknacker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slobberknacker stopping the sweep attempt from Zhao.
Zhao seems keen to control Slobberknacker's posture.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Slobberknacker cracks Zhao with an open hand slap.
Slobberknacker listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Zhao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T2#
Slobberknacker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Slobberknacker lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Slobberknacker.
Slobberknacker scores with a nice head shot.
Zhao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Slobberknacker.
Zhao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Slobberknacker was well out of range. Poor timing from Zhao.
Slobberknacker is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
The crowd cheers as Slobberknacker lands an impressive looking overhand right. Zhao doesn't seem phased though.
Zhao jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Slobberknacker looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slobberknacker lands a nice looking body shot.
Slobberknacker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fried Slobberknacker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zhao swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Slobberknacker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Slobberknacker attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Slobberknacker misses with a looping left.
Zhao appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Slobberknacker looks to land a right hand but Zhao moved out of range.
Slobberknacker cracks Zhao with an open hand slap.
Zhao misses with a hook
letting Slobberknacker counter with a right hand.
Jian Zhao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Slobberknacker lands a right hook to the body.
Slobberknacker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T3#
Zhao throws a front kick that sends Slobberknacker stumbling back into the cage.
Slobberknacker with a nice calf kick.
Zhao slips under a jab from Slobberknacker.
Slobberknacker ducks under a wild hook from Zhao.
Slobberknacker is looking for the big counter here.
Slobberknacker tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A nice leg kick from Zhao, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zhao bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Slobberknacker's head backwards.
Slobberknacker bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Zhao moves out of range as Slobberknacker strikes.
Zhao scores with a nice right hand.
Slobberknacker scores with a body shot.
Zhao walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Slobberknacker checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Zhao lands with a thumping leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big left from Zhao misses.
Good leg kick by Zhao.
Zhao dodges the punch combination from Slobberknacker.
Zhao appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T4#
A left lands for Slobberknacker.
Slobberknacker fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Zhao misses with a body shot.
Zhao throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Slobberknacker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zhao misses with an uppercut. Slobberknacker saw that one coming.
Zhao connects with a solid leg kick.
Slobberknacker moves out of range as Zhao strikes.
Slobberknacker fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zhao avoids it really well and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Zhao misses the target.
Zhao lets loose with a powerful body kick. Slobberknacker will feel that in the morning.
Nice shot lands for Zhao.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zhao uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Slobberknacker.
Slobberknacker avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Zhao cracks Slobberknacker with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fried Slobberknacker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Zhao's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Zhao stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Slobberknacker.
Zhao ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zhao scores with a leg kick.
Zhao misses with an uppercut.
Zhao throws a jab when Slobberknacker was well out of range.
Zhao misses with an attempted mid kick.
Slobberknacker connects with a crisp jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Slobberknacker. That snapped Zhao's head back.
Slobberknacker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zhao throws out the jab.
Slobberknacker tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Zhao is looking to land body kicks.
A big left from Zhao misses.
Slobberknacker looks to score with a jab to the body but Zhao is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhao with a nice calf kick.
Slobberknacker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Slobberknacker backs away, Zhao returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Zhao cracks Slobberknacker with a right hand to the side of the head.
Zhao misses the jab.
Slobberknacker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zhao lands a jab to Slobberknacker's midsection.#T1#
Slobberknacker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice defenses there by Slobberknacker.
A low kick lands for Zhao.
Slobberknacker closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zhao circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zhao. Slobberknacker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Slobberknacker tests Zhao's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A solid body kick from Zhao.
Slobberknacker's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Slobberknacker looks to land a combination but Zhao avoids it well.
Slobberknacker throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zhao counters with a stiff right hand.
Slobberknacker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zhao.
The crowd cheers as Slobberknacker lands an impressive looking overhand right. Zhao doesn't seem phased though.
Zhao needs to keep his hands up - Slobberknacker had a free shot at his head there.
Slobberknacker takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Zhao connects with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zhao misses with a low kick.
Slobberknacker feints the counter takedown.
Slobberknacker ducks right into an uppercut from Zhao.
Slobberknacker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zhao was well out of range. Poor timing from Slobberknacker.#T2#
Zhao swings away with a body shot that misses
and Slobberknacker counters with a stiff right hand.
Slobberknacker takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Slobberknacker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Slobberknacker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zhao. That did some damage!
Zhao lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Slobberknacker at a distance.
Slobberknacker walks into a left hand.
Zhao throws a push kick but Slobberknacker slaps the foot to one side.
Slobberknacker is looking for the big counter here.
Zhao chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Slobberknacker can pounce on him.
Slobberknacker moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Zhao looks to land a left hand but Slobberknacker moved out of range nicely.
Slobberknacker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zhao.
Slobberknacker is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zhao sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Zhao digs a good hook to Slobberknacker's body.
Some bone on bone action there as Zhao checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Slobberknacker misses with a looping left.
Slobberknacker misses with a straight left.
Zhao slips a straight right by Slobberknacker.
A counter left hand to the body from Zhao misses its target.
Slobberknacker's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Zhao connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Slobberknacker scrambles back to his feet.#CUT#Fried Slobberknacker's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.#T3#
Slobberknacker throws a leg kick but Zhao moved away.
Zhao loads up on a big right hand but Slobberknacker slips the punch.
Slobberknacker blocks the body kick.
Zhao keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jian Zhao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fried Slobberknacker.
Slobberknacker avoids the body shot from Zhao.
Zhao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Slobberknacker.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Slobberknacker checks a leg kick.
Fried Slobberknacker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zhao lands a lovely overhand right.
Zhao connects with a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Slobberknacker misses the target.
Slobberknacker goes for a double leg but Zhao avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Zhao continues to drive forward.
A leg kick checked by Zhao.
Zhao throws a nice outside leg kick.
Zhao lands a right hook to the body.
Zhao connects with a nice looking jab.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Zhao.#T4#
Slobberknacker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zhao.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zhao lands the left hand.
Zhao fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Slobberknacker.
Slobberknacker chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zhao can pounce on him.
Slobberknacker needs to keep his hands up - Zhao had a free shot at his head there.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Fried Slobberknacker's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jian Zhao!
Jian Zhao decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
BB 35 - McWrestler vs Wright
Date: Mar 15, 2022 |
#R1#
Zhao walks into a straight right hand from Okafor.#CUT2#It looks like Jian Zhao has been cut.
Okafor misses with a hook.
Zhao swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Okafor.#CUT#It looks like Sunshine Okafor has been cut.
Zhao swings for the body but Okafor moves out of range.
Okafor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zhao sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Zhao.
Okafor loads up on a big right hand but Zhao slips the punch.
Zhao misses with a leg kick
and Okafor counters with a good, hard body kick but Zhao shrugs it off.
Zhao throws a looping overhand right but Okafor ducks down to avoid it.
Okafor moves out of range of the body kick from Zhao.
Zhao lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Okafor misses with a hook.
Okafor throws an overhand right that lands on Zhao's shoulder, as Zhao tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Zhao wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zhao throws a leg kick but Okafor moved away.
Okafor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T1#
Okafor swings widly with a right hand
and Zhao counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zhao throws a leg kick
and Okafor counters with a straight right hand.
Okafor throws a lazy right hand but Zhao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Okafor jabs Zhao to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Zhao's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Okafor connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Zhao scrambles back to his feet.
Zhao throws a nice outside leg kick.
Zhao throws out a loose jab but Okafor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zhao avoids the body shot from Okafor.
Okafor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
An attempted straight right counter from Zhao misses the target.
Jian Zhao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zhao takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Zhao cracks a nice hook into Okafor's ribs.
Okafor 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zhao has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Zhao there as he acknowledges the shot.#T2#
Okafor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zhao motions for Okafor to come forward. Zhao throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Okafor on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Okafor cracks Zhao with an open hand slap.
A telegraphed right hand from Okafor misses the target.
Okafor stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zhao.
Zhao ducks right into an uppercut from Okafor. #CUT2#Jian Zhao's cut is getting worse.
Okafor just misses with a punch to the body.
Zhao throws a lazy uppercut
and Okafor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zhao slips under a jab from Okafor.
Zhao thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zhao throws a nice outside leg kick.
Okafor sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#T3#
Okafor tries to clinch but Zhao moves out of range.
Zhao lands a nice looking kick to the body. Okafor takes a step back to recover.
Okafor steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Zhao. That one must have hurt.
Okafor throws a hook but Zhao avoids it easily.
Okafor looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Zhao moves out of range as Okafor throws a body kick.
Zhao throws a body punch but Okafor moves out of range.
Okafor looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Zhao throws a lazy right hand but Okafor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zhao lands with a kick to the ribs.
Zhao jabs Okafor right on the nose. Okafor blinks but takes it well.
Okafor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zhao circles away quickly and effectively.#T4#
Zhao fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Okafor.
Zhao is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Okafor misses with a head kick.
It looked like Zhao was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Okafor.
Okafor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Okafor unleashes a big counter combination but Zhao bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Zhao throws a body kick that misses
and Okafor counters with a stiff right hand.
Okafor shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Zhao punishes Okafor's body with a nice straight punch.
Zhao moves out of range as Okafor throws a body kick.
Okafor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zhao connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick misses from Okafor.
Zhao misses with a straight right.
Okafor wants to counter the offense by Zhao and move into the clinch position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jian Zhao will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
The fighters circle momentarily. Zhao darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Zhao waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Okafor.
Zhao swats away the attempt to clinch by Okafor.
Zhao swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Okafor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zhao looks to throw the jab but Okafor is out of range.
Okafor lands a lovely overhand right.
Okafor throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhao looks to throw a body kick
letting Okafor counter with a right hand.
Zhao scoring well with a low kick there.
Zhao walks into a stiff left hand from Okafor.
Zhao cracks Okafor with a good jab.#T1##CL2#
Okafor moves into the clinch successfully.
Zhao swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Okafor blocks an uppercut.
Zhao blocking some punches.
Okafor lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Okafor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zhao struggles to land a body shot inside as Okafor controls his hands.
I was talking to Zhao's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Zhao gets through Okafor's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Okafor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zhao blocks a body shot from Okafor.
Zhao doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Okafor digs a right hand into Zhao's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Zhao's gas tank.
Zhao is trying to push Okafor away but Okafor has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Zhao throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Zhao lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Zhao pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Okafor throws a sloppy head kick and Zhao moves out of range easily.
A jab from Zhao does it's job there.#T2#
The fighters circle momentarily. Zhao darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zhao looks to score with a jab to the body but Okafor is just out of range.
Zhao takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Zhao takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Okafor looks to clinch
and Zhao counters with a stiff right hand.
Zhao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Okafor.
A decent looking cross lands there for Zhao.#ROC#Okafor is rocked!
Zhao delivers a nice body kick.
Zhao pounces like a tiger and cracks Okafor with a vicious hook! Okafor is down but not out! Zhao follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jian Zhao!
Our winner, Jian Zhao, 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:
BB 27 - Jones vs Capellio
Date: Feb 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Jack misses with a looping left.
Nice straight punches there by Jack. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jack.
Zhao moves out of range as Jack strikes.
Zhao looks to land a left hand but Jack moved out of range nicely.
Jack throwing a counter right hand but Zhao manages to avoid it.#CL#
Jack clinches up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Jack.
Jack lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jack lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zhao backwards.
Zhao misses with some punches.
Zhao is trying to force a seperation but Jack has the dominant position.
Jack prevents a body shot from Zhao.
Jack lands with a light punch inside.
Jack working aggressively here.
Zhao lands a hook that snaps the head of Jack backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zhao swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zhao misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Jack breaks the clinch.
Jack swings for the body but Zhao moves out of range.
Zhao throws a leg kick but Jack moved away.
Zhao attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T1#
Jack checks a low kick from Zhao.
A counter left hand to the body from Jack misses its target.
Jack scores with a body shot.
Zhao works Jack's body with a nice hook.
A lazy left from Jack finds it's target.
Jack throws a body shot but no joy.
Zhao has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jack.
The fighters circling - Zhao throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zhao on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jack. Jack obviously looking to wear him down.
Jack throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zhao stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Zhao takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jack lands a glancing blow to the side of Zhao's head.
A swing and a miss from Jack.
Zhao takes a swing at Jack's ribcage but misses.
Jack throws a quick counter kick to the body but Zhao avoids it.
Zhao 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.
Jack lands a head kick. Zhao smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Zhao throws a solid leg kick but Jack takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Zhao.#T2#
Jack tried to score with a low kick but Zhao checks it.
Jack lands with a cross.
Zhao waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jack.
A counter left hand to the body from Jack misses its target.
Jack looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jack lands with a slapping head kick.
Zhao avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jack.
Jack throws a leg kick but Zhao checks it.
Zhao lands a jab to the head.
Zhao takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jack looks to land a left hand but Zhao moved out of range nicely.
Mustang Jack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zhao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jack manages to avoid it.
A nice combination there by Jack.
Zhao cracks Jack with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Zhao misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Jack finds it's way through Zhao's defenses. #CL#
Jack clinches with his opponent.
#T3#
Zhao struggles to land a body shot inside as Jack controls his hands.
Zhao misses with some punches.
Zhao tries to work over Jack's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zhao is trying to force a seperation but Jack has the dominant position.
Zhao tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Jack.
Jack softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jack scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Zhao breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zhao ducks under a wild hook from Jack.
Jack lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Zhao throws a looping overhand right but Jack ducks down to avoid it.
Jack swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zhao walks forward, straight into a front kick from Jack.
Zhao scores with a kick to the midsection.
Zhao misses with a body kick.
Zhao scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zhao on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jack throws a hook but Zhao blocks it.
Zhao feints a counter leg kick.#T4##CL#
Jack rushes Zhao and presses him up against the cage.
Jack prevents a body shot from Zhao.
A head punch on the inside from Jack fails to land.
Jack goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zhao can't find room to land a body shot as Jack controls the action.
Jack can't find room to land a body shot as Zhao controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Zhao.
A nice left hand lands by Jack.
#BC2#
Zhao breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zhao on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jack. Jack obviously looking to wear him down.
Zhao loads up on a big right hand but Jack slips the punch.
Jack checks a leg kick.
Jack is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zhao.
Zhao throws a push kick but Jack slaps the foot to one side.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jack.
A lazy left from Jack finds it's target.
Jack lands a jab.
Jack moves out of range of the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mustang Jack dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Jack misses with a body shot.
Jack throws a jab when Zhao was well out of range.
Jack looks to score with a jab to the body but Zhao is just out of range.
Zhao throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Zhao throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mustang Jack is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice cross by Jack.
Zhao stuns Jack with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Zhao misses with a body shot.
Jack tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Zhao manages to circle out of the way.
Zhao throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A cross from Jack lands.
Jack displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zhao throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Jack.
Zhao takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zhao ducks under a wild hook from Jack.
Zhao tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jack is looking to counter the offense by Zhao and move into the clinch.
Zhao has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Jack is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zhao can do to turn this around?
Zhao takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#CL#
Jack clinches up against the cage.#T1#
Zhao tries a body shot but Jack blocks it.
Zhao fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zhao misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jack creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Zhao breaks the clinch.
Jack scores with the left hand. Zhao knows he should have avoided that one.
Jack throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Jack stuns Zhao with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Zhao throws a hook but Jack avoids it easily.
As Zhao backs away, Jack returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Jack connects with a crisp jab.
Jack misses with a right hand
and Zhao counters with a stiff right hand.
Zhao takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jack scores with a jab. Zhao acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zhao moves out of range of the body kick from Jack.
Jab, jab by Jack - just one landing.
Zhao misses with an uppercut. Jack saw that one coming.#T2#
Zhao pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jack missing with a left hand there. Zhao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zhao thinks about the counter body kick.
Jack fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zhao looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Zhao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jack scores with a shot to the body.
An inside leg kick from Zhao misses.
It looked like Jack was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Zhao.
Jack misses the shot to the body.
Jack throws a hook but Zhao blocks it.
Jack looks to score with a jab to the body but Zhao is just out of range.
Zhao takes one on the button.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Zhao lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jack has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jack and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Zhao avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jack moves out of range of the body kick.
Jack uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zhao.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jack. Zhao does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jack jabs at Zhao's body.#T3#
Zhao moves away from the strike by Jack.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zhao! But no joy.
Jack lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jack just misses with a punch to the body.
Zhao on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd cheers as Zhao lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jack doesn't seem phased though.
Zhao takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jack swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zhao misses with a body shot.
Zhao takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Jack lands with a thumping leg kick.
Zhao misses with a hook. Jack ducked under it nicely.
Zhao has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jack scoring well with a low kick there.
Zhao throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Zhao avoids a kick to the body.
Zhao lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Mustang Jack has been cut.
Zhao's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zhao misses with a hook. Jack ducked under it nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jack.
Jack with the inside leg kick. #CL#
Jack rushes Zhao and presses him up against the cage.
Zhao fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zhao is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Zhao can't break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zhao.
Zhao misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jack lands a left hand.
Zhao misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Jack fails to land.
Zhao misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zhao misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jack lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC#
Jack breaks from the clinch.
Zhao throws a leg kick but Jack sees it coming and moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mustang Jack dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mustang Jack's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Jack moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jian Zhao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zhao takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A lazy left from Zhao finds it's target.
Jack misses with an uppercut. #CL#
Jack gets a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jack.
Zhao is trying to force a seperation but Jack has the dominant position.
Mustang Jack has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jack prevents a body shot from Zhao.
Jack misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zhao lands a hook that snaps the head of Jack backwards.
Jack blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zhao can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jack lands a left hand.
Jack misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Zhao breaks the clinch.
Jack walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jack scores with a jab.
Jack thumps Zhao with a low kick.#T1#
Jack throws a hook to the side of Zhao's head but Zhao sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zhao takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jack just misses with a punch to the body.
Jab, jab by Zhao - just one landing.
Zhao works the jab nicely.
Jack dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zhao is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CL#
Jack has closed the distance and engaged Zhao in a clinch.
Zhao softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zhao working aggressively here.
A left hand lands to the body for Jack.
Jack is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Zhao is keeping busy.
Jack lands a nice shot to the body.
Zhao takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jack throws a punch but it's blocked by Zhao.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zhao. #T2#
Jack lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jack lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zhao backwards.
Zhao tries to circle away but Jack has him pinned against the cage.
Zhao is trying to break the clinch but Jack has him pressed against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Jack.
#CUT#It looks like Jian Zhao has been cut.
A head punch on the inside from Jack fails to land.
Jack blocks a body shot from Zhao.
Zhao misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jack digs a right hand underneath Zhao's ribcage. Zhao let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Zhao doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zhao is trying to break free.
Zhao tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jack's elbow.
Zhao throws a punch but it's blocked by Jack.
Jack swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jack lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jack lands a right hand.
Zhao misses with a punch on the inside.
Zhao is trying to push Jack away but Jack has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zhao. #T3#
Jack misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jack lands with a left to the head.
Jack has Zhao pressed against the cage, preventing Zhao from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Zhao tries to work over Jack's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jack tries a body shot but Zhao blocks it.
Zhao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jack lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jack working aggressively here.
Zhao misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zhao doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zhao tries to work over Jack's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zhao wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jack scores with a shoulder strike.
Zhao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mustang Jack is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zhao.
Jack keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Zhao's efforts to push away.
Jack lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T4#
A nice right hand lands inside from Zhao.
Zhao is working Jack over against the cage.
Jack lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zhao swings wildly with an uppercut but Jack uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zhao tries to work over Jack's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jack.
A head punch on the inside from Zhao fails to land.
Zhao misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zhao struggles to land a body shot inside as Jack controls his hands.
Jack lands a right hand.
Zhao working aggressively here.
Zhao swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jack lands with a short shot to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mustang Jack showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jack 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight for Mustang Jack!
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight for Mustang Jack!
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight for Mustang Jack!
Mustang Jack wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
BB 20 - Bleak vs Land
Date: Jan 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Mayhem darts in trying to clinch
and Zhao counters with a straight right hand.
Zhao throws a shot from downtown. Mayhem moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Mayhem clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Zhao breaks the clinch.
Good exchange - Zhao coming out on top.
Zhao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mayhem tries to clinch but Zhao is having none of it. #CL#
Mayhem closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mayhem fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zhao doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zhao is trying to push Mayhem away but Mayhem has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mayhem working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zhao misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zhao scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zhao misses with some punches.
Mayhem blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mayhem lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zhao has a couple of punches blocked by Mayhem.
Zhao is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mayhem lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mayhem misses with the head strike.
#T1#
Mayhem gets through Zhao's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mayhem misses with the head strike.
Mayhem misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Zhao. #BC2#
Zhao manages to break the clinch.
Mayhem checks a leg kick nicely.
Mayhem tries to clinch but Zhao moves out of range.
Zhao has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Mayhem wants to clinch up but Zhao keeps it at a distance.
Zhao keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Mayhem moves into range and clinches up with Zhao.#BC2#
Zhao breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zhao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mayhem moves away.
Zhao goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mayhem tries to clinch
and Zhao counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mayhem is looking to clinch but Zhao is avoiding it.
#CL#
Mayhem closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Zhao wants to break the clinch but can't.
Zhao misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zhao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zhao.
Zhao lands a hook that snaps the head of Mayhem backwards. #T2#
Mayhem blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mayhem looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Mayhem gets through Zhao's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mayhem misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mayhem throws a punch but it's blocked by Zhao.
Zhao wants to break free but Mayhem has control.
Mayhem throws a head punch that misses.
Zhao swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zhao blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Zhao scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mayhem throws a head punch that misses.
Zhao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mayhem throws a punch but it's blocked by Zhao.
Mayhem throws a head punch that misses.
Mayhem swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mayhem blocks an uppercut.
Zhao digs a right hand into Mayhem's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mayhem's gas tank.
Mayhem keeps control of Zhao as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mayhem misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Zhao breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Mayhem closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short right from Mayhem.
Zhao tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mayhem tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Mayhem has Zhao pressed against the cage, preventing Zhao from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mayhem throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zhaos head.
Zhao throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mayhems head.
Mayhem scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Zhao breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Mayhem gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mayhem fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zhao throws a head punch that misses.
Zhao lands a right hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zhao creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mayhem swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mayhem lands a hook that snaps the head of Zhao backwards.
Mayhem misses with some punches.
#BC2#
Zhao manages to break the clinch.
Mayhem wants to clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab by Zhao.#CL#
Mayhem drives through and clinches with Zhao against the cage.
#T4#
Zhao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mayhem misses with some punches.
Mayhem fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mayhem working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mayhem lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Zhao pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mayhem tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zhao paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zhao! But no joy.
Mayhem closes the distance looking to clinch
and Zhao counters with a nice leg kick.
Mayhem ducks right into an uppercut from Zhao.
Mayhem drops his hands momentarily and Zhao takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mayhem tries to clinch up.
Decent striking displayed by Zhao there.
Mayhem tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zhao manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mayhem wants to clinch.
Zhao swats away the attempt to clinch by Mayhem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jian Zhao will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Mayhem tries to clinch up.
Zhao tries a quick counter leg kick but Mayhem is wise to it.
Zhao bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Zhao digs a good body shot into Mayhem's ribs.
Zhao misses with a body kick.
Mayhem fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mayhem moves in looking to clinch but Zhao pushes him off.
Mayhem takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mayhem tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zhao manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zhao looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mayhem doesn't manage to clinch there - Zhao circles away.
#CL#
Mayhem instigates a clinch.
Mayhem misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Mayhem.
Mayhem working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mayhem swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zhao lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mayhem or not.
Mayhem lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zhao misses with a punch to the body.
Zhao lands a shot to the body.
Zhao blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zhao.
Zhao pushes Mayhem back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Zhao lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mayhem or not.
Zhao blocks an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Zhao.
Zhao tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mayhem prevents a body shot from Zhao.
Zhao struggles to land a body shot inside as Mayhem controls his hands.
A hook to the body from Zhao.
Zhao doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A hook to the body from Zhao.
Zhao can't find room to land a body shot as Mayhem controls the action.
Zhao blocks an uppercut.
Mayhem misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mayhem tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mayhem throws a punch but it's blocked by Zhao.
Marshal Mayhem has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zhao.
Zhao misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zhao lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mayhem backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zhao.
Mayhem working aggressively here.
Mayhem fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zhao lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#BC2#
Zhao breaks from the clinch.
#T2#
Mayhem moves in looking to clinch but Zhao pushes him off.
Mayhem tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Zhao counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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!
Mayhem tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And Zhao responds with a good body kick, but Mayhem manages to step out the way in time.
Both fighters circling a little - Zhao finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Mayhem wants to clinch.
Mayhem doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mayhem tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zhao paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mayhem tries to clinch but Zhao moves out of range.
Zhao bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Mayhem is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mayhem tries to clinch but Zhao moves out of range.
Mayhem is looking to clinch but Zhao is avoiding it.
#T3#
Zhao jabs at Mayhem's body.
Jian Zhao seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zhao scores with a jab to the body.
Zhao has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mayhem is looking to clinch.
Mayhem tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Zhao counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zhao lands with a nice body punch.
Mayhem on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mayhem is looking to clinch but Zhao is avoiding it.
Zhao scores with a body shot.
Mayhem looks to clinch
and Zhao counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mayhem thinking.
A chopping leg kick lands by Zhao.
Zhao thuds his right hand into Mayhem's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mayhem wants to clinch.
Mayhem tries to clinch but Zhao is having none of it.
Mayhem tries to clinch up.
Mayhem tries to clinch but Zhao is having none of it. #T4#
Mayhem wants to clinch.
Mayhem tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zhao paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zhao throws out a counter right but Mayhem avoids it with no problem.
Mayhem tries to clinch but Zhao moves out of range.
Mayhem is looking to clinch.
Zhao getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mayhem tries to clinch there but Zhao circles away.
Zhao jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab lands there for Zhao.
Mayhem bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mayhem swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zhao cracks Mayhem with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mayhem wants to clinch.
Zhao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mayhem takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Zhao swats away the attempt to clinch by Mayhem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jian Zhao showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Mayhem tries to clinch up
and Zhao counters with a straight right hand.
Zhao avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zhao throws a leg kick but Mayhem checks it.
Zhao tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zhao fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mayhem has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mayhem tries to clinch but Zhao is having none of it.
Mayhem tries to clinch but Zhao is having none of it.
Mayhem is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mayhem tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayhem wants to clinch up but Zhao keeps it at a distance.
Zhao throws a hook but Mayhem blocks it.
Mayhem is looking to counter punch.
Mayhem wants to clinch up but Zhao keeps it at a distance.
Mayhem tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mayhem gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mayhem wants to clinch
enabling Zhao to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Mayhem tries to clinch up.
Zhao dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mayhem keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Mayhem wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zhao throws a body kick that misses.
Zhao throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Zhao thumps Mayhem with a low kick.
Mayhem wants to clinch up but Zhao keeps it at a distance.
Zhao looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mayhem tries to clinch but Zhao moves out of range.
Mayhem wants to clinch up but Zhao keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Mayhem gets a clinch. #BC2#
Zhao escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mayhem takes one on the button.
Mayhem tries to clinch up but Zhao circles away and keeps his distance.
Mayhem fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zhao swats away the attempt to clinch by Mayhem.
Mayhem has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Zhao.
Marshal Mayhem has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Zhao ducks right into an uppercut from Mayhem.
Mayhem is looking to clinch but Zhao is avoiding it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mayhem takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Zhao circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zhao walks into a straight right hand from Mayhem.
Mayhem fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zhao circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mayhem is looking to clinch but Zhao is avoiding it.
Zhao getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mayhem tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zhao paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mayhem is looking to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Zhao.
Mayhem tries to clinch up.
Mayhem doesn't manage to clinch there - Zhao circles away.
Well,Mayhem is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Zhao throws a nice inside leg kick.
Zhao uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mayhem.#T3#
Zhao swats away the attempt to clinch by Mayhem.
An inside leg kick lands from Zhao.
Mayhem throws an overhand right that lands on Zhao's shoulder, as Zhao tries to avoid the shot.
Zhao swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mayhem catches Zhao with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mayhem tries to clinch but Zhao is having none of it.
Mayhem tries to clinch but Zhao moves out of range.
Mayhem tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zhao swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mayhem misses with a hook
and Zhao counters with a straight right hand.
Zhao looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A telegraphed right hand from Mayhem misses the target.
Mayhem tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zhao manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mayhem tries to clinch but Zhao is having none of it.
Zhao with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Zhao swats away the attempt to clinch by Mayhem.
A jab lands there for Zhao.#T4#
Mayhem tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zhao swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mayhem throws a looping overhand right but Zhao ducks down to avoid it.
Zhao circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mayhem lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zhao lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Zhao takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Zhao moves away from the strike by Mayhem.
Marshal Mayhem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mayhem lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Zhao slips a straight right by Mayhem.
Mayhem gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#ROC2#Mayhem is rocked!
Mayhem is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Zhao smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Oh Mayhem is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mayhem tries to clinch there but Zhao circles away.
Mayhem wants to clinch
and Zhao counters with a good low kick that Mayhem was not able to check.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mayhem leaves his chin hanging out and Zhao seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Mayhem crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jian Zhao!
A very excited looking Jian Zhao made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CMMA 185
Date: Nov 18, 2021 |
#R1#
Alvarez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zhao swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zhao goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Alvarez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zhao throws out the jab.
Zhao throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Alvarez counters with a single leg into guard. Zhao didn't expect that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zhao keeping moving, preventing Alvarez from controlling successfully.
Zhao not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez trying to control but Zhao is working from the bottom.
Alvarez passes into half guard. #SUB#
Alvarez is trying to work for a kimura but Zhao is defending well.
#T1#
Alvarez has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB#
Alvarez is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Zhao is surviving well by controlling Alvarez's body position as best he can.
We've been hearing that Alvarez has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Alvarez punching from mount but Zhao doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Alvarez lands a couple of good shots and Zhao has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Alvarez tries to get the hooks in deep but Zhao pushed the leg off.
Alvarez throwing sloppy strikes. #T2##SUB#
Zhao is in a bad position with Alvarez working for a choke. Zhao manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
Alvarez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Zhao controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zhao won't allow Alvarez to sweep him here. #SUB#
Alvarez working for a triangle but Zhao defends it easily.
Alvarez has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Alvarez looking to control.
Zhao pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alvarez is keeping the position for now.
Zhao trying to control the position from guard on top but Alvarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB#
Alvarez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zhao can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Zhao is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Let's hope that Zhao 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.
Zhao must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Zhao trying to control the position from guard on top but Alvarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Zhao stays in close to Alvarez's body and controls the position.
Zhao passes Alvarez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Zhao really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Alvarez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Well, if Zhao is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Alvarez wants to improve his position but Zhao is controlling well.
Alvarez is working hard here to advance position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zhao controlling the action here.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Alvarez on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Alvarez dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Alvarez misses with a right hand
and Zhao counters with a stiff right hand.
A slapping body kick lands there for Zhao.
Jian Zhao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zhao looks to score with a jab to the body but Alvarez is just out of range.
Zhao throws a push kick but Alvarez slaps the foot to one side.
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zhao sprawls well. Zhao wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Alvarez gets slowly back to his feet.
It seemed like Zhao was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Alvarez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhao connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Alvarez shoots for a double leg takedown but Zhao sprawls well. He's pushed Alvarez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyler Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zhao lands with a shot to the body. #T1#
Zhao works the jab nicely.
Zhao comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Zhao bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zhao appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Zhao is looking to land body kicks.
Zhao just misses with a punch to the body.
Alvarez feinted with a counter takedown.
Zhao lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Zhao jabs at Alvarez's body.
Zhao dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alvarez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Zhao misses the jab.
Alvarez walks into a stiff left hand from Zhao.#T2#
Zhao fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Alvarez checks it well.
Zhao lands a front kick.
Jian Zhao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zhao misses with a kick to the body.
Zhao scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Zhao uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alvarez.
Alvarez slips a jab from Zhao.
Alvarez tries to counter with a takedown but Zhao is quick to defend against it.
Alvarez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zhao.
Donk. Alvarez catches Zhao right on the button with a cross.
Alvarez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Zhao throws a front kick aimed at Alvarez's knee but Alvarez avoids it well.
Zhao throws a chopping leg kick but Alvarez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T3#
Alvarez throws an overhand right that lands on Zhao's shoulder, as Zhao tries to avoid the shot.
Alvarez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Zhao connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Alvarez scrambles back to his feet.
Alvarez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Zhao pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Alvarez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zhao.
Zhao has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Crunch! Zhao slams his shin into Alvarez's torso.
A jab from Alvarez misses.
Zhao throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Zhao has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#KD2#
Zhao cracks Alvarez with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Zhao has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Alvarez to stand back up!#ROC2#Alvarez is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Tyler Alvarez has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zhao circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Alvarez tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Zhao wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jian Zhao!
During a confident post fight interview, Jian Zhao thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CMMA 166 Owen v Tavares
Date: Oct 03, 2021 |
#R1#
Zhao misses with a low kick.
Good exchange - Zhao coming out on top.
Zhao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tonon moves away.
Donk. Zhao catches Tonon right on the button with a cross.
Tonon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tonon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zhao swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tonon gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zhao.
Zhao thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zhao rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD#
and Tonon counters with a shoot takedown. Zhao fights it but they end up in guard.
Zhao wants to sweep but no luck.
Tonon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zhao is keeping the position for now.
Zhao keeping moving, preventing Tonon from controlling successfully.
Zhao keeping full guard, as Tonon tries to pass. #T1#
Tonon trying to move into half guard but instead Zhao has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Tonon wants to sweep but no luck.
Zhao sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Tonon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Zhao is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Zhao's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Tonon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zhao manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Tonon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zhao swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Tonon drops back looking for a leg! Zhao is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Zhao manages to kick Tonon off! Tonon jumps back into Zhao's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Tonon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zhao is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zhao 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#
Tonon keeping hold of Zhao's head, controlling as best he can.
Still in half guard, Zhao seems content to control.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tonon moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Tonon has his feet on Zhao's thighs here. He's pushed Zhao off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Zhao screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Damian Tonon!
Damian Tonon was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
CMMA XS6 Zhao v Morrison
Date: Sep 02, 2021 |
#R1#
Some wild striking there from Morrison.
Morrison fails with an attempt to clinch.
Morrison throws a sloppy body shot
and Zhao counters with a nice uppercut.
Zhao misses with an uppercut.
Morrison takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Morrison just misses with a punch to the body.
Zhao throws a quick counter kick to the body but Morrison avoids it.
Zhao uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Morrison.
Morrison looks to land a combination but Zhao avoids it well. #TD2#
Morrison looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Zhao!
Zhao manages to work his way to half guard, despite Morrison's best efforts.
Zhao taking some punishment here, with Morrison in his half guard.
Morrison prevents Zhao from improving his position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morrison thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zhao's head.
Morrison throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1#
Morrison prevents Zhao from improving his position.
Morrison throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Morrison trying to control the action but Zhao is working from the bottom.
Zhao blocking the ground and pound attempt from Morrison.
Zhao is staying active underneath Morrison, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Zhao is looking to improve his position.
Zhao is trying to maintain the position but Morrison is very close to passing his half guard.
Zhao blocking the ground and pound attempt from Morrison.
Zhao is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Zhao makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Zhao.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Morrison lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Zhao has his hands on Morrison's head, controlling the position.
Morrison missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Zhao scores with a hook.
Morrison fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD2#
Zhao gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Zhao not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zhao is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Morrison is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Morrison sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3#
Morrison landing with the ground and pound.
Morrison loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Morrison has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Morrison loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Morrison makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Morrison postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zhao pulls Morrison in close to his closed guard and prevents Morrison from doing any damage or advancing position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Morrison throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Zhao fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Zhao fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Morrison shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zhao as he jumps to the side.
It looked like Zhao wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Morrison chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zhao can pounce on him.
#CL2#
Morrison closes the distance and pushes Zhao back into the cage.#BC2#
Morrison escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Morrison clinches up with Zhao and pushes him back against the cage.
Morrison misses with a punch on the inside.
Morrison lands a nice shot to the body.
Morrison misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zhao blocking some punches.
Zhao lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Zhao - that landed with a thud.
#BC#
Zhao manages to break the clinch.
A jab from Zhao misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Morrison dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Good leg kick by Zhao.
Morrison scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Morrison throws a hook but Zhao avoids it easily.
Zhao fires out a quick counter leg kick but Morrison just manages to avoid it.
Morrison with a nice cross.
Zhao misses with a wild body shot.
Morrison misses with a body shot.
Zhao misses with the body kick
and Morrison connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jian Zhao is winning the standup battle so far.
Zhao avoids the body shot from Morrison.
Zhao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Morrison. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Morrison.
Morrison misses with an uppercut. Zhao saw that one coming.
Morrison dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Morrison misses with a straight right.
Morrison misses with a right hand
and Zhao counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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!
Zhao connects with a body shot that sends Morrison's belly button to the back.
Zhao connects with an inside leg kick.
Morrison closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zhao circles away.
Morrison on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1#
Morrison wants to clinch.
Zhao ducks under a wild hook from Morrison.
Zhao defending well as Morrison loads up on a big left hand.
Zhao quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Zhao throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zhao slips under a jab.#TD2#
Morrison bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Morrison working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Zhao is trying to improve his position.
Morrison working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Zhao struggling a bit here.
Frank Morrison has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zhao is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T2#
Zhao is trying to get back to half guard.
Morrison working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Morrison tries to score with some ground and pound. Zhao controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Zhao avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Morrison.
Morrison sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Zhao is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Morrison misses with the ground and pound.
Morrison fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Morrison grinds an elbow into Zhao's temple.
Zhao dodges the ground and pound from Morrison.
Morrison misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Morrison misses with the ground and pound.#T3#
Zhao avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Morrison.
Zhao managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Morrison.
Morrison working the ground and pound but Zhao is defending the strikes.
Zhao holds on to Morrison's head and controls the position momentarily. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Zhao loads up on a big right hand but Morrison slips the punch.
Zhao swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zhao tries to move into range but Morrison moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Zhao connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Morrison scores with a shot to the body.
Morrison misses with a straight left.
Morrison scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice cross by Morrison.
Zhao is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Zhao is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Morrison. #T4#
Zhao throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Morrison steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zhao.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zhao throws a hook to the side of Morrison's head but Morrison sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zhao lands with a right hand.
Morrison swings widly with a right hand
and Zhao counters with a right hand to the body.
Zhao keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Zhao avoids a punch combination nicely.
Morrison lands with a good body shot.
Zhao lands with a right hand.
Zhao slips a jab from Morrison.
Zhao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zhao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Morrison moves away.
Morrison looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Morrison doesn't manage to clinch there - Zhao circles away.
Zhao with the inside leg kick.
Jian Zhao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zhao lands a leg kick that knocks Morrison off balance momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Morrison showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Nice defenses there by Morrison.
Jian Zhao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Morrison throws a shot to the body.
Zhao blocks a jab.
Zhao avoids the body shot from Morrison.
Zhao is looking to counter with head kicks.
Morrison misses with a body shot.
#TD2#
Morrison manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Zhao on his heels. He'll look to pass Zhao's guard now, I'm sure.
Zhao avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Morrison is working Zhao over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Morrison is looking to work some ground and pound but Zhao has wrist control.
Zhao controls Morrison momentarily but Morrison frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhao keeping moving, preventing Morrison from controlling successfully.
Morrison throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Zhao keeping moving, preventing Morrison from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A big left from Morrison misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Zhao.
Zhao lands a right hook to the body.
Zhao lands a leg kick that knocks Morrison off balance momentarily.
Zhao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Zhao misses its intended target.
Zhao misses the jab.
Zhao avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zhao connects with a high kick.
Zhao delivers a nice body kick.
Morrison's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Morrison lands with an overhand left.
Morrison throws a looping overhand right but Zhao ducks down to avoid it.
It appears Zhao was looking to counter with a kick there.#T2#
Zhao connects with an inside leg kick.
Morrison slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morrison steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zhao.
Zhao moves out of range of the strikes.
Morrison looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zhao is fending him off so far but Morrison persists. Nope, Zhao circles away and we're back to standing.
Zhao swings for the body but Morrison moves out of range.
Zhao bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Jab from Morrison.
Morrison looks to score with a jab to the body but Zhao is just out of range.
Zhao throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Zhao misses with an uppercut.
A lazy left from Morrison finds it's target.
Morrison keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zhao wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Morrison uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zhao.
Morrison appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Zhao throws a hook but Morrison avoids it easily.#T3#
Morrison throws an off balance right hand
and Zhao counters with a body kick.
Morrison bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Morrison ducks under a wild hook from Zhao.
Zhao takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Zhao avoids the body shot from Morrison.
Morrison fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zhao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Morrison sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zhao misses with a straight left.
Zhao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zhao is looking to land body kicks.
Zhao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Morrison.
Morrison takes a swing at Zhao's ribcage but misses.
Zhao feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Morrison moves out of range of the body kick.
Morrison throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Morrison connects with a looping right hand.
Zhao throws a poor cross that misses
letting Morrison counter with a right hand. #T4#
Zhao bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Morrison takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Zhao.
Zhao looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Zhao throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Zhao lands with a straight right. Morrison didn't see that one coming.
Morrison misses with a straight left.
Morrison throws a big shot that misses.
Zhao was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jian Zhao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morrison scores with a three punch combo!
Zhao throws a leg kick which misses Morrison's front leg but catches the back leg as Morrison tries to avoid it.
Frank Morrison is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Morrison misses with an uppercut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Zhao, as that shot connected.
#TD2#
Morrison bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Morrison in side control, throwing shots but Zhao defends.
Morrison avoids the strikes from the bottom by Zhao.
Zhao avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Morrison.
Zhao tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Frank Morrison.
I've got Morrison winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Morrison!
A very excited looking Frank Morrison made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CMMA 143 Harrison v Donovan
Date: Aug 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Nice jab there from Nagibatel.
Nagibatel takes one on the button.
Nagibatel throws a quick inside leg kick.
Zhao blocks a jab.
Nagibatel throws a hook to the side of Zhao's head but Zhao sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nagibatel scores with a jab. Zhao acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nagibatel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zhao throws out the jab.
Zhao keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nagibatel.
Nagibatel walks into a straight right hand from Zhao.
Nagibatel looks to land a right hand but Zhao moved out of range.
The fighters circling - Nagibatel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zhao throws the kick towards the body but Nagibatel avoids it.
Lyoha Nagibatel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nagibatel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zhao moves away.
Nagibatel throws a lazy right hand but Zhao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zhao swings for the body but Nagibatel moves out of range.
Nagibatel throws a counter combo.
Zhao wants to slow Nagibatel down by chopping away at his legs.
Zhao looks to throw the jab but Nagibatel is out of range.
Nagibatel lands a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zhao uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nagibatel.
Nagibatel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zhao checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Zhao bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nagibatel's head backwards.
We've been informed that Nagibatel has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Zhao throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
It seemed like Nagibatel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Nagibatel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zhao sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nagibatel lands a nice shot to the body.
Zhao ducks under a wild hook from Nagibatel.
A little feinted left hand from Zhao on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zhao takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nagibatel. Zhao does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zhao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zhao ducks under a wild hook from Nagibatel.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nagibatel.
Zhao throws a lazy right hand but Nagibatel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zhao throws a leg kick but Nagibatel checks it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Zhao cracks Nagibatel with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Zhao doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nagibatel misses with a leg kick
and Zhao counters with a right hand to the body.
Nagibatel misses with a hook.
Zhao avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nagibatel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nagibatel. Zhao does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zhao avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zhao has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nagibatel finds it's way round the side to connect with Zhao's head.
Nagibatel scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Zhao throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Zhao throws a jab but it's blocked by Nagibatel.
Nagibatel missing with a left hand there. Zhao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zhao throwing a counter right hand but Nagibatel manages to avoid it.
Zhao throws a front kick that sends Nagibatel stumbling back into the cage.
Zhao misses with a looping right.
Zhao looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Zhao thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nagibatel appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nagibatel connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nagibatel darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nagibatel tries to score with a low kick but Zhao moves his leg out of the way.
Nagibatel misses with an uppercut.
Zhao throws a hook but Nagibatel blocks it.
Zhao with a nice cross.
Zhao tries to land a leg kick but Nagibatel saw it coming and moves away.
Nagibatel buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Zhao.
Nagibatel loads up on a big right hand but Zhao slips the punch.
Nagibatel throws a shot to the body.
Zhao avoids the body shot from Nagibatel.
It looked like Zhao wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zhao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nagibatel manages to avoid it.
Nagibatel misses with a straight right.
Nagibatel checks a leg kick nicely.#T3#
Zhao throws a solid leg kick but Nagibatel takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Zhao.
Zhao seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Nagibatel cracks Zhao with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A low kick from Nagibatel misses
and Zhao counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nagibatel connects with a leg kick.
Nagibatel connects with a leg kick.
Nagibatel misses with a hook. Zhao ducked under it nicely.
Nagibatel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zhao misses with a head kick.
Nagibatel is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Zhao had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Nagibatel misses with a hook
and Zhao cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zhao throws a hook but Nagibatel blocks it.
Nagibatel throws a jab when Zhao was well out of range.
Zhao slips a jab from Nagibatel.
Zhao has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nagibatel finds it's way round the side to connect with Zhao's head.
Zhao blocks a leg kick.
Nagibatel thuds a left hand into Zhao's body.
Nagibatel wants to slow Zhao down by chopping away at his legs.
Zhao was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Zhao misses with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good shot there by Nagibatel.
Nagibatel cracks Zhao with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Zhao throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #T4#
Nagibatel digs a good hook to Zhao's body.
Zhao misses with a straight left.
Zhao scores with a shot to the body.
Nagibatel fails in his attempt to clinch.
As Nagibatel backs away, Zhao returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Zhao thumps Nagibatel with a low kick.
Nagibatel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zhao throws a shot from downtown. Nagibatel moves away and avoids it.
Nagibatel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nagibatel attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Donk. Zhao catches Nagibatel right on the button with a cross.
Nagibatel throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nagibatel slips a jab from Zhao.
Zhao connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Zhao misses with a low kick.
Zhao explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nagibatel throws a leg kick but Zhao moved away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zhao throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nice defenses there by Nagibatel.
Zhao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nagibatel was well out of range. Poor timing from Zhao.
Nagibatel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zhao.
Nagibatel let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Zhao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nagibatel moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lyoha Nagibatel 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#
Nagibatel scores with a hook to the body. Zhao takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nagibatel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zhao.
Zhao takes a swing at Nagibatel's ribcage but misses.
Zhao's corner calls for a 1-2. Zhao obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lyoha Nagibatel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zhao looks to land a right hand but Nagibatel moved out of range.
Nagibatel throws a leg kick that is checked
and Zhao cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nagibatel comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nagibatel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zhao manages to avoid it.
Zhao on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nagibatel misses with a straight left.
Zhao slips a straight right by Nagibatel.
Zhao wants to land a leg kick but Nagibatel is out of range.
Nagibatel thuds a left hand into Zhao's body.
Zhao will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nagibatel misses with a looping right.
Nagibatel buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Nagibatel.
Zhao takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nagibatel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zhao defending well as Nagibatel loads up on a big left hand.
Zhao quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Zhao takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T1#
Zhao scores with a shot to the body.
Nagibatel swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nagibatel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zhao sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Zhao on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nagibatel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zhao throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nagibatel stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nagibatel throws a front kick that sends Zhao stumbling back into the cage.
Zhao throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nagibatel misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nagibatel misses with a lunging right hand
and Zhao counters with a nice uppercut.
Zhao throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Zhao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nagibatel manages to avoid it.
Nagibatel finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Zhao throws an overhand right that lands on Nagibatel's shoulder, as Nagibatel tries to avoid the shot.
Zhao scores with a jab. Nagibatel acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Zhao swings for the body but Nagibatel moves out of range.
Zhao stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nagibatel.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Nagibatel.
Zhao moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nagibatel misses with a low kick.
Nagibatel throws an off balance right hand
and Zhao counters with a solid body kick. #T2#
Good exchange - Nagibatel coming out on top.
Nagibatel has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Zhao.
Nagibatel slips under a jab.
Zhao jabs at Nagibatel's body.
A jab from Zhao misses.
Nagibatel walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Zhao checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nagibatel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zhao is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nagibatel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zhao manages to avoid it.
Nagibatel looks to land a left hand but Zhao moved out of range nicely.
Nagibatel attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Zhao slips under a jab from Nagibatel.
Nagibatel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nagibatel walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Zhao checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nagibatel misses with a hook.
Nagibatel on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Zhao swats away the attempt to clinch by Nagibatel.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zhao.
A clash of legs there as Nagibatel blocks the low kick.#T3#
Zhao throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A countering left hand to the body from Nagibatel misses.
Zhao circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zhao tries to score with a low kick but Nagibatel moves his leg out of the way.
Nagibatel throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nagibatel gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Zhao just misses with a punch to the body.
Zhao throws a half hearted mid kick.
Zhao misses the jab.
Nagibatel swings widly with a right hand
and Zhao counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zhao defending well as Nagibatel loads up on a big left hand.
Zhao chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nagibatel can pounce on him.
Nagibatel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zhao.
Zhao thuds his right hand into Nagibatel's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Zhao walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nagibatel has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Zhao.
Nagibatel misses with a leg kick
letting Zhao counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zhao connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nagibatel throws a looping overhand right but Zhao ducks down to avoid it.
Nagibatel throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nagibatel is looking to score with low kicks.#T4#
Nagibatel tries to close the distance and clinch but Zhao swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nagibatel has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Zhao misses with a looping left.
Nagibatel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zhao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nagibatel throws a hook to the side of Zhao's head but Zhao sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zhao scores with a kick to the midsection.
Zhao throws a low kick, looking for Nagibatel's leg but Nagibatel calmly moves out of range.
Nagibatel misses the shot to the body.
Zhao misses with a hook.
Nagibatel walks into a straight right hand from Zhao.
Nagibatel avoids the body shot from Zhao.
Nagibatel throws a hook to the side of Zhao's head but Zhao sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nagibatel fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zhao on the side of the head.
Jab from Nagibatel.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nagibatel throws an overhand right that lands on Zhao's shoulder, as Zhao tries to avoid the shot.
Nagibatel takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nagibatel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nagibatel throws the left hand but Zhao avoids the punch easily.
Nagibatel checks a leg kick nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jian Zhao will probably get the nod.
That's time! Zhao's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Nagibatel throws a good cross that connects.
Zhao on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Zhao misses the target.
Nagibatel loads up on a big right hand but Zhao slips the punch.
Nagibatel fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Zhao is out of range.
Nagibatel takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Zhao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nagibatel was well out of range. Poor timing from Zhao.
Nagibatel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nagibatel fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Zhao is out of range.
Nice body kick there by Nagibatel.
Nagibatel connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zhao momentarily.
Nagibatel takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Zhao connects with a solid leg kick.
Crunch! Nagibatel slams his shin into Zhao's torso.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nagibatel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zhao manages to avoid it.
Zhao works Nagibatel's body with a nice hook.
Nagibatel swinging wildly here.
Zhao moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1#
Good leg kick by Zhao.
Zhao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nagibatel was well out of range. Poor timing from Zhao.
As Zhao backs off Nagibatel throws a huge counter combo but Zhao manages to avoid it all.
Nagibatel misses with a body shot.
Nagibatel connects with a leg kick.
Nagibatel misses the shot to the body.
Nagibatel throws a head kick that misses.
Nagibatel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zhao moves away.
Zhao lands with a thumping leg kick.
Zhao ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A thudding body kick lands there by Zhao!
Nagibatel on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Zhao looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Zhao avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zhao with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nagibatel to score with a decent uppercut.
Zhao goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Zhao goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nagibatel thows a left - swing and a miss!
A solid body kick from Nagibatel.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zhao scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nagibatel in his tracks. #T2#
Nagibatel throws a low kick, looking for Zhao's leg but Zhao calmly moves out of range.
Nagibatel slips under a jab.
Zhao pushes Nagibatel away with a front kick.
Zhao slips under a jab.
Zhao throws a push kick but Nagibatel slaps the foot to one side.
Nagibatel connects with a good right hand that stumbles Zhao. Zhao circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nagibatel tries to work over Zhao's front leg with a kick but Zhao checks it.
Zhao pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Zhao lands a nice shot that snaps Nagibatel's head back.
Zhao misses with a looping left.
Zhao slips a straight right by Nagibatel.
Nagibatel loads up on a big right hand but Zhao slips the punch.
Zhao checks a leg kick.
A jab from Nagibatel misses.
Zhao thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nagibatel flicks out a counter leg kick but Zhao steps away.
Nagibatel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Zhao scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Zhao takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Zhao swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Nagibatel throws a body punch but Zhao moves out of range.
Nagibatel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nagibatel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zhao.
Zhao misses with a kick to the body.
Nagibatel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zhao was well out of range. Poor timing from Nagibatel.
Zhao misses with an uppercut. Nagibatel saw that one coming.
Nagibatel moves out of range of the strikes.
Nagibatel lands a nice hook to Zhao's body. Zhao takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A jab from Nagibatel misses.
Zhao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nagibatel was well out of range. Poor timing from Zhao.
A telegraphed right hand from Nagibatel misses the target.
Nagibatel misses with a wild body shot.
Nagibatel walks into a left hand.
Nagibatel connects with a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Zhao.
Zhao throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nagibatel lands a leg kick that knocks Zhao off balance momentarily.
Zhao waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nagibatel.
Nagibatel bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Zhao misses the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from Zhao misses its intended target.
Nagibatel feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Zhaos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Zhao lands with a hook. Nagibatel tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Zhao swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nagibatel replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Zhao blocks it well.
Zhao is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nagibatel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zhao.
Nagibatel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zhao throws the left hand but Nagibatel avoids the punch easily.
Zhao looks to score with a jab to the body but Nagibatel is just out of range.
Nagibatel checks a low kick from Zhao.
Nagibatel defending well as Zhao loads up on a big left hand.
Zhao thows a left - swing and a miss!
A telegraphed right hand from Nagibatel misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nagibatel tries to clinch but Zhao is having none of it.
A lazy left from Zhao finds it's target.
Nagibatel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zhao.
Zhao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nagibatel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
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 Jian Zhao.
Well Zhao 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 29:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jian Zhao!
After winning the bout, Jian Zhao thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CMMA 133 Zhao v Tautua
Date: Jul 18, 2021 |
#R1#
Tautua ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zhao moves away.
Zhao bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tautua's head backwards.
Zhao fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tautua.
Zhao throws a looping overhand right but Tautua ducks down to avoid it.
Tautua throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zhao's waist but Zhao gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tautua off to one side.
Nice takedown defense from Zhao. No joy for Tautua on that attempt.
Zhao jabs at Tautua's body.
Zhao dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tautua. That did some damage!
Zhao connects with an inside leg kick.
Tautua tries for a takedown but Zhao sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jian Zhao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Moana Tautua.
Tautua stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zhao.
Zhao lands with a kick to the ribs.
Zhao jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zhao bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Tautua moves forwards but Zhao connects with a nice, crisp jab.#TD2#
Tautua dives in and scores a takedown into Zhao's guard.
Tautua is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tautua pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zhao is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Zhao seems keen to control Tautua's posture.#SUB2#
Tautua 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.
Zhao managing to control the position.
Tautua stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zhao swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zhao is adopting a defensive guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Tautua trying to control but Zhao is working from the bottom. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Zhao controlling Tautua's posture. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Zhao catches Tautua with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Zhao slips a jab from Tautua.
Zhao connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tautua. Tautua circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#TD2#
Tautua 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.
Tautua stopping the sweep attempt from Zhao.
Zhao is pulling down on Tautua's head to control his posture.
Tautua pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zhao is keeping the position for now.
Tautua trying to control but Zhao is working from the bottom. #T3#
Tautua slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
Tautua is trying to get an arm triangle but Zhao is defending well. #SUB2#
Tautua is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Zhao knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Zhao tries to improve position but can't.
Zhao struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Tautua is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Zhao knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T4##SUB2#
Tautua swings around for an armbar but Zhao sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Tautua's guard.
Zhao controls from within his opponent's guard.
Zhao continues to stall.
Zhao tries to free his leg and advance position but Tautua is retaining full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jian Zhao dominated that 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.#R2#
Zhao cracks Tautua with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A big left from Tautua misses.
Zhao jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Zhao connects with a crisp jab.
Zhao digs a good hook to Tautua's body.
Tautua darts in looking for a takedown but Zhao gets double underhooks and turns Tautua into the cage.
Tautua loads up on a big right hand but Zhao slips the punch.
Jian Zhao is winning the standup battle so far.
Zhao bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zhao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tautua takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Tautua shoots in looking for a takedown. Zhao tries to sprawl out of it but Tautua keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Zhao manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
It looks like Zhao has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhao lands with a good body shot.
Zhao connects with an inside leg kick.
Tautua shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zhao defends it nicely.
Zhao throws a quick counter kick to the body but Tautua avoids it.
Jian Zhao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Moana Tautua.#T1#
Tautua shoots in for a takedown but Zhao shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tautua stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zhao.
Tautua takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tautua shoots and misses
and Zhao counters with an outside leg kick.
Tautua has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Zhao.
Zhao connects with a nice looking jab.
Zhao lands a nice looking kick to the body. Tautua takes a step back to recover.
Tautua throws a poor cross that misses
and Zhao counters with a good, hard body kick but Tautua shrugs it off.
Jian Zhao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zhao paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Zhao scores with a decent looking hook.
Tautua shoots for a double leg takedown but Zhao sprawls well. He's pushed Tautua's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tautua fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tautua is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tautua shoots in and drives through. Zhao sprawls well.
Zhao scores with a jab to the body.
Zhao connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T2#
Zhao sizes up Tautua with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Zhao is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tautua can do to turn this around?
Tautua shoots in and drives through. Zhao sprawls well.
Zhao appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tautua on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Zhao connects with a single shot there.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tautua or perhaps it was just good defense by Zhao, which made it look bad.
That kick from Zhao tenderised Tautua's leg. Tautua is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tautua misses with a right hand
and Zhao makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Zhao.
Tautua takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zhao scores with a punch to the head.
Tautua takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tautua takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#TD2#
Tautua drives through with a takedown into Zhao's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Tautua is fighting to break Zhao's control of his arms but Zhao is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T3#
Zhao keeping moving, preventing Tautua from controlling successfully.
Tautua trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zhao has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Tautua wants to control from the top but Zhao keeps moving.
Zhao trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Zhao lands with a straight right. Tautua didn't see that one coming.
An inside leg kick lands from Zhao.
Zhao turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Zhao lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tautua has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Zhao.
Tautua throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zhao's waist but Zhao gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tautua off to one side.
Zhao misses the shot to the body.
Zhao lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tautua will feel that in the morning.
Tautua sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Tautua shoots in for a double leg but Zhao sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tautua steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Zhao. That one must have hurt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tautua or perhaps it was just good defense by Zhao, which made it look bad.
Zhao scores with a nice strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jian Zhao dominated that second round.
That's time! Zhao's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Zhao connects with a high kick.
Tautua fails with a takedown attempt.
A jab lands there for Zhao.
Zhao lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Zhao connects with a body shot.
Zhao with a nice calf kick.
Zhao ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Zhao explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Zhao lands a high kick!
Zhao with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tautua shoots in for a takedown but Zhao shows good takedown defense.
Zhao stuffs the takedown attempt from Tautua. Tautua gets slowly back to his feet.
Jian Zhao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Moana Tautua.
Tautua takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD2#
Tautua shoots in and gets a takedown into Zhao's guard.#T1#
Zhao has Tautua pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
Tautua drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Zhao manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Tautua has Zhao in his guard.#REVR#
Zhao stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tautua swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Zhao passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Tautua prevents Zhao from moving into mount.
Tautua is being controlled here.
Tautua can't do much from the bottom here.
Zhao is staying tight to Tautua's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Tautua's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tautua seems a little lost for a moment, as Zhao dominates the positioning.
Tautua manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T4#
Zhao is looking for a sweep. Tautua is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tautua wants to control but Zhao is keeping him busy.
Zhao is trying is best to control the position here.
Zhao is trying to control but can't.
Tautua tries to pass to full mount but Zhao defends it.
Zhao is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Tautua is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zhao is just riding it out for now. Tautua eventually gives up the hold.
Zhao is not content to let Tautua control the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jian Zhao showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Zhao, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jian Zhao!
Jian Zhao thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CMMA 122 Willington v Jackson
Date: Jun 25, 2021 |
#R1#
Zhao thows a body kick. Fujimaro tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Zhao throws a body shot but no joy.
Zhao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zhao misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fujimaro tries to clinch but Zhao moves out of range.
Zhao lands a nice looking body kick.
A good leg kick by Zhao.
Zhao throws the kick towards the body but Fujimaro avoids it.
It looked like Fujimaro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zhao throws a looping overhand right but Fujimaro ducks down to avoid it.
Fujimaro checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Zhao swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fujimaro.
Zhao tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhao throws a lazy right hand but Fujimaro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Fujimaro has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Zhao breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zhao throws a chopping leg kick but Fujimaro manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Zhao looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T1#
Zhao throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Fujimaro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Jian Zhao has been cut.
Fujimaro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Fujimaro has closed the distance and engaged Zhao in a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fujimaro.
Zhao presses Fujimaro against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zhao. #BC2#
Zhao breaks from the clinch.
Zhao looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Zhao tries to land a body kick
letting Fujimaro counter with a right hand.
Fujimaro doesn't manage to clinch there - Zhao circles away.
Zhao throws out a counter right but Fujimaro avoids it with no problem.
Both fighters circling a little - Zhao finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Fujimaro gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fujimaro blocks a jab.
Zhao has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Fujimaro fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zhao looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jian Zhao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zhao throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fujimaro has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Spartan Mixed Martial Arts in the buildup to the fight.#T2#
Fujimaro moves away from the strike by Zhao.
Zhao scores with a shot to the body.
Zhao pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fujimaro tries to clinch there but Zhao circles away.
Zhao misses with a hook
and Fujimaro counters with a big head kick but Zhao shrugs it off.
Zhao is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fujimaro takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Zhao with the inside leg kick.
Zhao scores with a kick to the body.
A big left from Zhao misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Fujimaro misses the target.#CL#
Fujimaro forces Zhao back against the cage and clinches.
Zhao pushes Fujimaro back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zhao misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fujimaro.
Zhao blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2#
Zhao escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T3#
Zhao throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Zhao takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fujimaro takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#CL#
Fujimaro clinches up against the cage.
Zhao blocks a body shot from Fujimaro.
Zhao softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Zhao.
Zhao's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Zhao misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Zhao manages to break the clinch.
Zhao throws a wild body kick that Fujimaro sees coming a mile off.
Fujimaro moves out of range of the body kick from Zhao.
Fujimaro has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Zhao.
Fujimaro takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Fujimaro closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zhao.
Zhao lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zhao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fujimaro tries to work over Zhao's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Zhao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zhao.
Zhao lands a shoulder strike.
Fujimaro scores with a shoulder strike.
Fujimaro tries to work over Zhao's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fujimaro will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A hook to the body from Zhao.
Zhao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zhao wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fujimaro has him pressed against the cage.
Zhao has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Zhao misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Fujimaro.
Fujimaro misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Zhao on the inside.
Zhao misses with the head strike.
Zhao doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zhao's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Zhao tries to throw a body punch but Fujimaro avoids it by throwing Zhao back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Zhao manages to break the clinch.
Fujimaro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zhao throws a predictable looking body shot
and Fujimaro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab from Zhao finds it's way through Fujimaro's defenses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jian Zhao dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jian Zhao's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A lazy body kick from Zhao
and Fujimaro counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fujimaro is looking to clinch.
Zhao swings widly with a right hand
and Fujimaro counters with a body kick that stops Zhao in his tracks momentarily. #CL#
Zhao gets tackled into the cage by Fujimaro. Fujimaro maintains the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zhao.
Zhao is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Zhao breaks the clinch.
Fujimaro moves forwards but Zhao connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fujimaro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zhao paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A shot to the liver by Zhao. Beautiful body shot.#CL#
Fujimaro rushes Zhao and presses him up against the cage.
Fujimaro misses with some punches.
Zhao misses with some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Zhao.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Zhao pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fujimaro doesn't manage to clinch there - Zhao circles away.
Fujimaro is looking to clinch but Zhao is avoiding it.
#T1#
Fujimaro moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A slow jab from Zhao misses its intended target.
Zhao lands a nice shot to the body.
Zhao tries to work over Fujimaro's front leg with a kick but Fujimaro checks it.
Zhao swats away the attempt to clinch by Fujimaro.
Zhao has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fujimaro moves out of range of the strikes.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Fujimaro crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Zhao - the referee stops the clock and Fujimaro gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Zhao. Fujimaro manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Jian Zhao seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zhao scores with a nice body kick.
Fujimaro drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A head kick misses from Zhao.
Fujimaro takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fujimaro takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Zhao throws a big shot that misses.
And Fujimaro counters with a quick kick to the body but Zhao blocks it.#T2#
Zhao scoring well with a low kick there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab by Zhao.
Zhao is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fujimaro.
Fujimaro fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zhao looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Zhao feints and then cracks Fujimaro's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fujimaro down.
Zhao cracks Fujimaro with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sone Fujimaro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zhao throws a lazy uppercut
and Fujimaro counters with a solid body kick.
Zhao lands a jab.
Zhao tries to land a front kick but Fujimaro steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fujimaro moves in looking to clinch but Zhao pushes him off.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zhao! But no joy.
Fujimaro misses with an uppercut
and Zhao counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fujimaro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zhao throws out a counter right but Fujimaro avoids it with no problem.
Fujimaro cracks Zhao with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T3#
Zhao jabs at Fujimaro's body.
Zhao paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Zhao - that will leave a mark!
Fujimaro doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Zhao, as that shot connected.
Fujimaro wants to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Zhao.
Fujimaro tries to clinch but Zhao is having none of it.
A shot to the body from Zhao misses
enabling Fujimaro to counter with a crisp jab.
Zhao swats away the attempt to clinch by Fujimaro.
Fujimaro has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Zhao lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fujimaro's sensitive parts. #T4#
Zhao misses with a hook.
Fujimaro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zhao. Fujimaro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zhao lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fujimaro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zhao scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fujimaro tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Zhao counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Zhao.
Fujimaro was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Zhao throws a nice inside leg kick.
Zhao lands the left hand.
Zhao misses the jab.
Donk. Zhao catches Fujimaro right on the button with a cross.
The crowd cheers as Zhao lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fujimaro doesn't seem phased though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jian Zhao showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jian Zhao's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Fujimaro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zhao throws out the jab.
Fujimaro doesn't manage to clinch there - Zhao circles away.
Zhao throws out a counter right but Fujimaro avoids it with no problem.
Fujimaro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fujimaro cracks Zhao with an open hand slap.
Fujimaro takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#CL#
Fujimaro gets a clinch.
Fujimaro works on Zhao's body with a couple of short punches.
Fujimaro lands with a short shot to the head.
Fujimaro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zhao tries to break the clinch but Fujimaro is controlling the position.
Zhao lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fujimaro lands a hook that snaps the head of Zhao backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhao is trying to push Fujimaro away but Fujimaro has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Zhao blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Fujimaro.
Fujimaro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zhao tries to work over Fujimaro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fujimaro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fujimaro pushes Zhao back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Fujimaro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fujimaro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fujimaro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zhaos head.
Zhao lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fujimaro. #BC2#
Zhao breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jab by Zhao.
Fujimaro tries to clinch up but Zhao circles away and keeps his distance.
Zhao lands with a hook. Fujimaro tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Zhao thows a left - swing and a miss!
An inside leg kick lands from Zhao.
Zhao throws a body kick that misses.
Zhao looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Zhao throws a leg kick which misses Fujimaro's front leg but catches the back leg as Fujimaro tries to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by Fujimaro as he connects with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zhao misses with a wild body shot.
And Fujimaro counters with a quick kick to the body but Zhao blocks it.#T2#
Zhao misses with a hook
and Fujimaro counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Zhao lands a nice hook to Fujimaro's body. Fujimaro takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fujimaro looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fujimaro wants to clinch up but Zhao keeps it at a distance.
Fujimaro avoids the body shot from Zhao.
Zhao lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Zhao throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fujimaro steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Zhao. That one must have hurt.
Fujimaro tries to clinch
and Zhao counters with a slapping leg kick.
Fujimaro will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zhao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fujimaro manages to avoid it.
Zhao misses with a hook.#T3#
Zhao misses the jab.
Zhao keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Fujimaro pushes Zhao up against the cage in a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zhao.
Zhao blocks an uppercut.
Fujimaro can't find room to land a body shot as Zhao controls the action.
Zhao tries to throw a body punch but Fujimaro avoids it by throwing Zhao back against the cage.
Zhao tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zhao swings wildly with an uppercut but Fujimaro uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fujimaro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Fujimaro.
Fujimaro has a couple of punches blocked by Zhao.
Zhao tries to circle away but Fujimaro has him pinned against the cage.
Sone Fujimaro has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fujimaro lands with a light punch inside.
Zhao swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fujimaro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fujimaro lands with a light punch inside.
Zhao blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fujimaro. #T4#
Zhao blocks a body shot from Fujimaro.
Fujimaro lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zhao or not.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fujimaro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Fujimaro fails to land.
Fujimaro looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Zhao struggles to land a body shot inside as Fujimaro controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zhao.
Zhao can't break the clinch.
Zhao lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zhao tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fujimaro lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fujimaro misses with some punches.
Zhao working aggressively here.
Fujimaro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zhao can't find room to land a body shot as Fujimaro controls the action.
Fujimaro keeps control of Zhao as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A nice left hand lands by Fujimaro.
Fujimaro lands a shoulder strike.
Zhao tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fujimaro's elbow.
Fujimaro is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Zhao misses with a punch on the inside.
Zhao works on Fujimaro's body with a couple of short punches.
Zhao digs a right hand underneath Fujimaro's ribcage. Fujimaro let out a lung full of air as it connected.
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 Sone Fujimaro.
I think Zhao 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jian Zhao!
Jian Zhao decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CMMA 111 Kanaani v Hatfield
Date: May 28, 2021 |
#R1#
Zhao moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Zhao misses with an uppercut.
Jack is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jian Zhao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jack uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zhao.
Jack throws out a loose jab but Zhao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jack takes a swing at Zhao's ribcage but misses.
Zhao uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jack.
Zhao throws a jab when Jack was well out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Zhao checks a leg kick.
Zhao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jack swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jack thuds a left hand into Zhao's body.
A big left from Jack misses.
Zhao is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jack with a body shot.
Jack throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zhao! But no joy.
Jack loads up on a big right hand but Zhao slips the punch.
Zhao fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jack checks it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhao misses with an uppercut. Jack saw that one coming.
Jack misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zhao.
Jack ducks under a wild hook from Zhao.
Jack misses with a hook. Zhao ducked under it nicely.
Jack chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zhao can pounce on him.
Jack throws a jab but it's blocked by Zhao.
Zhao connects with a solid leg kick. #T1#
Zhao throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jack scores with a hook.
Zhao misses with a low kick.
Jack is looking for a counter combo.
Zhao lands with a thumping leg kick.
Zhao uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jack.
Jack takes one to the side of the head.
Jack misses with a body kick.
Jack throws a hook but Zhao blocks it.
A low kick from Jack is predictable there
and Zhao counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jack with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jack misses with a hook. Zhao ducked under it nicely.
Zhao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jack's corner calls for a 1-2. Jack obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Zhao has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Zhao swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jack on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zhao. Zhao obviously looking to wear him down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zhao missing with a left hand there. Jack was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zhao bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jack misses with a body shot.
#T2#
Jack moves into range and connects with a jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jack lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Zhao has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Zhao and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jack avoids the body shot from Zhao.
Zhao displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jack throws out the jab.
Zhao throws a shot from downtown. Jack moves away and avoids it.
A nice leg kick from Jack, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zhao misses with a hook.
Jack looks to score with a jab to the body but Zhao is just out of range.
Zhao is looking to chop away at Jack's legs.
Jack throws a body kick that misses.
Jack looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jack throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zhao with a hook.
Some bone on bone action there as Zhao checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jack misses with a hook. Zhao ducked under it nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Zhao swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jack.
Zhao moves out of range of the strikes.
Jack misses with a lunging right hand
and Zhao counters with a straight right hand.
Zhao throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jack drops his hands momentarily and Zhao takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T3#
Zhao misses the jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Jack as he connects with a hook.
Jack thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jack throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A big right from Jack misses.
Jack fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zhao manages to avoid it.
Zhao throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Zhao throws a sloppy head kick and Jack moves out of range easily.
Zhao just misses with a punch to the body.
Zhao throws a leg kick that misses.
Jack digs a good hook to Zhao's body.
Zhao with a jab.
Zhao checks a leg kick.
Zhao swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zhao throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jack takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jack throws a hook but Zhao blocks it.
Jack scores with a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jack fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zhao manages to avoid it.#T4#
Zhao looks to land a body kick but Jack moved away.
Zhao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Jack on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zhao throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jack cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zhao with a nice calf kick.
Zhao will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Zhao swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jack throws a low kick but Zhao avoids it.
Zhao misses with an attempted mid kick.
Zhao ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zhao dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zhao. That's going to slow Jack down.
Jack throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jack listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot to the body from Jack misses
enabling Zhao to counter with a crisp jab.
Jack swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jack lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zhao circles away quickly and effectively.
Zhao buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Zhao is looking to land body kicks.
It looked like Jack wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jian Zhao will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Zhao misses with a head kick.
Zhao misses with a left hand
and Jack counters with a right hand to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Jack checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Zhao misses with a straight right.
Jack defending well as Zhao loads up on a big left hand.
Zhao takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Some bone on bone action there as Zhao checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jack lands a nice hook to Zhao's body. Zhao takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jack avoids the head kick by Zhao.
Zhao takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A shot to the liver by Jack. Beautiful body shot.
Jack misses with an uppercut.
A shot to the liver by Zhao. Beautiful body shot.
Jack slips under a jab.
Zhao throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zhao slips a jab from Jack.
Jack swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jack throws a big shot that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zhao avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Jack throws out a loose jab but Zhao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jack misses with a hook. Zhao ducked under it nicely.
Jack is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jack throws a body punch but Zhao moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Zhao on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jack scores with a jab to the head.
Zhao connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jack is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Some bone on bone action there as Zhao checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Zhao throws an off balance right hand
and Jack counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jack misses with a body kick.
A little jabbing left from Zhao on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jack ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zhao with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jack tests Zhao's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zhao looks to land a body kick but Jack moved away.
Jack looks to score with a jab to the body but Zhao is just out of range.
Zhao misses with a body kick.
Jack is looking to chop away at Zhao's legs.
Zhao misses with a body shot.
#T2#
Zhao ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zhao tries to work over Jack's front leg with a kick but Jack checks it.
Jack wants to slow Zhao down by chopping away at his legs.
Zhao is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jack.
Zhao attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jack takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jack misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zhao.
A telegraphed right hand from Zhao misses the target.
Jack throws a leg kick but Zhao moved away.
Jack avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zhao has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jack finds it's way round the side to connect with Zhao's head.
Zhao throws a shot from downtown. Jack moves away and avoids it.
Jack tried to counter with a leg kick but Zhao avoided it.
Zhao throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zhao does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Jack scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jack throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jack throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zhao counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jack paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T3#
The crowd cheers as Zhao lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jack doesn't seem phased though.
Zhao takes a swing at Jack's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Jack misses.
Jack throws the left hand but Zhao avoids the punch easily.
Mustang Jack is winning the standup battle so far.
Zhao slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A low kick from Zhao misses
and Jack counters with an inside leg kick.
Jack just misses with a punch to the body.
Jack lands a nice shot that snaps Zhao's head back.
Jack moves out of range of the body kick.
Zhao lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jack's sensitive parts.
Zhao looks to score with a jab to the body but Jack is just out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Zhao.
Zhao ducks under a wild hook from Jack.
Zhao flicks out a counter leg kick but Jack steps away.
Jack throws a leg kick but Zhao sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jack cracks Zhao with an open hand slap.
Jack takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jack lands a leg kick that knocks Zhao off balance momentarily.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jack missing with a left hand there. Zhao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jack jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Zhao lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jack moves out of range of the body kick from Zhao.
Zhao misses with a looping left.
Jack bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Zhao's head.
Jack lands with a good body shot.
Jack throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zhao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jack.
Jack appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jack connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jack throws a hook but Zhao avoids it easily.
Nice jab there from Zhao.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zhao. That's going to slow Jack down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zhao cracks Jack with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jack moves out of range of the strikes.
Jack misses with a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jack slips under a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mustang Jack dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Jack throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jack lands with a straight right. Zhao didn't see that one coming.
Jack misses with a looping right.
Zhao has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Zhao lands a jab to the nose.
Zhao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jack moves out of range as Zhao throws a body kick.
Zhao misses with a wild body shot.
A shot to the body from Zhao misses
and Jack counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jack throws a jab but it's blocked by Zhao.
Zhao uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jack.
Zhao moves away from the strike by Jack.
Zhao throws a sloppy head kick and Jack moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jack fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zhao.
Jack throws a low kick but it's checked well by Zhao.
Zhao staying out of range there.
Zhao uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jack.
Jack walks into a stiff left hand from Zhao.
Zhao moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T1#
Zhao thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jack misses with a straight right.
Zhao missing with a left hand there. Jack was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zhao misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jack counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zhao blocks a leg kick.
Zhao misses the jab.
Zhao takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Zhao scores with a body shot.
Jack throws a lazy right hand but Zhao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jack throws a hook but Zhao blocks it.
Zhao appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Zhao swings for the body but Jack moves out of range.
A jab from Zhao finds it's way through Jack's defenses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jack.
Nice defenses there by Jack.
It looked like Jack wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jack lands a jab to the head.
Jack looks to throw the jab but Zhao is out of range.
A slow jab from Jack misses its intended target. #T2#
Jack thumps Zhao with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zhao looks to throw the jab but Jack is out of range.
Jack connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zhao momentarily.
Jack swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Zhao uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jack.
Zhao flicks out a counter leg kick but Jack steps away.
A combination from Jack does no damage.
Crunch! Zhao slams his shin into Jack's torso.
Jack takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zhao is looking to slow Jack down with leg kicks.
Jack lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jack ducks under a wild hook from Zhao.
It looked like Jack wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jack takes a swing at Zhao's ribcage but misses.
Zhao scores with a push kick.
Zhao shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Zhao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zhao thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jack if he has to take too many more of those.
Jack misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zhao.
Zhao follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#T3#
Zhao lands a head shot.
An inside leg kick from Jack misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zhao! But no joy.
Zhao moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jack connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Zhao's hands.
Zhao lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jack's sensitive parts.
Jack throws a hook but Zhao blocks it.
Zhao throws a push kick but Jack slaps the foot to one side.
Zhao throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Zhao is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jack.
Nice defenses there by Jack.
Zhao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zhao throws a leg kick but Jack sees it coming and moves out of range.
Zhao misses with a straight right.
Jack swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zhao misses with a hook.
Jack thinks about countering with a body kick.
Zhao uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jack.
Zhao cracks Jack with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jack throws the left hand but Zhao avoids the punch easily.#T4#
Zhao misses with a hook.
Zhao misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jack throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jack lands a nice looking body shot.
Jack works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice shot by Zhao.
Zhao throws a body punch but Jack moves out of range.
Zhao takes one to the side of the head.
Zhao throws a big shot that misses.
Jack looks to score with a jab to the body but Zhao is just out of range.
Jack on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Jack looks to land a left hand but Zhao moved out of range nicely.
Zhao now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Zhao misses with a hook
letting Jack counter with a right hand.
Jack with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Zhao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jack.
Jack scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zhao doesn't seem bothered though.
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 Mustang Jack.
Well Jack 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:28
The fight is ruled a majority draw! |
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Event:
CMMA 102
Date: May 02, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Zhao moves into range and clinches up with Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt prevents a body shot from Zhao.
Dilbrandt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dilbrandt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dilbrandt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zhao tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dilbrandt's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Dilbrandt scores with a nice short uppercut.
Zhao softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dilbrandt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Dilbrandt.
Zhao lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dilbrandt backwards.
Zhao blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dilbrandt tries to work over Zhao's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dilbrandt lands a right hand.
Dilbrandt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zhao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zhao lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dilbrandt backwards.
Dilbrandt misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zhao creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zhao misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zhao can't find room to land a body shot as Dilbrandt controls the action.
Dilbrandt misses with the head strike.
Zhao lands a shot to the body.
Zhao lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dilbrandt working aggressively here.
#T1#
Dilbrandt tries to work over Zhao's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Dilbrandt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zhao works Dilbrandt's body with a nice hook.
Zhao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dilbrandt moves away.
Dilbrandt scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL#
Zhao pushes Dilbrandt up against the cage in a clinch.
Zhao blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zhao keeps control of Dilbrandt as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dilbrandt swings wildly with an uppercut but Zhao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dilbrandt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zhao backwards.
Zhao tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Dilbrandt fails to land.
Zhao misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zhao goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Dilbrandt fails to land.
Dilbrandt working aggressively here.
Dilbrandt lands a hook that snaps the head of Zhao backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Dilbrandt fails to land.
Zhao lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dilbrandt backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dilbrandt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
Zhao lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dilbrandt prevents a body shot from Zhao. #BC2#
Dilbrandt manages to break the clinch.
Zhao digs a good body shot into Dilbrandt's ribs.
Dilbrandt throws a jab but it's blocked by Zhao.
Zhao looks to throw the jab but Dilbrandt is out of range.
Zhao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dilbrandt manages to avoid it.
A jab from Dilbrandt misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Zhao lands a glancing blow to the side of Dilbrandt's head.
Dilbrandt has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dilbrandt. Zhao does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zhao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zhao. That's going to slow Dilbrandt down.
Zhao uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dilbrandt.
Zhao lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dilbrandt misses with a body shot.
Zhao connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick that misses.
Dilbrandt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dilbrandt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zhao was well out of range. Poor timing from Dilbrandt.#T3#
Dilbrandt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice body punch from Zhao.
Zhao connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Zhao walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dilbrandt checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dilbrandt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zhao was well out of range. Poor timing from Dilbrandt.
Zhao moves away from the strike by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt looks to score with a jab to the body but Zhao is just out of range.
Zhao half committed to a counter leg kick.
Dilbrandt throws a hook to the side of Zhao's head but Zhao sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zhao ducks under a wild hook from Dilbrandt.
Zhao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dilbrandt does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #CL#
Zhao moves into the clinch.
Dilbrandt tries to throw a body punch but Zhao avoids it by throwing Dilbrandt back against the cage.
Zhao works on Dilbrandt's body with a couple of short punches.
Zhao scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Zhao - that landed with a thud.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zhao.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Dilbrandt fails to land.
Zhao scores with a hook to the body.
Dilbrandt misses with some punches.
#T4#
Zhao misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Dilbrandt manages to break the clinch.
Zhao circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zhao misses with an uppercut.
Dilbrandt looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dilbrandt slips under a jab.
Dilbrandt flicks out a counter leg kick but Zhao steps away.#CL2#
Zhao gets tackled into the cage by Dilbrandt. Dilbrandt maintains the clinch.
Dilbrandt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dilbrandt throws an elbow but it misses.
Dilbrandt misses with some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zhao.
Zhao softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dilbrandt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zhao misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zhao lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zhao lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dilbrandt backwards.
Zhao tries to work over Dilbrandt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dilbrandt tries to break the clinch but Zhao is controlling the position.
Dilbrandt blocking some punches.
Dilbrandt throws a punch but it's blocked by Zhao.
Zhao lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dilbrandt backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jian Zhao will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Dilbrandt takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dilbrandt scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Zhao throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Zhao misses with a kick to the body.
A low kick from Zhao is predictable there
and Dilbrandt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Zhao darts in and clinches Dilbrandt up against the cage.#BC2#
Dilbrandt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice cross by Zhao.
Zhao tries to land a front kick but Dilbrandt steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#CL2#
Dilbrandt clinches up against the cage.
Zhao working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dilbrandt misses with a punch to the body.
Zhao scores with a shoulder strike.
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!
Zhao misses with the head strike.
Zhao misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dilbrandt prevents a body shot from Zhao.
Zhao struggles to land a body shot inside as Dilbrandt controls his hands.
Zhao dodges an elbow strike from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt pushes Zhao back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zhao creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Dilbrandt is leaning against Zhao and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Zhao fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zhao digs a right hand into Dilbrandt's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dilbrandt's gas tank.
Dilbrandt misses with the head strike.
Zhao lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Zhao fails to land.
Dilbrandt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zhao misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dilbrandt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zhao's elbow.
Zhao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dilbrandt pushes Zhao back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dilbrandt misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt blocks a body shot from Zhao.
Dilbrandt lands a right hand.
Dilbrandt misses with an elbow over the top.
A shot in the inside from Zhao.
Zhao lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dilbrandt lands with a left to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dilbrandt throws a punch but it's blocked by Zhao.
Zhao has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Dilbrandt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T2#
Good body shot from Zhao.
Zhao tries to work over Dilbrandt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dilbrandt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dilbrandt blocks a body shot from Zhao.
Dilbrandt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dilbrandt throws a punch but it's blocked by Zhao.
Zhao lands with a light punch inside.
Zhao fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dilbrandt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zhao lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zhao blocks an uppercut.
Zhao tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dilbrandt's elbow.
Dilbrandt tries to work over Zhao's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zhao is working Dilbrandt over against the cage.
Zhao swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zhao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zhao swings wildly with an uppercut but Dilbrandt uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left hand lands to the body for Zhao.
Zhao lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dilbrandt lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Zhao doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zhao tries to work over Dilbrandt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Dilbrandt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zhao tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dilbrandt keeps the fight on the outside.
Dilbrandt throws a front kick aimed at Zhao's knee but Zhao avoids it well.
Zhao throws a body shot but no joy.
Dilbrandt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zhao.
Dilbrandt fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zhao has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Zhao is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zhao thuds his shin into the meat of Dilbrandt's side.
Dilbrandt misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dilbrandt connects with a leg kick.
Zhao misses the shot to the body.
Dilbrandt chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zhao can pounce on him.
Zhao fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dilbrandt has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T4#
Zhao tries to clinch up.#CL#
Zhao forces Dilbrandt back against the cage and clinches.
Dilbrandt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dilbrandt misses with the head strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dilbrandt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dilbrandt scores with a hook to the body.
Jian Zhao has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dilbrandt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dilbrandt struggles to land a body shot inside as Zhao controls his hands.
A left hand lands to the body for Dilbrandt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dilbrandt.
A nice left hand lands by Zhao.
Dilbrandt swings wildly with an uppercut but Zhao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zhao struggles to land a body shot inside as Dilbrandt controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zhao.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zhao blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2#
Dilbrandt breaks the clinch.
Dilbrandt lands a slapping body shot.
#CL#
Zhao pushes Dilbrandt up against the cage in a clinch.
Zhao blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jian Zhao 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Dilbrandt. Zhao does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dilbrandt connects with a jab.#CL#
Zhao gets a clinch.
Dilbrandt has a couple of punches blocked by Zhao.
Zhao lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dilbrandt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zhao misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dilbrandt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zhao throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Zhao misses with a body punch.
Dilbrandt gets through Zhao's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dilbrandt blocking some punches.
Zhao lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dilbrandt backwards.
Dilbrandt misses with the head strike.
Dilbrandt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zhao digs a right hand into Dilbrandt's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dilbrandt's gas tank.
Dilbrandt throws a head punch that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zhao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zhao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zhao tries to throw a body punch but Dilbrandt avoids it by throwing Zhao back against the cage.
Zhao can't find room to land a body shot as Dilbrandt controls the action.
#T1#
Good body shot from Zhao.
Dilbrandt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zhao scores with a shot to the side of Dilbrandt's head.
Zhao misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Zhao lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zhao gets through Dilbrandt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dilbrandt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Zhao.
Zhao misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dilbrandt misses with the head strike.
Zhao goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zhao makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zhao tries a body shot but Dilbrandt blocks it.
Dilbrandt blocks an uppercut.
Dilbrandt misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zhao.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Dilbrandt.
Zhao softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2#
Dilbrandt throws a head punch that misses.
Dilbrandt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Zhao on the inside.
Zhao misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dilbrandt misses with the head strike.
Dilbrandt has a couple of punches blocked by Zhao.
Dilbrandt prevents a body shot from Zhao.
Dilbrandt misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dilbrandt.
Zhao tries to work over Dilbrandt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zhao scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zhao tries to throw a body punch but Dilbrandt avoids it by throwing Zhao back against the cage.
Dilbrandt misses with a punch to the body.
Zhao lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dilbrandt backwards.
Zhao has a couple of punches blocked by Dilbrandt.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zhao.
Dilbrandt has a couple of punches blocked by Zhao.
Dilbrandt misses with some punches.
Zhao lands a shot to the body.
Dilbrandt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A short uppercut from Zhao. #T3#
Zhao tries to throw a body punch but Dilbrandt avoids it by throwing Zhao back against the cage.
Dilbrandt working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Zhao.
Zhao lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dilbrandt.
Zhao tries to throw a body punch but Dilbrandt avoids it by throwing Zhao back against the cage.
Dilbrandt misses with a body punch.
Zhao throws a punch but it's blocked by Dilbrandt.
Zhao blocks an uppercut.
Zhao lands with a right to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt can't find room to land a body shot as Zhao controls the action.
Dilbrandt working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Zhao misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zhao.
Dilbrandt scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Zhao fails to land.
Dilbrandt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zhao's elbow.
Zhao scores with a hook to the body.
Dilbrandt throws a head punch that misses.
Zhao goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T4#
Zhao doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zhao doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zhao.
Zhao lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zhao goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Damian Dilbrandt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zhao misses with a body punch.
Zhao lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dilbrandt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dilbrandt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dilbrandt's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Zhao lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dilbrandt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zhao has a couple of punches blocked by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Zhao misses with a punch on the inside.
Zhao swings wildly with an uppercut but Dilbrandt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zhao lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dilbrandt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dilbrandt misses with a body punch.
Dilbrandt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jian Zhao showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Zhao, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jian Zhao!
Jian Zhao thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CMMA 93 Switzer vs Obaminator
Date: Apr 03, 2021 |
#R1#
Murray gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zhao.#CUT2#It looks like Myles Murray has been cut.
Zhao looks to land a body kick but Murray moved away.
Good shot there by Murray.#TD#
Zhao gets caught flat footed, as Murray shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Zhao has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Iron Sharpens Iron. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Murray accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zhao utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Murray trying to control but Zhao is working from the bottom.
Zhao pulls Murray in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murray is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Zhao wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Murray trying to control the position from guard on top but Zhao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#T1#
Murray trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Murray tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Zhao defends well and Murray ends up having to push Zhao into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Zhao scores with a shoulder strike.
Murray trying to land knees to the body.
Zhao tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murray's elbow.
Zhao swings wildly with an uppercut but Murray uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zhao swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zhao working aggressively here.
Zhao swings wildly with an uppercut but Murray uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zhao misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zhao.
Murray jumps guard but Zhao turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T2#
Murray blocks an uppercut.
#BC#
Murray escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zhao avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Murray looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Murray avoids the head kick by Zhao.
Jian Zhao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zhao lands with a hook. Murray tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Zhao jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Murray closes the distance and clinches up with Zhao, looking for a takedown. Murray pushes Zhao against the cage but Zhao circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Myles Murray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murray throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zhao's waist but Zhao gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Murray off to one side.
Zhao stuffs the takedown.
It seemed like Zhao was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murray has a takedown stuffed.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zhao darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Murray uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zhao.
Murray fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zhao avoids it really well and circles away.#T3##TD#
Murray shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Zhao wants to sweep here but Murray controlling him for the moment.
Murray wants to control from the top but Zhao keeps moving.
Murray's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Murray missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4#
Murray stays in close to Zhao's body and controls the position.
Murray has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Zhao is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Zhao keeping full guard, as Murray tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Murray misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zhao pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Zhao scores with a nice body kick.
Zhao throws a body punch but Murray moves out of range.
Murray shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zhao sprawls well. Zhao wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Murray gets slowly back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jian Zhao dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Myles Murray's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Zhao lands with a kick to the ribs.
Zhao misses with a body shot.
Zhao jabs Murray to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Zhao just misses with a punch to the body.
Murray is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Murray moves forwards but Zhao connects with a nice, crisp jab.#ROC2#Murray is rocked!
Zhao scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Murray doesn't seem bothered though.
Oh Murray is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zhao lands a front kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Zhao.
Zhao has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Murray is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Zhao Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Murray is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jian Zhao!
After winning the bout, Jian Zhao thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CMMA 83 McCrae vs Tavares
Date: Feb 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Land thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Zhao if he has to take too many more of those.
Zhao rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Land counters with a big head kick but Zhao shrugs it off.
Land tries a low kick but Zhao avoids it.
Zhao takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Zee Land seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Land, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Land looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Zhao throws a lazy head kick
and Land counters with an outside leg kick.
Land throws a hook but Zhao avoids it easily.
Land 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.
Land misses with an uppercut
enabling Zhao to counter with a crisp jab.
Zhao throws a push kick but Land slaps the foot to one side.
Zhao looks to land a right hand but Land moved out of range.
Zhao scores with a kick to the body.
Zhao looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Land lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zhao sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Land tries to score with a low kick but Zhao moves his leg out of the way.
Zhao misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Zhao swats away the attempt to clinch by Land.
Zhao jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Land is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Land misses with a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Land.
Good leg kick by Land.
Land fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Zhao throws a shot from downtown. Land moves away and avoids it.#CL2#
Zhao gets tackled into the cage by Land. Land maintains the clinch.
Zhao fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zhao throws a punch but it's blocked by Land.
A short uppercut from Zhao.
Zhao misses with a punch on the inside.
Land is trying to pull guard but Zhao has him pressed against the cage.
Land lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zhao. #T2#
Zhao misses with a body punch.
Zhao pushes Land back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Zhao digs a right hand underneath Land's ribcage. Land let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Zhao throws a head punch that misses.
Zhao is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Land's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Zhao swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zhao fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Land tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Land works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Zhao blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zhao misses with a punch on the inside.
Land misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zhao misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Land.
Land tries to work over Zhao's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zhao fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zhao.
Zhao throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lands head.
Zhao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Land. #T3#
Land prevents a body shot from Zhao.
Land goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Land lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Land takes a shot to the head.
Zhao tries to work over Land's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Land.
Land lands a right hand.
Zhao blocking some punches.
Land lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Land.
Zhao tries a body shot but Land blocks it.
Zhao lands a right hand that snaps the head of Land backwards.
Zhao misses with a short punch on the inside.
Land swings wildly with an uppercut but Zhao uses good head movement to avoid it.
A body shot lands from Zhao.
#TD2#
Land gets control of Zhao's arms and successfully pulls guard. Land will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Land is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zhao defends well.
Zhao might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Land is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zhao defends well.#T4##SUB2#
Land throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Zhao escapes and throws Land's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Zhao taking a breather here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Land tries to buck Zhao off but Zhao is having none of it.
Land trying his best to control but Zhao has mounted him.
Land tries to reverse the position but Zhao maintains control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Zee Land will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Land moves in looking to clinch but Zhao pushes him off.
Land throws a sloppy head kick and Zhao moves out of range easily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Land!
Land tries to clinch up.
Land avoids the head kick by Zhao.
Land lands with a thumping leg kick.
Zhao misses with a straight left.
Land wants to clinch up but Zhao keeps it at a distance.
Zhao jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Land feints and then cracks Zhao's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zhao down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Land moves away.
Land looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zhao throws a body punch but Land moves out of range.
Land scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Land throws a body punch but Zhao moves out of range.
Zhao lands a lovely overhand right.#T1#
Land steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zhao.
Land wants to counter the offense by Zhao and move into the clinch position.
Zhao throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Land wants to counter the offense by Zhao and move into the clinch position.
Land dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zhao. That did some damage!
Land lands with a cross.
Zhao throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Land stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Land tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zhao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Land lands with a right hand.
Zhao throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Land scores with a push kick.
Land wants to land a leg kick but Zhao is out of range.
Zhao is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Land is looking to score with low kicks.
Zee Land seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Land will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
#T2#
Zhao avoids the head kick by Land.
Zhao circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zhao blocks a low kick nicely.
Land with a nice calf kick.
Zhao takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Zhao swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Land scores with a head kick.
Zhao lands with a kick to the ribs.
Zhao slips a jab from Land.
It looked like Zhao wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Land moves out of range of the body kick.
Zhao checks a leg kick.
A jab from Zhao misses.
Zhao misses the shot to the body.
Land throws out a loose jab but Zhao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Land connects with a leg kick. #T3#
Zhao misses with an attempted mid kick.
Land moves out of range of the body kick from Zhao.
Zhao walks into a straight right hand from Land.
Zhao takes one to the chin there.
Land lands a leg kick that knocks Zhao off balance momentarily.
A head kick misses from Land.
Land blocks a jab.
Zhao avoids the head kick by Land.
Zhao swats away the attempt to clinch by Land.
Zhao misses with a head kick.
Land throws a nice inside leg kick.
Land darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T4#
Zhao misses with a straight right.
Zhao is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Land avoids the body shot from Zhao.
Zhao throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Land, as that shot connected.
Zhao throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Land misses with a leg kick
and Zhao counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zhao throws a push kick but Land slaps the foot to one side.
Zhao throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Zhao - that will leave a mark!
Land tries to clinch but Zhao is having none of it.
Zhao jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Land throws a leg kick but Zhao sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Land throws a leg kick
and Zhao counters with a nice body kick.
Land paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Land misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Zee Land will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Zhao's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Land moves in looking to clinch but Zhao pushes him off.
Jian Zhao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Land is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Land moves forwards but Zhao connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Land throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The fighters circling - Zhao throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zhao checks a low kick from Land.
Land darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Land tries a head kick but it misses.
Land throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zhao keeps the fight on the outside.
Land scores with a jab. Zhao acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Land steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zhao.
Land attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
It looked like Zhao was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Land.
Land scores with a jab. Zhao acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Land blocks a jab.#T1#
Land throws a wild body kick that Zhao sees coming a mile off.
Zhao throws a right hand that misses
and Land counters with a stiff right hand.
Land has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Land looks to clinch
and Zhao counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Zee Land has been cut.
Land misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Zhao on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Land moves out of range as Zhao throws a body kick.
Land throws out a counter right but Zhao avoids it with no problem.
Land throws a sloppy head kick
and Zhao counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Land thinking.
Land takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zhao with a jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zhao.
Land steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Land throws a low kick but it's checked well by Zhao.
Land throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zhao throwing a counter right hand but Land manages to avoid it.
Zhao tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Land goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Zhao misses with a head kick.
Land feints a counter leg kick.#T2#
Zhao looks to land a right hand but Land moved out of range.
Land was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Zhao swings widly with a right hand
and Land counters with a low kick, right behind Zhao 's knee.
Zhao throws a lazy right hand but Land sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Land tries to counter by closing the distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Land with the inside leg kick.
Zhao lands a slapping body shot.
A lazy body kick from Zhao
and Land makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Zhao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Land throws a head kick but Zhao moves out of range.
#CL2#
Zhao tries to keep at a distance but Land has taken the fight into the clinch.
Zhao misses with some punches.
Zhao tries to work over Land's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jian Zhao has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Zhao has a couple of punches blocked by Land.
Land tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Zhao tries to work over Land's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Land tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Zhao lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Land backwards.
Land tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Zhao scores with a shot to the side of Land's head.
Land throws a punch but it's blocked by Zhao.
Zhao misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zhao.
Land tries to throw a body punch but Zhao avoids it by throwing Land back against the cage.
Land jumps guard but Zhao stands there with Land around his waist. Land gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jian Zhao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zee Land.
Zhao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Land jumps guard but Zhao turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Zhao lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Land scores with a shoulder strike.
Land throws a punch but it's blocked by Zhao.
Land lands a right hand.
Land tries a body shot but Zhao blocks it.
#T4#
Zhao doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zhao misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Land scores with a shoulder strike.
Land doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Land misses with a hook to the ribs.
Land is trying to pull guard but Zhao turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zhao digs a right hand into Land's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Land's gas tank.
Land misses with a hook to the ribs.
#TD2#
Land successfully pulls guard.
Zhao engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Land looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zhao has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Zhao in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zhao throws a strike but Land rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Zee Land.
I've got Land winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Zee Land!
Zee Land decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
CMMA 74 Carter vs OConnor
Date: Jan 31, 2021 |
#R1#
Zhao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tsavieva seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Zhao throws a head kick that misses.
Tsavieva is looking to clinch.
A solid body kick from Zhao.
Tsavieva misses with a body punch
and Zhao makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Zhao moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Tsavieva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhao throws a head kick that Tsavieva semi-blocks.
#CUT2#It looks like Nikolai Tsavieva has been cut.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Zhao - that will leave a mark!
Zhao keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tsavieva.
It seemed like Zhao was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Tsavieva has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zhao finds it's way round the side to connect with Tsavieva's head.
Zhao looks to score with a jab to the body but Tsavieva is just out of range.
Zhao 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.
Zhao ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tsavieva definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Zhao lands with a kick to the ribs.
Tsavieva throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice body kick there by Zhao.
Tsavieva takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Zhao moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Tsavieva is breathing heavily.
Zhao cracks Tsavieva with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tsavieva slips a jab from Zhao.
Tsavieva is looking to counter the offense by Zhao and move into the clinch.#T2#
Zhao throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zhao throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tsavieva stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Zhao lands with a nice body kick.
Zhao throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #KD2#
Zhao lands a big right hand that sends Tsavieva crashing to the mat! Zhao stays standing though and waves Tsavieva back to his feet!#ROC2#Tsavieva is rocked!
Zhao throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Oh Tsavieva is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tsavieva gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Zhao gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jian Zhao!
Our winner, Jian Zhao, 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:
CMMA 64 Adams vs Zhao
Date: Jan 02, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Adams fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Zhao to the ground. Adams is now in Zhao's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Adams is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Zhao is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Zhao has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Adams looking for a guillotine here but Zhao defends easily.
Zhao slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB#
Adams has an active guard here but Zhao has managed to pass into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhao looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Zhao is looking to take a break and control but Adams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Adams actively working from the bottom here.
Zhao wants to control but Adams is keeping him busy.
Adams is looking for a sweep. Zhao is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zhao not doing much here.
Adams is refusing to be controlled, as Zhao sits in half guard.
Adams is trying to maintain the position but Zhao is very close to passing his half guard.
Adams trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Zhao manages to pass to mount!
Adams is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Zhao really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Adams. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
Adams sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Adams won't allow Zhao to pass to mount.
Zhao is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Zhao prevents Adams from improving his position.
Adams has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Zhao is working away from the top position though.
Adams is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Zhao trying to control the action but Adams is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Adams actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Adams actively working from the bottom here.
Adams wants to get back to full guard.
Adams is refusing to be controlled, as Zhao sits in half guard. #SUB#
Adams looking for submissions off his back.
Adams is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Adams regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Adams throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Zhao avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Zhao showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zhao wants to control from the top but Adams keeps moving.
Zhao passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jian Zhao will probably get the nod.
That's time! Adams's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Adams misses with a hook. Zhao ducked under it nicely.
Zhao throws a head kick that misses.
Adams swats away the attempt to clinch by Zhao.
Adams changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD#
Adams shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Zhao's guard.#SUB#
Adams drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Adams jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Adams drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Zhao dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Adams keeping moving, preventing Zhao from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Adams has his foot on Zhao's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zhao works his way back into a safe position though.
Zhao controlling from the top position. #T1##SUB#
Adams working for submissions but it's allowed Zhao to get to half guard.
Adams moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Adams escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zhao gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Zhao avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Adams is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Adams throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Zhao escapes and throws Adams's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Adams manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Adams makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Adams.#SUB#
Adams has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Zhao doesn't defend quickly enough and Adams has managed to lock this one up! Can Zhao escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Adams on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jamal Adams! |
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Event:
CMMA 50 Gouveia vs Champion
Date: Nov 15, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Zhao has managed to clinch.
A body shot lands from Mori.
Good body shot from Mori.
Zhao swings wildly with an uppercut but Mori uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mori misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Mori.
Mori tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zhao.
Zhao can't find room to land a body shot as Mori controls the action.
Zhao can't find room to land a body shot as Mori controls the action.
Zhao working aggressively here.
Zhao can't find room to land a body shot as Mori controls the action.
Mori fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zhao cracks Mori with a nice body shot.
Mori throws a head punch that misses.
Zhao throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Moris head.
Zhao lands a shoulder strike.
Zhao lands an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Zhao digs a right hand underneath Mori's ribcage. Mori let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mori prevents a body shot from Zhao.
Mori misses with a body punch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Mori lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
Nice body punch from Zhao.
Zhao lands a nice shot to the body.
Mori looks winded!
Nice body punch from Zhao - that landed with a thud.
Zhao scores with a shot to the side of Mori's head.
Zhao scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zhao lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mori or not.
Zhao presses Mori against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Zhao lands a nice shot to the body.
Zhao lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mori backwards.
Zhao lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zhao lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mori backwards.
Zhao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zhao.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zhao lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC#Mori is rocked!
Zhao working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mori is still on wobbly legs! Can Zhao finish him?
Zhao lands a big right hand that drops Mori! The killer instinct kicks in and Zhao finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Zhao!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jian Zhao!
A very excited looking Jian Zhao made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CMMA 42 Warrior vs TKY
Date: Oct 18, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot by Clemens.
Jab by Zhao.
A left lands for Clemens.
Zhao throws a lazy uppercut
and Clemens counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Clemens looks to score with a jab to the body but Zhao is just out of range.
Zhao lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Donk. Zhao catches Clemens right on the button with a cross.
Clemens swings for the body but Zhao moves out of range.
Clemens throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Zhao on the side of the head.
Clemens moves out of range of the body kick from Zhao.
Good standup being displayed there by Clemens as he connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zhao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Clemens manages to avoid it.#KD2#
Zhao lands a big head kick that sends Clemens tumbling to the mat! Zhao takes a step backwards and waves Clemens back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#It looks like Samuel Clemens has been cut.
A good leg kick by Clemens.
Zhao takes a swing at Clemens's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Zhao works Clemens's body with a nice hook.
Clemens connects with a nice looking jab.
Zhao staying out of range there.
Zhao scores with a nice body kick.
Clemens misses with a body shot.
It looks like Clemens has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Clemens misses with a lunging right hand
and Zhao counters with a nice uppercut.
A clash of legs there as Zhao blocks the low kick.
Zhao scores with a hook.
Zhao looks to land a left hand but Clemens moved out of range nicely.
Clemens swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Clemens.
Decent striking displayed by Clemens there.#T2#
Zhao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Clemens ducks under a wild hook from Zhao.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zhao jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zhao connects with a nice looking jab.
Clemens fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zhao manages to avoid it.
Clemens goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Clemens lands an overhand right.
Clemens scores with a spinning back kick!
Clemens lands with a thumping leg kick.
Zhao closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Zhao throws a hook to the side of Clemens's head but Clemens sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A head kick misses from Clemens. #T3#
Zhao slips a straight right by Clemens.
Zhao misses with a body kick.
Zhao connects with a good right hand that stumbles Clemens. Clemens circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Zhao lands with an overhand left.
Clemens tries a low kick but Zhao avoids it.
Zhao looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Clemens connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Zhao's hands.
Zhao checks a leg kick.
Clemens uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zhao.
Clemens moves out of range as Zhao throws a body kick.
Clemens lands with a good body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Zhao checks a leg kick. #T4#
Zhao throws a hook but Clemens blocks it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Zhao.
Clemens throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zhao counters with a left to the body.
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!
Clemens tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Clemens thumps Zhao with a low kick.
Zhao throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Zhao lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Zhao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clemens.
Zhao doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Zhao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clemens misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zhao.
Zhao lands a really nice looking cross but Clemens seems unphased.
Zhao tries to land a front kick but Clemens steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jian Zhao dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Samuel Clemens's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Zhao misses the shot to the body.
Zhao changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Clemens throws a leg kick
and Zhao counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Clemens showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zhao.
Zhao avoids the body shot from Clemens.
Zhao throws a head kick that misses.
Zhao lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clemens blocks a head kick by Zhao.
Clemens blocks a head kick by Zhao.
Clemens misses with a low kick.
Zhao misses with a looping right.
Clemens was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Clemens has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#T1#
Clemens chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Clemens misses with a low kick.
Clemens connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Zhao blocks a leg kick.
Zhao raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Zhao lands a nice shot that snaps Clemens's head back.
Zhao misses with a looping right.
Clemens looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Samuel Clemens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zhao jabs at Clemens's body.
Clemens throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Zhao counter with a right hand. #ROC2#Clemens is rocked!
Clemens thows a leg kick but Zhao checks it
and Zhao counters with a straight right hand.
Oh Clemens is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
Zhao scores with a kick to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zhao throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Zhao throws a good cross that connects.
Clemens lands with a cross.
Clemens misses with a leg kick
and Zhao counters with a monster head kick that knocks Clemens out cold! He topples like fallen a tree, crashing to the mat! Timbeeeeeerrr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jian Zhao!
During a confident post fight interview, Jian Zhao thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Samuel Clemens stepped up to the mic, saying 'The question is: did I fail the chin check or the confidence test? Or both?'. |
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Event:
CMMA 32 Platt vs Chop
Date: Sep 19, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Goku misses.
Goku shoots and misses #KD2#
and Zhao counters with a head kick that drops Goku to the mat! Goku scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Goku walks straight into a right hand from Zhao - that's dropped him! Zhao jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Goku from any more punishment! Goku complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jian Zhao!
Jian Zhao thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Son Goku was interviewed post fight and said 'I can't believe it, I thought I had trained very hard in the other world, but I was wrong. I didn't think there was anyone who had the same strength as me.'. |
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Event:
CMMA 26 Carter vs Miles
Date: Aug 23, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Zhao has Jepsen up against the cage in a clinch.
Jepsen misses with an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jepsen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Zhao's brow.
Jepsen throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jepsen.
Zhao blocks the elbow strike.
Jepsen lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#It looks like Jian Zhao has been cut.
Zhao lands a right hand.
Zhao swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jepsen lands an elbow inside that Zhao shrugs off.
Jepsen blocking some punches.
Jepsen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jepsen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jepsen looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jepsen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jepsen.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jepsen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jepsen throws an elbow but misses.
Zhao pushes Jepsen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jepsen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Zhao's brow.
Zhao swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zhao tries to work over Jepsen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jepsen throws an elbow but misses.
Zhao blocks the elbow strike.
Jepsen throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#T1#
Zhao tries to work over Jepsen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zhao throws a punch but it's blocked by Jepsen.
Jepsen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A head punch on the inside from Zhao fails to land.
Jepsen lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#That has opened up Jian Zhao's cut even more.
Jepsen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jepsen throws an elbow but it misses.
Jepsen throws an elbow that misses.
Zhao misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zhao avoids a wild elbow strike from Jepsen.
Zhao lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jepsen.
Jepsen throws an elbow but it misses.
Zhao lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jepsen backwards.
Zhao misses with the head strike.
Jepsen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jepsen throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jepsen misses with an elbow over the top.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jepsen throws an elbow but misses.
Jepsen pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zhao misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zhao lands with a light punch inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jepsen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Zhao's brow.
Jepsen lands a damaging elbow. #T2#
Zhao fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zhao softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jepsen misses with an elbow over the top.
Zhao misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jepsen tries to throw a body punch but Zhao avoids it by throwing Jepsen back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Jepsen.
Zhao can't find room to land a body shot as Jepsen controls the action.
Zhao working aggressively here.
Zhao tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jepsen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#The cut above Jian Zhao's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jepsen throws an elbow but misses.
Jepsen tries to throw a body punch but Zhao avoids it by throwing Jepsen back against the cage.
Jepsen misses with an elbow strike.
Zhao can't find room to land a body shot as Jepsen controls the action.
Jepsen lands an elbow inside that Zhao shrugs off.
Jepsen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zhao backwards.
Zhao misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jepsen throws an elbow but misses.
Zhao dodges an elbow strike from Jepsen.
Good body shot from Jepsen.
Zhao misses with a body punch.
Zhao blocks the elbow strike.
Zhao throws a punch but it's blocked by Jepsen. #T3#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jepsen. #CUT#Jian Zhao's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Jepsen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Jepsen - that landed with a thud.
Jepsen throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jepsen blocks a body shot from Zhao.
Zhao lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jepsen or not.
Jepsen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jepsen lands a nice elbow.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jian Zhao's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). David Jepsen!
A victorious David Jepsen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CMMA 19 Blacksea vs Platt
Date: Jul 26, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zhao stuffs the takedown.#CL#
Zhao has Roughan up against the cage in a clinch.
Zhao tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Roughan's elbow.
Roughan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Zhao lands with a right to the head.
Zhao lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Roughan.
Zhao lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Roughan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Roughan takes a shot to the head.
Zhao lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Roughan.
Roughan looks winded!
Zhao digs a right hand into Roughan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Roughan's gas tank.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from Zhao.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zhao creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Roughan 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.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zhao.
Zhao is working Roughan over against the cage.
Zhao lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zhao lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
Zhao makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zhao digs a right hand into Roughan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Roughan's gas tank.
Zhao lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zhao.
A right handed body shot lands from Zhao.
Zhao lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zhao lands a right hand that snaps the head of Roughan backwards.
Good body shot from Zhao.
Zhao lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zhao stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Zhao lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Roughan is trying to pull guard but Zhao turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jian Zhao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Roughan.
Zhao lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Roughan backwards. #ROC#Roughan is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zhao pushes Roughan against the cage. Zhao is working some dirty boxing. Zhao pushes off with a quick right hook! Roughan goes down! Roughan tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Zhao moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jian Zhao!
An out of breath Jian Zhao thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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