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Event:
DC 84: Sik v Tenkula
Date: Aug 20, 2023 |
#R1#
Ziegler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thibodeaux.
Ziegler looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kaiden Thibodeaux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Thibodeaux does it's job there.
Ziegler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thibodeaux.
Ziegler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Ziegler misses the target.
Ziegler misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Thibodeaux counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thibodeaux wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux swings for the body but Ziegler moves out of range.
Thibodeaux tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ziegler was well out of range. Poor timing from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux misses with a right hand
and Ziegler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot.
A quick step to the side and Ziegler tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ziegler finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Thibodeaux digs a good hook to Ziegler's body.
Thibodeaux fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ziegler manages to avoid it.
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot.
Ziegler was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ziegler dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Thibodeaux. That did some damage!
Ziegler misses with a hook. Thibodeaux ducked under it nicely.
Thibodeaux lunges at Ziegler with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ziegler's hand. #T2#
Thibodeaux takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Thibodeaux scores with a hook to the body. Ziegler takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ziegler looks to land a body kick but Thibodeaux moved away.
Thibodeaux takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Thibodeaux uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ziegler.
It seemed like Thibodeaux was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thibodeaux throws a body shot but no joy.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Thibodeaux misses with a straight left.
Ziegler jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Ziegler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thibodeaux throws out the jab. #T3#
Good shot there by Ziegler.
Ziegler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ziegler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thibodeaux slips under a jab from Ziegler.
Ziegler throws a shot from downtown. Thibodeaux moves away and avoids it.
Thibodeaux thuds his right hand into Ziegler's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ziegler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T4#
Ziegler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Thibodeaux, as that shot connected.
Thibodeaux scores with a nice strike.
A bone on bone clash there as Thibodeaux blocks the leg kick.
Ziegler drops his hands momentarily and Thibodeaux takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ziegler slips a jab from Thibodeaux.
A counter left hand to the body from Ziegler misses its target.
Thibodeaux loads up on a big right hand but Ziegler slips the punch.
Thibodeaux throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ziegler appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kaiden Thibodeaux dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Thibodeaux fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ziegler looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ziegler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thibodeaux.
An attempted straight right counter from Ziegler misses the target.
Thibodeaux throws a right hand that misses
and Ziegler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ziegler moves out of range of the strikes.
Ziegler misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ziegler jabs at Thibodeaux's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux throws the left hand but Ziegler avoids the punch easily.
Ziegler blocks a jab.
Thibodeaux takes a swing at Ziegler's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Ziegler wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Ziegler with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Thibodeaux blocks a leg kick.
Thibodeaux swings for the body but Ziegler moves out of range.
Ziegler throws a jab when Thibodeaux was well out of range.
Thibodeaux keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Thibodeaux has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice body punch from Thibodeaux.
Ziegler looks to land a right hand but Thibodeaux moved out of range.#T2#
A jab from Thibodeaux misses.
Ziegler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thibodeaux.
Ziegler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thibodeaux moves away.
Ziegler takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ziegler's jab looks to have found its range, popping Thibodeaux under the eye.
Thibodeaux scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ziegler chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Thibodeaux throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ziegler swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Ziegler shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Thibodeaux walks into a straight right hand from Ziegler.
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ziegler.
Thibodeaux looks to score with a jab to the body but Ziegler is just out of range.
Ziegler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thibodeaux.
An attempted straight right counter from Ziegler misses the target.
Ziegler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Thibodeaux uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ziegler.#T4#
Thibodeaux misses with a straight right.
Ziegler is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Thibodeaux bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thibodeaux. Ziegler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thibodeaux with a hook.
Thibodeaux moves away from the strike by Ziegler.
Ziegler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thibodeaux.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thibodeaux scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ziegler doesn't seem bothered though.
Thibodeaux connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kaiden Thibodeaux will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Thibodeaux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ziegler moves away.
Thibodeaux connects with a body shot that sends Ziegler's belly button to the back.
Thibodeaux takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Thibodeaux in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Ziegler throws a half hearted mid kick.
Thibodeaux doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ziegler walks into a jab.
Ziegler works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Ziegler might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ziegler misses with a jab to the body
and Thibodeaux cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook.#T1#
Ziegler throws a hook to the side of Thibodeaux's head but Thibodeaux sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A countering left hand to the body from Thibodeaux misses.
Ziegler wants to slow Thibodeaux down by chopping away at his legs.
Ziegler throws a body punch but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Ziegler throws the left hand but Thibodeaux avoids the punch easily.
Thibodeaux looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Thibodeaux lands a lovely overhand right.
Thibodeaux misses with an uppercut
and Thibodeaux takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ziegler takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Thibodeaux throws a body shot but no joy.
A quick step to the side and Ziegler tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mike Ziegler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Thibodeaux bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ziegler's head backwards.
Thibodeaux 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.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thibodeaux. Ziegler does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Thibodeaux backs away, Ziegler returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ziegler ducks right into an uppercut from Thibodeaux.
Ziegler misses with a lunging right hand
and Thibodeaux counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice uppercut lands for Thibodeaux. That snapped Ziegler's head back.
Thibodeaux lands a glancing blow to the side of Ziegler's head.
Kaiden Thibodeaux seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Thibodeaux throws a hook but Ziegler avoids it easily.
Ziegler was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A jab from Thibodeaux does it's job there.
Thibodeaux throws the left hand but Ziegler avoids the punch easily.
Thibodeaux fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ziegler manages to avoid it.
Ziegler throwing a counter right hand but Thibodeaux manages to avoid it.
Kaiden Thibodeaux is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ziegler takes one to the chin there.
The fighters circling - Thibodeaux throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ziegler half committed to a counter leg kick.
Thibodeaux throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ziegler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thibodeaux misses with a straight right.
It appears Ziegler was looking to counter with a kick there.#T4#
Thibodeaux misses with a wild body shot.
Ziegler appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ziegler lands a jab to the head.
#ROC#Thibodeaux is rocked!
Ziegler looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Thibodeaux throws an off balance right hand
and Ziegler scores with a counter punch that sends Thibodeaux to the canvas! Ziegler smells blood - he's punishing Thibodeaux with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Thibodeaux has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Ziegler!
A very excited looking Mike Ziegler 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:
DC 81 Farfan vs Savisto
Date: Aug 13, 2023 |
#R1#
Hoshino with a jab.
Ziegler throws an overhand right that lands on Hoshino's shoulder, as Hoshino tries to avoid the shot.
Hoshino lands with an uppercut that bounces Ziegler off the cage and back into range.
Hoshino throws a wild body kick that Ziegler sees coming a mile off.
Ziegler misses with a hook. Hoshino ducked under it nicely.
Hoshino ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hoshino wants to clinch up but Ziegler keeps it at a distance.
A jab from Hoshino misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ziegler misses with an uppercut.
Ziegler swats away the attempt to clinch by Hoshino.
Ziegler looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Yuuji Hoshino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoshino misses the shot to the body.
Ziegler doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T1##CL#
Hoshino clinches.
I was talking to Hoshino's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short right from Ziegler.
Hoshino blocks a body shot from Ziegler.
Ziegler blocking some punches.
Ziegler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ziegler makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ziegler cracks Hoshino with a nice body shot.
Ziegler working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hoshino tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ziegler lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ziegler scores with a shoulder strike.
Ziegler working aggressively here.
Hoshino tries a body shot but Ziegler blocks it.
#BC2#
Ziegler breaks from the clinch.
Ziegler slips a straight right by Hoshino.
Ziegler misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hoshino takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ziegler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ziegler fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hoshino lands with a hook. Ziegler tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hoshino is looking to land body kicks.
And Ziegler responds with a good body kick, but Hoshino manages to step out the way in time.#CL#
Hoshino clinches up against the cage.
Ziegler throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hoshinos head.
A short uppercut from Ziegler.
A short body shot lands from Ziegler as the two fighters clinch.
Ziegler tries to circle away but Hoshino has him pinned against the cage.
Hoshino blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ziegler wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T3#
Hoshino doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ziegler misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hoshino blocking some punches.
Hoshino misses with the head strike.
Ziegler tries to throw a body punch but Hoshino avoids it by throwing Ziegler back against the cage.
Hoshino tries a knee to the head but Ziegler blocks it.
Ziegler scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hoshino.
Hoshino swings wildly with an uppercut but Ziegler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ziegler blocks the elbow strike.
Hoshino pushes Ziegler back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hoshino blocking some punches.
#BC2#
Ziegler's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ziegler keeps the fight on the outside.
Ziegler looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hoshino wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ziegler misses with a looping right.
Hoshino seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T4#
Ziegler digs a good hook to Hoshino's body.
Ziegler will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hoshino fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hoshino cracks Ziegler with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hoshino throws a body shot but no joy.
Hoshino is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hoshino throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ziegler stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hoshino looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hoshino throws a head kick but Ziegler moves out of range.
Ziegler looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hoshino cracks Ziegler with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mike Ziegler will probably get the nod.
That's time! Hoshino's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Ziegler avoids the body shot from Hoshino.
Ziegler throws out a counter right but Hoshino avoids it with no problem.
Hoshino tries to clinch up.
Hoshino backing away here, and Ziegler unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hoshino avoids the body shot from Ziegler.
Hoshino throws a front kick aimed at Ziegler's knee but Ziegler avoids it well.
Ziegler now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hoshino.
Hoshino avoids the body shot from Ziegler.
Hoshino bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ziegler's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crunch! Hoshino slams his shin into Ziegler's torso.
Ziegler throws a leg kick but Hoshino checks it.
Hoshino swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Ziegler misses the shot to the body.
Hoshino throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hoshino wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hoshino throws a leg kick which misses Ziegler's front leg but catches the back leg as Ziegler tries to avoid it.
A head kick by Hoshino misses
and Ziegler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hoshino looks to throw the jab but Ziegler is out of range.
Hoshino throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ziegler.
Ziegler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hoshino.
Ziegler staying out of range there.#T2#
A low kick from Ziegler misses
letting Hoshino counter with a right hand.
Hoshino avoids the body shot from Ziegler.
Hoshino lands a front kick.
Ziegler misses with a wild body shot.
Hoshino tries to counter by clinching up but Ziegler breaks away and moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hoshino looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ziegler misses with a lunging right hand
and Hoshino counters with a solid body kick.
Hoshino throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ziegler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hoshino swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ziegler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hoshino moves away.
Ziegler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hoshino. #T3#
Ziegler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hoshino was well out of range. Poor timing from Ziegler.
It appears Hoshino was looking to counter with a kick there.
Hoshino throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ziegler swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hoshino wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ziegler throws a body punch but Hoshino moves out of range.
Hoshino lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hoshino misses with a looping left.
Ziegler feints a counter leg kick.
Hoshino misses with a low kick.
Hoshino tries to clinch up but Ziegler circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Hoshino moves into the clinch.#T4#
Ziegler tries to work over Hoshino's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Ziegler fails to land.
Ziegler misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hoshino keeps control of Ziegler as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ziegler is trying to break free.
Hoshino misses with some punches.
A hook to the body from Ziegler.
Ziegler throws a punch but it's blocked by Hoshino.
Hoshino tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ziegler's elbow.
Hoshino tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ziegler's elbow.
Hoshino lands an uppercut.
Ziegler has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Ziegler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ziegler misses with a body kick.
Yuuji Hoshino is winning the standup battle so far.
Ziegler looks to score with a jab to the body but Hoshino is just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yuuji Hoshino 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Ziegler chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hoshino can pounce on him.
Ziegler digs a good hook to Hoshino's body.
Hoshino scores with a head kick.
Hoshino chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ziegler can pounce on him.
Hoshino cracks Ziegler with an open hand slap.
Hoshino throws a poor cross that misses
and Ziegler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hoshino takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A big left from Ziegler misses.
Ziegler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hoshino slips a jab from Ziegler.#T1#
Hoshino misses with a straight right.
Ziegler now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hoshino throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ziegler keeps the fight on the outside.
Ziegler misses with a body shot
letting Hoshino counter with a right hand.
Ziegler takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hoshino misses with a left hand
and Ziegler counters with a good low kick that Hoshino was not able to check.
Ziegler misses with a kick to the body
and Ziegler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hoshino moves away from the strike by Ziegler.
Hoshino is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ziegler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hoshino was well out of range. Poor timing from Ziegler.#T2#
Hoshino thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ziegler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice uppercut there from Hoshino.
Hoshino lands an overhand right.
A big left from Hoshino misses.
It seemed like Ziegler was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ziegler lands an overhand right.
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 lazy left from Hoshino finds it's target.
Ziegler connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ziegler misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Hoshino wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
A head kick misses from Hoshino.
Hoshino scores with a shot to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Hoshino finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ziegler cracks Hoshino with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hoshino plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Hoshino lands with a hook. Ziegler tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hoshino throws a hook to the side of Ziegler's head but Ziegler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hoshino closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Ziegler counter with a right hand. #T4#
Hoshino is looking to land body kicks.
A countering left hand to the body from Ziegler misses.
Hoshino throws an overhand right that lands on Ziegler's shoulder, as Ziegler tries to avoid the shot.
Ziegler misses with a shot to the body
and Ziegler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ziegler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ziegler ducks under a wild hook from Hoshino.
Ziegler doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A bone on bone clash there as Hoshino blocks the leg kick.
Ziegler scores with a jab to the head.
Ziegler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
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 Yuuji Hoshino.
I think Hoshino 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Yuuji Hoshino!
During a confident post fight interview, Yuuji Hoshino thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
DC 70 Sicarius vs Azarola
Date: Jul 16, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Tzeng darts in and clinches Ziegler up against the cage.
Tzeng lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ziegler backwards. #BC#
Ziegler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ziegler throws a head kick that misses.
Tzeng tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tzeng doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tzeng takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD2#
Tzeng throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ziegler was covering up waiting for the punch and Tzeng finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB2#
Tzeng drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tzeng jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Tzeng postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ziegler is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Tzeng, into his guard. #REVR#
Tzeng is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1##SUB2#
Tzeng looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Tzeng working for a triangle but Ziegler defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Tzeng is looking for a triangle but Ziegler pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Tzeng is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ziegler content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Tzeng escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ziegler gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Ziegler avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ziegler showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3##SUB2#
Tzeng had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ziegler defends it easily.#SUB2#
Tzeng has his foot on Ziegler's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ziegler works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Tzeng working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ziegler has passed into half guard!
Tzeng is pressing down on Ziegler's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Tzeng looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ziegler has picked Tzeng up and slammed him! Tzeng can't keep hold of the triangle and Ziegler manages to pass to side control!
Tzeng tries to buck Ziegler off but Ziegler is having none of it.
Tzeng can't do much from the bottom here.
Tzeng being controlled for a moment.
Tzeng is trying to control Ziegler's posture but Ziegler avoids it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tzeng is looking to reverse the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shu Fang Tzeng dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Tzeng takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like Shu Fang Tzeng has been cut.
Tzeng shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2#
Tzeng shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Tzeng pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ziegler is keeping the position for now.
Tzeng won't allow Ziegler to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Tzeng drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ziegler looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ziegler looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ziegler! #REVR#
Tzeng tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ziegler wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1#
Tzeng struggling a bit here.
A lull in the action here as Ziegler stalls from top position.
Tzeng manages to get back to half guard.
Tzeng tries to get to full guard but Ziegler has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Tzeng looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Tzeng is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ziegler pulls his head out easily.
Shu Fang Tzeng has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tzeng trying to hold on to Ziegler's head to control him but Ziegler postures up.
Tzeng moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Tzeng looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Tzeng escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ziegler gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Tzeng is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ziegler is aware though and is defending well.#T3##SUB2#
Tzeng is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ziegler is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Tzeng has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ziegler can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Tzeng had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ziegler defends it easily.#SUB2#
Tzeng working for a triangle but Ziegler defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Tzeng escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ziegler gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Tzeng looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ziegler has picked Tzeng up and slammed him! Tzeng can't keep hold of the triangle and Ziegler manages to pass to side control!
Tzeng tries to buck Ziegler off but Ziegler is having none of it.
Ziegler controls the position from side control.
Tzeng can't do much from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Shu Fang Tzeng will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Shu Fang Tzeng's cut.
That's time! Ziegler's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Tzeng tries to clinch but Ziegler moves away
and Ziegler counters with an outside leg kick.
Ziegler scores with the left hand. Tzeng knows he should have avoided that one.
Ziegler lands with a cross.
Tzeng tries to clinch up but Ziegler circles away and keeps his distance.
Ziegler quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Tzeng goes for a double leg but Ziegler avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ziegler continues to drive forward.
Ziegler throws out a powerful jab.
Ziegler with a hook.
Tzeng doesn't manage to clinch there - Ziegler circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tzeng gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ziegler counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Tzeng is rocked!
Tzeng walks into a jab.
Tzeng is still on wobbly legs! Can Ziegler finish him?#T1#
Ziegler slaps away a takedown attempt from Tzeng, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A little feinted left hand from Ziegler on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mike Ziegler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shu Fang Tzeng.
Tzeng tries to close the distance and clinch but Ziegler swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tzeng seems to have recovered his senses.
Ziegler scores with a spinning back kick!
Ziegler scores with a shot to the body.
Tzeng takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tzeng changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ziegler tries to avoid it but Tzeng manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ziegler to the ground. Ziegler escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ziegler half committed to a counter leg kick.
Tzeng needs to keep his hands up - Ziegler had a free shot at his head there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ziegler.
Ziegler swats away the attempt to clinch by Tzeng.
Mike Ziegler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##TD2#
Tzeng scores with a takedown into Ziegler's guard.#SUB2#
Tzeng drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ziegler dives on top into guard.#REVR#
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!
Tzeng is trying to keep Ziegler in close.
#SUB2#
Tzeng is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ziegler is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3##SUB2#
Ziegler avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ziegler stays in close to Tzeng's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Tzeng is looking for a triangle here but Ziegler uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Ziegler gets to mount! Tzeng was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tzeng is trying to escape the mount.
Tzeng manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Tzeng wants to get back to full guard.
Ziegler seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tzeng does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ziegler is thwarting Tzeng's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Tzeng looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ziegler throwing shots but Tzeng is blocking nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Ziegler showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tzeng 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Shu Fang Tzeng!
A determined Shu Fang Tzeng didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it! |
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Event:
DC 61: Dochenko vs Talvela
Date: Jun 17, 2023 |
#R1#
Ziegler is looking to slow Thibodeaux down with leg kicks.
Ziegler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thibodeaux let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Thibodeaux misses with a straight left.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Ziegler scores with a punch to the head.
Thibodeaux punishes Ziegler's body with a nice straight punch.
Ziegler lands with a hook. Thibodeaux tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ziegler looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ziegler walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ziegler on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ziegler throws a sloppy body shot
and Thibodeaux counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ziegler misses the body punch
and Thibodeaux connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Thibodeaux throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ziegler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ziegler is looking to counter punch.
Ziegler avoids the body shot from Thibodeaux.
Ziegler throws a quick counter kick to the body but Thibodeaux avoids it.
Thibodeaux scores with a nice strike.
Thibodeaux throws a lazy uppercut
and Ziegler counters with a nice uppercut.
Ziegler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thibodeaux throws a jab but it's blocked by Ziegler.
Thibodeaux swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ziegler tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T2#
Thibodeaux lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ziegler at a distance.
Thibodeaux jabs Ziegler right on the nose. Ziegler blinks but takes it well.
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot.
Ziegler is looking to counter punch.
Ziegler misses with a jab to the body
and Thibodeaux counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ziegler 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.
Thibodeaux looks to throw the jab but Ziegler is out of range.
It looked like Ziegler was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Thibodeaux.
Ziegler misses with a looping right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thibodeaux misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Ziegler was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Thibodeaux.
Ziegler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thibodeaux.
Ziegler fires out a quick counter leg kick but Thibodeaux just manages to avoid it.#T3#
Thibodeaux swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ziegler counters with an inside leg kick.
Thibodeaux connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ziegler throws a half hearted mid kick.
Thibodeaux lands a nice shot to the body.
Thibodeaux misses with a looping left.
It looked like Ziegler was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Thibodeaux.
Ziegler is looking to wear down Thibodeaux with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Thibodeaux jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ziegler takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A low kick from Ziegler misses
and Thibodeaux connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Thibodeaux throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ziegler ducks under a wild hook from Thibodeaux.
The fighters circling - Thibodeaux throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ziegler with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Thibodeaux throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ziegler on the side of the head.
A jab from Thibodeaux misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thibodeaux misses with an uppercut.
Thibodeaux looks to land a right hand but Ziegler moved out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kaiden Thibodeaux dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Ziegler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thibodeaux.
Ziegler swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ziegler wants to slow Thibodeaux down by chopping away at his legs.
Thibodeaux appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Thibodeaux throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ziegler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ziegler manages to avoid it.
Ziegler was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kaiden Thibodeaux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thibodeaux takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Thibodeaux misses with a looping left.
Kaiden Thibodeaux seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Thibodeaux.
Ziegler looks to score with a jab to the body but Thibodeaux is just out of range.
Thibodeaux let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ziegler misses with a lunging right hand
and Thibodeaux counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Ziegler lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A shot to the liver by Thibodeaux. Beautiful body shot.
Thibodeaux takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A shot to the liver by Ziegler. Beautiful body shot.
Thibodeaux throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ziegler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Thibodeaux in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Ziegler moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ziegler is looking to land body kicks.
Ziegler throws a looping overhand right but Thibodeaux ducks down to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Thibodeaux misses.#T2#
Thibodeaux misses with a shot to the body
and Ziegler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thibodeaux tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ziegler was well out of range. Poor timing from Thibodeaux.
As Thibodeaux backs away, Ziegler returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ziegler throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot.
Ziegler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux digs a good body shot into Ziegler's ribs.
Thibodeaux connects with a jab.
Thibodeaux bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Thibodeaux uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ziegler throws a push kick but Thibodeaux slaps the foot to one side.
A little jabbing left from Thibodeaux on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice body punch from Thibodeaux.
Ziegler lands with a straight right. Thibodeaux didn't see that one coming.#ROC#Thibodeaux is rocked!
Thibodeaux just misses with a punch to the body.
Ziegler feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Thibodeaux is still on wobbly legs! Can Ziegler finish him?
Thibodeaux uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ziegler.
A nice side step and Thibodeaux releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Thibodeaux seems to have recovered his senses.
Thibodeaux throws a right hand that misses
and Ziegler counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thibodeaux. Ziegler does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Thibodeaux keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ziegler throws out a leg kick but Thibodeaux moves out of range and Ziegler only half commits.
Thibodeaux fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ziegler looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Thibodeaux throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thibodeaux swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook.
Ziegler connects with a looping right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Ziegler dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Ziegler takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ziegler is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nice uppercut there from Ziegler.
Ziegler throws a head kick but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Ziegler needs to keep his hands up - Thibodeaux had a free shot at his head there.
Thibodeaux uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ziegler.
Thibodeaux throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ziegler counters with a huge left! Thibodeaux is in big trouble! He's backing up but Ziegler isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Thibodeaux from any more damage. A dominating finish by Ziegler!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Ziegler!
After winning the bout, Mike Ziegler 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:
DC 50: Half Century Special!
Date: May 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Ziegler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bogo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ziegler throws a body punch but Bogo moves out of range.
Bogo explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ziegler takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Bogo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ziegler.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Ziegler misses #TD2#
so Bogo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ziegler working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bogo. #SUB2#
Bogo drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ziegler manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bogo has Ziegler in his guard.#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
Bogo throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Ziegler escapes and throws Bogo's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Bogo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bogo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ziegler off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Ziegler is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Bogo gets his way!
#SUB2#
Bogo working for a choke but Ziegler reverses nicely into Bogo 's guard. #T2#
Ziegler controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Bogo has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Ziegler is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Bogo.
Bogo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ziegler wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3#
Ziegler controls the position.
Bogo gets back to half guard.
Bogo tries to kick Ziegler off but Ziegler keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ziegler wants to pass the guard but Bogo is defending well. #SUB2#
Bogo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ziegler pulls his head out easily. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Bogo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bogo felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Ziegler sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ziegler's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Bogo dominated that round.
That's time! Ziegler's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Ziegler circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bogo lands a high kick!
Bogo tries to clinch but Ziegler is having none of it.
Bogo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ziegler.
Bogo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bogo.
Ziegler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ziegler avoids the head kick by Bogo.
Bogo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T1#
Ziegler misses with a head kick.
Ziegler throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Bogo counters with a single leg into guard. Ziegler didn't expect that.
Ziegler is adopting a defensive guard.
Bogo scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Bogo drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ziegler manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bogo has Ziegler in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Bogo throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ziegler uses it to pass to side control.
#T2#
A lull in the action here.
Bogo can't do much from the bottom here.
Bogo wants to get back to his feet but Ziegler is dominant here and he's now got Bogo's back!#T3#
Bogo turns into Ziegler and is now in his guard.
Ziegler avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Bogo drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ziegler looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ziegler looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ziegler! #REVR#
Bogo is trying to work for a sweep but Ziegler has mounted him!
Ziegler content just to control the position here.
Bogo is trying to escape the mount.
#T4#
Bogo bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Bogo throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Bogo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bogo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ziegler keeping moving, preventing Bogo from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bogo throwing strikes from guard but Ziegler blocks nicely.
Bogo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Bogo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Ziegler throws an overhand right that lands on Bogo's shoulder, as Bogo tries to avoid the shot.
Bogo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ziegler defends it well.
Ziegler thows a leg kick but Bogo checks it #TD2#
and Bogo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bogo. #SUB2#
Bogo has gone for a leg lock! Ziegler slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bogo's guard.#REVR#
Ziegler not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Bogo has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Ziegler should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Bogo has tightened it up now! Ziegler should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Adam Bogo! |
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Event:
DC 44: Bollomard vs Dead 2
Date: Apr 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Ziegler throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sterling shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ziegler pinned against the cage. Ziegler gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A good leg kick by Ziegler.
Sterling fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sterling shoots for a takedown but Ziegler saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mike Ziegler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aljamain Sterling.
No luck for Sterling with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sterling tries to move into range but Ziegler moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ziegler misses with a body shot.
Ziegler with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ziegler lets loose with a powerful body kick. Sterling will feel that in the morning.
Mike Ziegler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sterling looks winded!#T1#
Nice cross by Ziegler.
Ziegler keeps Sterling at a distance using the push kick.
Ziegler pounces like a tiger and cracks Sterling with a vicious hook! Sterling is down but not out! Ziegler follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mike Ziegler!
Our winner, Mike Ziegler, 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.
In defeat, Aljamain Sterling stepped up to the mic, saying 'Whether it's Bellator, OneFC, World Series, whatever, the door's open for me. Financial stability is the most important thing for me'. |
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Event:
DC 38: Talvela vs Dye
Date: Mar 26, 2023 |
#R1#
Ziegler connects with a body shot that sends Lamez's belly button to the back.
Lamez throws a big shot that misses.
Lamez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lamez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ziegler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lamez.
Ziegler lands a head kick. Lamez smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Lamez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ziegler on the side of the head.
Ziegler throws a big shot that misses.
Lamez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lamez! But no joy.
Ziegler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lamez throws a poor cross that misses
#KD#
and Ziegler counters with a nice right hand that sends Lamez toppling to the canvas! Lamez scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Ziegler finish him?!#ROC#Lamez is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lamez loads up on a big right hand but Ziegler slips the punch.
Lamez is still on wobbly legs! Can Ziegler finish him?
Ziegler drops Lamez with a straight right hand, right on the button! Ziegler follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Ziegler!
Our winner, Mike Ziegler, 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:
DC 31: Ziegler vs Hoshino
Date: Feb 26, 2023 |
#R1#
Ziegler dodges the punch combination from Hoshino.
Ziegler goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT#It looks like Yuuji Hoshino has been cut.
Hoshino throws the kick towards the body but Ziegler avoids it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hoshino - that will leave a mark!
That kick from Hoshino tenderised Ziegler's leg. Ziegler is trying to keep his angry face on.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hoshino.
Ziegler takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ziegler throws a head kick that misses
and Hoshino counters with a low kick, right behind Ziegler 's knee.
Hoshino on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoshino throws a body shot but no joy.
Ziegler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hoshino.
Ziegler is looking to land body kicks.
Ziegler scores with a jab to the body.
Hoshino throws a leg kick which misses Ziegler's front leg but catches the back leg as Ziegler tries to avoid it.
Ziegler walks into a stiff left hand from Hoshino.#T1#
A big left from Ziegler misses.
Ziegler gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ziegler throws a sloppy head kick and Hoshino moves out of range easily.
Hoshino misses with a body shot.
Hoshino keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ziegler 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 Hoshino has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hoshino and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ziegler throws a looping overhand right but Hoshino ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ziegler. Hoshino does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from Ziegler misses.
A big right from Ziegler misses.
Mike Ziegler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ziegler misses with a hook to the body
and Hoshino counters with a nice uppercut.
Ziegler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hoshino manages to avoid it.
Hoshino blocks a head kick by Ziegler.
Hoshino throws a chopping leg kick but Ziegler manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hoshino lands with a cross. #T2#
Ziegler lands with a cross to side of his opponent's 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!
Hoshino lands with a right hand.
Ziegler fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hoshino checks a leg kick.
Ziegler stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hoshino.
Ziegler connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hoshino momentarily.
Ziegler swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hoshino counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A big right from Ziegler misses.
Hoshino throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hoshino scores with a kick to the body.
Hoshino fails to land with a series of punches.
Hoshino tries to bum rush Ziegler with a series of wild strikes but Ziegler uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hoshino has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ziegler moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ziegler wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ziegler checks a low kick from Hoshino.#T3#
Hoshino checks a leg kick nicely.
Ziegler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hoshino blocks a head kick by Ziegler.
Ziegler misses with a telegraphed body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ziegler looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ziegler throws a shot from downtown. Hoshino moves away and avoids it.
Hoshino has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Ziegler misses with a body shot.
Hoshino lands a nice shot that snaps Ziegler's head back.
Hoshino throws a shot from downtown. Ziegler moves away and avoids it.
Ziegler fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hoshino on the side of the head.
Ziegler's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hoshino under the eye.
Ziegler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hoshino steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ziegler.
Ziegler lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hoshino throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoshino takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ziegler bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hoshino's head.
Hoshino uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ziegler.
Ziegler scores with a jab to the head.
Hoshino's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ziegler under the eye.
Ziegler ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ziegler takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hoshino fakes the leg kick and cracks Ziegler in the body.
Ziegler misses with a low kick.
Ziegler connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ziegler takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hoshino slips a straight right by Ziegler.
Ziegler throws a sloppy head kick and Hoshino moves out of range easily.
Ziegler throws out a loose jab but Hoshino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hoshino connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ziegler. Ziegler circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
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 Mike Ziegler will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yuuji Hoshino's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Hoshino swings for the body but Ziegler moves out of range.
Hoshino lands a right hook to the body.
Ziegler loads up on a big right hand but Hoshino slips the punch.
Ziegler misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ziegler blocks the body kick.
Hoshino is looking to land body kicks.
Ziegler takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Yuuji Hoshino seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hoshino lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ziegler lands with a nice body punch.
Ziegler just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the body from Ziegler misses
and Hoshino counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Hoshino works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hoshino checks a leg kick.
Ziegler looks to land a body kick but Hoshino moved away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hoshino lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T1#
Hoshino lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ziegler.
Ziegler lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hoshino's sensitive parts.
A solid body kick from Ziegler.
Ziegler is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ziegler feints and then cracks Hoshino's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hoshino down.
Ziegler walks into a left hand.
Ziegler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hoshino cracks Ziegler with a right hand to the side of the head.
A lazy body kick from Ziegler
and Ziegler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ziegler looks to land a left hand but Hoshino moved out of range nicely.
Ziegler throws a head kick but Hoshino moves out of range.
Hoshino looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ziegler misses the jab.
Ziegler lands a jab to the nose.
Hoshino throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ziegler lands the left hand.#T2#
Nice body kick there by Hoshino.
Ziegler takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ziegler misses with a body shot.
Hoshino avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hoshino.
Hoshino takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ziegler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hoshino moves away.
Hoshino replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Ziegler blocks it well.
Ziegler throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Hoshino counter with a right hand.
Ziegler thuds a left hand into Hoshino's body.
Ziegler dips to his left and cracks Hoshino with an uppercut!
Hoshino checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ziegler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hoshino doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ziegler takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ziegler 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.#T3#
Ziegler connects with a right hand. Hoshino shakes it off.
Ziegler moves out of range as Hoshino throws a body kick.
Ziegler throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hoshino counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hoshino stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ziegler.
Hoshino uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ziegler.
Hoshino scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ziegler doesn't seem bothered though.
Ziegler moves out of range of the body kick.
Ziegler was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hoshino scores with a push kick.
Ziegler swings for the body but Hoshino moves out of range.
Ziegler rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hoshino moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A low kick from Ziegler is predictable there
and Ziegler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ziegler moves out of range of the strikes.
Ziegler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ziegler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hoshino moves away.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hoshino connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ziegler momentarily.
Hoshino lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ziegler's sensitive parts.
Ziegler throws a sloppy head kick and Hoshino moves out of range easily.
Ziegler lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ziegler wants to slow Hoshino down by chopping away at his legs.
Ziegler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hoshino uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ziegler.
Hoshino looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hoshino looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ziegler thinks about countering with a body kick.
Ziegler misses with an uppercut
and Hoshino cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ziegler swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hoshino counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hoshino avoids the body shot from Ziegler.
Hoshino looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Hoshino is looking to land body kicks.
Hoshino throws a body kick that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yuuji Hoshino showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Yuuji Hoshino'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. This is the final round!#R3#
Ziegler scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ziegler lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
An inside leg kick lands from Ziegler.
Ziegler digs a good hook to Hoshino's body.
Ziegler misses with a body kick.
Hoshino looks to land a combination but Ziegler avoids it well.
Ziegler swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ziegler misses with an uppercut.
Ziegler throws a hook but Hoshino avoids it easily.
Ziegler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hoshino.
Hoshino lands a head kick!
An inside leg kick lands from Hoshino.
Hoshino throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hoshino checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T1#
Hoshino blocks a low kick nicely.
Ziegler throws a head kick but Hoshino moves out of range.
Ziegler misses with an uppercut. Hoshino saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Hoshino on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hoshino swings for the body but Ziegler moves out of range.
Ziegler is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ziegler throws a front kick aimed at Hoshino's knee but Hoshino avoids it well.
Hoshino looks for the body kick but Ziegler saw that one coming.
Ziegler on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hoshino checks a leg kick.
Hoshino moves out of range of the body kick from Ziegler.
The fighters circling - Ziegler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ziegler throws a sloppy body shot
and Hoshino counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hoshino throws a leg kick which misses Ziegler's front leg but catches the back leg as Ziegler tries to avoid it.
Hoshino throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ziegler walks into a stiff left hand from Hoshino.#ROC2#Ziegler is rocked!#T2#
Ziegler moves out of range of the leg kick from Hoshino.
Oh Ziegler is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoshino throws the kick towards the body but Ziegler avoids it.
Ziegler dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hoshino. That did some damage!
Ziegler pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ziegler seems to have got his legs back now.
Hoshino throws a jab when Ziegler was well out of range.
A low kick lands for Hoshino.
Hoshino looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ziegler throws a lazy uppercut
and Hoshino counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hoshino's corner calls for a 1-2. Hoshino obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hoshino missing with a left hand there. Ziegler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big left from Ziegler misses.
Hoshino tries a quick counter leg kick but Ziegler is wise to it.
Hoshino misses with a shot to the body
enabling Ziegler to counter with a crisp jab.
Ziegler darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T3#
Ziegler scoring well with a low kick there.
Good work by Hoshino as he checks the leg kick.
Ziegler scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ziegler misses with a body shot.
Ziegler throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hoshino stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
An inside leg kick from Ziegler misses.
Ziegler takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hoshino is looking to land body kicks.
Ziegler moves out of range of the body kick from Hoshino.
Ziegler motions for Hoshino to come forward. Ziegler throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ziegler checks a leg kick nicely.
Hoshino throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ziegler stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ziegler thows a leg kick but Hoshino checks it
and Hoshino counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hoshino thuds his right hand into Ziegler's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T4#
Ziegler takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hoshino keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ziegler.
Hoshino takes a swing at Ziegler's ribcage but misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Ziegler misses its target.
Jab by Hoshino.
Hoshino misses with a body shot
and Ziegler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from Ziegler does it's job there.
Ziegler will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Ziegler throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hoshino counters with a nice kick to the body.
Nice defenses there by Hoshino.
Ziegler throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hoshino! But no joy.
Hoshino throws a good cross that connects.
A head kick misses from Ziegler.
Ziegler moves out of range of the body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Ziegler misses the target.
Some wild striking there from Ziegler.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yuuji Hoshino.
Well Hoshino 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuuji Hoshino!
A very excited looking Yuuji Hoshino 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:
Highland 216
Date: Dec 16, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Short dives in and scores a takedown into Ziegler's guard.
Ziegler preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Short throws a big elbow that misses.
Short passes Ziegler's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ziegler is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Short is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ziegler defends it well.
Short has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Short 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.
Short trying to control from half guard but Ziegler is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Short thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T1#
Ziegler blocking the ground and pound attempt from Short.
Ziegler tries to roll over but Short keeps him under control.
Short works his way into full mount!
Short prevents Ziegler from getting the reversal.
Short sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Short looking to ground and pound but Ziegler is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Short is working for a guillotine from mount but Ziegler frees his head quite easily.
#T2##SUB#
Ziegler defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Short. #SU#
Short stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Short shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ziegler as he avoids it easily.
Short will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ziegler uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Short throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ziegler's waist but Ziegler gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Short off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerry Short. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Short takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Short misses with a takedown attempt
and Ziegler counters with a slapping leg kick. #T3#
Ziegler scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Short doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice cross by Ziegler.#CUT2#It looks like Jerry Short has been cut.
Short 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.
Short misses with a takedown attempt
and Ziegler counters with a nice body shot.
Short takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ziegler uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#ROC2#Short is rocked!
Mike Ziegler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ziegler!
Short is breathing heavily.
Short shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ziegler but Ziegler pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ziegler drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Short right on the button. Short goes down! Ziegler follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Ziegler gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Ziegler!
Mike Ziegler decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Highland 205
Date: Nov 06, 2022 |
#R1#
Lamez scores with a jab.
Lamez throws a looping overhand right but Ziegler ducks down to avoid it.
Lamez just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromZiegler.
A big left from Lamez misses.
Lamez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ziegler.
Lamez throws a hook to the side of Ziegler's head but Ziegler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lamez moves out of range as Ziegler strikes.
Ziegler walks into a jab.
Lamez throws out a powerful jab.
Scottie Lamez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lamez scores with the left hand. Ziegler knows he should have avoided that one.
Lamez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ziegler throws a low kick but Lamez moves out of range easily.
A slow jab from Lamez misses its intended target.
Ziegler swings for the body but Lamez moves out of range.
Lamez throws out a loose jab but Ziegler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ziegler takes one to the chin there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ziegler scores with a kick to the midsection.
Lamez throws a hook to the side of Ziegler's head but Ziegler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lamez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Lamez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice jab there from Lamez.
Lamez throws a hook but Ziegler avoids it easily.
Lamez's corner calls for a 1-2. Lamez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ziegler looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lamez throws a shot from downtown. Ziegler moves away and avoids it.
Ziegler takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ziegler with a nice calf kick.
Lamez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lamez lunges at Ziegler with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ziegler's hand.
Ziegler tries to land a front kick but Lamez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ziegler takes a swing at Lamez's ribcage but misses.
Lamez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lamez catches Ziegler with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lamez misses with an uppercut.
Ziegler is looking to counter punch.
Ziegler misses with an uppercut. Lamez saw that one coming.
Ziegler takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lamez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ziegler.#T2#
Ziegler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ziegler slips under a jab.
Ziegler slips under a jab from Lamez.
Nice shot by Lamez.
Ziegler takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lamez catches Ziegler with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lamez throws a big shot that misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lamez.
Lamez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ziegler momentarily.
Lamez has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Lamez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ziegler has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lamez finds it's way round the side to connect with Ziegler's head.
Ziegler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lamez.
Lamez loads up on a big right hand but Ziegler slips the punch.
Lamez misses with a left hand
and Ziegler counters with a nice body shot.
Lamez 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.
Lamez misses with a hook
and Ziegler counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lamez thinking.
Lamez misses the jab.#T3#
Lamez connects with the punch.
Lamez throws a hook but Ziegler blocks it.
Lamez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ziegler.
Lamez misses with an uppercut.
Ziegler looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ziegler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ziegler lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lamez will feel that in the morning.
Lamez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ziegler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lamez.
Ziegler misses with a straight left.
Lamez swings widly with a right hand
and Ziegler counters with a nice uppercut.
Lamez misses with an uppercut.
Ziegler throwing a counter right hand but Lamez manages to avoid it.
Lamez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ziegler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lamez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ziegler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lamez.#T4#
Lamez throws a right hand that misses
and Ziegler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ziegler.
Ziegler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lamez was well out of range. Poor timing from Ziegler.
Lamez misses with an uppercut
and Ziegler counters with a right hand to the body.
Lamez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ziegler momentarily.
Ziegler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lamez was well out of range. Poor timing from Ziegler.
Ziegler moves out of range as Lamez strikes.
Lamez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ziegler throws out the jab.
Lamez cracks Ziegler with an open hand slap.
Lamez misses with a hook.
Lamez throws a lazy right hand but Ziegler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ziegler appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ziegler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lamez.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ziegler lands with a nice body kick.
Lamez misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ziegler moves out of range as Lamez strikes.
Ziegler slips a straight right by Lamez.
An attempted straight right counter from Ziegler misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Scottie Lamez 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#
Lamez looks to land a left hand but Ziegler moved out of range nicely.
Ziegler closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lamez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ziegler moves out of range as Lamez strikes.
Lamez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Zieglers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ziegler chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lamez cracks Ziegler with an open hand slap.
Lamez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ziegler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ziegler appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lamez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ziegler takes a swing at Lamez's ribcage but misses.
Lamez checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lamez swings widly with a right hand
and Ziegler counters with a three punch combo that has Lamez backing up. Lamez nods at Ziegler to acknowledge the strikes.#ROC#Lamez is rocked!
Ziegler ducks under a wild hook from Lamez.
Lamez is still on wobbly legs! Can Ziegler finish him?
Lamez throws a lazy uppercut
and Ziegler counters with a body 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!
Ziegler just misses with a punch to the body.
Lamez seems to have recovered his senses.
Ziegler slips under a jab.
Ziegler is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lamez 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.
Lamez misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Lamez misses with a left hand
and Ziegler counters with a right hand to the body.
Lamez swings widly with a right hand
and Ziegler counters with a low kick, right behind Lamez 's knee.
Ziegler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lamez.
Lamez misses with a looping left.
Lamez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ziegler.
Ziegler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lamez.
Lamez throws out a loose jab but Ziegler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lamez looks to land a right hand but Ziegler moved out of range.
Ziegler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ziegler throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lamez clobbers Ziegler with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ziegler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ziegler takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lamez misses with a hook.
Ziegler appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lamez throws an off balance right hand
and Ziegler counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T2#
Lamez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ziegler's hands.
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 jab from Lamez misses.
Lamez lands a head shot.
Ziegler is looking to wear down Lamez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lamez throws a lazy uppercut
and Ziegler counters with a low kick, right behind Lamez 's knee.
Ziegler tries to bum rush Lamez with a series of wild strikes but Lamez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lamez looks to throw the jab but Ziegler is out of range.
Lamez looks to land a right hand but Ziegler moved out of range.
Lamez throws a hook but Ziegler avoids it easily.#KD#
Ziegler lands a big uppercut and Lamez crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Lamez looks OK. Ziegler waves Lamez back to his feet!
Ziegler takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ziegler lands a front kick.
Lamez throws a hook to the side of Ziegler's head but Ziegler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#KD#
Ziegler feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Lamez sprawling to the canvas! Lamez rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Ziegler finish him?!
Lamez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lamez looks to throw the jab but Ziegler is out of range.
Ziegler swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Lamez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ziegler.
A cross from Lamez lands.
Lamez throws a hook but Ziegler blocks it.
Lamez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lamez throws an off balance right hand
and Ziegler counters with a nice uppercut.
Ziegler takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lamez throws a hook but Ziegler avoids it easily.
Lamez moves out of range of the body kick.
Ziegler lands an overhand right.
Lamez scores with a nice right hand.
Ziegler fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lamez throws out a counter right but Ziegler avoids it with no problem.
Ziegler wants to land a leg kick but Lamez is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Ziegler.
Lamez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ziegler.#T4#
Ziegler defending well as Lamez loads up on a big left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lamez thuds his right hand into Ziegler's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ziegler throws the left hand but Lamez avoids the punch easily.
Lamez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#KD#
and Ziegler counters with a crisp right hand that drops Lamez! Ziegler lets Lamez back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Ziegler with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lamez to score with a decent uppercut.
Lamez throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ziegler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lamez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lamez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ziegler.
Ziegler half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ziegler misses with a body kick.
Ziegler throws a shot from downtown. Lamez moves away and avoids it.
Lamez misses with a hook
and Ziegler counters with a low kick, right behind Lamez 's knee.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lamez moves out of range of the body kick from Ziegler.
Lamez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lamez scores with a hook.
Ziegler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lamez.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Ziegler dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Lamez throws a lazy uppercut
#KD#
and Ziegler counters with a nice right hand that sends Lamez toppling to the canvas! Lamez scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Ziegler finish him?!
Lamez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ziegler's head.
Lamez misses with a right hand
and Ziegler counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lamez thinking.
Lamez lands a jab to the head.
Ziegler slips under a jab from Lamez.
Lamez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ziegler.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lamez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lamez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ziegler.
Lamez tests Ziegler's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lamez throws a jab but it's blocked by Ziegler.
Ziegler throws a body shot but no joy.
Lamez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ziegler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lamez misses with an uppercut. Ziegler saw that one coming.
Lamez misses with a hook. Ziegler ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Ziegler misses with a hook.
A little jabbing left from Lamez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ziegler ducks right into an uppercut from Lamez.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ziegler. Lamez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ziegler throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lamez throws an overhand right that lands on Ziegler's shoulder, as Ziegler tries to avoid the shot.
Lamez misses with an uppercut.
Lamez throws an off balance right hand
and Ziegler counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ziegler slips under a jab.
Ziegler is looking to counter punch.
Lamez throws a good cross that connects.
Ziegler walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lamez lands a glancing blow to the side of Ziegler's head.
Ziegler scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ziegler moves out of range as Lamez strikes.#KD#
Ziegler cracks Lamez with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Ziegler has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Lamez to stand back up!
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!
Lamez throws a looping overhand right but Ziegler ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Ziegler slips under a jab from Lamez.
Lamez misses with an uppercut. Ziegler saw that one coming.
Ziegler throwing a counter right hand but Lamez manages to avoid it.
Lamez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ziegler slips under a jab.
Ziegler feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ziegler needs to keep his hands up - Lamez had a free shot at his head there.
Ziegler blocks a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Lamez misses the target.
Ziegler throws a quick counter kick to the body but Lamez avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Lamez misses the target.
Ziegler throws a head kick but Lamez moves out of range.
Lamez connects with a crisp jab.
Lamez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lamez misses with a looping right.
Lamez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lamez clobbers Ziegler with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ziegler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
That kick from Ziegler tenderised Lamez's leg. Lamez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lamez misses with an uppercut
and Ziegler counters with a right hand to the body.
Lamez lands an overhand right.
Lamez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lamez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ziegler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lamez.
Ziegler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lamez throws out the jab.
Lamez throws a lazy right hand but Ziegler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lamez lands with an uppercut that bounces Ziegler off the cage and back into range.
Nice defenses there by Ziegler.
Lamez misses with a looping right.
Ziegler throws a head kick that misses.
Lamez misses with a straight left.
Lamez throws a big shot that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Ziegler misses the target.
Ziegler slips under a jab.#T4#
Ziegler closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Decent striking displayed by Ziegler there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lamez misses with an uppercut
and Lamez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lamez throws a jab but it's blocked by Ziegler.
Lamez misses with an uppercut
and Ziegler counters with a low kick, right behind Lamez 's knee.
Lamez throws a right hand that misses
and Ziegler counters with a huge left! Lamez is in big trouble! He's backing up but Ziegler isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Lamez from any more damage. A dominating finish by Ziegler!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Ziegler!
A relieved looking Mike Ziegler 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:
Highland 197
Date: Oct 07, 2022 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Ziegler lands with a straight right. Murphy didn't see that one coming.#CUT#It looks like Seamus Murphy has been cut.
The crowd cheers as Ziegler lands an impressive looking overhand right. Murphy doesn't seem phased though.#ROC#Murphy is rocked!
Ziegler scores with a nice right hand.
Murphy is still on wobbly legs! Can Ziegler finish him?
Ziegler bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Murphy seems to have recovered his senses.
A head kick misses from Ziegler.
Murphy tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ziegler ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ziegler cracks a nice hook into Murphy's ribs.
Ziegler definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#KD#
Ziegler sends Murphy crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Ziegler is motioning to the referee to let Murphy up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#T1#
Ziegler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mike Ziegler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#KD#
Ziegler cracks Murphy with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Ziegler has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Murphy to stand back up!
Ziegler lands a jab to Murphy's midsection.
Ziegler throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Murphy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ziegler chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ziegler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Ziegler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Murphy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ziegler.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Ziegler connects with a body shot that sends Murphy's belly button to the back.
Ziegler throws a body shot but no joy.
Murphy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ziegler defends it well.
Ziegler lands a nice shot that snaps Murphy's head back.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ziegler darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT#That has opened up Seamus Murphy's cut even more.#T3#
Ziegler throws a leg kick which misses Murphy's front leg but catches the back leg as Murphy tries to avoid it.
Ziegler takes a swing at Murphy's ribcage but misses.
Ziegler scores with a jab. Murphy acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ziegler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murphy manages to avoid it.
Ziegler is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ziegler loads up on a big right hand but Murphy slips the punch.
Murphy feints the counter takedown.
Ziegler lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T4#
Murphy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A low kick from Ziegler misses #TD2#
so Murphy counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ziegler looking for a sweep. Not yet Ziegler, not yet. #SU2#
Murphy gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Ziegler lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A cross from Ziegler lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Ziegler dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Seamus Murphy'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#
Ziegler connects with a good right hand that stumbles Murphy. Murphy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ziegler scores with a push kick.
Murphy bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Ziegler comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Murphy falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Murphy was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mike Ziegler!
Mike Ziegler thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Highland 187
Date: Sep 02, 2022 |
#R1#
Tarver is looking to clinch.
Ziegler keeps the fight on the outside.
Tarver looks to clinch
and Ziegler counters with a left and a right that stings Tarver.
Ziegler throws a body kick that misses.
Tarver tries to clinch but Ziegler is having none of it. #CL2#
Tarver closes the distance and pushes Ziegler back into the cage.#TD2#
Tarver ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Tarver no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Ziegler engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Tarver is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ziegler postures up.
#T1#
Ziegler not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ziegler has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tarver looking to control.
Tarver has his hands on Ziegler's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Tarver has his foot on Ziegler's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ziegler works his way back into a safe position though.
Tarver looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Tarver is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ziegler defends well.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ziegler controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Tarver has his foot on Ziegler's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ziegler works his way back into a safe position though.
Ziegler stays in close to Tarver's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Tarver has his foot on Ziegler's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ziegler works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Tarver throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T3##SUB2#
Ziegler avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Ziegler got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tarver has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ziegler has managed to get both his arms back between Tarver's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Tarver looking for a guillotine here but Ziegler defends easily.
Tarver controlling the position.#T4##SUB2#
Tarver looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Ziegler lying in Tarver's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Tarver decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Ziegler taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Antonio Tarver!
Antonio Tarver is the new bantamweight champion!
After winning the bout, Antonio Tarver 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:
Highland 179
Date: Jul 29, 2022 |
#R1#
Thibodeaux sizes up Ziegler with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ziegler displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Ziegler scores with a body shot.
Ziegler goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A slow jab from Thibodeaux misses its intended target.
Thibodeaux thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thibodeaux misses with an uppercut. Ziegler saw that one coming.
Thibodeaux punishes Ziegler's body with a nice straight punch.
Ziegler avoids the body shot from Thibodeaux.
Ziegler flicks out a counter leg kick but Thibodeaux steps away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ziegler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux jabs at Ziegler's body.
Ziegler buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ziegler walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Thibodeaux throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ziegler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ziegler doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1#
Thibodeaux pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thibodeaux definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Thibodeaux lands a nice shot to the body.
Thibodeaux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ziegler tries a quick counter leg kick but Thibodeaux is wise to it.
Thibodeaux lands with an overhand left.
Ziegler looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Thibodeaux throws a shot from downtown. Ziegler moves away and avoids it.
Thibodeaux throws a sloppy body shot
and Ziegler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thibodeaux is looking to wear down Ziegler with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Thibodeaux scores with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Thibodeaux. Beautiful body shot.
Thibodeaux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thibodeaux throws a body punch but Ziegler moves out of range.
Nice body kick from Ziegler.
Thibodeaux throws a right hand that misses
and Ziegler counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thibodeaux throws an overhand right that lands on Ziegler's shoulder, as Ziegler tries to avoid the shot.
Ziegler misses with a low kick.
Kaiden Thibodeaux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thibodeaux throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL#
Thibodeaux rushes Ziegler and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Thibodeaux misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short body shot lands from Thibodeaux as the two fighters clinch.
Thibodeaux blocks a body shot from Ziegler. #BC#
Thibodeaux breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thibodeaux throws a lazy uppercut
and Ziegler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thibodeaux misses with an uppercut. #CL#
Thibodeaux closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Thibodeaux scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ziegler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux is looking to break free of the clinch but Ziegler has double underhooks. #T3#
Good body shot from Thibodeaux.
#BC2#
Ziegler manages to break the clinch.
Thibodeaux throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Thibodeaux forces Ziegler back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Ziegler manages to break the clinch.
Ziegler moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Thibodeaux clinches. #BC2#
Ziegler breaks from the clinch.
Ziegler takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Thibodeaux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice jab there from Thibodeaux. #CL#
Thibodeaux takes the fight into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Thibodeaux.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ziegler. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ziegler cracks Thibodeaux with a nice body shot.
Ziegler blocking some punches.
Thibodeaux lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ziegler backwards.
Thibodeaux lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Ziegler fails to land.
Ziegler tries a body shot but Thibodeaux blocks it.
Ziegler misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
Thibodeaux breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch up but Ziegler circles away and keeps his distance.
Thibodeaux staying out of range there.
Thibodeaux throws a right hand that misses
letting Ziegler counter with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thibodeaux connects with a right hand. Ziegler shakes it off.
Ziegler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ziegler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ziegler throws an off balance right hand
letting Thibodeaux counter with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kaiden Thibodeaux dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Good shot there by Thibodeaux.
Ziegler has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thibodeaux looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ziegler counters with a body kick.
Thibodeaux 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.
Thibodeaux misses with a wild body shot.
Thibodeaux looks to score with a jab to the body but Ziegler is just out of range.
Thibodeaux backing away here, and Ziegler unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Thibodeaux rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ziegler counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Thibodeaux blocks a leg kick.
Thibodeaux throws a poor cross that misses
#KD2#
and Ziegler counters with a nice right hand that sends Thibodeaux toppling to the canvas! Thibodeaux scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Ziegler finish him?!#ROC2#Thibodeaux is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice cross by Thibodeaux.
Oh Thibodeaux is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ziegler steps in with a hook that catches Thibodeaux right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Ziegler follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Thibodeaux looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Ziegler!
Mike Ziegler is the new bantamweight champion!
After winning the bout, Mike Ziegler 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:
Highland 174
Date: Jul 10, 2022 |
#R1#
Valentino wants to clinch up but Ziegler keeps it at a distance.
Valentino lands a jab to the nose.
Valentino throws a jab when Ziegler was well out of range.#CL#
Ziegler rushes Valentino and presses him up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Valentino.
Ziegler digs a right hand into Valentino's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Valentino's gas tank.
Ziegler lands a hook that snaps the head of Valentino backwards.
Ziegler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ziegler tries a body shot but Valentino blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Ziegler.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ziegler lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ziegler lands a right hand.
Valentino fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ziegler throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Valentino blocking some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valentino lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ziegler backwards. #T1#
Ziegler swings wildly with an uppercut but Valentino uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Ziegler on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Valentino scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ziegler pushes Valentino back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Valentino fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Valentino scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Valentino prevents a body shot from Ziegler.
Valentino misses with the head strike.
Ziegler working aggressively here.
Valentino blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ziegler.
Ziegler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ziegler lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Valentino tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Valentino blocks a body shot from Ziegler.
Ziegler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ziegler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Valentino's elbow.
Valentino misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Ziegler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Valentino tries to stall but Ziegler uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Valentino swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valentino blocks a body shot from Ziegler.
Ziegler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ziegler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ziegler pushes Valentino back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ziegler blocking some punches.
Ziegler scores with a shot to the side of Valentino's head.
Ziegler lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ziegler.
Ziegler lands a hook that snaps the head of Valentino backwards.
Ziegler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ziegler definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Valentino looking to stall.
Valentino misses with the head strike.
Valentino fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ziegler lands a body shot.
Ziegler lands a nice shot to the body.
Valentino looks winded!#T3#
Ziegler lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ziegler lands a nice shot to the body.
Ziegler lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Valentino or not.
A right hand to the body from Ziegler.
Ziegler lands with a light punch inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Ziegler.
Ziegler throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ziegler lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Valentino or not.
Ziegler digs a right hand into Valentino's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Valentino's gas tank.
Ziegler presses Valentino against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ziegler lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Ziegler on the inside.
Ziegler throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Valentinos 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!
Ziegler working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ziegler lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Valentino backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Ziegler.
A shot in the inside from Ziegler.
Ziegler misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Valentino fails to land. #T4#
Ziegler lands with a light punch inside.
Ziegler lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ziegler.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ziegler.
Ziegler gets through Valentino's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ziegler lands with a left to the head. #ROC#Valentino is rocked!
Ziegler lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Valentino backwards.
Valentino is still on wobbly legs! Can Ziegler finish him?
Ziegler pushes Valentino back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Valentino doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short body shot lands from Ziegler as the two fighters clinch.
Ziegler softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ziegler lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Valentino backwards.
Ziegler makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ziegler creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Valentino with a big uppercut! Valentino tries to clinch up but Ziegler pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Valentino to the mat! Valentino covers up and Ziegler unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mike Ziegler!
A very excited looking Mike Ziegler 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.
The defeated Eros Valentino had this to say: 'I'm a lover..'. |
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Event:
Highland 158
Date: May 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ziegler.
Smith with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ziegler counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Smith tries to clinch
and Ziegler counters with a left to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Ziegler.
Ziegler throws a quick inside leg kick.
Smith wants to clinch
and Ziegler counters with a nice leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ziegler.
Randle Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ziegler lands a head shot.
Ziegler lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ziegler drops Smith with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Smith! Ziegler dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Ziegler!
Mike Ziegler thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CDFC 35:Tarver vs Valle 2
Date: Apr 10, 2022 |
#R1#
Driesen throws an overhand right that lands on Ziegler's shoulder, as Ziegler tries to avoid the shot.
Driesen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A big left from Ziegler misses.
Driesen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#TD#
Driesen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Driesen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Driesen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Driesen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ziegler's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ziegler trying to hold on to Driesen's head to control him but Driesen postures up.
Driesen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ziegler's head. #T1#
Driesen is looking to take a break and control but Ziegler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Driesen seems to be looking for submissions.
Driesen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ziegler looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Driesen content to control rather than advance.
Driesen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ziegler's head.
Ziegler won't allow Driesen to pass to mount.
Ziegler is looking for a sweep. Driesen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#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.
Driesen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Driesen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Driesen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ziegler is just riding it out for now. Driesen eventually gives up the hold.
Driesen thows a huge punch but Ziegler dodges it nicely.
Driesen is looking to take a break and control but Ziegler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Driesen throwing shots but Ziegler is blocking nicely. #T3#
Driesen trying to pass the guard but Ziegler defending well. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ziegler with a nice calf kick.
Driesen closes the distance and clinches up with Ziegler, looking for a takedown. Driesen pushes Ziegler against the cage but Ziegler circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ziegler ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ziegler throws a jab when Driesen was well out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Driesen misses its target.
Ziegler just misses with a punch to the body.
Ziegler throws a leg kick #TD#
and Driesen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Driesen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Driesen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ziegler keeping moving, preventing Driesen from controlling successfully. #T4##SUB#
Driesen drops back looking for a leg! Ziegler is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ziegler manages to kick Driesen off! Driesen jumps back into Ziegler's guard.
Driesen throwing strikes from guard but Ziegler blocks nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Van Driesen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Driesen blocks the body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Driesen misses the target.
Jab from Driesen.
Horrible takedown attempt by Driesen or perhaps it was just good defense by Ziegler, which made it look bad. #KD2#
Ziegler lands a left and a right that send Driesen crashing to the mat, dazed. Ziegler thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Driesen is rocked!
Driesen looks up at the clock. Bad move! Ziegler lands a right hand from hell, dropping Driesen. Ziegler pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Ziegler!
A relieved looking Mike Ziegler 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:
CDFC 28:Tsabalala vs Ahola
Date: Mar 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Bear closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ziegler counters with a nice body kick.
Bear throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ziegler feints a counter leg kick.
Bear wants to clinch.
Ziegler connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bear. Bear circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT2#It looks like Middle Bear has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ziegler lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bear's sensitive parts. #T1#
A left lands for Ziegler.
Ziegler lands a front kick.
Bear takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ziegler moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bear dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab, jab by Ziegler - just one landing.
Bear looks to clinch
and Ziegler counters with a big right hand! Oh Bear is in trouble here! Ziegler follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Ziegler!
A victorious Mike Ziegler 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:
CDFC 23: Lee vs Kvick
Date: Feb 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Hornby dodges the punch combination from Ziegler.
Hornby tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ziegler swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hornby shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ziegler as he jumps to the side.
Hornby misses with a series of wild punches.
Hornby will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hornby swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hornby takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Ben Hornby has been cut.
Hornby misses with a two punch combination.
A quick step to the side and Ziegler tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hornby misses with a leg kick.
Ziegler definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hornby throws a nice looking combination but Ziegler bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ziegler swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A slow jab from Ziegler misses its intended target.
Ziegler scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hornby in his tracks.
Hornby displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ziegler throws out the jab.
Ziegler 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.
Hornby throws a counter combo.#T1#
Ziegler throws a push kick but Hornby slaps the foot to one side.
Hornby throws a right and a left that Ziegler avoids nicely.
Hornby shoots in for a takedown but Ziegler shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL#
Ziegler closes the distance and clinches.
Ziegler scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hornby tries to circle away but Ziegler has him pinned against the cage.
Hornby is looking to break free of the clinch but Ziegler has double underhooks.
Ziegler misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hornby.
Hornby is trying to break the clinch but Ziegler has him pressed against the cage.
Hornby wants to break free but Ziegler has control.
Hornby is trying to force a seperation but Ziegler has the dominant position.
Hornby is trying to break free.
Ziegler working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC#Hornby is rocked!
Hornby wants to break free but Ziegler has control.
Hornby is still on wobbly legs! Can Ziegler finish him?
Ziegler lands a left hand.
Ziegler throws a big uppercut that drops Hornby! More strikes from Ziegler and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Hornby lies dazed against the cage as Ziegler celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Ziegler!
A victorious Mike Ziegler 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:
CDFC 15: Zeigler vs Tarver
Date: Jan 02, 2022 |
#R1#
Ziegler scores with a jab. Tarver acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL2#
Ziegler gets tackled into the cage by Tarver. Tarver maintains the clinch.
Tarver tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tarver jumps guard but Ziegler stands there with Tarver around his waist. Tarver gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD2#
Tarver manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Tarver had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ziegler defends it easily.
Tarver is trying to control the position but Ziegler postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Tarver is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ziegler defends well.
Ziegler is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
Tarver bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ziegler's guard. #REVB#
Ziegler looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ziegler on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ziegler tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Tarver drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Tarver as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Ziegler screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Tarver! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Antonio Tarver!
Our winner, Antonio Tarver, 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:
CDFC 11: Cash vs Havoc
Date: Dec 18, 2021 |
#R1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Ziegler.
Ziegler definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bear shoots and misses
and Ziegler counters with a nice body shot.
Jab by Bear.
Bear tries to clinch up but Ziegler circles away and keeps his distance.
Ziegler swings for the body but Bear moves out of range.
Ziegler sets himself, and Bear steps forward looking for the clinch! Ziegler avoids it this time.
Ziegler fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT#It looks like Middle Bear has been cut.
Bear walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ziegler fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A jab from Ziegler misses.
Bear misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ziegler keeps the fight on the outside.
Mike Ziegler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bear uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ziegler.
Ziegler looks to score with a jab to the body but Bear is just out of range.
Bear looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ziegler finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And Bear tries to counter it with a takedown but Ziegler pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ziegler digs a good hook to Bear's body.
Bear wants to clinch
and Ziegler counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T1#
Jab by Ziegler.
Bear takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ziegler throws a series of punches but Bear moves out of range.
Bear shoots in but Ziegler avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ziegler scores with a leg kick.
Bear darts in trying to clinch
and Ziegler counters with a huge left! Bear is in big trouble! He's backing up but Ziegler isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Bear from any more damage. A dominating finish by Ziegler!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Ziegler!
Mike Ziegler decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
FWFC 6
Date: Nov 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Ziegler misses with a straight right.
Marcos feinted with a counter takedown.
Ziegler misses with a body shot.
Marcos slips a straight right by Ziegler.
Ziegler misses with the combination.
Ziegler throws a jab but it's blocked by Marcos .
Marcos changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcos slips under a jab from Ziegler.
Ziegler misses with a double jab.
#T1#
A jab from Ziegler misses.
Marcos attempts a counter takedown but Ziegler avoids it well and moves away.
Ziegler looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ziegler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marcos is looking for a counter combo.
Ziegler misses with a wild body shot.
Ziegler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marcos .
Nice jab there from Ziegler.
Ziegler is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Ziegler fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Marcos looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ziegler misses with a telegraphed body shot
#TD#
and Marcos counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB#
Marcos tries for a kimura but Ziegler is defending well. #T2##SUB#
Marcos tries for a kimura but Ziegler is defending well. #SUB#
Marcos is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ziegler has escaped the position, nice work there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Marcos thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ziegler tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Marcos wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Marcos tries for a kimura but Ziegler is defending well.
Marcos will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ziegler isn't going anywhere.#SUB#
Marcos is trying to get an arm triangle but Ziegler is defending well. #T3#
Ziegler is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Marcos working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ziegler keeps Marcos under control for a moment.#SUB#
Marcos is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ziegler knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Marcos is trying to get an arm triangle but Ziegler is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Marcos is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ziegler knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Ziegler's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Marcos tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Marcos has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Marcos thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ziegler tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mike Ziegler 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#
A telegraphed right hand from Ziegler misses the target.
Marcos drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ziegler sprawls and moves away.
Ziegler just misses with a punch to the body.
Mike Ziegler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ziegler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marcos .
Marcos appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Marcos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marcos appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ziegler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marcos moves away.
Marcos half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ziegler loads up on a big right hand but Marcos slips the punch.
Ziegler throws an overhand right that lands on Marcos 's shoulder, as Marcos tries to avoid the shot.
Marcos swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ziegler throws a body punch but Marcos moves out of range.
Marcos half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T1#
A slow jab from Ziegler misses its intended target.
Marcos drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ziegler sprawls and moves away.
Ziegler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marcos manages to avoid it.
Marcos attempts a counter takedown but Ziegler avoids it well and moves away.
Ziegler misses with a body shot.
Marcos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marcos tries to counter with a takedown but Ziegler is quick to defend against it.
Ziegler misses with a wild body shot.
Ziegler throws a shot from downtown. Marcos moves away and avoids it.
Marcos feinted with a counter takedown.
Ziegler throws a hook but Marcos blocks it.
Marcos half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T2#
Ziegler throws a good cross that connects.
Ziegler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marcos manages to avoid it.
Ziegler digs a good hook to Marcos 's body.
Marcos slips under a jab.
Ziegler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marcos changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A combination from Ziegler does no damage.
Marcos changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mike Ziegler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ziegler. Marcos does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Ziegler misses with a straight right.
Marcos attempts a counter takedown but Ziegler avoids it well and moves away.
Marcos slips under a jab.
Ziegler misses with a hook.
Marcos drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ziegler sprawls and moves away.
Ziegler cracks Marcos with a good jab.
Ziegler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Marcos appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Marcos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ziegler. Marcos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marcos feinted with a counter takedown.#T4#
Marcos takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Marcos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ziegler.
Ziegler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marcos moves away.
Ziegler throws an overhand right that lands on Marcos 's shoulder, as Marcos tries to avoid the shot.
Ziegler throws a jab when Marcos was well out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ziegler with a nice cross.
Mike Ziegler seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ziegler lands a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Ziegler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Ziegler moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#ROC2#Marcos is rocked!
Antonio Marcos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ziegler throws a shot to the body.
A big left from Ziegler misses.
Marcos drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ziegler sprawls and moves away.
Marcos seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Ziegler shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Marcos is backing up but Ziegler catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Marcos covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Ziegler Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Ziegler!
An out of breath Mike Ziegler 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:
FWFC 4
Date: Nov 02, 2021 |
#R1#
A shot to the body from Collison misses
and Ziegler counters with a right hand to the body.
Ziegler scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ziegler throws a body punch but Collison moves out of range.
Collison smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Collison throws a body punch but Ziegler moves out of range.
It looked like Ziegler wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ziegler has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Collison finds it's way round the side to connect with Ziegler's head.
Ziegler takes one on the button.
Ziegler takes one on the button.
Collison pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Collison scores with a nice strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Collison scores with a jab to the head.
Collison looks to land a right hand but Ziegler moved out of range.
Ziegler was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Collison misses with a hook.
Collison steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ziegler.
Collison throws a right hand that misses
and Ziegler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Collison swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ziegler.
Collison ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Collison misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Collison ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Collison swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ziegler misses with a wild body shot.
Collison scores with a nice right hand.
Collison showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ziegler.
Collison dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Collison swings widly with a right hand
and Ziegler counters with a nice uppercut.
Collison dips to his left and cracks Ziegler with an uppercut!
Collison misses with a looping right.
Ziegler misses with a looping left.
Ziegler gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Collison paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Collison lands the left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Collison scores with a punch to the head.
Nice jab there from Collison. #ROC2#Ziegler is rocked!#T2#
Ziegler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Collison throws out the jab.
Oh Ziegler is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Collison tests Ziegler's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Collison throws a poor cross that misses
and Ziegler counters with a left to the body.
Collison smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Collison connects with the punch.
Ziegler moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Collison slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Collison steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ziegler.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Collison, as that shot connected.
Collison scores with a shot to the body.
Collison is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ziegler had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Ziegler misses with the combination.
Ziegler's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Collison connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ziegler scrambles back to his feet.
Collison lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Collison throws out a loose jab but Ziegler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ziegler seems to have got his legs back now.#T3#
Ziegler needs to keep his hands up - Collison had a free shot at his head there.
Ziegler fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Collison looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ziegler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Collison lands a jab to Ziegler's midsection.
Collison misses with an uppercut. Ziegler saw that one coming.
Collison loads up on a big right hand but Ziegler slips the punch.
Ziegler looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Collison slips under a jab from Ziegler.
Collison connects with a nice looking jab.
Collison bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ziegler's head.
Collison slips under a jab.
Collison 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.
Ziegler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Collison.
Ziegler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Collison.
A big left from Collison misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Collison throws out a powerful jab.
Collison scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T4#
Ziegler is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ziegler looks to score with a jab to the body but Collison is just out of range.
Ziegler misses the jab.
Collison misses with a hook. Ziegler ducked under it nicely.
Collison misses with a hook.
Collison lands with an uppercut that bounces Ziegler off the cage and back into range.
Collison misses with a lunging right hand
and Ziegler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Collison looks to score with a jab to the body but Ziegler is just out of range.
Ziegler connects with a good right hand that stumbles Collison. Collison circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Broderick Collison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A decent looking cross lands there for Collison.
Ziegler fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ziegler staying out of range there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A looping hook to the body misses from Collison. Ziegler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ziegler was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Collison takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Good exchange - Collison coming out on top.
Collison lands a jab to the nose.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Broderick Collison dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Collison looks to throw the jab but Ziegler is out of range.
Ziegler appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ziegler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Collison manages to avoid it.
Collison with a jab.
Collison fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ziegler on the side of the head.
Collison drops Ziegler with a naaaaasty hook - Ziegler is in real trouble here! Collison dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Broderick Collison!
A less than humble Broderick Collison misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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