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Event:
RISE X26
Date: Jun 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Zlobin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Santana.
Zlobin missing with a left hand there. Santana was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zlobin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Zlobin misses with a body shot.
Santana throws a right and a left that Zlobin avoids nicely.
Andrey Zlobin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santana checks a leg kick nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Zlobin.
Zlobin misses with a two punch combination.
Zlobin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Santana.
Zlobin throws a series of punches but Santana avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zlobin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Santana slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Zlobin slips a jab from Santana.#T1#
Zlobin lands a slapping body shot.
Zlobin lands with an overhand left.
Santana misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zlobin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Santana dodges the punch combination from Zlobin.
Santana dodges the punch combination from Zlobin.
We've been told by Santana's head coaches at potato place that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Santana bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zlobin throws a hook to the side of Santana's head but Santana sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Santana is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Zlobin throws out a powerful jab.
No joy there for Zlobin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Santana on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Zlobin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zlobin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zlobin just misses with a punch to the body.
Zlobin misses with a looping right.
It looked like Santana was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Zlobin.
Zlobin misses with a head kick.
Santana takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Zlobin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Zlobin misses with a combination
and Santana counters with a left to the body.
Santana avoids the head kick by Zlobin.
Zlobin throws a sloppy head kick
and Santana connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zlobin throws a leg kick that is checked
and Zlobin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Santana swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zlobin thuds his right hand into Santana's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Zlobin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Santana was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
Zlobin scores with the left hand. Santana knows he should have avoided that one.
Zlobin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Santana's sensitive parts.
Zlobin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Santana's head.
Zlobin looks to land a combination but Santana avoids it well.
Santana takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Santana takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Santana throws a hook to the side of Zlobin's head but Zlobin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zlobin's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Zlobin duly obliges.
Zlobin throws a right and a left that Santana avoids nicely.
Zlobin misses with a leg kick
and Santana counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Zlobin.
Zlobin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Santana momentarily.
Zlobin with a jab.
Zlobin slips a jab from Santana.#T4#
Zlobin throws a looping overhand right but Santana ducks down to avoid it.
Santana fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zlobin manages to avoid it.
Zlobin thumps Santana with a low kick.
Zlobin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Santana counters with a straight right hand.
Zlobin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Santana just misses with a punch to the body.
Zlobin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zlobin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Santana is able to avoid easily.
A little feinted left hand from Santana on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zlobin has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Zlobin takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#ROC#Zlobin is rocked!
Santana finds Zlobin's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Zlobin flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Santana lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Zlobin will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anthony Santana!
An out of breath Anthony Santana 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:
RISE 62:
Date: May 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Zlobin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Serra.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zlobin. Serra does a little dance to reset his feet.
That kick from Zlobin tenderised Serra's leg. Serra is trying to keep his angry face on.
Zlobin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Serra was well out of range. Poor timing from Zlobin.
Zlobin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Serra doesn't manage to clinch there - Zlobin circles away.
Zlobin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Serra throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zlobin's waist but Zlobin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Serra off to one side.
Zlobin unleashes a big counter combination but Serra bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Serra walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Serra slips under a jab from Zlobin.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Zlobin.
Serra shoots in for a takedown but Zlobin shows good takedown defense.
Zlobin throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Zlobin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zlobin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Serra was well out of range. Poor timing from Zlobin.
Zlobin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Serra wants to clinch.#T1#
Zlobin clobbers Serra with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Serra tries to land a front kick but Zlobin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Zlobin with a hook.
Serra shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zlobin sprawls well. Zlobin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Serra gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Serra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Serra throws a series of punches but Zlobin avoids them all with ease.
Andrey Zlobin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Serra moves into the clinch successfully.
Serra throws a knee to the head but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Zlobin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Serra's brow.
Serra blocks an elbow strike.#T2#
Serra is looking for a takedown.
Zlobin swings wildly with an uppercut but Serra uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zlobin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Zlobin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zlobin has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Serra doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Zlobin counters with a stiff right hand.
Zlobin takes a swing at Serra's ribcage but misses.
Zlobin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Serra. That did some damage!
Zlobin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Serra fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Serra shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zlobin but Zlobin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Serra tries to clinch but Zlobin moves out of range.
Serra looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T3#
Zlobin throws a series of strikes that have Serra backpedaling.
A left lands for Zlobin.
Serra walks into a jab.
Zlobin misses with a looping right.
Zlobin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Serra shoots in looking for a takedown. Zlobin tries to sprawl out of it but Serra keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Zlobin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That kick from Zlobin tenderised Serra's leg. Serra is trying to keep his angry face on.
Zlobin scores with a jab. Serra acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Zlobin misses with a series of wild punches.
Serra tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Zlobin manages to circle out of the way.#T4#
Serra tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zlobin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A lazy left from Zlobin finds it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zlobin throws a series of punches but Serra moves out of range.
Zlobin is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Zlobin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Serra walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Zlobin feints a jab promting Serra to slip. Zlobin then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Serra slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Serra with a poor takedown
and Zlobin counters with a nice body shot.
A head kick misses from Zlobin.
Zlobin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL#
Serra moves into range and clinches up with Zlobin.#BC#
Serra escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A low kick lands for Zlobin.
Serra swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Zlobin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andrey Zlobin dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Serra walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A lazy left from Zlobin finds it's target.
Zlobin lands a two punch combo.
#CUT2#It looks like Jack Serra has been cut.
A combination from Serra does no damage.
Serra shoots in looking for a takedown. Zlobin tries to sprawl out of it but Serra keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Zlobin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Zlobin circles away from the clinch attempt
and Zlobin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Serra takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Zlobin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A thudding body kick lands there by Zlobin!
Jack Serra is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zlobin throws a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Zlobin takes a swing at Serra's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Zlobin scores with a punch to the head.
Zlobin cracks Serra with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sloppy strikes from Zlobin. Those never looked like landing.
Serra fails with a takedown attempt.
Serra shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zlobin pinned against the cage. Zlobin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Serra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zlobin with the inside leg kick.
Zlobin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Serra looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Zlobin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Serra counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Serra. #T2#
Zlobin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Serra moves away.
Zlobin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Serra gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Zlobin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zlobin scores with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zlobin closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Serra 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.
Zlobin misses with a body shot.
Serra closes the distance looking to clinch
and Zlobin counters with a straight right hand.
Serra tries to clinch but Zlobin moves away
and Zlobin counters with a nice uppercut.
Serra misses with a takedown attempt
and Serra takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zlobin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T3#
Zlobin throws a good cross that connects.
Andrey Zlobin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Serra is looking to clinch.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Serra. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Zlobin misses with a double jab.
Zlobin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Serra momentarily.
Serra goes for a double leg but Zlobin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Zlobin continues to drive forward.
Zlobin lands a body shot.
Zlobin working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Zlobin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zlobin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Serra manages to avoid it.
Zlobin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zlobin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Serra slips under a jab.
Zlobin is looking to slow Serra down with leg kicks.
Serra on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zlobin. Zlobin obviously looking to wear him down.
#T4#
Serra tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zlobin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Serra misses with a double jab
and Zlobin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zlobin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Serra.
A low kick lands for Zlobin.
Zlobin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Zlobin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Serra ducks under a wild hook from Zlobin.
Zlobin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Serra. That did some damage!
Zlobin lands with a straight right. Serra didn't see that one coming.
Zlobin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andrey Zlobin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jack Serra's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Zlobin tests Serra's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zlobin stuffs the takedown.
Zlobin throws out a counter right but Serra avoids it with no problem.
Serra avoids the head kick by Zlobin.
Zlobin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Zlobin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Serra.
Andrey Zlobin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zlobin cracks Serra with a right hand to the side of the head.
Zlobin stalks Serra and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Serra's face. Serra staggers backwards, shaken.
Serra tries to clinch
and Zlobin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zlobin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Zlobin swings for the body but Serra moves out of range.
Zlobin cracks Serra with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A decent looking cross lands there for Zlobin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Serra shoots in and drives through. Zlobin sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Serra. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Serra walks into a jab.
Serra goes for a double leg but Zlobin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Zlobin continues to drive forward.
A little jabbing left from Zlobin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Serra drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Zlobin gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#BC2#
Zlobin breaks from the clinch.
Zlobin misses with a looping right.
Serra wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Serra throws a lazy head kick
and Zlobin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Serra walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Zlobin throws a head kick that Serra semi-blocks.
Serra is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Zlobin thuds his right hand into Serra's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Zlobin throws a hook but Serra blocks it.
Serra went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Serra avoids the body shot from Zlobin.
Zlobin throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T2#
Zlobin swats away the attempt to clinch by Serra.
Zlobin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Serra has time to react.
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!
Zlobin tries to bum rush Serra with a series of wild strikes but Serra uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Serra shoots in but Zlobin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Serra moves to clinch but Zlobin breaks away
and Zlobin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Serra thinking.
Zlobin lands a jab to the head.
Zlobin throws out a powerful jab.
Zlobin lunges at Serra with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Serra's hand.
Serra tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zlobin paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T3#
Zlobin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL#
Serra closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Andrey Zlobin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A short right from Zlobin on the inside. #BC#
Serra breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zlobin throws a big shot that misses.
Zlobin throws a right and a left that Serra avoids nicely.
Zlobin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Serra sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Serra looks for a takedown but Zlobin sprawls well.
Zlobin looks to land a left hand but Serra moved out of range nicely.
Serra throws a low kick but Zlobin moves out of range easily.
Serra shoots in for a double leg but Zlobin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Decent striking displayed by Zlobin there.
Serra stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zlobin.#T4#
Serra fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Serra gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Zlobin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zlobin connects with a solid leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zlobin scores with a kick to the body.
Serra shoots in looking for a takedown but Zlobin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Serra's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Serra darts in looking for a takedown but Zlobin gets double underhooks and turns Serra into the cage.
Serra is trying to pull guard but Zlobin turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Zlobin will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Serra up against the cage.
Zlobin cracks Serra with a nice body shot.
Jack Serra has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zlobin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrey Zlobin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zlobin 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 25:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 25:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrey Zlobin!
A victorious Andrey Zlobin 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:
RISE 53: Hunter v Assed
Date: Apr 17, 2022 |
#R1#
Zlobin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Brown's sensitive parts.
Brown throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zlobin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brown has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Brown takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Brown uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zlobin.
Zlobin throws a head kick that misses
and Brown counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A big right from Zlobin misses.
Brown was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Brown scores with the left hand. Zlobin knows he should have avoided that one.
Zlobin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zlobin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Brown on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zlobin. Zlobin obviously looking to wear him down.
A combination from Zlobin does no damage.
An attempted straight right counter from Brown misses the target.
Brown avoids a punch combination nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zlobin misses with an uppercut.
Brown misses with a hook
and Zlobin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zlobin is looking to slow Brown down with leg kicks.
Andrey Zlobin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zlobin cracks Brown with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T1#
Zlobin sizes up Brown with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Zlobin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Zlobin punishes Brown's body with a nice straight punch.
Brown looks to score with a jab to the body but Zlobin is just out of range.
Zlobin throws a jab when Brown was well out of range.
Zlobin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Zlobin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Brown at a distance.
Zlobin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Zlobin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#CL#
and Brown counters by clinching up.
Brown fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Brown.
Brown stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short left from Brown.
A short left from Brown.
Zlobin told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Brown goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brown pushes Zlobin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC2#
Zlobin breaks from the clinch.
#T2#
A big right from Brown misses.
Brown throws a big shot that misses.
Brown lands a jab to the nose.
Zlobin throws a leg kick but Brown sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Brown seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Zlobin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brown throws out the jab.
Zlobin throws a nice looking combination but Brown bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Brown takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Zlobin throws a right and a left that Brown avoids nicely.
Zlobin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zlobin missing with a left hand there. Brown was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brown tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Zlobin manages to circle out of the way.
Zlobin cracks a nice hook into Brown's ribs.
Zlobin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Zlobin.
Brown misses with a straight right.
A little jabbing left from Zlobin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zlobin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brown.
Zlobin is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#T3#
Brown throws a body shot but no joy.
Zlobin connects with a solid leg kick.
Zlobin misses with the combination.
It looked like Brown was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Zlobin.
Brown loads up on a big right hand but Zlobin slips the punch.
Brown takes a swing at Zlobin's ribcage but misses.
Zlobin misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL#
Brown closes the distance and clinches.
Brown gets through Zlobin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Brown throws an elbow but it misses.
Brown throws a punch but it's blocked by Zlobin.
Brown tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Brown.
Brown tries a body shot but Zlobin blocks it.
#T4#
Brown lands a nice shot to the body.
Brown blocks the elbow strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brown creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Brown pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Brown working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brown tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zlobin has a couple of punches blocked by Brown.
Brown lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zlobin backwards. #BC2#
Zlobin breaks the clinch.
A big left from Brown misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Brown checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
It looked like Brown wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Brown avoids the head kick by Zlobin.
Zlobin walks straight into a right hand from Brown - that's dropped him! Brown jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Zlobin from any more punishment! Zlobin complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Robert Brown!
Our winner, Robert Brown, 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:
RISE 46: Hunter v Cobb
Date: Mar 27, 2022 |
#R1#
Diego thows a leg kick but Zlobin checks it
and Zlobin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zlobin misses with a double jab.
Diego walks into a straight right hand from Zlobin.
An inside leg kick lands from Zlobin.
Diego throws a leg kick
and Zlobin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Zlobin misses with a few strikes there.
Zlobin misses with a head kick.
Diego is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Zlobin.
Zlobin tests Diego's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diego. Zlobin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diego throws a leg kick
and Zlobin counters with a stiff right hand.
Zlobin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zlobin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Diego.
Zlobin went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Diego wants to clinch but Zlobin slips to the side
and Zlobin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Good shot there by Zlobin.
Zlobin scores with a three punch combo!
#T1#
Zlobin connects with an inside leg kick.
Zlobin lands with a cross.
It looks like Zlobin has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Diego throws a low kick but Zlobin moves out of range easily.
Zlobin lands a jab to Diego's midsection.
A bone on bone clash there as Zlobin blocks the leg kick.
Zlobin tests Diego's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Diego is looking to score with low kicks.
Diego throws a low kick, looking for Zlobin's leg but Zlobin calmly moves out of range.
Zlobin missing with a left hand there. Diego was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zlobin throws a front kick aimed at Diego's knee but Diego avoids it well.
Diego tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zlobin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Diego somewhat.
Zlobin throws a hook but Diego blocks it.
Zlobin lands a head shot.#T2#
Zlobin slaps away a takedown attempt from Diego, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Diego fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zlobin manages to avoid it.
Diego wants to clinch.
Diego throws a lazy right hand but Zlobin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diego takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zlobin throws a head kick that half lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zlobin thumps Diego with a low kick.#TD2#
Diego shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Zlobin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Diego on the ground.
Diego is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Zlobin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diego landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Diego is pressing down on Zlobin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Zlobin is holding on for now.
Ground and pound from Diego.
Zlobin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Diego.
Diego looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Diego is pressing down on Zlobin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Zlobin is holding on for now.
Diego working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Diego lands with a punch from half guard.
Diego is nestled in close to Zlobin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Zlobin is trying to stand back up but Diego is controlling him
#T4#
Zlobin taking some punishment here, with Diego in his half guard.
Diego has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Diego working over Zlobin with some ground and pound. Zlobin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Zlobin is trying to stand up here but Diego is controlling him well.
Zlobin tries to get to full guard but Diego has control of the leg.
Diego working the head and body with strikes.
Diego is trying to control. Zlobin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Diego missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Diego trying to control from half guard but Zlobin is working away.
Diego landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andrey Zlobin dominated that round.
That's time! Zlobin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Diego slips a jab and a cross from Zlobin.
Diego misses with a wild body shot.
Diego throws a leg kick but Zlobin sees it coming and moves out of range.
Zlobin lands with a straight right. Diego didn't see that one coming.
Zlobin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Diego has time to react.
Nice body kick there by Zlobin.
Diego looks to clinch
and Zlobin counters with a straight right hand.
A low kick from Diego misses
and Zlobin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That kick from Zlobin tenderised Diego's leg. Diego is trying to keep his angry face on.
Diego attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego tries to clinch there but Zlobin circles away.
Zlobin appears to be looking for a big counter.
A nice leg kick lands there from Zlobin.
Diego shoots in but no luck this time.
Zlobin fails to land with a series of punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slow jab from Diego misses its intended target. #T1#
Diego is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zlobin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Zlobin keeps the fight on the outside.
Zlobin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Diego fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zlobin avoids it really well and circles away.
Zlobin is looking to counter punch.
Andrey Zlobin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Diego.
Zlobin defending well as Diego loads up on a big left hand.
Zlobin lands a front kick.
Zlobin cracks Diego with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Diego misses with a takedown attempt - Zlobin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Zlobin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Diego. That did some damage!
Diego takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Diego closes the distance looking to clinch
and Zlobin counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Zlobin lands a jab.
Diego tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zlobin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Diego tries for a takedown but Zlobin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Andrey Zlobin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zlobin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Diego.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zlobin lunges at Diego with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Diego's hand.
Don Diego seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zlobin stuffs the takedown.
Andrey Zlobin is winning the standup battle so far.
Zlobin misses with a series of wild punches.
Zlobin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Zlobin throws a hook to the side of Diego's head but Diego sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zlobin throws a leg kick that misses. #TD2#
Diego throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Zlobin was covering up waiting for the punch and Diego finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Zlobin has his feet on Diego's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T3#
Diego moves to clinch but Zlobin breaks away
and Diego takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zlobin lands with a right hand.
Diego wants to clinch but Zlobin slips to the side
and Zlobin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#Diego is rocked!
Diego is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Zlobin Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Diego is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Andrey Zlobin!
Our winner, Andrey Zlobin, 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:
RISE 37: West v Halo
Date: Mar 06, 2022 |
#R1#
Wrestler with a poor takedown
and Zlobin counters with a stiff right hand.
Zlobin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Zlobin scores with a one two! Wrestler had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Andrey Zlobin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut lands for Zlobin. That snapped Wrestler's head back.
Zlobin connects with a crisp jab.
Zlobin stalks Wrestler and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Wrestler's face. Wrestler staggers backwards, shaken.
Zlobin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wrestler shoots for a double leg takedown but Zlobin sprawls well. He's pushed Wrestler's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Zlobin scores with a three punch combo!
Zlobin sizes up Wrestler with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Zlobin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Zlobin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wrestler on the side of the head.
Zlobin works over Wrestler's head and body with a nice combination.#ROC2#Wrestler is rocked!
Wrestler takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wrestler has his takedown stuffed
enabling Zlobin to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dagestani Wrestler. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Zlobin jabs Wrestler right on the nose. Wrestler blinks but takes it well.
Wrestler walks into a jab.
Wrestler gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Zlobin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oh Wrestler is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Good shot there by Zlobin.
Zlobin connects with a right that clearly hurt Wrestler. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Zlobin proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Wrestler collapses and taps out under the pressure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrey Zlobin!
Andrey Zlobin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
RISE 31: Granger v Ihantala
Date: Feb 20, 2022 |
#R1#
Leader scores with a jab. Zlobin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Leader stuns Zlobin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Zlobin has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Leader slips a jab from Zlobin.
It looked like Leader wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Leader throws a combination that misses
letting Zlobin counter with a right hand.
Leader ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zlobin moves away.
Leader just misses with a punch to the body.
Zlobin lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Leader backs up against the cage.
Leader is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zlobin.
Leader misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Zlobin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zlobin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Leader scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zlobin doesn't seem bothered though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zlobin lands a jab to the nose.
Zlobin misses with an uppercut
enabling Leader to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Zlobin lands a lovely overhand right.
Zlobin loads up on a big right hand but Leader slips the punch.
Leader was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zlobin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Leader is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Zlobin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Leader sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Leader misses the target.
Zlobin scores with a hook.
Leader ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zlobin moves away.
Leader ducks under a wild hook from Zlobin.
Leader misses with a body shot
and Zlobin counters with a nice uppercut.
Zlobin ducks under a wild hook from Leader.#KD#
Leader lands a left and a right that send Zlobin crashing to the mat, dazed. Leader thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Zlobin is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zlobin is aggressively charging in as Leader backs up avoiding any damage. Leader tosses out a jab and Zlobin runs right into it face first! Zlobin is out cold! Leader dropped down on all fours and is barking in Zlobin's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Master Leader!
An out of breath Master Leader 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:
RISE 24: Halo v Gustavsson
Date: Jan 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Aphelios shoots in but Zlobin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A swing and a miss from Aphelios.
Aphelios tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Zlobin defends well and Aphelios ends up having to push Zlobin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Aphelios looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Aphelios swings widly with a right hand
and Zlobin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zlobin feints a jab promting Aphelios to slip. Zlobin then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Aphelios slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Aphelios looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Aphelios shoots in for a takedown but Zlobin shows good takedown defense.
Andrey Zlobin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Icarus Aphelios.
Aphelios closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #ROC#Aphelios is rocked!
Aphelios drops his hands momentarily. Zlobin doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Aphelios staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Aphelios doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Andrey Zlobin!
Andrey Zlobin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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