Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: FCL 82
Date: Apr 19, 2025

#R1#
Zass pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fry misses with a hook.
Fry looks for the body kick but Zass saw that one coming. #CL#
Zass clinches up with Fry and pushes him back against the cage.
Fry misses with a punch on the inside.
Fry has a couple of punches blocked by Zass.
Fry blocks a punch to the side of the head.
I was talking to Zass's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Zass scores with a shoulder strike.
Fry lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zass throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Zass.
Zass tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zass struggles to land a body shot inside as Fry controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Fry.
Zass is trying to maintain a safe position but Fry gets an underhook and turns Zass into the cage.
Nice body punch from Zass.
Zass working aggressively here. #T1#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zass.
Zass misses with a punch on the inside.
Fry misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fry tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zass's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zass.
Fry lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zass backwards.
Zass lands a shoulder strike.
Zass goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zass works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Zass tries to throw a body punch but Fry avoids it by throwing Zass back against the cage.
Zass lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zass.
Zass digs a right hand into Fry's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fry's gas tank.
Fry tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zass lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zass lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zass tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zass softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fry misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fry works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fry blocks a body shot from Zass.
Fry fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Fry struggles to land a body shot inside as Zass controls his hands.
Zass presses Fry against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fry prevents a body shot from Zass.
Fry doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zass gets through Fry's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Zass as the two fighters clinch.
Zass tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zass pushes Fry back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Zass tries to work over Fry's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Zass.
Fry looks winded!
Zass lands a body shot.
Zass lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC#Fry is rocked!
A short body shot lands from Zass as the two fighters clinch.
Fry is still on wobbly legs! Can Zass finish him?
A short right from Zass on the inside.
Zass lands a nice uppercut.
Zass creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Fry's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Fry drops to his knees and Zass pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Zass!
Alexander Zass retains his middleweight title!
After winning the bout, Alexander Zass thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: FCL 79 - Dux vs Darwin 3
Date: Mar 22, 2025

#R1#
Zass uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Islay.
Zass let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Islay fails with a takedown attempt.
Zass walks into a stiff left hand from Islay.
Nice defenses there by Zass.
Islay looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left lands for Islay.
Zass pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Islay avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Islay scores with a punch to the head.#T1#
Nice sprawl there from Zass as Islay shoots in.
Ardbeg Islay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zass with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Islay misses with a straight left.
A little jabbing left from Zass on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Islay swings for the body but Zass moves out of range.
Islay shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Zass counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ardbeg Islay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Islay has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zass finds it's way round the side to connect with Islay's head.
Islay slips a jab from Zass.
Zass takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Islay tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD#
Islay changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Zass looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zass looks to move to half guard but instead Islay has passed into mount! Damn!#T2#
Zass looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Zass keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Islay dominating with strikes here.
Islay looking to control but Zass is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Islay sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Zass tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Islay lands a big elbow. #T3#
Islay lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Zass hang on?
Islay sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Islay lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Islay pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Zass wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Islay.
Zass gets back to half guard.
Islay thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Islay in particular looking to stall.
Islay wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zass keeps working. #T4#
Islay prevents Zass from improving his position.
Islay lands strikes from half guard.
Zass wants to improve his position but Islay is controlling well.
Islay looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Islay 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.
Zass is looking to improve his position.
Islay stops Zass from getting back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ardbeg Islay dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Zass scores with a nice right hand. #TD#
Islay drives through with a takedown into Zass's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Zass looking for a sweep. Not yet Zass, not yet.
Islay throwing strikes but missing.
Islay is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Islay trying to control but Zass is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Islay seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Zass wants to get back to his feet but Islay is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1#
Islay throwing strikes but missing.
Islay pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zass is keeping the position for now.
Islay makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Islay wants to pass the guard but Zass is keeping the position.
Islay is looking to work some ground and pound but Zass has wrist control.
Islay postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Islay sitting in guard, not really doing much. #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.
Zass seems keen to control Islay's posture.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Islay dives in for a single leg takedown but Zass sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Zass can't find room to land a body shot as Islay controls the action.
Zass is pressed up against the cage. Islay has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Zass down to the mat. Zass avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Alexander Zass seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Islay drives through and clinches with Zass against the cage. #BC#
Islay pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zass. Islay does a little dance to reset his feet.
Islay scores with a jab. Zass acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Zass tries to land a front kick but Islay steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Zass misses with an uppercut. Islay saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Islay misses the target.
Zass keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ardbeg Islay. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Islay throws a combination that misses
and Zass makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Islay ducks right into an uppercut from Zass.
Zass scores with a body shot.
Zass throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Islay tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zass manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zass fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Islay manages to avoid it.
Zass slips a jab from Islay.
Islay uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zass.
Zass lands a body shot. #T4#
Islay with a poor takedown
and Zass counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Alexander Zass is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Islay shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zass but Zass pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Zass stuffs the takedown attempt from Islay. Islay gets slowly back to his feet.
Zass throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Islay sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Islay cracks Zass with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Zass throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Islay fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zass uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Islay.
A big right from Islay misses.
Zass looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alexander Zass will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
Islay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zass moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zass! But no joy.
Islay throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Islay tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Zass defends well and Islay ends up having to push Zass into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Zass lands a left hand that snaps the head of Islay backwards.
Zass lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC#
Islay escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Islay tries for a takedown but Zass sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Zass throws a shot from downtown. Islay moves away and avoids it.
Zass misses with a hook.
Islay connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Islay connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Islay misses with a hook. Zass ducked under it nicely.
Islay backing away here, and Zass unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Islay connects with a nice looking jab. #T1#
A big left from Islay misses.
Islay with a poor takedown
and Islay takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ardbeg Islay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zass keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zass! But no joy.
Zass misses with a wild body shot.
Zass misses with a hook.
A jab from Islay does it's job there.
Islay throws an overhand right that lands on Zass's shoulder, as Zass tries to avoid the shot.
Islay stuns Zass with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Islay shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zass as he jumps to the side.
Zass now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T2#
The fighters circling - Islay throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zass looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zass uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Islay.
Zass displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Islay.
Islay takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Decent striking displayed by Zass there.
Islay throws the left hand but Zass avoids the punch easily.
Islay misses with a looping right.
A jab from Islay misses. #T3#
Islay throws a hook to the side of Zass's head but Zass sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
No luck for Islay with that takedown attempt.
Zass avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Islay throws a poor cross that misses
and Zass connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Islay fails with a takedown attempt.
Zass scores with the left hand. Islay knows he should have avoided that one. #T4#
Islay fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Zass throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Islay swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Islay will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Islay misses with a takedown attempt - Zass sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Islay changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zass tries to avoid it but Islay manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zass to the ground. Zass escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Islay misses with a takedown attempt - Zass sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A swing and a miss from Zass.
Zass misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Islay misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Zass really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Zass throws a leg kick that misses.
Islay ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zass looks to land a right hand but Islay moved out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zass. Islay does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zass ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Islay shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zass defends it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Zass on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zass tries to land a front kick but Islay steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Zass scores with a body shot.
Zass takes a swing at Islay's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Islay shoots in for a takedown but Zass shows good takedown defense.
Zass swings for the body but Islay moves out of range.
Islay swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zass throws a hook but Islay blocks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Islay misses the target.
Zass misses the shot to the body.
Islay will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A little jabbing left from Zass on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ardbeg Islay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zass gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Islay.
Islay blocks the body kick.
Islay showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zass.
Islay throws a jab when Zass was well out of range.
Zass let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T2#
Zass clobbers Islay with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Zass throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Zass misses with a looping left.
Zass takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Zass waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Islay.
Zass walks into a straight right hand from Islay.
Zass connects with the punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zass lands with a cross.
Islay takes one to the chin there.
A lazy left from Zass finds it's target.#T3#
Islay shoots for a takedown but Zass saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice body punch from Zass.
Zass is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Zass throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Islay fails with a takedown attempt.
Islay walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Zass scores with a decent looking hook.
Islay lands a really nice looking cross but Zass seems unphased. #T4#
Zass connects with a good right hand that stumbles Islay. Islay circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice straight punches there by Zass. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Zass.
Islay tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Zass defends well and Islay ends up having to push Zass into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Islay gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Zass regains guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zass working a defensive guard here.
Zass preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Islay loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Zass keeping full guard, as Islay tries to pass.
Zass wants to stand but Islay is controlling the position.
Islay stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zass swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Zass dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Zass swats away the attempt to clinch by Islay.
Ardbeg Islay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alexander Zass is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Zass lands with a kick to the ribs.
Zass's corner calls for a 1-2. Zass obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Islay misses with a jab to the body
letting Zass counter with a right hand.
Islay has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zass slips a straight right by Islay.
Zass replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Islay blocks it well.
Nice body punch from Zass.
Islay moves forwards but Zass connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T1#
Islay darts in looking for a takedown but Zass gets double underhooks and turns Islay into the cage.
Zass is pressed up against the cage. Islay has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Zass down to the mat. Zass avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ardbeg Islay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zass fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Islay.
Zass throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Islay sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zass fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Islay manages to avoid it.
Zass throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Islay slips under a jab from Zass.
Islay needs to keep his hands up - Zass had a free shot at his head there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Islay.
Zass blocks a jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Islay.#T2#
Zass slaps away a takedown attempt from Islay, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Zass throws out a counter right but Islay avoids it with no problem.
Islay keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Zass has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Islay shoots and misses
letting Zass counter with a right hand.
Zass connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Islay gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Zass counters with a nice body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Islay has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Islay there as he acknowledges the shot.#T3#
A swing and a miss from Islay.
It seemed like Zass was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zass ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Islay moves away.
Zass throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Islay appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nice takedown defense from Zass. No joy for Islay on that attempt.
Islay closes the distance and clinches up with Zass, looking for a takedown. Islay pushes Zass against the cage but Zass circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Zass now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Zass throws a body shot but no joy.
Islay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zass moves away.
Zass scores with the left hand. Islay knows he should have avoided that one.
Zass looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Islay displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zass throws out the jab. #T4#
Islay takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Zass wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Good exchange - Zass coming out on top.#TD#
Islay shoots in and bounces Zass off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Islay looking to pass the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Islay accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Islay chips away with some ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Zass comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Zass 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:49
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 46:49
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Zass!
Alexander Zass is the new middleweight champion!
A victorious Alexander Zass thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: FCL 77 - Boxeri vs Pike 2
Date: Feb 22, 2025

#R1#
Onana slips under a jab from Zass.
A little jabbing left from Onana on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Onana moves to clinch but Zass breaks away
and Zass counters with a right hand to the body.
Zass misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Onana.
We've been told by Zass's head coaches at Berloga that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL#
Zass moves into the clinch.
Onana lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zass backwards.
Zass goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zass scores with a shot to the side of Onana's head.
Zass misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Onana misses with some punches.
Zass lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zass.
Zass pushes Onana back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zass blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Onana.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Onana throws a punch but it's blocked by Zass. #T1#
Zass tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Onana's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Onana.
Onana pushes Zass back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Onana misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zass doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Onana swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zass blocking some punches.
Come on Zass - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Onana has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Zass seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Onana can turn it around.
Onana working aggressively here.
Zass lands a right hand.
Zass doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Onana tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Onana blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zass lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zass swings wildly with an uppercut but Onana uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zass working aggressively here.
Zass lands with a right to the head.
Zass tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Onana takes a shot to the head. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zass lands a body shot.
A short left from Onana.
Onana scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zass struggles to land a body shot inside as Onana controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Zass.
Onana fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zass blocks an uppercut.
Zass blocking some punches.
Onana blocks a body shot from Zass.
Zass misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zass.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zass.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zass.
Onana effectively controlling the action here.
Nice body punch from Zass.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Onana.
Zass blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Onana lands a left hand.
Onana misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Zass tries to throw a body punch but Onana avoids it by throwing Zass back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Onana fails to land.
Zass struggles to land a body shot inside as Onana controls his hands.
Zass misses with a punch on the inside.
Onana misses with a short punch on the inside.
Onana looking to stall.
Onana misses with the head strike.
Zass lands a nice shot to the body.
Zass lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Onana or not.
Onana looks winded!
Onana blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zass doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zass lands a body punch in the clinch.
Zass lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zass gets through Onana's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Onana stalling in the clinch but Zass improves position.
Zass tries to throw a body punch but Onana avoids it by throwing Zass back against the cage.
Onana swings wildly with an uppercut but Zass uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zass tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zass working aggressively here. #T4#
Zass lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Onana or not.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zass.
Onana prevents a body shot from Zass.
Zass lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Onana prevents a body shot from Zass.
Onana blocks a body shot from Zass.
Zass tries a body shot but Onana blocks it.
Onana has a couple of punches blocked by Zass.
Zass stalls.
Zass misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zass misses with a punch to the body.
Onana blocking some punches.
Zass lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Onana prevents a body shot from Zass.
Zass takes a shot to the head.
Onana working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Zass fails to land.
Onana displaying some good clinch control by pressing Zass up against the cage.
Onana has Zass pressed against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Zass 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#
Onana scores with a one two! Zass had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Zass is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Onana can do to turn this around?
Zass connects with a body shot that sends Onana's belly button to the back.
Onana scores with a jab to the body.
Onana bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Zass's head.
A swing and a miss from Onana.
Zass was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Onana rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zass counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zass jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zass works Onana's body with a nice hook.
Zass drops Onana with a huge uppercut! Onana drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Zass is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Zass!
A very excited looking Alexander Zass 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.

Event: Sunrise 6
Date: Jan 04, 2025

#R1#
Greyvine with a nice cross.#CUT#It looks like Alexander Zass has been cut.#KD#
Greyvine scores a flash knockdown with a right hook that drops Zass to his hands and knees! The ref pushes Greyvine away as he looks to land an illegal blow. Zass got an extra few seconds to recover there, which could have made all the differences as he stumbles back to his feet. The referee looks into his eyes and decides to allow the bout to continue. Can he survive?!
Zass pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Greyvine rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zass counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Greyvine rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zass counters with a nice uppercut.
Greyvine closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Zass out cold! Zass corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Chance Greyvine!
A very excited looking Chance Greyvine 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.

Event: Sunrise 4
Date: Dec 20, 2024

#R1#
Zass tests Cholo's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL#
Zass drives through and clinches with Cholo against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zass.
Cholo misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Zass.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cholo.
Still in the clinch, Zass scores with a nice short uppercut.
Zass cracks Cholo with a nice body shot.
A body shot lands from Zass.
Cholo tries a body shot but Zass blocks it.
Zass cracks Cholo with a nice body shot.
Cholo looks winded!
Zass tries a body shot but Cholo blocks it.
Cholo misses with a punch to the body.
Zass tries to work over Cholo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zass doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zass makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cholo lands a hook that snaps the head of Zass backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Still in the clinch, Zass scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cholo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zass.
Zass tries to work over Cholo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
I was talking to Zass's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Zass lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short uppercut from Zass. #T1#
Cholo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zass misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cholo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Cholo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cholo lands a hook that snaps the head of Zass backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cholo.
Cholo trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Zass fails to land.
Cholo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zass on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zass misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Zass pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cholo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zass.
Cholo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Zass counters with a straight right hand.
Cholo misses with the body kick
and Zass counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cholo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cholo throws a lazy uppercut
and Zass counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Cholo scores with a nice strike.
Nice jab there from Zass.
Cholo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Zass scores with a nice strike.
Zass scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cholo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zass throws out the jab.
Zass fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cholo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL#
Zass has Cholo up against the ropes in a clinch.
Zass doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cholo crunches a lovely knee into Zass's ribcage.
Zass tries to work over Cholo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zass goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cholo throws a punch but it's blocked by Zass.
Cholo trying to land knees to the body.
Zass lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short uppercut from Zass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Zass dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Zass misses the body punch
and Cholo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cholo misses the jab.
Cholo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cholo misses with an uppercut
letting Zass counter with a right hand.
Zass misses the shot to the body.
Cholo throws a lazy right hand but Zass sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zass tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cholo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cholo misses with an uppercut.
Cholo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zass under the eye.#CUT2#It looks like Alexander Zass has been cut.
Zass lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Cholo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cholo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Zass tries to clinch but Cholo is having none of it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zass just misses with a punch to the body.
Zass misses with a wild body shot.
Cholo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Cholo misses with a lunging right hand
and Cholo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zass tries to clinch but Cholo is having none of it.
Good standup being displayed there by Zass as he connects with a hook.
Zass shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Alexander Zass seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cholo throws a big shot that misses.
Cholo avoids the body shot from Zass.
Cholo lands a really nice looking cross but Zass seems unphased.
Cholo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Zass throws a shot from downtown. Cholo moves away and avoids it.
Cholo throws a hook to the side of Zass's head but Zass sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cholo slips a straight right by Zass.
Zass blocks a jab.
Cholo blocks a jab.
Zass lands an overhand right.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab, jab by Cholo - just one landing.
Cholo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Zass swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Zass takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zass lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cholo circles away quickly and effectively.
Cholo 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.
Zass misses with a straight left.
Nice body punch from Zass.
Zass lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cholo at a distance.
Zass is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cholo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A slow jab from Cholo misses its intended target.
Zass moves in looking to clinch but Cholo pushes him off.
Zass with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Alexander Zass will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alexander Zass's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Cholo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Zass swings for the body but Cholo moves out of range.
Cholo throws a head kick that misses.
Nice cross by Cholo.
Zass blocks a jab.
Cholo throws a big shot that misses.
Zass moves away from the strike by Cholo.
Zass seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Alexander Zass is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zass pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zass wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cholo throws a jab when Zass was well out of range.
Nice cross by Zass.
Zass jabs Cholo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cholo looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T1#
Zass uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cholo.
Jab by Zass.
Cholo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cholo throws a head kick that misses
and Zass counters with a stiff right hand.
Zass takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cholo takes a jab right on the kisser.
The fighters circling - Cholo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zass keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cholo.
Alexander Zass is winning the standup battle so far.
Zass pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Zass closes the distance and clinches.
Alexander Zass has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Zass struggles to land a body shot inside as Cholo controls his hands.
Zass misses with a punch on the inside.
Zass swings wildly with an uppercut but Cholo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cholo misses with a punch on the inside.
Zass misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Zass throws a head punch that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zass lands a right hand.
Cholo scores with a shoulder strike.
Cholo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zass doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cholo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zass.
Cholo misses with some punches.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cholo obliges.
Zass can't find room to land a body shot as Cholo controls the action.
Han Cholo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zass throws a punch but it's blocked by Cholo.
Zass on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cholo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zass is working Cholo over against the ropes.
A short right from Zass.
Zass lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cholo backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cholo.
Zass blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cholo lands a nice uppercut.
Zass throws a head punch that misses.
Cholo tries to throw a body punch but Zass avoids it by throwing Cholo back against the ropes.

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 Alexander Zass.
Well Zass has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Zass!
A relieved looking Alexander Zass thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Sunrise 2
Date: Dec 08, 2024

#R1#
N Move takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT#It looks like Alexander Zass has been cut.
Zass connects with a good right hand that stumbles N Move. N Move circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT2#It looks like Stickem N Move has been cut.
A big right from Zass misses.
N Move takes a swing at Zass's ribcage but misses.
Nice jab there from Zass.
N Move cracks Zass with a good jab.
N Move fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
N Move throws a big shot that misses.
N Move's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zass under the eye.
Zass misses the shot to the body.
N Move throws a hook to the side of Zass's head but Zass sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
N Move connects with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
N Move takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Zass keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
N Move jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zass digs a good body shot into N Move's ribs.
N Move 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.
Zass connects with a single shot there.#T1#
Zass keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from N Move.
N Move misses the jab.
N Move throws a hook to the side of Zass's head but Zass sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zass uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from N Move.
N Move scores with a jab to the body.
N Move has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zass finds it's way round the side to connect with N Move's head.
N Move swings for the body but Zass moves out of range.
A slow jab from N Move misses its intended target.
N Move is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
N Move uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zass.
N Move sizes up Zass with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
N Move uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
N Move misses with a body shot.
Stickem N Move seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
N Move defending well as Zass loads up on a big left hand.
N Move cracks Zass with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zass misses with an attempted mid kick. #T2#
N Move throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zass ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
N Move scores with a nice right hand.
N Move throws out a loose jab but Zass uses good head movement to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Zass misses.
Zass throws out a loose jab but N Move uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zass lands with a right hand.
N Move misses with a wild body shot.
Zass ducks under a wild hook from N Move.
A shot to the body from N Move misses
and Zass counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
N Move misses with a lunging right hand
and Zass counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Zass slips under a jab.
N Move looks to land a left hand but Zass moved out of range nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
N Move misses the jab.#CL2#
Zass rushes N Move and presses him up against the ropes.
Zass misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zass lands a left hand that snaps the head of N Move backwards.
Zass tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
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 Stickem N Move will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Zass fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches N Move on the side of the head.
Zass scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Zass doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
N Move lands with a straight right. Zass didn't see that one coming.
A swing and a miss from N Move.
N Move misses with an uppercut. Zass saw that one coming.
Zass takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Zass misses with a wild body shot.
Zass jabbing away but nothing is landing.
N Move moves away from the strike by Zass.
N Move appears to be looking for a big counter.
N Move throws a shot to the body.
N Move throws a right hand that misses
and Zass counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zass uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by N Move.
Zass let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Stickem N Move is winning the standup battle so far.
N Move takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
N Move throws a looping overhand right but Zass ducks down to avoid it.
Zass moves out of range as N Move strikes.
N Move missing with a left hand there. Zass was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alexander Zass has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
N Move lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Zass lands a jab to N Move's midsection.
Zass scores with a hook.
Donk. Zass catches N Move right on the button with a cross.#ROC2#N Move is rocked!#CL2#
Zass forces N Move back against the ropes and clinches.
Oh N Move is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zass creates a bit of distance and cracks N Move with a big uppercut! N Move goes down! The referee pushes Zass away into a neutral corner and starts the count. 4,5,6,7. Will N Move make it up in time? He's still flopping around all over the place! The referee has called off the fight! Zass takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Alexander Zass!
During a confident post fight interview, Alexander Zass thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: BB-11
Date: Aug 27, 2024

#R1#
Zass swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zass is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Zass connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Zass swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Payne throws a hook but Zass blocks it.
Payne tries to move into range but Zass moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A slow jab from Payne misses its intended target.
Zass misses with an uppercut.
Payne misses with a hook. Zass ducked under it nicely.
Zass stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Payne.
Payne lands a jab.
Zass displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Payne throws out the jab.
Jason Payne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zass walks into a jab.#CUT#It looks like Alexander Zass has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice shot by Zass.
A big right from Zass misses.
Zass misses with a double jab
and Payne counters with a straight right hand.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Payne 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 Zass has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Zass and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T1#
Zass misses with a right hand
enabling Payne to counter with a crisp jab.
Payne jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Payne throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zass counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Payne throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Payne misses the shot to the body.
Payne looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Payne fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zass on the side of the head.
Nice straight punches there by Zass. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Zass.
Payne ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Payne throws a lazy right hand but Zass sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zass tries to close the distance and clinch but Payne swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zass lands a nice looking body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Zass.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from Zass.
No joy there for Payne, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zass dips to his left and cracks Payne with an uppercut!#CUT2#It looks like Jason Payne has been cut.
Payne lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zass's sensitive parts. #T2#
Zass uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Payne.
Payne throws a big shot that misses.
Payne throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zass sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zass with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Payne to score with a decent uppercut.
Zass on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Payne. Payne obviously looking to wear him down.
Payne throws a big shot that misses.
Zass lands a really nice looking cross but Payne seems unphased.
Zass defending well as Payne loads up on a big left hand.
Zass uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Payne.
Payne avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zass throws a series of punches but Payne moves out of range.
Payne waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zass.
Payne tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Zass is able to avoid easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Zass. That snapped Payne's head back.
Zass throws a body shot but no joy.
Payne is looking to counter punch.
Payne is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Payne with a hook.#T3#
Payne lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zass circles away quickly and effectively.
Zass blocks a leg kick.
Payne misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Zass counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Zass has managed to clinch.
Zass lands a left hand that snaps the head of Payne backwards.
Payne tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #TD#
Payne ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Payne no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Zass seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Zass stopping the sweep attempt from Payne.
Zass is stalling in the full guard.
Payne seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Payne looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zass controlling from the top position. #T4#
Zass won't allow Payne to sweep him here. #SUB#
Payne is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Payne looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zass is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Zass tries to free his leg and advance position but Payne is retaining full guard.
Payne wants to hit a sweep here but Zass passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Payne there!
Payne is trying desperately to improve position.#T5#
Payne slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Payne tries to get to full guard but Zass has control of the leg.
Payne is working hard here to advance position.
Zass has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
We've been informed that Zass has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Payne sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Zass wants to free his trapped foot but Payne is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Payne is looking for a sweep. Zass is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zass trying to control the pace.
Payne is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T6#
Zass is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Payne is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zass pulls his head out easily. #SU2#
Zass escapes and gets back to his feet.
Payne tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Payne throws a jab but it's blocked by Zass.
It seemed like Zass was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zass looks to land a left hand but Payne moved out of range nicely.
Zass throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Payne staying out of range there.
Zass on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Payne chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Payne throws a combination that misses
and Zass counters with a straight right hand.#T7#
Payne misses with a hook
letting Zass counter with a right hand.
Zass misses with a hook.
Zass listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Zass walks into a left hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Payne. That's going to slow Zass down.
Payne walks into a straight right hand from Zass.
Zass uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Payne.
Payne misses with a combination
and Zass cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Payne tests Zass's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Payne thows a leg kick but Zass checks it
and Zass counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Payne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zass.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Payne misses with a wild combination.
Payne tries a low kick but Zass avoids it.
Payne takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T8#
Payne throws an off balance right hand
letting Zass counter with a right hand.
Payne throws an overhand right that lands on Zass's shoulder, as Zass tries to avoid the shot.
Zass lands a jab to Payne's midsection.
A telegraphed right hand from Payne misses the target.
Payne takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Payne is breathing heavily.
Zass scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zass. Payne does a little dance to reset his feet.
Payne takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Payne walks into a jab.#CL2#
Zass forces Payne back against the cage and clinches.
Payne tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Zass lands a body punch.
Zass misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zass.
Zass scores with a shoulder strike.
Zass is leaning against Payne and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Zass scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zass lands with a short shot to the head. #T9#
Zass misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right handed body shot lands from Zass.
Zass scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zass lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Payne backwards. #ROC2#Payne is rocked!#CUT2#Jason Payne's cut is getting worse.#BC2#
Zass escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zass pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zass connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Oh Payne is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jab, jab by Zass - just one landing.
Payne leaves his chin hanging out and Zass seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Payne crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexander Zass!
Alexander Zass is the new middleweight champion!
Alexander Zass thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: BB-10
Date: Jul 30, 2024

#R1#
Zass takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL#
MacGuire has taken the fight to the clinch.
MacGuire lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short body shot lands from MacGuire as the two fighters clinch.
Zass doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zass doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
MacGuire blocks a body shot from Zass.
Zass is trying to push MacGuire away but MacGuire has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A head punch on the inside from MacGuire fails to land.
Zass throws a punch but it's blocked by MacGuire.
Zass softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zass lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zass.
Zass blocks an uppercut.
MacGuire misses with a body punch.
Zass swings away with an uppercut that misses.
MacGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zass scores with a nice hook to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zass tries to circle away but MacGuire has him pinned against the cage.
Zass lands a left hand.
MacGuire misses with the head strike.
Zass tries to throw a body punch but MacGuire avoids it by throwing Zass back against the cage.
MacGuire blocks an uppercut.
Zass swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Zass cracks MacGuire with a nice body shot.
Zass cracks MacGuire with a nice body shot.
Zass tries a body shot but MacGuire blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zass. #BC2#
Zass escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
MacGuire closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Zass lands with a left to the head.
Zass misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zass tries a body shot but MacGuire blocks it.
Zass scores with a shoulder strike.
Zass has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. MacGuire seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Zass can turn it around.
Zass lands an uppercut.
MacGuire working aggressively here.
Zass misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zass lands with a short shot to the head.
Zass lands a left hand.
Zass misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Zass breaks the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Zass lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Zass.
A slow jab from Zass misses its intended target.
Zass jabs MacGuire to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T2#
MacGuire throws a body punch but Zass moves out of range.
Zass scores with a hook to the body. MacGuire takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Zass scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. MacGuire doesn't seem bothered though.
MacGuire slips a straight right by Zass.
MacGuire tries to clinch but Zass moves out of range.
Zass stuns MacGuire with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
MacGuire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zass rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and MacGuire counters with a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Zass misses the target.
Zass throws a lazy right hand but MacGuire sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
MacGuire is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Zass.
Sean MacGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zass misses with a looping left.
Zass takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CUT#It looks like Alexander Zass has been cut.#T3#
Zass moves out of range of the strikes.
Zass connects with the punch.
MacGuire throws a hook to the side of Zass's head but Zass sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
MacGuire misses the body punch
and Zass cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
MacGuire gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
MacGuire dips to his left and cracks Zass with an uppercut!
MacGuire seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
MacGuire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zass lands a body shot.
MacGuire getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
MacGuire checks a low kick from Zass.
MacGuire tries to counter by clinching up but Zass breaks away and moves out of range.
Zass scores with a push kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zass comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T4#
Zass lands a straight punch to the body, keeping MacGuire at a distance.
Zass thows a left - swing and a miss!
MacGuire on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Zass cracks MacGuire with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
MacGuire misses with a looping left.
MacGuire is looking to clinch but Zass is avoiding it.
Zass throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck MacGuire on the side of the head.
MacGuire misses with a combination
and Zass counters with a stiff right hand.
Zass lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Zass throws an uppercut from half a mile away. MacGuire sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As Zass tries to get set, MacGuire tries to push him back and clinch up but Zass manages to avoid the attempt.
Zass throws a hook to the side of MacGuire's head but MacGuire sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
MacGuire tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Zass manages to circle out of the way.#T5#
Zass lands a jab.
Zass throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Zass lands a jab to the head.
MacGuire looks to clinch
and Zass counters with a huge left! MacGuire is in big trouble! He's backing up but Zass isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save MacGuire from any more damage. A dominating finish by Zass!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Zass!
A very excited looking Alexander Zass 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.

Event: BB-8
Date: Jul 01, 2024

#R1#
Kim throws a head kick that Zass semi-blocks. #CUT#It looks like Alexander Zass has been cut.
Kim throws a head kick that misses.
Zass looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Kim rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zass counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Zass uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kim has time to react.#CUT2#It looks like Dong Hyun Kim has been cut.#CL#
Kim moves into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Zass - that landed with a thud.
Zass lands a shoulder strike.
Zass lands with a right to the head.
Kim has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Zass after a bit of a struggle.
Zass works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kim is breathing heavily.#BC2#
Zass escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kim darts in trying to clinch
and Zass counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zass grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Kim takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Zass cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Alexander Zass!
A relieved looking Alexander Zass thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: BB-4
Date: May 21, 2024

#R1#
Pulkkinen looks to land a combination but Zass avoids it well.
Pulkkinen avoids the body shot from Zass.
Zass cracks Pulkkinen with a right hand to the side of the head.#CUT2#It looks like Repa Pulkkinen has been cut.
Zass tests Pulkkinen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zass missing with a left hand there. Pulkkinen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pulkkinen throwing a counter right hand but Zass manages to avoid it.
Zass looks to throw the jab but Pulkkinen is out of range.
Pulkkinen throws out a leg kick but Zass moves out of range and Pulkkinen only half commits.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook
and Zass counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pulkkinen connects with a right hand. Zass shakes it off.
Pulkkinen avoids the body shot from Zass. #T1#
Pulkkinen throws a poor cross that misses
and Zass counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pulkkinen scores with a leg kick.
Pulkkinen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pulkkinen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zass blocks a jab.
Zass doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Pulkkinen misses with a straight left.
Nice straight punches there by Zass. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Zass.
Pulkkinen walks into a stiff left hand from Zass.
Zass blocks a low kick nicely.#T2#
Zass displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pulkkinen throws out the jab.
Pulkkinen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Zass cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pulkkinen looks to land a left hand but Zass moved out of range nicely.
Pulkkinen swings widly with a right hand
and Zass counters with a right hand to the body.
Pulkkinen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Zass takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zass swings widly with a right hand
and Pulkkinen counters with a left to the body.
Pulkkinen looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Pulkkinen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zass takes a swing at Pulkkinen's ribcage but misses.
Pulkkinen is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Zass's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.#T3#
A nice leg kick lands there from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Zass is able to avoid easily.
Zass let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Zass scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pulkkinen misses with a leg kick
and Pulkkinen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pulkkinen throws a big shot that misses.
Repa Pulkkinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zass defending well as Pulkkinen loads up on a big left hand.
Zass has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Pulkkinen throws a body kick that misses.
Zass is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've been informed that Zass has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Pulkkinen pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Zass back to the cage. Pulkkinen follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Zass is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T4#
Pulkkinen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pulkkinen misses with a wild body shot.
Pulkkinen misses with a straight left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pulkkinen. Zass does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pulkkinen swings for the body but Zass moves out of range.
Pulkkinen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zass moves out of range as Pulkkinen strikes.
A little jabbing left from Zass on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pulkkinen throws a hook to the side of Zass's head but Zass sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zass lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T5#
Pulkkinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zass looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zass scores with a nice strike.
Pulkkinen ducks right into an uppercut from Zass.
Zass slips under a jab from Pulkkinen.
Zass swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pulkkinen throws a shot to the body.
Pulkkinen misses the shot to the body.
Pulkkinen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zass looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zass waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pulkkinen.
Zass looks to score with a jab to the body but Pulkkinen is just out of range.#T6#
Pulkkinen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pulkkinen misses with an uppercut
and Zass counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pulkkinen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook. Zass ducked under it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zass. Pulkkinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pulkkinen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A leg kick checked by Zass.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pulkkinen. Zass does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pulkkinen misses with a straight right. #T7#
Zass scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pulkkinen in his tracks.
Zass dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pulkkinen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zass throws out a counter right but Pulkkinen avoids it with no problem.
Pulkkinen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Zass takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pulkkinen misses with a looping left.
Pulkkinen scores with a hook.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook. Zass ducked under it nicely. #T8#
Pulkkinen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pulkkinen slips under a jab.
Zass misses with a hook
and Pulkkinen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Pulkkinen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pulkkinen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Zass checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pulkkinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zass.
Pulkkinen throws a poor cross that misses
and Zass cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pulkkinen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Pulkkinen throws an off balance right hand
and Zass counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T9#
Pulkkinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zass manages to avoid it.
Zass slips a straight right by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen throws a hook but Zass blocks it.
Pulkkinen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pulkkinen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zass looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zass takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Zass is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Pulkkinen had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Pulkkinen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zass at a distance.
Zass swings for the body but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
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 Repa Pulkkinen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Repa Pulkkinen'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!#R2#
Pulkkinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Zass is just out of range.
Pulkkinen throws a body shot but no joy.
Zass lands with an overhand left.
Zass takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pulkkinen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Zass throws an overhand right that lands on Pulkkinen's shoulder, as Pulkkinen tries to avoid the shot.
Pulkkinen throwing a counter right hand but Zass manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zass takes one to the side of the head.
Pulkkinen looks to land a left hand but Zass moved out of range nicely.
A left lands for Pulkkinen.#T1#
Pulkkinen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Zass cracks a nice hook into Pulkkinen's ribs.
Pulkkinen lands a high kick!
Zass blocks a jab.
A shot to the liver by Pulkkinen. Beautiful body shot.
Pulkkinen misses with a wild body shot.
Zass looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pulkkinen 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.
Pulkkinen swings widly with a right hand
enabling Zass to counter with a crisp jab.
Zass swings for the body but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pulkkinen.
Repa Pulkkinen is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Zass swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pulkkinen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pulkkinen throws a body shot but no joy.
Pulkkinen digs a good hook to Zass's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pulkkinen misses with a left hand
and Zass counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pulkkinen misses with a combination
and Zass connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pulkkinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zass manages to avoid it.
Zass uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pulkkinen.#T3#
Zass throws out a loose jab but Pulkkinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pulkkinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zass was well out of range. Poor timing from Pulkkinen.
Zass is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Pulkkinen with a body shot.
Pulkkinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zass manages to avoid it.
A nice side step and Zass releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Pulkkinen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Zass.
Zass avoids the body shot from Pulkkinen.
Zass looks to score with a jab to the body but Pulkkinen is just out of range.
Zass takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Zass throws a hook but Pulkkinen blocks it.#T4#
A big left from Pulkkinen misses.
A little jabbing left from Zass on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pulkkinen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zass.
Pulkkinen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pulkkinen throws out a loose jab but Zass uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zass loads up on a big right hand but Pulkkinen slips the punch.
Zass connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pulkkinen. Pulkkinen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pulkkinen throws an overhand right that lands on Zass's shoulder, as Zass tries to avoid the shot.
Pulkkinen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pulkkinen misses with a wild body shot. #T5#
Pulkkinen moves out of range of the strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Pulkkinen misses its target.
Pulkkinen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Zass slips under a jab.
Pulkkinen loads up on a big right hand but Zass slips the punch.
A nice side step and Zass releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Zass avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zass looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zass takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Zass throws a looping overhand right but Pulkkinen ducks down to avoid it.
Pulkkinen swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Zass to counter with a crisp jab. #T6#
Pulkkinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zass misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pulkkinen.
Zass looks to score with a jab to the body but Pulkkinen is just out of range.
Zass's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pulkkinen. Zass does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zass swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pulkkinen ducks under a wild hook from Zass.
Pulkkinen tried to counter with a leg kick but Zass avoided it.
Zass moves out of range as Pulkkinen strikes.
Pulkkinen moves out of range as Zass strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Pulkkinen misses the target.
Pulkkinen throws a right hand that misses
and Zass cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T7#
Pulkkinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pulkkinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zass was well out of range. Poor timing from Pulkkinen.
Zass has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pulkkinen.
Zass misses with an uppercut.
Alexander Zass has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pulkkinen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Pulkkinen clobbers Zass with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A swing and a miss from Pulkkinen.
Zass misses with a body shot
and Pulkkinen counters with a left to the body.
Pulkkinen looks to land a right hand but Zass moved out of range.#T8#
Pulkkinen tests Zass's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A jab lands there for Pulkkinen.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Zass, as that shot connected.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook.
Pulkkinen throws a hook to the side of Zass's head but Zass sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zass is looking for the big counter here.
Pulkkinen moves away from the strike by Zass.
Pulkkinen tried to counter with a leg kick but Zass avoided it.
A shot to the body from Pulkkinen misses
and Zass counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pulkkinen misses with a straight right.
Zass looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T9#
Zass takes one to the side of the head.
Pulkkinen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zass counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pulkkinen misses with a shot to the body
and Pulkkinen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zass throws a jab when Pulkkinen was well out of range.
Zass ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pulkkinen moves away.
It looked like Pulkkinen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pulkkinen throws a right hand that misses
and Zass counters with a stiff right hand.
Pulkkinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zass let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Zass displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pulkkinen throws out the jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Repa Pulkkinen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pulkkinen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 20:18
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 20:18
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 20:18

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Repa Pulkkinen!

Event: The Baddest Beatdownz
Date: May 01, 2024

#R1#
Zass fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kim looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Zass lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT#It looks like Dong Hyun Kim has been cut.
Kim throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zass counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kim throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Zass to counter with a crisp jab.
Kim tries to clinch but Zass moves away
letting Zass counter with a right hand.
Kim misses with a hook
and Zass scores with a counter punch that sends Kim to the canvas! Zass smells blood - he's punishing Kim with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Kim has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Zass!
Alexander Zass decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 01, 2024

#R1#
Zass connects with a body shot that sends Kinski's belly button to the back.
Zass ducks under a wild hook from Kinski.
Kinski looks to score with a jab to the body but Zass is just out of range.
Zass throws a jab but it's blocked by Kinski.
Zass misses with a series of wild punches.
Zass ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Zass bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zass keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kinski.
Zass takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A jab from Zass finds it's way through Kinski's defenses.
Zass lands a jab to Kinski's midsection.
Kinski misses the shot to the body.
Zass is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kinski looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Zass throws a lazy right hand but Kinski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zass lands a jab.#T1#
Zass lands with a straight right. Kinski didn't see that one coming.
Kinski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kinski misses with a hook
and Zass counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kinski walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Zass takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice jab there from Zass.
Kinski throws a right hand that misses
and Zass counters with a big right hand! Oh Kinski is in trouble here! Zass follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Zass!
Our winner, Alexander Zass, 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.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 20, 2023

#R1#
Badass walks into a straight right hand from Zass.
Badass gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Zass gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Zass!
A very excited looking Alexander Zass 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.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 22, 2023

#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gardner. #TD2#
Gardner scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Zass tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Gardner missing with strikes from the back.
Zass rolls, trying to escape but Gardner keeps control of the position.
Zass is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Gardner. #SUB2#
Zass showing good submission defense here.
Gardner keeps control of the position as Zass tries to break free.
Zass knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gardner on the ground.#T1##SUB2#
Gardner has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Zass has freed his hand and lives to survive another� well, another couple of seconds at least! #SUB2#
Gardner is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Zass knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Zass for a finish.
Zass tries to break free. #SUB2#
Zass 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 Gardner gets his way! #ES#
Gardner has his opponent's back but Zass is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Gardner.
Gardner looks winded!#T2#
Zass dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Zass scores with a four punch combination!#CUT#It looks like Paxton Gardner has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gardner throws a lazy head kick
and Zass counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gardner takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Zass lands a jab to Gardner's midsection.
Zass dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zass scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gardner doesn't seem bothered though.
Zass with a hook.
Gardner walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gardner takes one on the button.
Zass ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T3#
Zass darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gardner drops his hands momentarily and Zass takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #ROC#Gardner is rocked!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Zass, as that shot connected.
Gardner is still on wobbly legs! Can Zass finish him?
Zass ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gardner seems to have recovered his senses.
A cross from Zass lands.
Good exchange - Zass coming out on top.
Zass listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Zass lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Gardner - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Zass!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexander Zass!
Alexander Zass decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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