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Event:
MILF 48 Browning VS Machine
Date: May 01, 2024 |
#R1#
Gardener keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gardener missing with a left hand there. Zelda was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zelda swings widly with a right hand
and Gardener counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Deveon Zelda has been cut.
Zelda has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad The Island in the buildup to the fight.
Zelda on the wrong end of a nice jab.#ROC2#Zelda is rocked!
Zelda misses with a straight right.
A swing and a miss from Zelda.
A little jabbing left from Gardener on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gardener wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gardener throws a shot from downtown. Zelda moves away and avoids it.
Zelda throws a shot from downtown. Gardener moves away and avoids it.
Zelda misses with a lunging right hand
and Gardener counters with a nice uppercut.
Zelda throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gardener sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gardener scores with a sloppy right hand. Zelda should have avoided that one.
Oh Zelda is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from Gardener misses its intended target.
Gardener drops Zelda with a naaaaasty hook - Zelda is in real trouble here! Gardener dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kael Gardener!
Kael Gardener seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
MILF Playoff R2 Featherweight
Date: Apr 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Mcgee looks to throw the jab but Zelda is out of range.
Mcgee scores with a jab to the head.
Zelda takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Zelda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mcgee manages to avoid it.
Mcgee lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Zelda definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mcgee scores with a shot to the body.
Zelda swinging wildly here.
Mcgee uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Zelda uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mcgee.
Mcgee just misses with a punch to the body.
Mcgee connects with a body shot that sends Zelda's belly button to the back.
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!
Mcgee throws an off balance right hand
and Zelda counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jab, jab by Mcgee - just one landing.
Zelda has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Zelda there as he acknowledges the shot.
Zelda misses the jab.
Mcgee drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Zelda defends it well.#T1#
Mcgee with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mcgee misses with a body shot.
Mcgee just misses with a punch to the body.
Mcgee misses with a body shot.
Mcgee throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Zelda to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Richard Mcgee has been cut.
Zelda throws a hook but Mcgee blocks it.
Mcgee with the counter takedown but Zelda avoids it easily.
Zelda throws a hook but Mcgee avoids it easily.
Mcgee scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Zelda scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A slow jab from Mcgee misses its intended target.
Zelda seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Zelda has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mcgee finds it's way round the side to connect with Zelda's head.
Zelda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zelda jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zelda defending well as Mcgee loads up on a big left hand.
Mcgee looks to throw the jab but Zelda is out of range. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mcgee throws an overhand right that lands on Zelda's shoulder, as Zelda tries to avoid the shot.
Richard Mcgee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mcgee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zelda.
It looked like Zelda was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A jab from Mcgee misses.
Zelda fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mcgee misses with a looping right.
Mcgee lands with a shot to the body.
Zelda throws the left hand but Mcgee avoids the punch easily.
Mcgee stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mcgee connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A shot to the liver by Mcgee. Beautiful body shot.
Jab, jab by Mcgee - just one landing.
Mcgee slips under a jab from Zelda.
Mcgee misses with an uppercut
and Zelda cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mcgee looks to score with a jab to the body but Zelda is just out of range.
Mcgee throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Mcgee throws a jab but it's blocked by Zelda.
Zelda connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mcgee lands the left hand.
Zelda misses with a looping left.
Mcgee cracks Zelda with an open hand slap.
Zelda slips a straight right by Mcgee.
Mcgee avoids the body shot from Zelda.
Mcgee is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mcgee tests Zelda's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zelda takes a swing at Mcgee's ribcage but misses.
Mcgee scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice defenses there by Mcgee.
Mcgee throws a shot to the body.
Mcgee misses the shot to the body.
Mcgee looks to score with a jab to the body but Zelda is just out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Zelda misses. #T4#
Zelda moves out of range as Mcgee strikes.
Zelda was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mcgee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zelda.
Mcgee cracks Zelda with a good jab.
Mcgee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zelda.
Zelda throws a big shot that misses.
Mcgee tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Zelda defending well as Mcgee loads up on a big left hand.
Mcgee is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Zelda misses with an uppercut. Mcgee saw that one coming.
Zelda throws a hook but Mcgee blocks it.
Zelda takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mcgee connects with the punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zelda throws a hook to the side of Mcgee's head but Mcgee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mcgee drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Zelda defends it well.
Mcgee misses the shot to the body.
A cross from Mcgee lands.
Zelda ducks under a wild hook from Mcgee.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Mcgee dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Richard Mcgee's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from Zelda misses the target.
Mcgee connects with the punch.
Mcgee throws a big shot that misses.
Mcgee throws a sloppy body shot
and Zelda counters with a straight right hand.
Mcgee dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from Zelda misses its intended target.
Mcgee moves out of range as Zelda strikes.
Zelda takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Zelda throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zelda ducks under a wild hook from Mcgee.
Nice defenses there by Zelda.
Zelda misses with a jab, cross combination.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Zelda might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Mcgee listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zelda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zelda 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.
Mcgee scores with a shot to the body.
#T1#
Zelda scores with a nice right hand.
Zelda misses with a hook. Mcgee ducked under it nicely. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Zelda has knocked Mcgee down with a huge combo! Zelda steps away and waves a wobbly Mcgee back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Mcgee is rocked!
Zelda looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Zelda uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mcgee.
Zelda tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mcgee was well out of range. Poor timing from Zelda.
Zelda takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A swing and a miss from Mcgee.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mcgee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mcgee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zelda is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Zelda bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Mcgee.
Zelda keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mcgee.
Zelda avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mcgee's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zelda under the eye.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zelda. Mcgee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mcgee drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Zelda defends it well.#T2#
Zelda bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mcgee misses with a jab to the body
and Zelda connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#That has opened up Richard Mcgee's cut even more.
Zelda misses with a wild body shot.
Zelda bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zelda needs to keep his hands up - Mcgee had a free shot at his head there.
Richard Mcgee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A cross from Mcgee lands.
Mcgee misses with an uppercut
#KD#
and Zelda counters with a crisp right hand that drops Mcgee! Zelda lets Mcgee back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Mcgee is still on wobbly legs! Can Zelda finish him?#CUT#The cut above Richard Mcgee's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Mcgee throws a lazy uppercut
and Zelda counters with a big right hand! Oh Mcgee is in trouble here! Zelda follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Deveon Zelda!
A victorious Deveon Zelda 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:
MILF 41
Date: Apr 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Cervantes is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zelda sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Zelda misses with a looping left.
Cervantes throws a nice looking combination but Zelda bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zelda scores with a one two! Cervantes had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Cervantes looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Zelda scores with a sloppy right hand. Cervantes should have avoided that one.
Zelda lands with a hook. Cervantes tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #ROC#Cervantes is rocked!
Cervantes shoots in for a takedown but Zelda shows good takedown defense.
Zelda scores with a sloppy right hand. Cervantes should have avoided that one.
Cervantes is still on wobbly legs! Can Zelda finish him?
Cervantes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zelda is fending him off so far but Cervantes persists. Nope, Zelda circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Zelda wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cervantes seems to have recovered his senses.
Deveon Zelda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miguel Cervantes.
Cervantes misses with a double jab.
Zelda definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zelda slaps away a takedown attempt from Cervantes, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A big left from Zelda misses.
Cervantes throws a right hand that Zelda ducks under and follows up with a left that Zelda also avoids with ease.
Cervantes with a poor takedown
and Zelda counters with a stiff right hand.
Cervantes fails with a takedown attempt.
Cervantes looks winded!#T1#
Zelda connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cervantes shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Zelda rattles Cervantes with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Cervantes tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Zelda dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Cervantes stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Deveon Zelda!
After winning the bout, Deveon Zelda thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
MILF Playoff R1 Welterweights
Date: Apr 07, 2024 |
#R1##KD2#
Gardener cracks Zelda with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Zelda looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Gardener finish him?
#ROC2#Zelda is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Deveon Zelda has been cut.#KD2#
Gardener lands a big right hand that sends Zelda crashing to the mat! Gardener stays standing though and waves Zelda back to his feet!
Oh Zelda is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gardener flashes Zelda a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Zelda's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Zelda crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Gardener punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kael Gardener!
After winning the bout, Kael Gardener thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
MILF 36
Date: Mar 23, 2024 |
#R1#
Zelda throws an off balance right hand
#CL#
and Religion counters by clinching up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zelda.
Zelda blocks a body shot from Religion.
Religion keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Zelda's efforts to push away.
Zelda blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Religion tries a body shot but Zelda blocks it.
Religion goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Religion tries to work over Zelda's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A frustrated look appears on Zelda's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Zelda throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Religion fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Religion.
Zelda tries to break free but Religion pushes him back against the cage.
Religion tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Religion breaks the clinch.
#T1#
Zelda misses with a right hand
and Religion counters with a nice leg kick.
Religion ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Religion seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A lazy body kick from Religion
and Religion takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zelda dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Religion.
Zelda slips a jab from Religion.
Zelda misses with a straight right.
Religion misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Religion displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zelda throws out the jab.
Religion lands a head kick. Zelda smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT#It looks like Deveon Zelda has been cut.#T2#
Zelda misses with an uppercut. Religion saw that one coming.
Deveon Zelda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zelda misses with a straight right.
As Zelda tries to get set, Religion tries to push him back and clinch up but Zelda manages to avoid the attempt.
Good exchange - Religion coming out on top.
Zelda has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zelda stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Religion.
A head kick misses from Religion.
Zelda throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Religion misses with a looping right.
Religion slips a jab from Zelda.
Religion slips a straight right by Zelda.
Religion takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#T3#
Zelda throws a looping overhand right but Religion ducks down to avoid it.
Religion changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Religion keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zelda.
Religion changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Zelda throws a looping overhand right but Religion ducks down to avoid it.
Zelda waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Religion.
Religion tries a head kick but it misses.
Religion lands a nice looking body shot.
Zelda misses with a looping left.
Religion throws a sloppy head kick and Zelda moves out of range easily.
Religion misses with a body shot.
#T4#
Zelda misses with a shot to the body
and Religion connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Religion takes a swing at Zelda's ribcage but misses.
Zelda misses with a straight left.
Religion keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Religion is looking to counter punch.
Religion slips a jab and a cross from Zelda.
Religion half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Zelda misses with a hook
#CL#
and Religion counters by moving into the clinch.
Zelda is trying to break free.
Zelda is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Religion escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zelda digs a good body shot into Religion's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Religion throws a nice inside leg kick.
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 True Religion will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Deveon Zelda's cut.
That's time! Religion's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Zelda gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Religion.
Zelda throws a right and a left that Religion avoids nicely.
Religion misses with a kick to the body
and Zelda counters with a stiff right hand.
Deveon Zelda seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zelda misses with a left hand
and Religion counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Religion lands a leg kick that knocks Zelda off balance momentarily.
Religion misses with a body kick.
Zelda avoids the head kick by Religion.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Zelda in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zelda looks to land a left hand but Religion moved out of range nicely.
Religion half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Zelda throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Religion swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Religion tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zelda throws a counter combo.#T1#
Religion keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Religion fires out a quick counter leg kick but Zelda just manages to avoid it.
Zelda misses with a looping right.
Religion swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Zelda counter with a right hand.
Religion paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Zelda misses with an uppercut. Religion saw that one coming.
Religion lands a slapping body shot.
Zelda scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Zelda misses with a straight right.
Religion misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Zelda counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Religion staying out of range there.
Zelda misses with a body shot.
As Zelda tries to get set, Religion tries to push him back and clinch up but Zelda manages to avoid the attempt.
Zelda 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.
A jab from Religion misses.
Religion ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Religion avoids the body shot from Zelda.
Zelda throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zelda fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Religion tests Zelda's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zelda misses with a body shot.
Religion swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Religion lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Zelda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zelda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Religion manages to avoid it.
Religion misses with a hook. Zelda ducked under it nicely.
An inside leg kick from Religion misses.
A little jabbing left from Zelda on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Religion moves out of range as Zelda strikes.
Zelda throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Religion sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Religion throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Religion lands with a nice body punch. #T4#
Zelda just misses with a punch to the body.
Zelda takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zelda. Religion does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zelda pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Religion keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zelda misses with a straight left.
Zelda misses with a looping left.
Zelda throws a body punch but Religion moves out of range.
Religion scoring well with a low kick there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Deveon Zelda will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Deveon Zelda's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Religion misses with a straight left.
Zelda misses the shot to the body.
Zelda fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Religion is looking to counter punch.
Religion ducks under a wild hook from Zelda.
A head kick by Religion misses
and Zelda counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zelda avoids the head kick by Religion.
Religion throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zelda sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Zelda was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zelda thows a left - swing and a miss!
Religion throws a head kick that misses.
Religion connects with a jab.#T1#
Zelda is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Religion.
Zelda misses with an uppercut. Religion saw that one coming.
Zelda sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Religion misses the jab.
Zelda throws a right hand that misses
and Religion counters with a body kick that stops Zelda in his tracks momentarily.
Religion scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Zelda pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Religion blocks a jab.
Religion tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Zelda manages to circle out of the way.#T2#
Religion misses with a straight left.
Zelda falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL#
and Religion counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Religion.
Good body shot from Zelda.
Zelda has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Religion misses with a hook from the clinch.
Religion throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Religion escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zelda throws a lazy uppercut
and Religion counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zelda misses with a left hand
and Religion counters with a low kick, right behind Zelda 's knee.
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!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Religion. Zelda shrugs it off though. #T3#
A combination from Zelda does no damage.
Zelda throws a jab when Religion was well out of range.
Religion throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Religion lands a really nice looking cross but Zelda seems unphased.
Zelda displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Religion throws out the jab.
A big right from Religion misses.
Zelda looks to land a right hand but Religion moved out of range.
Religion uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zelda.
Zelda swings widly with a right hand
letting Religion counter with a right hand. #T4#
Religion fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zelda manages to avoid it.
A big left from Zelda misses.
Religion scores with a push kick.
Religion steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zelda.
Religion tried to counter with a leg kick but Zelda avoided it.
Zelda throws a hook to the side of Religion's head but Religion sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Religion dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zelda misses the shot to the body.
Religion changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
True Religion showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Religion 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... True Religion! |
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Event:
MILF 26
Date: Mar 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Zelda throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kokko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Deveon Zelda has been cut.
Zelda throws a right hand that misses
letting Kokko counter with a right hand.
The fighters circling - Kokko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zelda throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kokko counters with a right hand to the body.
Zelda blocks a jab.
Zelda looks to throw the jab but Kokko is out of range.
Kokko swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Zelda throws an off balance right hand
and Kokko counters with a stiff right hand.
Zelda looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Zelda throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kokko counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Kokko does it's job there.
Zelda rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kokko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zelda rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kokko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#Zelda is rocked!
Kokko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zelda is still on wobbly legs! Can Kokko finish him?#T1#
A big right from Zelda misses.
Zelda seems to have recovered his senses.
Zelda misses with an uppercut
and Kokko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Kokko rushes Zelda and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kokko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kokko can't find room to land a body shot as Zelda controls the action.
Kokko misses with the head strike.
Zelda tries to break free but Kokko pushes him back against the cage.
Zelda controlling the action here for a moment.
Zelda lands a hook that snaps the head of Kokko backwards.
Zelda looking to slow down the pace here.#BC2#
Zelda manages to break the clinch.
#T2#
Kokko moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kokko takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL#
Zelda gets tackled into the cage by Kokko. Kokko maintains the clinch.
Zelda tries to circle away but Kokko has him pinned against the cage.
Zelda wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kokko scores with a shot to the side of Zelda's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kokko lands with a right to the head.
Zelda blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kokko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2#
Zelda breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Kokko darts in and clinches Zelda up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kokko.
Kokko misses with a punch on the inside.
Kokko can't find room to land a body shot as Zelda controls the action.
Kokko looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T3#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Zelda.
Kokko pushes Zelda back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zelda tries to break free but Kokko pushes him back against the cage.
Kokko misses with a punch to the body.
Kokko throws a punch but it's blocked by Zelda.
Zelda prevents a body shot from Kokko.
Kokko being controlled against the cage.
Zelda misses with some punches.
Kokko misses with the head strike.
Kokko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kokko lands with a short shot to the head.
Zelda struggles to land a body shot inside as Kokko controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kokko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kokko keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Zelda's efforts to push away.#T4#
Kokko misses with the head strike.
Kokko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kokko struggles to land a body shot inside as Zelda controls his hands.
Zelda is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kokko is keeping busy.
Kokko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Kokko.
Zelda blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zelda is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kokko is keeping busy.
Zelda takes a shot to the head.
Zelda wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kokko has him pressed against the cage.
Kokko tries to work over Zelda's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zelda's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
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!
Zelda's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pekka Kokko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Deveon Zelda's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Zelda takes one on the button.
A shot to the body from Zelda misses
and Zelda takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zelda throws a lazy uppercut
and Kokko counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kokko jabs at Zelda's body.
Pekka Kokko is winning the standup battle so far.
Zelda misses with an uppercut
#KD#
and Kokko counters with a nice right hand that sends Zelda toppling to the canvas! Zelda scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Kokko finish him?!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Kokko fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zelda, pushing him back against the cage.
Kokko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zelda blocks a body shot from Kokko.
Kokko has a couple of punches blocked by Zelda.
A shot in the inside from Kokko.
Kokko blocks an uppercut.
Zelda blocking some punches.
Kokko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kokko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pekka Kokko has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T1#
A short left from Kokko.
A short right from Kokko.
Zelda blocking some punches.
Kokko misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
Zelda breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zelda throws a poor cross that misses
and Kokko counters with a nice body shot.
Zelda throws a poor cross that misses
and Kokko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#That has opened up Deveon Zelda's cut even more.
Kokko avoids the body shot from Zelda.
Kokko fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Zelda to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Zelda looks to clinch but Kokko throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Zelda taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Pekka Kokko! |
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Event:
MILF 18
Date: Feb 21, 2024 |
#R1#
Cager misses with a takedown attempt - Zelda sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Zelda stuffs the takedown.#TD#
Cager feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Cager content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Cager 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.
Cager lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cager throws an elbow that misses. Zelda uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cager's guard. Nice move by Zelda!#REVB#
Cager wants to sweep but no luck.
Zelda looking to sit in guard and control but Cager gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Cager postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Cager pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zelda is keeping the position for now.
Zelda is trying to control the position but Cager postures up. #T1#
Cager is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Zelda controls Cager momentarily but Cager frees himself.
Zelda utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cager throwing strikes but missing.
Cager scoring with punches to the head and body.
Zelda really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cager. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cager controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cager is looking to work some ground and pound but Zelda has wrist control.
Cager works over Zelda with some ground and pound from guard.
Cager throwing strikes from guard but Zelda blocks nicely.
Cager postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cager 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.
Cager cracks Zelda with a solid left hand.
Cager postures up in Zelda's guard and throws a big left but Zelda blocks it.
Cager scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cager with a nice head shot there.
Cager looking to sit in guard and control but Zelda gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T3#
Cager is pulling down on Zelda's head to control his posture.
Zelda trying to control but Cager is working from the bottom.
Cager is adopting a defensive guard.
Cager tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Zelda trying to control the position from guard on top but Cager is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cager is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cager in particular looking to stall.
Nice strikes from Cager there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Warrick Cager 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#
Cager dives in and grabs Zelda's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zelda pushes down on Cager's head and hops out.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cager.
Cager shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Warrick Cager. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cager shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zelda as he jumps to the side. #TD#
Cager is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Zelda's half guard.
Cager winds up and cracks Zelda with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Cager slips a nice elbow through Zelda's hands, connecting with Zelda's forehead.
Cager wants to control but Zelda is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ground and pound from Cager.
Zelda is trying to maintain the position but Cager is very close to passing his half guard.
Cager winds up and cracks Zelda with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Cager lands with a punch from half guard.
We've been informed that Zelda has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Zelda taking some punishment here, with Cager in his half guard.
Ground and pound from Cager.
Zelda wants to improve his position but Cager is controlling well.
Zelda wants to get back to full guard but Cager has passed into side control.
A lull in the action here.
Cager landing a few strikes. #T2#
Cager moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Cager working the ground and pound from side control.
Cager wants to control but Zelda is keeping him busy.
Zelda tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cager wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cager scores with punches from side control.
Zelda is trying to control Cager's posture but Cager avoids it.
Cager is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Zelda's shoulder. That is not cool.
Cager is working Zelda over with some ground and pound from side control. #T3#
Cager working the ground and pound from side control.
Zelda is not content to let Cager control the position.
Cager working the head with strikes.
Cager lands a decent elbow from side control.
Cager lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Zelda down.
Cager in side control lands a decent elbow.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zelda can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cager lands some shots froms side control.
Check out the look on Cager's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Cager lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Zelda down.
#T4#
Cager looks up at the clock and then as Zelda takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Cager smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Zelda is looking for a sweep.
Cager landing a few strikes.
Cager grinds an elbow into Zelda's temple.
Cager is putting a hurting on Zelda here, landing some big shots from side control.
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!
Cager working the head and body with strikes.
Cager working the ground and pound.
Cager is working Zelda over with some ground and pound from side control.
Zelda taking a bit of punishment here - Cager scoring with strikes.
Cager remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Cager lands a few punches from side control.#ROC#Zelda is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Warrick Cager dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Cager drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cager postures up and lands a big shot to Zelda's brow.
Cager postures up and lands a big shot to Zelda's brow.
Zelda managing to control the position.
Zelda trying to control the position.
Warrick Cager overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cager postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cager wants to control from the top but Zelda keeps moving.
Zelda trying to keep a closed guard but Cager is proving a slippery customer.
Deveon Zelda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Cager makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cager working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Zelda's head.
Cager working some strikes from top position.
Cager trying to control the position from guard on top but Zelda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zelda keeping full guard, as Cager tries to pass.
Cager postures up and lands a big shot to Zelda's brow.
Cager throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zelda works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cager with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Zelda keeping moving, preventing Cager from controlling successfully. #T2#
Cager loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cager is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cager throws an elbow that misses. Zelda uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cager's guard. Nice move by Zelda!#REVB#
Zelda trying to control but Cager is working from the bottom.
Zelda preventing the sweep. #T3#
Zelda tries to free his leg and advance position but Cager is retaining full guard.
Zelda trying to stand up but can't free himself from Cager's guard.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Cager shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zelda as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Zelda gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cager's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cager trying to control but Zelda is working from the bottom.
Cager chips away with some ground and pound.#T4#
Cager landing some decent shots from guard.
Cager in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cager keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Zelda's head.
Cager landing some decent shots from guard.
Cager stands up over Zelda, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cager's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cager postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cager is working Zelda over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Cager postures up and lands a big shot to Zelda's brow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Warrick Cager showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cager, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Warrick Cager!
An out of breath Warrick Cager 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:
MILF 11
Date: Feb 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Saari tries for a takedown but Zelda sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Zelda looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Saari shoots in and drives through. Zelda sprawls well.
Nice defenses there by Saari.
Saari shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zelda looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Autio Saari. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zelda is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Saari.
Saari shoots for a double leg takedown but Zelda sprawls well. He's pushed Saari's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Zelda lands a nice looking body shot.
Saari tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zelda sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Saari somewhat.
Zelda slaps away a takedown attempt from Saari, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Saari seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Saari needs to keep his hands up - Zelda had a free shot at his head there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saari keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zelda stuffs the takedown attempt from Saari. Saari gets slowly back to his feet.
Zelda waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saari.
Saari bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Saari blocks a jab.
Saari looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zelda is fending him off so far but Saari persists. Nope, Zelda circles away and we're back to standing.
Zelda now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Saari uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zelda.
Zelda loads up on a big right hand but Saari slips the punch.
Saari is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zelda sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Saari doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Zelda counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice sprawl there from Zelda as Saari shoots in.
Zelda scores with a sloppy right hand. Saari should have avoided that one.
Saari avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
No luck for Saari with that takedown attempt.
Zelda throws a body punch but Saari moves out of range.
Zelda throws a big shot that misses.
Zelda throws a looping overhand right but Saari ducks down to avoid it.
Saari feinted with a counter takedown.
Zelda works Saari's body with a nice hook.
Saari is breathing heavily.
Saari on the wrong end of a nice jab.#ROC2#Saari is rocked!#T2#
Zelda throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Saari feinted with a counter takedown.
Oh Saari is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slow jab from Zelda misses its intended target.
Zelda throws a body punch but Saari moves out of range.
Zelda throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saari sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Saari misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Zelda throws a jab but it's blocked by Saari.
Saari seems to have got his legs back now.
Zelda is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Saari.
Saari fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Saari has his takedown stuffed
letting Zelda counter with a right hand.
Saari slips under a jab from Zelda.
Zelda throws a series of punches but Saari moves out of range.
Zelda looks to land a left hand but Saari moved out of range nicely.
Saari moves out of range of the strikes.
Zelda misses with a straight right.
Saari appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Zelda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saari has a takedown stuffed.
Saari takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#T3#
Zelda defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Saari.
Deveon Zelda is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No joy there for Zelda, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Saari tries to counter with a takedown but Zelda is quick to defend against it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Saari.
Saari shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD#
Saari shoots in and gets a takedown into Zelda's guard.#SUB#
Saari is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Zelda trying to keep a closed guard but Saari is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Saari drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Saari jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Saari wants to pass the guard but Zelda is keeping the position.
Saari passes Zelda's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T4#
Zelda is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Saari has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Zelda defend it? Saari steps over the head and cranks it - Zelda is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Saari!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Autio Saari!
Autio Saari made sure to mention his sponsor, LazyCombat Clothing in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
MILF 4
Date: Jan 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Ferriera uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zelda.#CL2#
Ferriera forces Zelda back against the cage and clinches.
Ferriera avoiding damage.
Ferriera avoiding damage.
The crowd are getting on Ferriera's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Zelda will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ferriera up against the cage.
Ferriera is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Zelda tries to throw a body punch but Ferriera avoids it by throwing Zelda back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferriera has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Zelda is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The referee calls for Ferriera to work.
Ferriera blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ferriera.
Zelda swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zelda tries to throw a body punch but Ferriera avoids it by throwing Zelda back against the cage. #T1#
Zelda tries to circle away but Ferriera has him pinned against the cage.
Ferriera stalls.
Ferriera taking a breather.
Ferriera continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Zelda blocking some punches.
Ferriera will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Zelda up against the cage.#BC#
Zelda manages to break the clinch.
Zelda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL2#
Ferriera moves into the clinch.#BC#
Zelda escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A telegraphed right hand from Ferriera misses the target.
Ferriera slips a straight right by Zelda.
Ferriera misses with a hook.#CL2#
Ferriera clinches up against the cage.#T2#
Zelda working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ferriera blocking some punches.
Ferriera can't get the takedown.
Zelda lands a left hand.
Ferriera stalling against the cage.
Zelda wants to get back to striking at distance but Ferriera won't allow it.
Ferriera just leaning against Zelda, taking a breather.
Ferriera is looking to control Zelda's arms but Zelda gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ferriera has his back to the cage.
Ferriera content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Zelda struggles to land a body shot inside as Ferriera controls his hands.
Ferriera has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Zelda is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Deveon Zelda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Joao Antonio Ferriera.
Zelda tries to circle away but Ferriera has him pinned against the cage.
Ferriera is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #TD2#
Ferriera drags the fight down to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zelda preventing the sweep. #T3#
Ferriera keeping moving, preventing Zelda from controlling successfully.
Zelda won't allow Ferriera to sweep him here.
Ferriera wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Zelda has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ferriera throws a hook but Zelda blocks it.
Ferriera throws a looping overhand right but Zelda ducks down to avoid it.
A slow jab from Ferriera misses its intended target.
Ferriera slips under a jab.
Ferriera is looking to clinch.
Ferriera throws a shot from downtown. Zelda moves away and avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Zelda on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A slow jab from Ferriera misses its intended target.
Zelda circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zelda staying out of range there.
A big right from Zelda misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ferriera uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zelda.
Ferriera tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ferriera walks into a straight right hand from Zelda.#CL2#
Ferriera has managed to clinch.
Ferriera stalling in the clinch but Zelda improves position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jose Joao Antonio Ferriera will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
A big left from Zelda misses.
Zelda misses with an uppercut. Ferriera saw that one coming.
A slow jab from Ferriera misses its intended target.
Ferriera throws an overhand right that lands on Zelda's shoulder, as Zelda tries to avoid the shot.
Ferriera moves out of range of the strikes.
Zelda ducks under a wild hook from Ferriera.
Nice defenses there by Zelda.
Zelda is looking to counter punch.
Zelda circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ferriera looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Zelda throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ferriera 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.
Ferriera thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little feinted left hand from Zelda on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zelda throws a hook but Ferriera avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zelda moves out of range as Ferriera strikes.
Zelda was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ferriera misses with a straight left.
Zelda throws a lazy right hand but Ferriera sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ferriera throws a big shot that misses.
A big left from Ferriera misses.
Zelda was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Ferriera slips a jab from Zelda.
Zelda circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zelda moves out of range of the strikes.
Ferriera tries to close the distance and clinch but Zelda swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Deveon Zelda is winning the standup battle so far.
Ferriera pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ferriera takes one to the side of the head.
Ferriera waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zelda.
Zelda misses with a wild body shot.
Zelda throws out a loose jab but Ferriera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Zelda.
Ferriera misses the jab.
A big left from Zelda misses.
Ferriera throws a big shot that misses.
Zelda throwing a counter right hand but Ferriera manages to avoid it.
Zelda moves out of range of the strikes.
Zelda misses with a few strikes there.
Ferriera looks to land a right hand but Zelda moved out of range.#T2#
Zelda defending well as Ferriera loads up on a big left hand.
Zelda lands a nice shot to the body.
Zelda bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ferriera rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zelda connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ferriera throws a hook to the side of Zelda's head but Zelda sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zelda thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zelda misses with an uppercut.
Zelda misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ferriera moves to clinch but Zelda breaks away
and Zelda counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zelda scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL2#
Ferriera instigates a clinch.
Jose Joao Antonio Ferriera seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ferriera is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Zelda pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ferriera stalling against the cage.
Zelda misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Zelda blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ferriera working aggressively here.
Zelda swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ferriera throws a head punch that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC#
Zelda breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zelda misses the jab.
Ferriera is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Jose Joao Antonio Ferriera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zelda lands with a straight right. Ferriera didn't see that one coming.
Zelda tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ferriera was well out of range. Poor timing from Zelda.
Ferriera doesn't manage to clinch there - Zelda circles away.
Zelda blocks a jab.
Ferriera uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zelda.
Ferriera throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
Zelda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ferriera steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Zelda.
Ferriera wants to clinch.
Ferriera moves out of range as Zelda strikes.
Ferriera throws a jab but it's blocked by Zelda.
Zelda throws a hook but Ferriera blocks it.
Zelda throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ferriera tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ferriera fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zelda displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ferriera throws out the jab.
Ferriera tries to clinch up.
Zelda throws a big shot that misses.
Zelda misses the shot to the body.
Zelda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ferriera throws a hook but Zelda blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Deveon Zelda dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Ferriera fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zelda lands a head shot.
Ferriera throws a hook but Zelda blocks it.
Zelda throws a looping overhand right but Ferriera ducks down to avoid it.
A big left from Ferriera misses.
Zelda throws a hook but Ferriera blocks it.
Ferriera slips under a jab from Zelda.
Zelda misses with a looping left.
Zelda slips under a jab from Ferriera.
Zelda appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL2#
Ferriera clinches up with Zelda and pushes him back against the cage.
Ferriera wants a takedown but no success here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zelda blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zelda is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Zelda tries to work over Ferriera's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zelda is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T1#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ferriera has Zelda pushed against the cage.
Ferriera throws a punch but it's blocked by Zelda.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ferriera as Zelda tries to tie him up.
Ferriera pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC#
Zelda's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ferriera fails in his attempt to clinch.
A quick step to the side and Zelda tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zelda circles away from the clinch attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Zelda misses the target.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Zelda dips to his left and cracks Ferriera with an uppercut!
Ferriera looks to land a right hand but Zelda moved out of range.
Zelda throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zelda waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ferriera.
Zelda throws a jab when Ferriera was well out of range.
Ferriera throws a looping overhand right but Zelda ducks down to avoid it.
Ferriera ducks under a wild hook from Zelda.
A punch combination from Zelda misses.
Ferriera doesn't manage to clinch there - Zelda circles away.
Zelda was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A telegraphed right hand from Zelda misses the target.
Zelda looks to score with a jab to the body but Ferriera is just out of range.
Zelda swings for the body but Ferriera moves out of range.
Zelda avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zelda blocks a jab.
A quick step to the side and Zelda tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zelda ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Zelda throws a hook but Ferriera blocks it.
Ferriera throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zelda sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ferriera looks to land a right hand but Zelda moved out of range.
No joy there for Zelda, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zelda throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Ferriera drives through and clinches with Zelda against the cage.
Ferriera misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Zelda fails to land.
Zelda wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Zelda working aggressively here.
Zelda lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zelda gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ferriera.
Zelda lands a shoulder strike. #T4#
Zelda goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ferriera stalling in the clinch but Zelda improves position.
Zelda blocking some punches.
Ferriera tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Zelda just stands there and leans against the cage.
Deveon Zelda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Joao Antonio Ferriera.
Ferriera looking to stall.
Ferriera misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zelda doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC#
Zelda escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ferriera misses with a straight right.
It looked like Zelda wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Ferriera pushes Zelda up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Zelda escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zelda is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ferriera can do to turn this around?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zelda misses with a looping left.
Ferriera misses with a straight left.
Ferriera slips under a jab from Zelda.
Zelda misses with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Deveon Zelda showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Zelda has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Deveon Zelda!
Our winner, Deveon Zelda, 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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