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Event: ALPHA-1: Chaos     
Date:   May 22, 2021
#R1##TD2#
Zuma shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Zuma tries to pass to full mount but Winger defends it.
Zuma is thwarting Winger's attempts to control the position.
Zuma is stalling here. Winger is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Zuma seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Winger has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Zuma is looking to regain half guard here but Winger keeps moving and retains side control.
Zuma can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The strikes coming from Winger are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Winger working the body and head with strikes.
Zuma trying to remain calm as Winger controls from the top position.
Winger working away.
Winger fails to land a wild elbow strike. #T1#
Zuma struggling a bit here.
Winger staying calm.
Winger tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Zuma is looking for a sweep.
Winger wants to control but Zuma is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Zuma's face as Winger controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zuma can't do much from the bottom here.
Winger trying to control the position but Zuma is working away.
Winger in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T2##SUB#
Winger looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Zuma is trying to work for a sweep but Winger has mounted him!
Zuma is squirming around, avoiding Winger's attempts to control the action.
Winger breaks from Zuma's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Zuma keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Zuma is in a horrible position here. Winger smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Winger with good strikes from the mount here!
Winger can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Zuma is looking to escape.
Winger controlling the pace for now. #T3#
Zuma tries to lock up and control but Winger gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Zuma taking shots to the head.
Zuma is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Winger will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Winger trying to control but Zuma is having none of it.
Winger prevents Zuma from getting the reversal.
Winger tries to control but Zuma wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Winger lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Winger lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Winger controlling the position easily from mount.
Winger breaks from Zuma's wrist control and lands an elbow. #T4#
Zuma working to try and regain half guard.
Winger tries to control but Zuma wriggling away.
Zuma is trying desperately to improve position.
Winger trying to control but Zuma is having none of it.
Zuma is desperately trying to improve his position but Winger has a good base and remains in mount.
Winger controlling from the full mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Winger trying to control but Zuma is having none of it.
Winger controlling his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

#1 Winger dominated that round.
That's time! Winger's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Winger is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zuma will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Winger shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zuma as he avoids it easily.
Zuma has a takedown stuffed.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Winger. #TD#
Winger shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Zuma's guard.
Winger trying to control the position from guard on top but Zuma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuma controlling Winger's posture.
Winger not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Winger trying to control the position from guard on top but Zuma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Winger lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Winger looking to pass the guard.
#1 Winger overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zuma tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zuma keeping moving, preventing Winger from controlling successfully.
Zuma being controlled here, momentarily.
Zuma pulls Winger in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Zuma keeping moving, preventing Winger from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Winger shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Zuma manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Winger pushing down on Zuma's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Winger is looking to advance position but Zuma won't allow it.
Zuma is looking to improve his position.
Winger is nestled in close to Zuma, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Zuma has his hands clasped together around Winger's back. He's all about the action.
Zuma moves into full guard.
Zuma controls Winger momentarily but Winger frees himself. #T3#
Winger content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Zuma bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Winger's guard. #REVB#
Winger is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zuma can do to turn this around?
Zuma won't allow Winger to get back to his feet.
Winger is adopting a defensive guard.
Winger not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Winger keeping moving, preventing Zuma from controlling successfully.
Winger trying to control the position. #T4#
Winger being controlled here, momentarily.
Zuma preventing the sweep.
Zuma wants to pass the guard but Winger is keeping the position.
Zuma wants to control from the top but Winger keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Winger shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zuma pinned against the cage. Zuma gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for #1 Winger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Winger connects with an inside leg kick.
Zuma blocks a head kick by Winger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

#1 Winger dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Zuma displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Winger. #TD#
Winger shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Winger was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Zuma gets back to half guard.
Winger looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Winger wants to take a breather but Zuma is having none of it.
It looks like Winger is going to stand back up.
Zuma wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winger uses his free foot to push down on Zuma's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Zuma.
Zuma tries to reverse the position but Winger maintains control.
Winger controlling from mount. #T1#
Winger can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Zuma is looking to escape.
Zuma controls the position.
Zuma wants to control but Winger is having none of it.
Winger landing strikes, looking to finish!
Zuma is wriggling around trying to escape.
Zuma tries to lock up and control but Winger gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Zuma is looking to get to half guard.
Winger is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Winger looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Monte Zuma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#ROC#Zuma is rocked!#T2#
Winger postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Zuma out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Winger goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). #1 Winger!

 

Event: SMASH: Rossi vs Peterson     
Date:   Apr 10, 2021
#R1#
Neves stuffs the takedown.
Neves attempts a counter takedown but Zuma avoids it well and moves away.
Zuma will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Zuma uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Neves.#TD#
Neves feints and as Zuma raises his hands in defense, Neves changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Zuma trying to keep a closed guard but Neves is proving a slippery customer.
Zuma controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neves stopping the sweep attempt from Zuma.
Zuma looking to control but Neves passes into half guard.
Zuma trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuma is trying to get back to full guard.
Neves perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zuma manages to get to full guard. #T1##SUB2#
Zuma is looking for a triangle but Neves pushes his legs off easily.
Neves is stalling in the full guard.
Zuma looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Neves 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.
Zuma bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Neves's guard. #REVB#
Zuma trying to control but Neves is working from the bottom.
Neves can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Zuma controls the pace.#SUB#
Neves throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Zuma looking to improve position, pressing down on Neves's thigh with his hand. Neves seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Zuma paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Zuma's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Neves picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bruno Neves!
Bruno Neves made sure to mention his sponsor, Voodoo Nutrition in his post fight interview.

 

Event: SMASH: Tohurt vs Steelers     
Date:   Feb 20, 2021
#R1##TD#
Zuma drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Zuma trying to control the position from guard on top but Da Oxlade is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Da Oxlade keeping full guard, as Zuma tries to pass.
Zuma sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Da Oxlade managing to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zuma tries to free his leg and advance position but Da Oxlade is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuma trying to control but Da Oxlade is working from the bottom.
Zuma is pushing down on Da Oxlade's leg trying to pass to half guard. Da Oxlade is fighting to maintain full guard but Zuma has managed to sneak the leg through.#T1#
Zuma trying to control the pace.
Zuma wants to free his trapped foot but Da Oxlade is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Zuma content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Zuma is trying to control. Da Oxlade wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Zuma looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Zuma performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Da Oxlade misses with a looping right.
Zuma has a takedown stuffed.
It seemed like Da Oxlade was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zuma fails with the takedown.#T3##TD#
Zuma closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Zuma is looking to take a break and control but Da Oxlade is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Zuma's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Da Oxlade is looking for a sweep.
Da Oxlade struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Zuma looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Da Oxlade is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
Zuma is looking to take a break and control but Da Oxlade is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Zuma wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Da Oxlade, who protects the arm well.
Zuma is looking to take a break and control but Da Oxlade is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Monte Zuma dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD#
Da Oxlade gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Zuma to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Zuma passes Da Oxlade's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Da Oxlade is trying to get back to full guard.
Da Oxlade is positioning himself well to prevent Zuma advancing to mount.
Zuma wants to pass to mount but Da Oxlade is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Zuma is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Zuma is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Da Oxlade sees it coming and defends easily.#T1#
Zuma slows the pace down in half guard.
Da Oxlade tries to get to full guard but Zuma has control of the leg.
Zuma is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Da Oxlade can do to turn this around?
Still in half guard, Zuma seems content to control.
Zuma trying to control from half guard but Da Oxlade is working away. #SUB#
Zuma is looking for submissions but instead, Da Oxlade has regained full guard.
Zuma tries to free his leg and advance position but Da Oxlade is retaining full guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Zuma is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Zuma advances to half guard.
Da Oxlade is refusing to be controlled, as Zuma sits in half guard.
Zuma is just content to waste time from the top position. Da Oxlade takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Zuma tries to free his leg and advance position but Da Oxlade is retaining full guard.
Zuma trying to control the position from guard on top but Da Oxlade is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zuma slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Zuma forces his way into half guard.
Zuma wants to free his trapped foot but Da Oxlade is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T3#
Zuma wants to advance to full mount but Da Oxlade doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Zuma might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Da Oxlade holds on and takes a little breather.
Da Oxlade is continuing to stall.
Zuma pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Da Oxlade is keeping the position for now.
Zuma trying to control but Da Oxlade is working from the bottom.
Zuma pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Da Oxlade is keeping the position for now. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Da Oxlade wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Da Oxlade is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Zuma wants to control from the top but Da Oxlade keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Zuma looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Da Oxlade!
Zuma content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Zuma seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Da Oxlade for as long as he can get away with.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Zuma working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Zuma trying to control the action but Da Oxlade is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Monte Zuma dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Zuma shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Da Oxlade pinned against the cage. Da Oxlade gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Zuma misses with a takedown attempt
and Da Oxlade counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Monte Zuma has been cut.
Zuma shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Da Oxlade counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Monte Zuma. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Da Oxlade feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Zuma collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mawi Da Oxlade!
Our winner, Mawi Da Oxlade, 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: MMA ATTACK 10 Boss vs Zuma     
Date:   Jan 23, 2021
#R1#
Zuma shoots in but Boss avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Zuma dives in and grabs Boss's left leg, looking for a takedown. Boss pushes down on Zuma's head and hops out.
Boss thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boss misses with an uppercut. #TD2#
Zuma decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Boss is trying to control but can't.
Zuma trying to pass the guard but Boss defending well.
Zuma is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Zuma works his way into full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuma content just to control the position here.
Zuma can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Boss is looking to escape. #T1#
Zuma with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Zuma can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Boss is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zuma looking to control and managing it successfully.
Zuma wants to take his opponent's back but Boss doesn't allow it.
Boss wants to hold on but Zuma pushes him away.
Zuma controlling the pace for now.
Boss wants to hold on but Zuma pushes him away.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Zuma controlling the pace for now.
It looks like Zuma might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Zuma's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Zuma is continuing to stall.
Zuma wants to control the pace but Boss is squirming around nicely.
Zuma controlling the position easily from mount. #T3#
Boss is trying desperately to improve position.
Zuma can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Boss is looking to escape.
Zuma works his way to his opponent's back.
Boss trying to control the hands but Zuma won't let him.
Boss looking very determined here, making life difficult for Zuma.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Boss tries to escape the position. #SUB2#
Zuma is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Boss knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Boss for a finish. #SUB2#
Zuma looking for the RNC.
Boss is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Zuma.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Boss defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Zuma's arms.
Zuma controlling from the back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Monte Zuma 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#
Boss throws a body punch but Zuma moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Boss.
Boss thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD2#
Boss gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Zuma 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.
The adventures of Zuma the control monster continue. Boring.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuma looking to sit in guard and control but Boss gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Boss showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Zuma bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Boss's guard. #REVB#
Zuma content to stall in guard here.
Boss wants to sweep here but Zuma controlling him for the moment.
Boss is working hard here to advance position.
Zuma advances to half guard.
Boss is looking to control Zuma's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Boss avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Zuma is working for a kimura but Boss is defending it quite comfortably. #T2#
Zuma is looking to advance position but Boss won't allow it.
Zuma is still trying to improve position.
Zuma keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Zuma seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Boss does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Zuma slows the pace down in half guard.
Zuma wants to take a breather but Boss is having none of it. #SUB2#
Zuma is looking for a kimura but Boss is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Zuma to get the leverage. #T3##SUB2#
Zuma seems to be looking for submissions.
Boss has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Zuma is working away from the top position though.
Boss is not content to let Zuma control the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Boss won't allow Zuma to pass to mount.
Zuma stalling. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Zuma throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Boss tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Zuma is in Boss's guard.

Boss pushes Zuma off and scrambles back to his feet.
Zuma will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Zuma looks for a takedown but Boss sprawls well.#T4##TD2#
Zuma decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boss is looking for a sweep. Zuma is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zuma wants to control but Boss is keeping him busy.
Boss has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Zuma is working away from the top position though.
Boss keeping control of the position.
Zuma looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Zuma is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Boss sees it coming and defends easily.
Zuma is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Monte Zuma showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A jab from Boss misses.
Zuma slips a jab from Boss.
Zuma shoots in for a takedown but Boss shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Boss half committed to a counter leg kick.
Boss throws a leg kick but Zuma checks it.
Zuma dives in for a single leg takedown but Boss sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Boss dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zuma. That did some damage!
Zuma will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Like Boss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Monte Zuma.#TD2#
Zuma manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Boss on his heels. He'll look to pass Boss's guard now, I'm sure.
Boss keeping moving, preventing Zuma from controlling successfully.
Zuma is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Zuma has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuma wants to control from the top but Boss keeps moving. #T1#
Zuma might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Boss haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Zuma postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Boss is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Zuma, into his guard. #REVR#
Boss is stalling in the full guard.
Zuma controlling Boss's posture.
Boss slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Boss has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Zuma has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Boss is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Zuma.
Monte Zuma is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Boss controls the position from side control.
Zuma gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Zuma has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Boss is working away from the top position though.
Zuma tries to roll over but Boss keeps him under control.
Zuma wants to control but Boss is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Zuma is doing well to control the position and prevent Boss from advancing to side control.
Zuma tries to roll over but Boss keeps him under control.#T3#
Boss content to control rather than advance.
Zuma trying to control but Boss postures up.
Boss is looking to take a break and control but Zuma is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boss wants to stand up but Zuma has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Zuma is controlling Boss's trapped leg to prevent Boss from advancing to side control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Zuma takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Like Boss has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#TD2#
Zuma fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Boss sprawls well initially but Zuma persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Monte Zuma has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boss is trying to get back to full guard.
Boss won't allow Zuma to pass to mount.
Zuma is controlling the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

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 Like Boss.
I think Zuma has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Monte Zuma!

A very excited looking Monte Zuma rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

 

Event: MMA ATTACK 06 Downs vs Mansom     
Date:   Jan 06, 2021
#R1#
Cotto connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#TD2#
Zuma closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Cotto's guard.
Zuma showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cotto wants to sweep but no luck.
Zuma pushes down on Cotto's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Zuma looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Cotto is looking for a sweep. Zuma is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuma is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Zuma controlling his opponent. #T1#
Zuma fails to advance to Cotto's back.
Zuma controlling from the full mount.
Cotto wants to control but Zuma is having none of it.
Zuma controlling from mount.
It looks like Zuma might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Zuma prevents Cotto from getting the reversal.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cotto wants to control but Zuma is having none of it.
Zuma controlling from mount. #SUB2#
Zuma jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Cotto manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Zuma controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB2#
Zuma tries for a kimura but Cotto is defending well.
Cotto is looking to reverse the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cotto is not content to let Zuma control the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Miguel Cotto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zuma fails with the takedown.
An attempted straight right counter from Cotto misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Monte Zuma dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Zuma fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD2#
Cotto gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Zuma to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Cotto has control of Zuma's left arm, preventing Zuma from doing any damage.
Cotto trying to control the position.
Zuma trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zuma sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Zuma sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cotto's guard.
Zuma has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Zuma is working for a submission of some sort.
Zuma with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T1#
Cotto trying to control from the bottom.
Zuma with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Zuma works his way into side control.
Cotto is not content to let Zuma control the position.
Cotto knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zuma on the ground.#SUB2#
Zuma is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cotto is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Zuma controls the position. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cotto is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Zuma working away.#SUB2#
Zuma is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cotto has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Zuma working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
A lull in the action here as Zuma stalls from top position.#T3#
Zuma trying to control the position but Cotto is working away. #SUB2#
Zuma goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Cotto has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Zuma but great work by Cotto.
Zuma is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Zuma's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Zuma is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Zuma wants to control but Cotto postures up.
Cotto wants to control but Zuma is keeping him busy.
Cotto just content to control the position.
Zuma wants to control but Cotto postures up.
Zuma tries to bench press Cotto off him but Cotto keeps the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zuma sneaks back into half guard.
Zuma trying to control from the bottom.
Zuma is looking for a sweep. Cotto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Monte Zuma showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Cotto loads up on a big right hand but Zuma slips the punch.
Cotto stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cotto wants it to stay on the feet.
Cotto misses with a hook.#TD2#
Zuma closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Cotto works his way to full guard. Good work.
Zuma trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zuma sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Zuma advances position into side control!
Monte Zuma has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuma is staying tight to Cotto's torso, preventing him from escaping. #SUB2#
Zuma is trying to get an arm triangle but Cotto is defending well. #T1#
Cotto is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Zuma's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Zuma controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Zuma is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Zuma content to control rather than advance.
Miguel Cotto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Monte Zuma is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Zuma's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Zuma stops Cotto from getting back to his feet.
Zuma performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3##TD2#
Zuma looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Zuma not doing much here.
Zuma is looking to advance position but Cotto won't allow it.
Zuma perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T4#
Cotto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Zuma is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Zuma moves into full mount! Cotto won't be happy about that!
Cotto stops Zuma from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zuma controlling the pace for now.
Let's hope that Zuma has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

And that's the end of the fight!
Monte Zuma comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Zuma winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Monte Zuma!

Monte Zuma tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
In defeat, Miguel Cotto stepped up to the mic, saying 'This is the last fight in my career. I tired... i'm retiring.'.

 

Event: MMA ATTACK 03 Boss vsLeagatius     
Date:   Dec 19, 2020
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pinochet.#TD2#
Zuma shoots in and bounces Pinochet off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Pinochet is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zuma defends well.#SUB#
Pinochet is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Zuma is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zuma slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB#
Zuma avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Zuma slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Pinochet working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zuma doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zuma manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pinochet being controlled here, momentarily. #T1##SUB#
Pinochet looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Zuma engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Pinochet is looking for a triangle but Zuma pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Pinochet has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zuma can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Pinochet is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Zuma showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Zuma passes Pinochet's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Pinochet is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Zuma looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Zuma seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
It looks like Zuma might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Pinochet works his way to full guard. Good work.
Pinochet tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Pinochet throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Zuma stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pinochet swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Pinochet has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zuma can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pinochet can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Zuma controls the pace.#T3#
Zuma postures up.
Zuma pushes down on Pinochet's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Zuma frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Zuma can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pinochet is looking to escape.
Zuma tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Zuma wants to take Pinochet's back but he can't do it this time.
Pinochet can't escape the position. #T4#
Zuma takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pinochet manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Pinochet looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Zuma performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Pinochet tries to roll over but Zuma keeps him under control.#SUB#
Pinochet looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pinochet wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zuma content to control rather than advance.
Pinochet wants to get back to full guard.
Zuma performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Monte Zuma dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Pinochet fails to land the takedown.
Zuma changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Zuma has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pinochet shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zuma as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Zuma shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Pinochet is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Zuma seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Pinochet is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuma looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Pinochet is trying to get back to full guard.
Zuma looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Zuma controlling the pace. #T1#
Pinochet wants to improve his position but Zuma is controlling well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Zuma in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Pinochet actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Zuma is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Zuma looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zuma prevents Pinochet from improving his position.#SUB#
Pinochet is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zuma pulls his head out easily.
Zuma prevents Pinochet from improving his position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Zuma performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Zuma is working for a kimura but Pinochet is defending it quite comfortably.
Zuma works his foot free and advances to mount.
Zuma sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Pinochet tries to reverse the position but Zuma maintains control.
Monte Zuma has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zuma controlling from mount. #T3##SUB2#
Zuma looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Zuma prevents Pinochet from getting the reversal.
Zuma sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Pinochet sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Pinochet tries to get to full guard but Zuma has control of the leg.
Zuma frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T4#
Zuma fails to take his opponent's back.
Zuma sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Pinochet is looking to improve his position but Zuma isn't that keen on the idea.
Zuma controlling the position easily from mount.
Zuma prevents Pinochet from getting the reversal.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zuma content just to control the position here.
Pinochet tries to reverse the position but Zuma maintains control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Monte Zuma showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##TD2#
Zuma shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Pinochet manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Zuma passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Pinochet seems a little lost for a moment, as Zuma dominates the positioning.
Pinochet can't do much from the bottom here.
Pinochet is trying to get back to half guard.
Zuma controls the position from side control.
Pinochet is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuma 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. #T1##SUB2#
Zuma wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pinochet, who protects the arm well.
Zuma trying to control the position but Pinochet is working away. #SUB2#
Zuma thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Pinochet tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Zuma wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Zuma staying calm.
Pinochet tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zuma slows the pace down.
Pinochet is not content to let Zuma control the position.
A lull in the action here.
Monte Zuma is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Pinochet can't do much from the bottom here.
Zuma takes a little break here. Pinochet wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Zuma's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Pinochet is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Zuma taking a breather here. #T3#
Pinochet is looking to reverse the position.
Zuma 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.
Augusto Pinochet has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pinochet is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Pinochet is in trouble now - Zuma has advanced to mount!
Pinochet is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Pinochet is looking to get to half guard.
Zuma looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
More stalling from Zuma.
Pinochet tries to reverse the position but Zuma maintains control.
Zuma controlling the pace for now.
Pinochet can't escape the position.
Zuma controlling his opponent.
Pinochet is looking to get to half guard.
Zuma tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!

And that's the end of the fight!
Monte Zuma comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zuma has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Monte Zuma!

Monte Zuma tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

 

Event: ATTACK 01 Cotto vs Zuma     
Date:   Dec 05, 2020
#R1#
Zuma shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cotto defends it nicely.
Cotto throws a half hearted mid kick.
Zuma looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cotto stuffs the takedown attempt from Zuma. Zuma gets slowly back to his feet.
Cotto attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#TD2#
Zuma closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Cotto to the mat! Cotto manages to get full guard.
Cotto knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zuma on the ground.
Zuma's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuma stopping the sweep attempt from Cotto.
Zuma is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Zuma tries to free his leg and advance position but Cotto is retaining full guard. #T1#
Cotto is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cotto keeping full guard, as Zuma tries to pass.
Zuma engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Zuma fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Miguel Cotto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Monte Zuma.
Cotto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cotto connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Zuma looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cotto is fending him off so far but Zuma persists. Nope, Cotto circles away and we're back to standing.#TD2#
Zuma shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Cotto manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Zuma pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cotto is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Zuma being controlled here momentarily.
Zuma controlling from the top position.
Let's hope that Zuma has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T3#
Zuma advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Zuma is working for a submission of some sort.
Zuma performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Zuma wants to free his trapped foot but Cotto is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Zuma perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Zuma.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Zuma's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zuma.
Zuma fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Zuma changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cotto tries to avoid it but Zuma manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cotto to the ground. Cotto escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2#
Zuma looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Cotto being controlled here, momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zuma passes Cotto's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Monte Zuma 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#
Zuma shoots for a takedown but Cotto saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Zuma closes the distance and clinches up with Cotto, looking for a takedown. Zuma pushes Cotto against the cage but Cotto circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cotto misses with a leg kick.
Zuma gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cotto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Miguel Cotto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Monte Zuma.
Zuma misses with a takedown attempt
and Cotto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zuma looks for a takedown but Cotto sprawls well.
Cotto throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zuma ducks under a wild hook from Cotto.
Zuma shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cotto as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Zuma shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Cotto manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Zuma controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
Cotto keeping full guard, as Zuma tries to pass.
Zuma slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Zuma 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 Cotto's shoulder. That is not cool.
Zuma wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cotto keeps working. #SUB2#
Zuma tries for a kimura but Cotto is defending well.
Monte Zuma has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zuma staying calm.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Zuma is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cotto knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
A lull in the action here.#T3#
Yet more stalling tactics from Zuma.
Zuma working away.
Zuma trying to control the position but Cotto is working away.
Zuma controls the position.#SUB2#
Zuma tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Zuma is continuing to stall.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Zuma tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cotto defends well and Zuma ends up having to push Cotto into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Zuma on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cotto. Cotto obviously looking to wear him down.
Zuma doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cotto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cotto fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Zuma checks it well.
Zuma goes for a double leg but Cotto avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cotto continues to drive forward.
A little feinted left hand from Cotto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cotto.
Zuma fails with a takedown attempt.
Zuma blocks a head kick by Cotto.
A telegraphed right hand from Cotto misses the target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zuma with a poor takedown
and Zuma takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD2#
Zuma closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Zuma is looking to advance position but Cotto won't allow it.
Zuma wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cotto keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Cotto dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Cotto throws a series of punches but Zuma avoids them all with ease.
Cotto throws a jab when Zuma was well out of range.
Cotto misses with a straight left.
Zuma shoots and misses
and Cotto counters with a straight right hand.
Zuma with a poor takedown
enabling Cotto to counter with a crisp jab.
No luck for Zuma with that takedown attempt.
Miguel Cotto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Monte Zuma.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cotto.
Cotto throws the kick towards the body but Zuma avoids it.
Cotto throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuma shoots for a takedown but Cotto saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Cotto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zuma has a takedown stuffed.
Zuma shoots in but Cotto avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Zuma changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cotto tries to avoid it but Zuma manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cotto to the ground. Cotto escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cotto is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Zuma shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cotto as he avoids it easily.
Cotto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zuma takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zuma fails with a takedown attempt.
Zuma on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cotto connects with a solid leg kick.
Zuma keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cotto looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cotto with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #TD2#
Zuma looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Zuma is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
Cotto keeping moving, preventing Zuma from controlling successfully.
Cotto keeping full guard, as Zuma tries to pass.
Cotto being controlled here, momentarily.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Zuma has his takedown stuffed
and Cotto counters with a straight right hand.
Zuma is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cotto sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Zuma fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cotto stuffs the takedown attempt from Zuma. Zuma gets slowly back to his feet.
Miguel Cotto is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Zuma closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Cotto's guard.

Cotto scrambles and gets back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zuma. #TD2#
Zuma darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zuma tries to pass to full mount but Cotto defends it.
Zuma wants to take a breather but Cotto is having none of it.
Zuma is looking to stall here but Cotto recovers full guard.
Zuma trying to control but Cotto is working from the bottom.
Cotto is trying to control the position but Zuma postures up.
Zuma is looking to pass into half guard but Cotto pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Cotto is in guard.

Cotto stopping the sweep attempt from Zuma.

And that's the end of the fight!
Miguel Cotto showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cotto 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miguel Cotto!

After winning the bout, Miguel Cotto thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: Trash Boys 11     
Date:   Aug 05, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Lesnor gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Zuma stops Lesnor from standing up.
Zuma controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lesnor is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Zuma is controlling him.
Zuma forces his way into half guard.
Zuma prevents Lesnor from improving his position.
Zuma passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lesnor!
Zuma moves to the back.
Zuma is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lesnor is trying to get back to his feet but Zuma has full control of the position and if anything, Lesnor has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Zuma controlling from the back.
Let's hope that Zuma has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
It looks like Zuma might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T1##SUB2#
Zuma is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Lesnor has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Zuma has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Lesnor taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Zuma doesn't care though - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Monte Zuma!
Monte Zuma is the new heavyweight champion!
Monte Zuma decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

 

Event: TWGC 30 (265+lbs, D1): Finals - Round 3     
Date:   Jul 20, 2020





190 cm
41 yrs
255 lbs



185 cm
43 yrs
265 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Monte Zuma! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 16 losses; Ren Naga-Wing!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Naga-Wing shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Zuma (0) vs (2) Naga-Wing
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Naga-Wing stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zuma swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zuma wants to control the position but Naga-Wing says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Zuma is trying to maintain the position but Naga-Wing is very close to passing his half guard.
Zuma is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Naga-Wing is thwarting Zuma's attempts to control the position.
Zuma 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.
Zuma trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Naga-Wing manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Zuma (0) vs (5) Naga-Wing
Zuma is trying to escape the mount but Naga-Wing keeps good control and instead manages to take Zuma's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Zuma (0) vs (8) Naga-Wing
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Naga-Wing working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Zuma wants to escape the position. #T1#
Zuma wants to control his opponent's hands but Naga-Wing gets his hands free.
Zuma manages to reverse the position and now he's in Naga-Wing's guard. Nice work there by Zuma.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zuma (2) vs (8) Naga-Wing
Zuma stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Naga-Wing swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zuma slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Naga-Wing keeping moving, preventing Zuma from controlling successfully.
Zuma is fighting to break Naga-Wing's control of his arms but Naga-Wing is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Naga-Wing keeping full guard, as Zuma tries to pass.
Zuma engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
Naga-Wing is pulling down on Zuma's head. It's preventing any offense from Zuma, at least for the moment.#SUB2#
Zuma avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Zuma trying to control but Naga-Wing is working from the bottom.
Naga-Wing pulls Zuma in to control the position. #T3#
Naga-Wing keeping moving, preventing Zuma from controlling successfully.
Zuma trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Naga-Wing is trying to control the position but Zuma postures up.
Zuma sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Naga-Wing keeping moving, preventing Zuma from controlling successfully.
Zuma is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Naga-Wing is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Zuma pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Naga-Wing is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Naga-Wing looking for a sweep. Not yet Naga-Wing, not yet. #SUB#
Zuma drops back, looking for a kneebar! Naga-Wing looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Naga-Wing looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Naga-Wing!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Zuma (2) vs (12) Naga-Wing
Zuma tries to buck Naga-Wing off but Naga-Wing is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Zuma's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
A lull in the action here.
Zuma tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T5#
Zuma wants to control but Naga-Wing postures up.#SUB2#
Naga-Wing tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Naga-Wing has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Zuma sneaks back into half guard.
Naga-Wing tries to pass to full mount but Zuma defends it.
Zuma slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Naga-Wing pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zuma is keeping the position for now. #T6#
Zuma bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Naga-Wing's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zuma (4) vs (12) Naga-Wing
Naga-Wing keeping moving, preventing Zuma from controlling successfully.
Naga-Wing tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zuma trying to control the position from guard on top but Naga-Wing is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zuma showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Zuma trying to control the position from guard on top but Naga-Wing is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zuma tries to free his leg and advance position but Naga-Wing is retaining full guard.
Zuma trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Naga-Wing manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zuma (4) vs (14) Naga-Wing#T7#
Zuma controls Naga-Wing momentarily but Naga-Wing frees himself.
Zuma pulls Naga-Wing in close to his closed guard and prevents Naga-Wing from doing any damage or advancing position.
Zuma working a defensive guard here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zuma is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zuma (6) vs (14) Naga-Wing
Naga-Wing keeping moving, preventing Zuma from controlling successfully.
Zuma looking to sit in guard and control but Naga-Wing gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zuma (6) vs (16) Naga-Wing#T8#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Zuma holds on and takes a little breather.
Zuma trying to keep a closed guard but Naga-Wing is proving a slippery customer.
Zuma wants to hit a sweep here but Naga-Wing passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Zuma there!
Score +3 for passing guard: Zuma (6) vs (19) Naga-Wing
Zuma wants to control but Naga-Wing is having none of it.
Zuma is desperately trying to improve his position but Naga-Wing has a good base and remains in mount.
Zuma tries to control the position but Naga-Wing now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Zuma (6) vs (22) Naga-Wing
Zuma tries to escape but Naga-Wing has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T9#
Zuma looking to control the position.
Zuma trying to control the hands but Naga-Wing breaks the grip. #SUB2#
Naga-Wing working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Naga-Wing avoiding Zuma 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB2#
Naga-Wing patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Zuma trying to control the hands but Naga-Wing breaks the grip.
Zuma can't escape the position.
Zuma tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T10#
Zuma is in all sorts of trouble here.
Naga-Wing wants to control the pace but Zuma is squirming around nicely.
Zuma can't escape the position.
Zuma wants to control but Naga-Wing is having none of it.
Zuma is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB2#
Zuma tries to improve his position but Naga-Wing has taken his back! Naga-Wing has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Zuma tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Naga-Wing pushes Zuma away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ren Naga-Wing!
Ren Naga-Wing is the new super heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Ren Naga-Wing 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: TWGC 30 (265+lbs, D1): Finals - Round 2     
Date:   Jul 19, 2020





190 cm
41 yrs
255 lbs



189 cm
22 yrs
216 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Monte Zuma! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Hugo Boss!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Yves DeLean.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Zuma shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Boss is trying to defend but Zuma finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Zuma (2) vs (0) Boss
Boss looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Zuma is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Boss has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zuma slows the pace down in half guard.
Zuma trying to advance position but Boss counters by regaining guard.
Boss is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuma controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Zuma wants to pass the guard but Boss is keeping the position.#T1#
Zuma controls from within his opponent's guard.
Boss is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Zuma wants to control from the top but Boss keeps moving.
Boss looking to control.
Zuma tries to free his leg and advance position but Boss is retaining full guard.
Zuma engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
Zuma is looking to pass into half guard but Boss pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Boss is in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zuma (2) vs (2) Boss
Zuma is looking to sweep but instead, Boss has passed into half guard.
Boss sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Boss passes into side control, despite Zuma's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Zuma (2) vs (5) Boss
Zuma is looking to reverse the position.
Zuma sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Zuma wants to control but Boss is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boss takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Boss is looking to take a break and control but Zuma is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Boss is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Boss wants to control but Zuma is keeping him busy.
Zuma trying to control but Boss postures up.
Boss is keen to just control but Zuma is a slippery customer.
Still in half guard, Boss seems content to control.
Zuma trying to control but Boss postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boss prevents Zuma from improving his position.#SUB#
Zuma actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
Well, if Boss is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Zuma is looking to improve his position.
Zuma manages to get to full guard. #SUB#
Zuma is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Boss defends well.
Boss postures up.
Zuma pulls Boss in close to prevent any damage. #T5#
Zuma trying to keep a closed guard but Boss is proving a slippery customer.
Zuma is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Boss is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Boss trying to control but Zuma is working from the bottom.
Zuma is controlling Boss's posture.
Boss pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zuma is keeping the position for now.
Boss stopping the sweep attempt from Zuma.#T6#
Boss wants to control from the top but Zuma keeps moving. #SUB#
Boss got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zuma has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Boss has managed to get both his arms back between Zuma's legs - danger averted.
Boss controlling from the top position.
Zuma looking for a sweep. Not yet Zuma, not yet.
Zuma bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Boss's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zuma (4) vs (5) Boss
Boss keeping moving, preventing Zuma from controlling successfully.
Zuma slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T7#
Zuma won't allow Boss to sweep him here.
Boss has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Zuma sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Boss's guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T8#
Boss tries to get to full guard but Zuma has control of the leg.
Boss is refusing to be controlled, as Zuma sits in half guard.
Zuma is really struggling to control Boss but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Zuma performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Zuma is looking to take a break and control but Boss is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zuma is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T9#
Zuma uses his free foot to push down on Boss's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Boss.
Score +3 for passing guard: Zuma (7) vs (5) Boss
Boss regains half guard.
Zuma wants to pass the guard but Boss is defending well.
Zuma is trying to control. Boss wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Zuma in particular looking to stall.
Boss is staying active underneath Zuma, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T10#
Zuma wants to advance to full mount but Boss doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Zuma content to stall in guard here.
Boss keeping moving, preventing Zuma from controlling successfully.
Zuma is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Zuma's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Zuma trying to control but Boss is working from the bottom. #T11##SUB2#
Boss looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Zuma's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Boss controlling Zuma's posture.
Zuma preventing the sweep.
Zuma's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Zuma slips nicely into half guard.
Zuma perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Boss is staying active underneath Zuma, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boss has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Zuma is working away from the top position though.
Zuma keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T12#
Boss is staying active underneath Zuma, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Zuma content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Zuma is trying to control the action in half guard but Boss is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Zuma moves nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Zuma (10) vs (5) Boss
Boss is looking for a sweep.
Zuma wants to control but Boss is keeping him busy. #T13#
The referee asks Zuma politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Zuma prefers to stall for the moment though.
Boss is not content to let Zuma control the position.
Zuma takes a little break here. Boss wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Boss is not content to let Zuma control the position.
Boss is trying to escape the position but Zuma is controlling the position.
Boss can't do much from the bottom here. #T14#
Boss is not content to let Zuma control the position.
Zuma content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Zuma trying to control the action but Boss is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Zuma takes the fight on points by 10 to 5.
In his post fight interview, Monte Zuma started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: TWGC 30 (265+lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1     
Date:   Jul 18, 2020





193 cm
34 yrs
245 lbs



190 cm
41 yrs
255 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Dragan Hozdic! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Monte Zuma!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Hozdic takes the fight into the clinch.
Zuma is trying to drag Hozdic to the mat but Hozdic just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hozdic changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Zuma fights it off and pushes away nicely. #TD2#
Zuma scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hozdic (0) vs (2) Zuma
Zuma moves into full mount! Hozdic won't be happy about that!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hozdic (0) vs (5) Zuma
Zuma controlling the position easily from mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuma trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Zuma sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T1#
Zuma can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hozdic is looking to escape.
Hozdic 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.
Zuma fails to take his opponent's back.
Zuma prevents Hozdic from getting the reversal.
Hozdic has given up his back here. Will Zuma look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Hozdic (0) vs (8) Zuma
Zuma trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Hozdic doesn't escape. #T2##SUB2#
Zuma is looking for the choke from the back position but Hozdic is controlling his hands well.
Zuma struggling to keep hold of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Zuma working for a choke but Hozdic is defending well.
Hozdic wants to escape the position.
Zuma avoiding Hozdic 's attempts to control his hands.
Hozdic is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Zuma.
Zuma struggling to keep hold of the position. #SUB2#
Zuma working for the choke. #T3#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Zuma's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Zuma controls the position.#SUB2#
Zuma is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Zuma is looking to control Hozdic but Hozdic is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Hozdic tries to roll but Zuma sticks to his back.
Zuma controls the position.
Zuma is controlling the position but Hozdic somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard. #T4#
Zuma tries to pass to full mount but Hozdic defends it.
Hozdic trying to control here.
Zuma is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hozdic (0) vs (11) Zuma
Zuma tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hozdic tries to hold on but Zuma postures up.
Zuma trying to control but Hozdic is having none of it. #T5#
Zuma takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Let's hope that Zuma has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Zuma looking to control but Hozdic is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hozdic stops Zuma from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T6#
Zuma is still trying to improve position.
Zuma tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hozdic tries to lock up and control but Zuma gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Zuma trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Zuma wants to control but instead Hozdic manages to regain half guard.
Zuma is trying to control. Hozdic wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Still in half guard, Zuma seems content to control.
Zuma stalling away here and it's allowed Hozdic to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T7#
Zuma is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hozdic keeping moving, preventing Zuma from controlling successfully.
Zuma pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hozdic is keeping the position for now.
Zuma is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Zuma trying to control but Hozdic is working from the bottom.
Zuma 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.
Hozdic keeping moving, preventing Zuma from controlling successfully. #T8#
Zuma is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hozdic looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hozdic being controlled here, momentarily.
Zuma advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hozdic (0) vs (14) Zuma
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Zuma is looking to take a break and control but Hozdic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Hozdic's face as Zuma controls the position. #T9#
Hozdic is not content to let Zuma control the position.
Zuma is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Zuma slows the pace down.
Zuma trying to control the position but Hozdic is working away. #T10#
Zuma controlling the position from side mount.
Zuma trying to control the action but Hozdic is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Hozdic's face as Zuma controls the position. #T11#
Hozdic is not content to let Zuma control the position.
Zuma controls the position.
Hozdic is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Zuma thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Zuma slows the pace down.
Zuma wants to control but Hozdic is keeping him busy.
Hozdic is looking to regain half guard here but Zuma keeps moving and retains side control. #T12#
Zuma wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hozdic keeps working.
Hozdic being controlled for a moment.
Zuma trying to control the position but Hozdic is working away.
Zuma looking to control but instead Hozdic has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#T13#
Hozdic is trying to get back to full guard.
Zuma is controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Zuma is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Zuma perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hozdic wants to improve his position but Zuma is controlling well.
Zuma trying to control the pace. #T14#
Zuma works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hozdic (0) vs (17) Zuma
Zuma sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Zuma wins on points by 17 to 0.
Monte Zuma bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: TWGC 30 (265+lbs, D1): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 2     
Date:   Jul 10, 2020





180 cm
39 yrs
220 lbs



190 cm
41 yrs
255 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 17 losses; Dido Vicini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Monte Zuma!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Nard Betker and Saam Ante.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Vicini shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vicini (2) vs (0) Zuma
Vicini slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Zuma is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vicini is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Zuma throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Vicini drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Vicini jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Zuma wants to improve his position but instead Vicini has moved into half guard.
Zuma gets full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuma looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vicini tries to free his leg and advance position but Zuma is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Zuma looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Vicini passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (5) vs (0) Zuma
Zuma tries to bench press Vicini off him but Vicini keeps the position. #T1#
Zuma is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Vicini trying to control the action but Zuma is working from the bottom.
Zuma has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Vicini is really struggling to control Zuma but he's trying to hold on to the position.
A lull in the action here.
Zuma manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (5) vs (2) Zuma#T2#
Zuma wants to free his trapped foot but Vicini is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Vicini slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Vicini bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zuma's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (7) vs (2) Zuma#SUB2#
Zuma looking for a guillotine here but Vicini defends easily.
Vicini stopping the sweep attempt from Zuma.
Zuma keeping moving, preventing Vicini from controlling successfully.
Zuma wants to sweep here but Vicini controlling him for the moment. #T3##SUB2#
Zuma is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Zuma is looking for a triangle but Vicini pushes his legs off easily.
Vicini sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Vicini wants to control from the top but Zuma keeps moving.
Vicini won't allow Zuma to sweep him here.
Vicini advances to half guard.
Vicini is stalling here. Zuma is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Vicini seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Zuma has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Vicini (7) vs (6) Zuma#T4#
Vicini tries to improve position but can't.
Vicini is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Zuma thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Zuma tries for a kimura but Vicini is defending well.
Vicini manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (9) vs (6) Zuma#SUB#
Vicini is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Zuma sees it coming and defends easily.
Vicini is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (12) vs (6) Zuma
Zuma regains half guard.#T5##SUB#
Vicini is looking for a kimura here.
Zuma is in trouble now - Vicini has advanced to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (15) vs (6) Zuma
Zuma tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vicini wants to take his opponent's back but Zuma doesn't allow it.
Vicini controlling the pace for now. #T6#
Vicini seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Zuma for as long as he can get away with.
Zuma is desperately trying to improve his position but Vicini has a good base and remains in mount.
Vicini wants to take his opponent's back but Zuma doesn't allow it.
Zuma is working to get back to half guard.
Vicini fails to move to back control.
Vicini prevents Zuma from getting the reversal.#T7#
Vicini tries to control but Zuma wriggling away.
Zuma really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zuma regains half guard.
Zuma is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Vicini is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Zuma wants to get back to full guard.#T8#
Zuma is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Vicini's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Vicini's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Vicini (15) vs (10) Zuma#SUB2#
Zuma working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Zuma doesn't have the hooks in and Vicini manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (17) vs (10) Zuma
Vicini trying to control but Zuma is working from the bottom.
Vicini tries to free his leg and advance position but Zuma is retaining full guard.
Zuma looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vicini is one step ahead there.
Vicini passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (20) vs (10) Zuma#T9#
Vicini advances nicely into full mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Vicini (22) vs (10) Zuma
Zuma keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Zuma regains half guard.
Vicini moves nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (25) vs (10) Zuma
Zuma tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zuma manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (25) vs (12) Zuma
Vicini tries to get to full guard but Zuma has control of the leg. #T10#
Vicini is looking to control Zuma's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vicini avoid being mounted?
Vicini tries to roll over but Zuma keeps him under control.
Vicini trying to control but Zuma postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Vicini manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Zuma is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Vicini is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Vicini has escaped and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (27) vs (12) Zuma
Vicini trying to control the position from guard on top but Zuma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T11#
Vicini tries to free his leg and advance position but Zuma is retaining full guard.
Zuma looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vicini is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Vicini is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Zuma has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Vicini is looking to defend but Zuma has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Vicini! Zuma pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Vicini taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Monte Zuma!
Monte Zuma tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

 

Event: TWGC 30 (265+lbs, D1): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1     
Date:   Jul 09, 2020





190 cm
41 yrs
255 lbs



186 cm
33 yrs
265 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Monte Zuma! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Edmond Honda!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Albert Achterberg and Paul Aken.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Honda tries to clinch there but Zuma circles away.
We've been informed that Honda has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#TD2#
Honda throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Zuma was covering up waiting for the punch and Honda finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Zuma (0) vs (2) Honda
Honda pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zuma is keeping the position for now.
Honda must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Honda won't allow Zuma to sweep him here.
Honda is pushing down on Zuma's leg trying to pass to half guard. Zuma is fighting to maintain full guard but Honda has managed to sneak the leg through.
Zuma is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zuma is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Honda is looking for a kimura but Zuma is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Honda to get the leverage.
Zuma is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Honda is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zuma is just riding it out for now. Honda eventually gives up the hold. #T1#
Honda is trying to control. Zuma wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Zuma gets full guard.#SUB#
Zuma is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Honda tries to free his leg and advance position but Zuma is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Honda has gone for a leg lock! Zuma slips out almost immediately though and dives into Honda's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zuma (2) vs (2) Honda
Zuma passes Honda's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Zuma is looking to pass Honda's guard but actually Honda recovers to full guard. #T2##SUB2#
Honda escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zuma gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Honda has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zuma can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Zuma passes Honda's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Zuma wants to work for an arm triangle but Honda is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Zuma is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Zuma is working for a submission of some sort. #T3#
Zuma wants to advance to full mount but Honda doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Zuma trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zuma is pushing down on Honda's leg trying to pass to half guard. Honda is fighting to maintain full guard but Zuma has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Zuma is trying to work for a kimura but Honda is defending well.
Honda moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T4#
Honda can't keep his opponent in guard - Zuma advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Zuma is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Honda is trying to get back to full guard.
Honda is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Zuma seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Zuma is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T5#
Honda wants to control but Zuma is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Honda is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Zuma jumps into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Zuma (5) vs (2) Honda#SUB#
Zuma tries for a kimura but Honda is defending well. #SUB#
Zuma looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Honda regains half guard.#SUB#
Honda is defending against the submission attempts here by Zuma.
Honda tries to get to full guard but Zuma has control of the leg. #T6##SUB2#
Honda looking for subs from the bottom but Zuma mounts him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Zuma (8) vs (2) Honda
Honda keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Zuma has control of Honda's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Honda regains control of the situation pretty easily. #SUB#
Zuma working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Honda tries to reverse the position but Zuma maintains control.
We've been hearing that Zuma has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T7##SUB#
Zuma has control of Honda's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Honda regains control of the situation pretty easily. #SUB#
Zuma looking to secure an arm triangle but Honda defends it well.
Honda sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Zuma is trying to work for a kimura but Honda is defending well. #SUB#
Zuma wants to work for an arm triangle but Honda is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Honda looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T8##SUB#
Zuma is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Honda actively working from the bottom here.
Honda is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Zuma moves into full mount! Honda won't be happy about that!
Score +3 for passing guard: Zuma (11) vs (2) Honda
Honda regains half guard.#SUB#
Zuma is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T9##SUB#
Zuma is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Honda has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Honda actively working from the bottom here.
Honda is pressing down on Zuma's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Zuma advances to half guard. #SUB#
Zuma looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Honda actively working from the bottom here.#T10##SUB#
Zuma is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Honda doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Zuma. #SUB#
Zuma seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Zuma is working for a kimura here but Honda manages to reverse the position and he's now in Zuma's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zuma (11) vs (4) Honda#SUB#
Zuma is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T11#
Honda preventing the sweep.
Honda trying to control but Zuma is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Zuma working for a triangle but Honda defends it easily. #SUB#
Zuma looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Zuma is looking to sweep but instead, Honda has passed into half guard.
Zuma is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Honda jumps into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Zuma (11) vs (7) Honda#T12##SUB2#
Honda tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Honda has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Honda working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Zuma manages to get back to half guard.
Zuma is looking for a sweep. Honda is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Honda works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Zuma (11) vs (10) Honda
Zuma is squirming around, avoiding Honda's attempts to control the action. #T13#
Zuma is trying to escape the mount. #SUB2#
Honda jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Zuma is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Zuma and Honda has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission. #SUB2#
Honda looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Zuma is looking to regain half guard here but Honda keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Honda tries for a kimura but Zuma is defending well.
Zuma sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T14#
Zuma is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Zuma actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Honda is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Zuma defends it well.
Zuma is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Honda's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Honda's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Zuma (15) vs (10) Honda
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Zuma looking for the RNC.
Zuma is hanging on to Honda's back as he tries to escape.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zuma takes the fight on points by 15 to 10.
A less than humble Monte Zuma misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
The defeated Edmond Honda had this to say: 'You must defeat Sheng Long to stand a chance!'.

 

Event: Galaxy 2: Energy     
Date:   Jun 27, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zuma avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dee throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Zuma counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Inspektor Dee has been cut.
A low kick lands for Dee.
Dee tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zuma manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zuma swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dee tries to land a body kick
and Zuma counters with a nice body kick.
Zuma tries to land a front kick but Dee steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dee.
Dee misses with a wild body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dee, as that shot connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuma throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dee! But no joy.
Dee throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zuma counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dee thinking.
Zuma 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.
Dee looks to land a right hand but Zuma moved out of range.
Zuma walks into a jab.#T1#
Dee throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Zuma counters with an outside leg kick.
Dee misses with a jab to the body
and Zuma counters with a huge left! Dee is in big trouble! He's backing up but Zuma isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Dee from any more damage. A dominating finish by Zuma!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Monte Zuma!
Monte Zuma spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

 

Event: PL MMA 41     
Date:   May 30, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zuma lands a slapping body shot.
Inarritu avoids a kick to the body.
Zuma changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Inarritu tries to avoid it but Zuma manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Inarritu to the ground. Inarritu escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Zuma dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Inarritu. That did some damage!
Zuma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Inarritu throws a predictable looking body shot
and Zuma counters with a body kick.
Inarritu misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Inarritu looks to score with a jab to the body but Zuma is just out of range.
Zuma was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Inarritu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zuma appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Inarritu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T1#
Inarritu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Inarritu misses with a kick to the body
and Zuma connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zuma throws a body punch but Inarritu moves out of range.
Zuma pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Zuma throws a body kick that misses
and Inarritu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Felix Inarritu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Inarritu misses with a hook
and Zuma counters with a leg kick.
Zuma 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.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Inarritu.
Inarritu misses the shot to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Zuma misses its target.
Inarritu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zuma. #T2#
Inarritu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Inarritu scores with a jab to the head.
Zuma misses with a kick to the body
and Inarritu counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Inarritu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zuma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Inarritu was well out of range. Poor timing from Zuma.
Inarritu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zuma makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Inarritu, as that shot connected. #T3#
A slapping body kick lands there for Inarritu.
Felix Inarritu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Inarritu looks to land a left hand but Zuma moved out of range nicely.
Inarritu works Zuma's body with a nice hook.
A nice leg kick lands there from Inarritu.
Zuma misses with an uppercut
and Inarritu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Monte Zuma has been cut.
Inarritu has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The fighters circle momentarily. Inarritu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Inarritu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Inarritu doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#KD2#
Inarritu lands a big right hand that sends Zuma crashing to the mat! Inarritu stays standing though and waves Zuma back to his feet!#T4#
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!
Inarritu tries to bum rush Zuma with a series of wild strikes but Zuma uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Inarritu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zuma misses with a hook
and Inarritu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Inarritu misses with a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Inarritu checks a leg kick.
Inarritu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Inarritu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zuma.
Zuma changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Inarritu tries to avoid it but Zuma manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Inarritu to the ground. Inarritu escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Zuma takes one on the button.#T5#
Inarritu lands an overhand right.
Inarritu lands a nice looking body shot.
Zuma dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Inarritu blocks a head kick by Zuma.
Decent striking displayed by Inarritu there.
Zuma works Inarritu's body with a nice hook.
Inarritu misses with a double jab
letting Zuma counter with a right hand. #T6#
Inarritu looks to score with a jab to the body but Zuma is just out of range.
Zuma quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Zuma uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Inarritu.
Inarritu is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Zuma had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Inarritu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Inarritu misses with a lunging right hand
and Zuma counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Inarritu takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Zuma throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zuma takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Inarritu takes one on the button.#T7#
Inarritu throws a hook to the side of Zuma's head but Zuma sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Inarritu scores with a shot to the body.
Zuma throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Inarritu to counter with a crisp jab.
Zuma on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Zuma pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Inarritu misses with a lunging right hand
and Zuma counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Inarritu blocks the body kick.
Zuma looks to score with a jab to the body but Inarritu is just out of range.#T8#
Inarritu throws a body punch but Zuma moves out of range.
Inarritu 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.
Inarritu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A quick step to the side and Zuma tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Inarritu works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Zuma misses with a body kick.
Zuma takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Inarritu works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#ROC2#Zuma is rocked!#T9#
Zuma throws a body shot but no joy. #KD2#
Inarritu lands a big right hand that sends Zuma crashing to the mat! Inarritu stays standing though and waves Zuma back to his feet!
Oh Zuma is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#TD#
Zuma bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
What's Inarritu going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.#SUB#
Zuma goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Inarritu has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Zuma but great work by Inarritu.
Zuma seems to have got his legs back now.
Zuma is looking for a sweep.
Zuma looks to move to half guard but instead Inarritu has passed into mount! Damn!
Inarritu controlling the pace for now.
Zuma regains half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Felix Inarritu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Inarritu 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 9:10
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 9:10
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 9:10

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Felix Inarritu!

A very excited looking Felix Inarritu 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: PL MMA 39 Arjuna vs Sight     
Date:   May 15, 2020



The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Pearson misses the target.
Zuma is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Zuma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pearson manages to avoid it.
Pearson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pearson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Pearson looks for the body kick but Zuma saw that one coming.
Zuma is looking to counter with head kicks.

Pearson moves into the clinch successfully.

Zuma manages to break the clinch.
Pearson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

Pearson has taken the fight to the clinch.

Zuma escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Zuma closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Zuma is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zuma landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Zuma throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Pearson to regain full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pearson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zuma.
Zuma throwing strikes but missing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Zuma has gone for a leg lock! Pearson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Zuma's guard.


Zuma throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Zuma pushes a forearm under Pearson's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Pearson is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Monte Zuma!
In his post fight interview, Monte Zuma started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Norman Pearson spoke after the fight, saying 'I knew I was better in the clinch so I did my best to get in that area and smash him. Obviously that gameplan didn't work. I will get back to camp and re-evaluate where we went wrong. Thank you all for coming out! '.

 

Event: TWGC 29 (265lbs, D1): Hilo Qualifier - Round 2     
Date:   Apr 18, 2020

Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Maxim Bok (ranked 1503 p4p, 171 weight class) and Monte Zuma (ranked 350 p4p, 51 weight class). Bok comes to the cage accompanied by Give It Revolution. Maxim Bok had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business




182 cm
38 yrs
285 lbs



190 cm
40 yrs
255 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 10 losses; Maxim Bok! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Monte Zuma!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Chris Saunders and Micheangelo Fripello.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.

Bok darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bok (2) vs (0) Zuma
Bok content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Zuma wants to improve his position but Bok is controlling well.
Zuma trying to get back to full guard but Bok takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (5) vs (0) Zuma
Zuma is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuma is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Zuma is trying to escape the mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bok controlling his opponent.
Zuma tries to reverse the position but Bok maintains control.
Bok takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Zuma sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Bok looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Zuma wants to improve his position but Bok is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bok is controlling the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bok wants to pass the guard but Zuma is defending well.
Zuma has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bok is working away from the top position though.
Zuma has his hands clasped together around Bok's back. He's all about the action.
Bok tries to pass to full mount but Zuma defends it.
Bok controlling the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zuma is trying to control but Bok passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (8) vs (0) Zuma
Zuma is not content to let Bok control the position.
You can see the frustration on Zuma's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Zuma stops Bok from passing to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zuma wants to control but Bok postures up.
Bok wants to control but Zuma is keeping him busy.
Zuma tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bok wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Zuma being controlled for a moment.
Zuma is not content to let Bok control the position.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Bok tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bok has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Zuma has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Bok controlling from side mount.
Bok in the domination position with Zuma hanging on.
Bok trying to control the position but Zuma is working away.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Zuma is looking to regain half guard here but Bok keeps moving and retains side control.

Bok tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bok has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bok wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zuma keeps working.
Zuma tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bok wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bok working away.
Zuma is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Zuma manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bok's best efforts.
Bok performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Zuma slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bok wants to control from the top but Zuma keeps moving.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Zuma is pulling down on Bok's head to control his posture.
Bok looking to pass the guard.
Zuma wants to sweep here but Bok controlling him for the moment.
Bok wants to pass the guard but Zuma is keeping the position.
Zuma is trying to keep Bok in close.

Zuma looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bok looking to pass the guard.
Bok is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Zuma manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bok manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (8) vs (2) Zuma
Zuma trying to control the position from guard on top but Bok is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zuma 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.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Bok trying to keep a closed guard but Zuma is proving a slippery customer.
Bok tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zuma sitting in guard here, content to control.
Zuma wants to pass the guard but Bok is keeping the position.
Bok trying to control the position.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Zuma trying to control the position from guard on top but Bok is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zuma is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Zuma preventing the sweep.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Zuma trying to control the position from guard on top but Bok is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zuma trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zuma stopping the sweep attempt from Bok.

Bok is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Zuma is aware though and is defending well.
Zuma slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Zuma preventing the sweep.
Bok is working hard here to advance position.
Zuma trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.

Zuma got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bok has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Zuma has managed to get both his arms back between Bok's legs - danger averted.
Zuma stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bok swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Bok has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zuma can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bok is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (10) vs (2) Zuma
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Zuma is looking for a sweep. Bok is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Bok is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Zuma sees it coming and defends easily.
Zuma trying to control but Bok postures up.
Zuma is looking for a sweep. Bok is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zuma keeping hold of Bok's head, controlling as best he can.
Zuma wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zuma trying to hold on to Bok's head to control him but Bok postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bok takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
Maxim Bok seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: TWGC 29 (265lbs, D1): Hilo Qualifier - Round 1     
Date:   Apr 17, 2020

Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Monte Zuma (ranked 345 p4p, 50 weight class) and Johnny Bolivar (ranked 7451 p4p, 520 weight class). Bolivar has chosen Superman Theme as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!




190 cm
40 yrs
255 lbs



196 cm
21 yrs
255 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Monte Zuma! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 4 losses; Johnny Bolivar!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Chris Saunders and Micheangelo Fripello.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.

Zuma closes the distance and pushes Bolivar back into the cage.

Zuma pulls guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Zuma keeping full guard, as Bolivar tries to pass.
Zuma being controlled here, momentarily.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Zuma holds on and takes a little breather.

Bolivar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zuma has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bolivar has managed to get both his arms back between Zuma's legs - danger averted.
Zuma is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuma keeping moving, preventing Bolivar from controlling successfully.
Bolivar passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Zuma (0) vs (3) Bolivar
Bolivar wants to control but Zuma is keeping him busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zuma sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

Bolivar is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Zuma wants to get back to full guard.
Zuma trying to control but Bolivar postures up.
Bolivar prevents Zuma from improving his position.

Bolivar is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Zuma preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bolivar prevents Zuma from improving his position.

Bolivar seems to be looking for submissions.

Bolivar is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zuma has managed to free his arm - good work.

Bolivar is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Zuma manages to get to full guard.
Bolivar trying to control but Zuma is working from the bottom.
Zuma trying to keep a closed guard but Bolivar is proving a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Zuma had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bolivar defends it easily.
Bolivar is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Zuma is trying to keep Bolivar in close.
Bolivar trying to control the position from guard on top but Zuma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bolivar looking to pass the guard.
Bolivar slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bolivar wants to control from the top but Zuma keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zuma looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bolivar passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Zuma (0) vs (6) Bolivar

Bolivar tries for a kimura but Zuma is defending well.
Zuma is looking to reverse the position.

Bolivar thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bolivar tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Zuma sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Zuma is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Zuma makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Zuma.
Zuma is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Zuma manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bolivar manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zuma (2) vs (6) Bolivar
Zuma pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bolivar is keeping the position for now.
Zuma works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bolivar is trying to control but Zuma passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Zuma (5) vs (6) Bolivar
Zuma controls the position.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Zuma wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bolivar keeps working.
Zuma wants to control for a moment but Bolivar uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.

Zuma is trying to work for a kimura but Bolivar is defending well.
Bolivar is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Zuma jumps into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Zuma (8) vs (6) Bolivar

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Zuma tries to move to mount but Bolivar blocks the move with his legs.
Zuma trying to control the action but Bolivar is working from the bottom.
Bolivar tries to control but Zuma manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Zuma (11) vs (6) Bolivar
Zuma slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.

Bolivar defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zuma (11) vs (8) Bolivar
Zuma keeping moving, preventing Bolivar from controlling successfully.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bolivar not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Zuma wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zuma is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zuma (13) vs (8) Bolivar
Zuma sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bolivar pulls Zuma in to control the position.
Bolivar is trying to keep Zuma in close.
Zuma wants to pass the guard but Bolivar is keeping the position.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Zuma passes Bolivar's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bolivar is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Zuma jumps into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Zuma (16) vs (8) Bolivar
Zuma wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bolivar keeps working.
Zuma is trying to move to mount but Bolivar reverses beautifully and ends up in Zuma's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zuma (16) vs (10) Bolivar
Zuma pulls Bolivar in close to his closed guard and prevents Bolivar from doing any damage or advancing position.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.

Zuma is looking for a triangle but Bolivar pushes his legs off easily.
Bolivar looking to pass the guard.
Bolivar wants to control from the top but Zuma keeps moving.
Bolivar looking to pass the guard.
Bolivar trying to control the position from guard on top but Zuma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.

Zuma is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bolivar trying to control but Zuma is working from the bottom.
Bolivar is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Bolivar trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Zuma manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zuma (18) vs (10) Bolivar
Zuma trying to control but Bolivar is working from the bottom.
Zuma pushes down on Bolivar's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Zuma tries to pass to full mount but Bolivar defends it.

Zuma is looking for a kimura but Bolivar is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Zuma to get the leverage.
Bolivar is trying to get back to full guard.
Zuma sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Zuma is pressing down on Bolivar's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bolivar is holding on for now.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Bolivar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Zuma passes the guard and advances to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Zuma (21) vs (10) Bolivar
Bolivar has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Zuma (24) vs (10) Bolivar

Zuma has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
I would not like to be Bolivar right now.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.

Zuma tightening his grip on Bolivar, looking for the choke.
Bolivar staying busy and making it hard for Zuma to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Bolivar is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Zuma's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zuma takes the fight on points by 24 to 10.
Monte Zuma bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: Syn 681 Dog vs Rockwell     
Date:   Apr 11, 2020
#R1#
Delsarte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Delsarte misses with an attempted mid kick.
Delsarte rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zuma counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Gauthier Delsarte has been cut.
Zuma has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Delsarte finds it's way round the side to connect with Zuma's head.
Delsarte tries to land a front kick but Zuma steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Zuma misses with a body shot
and Delsarte counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuma pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Delsarte fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zuma manages to avoid it.
Zuma was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Delsarte 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 fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Zuma.#T1#
Zuma changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Delsarte tries to avoid it but Zuma manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Delsarte to the ground. Delsarte escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A punch lands to the side of Zuma 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT2#
It looks like Monte Zuma has been cut.
Delsarte scores with a body shot.
Zuma slips a straight right by Delsarte.
Delsarte lands a front kick.
Zuma gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Zuma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Delsarte moves away.
Delsarte tries to bum rush Zuma with a series of wild strikes but Zuma uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It appears Zuma was looking to counter with a kick there.
Gauthier Delsarte is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zuma. Delsarte does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Delsarte lands a lovely overhand right.#KD2#
Delsarte cracks Zuma with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Zuma looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Delsarte finish him? #ROC2#
Zuma is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zuma.
Delsarte flicks out a counter leg kick but Zuma steps away.
Zuma misses with a hook to the body
and Delsarte counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Zuma badly! He tries to strike back but Delsarte puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Zuma out cold! Oh man, Zuma will never hear the end of this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gauthier Delsarte!
Our winner, Gauthier Delsarte, 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: CEC 695     
Date:   Feb 22, 2020
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Zuma. Monteiro does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Monteiro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Monteiro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zuma moves out of range of the strikes.
Zuma throws a lazy body kick
and Monteiro counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
It looks like Monte Zuma has been cut.
Monteiro misses with an attempted mid kick.
Zuma throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from Monteiro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuma thuds his shin into the meat of Monteiro's side.
Zuma lands a nice looking kick to the body. Monteiro takes a step back to recover.
Zuma lands with a thumping leg kick. #T1#
Zuma scores with a hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Tony Monteiro has been cut.
Tony Monteiro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zuma slips under a jab from Monteiro.
Monte Zuma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zuma tries a head kick but it misses.
A slapping body kick lands there for Zuma.
Zuma scores with a hook to the body. Monteiro takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Zuma takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A solid leg kick lands there for Zuma. #T2#
Zuma darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Zuma lands a slapping body shot.
Nice defenses there by Monteiro.
Monteiro ducks right into an uppercut from Zuma.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD#
Zuma ducks straight into an uppercut from Monteiro and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Zuma manages to regain guard straight away.
Monteiro wants to get up but he can't break Zuma's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB2#
Zuma has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Monteiro can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Monteiro will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Monteiro tries to stand but Zuma is controlling from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Zuma has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Monteiro can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SU#
Monteiro decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Zuma, up you get!
A slapping body kick lands there for Zuma.#TD2#
Zuma drives through with a takedown into Monteiro's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES#
Monteiro has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Zuma has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Zuma cracks Monteiro with a nice body shot.#BC#
Monteiro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Monteiro takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zuma pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A little feinted left hand from Monteiro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zuma lands with a shot to the body.
Zuma throws out a loose jab but Monteiro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zuma throws the kick towards the body but Monteiro avoids it.
Zuma lunges at Monteiro with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Monteiro's hand.
Zuma tries to clinch up but Monteiro circles away and keeps his distance.
It looked like Monteiro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zuma misses with the body kick
letting Monteiro counter with a right hand.
Monteiro checks a leg kick.
Monteiro throwing a counter right hand but Zuma manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Monte Zuma will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Zuma lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
We've been told by Monteiro's head coaches at Big Bear Fight Factory that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Zuma throws a front kick that sends Monteiro stumbling back into the cage.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Zuma - that will leave a mark!
Monteiro takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Monteiro takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Zuma tries to clinch but Monteiro moves out of range.
Monte Zuma seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Zuma.
Monteiro swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Zuma. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Monteiro on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #T1#
Zuma fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Monteiro looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Zuma scores with a spinning back kick!
Monteiro lands with a hook. Zuma tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Zuma fakes the leg kick and cracks Monteiro in the body.
Zuma has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zuma fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#ROC2#
Monteiro is rocked!
Zuma cracks Monteiro with a left hook right on the temple and Monteiro goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Zuma lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Monteiro is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Monte Zuma!
After the fight, Monte Zuma was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

 

Event: CEC 693     
Date:   Feb 08, 2020
#R1#
Mann ducks right into an uppercut from Zuma.
Monte Zuma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zuma misses with a hook. Mann ducked under it nicely.
Zuma connects with the punch.
Mann blocks a low kick nicely.
Mann ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mann jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Nice body punch from Zuma.
Zuma lands a front kick.
Zuma lands a jab to the nose.
Mann 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.
Zuma gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Zuma takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zuma misses with a left hand
and Mann counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Zuma avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zuma looks to score with a jab to the body but Mann is just out of range.
Mann sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Zuma lands with a nice body kick. #T1#
Zuma takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Zuma pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zuma just misses with a punch to the body.
Mann is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Zuma.
Mann lands a nice shot that snaps Zuma's head back.
Mann moves away from the strike by Zuma.
Zuma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zuma throws out a leg kick but Mann moves out of range and Zuma only half commits.
Mann keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zuma.
Zuma moves out of range of the body kick from Mann.
A countering left hand to the body from Zuma misses.
Mann uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zuma.
Zuma jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mann moves out of range of the body kick.#T2#
Zuma lands with a nice body punch.
Zuma throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mann counters with a stiff right hand.
Mann cracks Zuma with a good jab.
Zuma with a poor takedown
and Mann counters with a straight right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mann looks to land a body kick but Zuma moved away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zuma. Mann does a little dance to reset his feet.
Some wild striking there from Mann.
Zuma throws a push kick but Mann slaps the foot to one side.
Mann swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Zuma misses with a body shot.
Mann is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Zuma misses with a body kick. #T3#
Zuma lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mann at a distance.
Mann takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Zuma throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mann throws the kick towards the body but Zuma avoids it.
Mann misses with a wild body shot.
Zuma staying out of range there.
Zuma thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mann swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zuma slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Zuma explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Mann takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Zuma misses with a body kick.
Zuma throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Zuma misses with a body punch
and Mann counters with a one-two to the body.
Zuma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mann was well out of range. Poor timing from Zuma.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zuma jabs Mann to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Zuma lunges at Mann with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mann's hand.
Zuma misses with a series of wild punches.
Zuma just misses with a punch to the body.
Zuma keeps Mann at a distance using the push kick.
Mann throws a body punch but Zuma moves out of range.
A big left from Mann misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Zuma 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 Mann has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mann and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mann moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Monte Zuma dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
A big left from Zuma misses. #CUT#
It looks like Monte Zuma has been cut.
Mann on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mann is looking to land body kicks.
Mann is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Zuma scores with a decent looking hook.
Mann showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zuma.
As Zuma looks to move away, Mann throws a big counter combo but Zuma just gets out of the way.
Zuma bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Zuma throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Mann counters with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuma connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #KD#
Mann lands a big head kick that sends Zuma tumbling to the mat! Mann takes a step backwards and waves Zuma back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Zuma is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zuma throws a looping overhand right but Mann ducks down to avoid it.
Zuma is still on wobbly legs! Can Mann finish him?
Zuma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mann manages to avoid it.#T1#
Zuma scores with a kick to the body.
Zuma seems to have recovered his senses.
Zuma throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mann stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Zuma scores with a sloppy right hand. Mann should have avoided that one. #TD2#
Zuma closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mann to the mat! Mann manages to get full guard.
Zuma has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zuma looking to pass the guard.
Mann pulls Zuma in close to his closed guard and prevents Zuma from doing any damage or advancing position.
Zuma stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mann swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Zuma is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Zuma trying to control the position from guard on top but Mann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mann takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T3#
Zuma throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mann on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mann changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Zuma gets the takedown into side control.
The referee asks Zuma politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Zuma prefers to stall for the moment though.#SUB2#
Zuma is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mann has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Zuma tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Zuma has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T4#
Zuma working away.
Mann stops Zuma from passing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zuma is chipping away with strikes.
The strikes coming from Zuma are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #SUB2#
Zuma is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mann knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Monte Zuma showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Monte Zuma's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Mann keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zuma looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mann keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Zuma.
Zuma throws out a loose jab but Mann uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zuma throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Zuma throws a lazy right hand but Mann sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mann moves out of range as Zuma throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuma takes a swing at Mann's ribcage but misses.
A quick step to the side and Mann tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zuma swings for the body but Mann moves out of range. #TD2#
Zuma looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Mann!#ES#
Mann throws Zuma to one side and escapes!#T1#
Mann takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mann avoids the body shot from Zuma.
It appears Mann was looking to counter with a kick there.
Zuma connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mann swings for the body but Zuma moves out of range.
Zuma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mann blocks the body kick.
Mann ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mann was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mann will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Zuma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mann was well out of range. Poor timing from Zuma.
Zuma lands an overhand right.
Zuma thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mann went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Buse Mann has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Monte Zuma is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Buse Mann is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Zuma sizes up Mann with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mann thows a body kick. Zuma tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Zuma takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zuma throws a shot from downtown. Mann moves away and avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Mann misses the target.
Zuma throws a good cross that connects.
Mann takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A combination from Zuma does no damage.
Zuma throws a half hearted mid kick.
Zuma throws a lazy right hand but Mann sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mann ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Zuma slips a jab from Mann.
Mann blocks a jab.
Zuma looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T3##CL#
Mann gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mann misses with some punches.
Mann misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zuma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zuma tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mann misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mann.
Zuma drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mann pulls his leg out and moves away.
A head kick by Zuma misses
and Mann connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Monte Zuma seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
Zuma throws a body punch but Mann moves out of range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Mann crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Zuma - the referee stops the clock and Mann gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Zuma. Mann manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Zuma swings for the body but Mann moves out of range.
Zuma connects with a nice looking jab.
Mann misses the jab.
Zuma punishes Mann's body with a nice straight punch.
Mann misses with a jab, cross combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zuma throws a lazy body kick
and Mann counters with a straight right hand.
Zuma shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Mann eats them both and turns towards Zuma to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Mann wants to clinch up but Zuma keeps it at a distance.
Zuma scores with a spinning back kick!

And that's the end of the fight!
Monte Zuma comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Zuma winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Monte Zuma!

Monte Zuma was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

 

Event: RS 1     
Date:   Jan 18, 2020
#R1#
Ellis lands a nice shot that snaps Zuma's head back.
Ellis throws out a loose jab but Zuma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ellis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #CL#
Ellis drives through and clinches with Zuma against the cage.
Ellis misses with a punch on the inside.
Ellis blocks an uppercut.
Ellis working aggressively here.
Ellis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zuma's elbow.
Zuma is working for takedown but Ellis is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ellis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ellis working aggressively here.
Zuma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ellis's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuma tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ellis pushes Zuma back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ellis tries a body shot but Zuma blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Zuma fails to land.
Zuma swings wildly with an uppercut but Ellis uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ellis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Ellis fails to land.
Ellis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zuma backwards.
Zuma scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zuma lands a right hand.
Zuma swings wildly with an uppercut but Ellis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ellis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zuma misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ellis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zuma blocks a body shot from Ellis.
Zuma working hard to break the clinch.
Zuma misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zuma blocks a body shot from Ellis.
Zuma has a couple of punches blocked by Ellis.
Zuma misses with a punch to the body.
Zuma tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ellis just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dock Ellis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Monte Zuma.
Ellis works on Zuma's body with a couple of short punches.
Zuma looks winded!
Zuma tries to throw a body punch but Ellis avoids it by throwing Zuma back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Ellis.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ellis.
Ellis scores with a hook to the body.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ellis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zuma backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Ellis.
Ellis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ellis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ellis.
Ellis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ellis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zuma backwards.
Ellis pushes Zuma back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Ellis.
Ellis lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ellis presses Zuma against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ellis lands a body shot.
Ellis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ellis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zuma tries a body shot but Ellis blocks it.
Ellis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ellis pushes Zuma back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ellis lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ellis lands with a short shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ellis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ellis cracks Zuma with a nice body shot.#T3#
Ellis tries to work over Zuma's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Ellis on the inside.
Ellis lands with a right to the head.
Ellis cracks Zuma with a nice body shot.
Ellis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zuma backwards.
Ellis lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zuma backwards.
A short right from Ellis.
Ellis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zuma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ellis lands a nice shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Ellis. #ROC#
Zuma is rocked!
A nice left hand lands by Ellis.
Zuma is still on wobbly legs! Can Ellis finish him?
A nice left hand lands by Ellis.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ellis lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Zuma to his knees! Ellis keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dock Ellis!
Dock Ellis is the new heavyweight champion!
Dock Ellis decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: CEC New Year     
Date:   Jan 01, 2020
#R1#
Rain bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zuma's head backwards.
Zuma takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rain scores with a leg kick.
Rain throws a right hand that misses
and Zuma makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Rain really felt that one!
A jab from Rain finds it's way through Zuma's defenses. #CUT#
It looks like Monte Zuma has been cut.
Zuma lands a nice looking kick to the body. Rain takes a step back to recover.
Zuma just misses with a punch to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Zuma. Rain shrugs it off though.
Zuma chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Zuma throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zuma lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zuma lands a right hook to the body.
Zuma misses with a wild body shot.
Rain doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rain really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Rain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zuma moves out of range of the strikes.
Zuma moves out of range as Rain strikes.#TD2#
Zuma shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rain is trying to defend but Zuma finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Zuma wants to pass to mount but Rain is defending the position.
Zuma is trying to control the action in half guard but Rain is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rain trying to control but Zuma postures up. #SUB2#
Zuma is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rain has managed to free his arm - good work.
Zuma looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rain's coaches at Heavy Metal have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#T2#
Still in half guard, Zuma seems content to control.
Zuma trying to mount his opponent but Rain defends it.
Zuma has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Zuma trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Zuma fails to move to back control. #SUB2#
Rain defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Zuma. #T3#
Rain manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Rain looking for submissions off his back.
Zuma trying to control the action but Rain is working from the bottom.
Zuma tries to pass to full mount but Rain defends it.
Rain trying to control but Zuma postures up.
Zuma is pressing down on Rain's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rain is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Zuma is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rain has managed to free his arm - good work. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Zuma is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rain is not content to let Zuma control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rain is trying to maintain the position but Zuma is very close to passing his half guard.
Zuma prevents Rain from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Monte Zuma dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Monte Zuma's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
An inside leg kick from Rain misses.
Zuma misses with a kick to the body.
Rain looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Rain checks a low kick from Zuma.
It looked like Rain was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Zuma throws a wild body kick that Rain sees coming a mile off.
Zuma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rain was well out of range. Poor timing from Zuma.
Rain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zuma.
Rain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zuma.
Rain swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zuma has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rain's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zuma under the eye.
Zuma looks to throw a body kick
enabling Rain to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuma gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Rain counter with a right hand.
Rain has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Zuma.
Zuma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rain.
Rain looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#TD2#
Zuma shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#T1#
Rain trying to control here.
Zuma wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rain keeps working.
Rain is looking for a sweep. Zuma is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zuma is keen to just control but Rain is a slippery customer.
Monte Zuma has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zuma wants to advance to full mount but Rain doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Zuma looking to pass the guard.
Zuma advances position into side control!#T2#
Zuma wants to take a breather but Rain manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Zuma.
Rain keeping full guard, as Zuma tries to pass.
Zuma keeps trying to improve his position.
Rain will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rain can't keep his opponent in guard - Zuma advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Zuma seems to be working for a kimura but Rain defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rain manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rain trying to keep a closed guard but Zuma is proving a slippery customer. #T3#
Zuma works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Rain wants to control but Zuma is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Zuma is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rain sees it coming and defends easily.
Zuma is thwarting Rain's attempts to control the position.
Zuma trying to pass the guard but Rain defending well.
Zuma is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Zuma can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rain is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Zuma is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Rain to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Rain shrugs it off. #T4#
Zuma trying to control but Rain is having none of it.
Rain keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Zuma trying to control but Rain is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Monte Zuma showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Monte Zuma's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Rain throws a hook but Zuma avoids it easily.
Zuma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rain.
Rain scores with a punch to the head.
Zuma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rain.
Zuma seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Rain shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Zuma is backing up but Rain catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Zuma covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Rain Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Heavy Rain!
After the fight, Heavy Rain was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

 

Event: XF 45 THE END     
Date:   Nov 30, 2019
#R1#
Chandler throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Zuma throws a quick counter kick to the body but Chandler avoids it.
Chandler throws the kick towards the body but Zuma avoids it.
Zuma lands with a nice body punch.
Chandler takes one on the button.
Zuma scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Zuma tries to clinch up but Chandler circles away and keeps his distance.
Zuma has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hey Steves Fight Shack in the buildup to the fight.
Chandler fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zuma appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Zuma misses with a body shot
and Chandler counters with a nice body shot.
Zuma slips under a jab from Chandler.
Chandler tries to bum rush Zuma with a series of wild strikes but Zuma uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zuma misses with a body shot.
Chandler throws a body kick that misses.
Zuma thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Chandler if he has to take too many more of those.
A good leg kick by Zuma. #T1#
Zuma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chandler was well out of range. Poor timing from Zuma.#TD#
Zuma scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Zuma performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Zuma is trying to control. Chandler wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Zuma not doing much here.
Zuma is pressing down on Chandler's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chandler is holding on for now.
Zuma looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T2##SUB#
Zuma is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chandler is just riding it out for now. Zuma eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Zuma is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Chandler defends it well. #SUB#
Zuma seems to be looking for submissions.
Zuma is pressing down on Chandler's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chandler is holding on for now. #SUB#
Zuma is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3##SUB#
Zuma is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Zuma wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chandler keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zuma is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Zuma wants to advance to full mount but Chandler doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Zuma controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Zuma being controlled here momentarily. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Zuma works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Chandler desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Zuma is looking to stall here but Chandler recovers full guard.
Zuma stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chandler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zuma controls from within his opponent's guard.
Zuma trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Monte Zuma dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Zuma throws a wild body kick that Chandler sees coming a mile off.
Zuma lands with an overhand left.
Chandler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chandler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Zuma checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
It looked like Zuma was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Chandler.
Zuma misses with a body kick.
Zuma doesn't manage to clinch there - Chandler circles away.
A little jabbing left from Chandler on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zuma is looking to wear down Chandler with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Chandler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zuma was well out of range. Poor timing from Chandler.
Zuma quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Zuma takes a swing at Chandler's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by Chandler.
Chandler misses with a body shot.
Chandler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chandler swings away with a body shot that misses
and Zuma counters with a nice leg kick. #T1#
Chandler throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Zuma fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Chandler moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Chandler throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zuma counters with a solid body kick.
Chandler misses with a kick to the body.
Chandler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chandler throws a jab but it's blocked by Zuma.
Zuma misses with a body kick.
Zuma connects with a body shot.
Chandler scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Chandler stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Chandler wants it to stay on the feet.
Zuma connects with a solid leg kick.
Chandler takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T2#
Chandler misses with a looping right.
Zuma thows a body kick. Chandler tries to catch it but that hurt him.
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!
Zuma uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chandler.
Chandler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chandler throws a front kick aimed at Zuma's knee but Zuma avoids it well.
Zuma is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chandler can do to turn this around?
Chandler looks to score with a jab to the body but Zuma is just out of range.
Zuma quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Chandler will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A counter left hand to the body from Zuma misses its target.
Zuma throws a predictable looking body shot
and Chandler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zuma scores with a hook to the body. Chandler takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Zuma connects with a body shot that sends Chandler's belly button to the back.
Zuma punishes Chandler's body with a nice straight punch.#T3#
Chandler throws a body shot but no joy.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Zuma - that will leave a mark!
Chandler is breathing heavily.
Zuma tries to land a front kick but Chandler steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Chandler blocks the body kick.
Zuma explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Zuma takes a swing at Chandler's ribcage but misses.
Chandler is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Zuma with a body shot.
William Chandler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chandler avoids a kick to the body. #TD#
Zuma shoots in and bounces Chandler off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Zuma tries to free his leg and advance position but Chandler is retaining full guard.
Zuma trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Chandler manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Zuma 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#
Monte Zuma overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zuma is pressing down on Chandler's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chandler is holding on for now. #SUB#
Chandler is defending against the submission attempts here by Zuma.
Zuma wants to control but Chandler is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Zuma seems to be working for a kimura but Chandler defends the submission attempt.
Zuma moves into full mount! Chandler won't be happy about that!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Monte Zuma dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Chandler moves out of range as Zuma throws a body kick.
Chandler throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Zuma makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Chandler fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zuma on the side of the head.
Zuma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chandler misses with a shot to the body
and Zuma counters with a left to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Zuma.
Zuma pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Chandler avoids a kick to the body.
Chandler throws a looping overhand right but Zuma ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Zuma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice body kick there by Chandler.
Chandler takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T1#
Zuma lands a nice leg kick that just misses Chandler's sensitive parts.
Chandler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zuma.
Zuma slips a jab from Chandler.
Chandler avoids a kick to the body.
Zuma scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Zuma gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Chandler counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Zuma thinking.
Chandler loads up on a big right hand but Zuma slips the punch.
Chandler lands a nice looking body shot.
Chandler moves out of range as Zuma strikes.
Chandler throws a head kick that misses #TD#
so Zuma counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #T2#
Zuma advances to half guard.
Chandler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zuma is looking to advance position but Chandler won't allow it.
Zuma trying to control the action but Chandler is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Zuma seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Chandler is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Monte Zuma!
Monte Zuma retains his heavyweight title!
After the fight, Monte Zuma was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

 

Event: XF 44     
Date:   Nov 01, 2019
#R1#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Fury.
Zuma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fury was well out of range. Poor timing from Zuma.
Zuma stuns Fury with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fury doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Zuma fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zuma comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Zuma scores with a hook.
Zuma scores with a decent looking hook.
A big left from Zuma misses. #CL2#
Zuma closes the distance and clinches.
Fury blocks an uppercut.
Fury has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Zuma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD2#
Zuma is trying to trip Fury. He has hold of a leg but Fury is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Zuma persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zuma trying to control the position from guard on top but Fury is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zuma preventing the sweep.
Zuma tries to free his leg and advance position but Fury is retaining full guard.
Fury wants to sweep here but Zuma controlling him for the moment.
Zuma controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
Zuma wants to pass the guard but Fury is keeping the position.
Zuma looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Zuma drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Zuma jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Zuma trying to control but Fury is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zuma looking to pass the guard.
Zuma trying to control the position from guard on top but Fury is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fury keeping full guard, as Zuma tries to pass.
Fury is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Zuma passes into half guard.
Zuma is pressing down on Fury's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fury is holding on for now.
Fury trying to hold on to Zuma's head to control him but Zuma postures up.
Fury wants to improve his position but Zuma is controlling well.
Fury controlling the position for now.
Zuma wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fury keeps working. #SUB2#
Zuma is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fury doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Zuma.
Fury is looking to improve his position. #T3##SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Zuma is trying to work for a kimura but Fury is defending well.
Fury is refusing to be controlled, as Zuma sits in half guard.
Fury tries to roll over but Zuma keeps him under control.
Zuma tries to pass to full mount but Fury defends it.
Fury pushes Zuma off looking to stand but Zuma dives back in and keeps control.
Zuma wants to pass to mount but Fury is defending the position. #SUB2#
Zuma is working for a kimura but Fury is defending it quite comfortably.
Zuma wants to control but Fury is keeping him busy. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Zuma content to control rather than advance.
Zuma prevents Fury from improving his position.
Zuma is keen to just control but Fury is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Zuma is looking for a kimura but Fury is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Zuma to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Zuma is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fury defends it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fury wants to control but Zuma is keeping busy.
Fury works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Monte Zuma dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Zuma fails with the takedown.
Fury uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zuma.
Zuma tries to clinch there but Fury circles away.
Fury ducks under a wild hook from Zuma.
Fury was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fury misses the jab.
Zuma tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jab from Zuma.
Zuma avoids the head kick by Fury.
A punch lands to the side of Zuma 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Zuma swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Fury counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zuma avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zuma connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've been told by Fury's head coaches at JAG Battle Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fury avoids the body shot from Zuma.
Fury connects with a good right hand that stumbles Zuma. Zuma circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#TD2#
Zuma shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Zuma was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Zuma tries for a kimura but Fury is defending well. #T1##SUB2#
Zuma tries for a kimura but Fury is defending well. #SUB2#
Zuma tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Zuma has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Fury struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Zuma tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Zuma has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Zuma working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Zuma looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #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.#SUB2#
Zuma is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fury has escaped the position, nice work there.
Fury is trying to get back to half guard.
Zuma wants to control but Fury is keeping him busy.
Fury is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Zuma is trying to get an arm triangle but Fury is defending well.
Zuma trying to control the action but Fury is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Zuma swings around for an armbar but Fury sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Zuma's guard.
Fury has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Zuma is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zuma is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Zuma wants to sweep here but Fury controlling him for the moment.
Zuma being controlled here, momentarily.
Zuma manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fury manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Zuma trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Zuma controlling from the top position.
Zuma trying to control the position from guard on top but Fury is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zuma stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fury swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fury looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zuma looking to pass the guard.
Monte Zuma has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Zuma 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Monte Zuma will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Zuma throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zuma lands a glancing blow to the side of Fury's head.
A jab lands there for Fury.
Fury misses with an uppercut. Zuma saw that one coming.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Zuma checks a leg kick.
Zuma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fury manages to avoid it.
Fury avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice shot by Fury.
Fury connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Zuma avoids a kick to the body.
Zuma throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuma scores with a hook to the body. Fury takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fury cracks the inside of Zuma's front leg.
Zuma digs a good body shot into Fury's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Zuma has Fury up against the cage in a clinch.
Zuma blocks an elbow strike from Fury. #T1#
Fury goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zuma lands a shoulder strike.
A short left from Zuma.
Zuma tries for a takedown. No joy.
Zuma blocks an elbow strike from Fury.
Fury doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zuma has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Zuma has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Fury regains guard immediately.
Zuma tries to free his leg and advance position but Fury is retaining full guard.
Fury trying to control the position here.
Zuma won't allow Fury to get back to his feet.
Zuma trying to control but Fury is working from the bottom.
Fury can't keep his opponent in guard - Zuma advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T2#
Fury regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fury wants to get back to his feet but Zuma is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Zuma trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Fury manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Zuma looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fury is one step ahead there.
Zuma not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zuma is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
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!
Zuma is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Zuma is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T3##SUB2#
Zuma is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fury sees it coming and defends easily.
Zuma prevents Fury from improving his position.
Zuma is trying to control the action in half guard but Fury is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Zuma is just content to waste time from the top position. Fury takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Zuma. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Fury is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Fury holds on and takes a little breather. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Zuma trying to control the position from guard on top but Fury is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zuma pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fury is keeping the position for now.
Zuma trying to control the position from guard on top but Fury is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zuma controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Zuma scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Zuma tries to clinch up but Fury circles away and keeps his distance.
Fury looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Monte Zuma really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
A telegraphed right hand from Fury misses the target.
Fury misses with a hook. Zuma ducked under it nicely.
Jab, jab by Zuma - just one landing.
Zuma throws a jab but it's blocked by Fury.
Fury connects with a good right hand that stumbles Zuma. Zuma circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fury thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zuma thuds a left hand into Fury's body.
Fury misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zuma.
Fury looks to throw the jab but Zuma is out of range.
Zuma looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fury is looking to score with low kicks.
Zuma is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fury rather than just go for the knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuma dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zuma loads up on a big right hand but Fury slips the punch.
Zuma connects with a nice looking jab.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Fury throws a jab when Zuma was well out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab by Zuma.#T1#
Fury misses with an uppercut. Zuma saw that one coming.
Fury throws a body punch but Zuma moves out of range.
Zuma scores with a jab to the body.
Fury takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL2#
Zuma has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fury.
Zuma tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fury smiles and moves away.
Fury uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zuma.
Zuma misses with a wild body shot.
Zuma lands with a hook. Fury tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Zuma lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fury at a distance.
Zuma listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Monte Zuma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zuma moves in looking to clinch but Fury pushes him off.
Fury was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zuma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fury manages to avoid it.
Zuma punishes Fury's body with a nice straight punch.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zuma looks to score with a jab to the body but Fury is just out of range.
Zuma digs a good hook to Fury's body.
Zuma lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fury at a distance.
Zuma digs a good body shot into Fury's ribs.
Zuma closes the distance and clinches up with Fury, looking for a takedown. Zuma pushes Fury against the cage but Fury circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A slow jab from Fury misses its intended target.
Zuma swings for the body but Fury moves out of range.
Zuma throws a hook but Fury blocks it.
Zuma fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fury looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Zuma fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nick Fury has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Monte Zuma.
Fury connects with a leg kick. Zuma looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Zuma doesn't manage to clinch there - Fury circles away.
Nice body punch from Fury.
A head kick misses from Fury. #T3#
Fury cracks the inside of Zuma's front leg.
Fury uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zuma.
Zuma throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fury's waist but Fury gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zuma off to one side.
Zuma avoids the body shot from Fury.
Zuma avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fury misses with a wild body shot.
Zuma blocks a jab.
Zuma swings for the body but Fury moves out of range.
Fury throws a hook but Zuma blocks it.
Zuma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zuma uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fury has time to react.
Fury lands a head kick. Zuma smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Zuma lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nick Fury is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zuma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fury manages to avoid it.#T4#
Zuma throws a predictable looking body shot
and Fury counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fury keeps the fight on the outside.
Zuma misses the shot to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fury.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zuma scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL2#
Zuma darts in and clinches Fury up against the cage.#TD2#
Zuma turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#ES#
Fury bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Monte Zuma seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD2#
Fury gets caught flat footed, as Zuma shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Zuma pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fury is keeping the position for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zuma wants to control from the top but Fury keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Monte Zuma dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5##CL2#
Zuma closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Zuma prevents a body shot from Fury.
Zuma misses with the head strike.
Zuma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zuma's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fury is pressed up against the cage. Zuma has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fury down to the mat. Fury avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Fury misses with an uppercut. Zuma saw that one coming.
Zuma swings for the body but Fury moves out of range.
Fury throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Fury takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Zuma feints and as Fury raises his hands in defense, Zuma changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fury is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Zuma is controlling him.
Zuma trying to control the position from guard on top but Fury is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Zuma postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Fury is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Zuma, into his guard. #REVR#
Zuma is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#T1#
Zuma is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Zuma throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fury stays in close to Zuma's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Zuma working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fury doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fury manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Zuma has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fury can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nick Fury has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Monte Zuma is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fury looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Zuma pulls Fury in to control the position.
Zuma lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Fury wants to sweep here but Zuma controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Zuma looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Let's hope that Zuma has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Fury looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fury being controlled here, momentarily.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Zuma being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Zuma scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#TD2#
Zuma fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Fury sprawls well initially but Zuma persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Zuma is looking to advance position but Fury won't allow it.
Zuma controlling the pace. #SUB#
Fury actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fury flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Zuma looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

And that's the end of the fight!
Monte Zuma comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zuma has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 45:50
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 45:50
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Monte Zuma!

Monte Zuma is the new heavyweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Monte Zuma started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: CFC 3: ITS TIME FOR WAR!     
Date:   Sep 07, 2019
#R1#
Zuma misses with a wild body shot.
Zuma lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT#
It looks like Dzoko Dzoker has been cut.
Dzoker fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#KD#
Zuma lands a head kick that stumbles Dzoker and the fighters go to the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dzoker trying to control the position here.
Zuma passes Dzoker's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Zuma is trying to work for a kimura but Dzoker is defending well.
Dzoker wants to control but Zuma is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Zuma is working for a submission of some sort.
Zuma seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Zuma looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T1##SUB2#
Dzoker actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Zuma is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dzoker doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Zuma.
Zuma is trying to control the action in half guard but Dzoker is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dzoker trying to hold on to Zuma's head to control him but Zuma postures up. #SUB#
Dzoker is defending against the submission attempts here by Zuma. #SUB#
Zuma seems to be looking for submissions. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dzoker tries to roll over but Zuma keeps him under control.#SUB#
Zuma is looking for a kimura but Dzoker is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Zuma to get the leverage.
Dzoker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Zuma is working away from the top position though.
Dzoker manages to get to full guard.
Dzoker looking for a sweep. Not yet Dzoker, not yet.
Zuma content to stall in guard here.
Zuma forces his way into half guard.#T3#
Dzoker is trying to maintain the position but Zuma is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Zuma seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Zuma is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Dzoker is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zuma pulls his head out easily.
Dzoker tries to get to full guard but Zuma has control of the leg.
Dzoker has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB#
Zuma is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Zuma looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dzoker is pressing down on Zuma's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dzoker bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zuma's guard. #REVB#
Zuma trying to keep a closed guard but Dzoker is proving a slippery customer.
Dzoker scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Dzoker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Zuma looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dzoker is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Monte Zuma dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dzoko Dzoker's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Zuma avoids the body shot from Dzoker.
Dzoker fails to land the takedown.
A good leg kick by Zuma.
Zuma throws a big shot that misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dzoker.
Zuma jabs Dzoker right on the nose. Dzoker blinks but takes it well.#CUT#
That has opened up Dzoko Dzoker's cut even more.
Dzoker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zuma as he jumps to the side.
Monte Zuma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dzoko Dzoker.
Zuma misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dzoker shoots for a double leg takedown but Zuma sprawls well. He's pushed Dzoker's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dzoker has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Zuma.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zuma.
Dzoker is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Zuma misses with a double jab.
Zuma moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Zuma here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.#T1#
Zuma throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Dzoker counters with a shoot takedown. Zuma fights it but they end up in guard.
Dzoker must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Zuma is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Dzoker frees his head nicely. Oh but Zuma has switched to an armbar! Dzoker is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Monte Zuma!
Monte Zuma decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
In defeat, Dzoko Dzoker stepped up to the mic, saying 'thanks my sponsors and fans'.

 

Event: TWGC 25 (265lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1     
Date:   Jul 26, 2019

Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Monte Zuma (ranked 603 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maki Pulu (ranked 456 p4p, 60 weight class). Pulu has chosen Alive as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!




190 cm
37 yrs
255 lbs



182 cm
39 yrs
280 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Monte Zuma! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Maki Pulu!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Pulu closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Pulu lands in his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Zuma (0) vs (2) Pulu
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Zuma trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pulu passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Zuma (0) vs (5) Pulu
Zuma wants to control but Pulu postures up.
Zuma regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuma gets back to full guard.

Zuma is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Zuma had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pulu defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zuma keeping moving, preventing Pulu from controlling successfully.
Pulu looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Zuma working for a triangle but Pulu defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zuma controls Pulu momentarily but Pulu frees himself.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Zuma wants to sweep here but Pulu controlling him for the moment.
Zuma keeping moving, preventing Pulu from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zuma not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zuma looking for a sweep. Not yet Zuma, not yet.

Zuma is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pulu tries to free his leg and advance position but Zuma is retaining full guard.

Zuma is looking for a triangle but Pulu pushes his legs off easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Zuma is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pulu defends well.
Pulu trying to control but Zuma is working from the bottom.
Zuma tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zuma pulls Pulu in to control the position.
Pulu postures up.
Pulu wants to control from the top but Zuma keeps moving.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pulu stands and throws Zuma's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Zuma (0) vs (8) Pulu
Pulu tries to move to mount but Zuma blocks the move with his legs.
Zuma is looking for a sweep.
Zuma being controlled for a moment.
Zuma stops Pulu from passing to mount.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee asks Pulu politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Pulu prefers to stall for the moment though.
Zuma regains half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Zuma manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Zuma wants to sweep but no luck.
Pulu wants to control from the top but Zuma keeps moving.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Zuma pulls Pulu in to control the position.
Zuma keeping full guard, as Pulu tries to pass.
Pulu is still trying to improve position.
Pulu trying to control the position from guard on top but Zuma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pulu sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Zuma's guard.
Zuma is looking to improve his position.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.

Pulu seems to be looking for submissions.
Zuma trying to control but Pulu postures up.
Pulu is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

Zuma looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pulu takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pulu uses his free foot to push down on Zuma's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Zuma.
Score +3 for passing guard: Zuma (0) vs (11) Pulu
Zuma is trying desperately to improve position.
Pulu looking to control but Zuma is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Zuma is working to get back to half guard.
Pulu trying to control but Zuma is having none of it.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Pulu controlling his opponent.

Pulu goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Zuma turns into him and now he's in Pulu's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zuma (2) vs (11) Pulu
Pulu controls Zuma momentarily but Zuma frees himself.
Zuma stopping the sweep attempt from Pulu.
Zuma trying to move into half guard but instead Pulu has managed to sweep!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zuma (2) vs (13) Pulu
Pulu is stalling in the full guard.
Pulu postures up.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Zuma keeping full guard, as Pulu tries to pass.

Zuma has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pulu can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Zuma working a defensive guard here.
Zuma has his hands on Pulu's head, controlling the position.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Pulu postures up.
Pulu wants to control from the top but Zuma keeps moving.

Zuma is looking for a triangle but Pulu pushes his legs off easily.
Pulu passes Zuma's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Zuma slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Zuma not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Zuma looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pulu is one step ahead there.
Pulu looking to sit in guard and control but Zuma gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zuma (4) vs (13) Pulu
Zuma is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Zuma looking to sit in guard and control but Pulu gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zuma (4) vs (15) Pulu
Zuma wants to hit a switch here but Pulu passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Zuma there!
Score +3 for passing guard: Zuma (4) vs (18) Pulu
Zuma tries to reverse the position but Pulu maintains control.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Zuma tries to hold on but Pulu postures up.
Zuma is trying to reverse the position but instead Pulu has taken his back - oops!
Score +3 for taking back: Zuma (4) vs (21) Pulu
Pulu is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.

Zuma defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Pulu is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Zuma knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Zuma for a finish.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pulu wins on points by 21 to 4.
During a confident post fight interview, Maki Pulu thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: NSC 27: Zuma vs Wolf     
Date:   May 28, 2019
#R1##TD#
Zuma changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Wolf looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB#
Zuma tries for a kimura but Wolf is defending well.
Wolf is trying to control Zuma's posture but Zuma avoids it. #SUB#
Zuma working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Zuma trying to control the position but Wolf is working away. #SUB#
Zuma wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wolf, who protects the arm well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Zuma tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Zuma thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1#
Zuma trying to control the position but Wolf is working away.
Zuma working away.#SUB#
Zuma looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've been hearing good reports from Zuma's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
You can see the frustration on Wolf's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wolf tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Zuma wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Wolf is not content to let Zuma control the position. #SUB#
Zuma is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wolf knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Zuma trying to control the position but Wolf is working away. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Zuma is really struggling to control Wolf but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Zuma is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wolf knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Zuma is looking to take a break and control but Wolf is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wolf tries to buck Zuma off but Zuma is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zuma working away.
Zuma is looking to take a break and control but Wolf is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Zuma is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wolf knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Monte Zuma dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Wolf misses with a hook
letting Zuma counter with a right hand.
Wolf takes a swing at Zuma's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Zuma wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zuma fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#TD#
Zuma shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Zuma showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB#
Zuma is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Wolf tries to get to full guard but Zuma has control of the leg.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Zuma is working for a kimura here but Wolf manages to reverse the position and he's now in Zuma's guard.
Wolf must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Zuma looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wolf distracts Zuma with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wolf trying to control but Zuma is working from the bottom.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T1##SUB#
Wolf got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zuma has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wolf has managed to get both his arms back between Zuma's legs - danger averted.
Wolf lands a couple of elbows.
Wolf is in close to Zuma's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Wolf keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Zuma's head.
Zuma is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Wolf landing with the ground and pound.
Wolf with a nice head shot there.
Wolf trying to control but Zuma is working from the bottom.
Wolf working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Zuma looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wolf works over Zuma with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Zuma looking for a guillotine here but Wolf defends easily.
Wolf landing with the ground and pound. #T2##SUB#
Zuma looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wolf gets to his feet and stands over Zuma, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Zuma felt that one! Wolf unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Zuma from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Howlin Wolf!
A relieved looking Howlin Wolf 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: NSC 23: Zuma vs Trowning     
Date:   May 14, 2019
#R1#
Zuma tries a head kick but it misses.
Trowning throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zuma stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Trowning throws a body shot but no joy.
Trowning scores with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Zuma.
Trowning's coach down at Gentlemans Offence and Defense System was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Trowning's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Zuma walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Zuma throws a lazy head kick
letting Trowning counter with a right hand.
Trowning looks to score with a jab to the body but Zuma is just out of range.
Zuma moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Zuma misses with a hook
and Trowning counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Trowning fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zuma on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zuma misses with a kick to the body
and Trowning counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Trowning misses the shot to the body.
Zuma throws a body shot but no joy.
Zuma lets loose with a powerful body kick. Trowning will feel that in the morning.
Trowning takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T1#
Zuma misses with a straight right.
Trowning smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Zuma misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zuma. Trowning does a little dance to reset his feet.
Trowning looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Trowning misses with a wild body shot.
Zuma misses with a hook. Trowning ducked under it nicely.
Zuma wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Zuma ducks under a wild hook from Trowning.
A good leg kick by Zuma.
Zuma lands a body shot.
Trowning takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Trowning is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Zuma throws a body shot but no joy.
Trowning slips a jab from Zuma.
Trowning let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Trowning misses the shot to the body.
Trowning fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T2#
Zuma takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Zuma.
Trowning connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Zuma misses with a kick to the body.
Trowning is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Zuma rather than just go for the knockout.
Zuma misses with a body shot.
Zuma is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Trowning's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Jab from Trowning.
Zuma looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Trowning swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zuma throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Trowning takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Trowning connects with a right hand. Zuma shakes it off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Trowning misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Trowning.
Zuma throws a body kick that misses
and Trowning counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Trowning is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Zuma had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Zuma tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henry Trowning dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A jab lands there for Zuma.
Trowning scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Trowning misses with a wild body shot.
And Zuma counters with a quick kick to the body but Trowning blocks it.
Zuma throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Trowning cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Trowning keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zuma.
Trowning now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Trowning swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Trowning avoids the body shot from Zuma.
Trowning has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Trowning scores with a jab. Zuma acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Zuma 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.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Zuma, as that shot connected.
Trowning takes a swing at Zuma's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trowning connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zuma momentarily.
Trowning lands with a shot to the body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Zuma might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zuma feints and then cracks Trowning's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Trowning down.
Trowning missing with a left hand there. Zuma was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zuma tries a head kick but it misses. #T1#
Zuma is looking to slow Trowning down with leg kicks.
Trowning misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zuma.
Zuma throws a head kick that misses.
Zuma throws a push kick but Trowning slaps the foot to one side.
Trowning looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Trowning lands a nice looking body shot.
Trowning scores with a nice right hand.
Trowning misses with a body shot.
Trowning looks to throw the jab but Zuma is out of range.
Zuma misses with an uppercut
and Trowning counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big left from Trowning misses.
Zuma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zuma misses with a wild body shot.
Trowning is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Zuma chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Trowning misses with a left hand
and Zuma counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trowning dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zuma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zuma is looking for a counter combo.
Trowning moves out of range of the leg kick from Zuma.
Zuma connects with a good right hand that stumbles Trowning. Trowning circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Trowning with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Trowning misses with a body shot.
Zuma scores with a head kick.
Trowning lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Trowning jabs Zuma right on the nose. Zuma blinks but takes it well.
Trowning misses with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Trowning fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zuma manages to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Zuma tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Zuma finds it's way through Trowning's defenses.
Trowning takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#KD#
Zuma sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Trowning to the ground! Zuma dives into full mount looking to finish!#ROC#
Trowning is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Monte Zuma dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Zuma ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Trowning's jaw. Trowning's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Zuma does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Monte Zuma!
A very excited looking Monte Zuma rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

 

Event: NSC 17: Pekkarinen vs Salvador     
Date:   Apr 23, 2019
#R1#
Boston fails to land with a series of punches.
A nice side step and Zuma releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Zuma throws a head kick that misses. #KD#
Boston cracks Zuma with an uppercut from hell and Zuma crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Boston's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing! #CUT#
It looks like Monte Zuma has been cut.
Boston throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zuma wants to stand up but Boston is controlling him.
Boston trying to control the position from guard on top but Zuma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boston working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Boston trying to control but Zuma is working from the bottom.
Zuma is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Boston, as that shot connected.
Zuma thuds a left hand into Boston's body.#CL#
Boston has taken the fight to the clinch.
Boston prevents a body shot from Zuma.
Zuma throws a punch but it's blocked by Boston.
Boston struggles to land a body shot inside as Zuma controls his hands.
Zuma lands a body punch in the clinch.
Zuma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Zuma lands with a left to the head.
Zuma throws a punch but it's blocked by Boston.
Zuma misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zuma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boston's elbow.
Zuma misses with some punches.
Zuma lands a right hand.
Zuma lands with a light punch inside.
Zuma has a couple of punches blocked by Boston.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zuma working aggressively here.
Zuma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zuma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boston's elbow.
Boston wants to stall.
Zuma misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zuma swings wildly with an uppercut but Boston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zuma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Brent Boston will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Monte Zuma's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Nice shot lands for Zuma.
Boston throws a body punch but Zuma moves out of range.
Zuma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boston.
Boston takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Zuma dips to his left and cracks Boston with an uppercut!
Zuma is looking to slow Boston down with leg kicks.
Boston shoots in but Zuma avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Zuma misses with a head kick.
Boston sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Zuma scores with a nice head shot.
Zuma throws a body punch but Boston moves out of range.
Zuma misses with a head kick.
Boston throwing a counter right hand but Zuma manages to avoid it.
Monte Zuma seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boston will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zuma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boston manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Boston on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zuma misses with a looping right.#T1#
Boston on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Boston cracks Zuma with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Zuma clobbers Boston with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Zuma staying out of range there.
A shot to the liver by Zuma. Beautiful body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zuma darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A big left from Boston misses.
Zuma takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Zuma tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zuma has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Zuma lands with a hook. Boston tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Zuma digs a good body shot into Boston's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#KD2#
Zuma lands a big head kick that sends Boston tumbling to the mat! Zuma takes a step backwards and waves Boston back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Boston is rocked!
Zuma misses with a head kick.
Oh Boston is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Boston swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boston seems to have got his legs back now.
A punch combination from Boston misses.
A head kick misses from Zuma.
Zuma fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Boston has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T2#
Boston misses with a hook. Zuma ducked under it nicely.
Zuma circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Boston to the canvas! Boston doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Zuma keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Monte Zuma!
Monte Zuma decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

 

Event: WVT2 Brandis vs Bell     
Date:   Mar 29, 2019
#R1#
Mancini with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mancini gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Zuma to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#
Mancini is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Ray Mancini has been cut.#TD2#
Zuma tries to sprawl but Mancini drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Mancini is still in real trouble! Can Zuma finish him?
Mancini stalling.
Zuma won't allow Mancini to pass to mount.
Zuma is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Captain Turturro`s Pirate Ship, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Zuma is holding on to half guard well.
Mancini seems to have recovered his senses.
Mancini landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB#
Zuma looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Zuma manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mancini throws a big right hand that misses.
Zuma is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Zuma working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Mancini has passed into half guard!
Zuma trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Mancini seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zuma does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Zuma keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Mancini looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Zuma avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mancini.
Mancini slips a nice elbow through Zuma's hands, connecting with Zuma's forehead.
Zuma is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zuma trying to control from the bottom.
Mancini working over Zuma with some ground and pound. Zuma looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mancini lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mancini connects with a nice short shot to Zuma's temple.
Zuma wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Zuma looking for subs from the bottom but Mancini mounts him!
Mancini takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Zuma is in a horrible position here. Mancini smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position. #T2#
Zuma wants to hold on but Mancini pushes him away.
Mancini with shots to the head and body - Zuma looks very uncomfortable down there.
Zuma is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Zuma tries to lock up and control but Mancini gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mancini lands with some strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mancini lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Zuma holds on for dear life, controlling Mancini's posture momentarily.
Zuma tries to hold on but Mancini pushes him away.
Mancini looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Mancini postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Zuma looks a forlorn figure.
Mancini is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Zuma is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mancini scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Zuma is wriggling around trying to escape.
Zuma tries to hold on but Mancini pushes him away. #T3#
Mancini with a couple of short strikes.
Zuma is looking to get to half guard.
Zuma sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB#
Zuma looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mancini is trying to control the action in half guard but Zuma is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mancini slips a nice elbow through Zuma's hands, connecting with Zuma's forehead.
Mancini winds up and cracks Zuma with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mancini scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Zuma gets back to full guard. #SUB#
Zuma working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mancini doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mancini manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mancini trying to control but Zuma is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Zuma is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Mancini rolls with it to try and escape but Zuma cranks on the arm and Mancini is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Monte Zuma!
In his post fight interview, Monte Zuma started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: PRIDE FC 1 Ster vs Milktoast     
Date:   Mar 09, 2019
#R1#
A cross from Crayewski lands.
Crayewski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zuma ducks right into an uppercut from Crayewski.
A low kick from Crayewski misses
and Zuma counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Grzegorz Crayewski has been cut.
Crayewski misses with a low kick as Zuma jumps back.
Zuma slips under a jab.
Jab from Crayewski.
Crayewski loads up on a big right hand but Zuma slips the punch.
Zuma attempts a counter takedown but Crayewski avoids it well and moves away.
Crayewski tries to bum rush Zuma with a series of wild strikes but Zuma uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zuma changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A big right from Crayewski misses.
Zuma ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Crayewski lands a glancing blow to the side of Zuma's head.
A head kick misses from Crayewski.
Zuma throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab by Crayewski.
A bone on bone clash there as Zuma blocks the leg kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Crayewski. #T1#
Crayewski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It seemed like Crayewski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zuma tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Crayewski tries a head kick but it misses.
Crayewski throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zuma counters with a nice leg kick. #TD#
Zuma gets the takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Crayewski wants to control but Zuma postures up.#SUB#
Zuma tries for a kimura but Crayewski is defending well.
Crayewski is not content to let Zuma control the position.
Crayewski tries to buck Zuma off but Zuma is having none of it.#SUB#
Zuma looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2#
Crayewski is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Zuma has an Americana. Crayewski didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Zuma is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Zuma hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Monte Zuma!
After the fight, Monte Zuma was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

 

Event: Ajax Hellmuth vs Puno     
Date:   Feb 16, 2019
#R1#
Zuma shoots and misses
and Po counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#
It looks like Monte Zuma has been cut.
Zuma misses with an uppercut
and Po counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Po has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Zuma throws out a powerful jab.
Zuma looks to throw the jab but Po is out of range.
Po misses with a looping right.
Zuma takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Zuma throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Po bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Zuma's head.
Zuma 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.
Po lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Zuma falls backwards - clearly groggy! Po dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tong Po!
Tong Po seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: Showdown in the Downtown #7     
Date:   Jan 26, 2019
#R1#
A head kick misses from Zuma.
Hellmuth Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hellmuth Jr is looking to clinch but Zuma is avoiding it.
A nice side step and Zuma releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hellmuth Jr misses with a body shot.
Hellmuth Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zuma looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Zuma throws a body shot but no joy.
Hellmuth Jr stuns Zuma with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Zuma misses with a body shot.
Hellmuth Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zuma.
Zuma scores with a head kick. #CUT2#
It looks like Phil Hellmuth Jr has been cut.
Hellmuth Jr missing with a left hand there. Zuma was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hellmuth Jr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Zuma with a nice cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zuma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zuma bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hellmuth Jr's head.
Hellmuth Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hellmuth Jr works Zuma's body with a nice hook.
A jab from Zuma misses.
Zuma throws a body punch but Hellmuth Jr moves out of range.
Hellmuth Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1##CL#
Hellmuth Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Zuma can't find room to land a body shot as Hellmuth Jr controls the action.
Hellmuth Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hellmuth Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hellmuth Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hellmuth Jr blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zuma creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hellmuth Jr stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hellmuth Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Zuma controls the action.
Zuma working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short left from Hellmuth Jr.
Hellmuth Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hellmuth Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hellmuth Jr misses with an elbow over the top.
Good body shot from Hellmuth Jr.
Hellmuth Jr pushes off an throws an elbow but Zuma leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Zuma misses with the head strike.
Zuma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hellmuth Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zuma scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zuma blocks a body shot from Hellmuth Jr. #T2#
Hellmuth Jr cracks Zuma with a nice body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Hellmuth Jr.
Zuma looks winded!
Zuma misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zuma.
Hellmuth Jr works on Zuma's body with a couple of short punches.
Hellmuth Jr lands a nice elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Monte Zuma has been cut.
Hellmuth Jr cracks Zuma with a nice body shot.
Nice elbow from Hellmuth Jr.
Hellmuth Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Zuma backwards.
Nice body punch from Hellmuth Jr - that landed with a thud.
Hellmuth Jr lands a body shot.
Hellmuth Jr is leaning against Zuma and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hellmuth Jr lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hellmuth Jr misses with a body punch.
Hellmuth Jr lands an elbow that stopped Zuma in his tracks for a moment.
Hellmuth Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hellmuth Jr pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hellmuth Jr is leaning against Zuma and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hellmuth Jr.
Hellmuth Jr stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hellmuth Jr lands an elbow inside that Zuma shrugs off.
Hellmuth Jr lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #T3#
Hellmuth Jr throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hellmuth Jr lands an uppercut.
Hellmuth Jr digs a right hand underneath Zuma's ribcage. Zuma let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hellmuth Jr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hellmuth Jr lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Hellmuth Jr.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hellmuth Jr. #CUT#
That has opened up Monte Zuma's cut even more.
Hellmuth Jr cracks Zuma with a nice body shot.
Good body shot from Hellmuth Jr.
Hellmuth Jr lands a damaging elbow.
Zuma takes an elbow to the forehead. #ROC#
Zuma is rocked!#CUT#
The cut above Monte Zuma's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Clinched against the cage, Hellmuth Jr lands a big elbow that drops Zuma! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Zuma is complaining that he's OK but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phil Hellmuth Jr!
Phil Hellmuth Jr retains his heavyweight title!
Phil Hellmuth Jr decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

 

Event: Ajax Worldwide #2     
Date:   Dec 29, 2018
#R1#
A head kick misses from Andreasson.
Andreasson gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CUT2#
It looks like Bestar Andreasson has been cut.
Zuma lands a nice shot to the body.
Zuma fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Andreasson on the side of the head.
Zuma throws a sloppy head kick and Andreasson moves out of range easily. #KD2#
Zuma lands a big head kick that sends Andreasson tumbling to the mat! Zuma takes a step backwards and waves Andreasson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zuma lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT2#
Bestar Andreasson's cut is getting worse.
Monte Zuma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD2#
Zuma cracks Andreasson with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Zuma has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Andreasson to stand back up!#ROC2#
Andreasson is rocked!
Zuma fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Oh Andreasson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zuma moves in close and cracks Andreasson with a massive right hand! Andreasson, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Zuma!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Monte Zuma!
Monte Zuma bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: Showdown in The Downtown #3     
Date:   Dec 01, 2018
#R1#
Sylvia misses with a kick to the body.
Zuma dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sylvia. That did some damage!
Zuma lands a nice hook to Sylvia's body. Sylvia takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Zuma throws a sloppy head kick and Sylvia moves out of range easily.
Sylvia slips a straight right by Zuma.
Sylvia ducks under a wild hook from Zuma.
Sylvia doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sylvia throws a head kick but Zuma moves out of range.
Sylvia throws a head kick that misses.
Sylvia slips a straight right by Zuma.
Sylvia swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zuma fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sylvia has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuma throws a hook but Sylvia blocks it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Zuma checks a leg kick.
Sylvia scores with a push kick.
Monte Zuma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zuma throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zuma connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sylvia scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zuma doesn't seem bothered though. #T1#
Sylvia scores with a hook to the body. Zuma takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sylvia pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A counter left hand to the body from Zuma misses its target.
Zuma scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sylvia misses with a low kick.
A lazy body kick from Sylvia
and Zuma counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
It looks like Slim Sylvia has been cut.
Zuma looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Zuma avoids the head kick by Sylvia.
Zuma attempts a counter takedown but Sylvia avoids it well and moves away.
Zuma on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sylvia shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Zuma dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sylvia throws an ugly left hook that misses #KD#
and Zuma counters with a head kick that drops Sylvia to the mat! Sylvia scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC#
Sylvia is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sylvia connects with a right hand. Zuma shakes it off.
Sylvia is still on wobbly legs! Can Zuma finish him?
Zuma misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Sylvia tries to keep at a distance but Zuma has taken the fight into the clinch.
Zuma misses with some punches.
Sylvia seems to have recovered his senses.
Sylvia can't break the clinch. #T2#
Sylvia tries to circle away but Zuma has him pinned against the cage.
Zuma struggles to land a body shot inside as Sylvia controls his hands.
Zuma misses with some punches.
Zuma tries to throw a body punch but Sylvia avoids it by throwing Zuma back against the cage.
Zuma lands with a short shot to the head.
Sylvia misses with a body punch.
Zuma lands with a right to the head.
Zuma lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zuma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zuma lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zuma misses with a body punch.
Zuma lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sylvia struggles to land a body shot inside as Zuma controls his hands.
Zuma is leaning against Sylvia and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sylvia.
Sylvia tries to break the clinch but Zuma is controlling the position.
Zuma lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sylvia.
Sylvia looks winded!
Zuma lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sylvia backwards.
Zuma lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sylvia backwards.
Zuma can't find room to land a body shot as Sylvia controls the action. #T3#
Zuma scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sylvia blocks a body shot from Zuma.
Nice body punch from Zuma.
Zuma lands with a short shot to the head.
Zuma lands with a short shot to the head.
Zuma has Sylvia pressed against the cage, preventing Sylvia from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Zuma lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sylvia backwards.
Zuma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zuma lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sylvia backwards.
Sylvia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Zuma fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Zuma scores with a nice short uppercut.
Zuma lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Sylvia fails to land.
Zuma scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zuma.#KD#
Zuma drops Sylvia onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Sylvia is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Sylvia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zuma is leaning against Sylvia and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A shot in the inside from Zuma. #T4#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zuma.
Zuma misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zuma lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sylvia backwards.
Zuma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zuma dips a shoulder and cracks Sylvia with a mighty uppercut! Sylvia falls back against the cage and Zuma unloads with a barrage of strikes! Sylvia is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Zuma screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Monte Zuma!
Monte Zuma tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
The defeated Slim Sylvia had this to say: 'Half of this game is 90% mental.'.

 

Event: AFC #19     
Date:   Nov 10, 2018
#R1#
Zuma connects with a crisp jab. #TD#
Tsuruta changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Zuma looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Tsuruta trying to control the action but Zuma is working from the bottom.
Tsuruta cracks Zuma with a big right hand but Zuma just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Tsuruta landing a few strikes.
Zuma is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Tsuruta's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zuma wants to control but Tsuruta is keeping busy.
Tsuruta trying to control the action but Zuma is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Zuma looking for submissions off his back.
Zuma is looking to control Tsuruta's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Zuma avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are battling for position here. Zuma manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Zuma working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tsuruta doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tsuruta manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Zuma trying to control the position. #T1#
Tsuruta is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Zuma is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Zuma is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tsuruta is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Zuma is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Zuma is looking for a triangle but Tsuruta pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Zuma escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tsuruta gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tsuruta is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Zuma working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tsuruta doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tsuruta manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tsuruta wants to control from the top but Zuma keeps moving. #SUB2#
Tsuruta avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tsuruta trying to control but Zuma is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Zuma looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Zuma had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tsuruta defends it easily.
Tsuruta postures up and lands a big shot to Zuma's brow.
Tsuruta wants to control from the top but Zuma keeps moving. #T3#
Zuma not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zuma keeping full guard, as Tsuruta tries to pass.
Zuma looking for a sweep. Not yet Zuma, not yet.
Zuma has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Zuma is trying to keep Tsuruta in close.
Tsuruta has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Tsuruta lands a couple of decent looking shots.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zuma is on top in guard. #REVB#
Zuma won't allow Tsuruta to sweep him here.
Zuma tries to free his leg and advance position but Tsuruta is retaining full guard.
Zuma wants to control from the top but Tsuruta keeps moving.
Zuma looking to pass the guard. #T4##SUB2#
Zuma drops back looking for a leg! Tsuruta is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tsuruta manages to kick Zuma off! Zuma jumps back into Tsuruta's guard.
Zuma wants to pass the guard but Tsuruta is keeping the position.
Zuma trying to control the position from guard on top but Tsuruta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zuma is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Tomomi Tsuruta will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Zuma wants to slow Tsuruta down by chopping away at his legs.
Tsuruta misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zuma misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zuma wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Monte Zuma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tsuruta misses with a hook. Zuma ducked under it nicely.
Tsuruta walks into a straight right hand from Zuma.#CUT2#
It looks like Tomomi Tsuruta has been cut.
Zuma on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tsuruta moves away from the strike by Zuma.
Tsuruta takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tsuruta is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zuma.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zuma. Tsuruta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tsuruta appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Zuma throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tsuruta misses with an uppercut. Zuma saw that one coming.
Zuma scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tsuruta digs a good hook to Zuma's body.
Tsuruta blocks a head kick by Zuma.
Tsuruta misses with an uppercut. Zuma saw that one coming.
Tsuruta works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T1#
Zuma scores with a jab to the body.
Zuma misses with a straight left.
Tsuruta walks into a jab.
Tsuruta ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tsuruta went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Zuma throws a front kick aimed at Tsuruta's knee but Tsuruta avoids it well.
Nice shot by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta loads up on a big right hand but Zuma slips the punch.
Zuma waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tsuruta.
Tsuruta is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zuma sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tsuruta just misses with a punch to the body.
Zuma takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Zuma moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Tsuruta! Zuma continues to tee off on Tsuruta, landing with a left and a right! Zuma connects with a right hand that leaves Tsuruta sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Zuma!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Monte Zuma!
Monte Zuma decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

 

Event: Showdown In The Downtown #1     
Date:   Oct 19, 2018
#R1#
Geisler swings for the body but Zuma moves out of range.
Zuma looks to score with a jab to the body but Geisler is just out of range.
Zuma throws a leg kick but Geisler sees it coming and moves out of range.
Geisler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zuma.
Zuma swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zuma thows a leg kick but Geisler checks it
and Geisler counters with a nice uppercut.
Geisler misses the shot to the body.
Zuma lunges at Geisler with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Geisler's hand. #CUT#
It looks like Otto Geisler has been cut.
Monte Zuma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Geisler looks to land a body kick but Zuma moved away.
Zuma swings for the body but Geisler moves out of range.
Zuma wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#KD#
A jab-cross combination lands for Zuma and sends Geisler crashing to the mat! Zuma follows him down to the mat - Geisler regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet! #ROC#
Geisler is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Zuma is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Geisler is still in real trouble! Can Zuma finish him?#SUB#
Zuma seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Zuma seems to be looking for submissions.
Geisler seems to have recovered his senses.
Zuma stops Geisler from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB#
Zuma is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Geisler sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Zuma is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Zuma is trying to control the action in half guard but Geisler is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Geisler won't allow Zuma to pass to mount.
Geisler really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zuma. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Geisler is trying to maintain the position but Zuma is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Zuma is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Geisler doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Zuma.
We've been hearing good reports from Zuma's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Zuma is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Geisler is just riding it out for now. Zuma eventually gives up the hold. #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.#SUB#
Zuma is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Zuma is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Geisler is just riding it out for now. Zuma eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Zuma is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Geisler has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3#
Zuma is stalling here. Geisler is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Zuma seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Geisler has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Zuma tries to buck Geisler off but Geisler is having none of it.
Zuma struggling a bit here.
Zuma is looking for a sweep.
Zuma sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Zuma looking for submissions off his back.
Zuma makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Zuma.#SUB#
Zuma is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T4#
Zuma wants to sweep here but Geisler controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Zuma has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Geisler can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Zuma is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Geisler defends well.
Zuma lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Zuma trying to control but Geisler is working from the bottom.
Geisler pulls Zuma in close to his closed guard and prevents Zuma from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Monte Zuma dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Otto Geisler's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Zuma fails to land with a series of punches.
Zuma misses with a lunging right hand
and Geisler counters with a slapping leg kick.
Zuma throws a body shot but no joy.
Danga de danga de dang - Zuma scores with a four punch combination!
Zuma throws a head kick that misses.
Geisler lands with a good body shot.
Zuma misses the shot to the body.
Zuma's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Geisler connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Zuma scrambles back to his feet.
Geisler fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Zuma throws a hook to the side of Geisler's head but Geisler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Geisler clobbers Zuma with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zuma misses with a jab to the body
and Geisler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zuma tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jab by Geisler.
Geisler avoids the body shot from Zuma.
Geisler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zuma manages to avoid it.#T1#
Geisler scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Geisler takes one to the side of the head.
Zuma throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Geisler lets loose with a powerful body kick. Zuma will feel that in the morning.
Monte Zuma is winning the standup battle so far.
Geisler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Geisler finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Geisler misses the shot to the body.
Zuma moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Zuma throws a body punch but Geisler moves out of range.
Geisler avoids the body shot from Zuma.
And Geisler responds with a good body kick, but Zuma manages to step out the way in time.
Geisler lands a head shot.
Geisler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Geisler's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zuma under the eye.
Zuma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Geisler moves away.#T2#
Zuma misses with a body shot.
Geisler unleashes a big counter combination but Zuma bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Geisler lands a slapping body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zuma connects with a looping right hand.
Geisler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zuma throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A big left from Zuma misses.
Zuma throws a head kick that misses
and Geisler counters with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Geisler jabs at Zuma's body.
A shot to the body from Zuma misses
and Geisler counters with a right hand to the body.
Zuma is looking to wear down Geisler with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Geisler throws a quick inside leg kick.
Geisler connects with a looping right hand.
Geisler jabs Zuma to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Geisler throws a nice outside leg kick.
Zuma scores with a body shot.
Zuma uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Geisler.#T3#
A head kick misses from Zuma.
Geisler takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Geisler wants to land a leg kick but Zuma is out of range.
Zuma throws an off balance right hand
and Geisler counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Geisler. Zuma does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zuma scores with a leg kick.
A head kick by Zuma misses
and Geisler counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Zuma misses with a lunging right hand
and Geisler counters with a right hand to the body.
Geisler ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Geisler is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Zuma throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Geisler scores with a hook to the body. Zuma takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Geisler has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jab by Geisler.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Geisler lands a nice looking kick to the body. Zuma takes a step back to recover. #T4#
Geisler misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zuma. Geisler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Geisler lands a nice shot that snaps Zuma's head back.
A jab lands there for Geisler.#ROC2#
Zuma is rocked!
Zuma gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Geisler gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Otto Geisler!
An out of breath Otto Geisler thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: CEFC 307     
Date:   Sep 22, 2018
#R1#
Zuma throws a lazy uppercut
and Bombs counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zuma works the jab nicely.
Bombs swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Zuma throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bombs is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Zuma misses with a leg kick.
Bombs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zuma throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The fighters circling - Zuma throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bombs 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.
Bombs takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Zuma blocks a head kick by Bombs.
Bombs misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fighters circling - Zuma throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little jabbing left from Bombs on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bombs tries to move into range but Zuma moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Zuma looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Zuma throws out a loose jab but Bombs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zuma missing with a left hand there. Bombs was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Bombs.
Bombs throws a right hand that Zuma ducks under and follows up with a left that Zuma also avoids with ease.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Zuma lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Zuma is looking to take a break and control but Bombs is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Zuma is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Zuma trying to work for an americana but Bombs has managed to regain full guard.
Bombs throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Zuma 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.
Bombs is trying to control the position but Zuma postures up. #T2#
Zuma is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bombs keeping moving, preventing Zuma from controlling successfully.
Bombs trying to keep a closed guard but Zuma is proving a slippery customer.
Zuma is stalling in the full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A punch lands to the side of Zuma 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T3#
Zuma throws a leg kick but Bombs sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Zuma seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Bombs lands with a hook. Zuma tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Zuma throws a shot from downtown. Bombs moves away and avoids it.
Zuma misses with a hook. Bombs ducked under it nicely.
Zuma avoids the head kick by Bombs.
Bombs lands a nice looking body kick.
Bombs fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sloppy strikes from Bombs. Those never looked like landing.
Monte Zuma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zuma misses with a jab to the body
and Bombs counters with a nice uppercut.
Zuma connects with a body shot.
Zuma misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zuma moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bombs!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zuma throws a body punch but Bombs moves out of range.
Bombs throws a leg kick but Zuma sees it coming and moves out of range. #T4#
Zuma pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bombs is out of range and Zuma settles back down.
Zuma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bombs! But no joy.
Zuma waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bombs.
A jab from Bombs misses.
Zuma scores with a head kick. Bombs tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Bombs misses with a straight left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bombs. Zuma does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bombs punishes Zuma's body with a nice straight punch.
The fighters circling - Zuma throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A low kick from Zuma misses
and Bombs counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bombs lands the left hand.
Bombs throws a big shot that misses.
Zuma showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bombs.
Bombs ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bomb Bombs will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Bombs bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bombs now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Zuma misses with a right hand
and Bombs counters with an outside leg kick.
Bombs throws a hook but Zuma avoids it easily.
Bomb Bombs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bombs pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bombs connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Zuma's hands.
Zuma lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Zuma feints and then cracks Bombs's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bombs down.
Bombs looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Zuma is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Zuma misses the target.
Zuma walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bombs.
Zuma throws a lazy uppercut
and Bombs connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zuma lands a really nice looking cross but Bombs seems unphased.
Zuma avoids the body shot from Bombs.
Bombs avoids the body shot from Zuma.
Bombs pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zuma throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T1#
Zuma lands a jab.
Bombs ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bombs appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bombs lands a front kick.
Bombs looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bombs chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bombs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zuma throws a leg kick but Bombs sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bombs fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zuma is looking to score with low kicks.
Bombs will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bomb Bombs seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zuma lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bombs lands with a slapping head kick.
Bombs lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zuma takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Zuma jabs at Bombs's body.
Bombs tries to clinch up.
Bombs throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A swing and a miss from Zuma.
Bombs cracks the inside of Zuma's front leg.
Zuma throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Bombs counter with a right hand.
Bombs lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Zuma swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bombs takes a swing at Zuma's ribcage but misses.
Zuma drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bombs sprawls and moves away.
Bombs avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bombs. Zuma does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bombs throws a poor cross that misses
and Zuma counters with a straight right hand.
Zuma jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zuma swings for the body but Bombs moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bombs! But no joy.#T3#
Zuma slips a jab and a cross from Bombs.
Zuma throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bombs blocks a head kick by Zuma.
Bombs slips a jab from Zuma.
Bombs slips under a jab from Zuma.
Bombs fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bombs displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zuma throws out the jab.
Bombs with the counter takedown but Zuma avoids it easily.
Bombs throws a head kick that Zuma semi-blocks.
Zuma throws a lazy right hand but Bombs sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bombs throws a body punch but Zuma moves out of range.
Zuma takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Both fighters circling a little - Bombs finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Zuma uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bombs.
Zuma throws a lazy body kick
and Bombs makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T4#
Zuma misses with a looping right.
Zuma misses with a low kick.
Bombs on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
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!
Bombs takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zuma connects with a looping right hand.
A jab from Zuma misses.
Bombs misses with a hook. Zuma ducked under it nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Bombs. That snapped Zuma's head back.
Zuma lands a right hook to the body.
Bombs throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bombs rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zuma moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zuma tried to counter with a leg kick but Bombs avoided it.
Bombs avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zuma throws a hook but Bombs avoids it easily.
A shot to the body from Zuma misses
and Bombs counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zuma throws a lazy right hand but Bombs sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bomb Bombs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Zuma lands a two punch combo.
Zuma swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bombs counters with a stiff right hand.
Zuma misses with an uppercut
and Bombs counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zuma with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bombs to score with a decent uppercut.
Bombs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bombs throws a head kick but Zuma moves out of range.
Bombs shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Zuma on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bombs throws a sloppy body shot
and Bombs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bombs slips under a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bombs tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zuma walks into a left hand.
Bombs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zuma moves away.
A slow jab from Zuma misses its intended target.
Zuma misses with a body shot
and Bombs counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Bombs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zuma throws a lazy right hand but Bombs sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bombs throws a poor cross that misses
and Zuma counters with a nice uppercut.
Bombs slips under a jab.
Zuma missing with a left hand there. Bombs was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Bombs misses the target.
Zuma uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bombs.
Bombs uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zuma.
Zuma thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bombs avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zuma throws a head kick that misses.
Zuma throws a leg kick which misses Bombs's front leg but catches the back leg as Bombs tries to avoid it.
Bombs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zuma dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Monte Zuma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bombs moves out of range as Zuma throws a body kick.
Zuma throws a low kick but Bombs avoids it.
Zuma is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bombs.
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!
Bombs scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Zuma misses the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bombs! But no joy.
Zuma scores with a hook to the body. Bombs takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bombs takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zuma takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Zuma moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zuma looks to land a right hand but Bombs moved out of range.
Zuma looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
An inside leg kick lands from Bombs.
Bombs scores with a spinning back kick!
Bombs throws a sloppy head kick and Zuma moves out of range easily.
Zuma throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Zuma lands with a nice body kick. #T3#
Zuma digs a good body shot into Bombs's ribs.
Zuma swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zuma throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zuma pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zuma tried to score with a low kick but Bombs checks it.
Bombs misses with a head kick.
Zuma is looking to counter with head kicks.
Zuma gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bombs.
Bomb Bombs is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Zuma misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bombs looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zuma throws a body shot but no joy.
Zuma takes a swing at Bombs's ribcage but misses.
Bombs throws out a counter right but Zuma avoids it with no problem.
Zuma throws a sloppy head kick and Bombs moves out of range easily.
Zuma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bombs manages to avoid it.
Bombs throws a head kick that misses.
Bombs takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T4#
Bombs cracks a nice hook into Zuma's ribs.
Bombs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zuma.
Zuma throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bombs feints a jab promting Zuma to slip. Bombs then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Zuma slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zuma scores with a shot to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bombs. Zuma shrugs it off though.
Zuma lands with an overhand left.
Zuma will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Bombs with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bombs scores with a head kick. Zuma tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Bombs takes one to the chin there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zuma swings for the body but Bombs moves out of range.
Zuma misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Bombs to counter with a crisp jab.

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 Monte Zuma.
I think Bombs has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bomb Bombs!

 

Event: CEFC Fight Night 233     
Date:   Sep 05, 2018
#R1#
Zuma misses with an uppercut.
A good leg kick by Sionis.
Nice uppercut lands for Sionis. That snapped Zuma's head back.
Sionis connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Zuma's hands.
Sionis tried to score with a low kick but Zuma checks it.
Zuma scores with a hook to the body. Sionis takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Zuma throws a head kick but Sionis moves out of range.
Sionis takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CUT2#
It looks like Roman Sionis has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zuma. Sionis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zuma throws a head kick but Sionis moves out of range.
Sionis feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Sionis stuns Zuma with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Monte Zuma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sionis takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zuma lands a jab.
Sionis explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Zuma misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zuma throws a head kick that misses.
Sionis connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zuma momentarily. #T1#
Zuma swings for the body but Sionis moves out of range.
Zuma misses the shot to the body.
Sionis bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Zuma misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sionis throwing a counter right hand but Zuma manages to avoid it.
Zuma walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Zuma with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sionis to score with a decent uppercut.
Zuma dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sionis. That did some damage!
Zuma pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zuma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sionis manages to avoid it.
Zuma throws a head kick but Sionis moves out of range.
Zuma throws a head kick that misses.
Sionis lands a hook that stumbles Zuma back into the cage. Sionis follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Zuma to the canvas! Sionis pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Zuma has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Roman Sionis!
A victorious Roman Sionis thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: CEFC 301     
Date:   Aug 11, 2018
#R1#
Brakeley moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Brakeley on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Zuma connects with a jab.
Brakeley misses with a kick to the body.
Brakeley 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.
Nice uppercut lands for Zuma. That snapped Brakeley's head back. #KD#
Zuma throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Brakeley tumbling to the canvas!#ROC#
Brakeley is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zuma slips nicely into half guard.
Brakeley is still in real trouble! Can Zuma finish him?#SUB#
Zuma is trying to work for a kimura but Brakeley is defending well.
Brakeley seems to have recovered his senses.
Brakeley is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Zuma is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Brakeley doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Zuma.
Zuma wants to pass to mount but Brakeley is defending the position. #T1##SUB#
Zuma seems to be working for a kimura but Brakeley defends the submission attempt.
Zuma perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Zuma is working for a kimura but Brakeley is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Zuma wants to work for an arm triangle but Brakeley is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Zuma is looking for a kimura but Brakeley is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Zuma to get the leverage.
Brakeley wants to get back to his feet.
Brakeley is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Zuma is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Brakeley is just riding it out for now. Zuma eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Brakeley trying to control here.
Zuma prevents Brakeley from standing back up.
Zuma wants to pass to mount but Brakeley is defending the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Zuma's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Zuma is keen to just control but Brakeley is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Zuma wants to work for an arm triangle but Brakeley is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Zuma has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Zuma wants to control the pace but Brakeley is squirming around nicely. #T3##SUB#
Zuma is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Brakeley to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Brakeley shrugs it off.
Brakeley is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Zuma swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Brakeley is now in Zuma's guard. A big mistake from Zuma there, giving up the dominant position!
Brakeley postures up.
Brakeley trying to stand up but can't free himself from Zuma's guard.
Zuma is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Zuma has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brakeley can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Zuma is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Zuma might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SU2#
Brakeley decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Brakeley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Michael Brakeley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Zuma throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brakeley scores with a jab to the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Monte Zuma has been cut.
Zuma lunges at Brakeley with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Brakeley's hand.
Brakeley misses with a looping right.
Zuma throws an overhand right that lands on Brakeley's shoulder, as Brakeley tries to avoid the shot.
Zuma looks to clinch
and Brakeley counters with a left right combination that sends Zuma crashing to the mat - Brakeley wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Zuma out for a TKO! Devastating finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Brakeley!
Post fight, Michael Brakeley stared into the camera and said 'I'm not surprised...mother fuckers!'.

 

Event: CEFC 298     
Date:   Jul 21, 2018
#R1#
A jab from Zuma misses.
Zuma backing away here, and Sionis unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zuma. That's going to slow Sionis down.
Sionis rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Zuma counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Zuma is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Zuma is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sionis keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Zuma works his foot free and advances to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sionis tries to hold on but Zuma pushes him away.
Sionis working to try and regain half guard. #T1#
Sionis is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sionis prevents Zuma from taking his back.#SUB#
Zuma is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Sionis has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Sionis! #SUB#
Zuma is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sionis must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Zuma has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Sionis is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Zuma.
Zuma wants to control but Sionis postures up.
Zuma tries to improve position but can't.
Zuma is working hard here to advance position.
Sionis scores with punches from side control.
Zuma tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sionis wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
Sionis lands a few punches from side control.
Zuma 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zuma is looking for a sweep.
Zuma is trying to work for a sweep but Sionis has mounted him!
Sionis lands a heavy elbow.
Sionis cracks Zuma with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Zuma bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sionis keeping full guard, as Zuma tries to pass. #SUB#
Zuma drops back looking for a leg! Sionis is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sionis manages to kick Zuma off! Zuma jumps back into Sionis's guard.
Zuma trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Zuma trying to control the position from guard on top but Sionis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zuma stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sionis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sionis is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Zuma trying to control but Sionis is working from the bottom.
Zuma wants to pass the guard but Sionis is keeping the position.
Zuma trying to control but Sionis is working from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sionis motions for Zuma to come forward. Sionis throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zuma chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sionis can pounce on him.
Zuma throws a push kick but Sionis slaps the foot to one side.
Zuma fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sionis connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Zuma takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Roman Sionis will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Sionis scores with a crisp jab that stopped Zuma in his tracks.
Zuma doesn't manage to clinch there - Sionis circles away.
A countering left hand to the body from Sionis misses.
Zuma thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slow jab from Sionis misses its intended target.
Zuma tries to counter by clinching up but Sionis breaks away and moves out of range.#CL#
Zuma darts in and clinches Sionis up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sionis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zuma misses with a punch to the body.
Sionis is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Sionis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zuma backwards.
Sionis can't find room to land a body shot as Zuma controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zuma. #CUT#
It looks like Roman Sionis has been cut.
Sionis misses with the head strike.
Zuma digs a right hand underneath Sionis's ribcage. Sionis let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Zuma cracks Sionis with a nice body shot.
Sionis misses with a punch on the inside.
Sionis tries to throw a body punch but Zuma avoids it by throwing Sionis back against the cage.
Sionis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zuma backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zuma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sionis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zuma's elbow.
Zuma tries to throw a body punch but Sionis avoids it by throwing Zuma back against the cage. #T1#
Sionis is looking to control Zuma's arms but Zuma gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sionis has his back to the cage.
Zuma lands a nice shot to the body.
Zuma tries for a takedown but Sionis manages to get underhooks.
Sionis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zuma drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Monte Zuma. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sionis missing with knees to the body.
Zuma is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sionis is defending well.
Zuma lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sionis.
Sionis tries to throw a body punch but Zuma avoids it by throwing Sionis back against the cage.
Good body shot from Sionis.
Zuma lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zuma is working for takedown but Sionis is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sionis misses with a punch to the body.
Zuma lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sionis lands an uppercut.
Sionis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zuma has Sionis pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sionis manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Sionis has a couple of punches blocked by Zuma.
Zuma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sionis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zuma pushes Sionis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sionis is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Sionis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sionis presses Zuma against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sionis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sionis tries a body shot but Zuma blocks it.
Sionis cracks Zuma with a nice body shot.
Good body shot from Sionis.
Sionis lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sionis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Sionis.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sionis.
A shot in the inside from Sionis.
Sionis lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zuma backwards.
Sionis lands a right hand.
Sionis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Sionis.
A nice left hand lands by Sionis. #ROC2#
Zuma is rocked!#T3#
Zuma misses with some punches. #KD2#
Sionis drops Zuma onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Zuma is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Oh Zuma is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sionis dips a shoulder and cracks Zuma with a mighty uppercut! Zuma falls back against the cage and Sionis unloads with a barrage of strikes! Zuma is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Sionis screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roman Sionis!
Roman Sionis is the new heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Roman Sionis thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: CEFC 295     
Date:   Jun 30, 2018
#R1#
Zuma scores with a shot to the body.
Zuma plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT#
It looks like Tee Nah has been cut.
Nah avoids a kick to the body.
Zuma throws the left hand but Nah avoids the punch easily.
Zuma slips a jab and a cross from Nah.
Zuma thuds a left hand into Nah's body.
Zuma scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nah in his tracks. #KD#
Zuma lands a head kick that stumbles Nah and the fighters go to the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nah keeping full guard, as Zuma tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zuma won't allow Nah to get back to his feet.
Zuma controlling from the top position.
Zuma wants to pass the guard but Nah is keeping the position.
Zuma 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.
Nah is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Zuma stays in close to Nah's body and controls the position.
Zuma looking to pass the guard.
Zuma is working hard here to advance position.
Zuma content to stall in guard here.
Zuma looking to pass the guard.
Nah is looking to stand up but Zuma isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A swing and a miss from Zuma.
Nah only half commits to the counter leg kick.#CL2#
Nah moves into the clinch.#T2#
Nah working aggressively here.
Nah blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nah fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nah scores with a shot to the side of Zuma's head.
Zuma lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nah fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nah throws a head punch that misses.
Zuma lands with a right to the head.
Zuma wants a takedown but no success here.
Zuma takes a shot to the head.
Zuma tries to work over Nah's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nah throws a punch but it's blocked by Zuma.
Zuma blocks an uppercut.
Nah throws a head punch that misses.
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!
Zuma lands a body shot in the clinch.
Zuma pushes Nah back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT#
That has opened up Tee Nah's cut even more.
Zuma lands with a short shot to the head.
Zuma working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nah looks winded!
Nah takes a shot to the head. #TD#
Zuma gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Zuma seems to be looking for submissions. #T3#
Nah is refusing to be controlled, as Zuma sits in half guard.
Well, if Zuma is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Zuma wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nah keeps working. #SUB#
Zuma is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nah doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Zuma. #SUB#
Zuma is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nah doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Zuma.
Zuma wants to take a breather but Nah is having none of it. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Zuma is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Nah wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Zuma is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nah has managed to free his arm - good work.
Zuma is keen to just control but Nah is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Zuma is working for a submission of some sort.
Zuma prevents Nah from standing back up.
Zuma trying to control the action but Nah is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Monte Zuma dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tee Nah's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Zuma connects with a single shot there.
Nah takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nah throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nah misses with a body shot.
Zuma swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zuma pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nah uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zuma.
Nah tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zuma was well out of range. Poor timing from Nah.
Zuma is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nah can do to turn this around?
Nah takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Zuma pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zuma throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Zuma cracks Nah with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CUT#
The cut above Tee Nah's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Nah crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Zuma - the referee stops the clock and Nah gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Zuma. Nah manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL#
Zuma closes the distance and pushes Nah back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nah lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zuma lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zuma swings wildly with an uppercut but Nah uses good head movement to avoid it.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Zuma here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Zuma pushes Nah back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Zuma throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nahs head.
Nah is breathing heavily.#T1#
Zuma misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zuma is working Nah over against the cage.
Zuma working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zuma.
Zuma has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nah is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nah's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#CUT#
Tee Nah's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Zuma lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC#
Nah is rocked!
A nice left hand lands by Zuma.
Nah is still on wobbly legs! Can Zuma finish him?
Zuma lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nah backwards.
Zuma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zuma lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zuma is working Nah over against the cage.#TD#
Zuma gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zuma trying to control but Nah is working from the bottom.
Zuma is really struggling to control Nah but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Nah seems to have recovered his senses.
Zuma prevents Nah from getting back to his feet.
Zuma wants to control from the top but Nah keeps moving.
Zuma is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
Nah keeping full guard, as Zuma tries to pass.
Nah keeping moving, preventing Zuma from controlling successfully.
Zuma forces his way into half guard.
Zuma tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nah knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nah pushes Zuma off looking to stand but Zuma dives back in and keeps control.
Zuma tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nah knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3#
Nah is trying to stand up here but Zuma is controlling him well. #SUB#
Zuma is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nah defends it well. #SUB#
Zuma looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Zuma wants to pass to mount but Nah is defending the position. #SUB#
Zuma is working for a kimura but Nah is defending it quite comfortably. #ES2#
Nah manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T4#
Zuma avoids the body shot from Nah.
Nah tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nah walks forward, straight into a front kick from Zuma.
Nah thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
Nah has managed to clinch.
Nah fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zuma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nah misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nah blocks a body shot from Zuma.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zuma.
Zuma works on Nah's body with a couple of short punches.#TD#
Zuma has picked Nah up - he's going for a ride! Zuma dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nah is staying active underneath Zuma, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #ES2#
Nah makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Nah takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Zuma lands the left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Monte Zuma dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tee Nah's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3##CL#
Zuma moves into the clinch.
Nah has a couple of punches blocked by Zuma.
Zuma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nah wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nah gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Zuma.
Zuma lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nah backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nah.
Nah lands a right hand.
Zuma misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zuma blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zuma.
Zuma lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nah or not.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Zuma has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Nah clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Zuma is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Nah taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Zuma.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Monte Zuma!
Monte Zuma retains his heavyweight title!
After the fight, Monte Zuma was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

 

Event: CEFC 292     
Date:   Jun 09, 2018
#R1#
Snape doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Snape takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zuma misses with an uppercut.
Zuma walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Snape definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Snape throws a series of punches but Zuma avoids them all with ease. #CL#
Snape moves into range and clinches up with Zuma.
Zuma lands a left hand that snaps the head of Snape backwards. #TD2#
Zuma works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Zuma slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zuma pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Snape is keeping the position for now.
Zuma forces his way into half guard.
Snape preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Zuma is taking a breather. Snape says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T1#
Snape wants to get back to full guard.
Zuma slows the pace down in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Zuma is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Snape is looking for a sweep. Zuma is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zuma passes to side control. #SUB2#
Zuma looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2##SUB2#
Zuma working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Zuma just content to control the position. #SUB2#
Zuma tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Zuma has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Zuma trying to control the action but Snape is working from the bottom.
Snape is trying to get back to half guard.#T3##SUB2#
Zuma tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Zuma is trying to get an arm triangle but Snape is defending well. #SUB2#
Zuma tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Zuma has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Snape tries to improve position but can't.
Zuma takes a little break here. Snape wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#SUB2#
Zuma looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Snape's face as Zuma controls the position. #T4##SUB2#
Zuma thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Zuma trying to control the position but Snape is working away. #SUB2#
Zuma is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Snape knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Snape gets back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Snape wants to control but Zuma is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Zuma is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Monte Zuma dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Snape looks to throw the jab but Zuma is out of range.
Snape uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zuma.
Zuma throws a hook but Snape blocks it.
Snape fails in his attempt to clinch.
Snape scores with a decent looking hook.
Zuma looks to land a body kick but Snape moved away.
Snape misses with a straight right.
Zuma swats away the attempt to clinch by Snape.
Zuma tries to work over Snape's front leg with a kick but Snape checks it.
Zuma is looking to land body kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Snape closes the distance and pushes Zuma back into the cage.
Zuma lands a hook to the side of the head.
Snape misses with some punches.
Snape misses with the head strike.
Zuma takes a knee to the side of the body.
Zuma misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zuma throws a punch but it's blocked by Snape. #T1#
Zuma scores with a shot to the side of Snape's head.
Zuma lands a body punch.
Snape throws a punch but it's blocked by Zuma.
Zuma can't find room to land a body shot as Snape controls the action.
Zuma is trying to drag Snape to the mat but Snape just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Zuma lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Snape backwards.
A short left from Snape.
Zuma misses with the head strike.
Snape can't find room to land a body shot as Zuma controls the action.
Zuma lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Zuma as Snape tries to tie him up.
Zuma managing to block the knees to the body from Snape.
Zuma has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Snape misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zuma.
Zuma struggles to land a body shot inside as Snape controls his hands.
Zuma lands an uppercut.
Snape trying to stall but Zuma improves his position.
Zuma scores with a nice hook to the head.
Monte Zuma seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T2##TD2#
Snape is fighting off a takedown attempt but Zuma is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Snape to the mat. Snape regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
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!#SUB#
Snape looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Zuma wants to control from the top but Snape keeps moving.
Zuma passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Zuma trying to control the action but Snape is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Zuma working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Zuma swings around for an armbar but Snape sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Zuma's guard.
Zuma manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Snape manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T3#
Zuma controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Monte Zuma has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zuma tries to free his leg and advance position but Snape is retaining full guard.
Zuma trying to control but Snape is working from the bottom.
Zuma pushing down on Snape's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Zuma is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Zuma is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Snape is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Monte Zuma!
Monte Zuma is the new heavyweight champion!
Monte Zuma bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: CEFC Live 54     
Date:   May 17, 2018
#R1#
Zuma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anstey manages to avoid it.#KD2#
Anstey drops Zuma with a beautiful combination! Zuma stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Anstey is looking for the KO!#CUT2#
It looks like Monte Zuma has been cut.
Zuma throws a head kick but Anstey moves out of range.
Anstey throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Anstey misses with a two punch combination.
Zuma fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zuma pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And Anstey tries to counter it with a takedown but Zuma pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Anstey swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Zuma counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Zuma bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Anstey looks to throw the jab but Zuma is out of range.
Zuma half committed to a counter leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Zuma. Beautiful body shot.
Zuma misses the shot to the body.
Anstey unleashes a big counter combination but Zuma bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Anstey gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Zuma tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sloppy strikes from Anstey. Those never looked like landing.
Zuma lands a nice shot to the body.
Anstey misses with a two punch combination.
Zuma moves in looking to clinch but Anstey pushes him off.
Zuma avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Zuma cracks the inside of Anstey's front leg.
Zuma checks a leg kick nicely.
Anstey takes one to the chin there.
Zuma throws a sloppy head kick and Anstey moves out of range easily.
Zuma drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Anstey's head, knocking him out cold! Zuma is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Monte Zuma!
A very excited looking Monte Zuma rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

 

Event: CEFC Live 53     
Date:   May 03, 2018
#R1#
Zuma cracks Brown with a good jab.
Zuma throws a nice outside leg kick.
Brown throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Brown swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brown throws a head kick but Zuma moves out of range.
Zuma avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zuma feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Brown collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Monte Zuma!
Monte Zuma was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

 

Event: CEFC Live 52     
Date:   Apr 12, 2018
#R1#
Zuma scores with a body shot.
Eikmeyer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zuma swivels and escapes.
Eikmeyer swings for the body but Zuma moves out of range. #TD2#
Eikmeyer drives through with a takedown into guard.
Zuma wants to stand but Eikmeyer is controlling the position.
Eikmeyer postures up in Zuma's guard and throws a big left but Zuma blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zuma utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Eikmeyer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Eikmeyer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zuma preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Eikmeyer throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eikmeyer sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Zuma's guard.
Eikmeyer throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Zuma to regain full guard. #SUB2#
Eikmeyer drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Zuma dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Zuma would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T1#
Zuma pushing down on Eikmeyer's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Eikmeyer is refusing to be controlled, as Zuma sits in half guard. #SUB#
Zuma is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
It looks like Zuma is going to stand back up. #SUB2#
Eikmeyer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zuma pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Zuma is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Eikmeyer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zuma pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Eikmeyer looking for submissions off his back.
Zuma prevents Eikmeyer from improving his position.#T2##SUB2#
Eikmeyer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zuma pulls his head out easily.
Zuma seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Eikmeyer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Zuma trying to mount his opponent but Eikmeyer defends it.
Zuma is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Zuma is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Eikmeyer defends it well. #SUB2#
Eikmeyer looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Zuma is working for a kimura but Eikmeyer is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Eikmeyer actively working from the bottom here.
Zuma controlling the pace. #T3##SUB#
Zuma is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Eikmeyer sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Eikmeyer is defending against the submission attempts here by Zuma. #SUB2#
Eikmeyer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Zuma in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Eikmeyer tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Zuma!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Monte Zuma!
In his post fight interview, Monte Zuma started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: CEFC Fight Night 120     
Date:   Mar 22, 2018
#R1#
Zuma throws a body punch but Jah moves out of range.
Jah thinks about countering with a head kick.
Zuma works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Zuma throws a lazy right hand but Jah sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zuma scores with a body shot.
Zuma misses with a right hand #KD#
and Jah counters with a crisp one two that drops Zuma! Jah thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Zuma to his feet! Zuma is in big trouble!
Zuma rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #KD#
and Jah counters with a nice right hand that sends Zuma toppling to the canvas! Zuma scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Jah finish him?!#ROC#
Zuma is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zuma digs a good body shot into Jah's ribs.
Zuma tries to clinch up
and Jah counters with a nice body shot.
Jah takes one on the button.
Nice cross by Zuma.#CL2#
Zuma fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jah, pushing him back against the cage.
I was talking to Jah's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T1#
Jah tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Zuma misses with the head strike.
Jah with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Zuma misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zuma gets through Jah's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jah is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Zuma is keeping busy.
Zuma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zuma's coach down at Kevin Spacey's House of Squats & Grabs was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Zuma's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Zuma working aggressively here.
Zuma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zuma goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Jah breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zuma misses with a straight right.
An attempted straight right counter from Jah misses the target.
Jah avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Zuma throws a lazy right hand but Jah sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jah looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Zuma punishes Jah's body with a nice straight punch.
Zuma shoots in for a double leg but Jah sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Zuma.#CUT2#
It looks like Soul Jah has been cut.#CL2#
Zuma rushes Jah and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jah tries to circle away but Zuma has him pinned against the cage.
Zuma goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jah prevents it.
Jah manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zuma drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jah pulls his leg out and moves away.
Soul Jah has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Monte Zuma.
Zuma tries to clinch up.
Jah is looking for a counter combo.#T3#
Jah takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Good standup being displayed there by Zuma as he connects with a hook.
Zuma tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jah paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zuma lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Zuma looks to score with a jab to the body but Jah is just out of range.
Jah throws a big counter combination but Zuma scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Zuma smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Zuma throws a jab but it's blocked by Jah.
Zuma misses with a body shot.
Jah throwing a counter right hand but Zuma manages to avoid it.
Zuma throws a lazy uppercut
and Jah cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zuma bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jah's head backwards.
Zuma connects with a solid leg kick.
Zuma throws an off balance right hand
and Jah counters with a thumping low kick. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zuma swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jah counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Monte Zuma has been cut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zuma darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Zuma throws a hook but Jah blocks it.
As Zuma backs away, Jah returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Nice straight punches there by Zuma. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Zuma.
Zuma lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A chopping leg kick lands by Zuma.
Zuma tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jah counters with a nice leg kick.
Zuma tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jah paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jah thinks about countering with a body kick.
Jah swats away the attempt to clinch by Zuma.
Zuma shoots in for a takedown but Jah shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jah went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Monte Zuma dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A left lands for Zuma.
Zuma shoots in and drives through. Jah sprawls well.#CL2#
Zuma clinches. #BC#
Jah escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jah avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zuma tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jah is able to avoid easily.
Jah appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Zuma misses with a body shot.
Jah looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Zuma, as that shot connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuma throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jah appears to be looking for a big counter.
Zuma punishes Jah's body with a nice straight punch.
Zuma fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Zuma lands a right hook to the body. #T1#
Zuma shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zuma wants to slow Jah down by chopping away at his legs. #CL2#
Zuma clinches up against the cage.
Zuma goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jah prevents it.
Soul Jah has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Monte Zuma.
Zuma misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jah missing with knees to the body. #BC#
Jah manages to break the clinch.
Zuma lands with a nice body punch.
Soul Jah is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zuma comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Zuma tries to clinch but Jah moves out of range.
Zuma lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Zuma tries to clinch up but Jah circles away and keeps his distance.
Zuma comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Zuma throws a body shot but no joy.
Zuma catches Jah with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Zuma shoots in and drives through. Jah sprawls well.
Jah fires out a quick counter leg kick but Zuma just manages to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jah slips under a jab from Zuma.
Zuma rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Jah to counter with a crisp jab.
Jah circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jah counters with a straight right hand.
Zuma misses with a lunging right hand
and Jah counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Zuma tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jah manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zuma darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Zuma is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jah throws a big counter combination but Zuma scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Zuma has taken the fight to the clinch.
Zuma misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zuma misses with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Zuma.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zuma tries for a takedown but Jah manages to get underhooks.
Jah blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Zuma misses with a hook from the clinch.
Monte Zuma seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Zuma lands with a right to the head.
Jah takes a shot to the head.
Zuma misses with the head strike.
Zuma misses with a punch to the body.
Zuma wants to take the fight to the mat but Jah manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Zuma is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jah is defending well.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jah.
Zuma swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Jah breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zuma throws the left hand but Jah avoids the punch easily.
Jah throws a big counter combination but Zuma scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Zuma with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zuma misses with a hook
and Jah counters with an outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Monte Zuma showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Zuma misses with a hook.
Jah slips a jab from Zuma.
Zuma tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jah paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jah looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zuma looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zuma darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Zuma throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jah went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuma scores with a jab to the body.
Jah moves out of range as Zuma strikes.
Jah throws a big counter combination but Zuma scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jah takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Soul Jah is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Zuma throws an off balance right hand
and Jah counters with a three punch combo that has Zuma backing up. Zuma nods at Jah to acknowledge the strikes.
Zuma scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jah steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zuma.
Jah is looking to counter with head kicks.
Zuma throws a jab but it's blocked by Jah.
Zuma misses with a straight left.
Zuma misses with a jab to the body
and Zuma takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zuma lands a leg kick that knocks Jah off balance momentarily.
Zuma digs a good body shot into Jah's ribs.
Zuma is looking to clinch.
Jah fires out a quick counter leg kick but Zuma just manages to avoid it.
Zuma throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jah counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Zuma connects with a body shot that sends Jah's belly button to the back.
Monte Zuma seems to be getting the better of the standup.
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!
Zuma tries to close the distance and clinch but Jah swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zuma punishes Jah's body with a nice straight punch.
A jab from Zuma misses.
Jah throws a counter high kick but Zuma was just alert enough to avoid it.
Jah takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zuma digs a good body shot into Jah's ribs.#CL2#
Zuma gets a clinch.
Jah tries to land a knee to the head but Zuma blocks with his arms.
Zuma has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zuma gets through Jah's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jah stalling.
Jah takes a shot to the head. #T3#
Jah tries a knee to the head but Zuma blocks it.
Zuma makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zuma tries for a takedown. No joy.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zuma.
Jah prevents the takedown attempt.
Jah blocks a body shot from Zuma.
Nice body punch from Zuma.
Zuma is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jah is defending well.
Soul Jah has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Monte Zuma.
Zuma gets through Jah's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Zuma tries to score a body lock takedown but Jah shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jah's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Zuma goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jah prevents it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zuma. #T4##BC#
Jah escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zuma throws a big shot that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Jah on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zuma swings for the body but Jah moves out of range.
Zuma throws the left hand but Jah avoids the punch easily.
Jah thinks about countering with a head kick.
Zuma misses with an uppercut
and Jah cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jah displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zuma throws out the jab.
Jah uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zuma.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zuma scores with a jab.
Zuma works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jah uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zuma.
Jah appears to be looking for a big counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Monte Zuma really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Zuma looks to land a right hand but Jah moved out of range.
Zuma misses with a looping right.
Zuma tries to clinch but Jah is having none of it.
Zuma throws a shot from downtown. Jah moves away and avoids it.
A counter left hand to the body from Jah misses its target.
Zuma goes for a double leg but Jah avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jah continues to drive forward.
Zuma throws a lazy right hand but Jah sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As Zuma looks to move away, Jah throws a big counter combo but Zuma just gets out of the way.
Jah takes one to the chin there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jah on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Zuma tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jah swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jah went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Zuma is looking to clinch but Jah is avoiding it.
Zuma closes the distance but Jah moves to the side
and Jah counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Zuma misses with a lunging right hand
and Jah counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Zuma! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Soul Jah!
During a confident post fight interview, Soul Jah thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: CEFC 278     
Date:   Mar 03, 2018
#R1#
Zuma throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Brewer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Brewer is looking to clinch but Zuma is avoiding it.
Brewer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zuma throws a body punch but Brewer moves out of range.
Brewer appears to be looking for a big counter.
Brewer is looking to clinch.
Monte Zuma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zuma connects with a looping right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Frank Brewer has been cut.
Brewer on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Zuma has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Zuma scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Brewer doesn't seem bothered though.
A punch lands to the side of Brewer 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Zuma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brewer moves away.
Brewer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zuma changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Brewer tries to clinch up.
Brewer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zuma.
Zuma looks to land a left hand but Brewer moved out of range nicely.
Brewer appears to be looking for a big counter.
Zuma misses with a hook. Brewer ducked under it nicely.
Brewer tries to clinch there but Zuma circles away.
A nice side step and Zuma releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brewer moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Brewer tries to clinch but Zuma moves out of range.
Zuma throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Brewer on the side of the head. #T1#
Zuma tries to score with a low kick but Brewer moves his leg out of the way.
Zuma missing with a left hand there. Brewer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zuma tries to score with a low kick but Brewer moves his leg out of the way.
Brewer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Zuma throws a leg kick but Brewer sees it coming and moves out of range.
Brewer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zuma jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Brewer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zuma.
Brewer wants to clinch.
Zuma throws out a counter right but Brewer avoids it with no problem.
Brewer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zuma swats away the attempt to clinch by Brewer.
Brewer tries to clinch there but Zuma circles away.
Zuma let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Brewer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zuma throws a jab but it's blocked by Brewer. #T2#
Zuma misses with an uppercut.
A nice leg kick lands there from Brewer.
Brewer drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Brewer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zuma paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zuma tries to score with a low kick but Brewer moves his leg out of the way.
Brewer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zuma misses with an uppercut. Brewer saw that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good shot there by Zuma.
Zuma fails to land with a series of punches. #CL#
Zuma gets tackled into the cage by Brewer. Brewer maintains the clinch.
Brewer lands a left hand.
Brewer blocks a body shot from Zuma.
Brewer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brewer lands a shot to the body.
Zuma wants a takedown.
Brewer doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD2#
Brewer is fighting off a takedown attempt but Zuma is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Brewer to the mat. Brewer regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#T3#
Zuma trying to control but Brewer is working from the bottom.
Brewer wants to get back to his feet but Zuma is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Zuma passes Brewer's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Brewer is trying to stand back up but Zuma is controlling him
Zuma trying to control the action but Brewer is working from the bottom.
Brewer is trying to stand up here but Zuma is controlling him well.
Zuma is pressing down on Brewer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Brewer is holding on for now. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Zuma moves nicely into side control.
Brewer is pushing Zuma's head away, looking to escape. Zuma manages to hold on to the position though.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zuma wants to control but Brewer is keeping him busy.
Brewer wants to get back to his feet.
Zuma takes a little break here. Brewer wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Zuma wants to control but Brewer is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Monte Zuma dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Brewer's cut.
That's time! Brewer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Zuma connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Brewer's hands.
Zuma thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zuma lands a head shot.
Zuma tried to score with a low kick but Brewer checks it.
Zuma ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Brewer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zuma has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Good work by Zuma as he checks the leg kick.
Brewer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zuma misses with a straight right. #CL#
Brewer darts in and clinches Zuma up against the cage.
Zuma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Brewer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Zuma fails to land.
Zuma throws a punch but it's blocked by Brewer.
Zuma wants a takedown. #TD2#
Zuma is trying to trip Brewer. He has hold of a leg but Brewer is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Zuma persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#ES#
Brewer uses the cage to get back to his feet. #T1#
Brewer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brewer tries to clinch up but Zuma circles away and keeps his distance.
Brewer checks a leg kick.
Zuma circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brewer shoots in for a takedown but Zuma shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Zuma uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Zuma dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brewer chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Brewer is looking to clinch but Zuma is avoiding it.
Brewer avoids the body shot from Zuma.
Brewer moves away from the strike by Zuma.
Brewer fails with a takedown attempt.
Brewer throws a nice looking combination but Zuma bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Brewer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Brewer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zuma circles away quickly and effectively.#T2#
Brewer takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zuma lands a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brewer tries to clinch but Zuma is having none of it.
Monte Zuma seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brewer darts in trying to clinch
and Zuma counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zuma connects with a right hand. Brewer shakes it off.
Zuma cracks a nice hook into Brewer's ribs.
Zuma digs a good body shot into Brewer's ribs.
Brewer misses with a head kick.
Zuma changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Zuma chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Zuma.
Brewer tries to close the distance and clinch but Zuma swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zuma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brewer moves away.
Zuma scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Decent striking displayed by Zuma there.#T3#
Zuma throws a big shot that misses.
Brewer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zuma misses with a wild body shot.
Zuma's jab looks to have found its range, popping Brewer under the eye.
Zuma avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brewer tries to clinch there but Zuma circles away.
Zuma lands a nice hook to Brewer's body. Brewer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice uppercut lands for Zuma. That snapped Brewer's head back.
Brewer defending well as Zuma loads up on a big left hand.
As Zuma looks to move away, Brewer throws a big counter combo but Zuma just gets out of the way.
Brewer tries a head kick but it misses.
Zuma throws out a loose jab but Brewer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zuma throws a body punch but Brewer moves out of range.
As Zuma looks to move away, Brewer throws a big counter combo but Zuma just gets out of the way.
Zuma ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Zuma darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Zuma is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brewer.
Zuma jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
Zuma misses with a wild body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brewer is looking to clinch.
Zuma lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Brewer at a distance.
A head kick misses from Brewer.
Zuma looks to land a left hand but Brewer moved out of range nicely.
Brewer went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Zuma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brewer.
Brewer avoids the body shot from Zuma.
Zuma circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brewer ducks under a wild hook from Zuma.
Brewer went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Brewer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zuma paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Frank Brewer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zuma takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Zuma throws a body punch but Brewer moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zuma misses the shot to the body.
Zuma cracks a nice hook into Brewer's ribs.
Brewer moves away from the strike by Zuma.
Zuma lands a jab to Brewer's midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Monte Zuma showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Frank Brewer's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Zuma avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brewer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zuma throws out the jab.
Brewer throws a big counter combination but Zuma scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL#
Zuma tries to keep at a distance but Brewer has taken the fight into the clinch.
Brewer is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Zuma misses with some punches.
Brewer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zuma's elbow.
Zuma working aggressively here.
Zuma drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Brewer gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Brewer is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Frank Brewer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Monte Zuma.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuma has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Brewer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Zuma misses with a body punch.
Zuma throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brewers head.
Zuma lands a shot to the body.#T1#
Zuma scores with a shot to the side of Brewer's head.
Zuma lands a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brewer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zuma tries to work over Brewer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD2#
Zuma works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Zuma tries to free his leg and advance position but Brewer is retaining full guard.
Zuma trying to control the position from guard on top but Brewer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zuma passes Brewer's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Zuma is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Brewer sees it coming and defends easily.
Zuma trying to pass the guard but Brewer defending well. #T2#
Zuma seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Brewer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Zuma is looking to pass Brewer's guard but actually Brewer recovers to full guard.
Zuma wants to control from the top but Brewer keeps moving.
Frank Brewer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brewer wants to stand up but Zuma is controlling him.
Zuma looking to sit in guard and control but Brewer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Brewer has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Brewer wants to control from the top but Zuma keeps moving. #T3#
Brewer looking to pass the guard.
Brewer is working hard here to advance position.
Monte Zuma is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Brewer wants to control from the top but Zuma keeps moving.
Zuma is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Monte Zuma has got the better of the ground game so far.
Brewer looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Zuma pulls Brewer in to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Brewer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Zuma.
Brewer slips a jab from Zuma.
Brewer ducks under a wild hook from Zuma.
Zuma takes a kick to the side of the head.
Brewer takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Zuma keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brewer cracks the inside of Zuma's front leg.
Zuma wants to slow Brewer down by chopping away at his legs.
A slow jab from Zuma misses its intended target.
Brewer wants to clinch up but Zuma keeps it at a distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Monte Zuma comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Zuma winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Monte Zuma!

Monte Zuma was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

 

Event: GAMMA#688 Diehard v Bryune     
Date:   Jan 27, 2018
#R1##TD2#
Zuma closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Chimaera quickly recovers to half guard.
Chimaera pushes Zuma off looking to stand but Zuma dives back in and keeps control. #SUB2#
Zuma is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Chimaera won't allow Zuma to pass to mount.
Chimaera is trying to stand. #SUB2#
Zuma is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chimaera is just riding it out for now. Zuma eventually gives up the hold. #ES#
Chimaera pushes Zuma off and gets back to his feet.
Zuma blocks a head kick by Chimaera.
Zuma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Zuma.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Zuma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chimaera moves away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zuma.
Zuma 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.
Chimaera throws a head kick that Zuma semi-blocks. #CUT#
It looks like Monte Zuma has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zuma tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chimaera sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zuma somewhat.
As Zuma backs away, Chimaera returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T1#
Zuma fails to land the takedown.
The Chimaera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Monte Zuma.
A telegraphed right hand from Zuma misses the target.
Chimaera scores with a crisp jab that stopped Zuma in his tracks.
Chimaera throws a head kick but Zuma moves out of range.
Chimaera misses with a head kick.
Zuma dives in and grabs Chimaera's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chimaera pushes down on Zuma's head and hops out.
Zuma will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Chimaera throws a head kick but Zuma moves out of range.
Chimaera really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A shot to the liver by Zuma. Beautiful body shot.
Chimaera lands a lovely overhand right.
A chopping leg kick lands by Chimaera.
Zuma takes one to the side of the head.
Zuma misses with a wild body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Chimaera. That snapped Zuma's head 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!
Zuma connects with a crisp jab.
Chimaera checks a low kick from Zuma.
Chimaera swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Chimaera scoring well with a low kick there.
Chimaera misses with a low kick.
Chimaera ducks under a wild hook from Zuma.
Chimaera lands a nice shot that snaps Zuma's head back.
Donk. Zuma catches Chimaera right on the button with a cross.
Chimaera connects with a crisp jab.
Chimaera uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zuma.
Chimaera leaves Zuma with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Chimaera dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zuma. That did some damage!
The Chimaera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chimaera moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL#
Chimaera closes the distance and clinches.
Zuma is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Chimaera is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Chimaera lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Chimaera with a knee to the head.
Chimaera lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#
Zuma is rocked!
Chimaera unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Zuma! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Chimaera is unloading with more strikes now! Zuma drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). The Chimaera!
The Chimaera seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: GAMMA#685 Defoe v Bixby     
Date:   Jan 13, 2018
#R1#
Putin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've been told by Putin's head coaches at IC&E Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#TD2#
Zuma shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Zuma was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Putin is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Zuma off and has taken his back!
Zuma grimaces as he takes a shot to the body. #SUB#
Putin looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Zuma taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Beast Putin!
Beast Putin gave a mention to Urban Fighter in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

 

Event: CEFC 263     
Date:   Nov 11, 2017
#R1#
Anstey throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zuma. #CL#
Zuma moves into the clinch.
Zuma struggles to land a body shot inside as Anstey controls his hands.
Zuma lands a shot to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Anstey's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Anstey breaks from the clinch.
Zuma lands with an overhand left.
Anstey connects with a looping right hand.
Zuma works the jab nicely.
Anstey takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Zuma throws a looping overhand right but Anstey ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Zuma throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Anstey has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zuma finds it's way round the side to connect with Anstey's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zuma missing with a left hand there. Anstey was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zuma throws a nice head kick!
Zuma throws a jab but it's blocked by Anstey.
Anstey looks to throw the jab but Zuma is out of range.
Zuma lands a jab to the head.
Zuma throws a hook but Anstey avoids it easily.
Anstey throws a right and a left that Zuma avoids nicely. #T1#
Zuma tries to land a leg kick but Anstey saw it coming and moves away.
Anstey steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Zuma.
Zuma lands a lovely overhand right.
Anstey missing with a left hand there. Zuma was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zuma cracks Anstey with a good jab.
Zuma avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Zuma slips a jab from Anstey.
Anstey throws the left hand but Zuma avoids the punch easily.
Anstey jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Zuma fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Anstey looks to throw the jab but Zuma is out of range. #TD#
Zuma scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anstey wants to get back to his feet.
Anstey tries to get to full guard but Zuma has control of the leg.
Anstey is still trying to improve position.
Zuma looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Anstey is looking to improve his position. #T2#
Zuma is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Anstey really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Anstey tries to hold on but Zuma pushes him away.
Anstey working to try and regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zuma tries to control but Anstey wriggling away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Zuma looking for a guillotine from mount but Anstey is having none of it.
Zuma tries to control but Anstey wriggling away.
Anstey wants to control but Zuma is having none of it.
Zuma wants to take Anstey's back but he can't do it this time.
Anstey wants to hold on but Zuma pushes him away.#T3#
Anstey is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Zuma looking for a guillotine from mount but Anstey is having none of it.
Zuma trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Anstey is looking to improve his position but Zuma isn't that keen on the idea.
Zuma wants to take Anstey's back but he can't do it this time.
Anstey is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Zuma moves to back control.
I really don't envy Anstey right now. #SUB#
Zuma 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, Anstey has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least! #SUB#
Zuma is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Anstey has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T4##SUB#
Zuma has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Zuma is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Anstey has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Anstey trying to control but not successfully. #SUB#
Zuma looking for the RNC.
Anstey tries to roll but Zuma sticks to his back.
Anstey is trying to get back to his feet but Zuma has full control of the position and if anything, Anstey has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anstey trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB#
Anstey defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #SUB#
Zuma working for a choke but Anstey is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Monte Zuma dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Anstey throws a right and a left that both miss.
Anstey bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zuma bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Anstey slips a jab from Zuma.
Anstey steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Zuma.
Zuma connects with a solid leg kick.
Anstey is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zuma.
Zuma thows a body kick. Anstey tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Zuma dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Anstey. That did some damage!
Anstey throws a series of punches but Zuma avoids them all with ease.
Monte Zuma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anstey throws out a powerful jab.
A thudding body kick lands there by Zuma!
Zuma uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Anstey.
Zuma throws a looping overhand right but Anstey ducks down to avoid it.
Zuma connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
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!
Anstey throws out a loose jab but Zuma uses good head movement to avoid it.
And Zuma counters with a quick kick to the body but Anstey blocks it.
Zuma fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Zuma here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Anstey misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Anstey attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Zuma throws a good cross that connects.
Monte Zuma is winning the standup battle so far.
Anstey misses with an uppercut. Zuma saw that one coming.#T1#
Anstey takes one to the chin there.
A jab from Anstey misses.
Anstey jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Anstey swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Zuma to counter with a crisp jab.
Zuma throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A combination from Zuma does no damage.
Zuma scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#TD#
Zuma drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zuma wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anstey keeps working.
Zuma is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Anstey is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Zuma working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Anstey tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Zuma wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
Anstey is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Zuma asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Zuma is looking to take a break and control but Anstey is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zuma just content to control the position.
Zuma wants to control but Anstey is keeping him busy.
Anstey is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Zuma off and has taken his back!#T3#
Anstey is riding his opponent, not letting Zuma buck him off.
Anstey is trying to stick to Zuma's back but Zuma is turning into Anstey. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Anstey's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Zuma.
Zuma forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Zuma is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Anstey doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Zuma.
Zuma wants to take a breather but Anstey is having none of it.
Well, if Zuma is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Zuma trying to pass the guard but Anstey defending well. #T4##SUB#
Zuma is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Anstey sees it coming and defends easily.
Zuma wants to free his trapped foot but Anstey is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Zuma blocks the strikes from Anstey.
Anstey is staying active underneath Zuma, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Anstey missing with punches from the bottom.
Zuma wants to control but Anstey is keeping him busy.
Zuma wants to pass to mount but Anstey is defending the position.
Anstey wants to improve his position but Zuma is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Monte Zuma dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Anstey pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zuma bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Anstey ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zuma slips a jab and a cross from Anstey.
Zuma fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Anstey avoids it really well and circles away.
Anstey tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The fighters circling - Anstey throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Anstey scores with a shot to the body.
Zuma throws a chopping leg kick but Anstey manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuma shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Anstey defends it nicely.
Anstey looks to land a right hand but Zuma moved out of range.
Zuma displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Anstey throws out the jab.
Anstey pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Zuma is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Anstey.
Bunny Anstey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zuma looks to throw the jab but Anstey is out of range.
Zuma connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Zuma staying out of range there.
Zuma throwing a counter right hand but Anstey manages to avoid it.
Anstey keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #TD#
Zuma gets a takedown into half guard.
Anstey manages to get to full guard.
Zuma is pushing down on Anstey's leg trying to pass to half guard. Anstey is fighting to maintain full guard but Zuma has managed to sneak the leg through.
Anstey is looking to improve his position.
Anstey won't allow Zuma to pass to mount.
Anstey really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zuma. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Anstey wants to get back to full guard.
Zuma seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Anstey does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
Zuma works his way into side control.
You can see the frustration on Anstey's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Zuma is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Anstey can do to turn this around?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zuma trying to control the action but Anstey is working from the bottom.
Anstey tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Monte Zuma overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zuma trying to control the position but Anstey is working away. #SUB#
Zuma tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Zuma has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T3#
Anstey tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zuma controls the position from side control.#SUB#
Zuma tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Zuma prevents Anstey from escaping the position.
Zuma trying to control the action but Anstey is working from the bottom.
Anstey tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Zuma wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Zuma is looking to take a break and control but Anstey is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Zuma trying to control the position but Anstey is working away.
Anstey is looking to regain half guard here but Zuma keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Anstey's face as Zuma controls the position.
Anstey is trying to get back to half guard.
Anstey is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Zuma in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Anstey tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Zuma!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Monte Zuma!
A very excited looking Monte Zuma 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: TWGC 18 (265lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1     
Date:   Sep 27, 2017

Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between George Pedro (ranked 101 p4p, 9 weight class) and Monte Zuma (ranked 261 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!




176 cm
33 yrs
205 lbs



190 cm
29 yrs
255 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; George Pedro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Monte Zuma!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and William Peck.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.

Pedro rushes Zuma and presses him up against the cage.

Pedro turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Pedro manages to end up in side control.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Pedro (4) vs (0) Zuma
Zuma is not content to let Pedro control the position.
Pedro looking to control but instead Zuma has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.

Zuma looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pedro content to control rather than advance.
Pedro is trying to control. Zuma wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Zuma is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pedro pulls his head out easily.

Zuma actively working from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pedro prevents Zuma from improving his position.
Pedro is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Zuma!
Score +3 for passing guard: Pedro (7) vs (0) Zuma
Zuma is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Pedro can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Zuma is looking to escape.
Pedro controlling the pace for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pedro trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pedro takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Pedro (10) vs (0) Zuma
A bit of a pause in the action here. Pedro controlling the positon.
Pedro struggling to keep hold of the position.
Zuma tries to escape but Pedro has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

Zuma preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Pedro.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Pedro's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Pedro keeps control of the position easily here as Zuma tries to buck him off.
Pedro tries to keep control of the position but Zuma is staying busy.
Pedro trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Zuma doesn't escape.
Zuma trying to control the hands but Pedro won't let him.
Pedro is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pedro controlling well, preventing Zuma from escaping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pedro trying to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pedro has good solid back control here.

Zuma showing good submission defense here.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Zuma is trying to break free.
Zuma looking very determined here, making life difficult for Pedro.
Zuma is in bad spot here.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Pedro controlling the positon.
Pedro has the hooks in. Zuma is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Pedro looking for the RNC.
Zuma looking very determined here, making life difficult for Pedro.
Zuma tries to roll but Pedro sticks to his back.

Pedro 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, Zuma has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Pedro has good solid back control here.
Zuma prevents Pedro from getting a body triangle.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pedro is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Zuma prevents Pedro from getting a body triangle.
Pedro really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Zuma.
You can see the frustration on Zuma's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Zuma looking very determined here, making life difficult for Pedro.
Zuma trying to control the hands but Pedro won't let him.
Pedro keeps control of the position easily here as Zuma tries to buck him off.
I really don't envy Zuma right now.
What can Zuma do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Zuma rolls, trying to escape but Pedro keeps control of the position.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pedro trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Zuma doesn't escape.
Pedro trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Pedro has good solid back control here.

Pedro 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, Zuma has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Zuma is trying to break free.
Pedro tries to keep control of the position but Zuma is staying busy.
Pedro is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.

Pedro is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Zuma knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Zuma for a finish.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Pedro keeps control of the position as Zuma tries to break free.
Pedro has good solid back control here.
Pedro tries to get the hooks in deep but Zuma pushed the leg off.
Zuma is in bad spot here.
Pedro slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.

Pedro is persistently looking for the submission but Zuma is defending it well.
Zuma can't escape the position.
Zuma is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Pedro is trying to stick to Zuma's back but Zuma is turning into Pedro. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Pedro's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Zuma.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pedro (10) vs (2) Zuma
Zuma trying to control but Pedro is working from the bottom.
Zuma is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Pedro is pulling down on Zuma's head. It's preventing any offense from Zuma, at least for the moment.
Zuma advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Pedro (10) vs (5) Zuma

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Pedro wants to control but Zuma postures up.

Zuma is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pedro knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Zuma laying and praying for a moment but Pedro takes advantage and regains half guard.
Zuma is thwarting Pedro's attempts to control the position.

Zuma is looking for a kimura but Pedro is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Zuma to get the leverage.
Pedro keeping control of the position.
Zuma wants to control but Pedro is keeping him busy.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Pedro is pressing down on Zuma's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Pedro looking for a sweep. Not yet Pedro, not yet.
Zuma stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pedro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pedro looking to control.
Zuma trying to control but Pedro is working from the bottom.
Pedro wants to sweep but no luck.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zuma tries to free his leg and advance position but Pedro is retaining full guard.
Pedro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zuma trying to control the position from guard on top but Pedro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pedro takes the fight on points by 10 to 5.

 

Event: TWGC 18 (265lbs, D1): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 2     
Date:   Sep 19, 2017

Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Monte Zuma (ranked 240 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michel Teló (ranked 1425 p4p, 204 weight class). Teló has chosen Michel Telo - Ai se eu te pego as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!




190 cm
29 yrs
255 lbs



196 cm
35 yrs
209 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Monte Zuma! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Michel Teló!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.

Zuma has Teló up against the cage in a clinch.

Zuma gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Zuma (2) vs (0) Teló
Zuma wants to free his trapped foot but Teló is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Zuma trying to control the action but Teló is working from the bottom.
Teló felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.

Zuma seems to be looking for submissions.
Zuma performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Teló is refusing to be controlled, as Zuma sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuma is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zuma wants to lay and pray for a moment but Teló keeps working.

Zuma is trying to work for a kimura but Teló is defending well.
Zuma trying to control from half guard but Teló is working away.

Zuma is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Teló defends it well.
Teló controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Zuma is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Teló is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Monte Zuma!
A victorious Monte Zuma thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: TWGC 18 (265lbs, D1): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1     
Date:   Sep 18, 2017

Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Monte Zuma (ranked 238 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raine Babe (ranked 6129 p4p, 0 weight class). Babe comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Rain Song by Led Zeppelin kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!




190 cm
29 yrs
255 lbs



192 cm
32 yrs
222 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Monte Zuma! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Raine Babe!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Babe doesn't manage to clinch there - Zuma circles away.
Zuma wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.

Zuma clinches up against the cage.
Babe fails to pull guard.
Zuma drops down looking for an ankle pick but Babe pulls his leg out and moves away.

Zuma closes the distance and pushes Babe back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babe fails to pull guard.
Babe gets underhooks to prevent Zuma's takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Babe is fighting off a takedown attempt but Zuma is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Babe to the mat. Babe regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Zuma (2) vs (0) Babe

Babe throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Babe throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Babe is trying to keep Zuma in close.
Zuma slips nicely into half guard.
Zuma passes to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Zuma (5) vs (0) Babe

Zuma goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Babe is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zuma (5) vs (2) Babe
Babe trying to control the position from guard on top but Zuma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Babe sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Zuma doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Babe paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Zuma - great work!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Monte Zuma!
After winning the bout, Monte Zuma thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Raine Babe spoke after the fight, saying 'You must defeat Sheng Long to stand a chance!'.

 

Event: Syn 542 - Apotheosis     
Date:   Sep 02, 2017
#R1#
Luatua misses the jab.
Zuma throws a quick counter head kick but Luatua was just out of range.
Zuma on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Luatua fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zuma has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Luatua thows a leg kick but Zuma checks it
and Zuma counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zuma thows a leg kick but Luatua checks it
and Luatua cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#
It looks like Monte Zuma has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luatua cracks Zuma with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Luatua pounces like a tiger and cracks Zuma with a vicious hook! Zuma is down but not out! Luatua follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Robbie Luatua!
Robbie Luatua is the new super heavyweight champion!
As Robbie Luatua got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0kYFpwRvZ1I'.

 

Event: Syn 540 - Vociferous     
Date:   Aug 18, 2017
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Zuma wants to clinch.
Zuma throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Puno was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuma looks to throw the jab but Puno is out of range.
Zuma scores with a sloppy right hand. Puno should have avoided that one. #CUT2#
It looks like Kajun Puno has been cut.#T1#
Puno walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Zuma with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Zuma pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Zuma lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Zuma fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Puno.#T2#
Zuma connects with a nice looking jab.
Zuma dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Puno. That did some damage!
Zuma throws an overhand right that lands on Puno's shoulder, as Puno tries to avoid the shot.
Zuma tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zuma throws a chopping leg kick but Puno manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T3#
Zuma misses with an uppercut. Puno saw that one coming.
Puno feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Puno on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Zuma tries to work over Puno's front leg with a kick but Puno checks it.
It looked like Puno was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kajun Puno is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zuma misses with an uppercut.
Puno throws a quick counter kick to the body but Zuma avoids it.
Puno takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T4#
Zuma moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zuma is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Puno.
Puno was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zuma lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Puno backs up against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zuma.
A quick step to the side and Puno tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Monte Zuma dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kajun Puno'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.
#R2#
Zuma throws a head kick but Puno moves out of range.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Puno might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Zuma looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Puno half committed to a counter leg kick.
Zuma throws an overhand right that lands on Puno's shoulder, as Puno tries to avoid the shot.
Zuma misses with a low kick.
Puno appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Zuma misses.
Puno throws a big counter combination but Zuma scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T1#
Zuma misses with a left hand
and Puno counters with a right hand to the body.
Zuma looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A quick step to the side and Puno tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zuma tries for a takedown but Puno sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Puno was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD2#
Zuma gets a takedown into half guard.
Puno keeping control of the position. #T2#
Puno is trying to control but can't.
Zuma wants to lay and pray for a moment but Puno keeps working.
Puno tries to roll over but Zuma keeps him under control.
Zuma tries to pass the half guard into mount. Puno knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Zuma keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Zuma is trying to work for a kimura but Puno is defending well.
Zuma prevents Puno from improving his position.#T3##SUB2#
Zuma is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Zuma wants to work for an arm triangle but Puno is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Zuma wants to pass the guard but Puno is defending well.
Puno tries to get to full guard but Zuma has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Zuma looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Zuma looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Puno is trying to maintain the position but Zuma is very close to passing his half guard.
Zuma takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Puno trying to control here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Zuma is looking to take a break and control but Puno is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zuma pushes Puno away with a front kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Monte Zuma showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kajun Puno's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Zuma thows a left - swing and a miss!
Puno swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zuma swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Puno swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zuma throws a push kick but Puno slaps the foot to one side.
Monte Zuma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zuma shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Puno defends it nicely.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuma throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Puno.
It looked like Puno wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Puno blocks a jab.
Zuma closes this distance looking for a takedown but Puno circles away.
And Puno counters with a quick kick to the body but Zuma blocks it.
Zuma goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Monte Zuma seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Zuma throws a jab but it's blocked by Puno.
Puno on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Zuma misses with an uppercut
and Puno counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Monte Zuma has been cut.
Zuma tries to land a body kick#KD#
and Puno counters with a nice right hand that sends Zuma toppling to the canvas! Zuma scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Puno finish him?!
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!
Zuma looks to throw the jab but Puno is out of range. #T3#
Nice uppercut there from Zuma.
Zuma misses with an uppercut
and Puno counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Puno uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zuma.
Puno stuffs the takedown attempt from Zuma. Zuma gets slowly back to his feet.
Kajun Puno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Monte Zuma.#T4#
Zuma misses with a series of wild punches.
Zuma misses with a lunging right hand
letting Puno counter with a right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zuma throws a looping overhand right but Puno ducks down to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Kajun Puno did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Zuma misses with a looping left.
A little feinted left hand from Puno on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zuma. That's going to slow Puno down.
Zuma's jab looks to have found its range, popping Puno under the eye.
Zuma throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puno steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zuma.
Puno swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Puno bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It appears Puno was looking to counter with a kick there.
Zuma looks to land a combination but Puno avoids it well.
Puno was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Zuma throws a lazy right hand but Puno sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Puno walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Zuma misses the jab.
Puno seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T2#
Zuma doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Puno counters with a nice uppercut.
Zuma throws a sloppy head kick
and Puno counters with a low kick, right behind Zuma 's knee.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Zuma tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Puno counters with a right hand from hell and Zuma is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kajun Puno!
Kajun Puno retains his heavyweight title!
Kajun Puno bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: Syn 538 - Exsanguinate     
Date:   Aug 05, 2017
#R1#
De Gaul looks to throw a body kick
and De Gaul takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#
It looks like Obelix De Gaul has been cut.
De Gaul misses with an attempted mid kick.
Zuma only half commits to the counter leg kick.
De Gaul misses with an attempted mid kick.
De Gaul misses with a body punch
and De Gaul takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zuma turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Zuma lands a nice looking body kick.
De Gaul throws a head kick that misses #CL2#
and Zuma moves into the clinch.
Zuma works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
De Gaul is breathing heavily.
Zuma misses with the head strike.
Zuma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Gaul's elbow.
Zuma prevents a body shot from De Gaul.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zuma.
Zuma has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by De Gaul after a bit of a struggle.
Zuma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zuma tries to throw a body punch but De Gaul avoids it by throwing Zuma back against the cage.
Zuma cracks De Gaul with a nice body shot.#T1#
Zuma lands a nice shot to the body.
De Gaul blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zuma lands a right hand.
Zuma pushes De Gaul back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD2#
Zuma has De Gaul pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Zuma pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending De Gaul tumbling to the mat - Zuma dives into De Gaul's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Zuma passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Zuma wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by De Gaul, who protects the arm well.
Zuma wants to lay and pray for a moment but De Gaul keeps working.
De Gaul's coaches at Hey Steves Fight Shack have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#T2#
Zuma takes a little break here. De Gaul wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
De Gaul struggling a bit here.
Zuma taking a breather here.
De Gaul tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Zuma wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Zuma wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by De Gaul, who protects the arm well.
Zuma trying to control the action but De Gaul is working from the bottom. #T3#
De Gaul is trying to escape the position but Zuma is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Zuma wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by De Gaul, who protects the arm well.
Zuma is looking to take a break and control but De Gaul is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
De Gaul wants to control but Zuma postures up.#SUB2#
Zuma is trying to get an arm triangle but De Gaul is defending well.
Zuma wants to lay and pray for a moment but De Gaul keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Zuma in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... De Gaul is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Monte Zuma!
Monte Zuma is the new super heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Monte Zuma thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: Syn 536 - Maleficium     
Date:   Jul 21, 2017
#R1#
Pandahammer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CUT#
It looks like Giorgi Pandahammer has been cut.
Pandahammer takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Pandahammer misses with a straight right.
It looked like Zuma wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A cross from Pandahammer lands.
Pandahammer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pandahammer with a hook.
Pandahammer checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Pandahammer clobbers Zuma with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Pandahammer tries to clinch but Zuma is having none of it.
Zuma avoids the body shot from Pandahammer.
Zuma thinks about countering with a head kick.
Pandahammer lands a jab to Zuma's midsection.
Zuma walks into a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pandahammer throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Pandahammer misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Zuma counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Zuma pushes Pandahammer up against the cage in a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pandahammer.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Pandahammer has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Zuma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zuma lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pandahammer lands with a right to the head.
Zuma drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pandahammer gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nice body punch from Zuma - that landed with a thud.
Zuma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pandahammer's elbow.
Zuma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zuma misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zuma blocks an uppercut.
Zuma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pandahammer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zuma lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pandahammer backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zuma. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zuma working aggressively here.
Zuma lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pandahammer backwards.
Zuma misses with the head strike.
Zuma cracks Pandahammer with a nice body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zuma.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zuma. #TD#
Zuma tightens his grip and picks Pandahammer up, before dumping him to the ground. Pandahammer manages to land in guard. #ES2#
Pandahammer uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Giorgi Pandahammer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zuma throws out a loose jab but Pandahammer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zuma slips under a jab from Pandahammer.
Pandahammer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zuma counters with a nice kick to the body.
Pandahammer looks winded!
Pandahammer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zuma.
A low kick from Pandahammer is predictable there
and Zuma counters with a nice low kick that buckles Pandahammer's knee momentarily.
Zuma loads up on a big right hand but Pandahammer slips the punch.#T3##KD#
Zuma steps into range and cracks Pandahammer with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Pandahammer flops backwards and Zuma dives into his guard looking to finish!
Pandahammer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Zuma controls the pace.
Zuma pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pandahammer is keeping the position for now.
Zuma trying to control but Pandahammer is working from the bottom.
Zuma works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Pandahammer is refusing to be controlled, as Zuma sits in half guard.
Pandahammer is looking to improve his position.
Pandahammer won't allow Zuma to pass to mount. #SUB#
Zuma looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T4#
Zuma wants to pass to mount but Pandahammer is defending the position.
Zuma seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pandahammer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pandahammer pushes Zuma off looking to stand but Zuma dives back in and keeps control. #SUB#
Zuma looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zuma wants to free his trapped foot but Pandahammer is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Monte Zuma dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Giorgi Pandahammer'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.
#R2#
Nice cross by Pandahammer.
Nice shot by Pandahammer.
Pandahammer scores with a leg kick.
Pandahammer jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Pandahammer connects with a good right hand that stumbles Zuma. Zuma circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pandahammer throws a body punch but Zuma moves out of range.
Zuma seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Zuma ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As Pandahammer backs away, Zuma returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pandahammer connects with a right hand. Zuma shakes it off.
Pandahammer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pandahammer only half commits to the counter leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Pandahammer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Zuma doesn't seem phased though.#T1#
Pandahammer scores with a jab.
Pandahammer throws out a powerful jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pandahammer.
Pandahammer stuffs the takedown attempt from Zuma. Zuma gets slowly back to his feet.
Pandahammer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zuma stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pandahammer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zuma on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Pandahammer walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Zuma checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #TD#
Zuma scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zuma wants to pass the guard but Pandahammer is defending well. #ES2#
Pandahammer has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Zuma is on him like a limpet, forcing Pandahammer back against the cage.
Zuma has a couple of punches blocked by Pandahammer.
Zuma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pandahammer pushes Zuma back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zuma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zuma misses with a punch on the inside.
Monte Zuma has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Zuma misses with the head strike.
Pandahammer misses with a punch on the inside.
Pandahammer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zuma.
Zuma lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pandahammer.
Pandahammer throws a head punch that misses.
Pandahammer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Zuma.
Pandahammer misses with some punches.
Pandahammer prevents a body shot from Zuma. #T3#
Pandahammer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pandahammer.
Pandahammer scores with a shoulder strike.
Pandahammer misses with a punch on the inside.
Zuma tries for a takedown but Pandahammer manages to get underhooks.
Zuma presses Pandahammer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Zuma blocks an uppercut.
Pandahammer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zuma tries a body shot but Pandahammer blocks it.
Pandahammer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pandahammer scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Zuma on the inside.
Zuma lands a body punch.
Pandahammer is breathing heavily.
A short body shot lands from Zuma as the two fighters clinch.
Zuma digs a right hand underneath Pandahammer's ribcage. Pandahammer let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Zuma can't find room to land a body shot as Pandahammer controls the action.
Zuma works on Pandahammer's body with a couple of short punches.
Zuma throws a punch but it's blocked by Pandahammer. #T4#
Zuma is trying to drag Pandahammer to the mat but Pandahammer just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Monte Zuma. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zuma scores with an uppercut up the middle.
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!
Zuma lands with a right to the head.
Zuma misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zuma lands a shot to the body.
Zuma lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zuma lands with a left to the head.
Zuma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good body shot from Zuma.
Zuma scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pandahammer takes a shot to the head.
Zuma tries to work over Pandahammer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zuma has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pandahammer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Zuma.
Pandahammer blocks a body shot from Zuma.
Zuma lands a body shot in the clinch.
Zuma lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Giorgi Pandahammer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Giorgi Pandahammer's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Zuma throws a shot from downtown. Pandahammer moves away and avoids it.
Zuma takes one to the chin there.
Pandahammer fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pandahammer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pandahammer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zuma.
Zuma is looking to counter punch.
Pandahammer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zuma moves away.
Zuma jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuma throws out a loose jab but Pandahammer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pandahammer was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Giorgi Pandahammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pandahammer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zuma throws the left hand but Pandahammer avoids the punch easily.
Pandahammer swings for the body but Zuma moves out of range. #T1#
Zuma with a nice cross.
Nice body kick from Pandahammer.#CL2#
Pandahammer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Zuma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pandahammer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zuma.
Zuma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zuma lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A body shot lands from Zuma.
Pandahammer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A right hand to the body from Pandahammer.
Zuma lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Zuma works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Zuma lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pandahammer.
Zuma scores with a shot to the side of Pandahammer's head. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zuma lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pandahammer or not.
Zuma throws a head punch that misses. #TD#
Pandahammer is fighting off a takedown attempt but Zuma is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Pandahammer to the mat. Pandahammer regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Zuma is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Zuma stands and throws Pandahammer's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Zuma looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Zuma is looking to take a break and control but Pandahammer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Zuma's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Zuma slows the pace down. #T3#
Zuma is looking to take a break and control but Pandahammer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Zuma is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pandahammer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Monte Zuma overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pandahammer is not content to let Zuma control the position. #SUB#
Zuma thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Pandahammer wants to get back to his feet.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pandahammer is not content to let Zuma control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zuma is really struggling to control Pandahammer but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Pandahammer is looking for a sweep.#ES2#
Pandahammer bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Zuma takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

And that's the end of the fight!
Monte Zuma showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Zuma 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Monte Zuma!

Our winner, Monte Zuma, 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: Gc156     
Date:   Jul 01, 2017
#R1##TD2#
Pulu scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Zuma is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Pulu's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Zuma is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Pulu is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Zuma defends it well. #SUB#
Pulu is trying to improve position by moving to mount. Zuma has hold of his neck though and manages to move into guard! All of a sudden, Pulu is in a lot of trouble! Zuma is straining to finish and he's done it! Pulu taps out! Amazing!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Monte Zuma!
Monte Zuma is the new super heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Monte Zuma thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: gc152.5     
Date:   Jun 03, 2017
#R1#
Zuma throws a sloppy head kick and Karelin moves out of range easily.
Zuma with a jab.
Karelin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Monte Zuma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karelin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Zuma gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Karelin to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Monte Zuma has been cut.
Karelin slips under a jab.#TD#
Zuma shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Karelin makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karelin takes one to the side of the head.
Zuma connects with a solid leg kick.
Zuma lands with a thumping leg kick.
Zuma fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Karelin.
Zuma lands a head shot.
Zuma throws a wild body kick that Karelin sees coming a mile off.#T1#
A big left from Zuma misses. #CL2#
Karelin clinches up with Zuma and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Karelin breaks the clinch.
Karelin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zuma.
Zuma throws a jab when Karelin was well out of range.
Karelin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zuma.
Zuma has been working on his boxing with his coaches at FORBIDDEN VIOLENCE WARRIORS in the buildup to the fight.
Aleksanteri Karelin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zuma fails with a takedown attempt.
Zuma scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Zuma tries a head kick but it misses.
Zuma throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Karelin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zuma can pounce on him. #CL2#
Karelin has closed the distance and engaged Zuma in a clinch.
Zuma lands a right hand. #TD#
Zuma lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zuma is taking a breather. Karelin says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Karelin is looking to escape.
Zuma seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Karelin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Zuma trying to mount his opponent but Karelin defends it. #SUB#
Zuma is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Zuma stops Karelin from getting back to his feet.
Zuma wants to take a breather but Karelin is having none of it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Zuma seems to be working for a kimura but Karelin defends the submission attempt.
Zuma wants to lay and pray for a moment but Karelin keeps working. #T3#
Karelin is trying to stand back up but Zuma is controlling him #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Karelin misses with a looping left.
Karelin just misses with a punch to the body.
Karelin loads up on a big right hand but Zuma slips the punch.
Zuma misses with a hook. Karelin ducked under it nicely.
Karelin walks into a jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Karelin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Zuma throws a head kick that half lands.
Karelin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zuma.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Monte Zuma. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zuma lands a glancing blow to the side of Karelin's head.#T4#
Zuma throws a leg kick but Karelin moved away.
A big right from Karelin misses.
Zuma tries a head kick but it misses.
Karelin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Karelin throws a good cross that connects.
Zuma throws the left hand but Karelin avoids the punch easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zuma tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zuma connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Karelin momentarily.
Zuma has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Zuma there as he acknowledges the shot.
Zuma lands with a straight right. Karelin didn't see that one coming.
Zuma tries a head kick but it misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Zuma.
Karelin misses with a series of wild punches.
Zuma throws a poor cross that misses
and Karelin counters with a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Monte Zuma dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Monte Zuma's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Karelin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Karelin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Zuma keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Karelin.
Zuma connects with a right hand. Karelin shakes it off.
Karelin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zuma moves away.
Zuma is looking to counter the offense by Karelin and move into the clinch.
Karelin avoids the head kick by Zuma.
Karelin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Zuma throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Karelin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Zuma thinking.
Karelin looks to score with a jab to the body but Zuma is just out of range.
Zuma throws a poor cross that misses
and Karelin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That kick from Zuma tenderised Karelin's leg. Karelin is trying to keep his angry face on.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nice straight punches there by Karelin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Karelin.
Karelin defending well as Zuma loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karelin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zuma manages to avoid it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zuma.
Zuma misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Zuma. #T1#
Zuma throws a nice outside leg kick.
Karelin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zuma misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zuma throws a hook to the side of Karelin's head but Karelin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zuma misses with a low kick.
Zuma misses with a head kick.
Karelin is looking for the big counter here.
Zuma is looking to land body kicks.
Karelin swings for the body but Zuma moves out of range.
Zuma fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zuma throws a jab when Karelin was well out of range.
Karelin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zuma manages to avoid it.
Zuma misses with a looping left.
Zuma throws a nice inside leg kick.
Zuma has his takedown stuffed
and Zuma takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Karelin looks to score with a jab to the body but Zuma is just out of range.#T2#
Zuma looks to land a right hand but Karelin moved out of range.
Zuma moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zuma tries to move into range but Karelin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL#
Zuma rushes Karelin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karelin blocks an uppercut. #TD#
Zuma lands a nice trip takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Karelin has one foot on Zuma's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Karelin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zuma throws a quick inside leg kick.
Karelin throws a body shot but no joy.
Zuma throws a head kick but Karelin moves out of range. #CL#
Zuma has closed the distance and engaged Karelin in a clinch.
Zuma is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Karelin can do to turn this around?
Karelin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zuma.
Karelin trying to control the position but instead, Zuma has worked for underhooks and has pushed Karelin into the cage.
Zuma lands a body shot in the clinch. #T3#
Zuma working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zuma lands a left hand that snaps the head of Karelin backwards.
Karelin controlling the action here for a moment.
Zuma lands with a light punch inside.
Zuma keeps control of Karelin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Karelin wants to stall.
Zuma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Karelin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Karelin misses with a wild body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zuma looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zuma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karelin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Monte Zuma is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
Karelin scores with a shot to the body.
Karelin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karelin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Karelin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zuma scores with a decent looking hook.
Karelin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Zuma misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zuma misses with a head kick.
A little jabbing left from Karelin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Karelin throws a body shot but no joy.
Zuma ducks under a wild hook from Karelin.
Karelin walks into a straight right hand from Zuma.
Karelin misses with a body shot.
Zuma scores with a leg kick.
Karelin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Karelin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Monte Zuma will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Monte Zuma's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Karelin takes one to the chin there.
Zuma misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zuma darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Zuma connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Karelin's hands.
Zuma throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Karelin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Karelin. Those never looked like landing.
Zuma tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Karelin manages to circle out of the way.
Zuma tries for a takedown but Karelin circles away easily
and Karelin counters with a straight right hand.
Karelin misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Zuma counters with a straight right hand.
Zuma lands with a straight right. Karelin didn't see that one coming.
Zuma throws a sloppy head kick and Karelin moves out of range easily.
Zuma connects with an inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karelin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zuma.
Zuma pushes Karelin away with a front kick.#T1#
Karelin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Karelin misses the shot to the body.
Zuma thows a leg kick but Karelin checks it
and Karelin counters with a nice uppercut.
Karelin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Zuma.
Zuma connects with a leg kick. Karelin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Zuma connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Zuma fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Karelin checks it well.
Zuma throws a sloppy head kick and Karelin moves out of range easily.
Zuma misses with a hook
and Karelin counters with a nice uppercut.
Zuma lands an overhand right.
Zuma fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Karelin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Karelin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Karelin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zuma.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Karelin.
Karelin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Monte Zuma is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
A lazy left from Zuma finds it's target.
Zuma lands with an overhand left.
Zuma catches Karelin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Zuma misses with an uppercut.
Zuma ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An inside leg kick lands from Zuma.
Nice uppercut there from Zuma.
Karelin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zuma.
Zuma feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Zuma is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Karelin throws out a counter right but Zuma avoids it with no problem.
Zuma tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Karelin misses with a wild body shot.
Zuma looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Zuma dips to his left and cracks Karelin with an uppercut!
Zuma tries to score a power double leg takedown but Karelin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zuma somewhat.#T3#
Zuma tries to close the distance and clinch up but Karelin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A little jabbing left from Karelin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zuma throws a wild body kick that Karelin sees coming a mile off.
The fighters circling - Zuma throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zuma throws a jab when Karelin was well out of range.
Zuma tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Karelin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Aleksanteri Karelin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zuma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karelin is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Zuma rather than just go for the knockout.
Karelin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Karelin crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Zuma - the referee stops the clock and Karelin gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Zuma. Karelin manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Zuma misses with an uppercut. #KD2#
Zuma ducks straight into an uppercut from Karelin and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Zuma manages to regain guard straight away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karelin with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4#
Zuma is trying to control the position but Karelin postures up.
Zuma is adopting a defensive guard.
Karelin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zuma pulls Karelin in to control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Monte Zuma showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Zuma, 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Monte Zuma!

An out of breath Monte Zuma thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: USFC 154     
Date:   May 06, 2017
#R1#
Zuma throws a nice outside leg kick.
Zuma smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Zuma drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT#
It looks like Monte Zuma has been cut.
Hika lands a brutal head kick. Zuma looks out on his feet and Hika throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Hongi Hika!
Hongi Hika retains his heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Hongi Hika thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: USFC 148     
Date:   Apr 07, 2017
#R1#
Ljashko blocks a head kick by Zuma.
Ljashko misses with a straight left.
Zuma connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ljashko doesn't manage to clinch there - Zuma circles away.
It seemed like Zuma was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ljashko misses with a looping left.
Ljashko tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zuma manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zuma looks to land a left hand but Ljashko moved out of range nicely.
Zuma tries a head kick but it misses.
Ljashko throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ljashko takes one on the chin but seems OK. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Zuma.
Zuma trying to control the position but Ljashko is working away. #SUB2#
Zuma tries for a kimura but Ljashko is defending well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ljashko wants to control but Zuma postures up.
Ljashko is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Zuma asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB2#
Zuma looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T1#
Ljashko tries to improve position but can't.
Ljashko is pushing Zuma's head away, looking to escape. Zuma manages to hold on to the position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ljashko trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Ljashko is looking for a sweep.
Ljashko is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Zuma is controlling him well.
Zuma is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Ljashko will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#SUB2#
Zuma looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ljashko manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Zuma tries to pass to full mount but Ljashko defends it.
Ljashko is looking to escape.#T2##ES#
Ljashko makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Zuma lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Zuma throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zuma throws a hook but Ljashko avoids it easily.
Ljashko misses with a double jab.
Zuma throws a leg kick that misses.
Ljashko tries to clinch there but Zuma circles away.
Zuma throws the kick towards the body but Ljashko avoids it.
Ljashko was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zuma throws a combination. Ljashko tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Zuma has closed the distance and engaged Ljashko in a clinch.
Zuma softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zuma stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ljashko is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ljashko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
I was talking to Ljashko's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ljashko leaning against his opponent.
Zuma has Ljashko pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ljashko manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Zuma's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ljashko manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Zuma goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
Zuma lands a hook that snaps the head of Ljashko backwards. #BC#
Ljashko manages to break the clinch.
Ljashko is looking to clinch.
Ljashko misses with a looping left.
Zuma tries a low kick but Ljashko avoids it.
A combination from Zuma does no damage.
Ljashko fails to land with a series of punches.
Despite the aggression on Zuma's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ljashko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ljashko moves forwards but Zuma connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Zuma moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Zuma has Ljashko up against the cage in a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zuma.
Ljashko lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ljashko is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A short right from Ljashko on the inside.
Ljashko landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Zuma looks winded!#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ljashko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Zuma fails to land.
Ljashko lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Ljashko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ljashko throws a hook but Zuma avoids it easily.#CL#
Zuma tries to keep at a distance but Ljashko has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ljashko can't find room to land a body shot as Zuma controls the action.
Nice body punch from Zuma.
Ljashko lands a left hand. #BC#
Ljashko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zuma misses with a hook.
Zuma tries a head kick but it misses.
Ljashko tries to move into range but Zuma moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Monte Zuma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ljashko wants to clinch up but Zuma keeps it at a distance.
Zuma throws a leg kick but Ljashko moved away.
Zuma looks to land a left hand but Ljashko moved out of range nicely.
Ljashko moves away from the strike by Zuma.
Zuma connects with the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Monte Zuma dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Zuma misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ljashko tries to clinch up but Zuma circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Ljashko has managed to clinch.
Zuma struggles to land a body shot inside as Ljashko controls his hands.
Zuma throws a head punch that misses.
Ljashko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zuma avoids it.
Ljashko has a couple of punches blocked by Zuma.
Zuma digs a right hand into Ljashko's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ljashko's gas tank.
Zuma has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zuma lands a body punch.
Ljashko working hard to break the clinch.
Zuma presses Ljashko against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Zuma lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Zuma tries to throw a body punch but Ljashko avoids it by throwing Zuma back against the cage.
Ljashko blocks a body shot from Zuma.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ljashko trying to control the position but instead, Zuma has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ljashko into the cage.
Ljashko wants to get back to striking at distance but Zuma won't allow it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zuma tries for a takedown but Ljashko manages to get underhooks.
Zuma throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ljashkos head.
Zuma lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T1#
A left hand lands to the body for Zuma.
Nice body punch from Zuma - that landed with a thud.
Zuma lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ljashko backwards.
Zuma misses with a body punch.
Zuma lands a shoulder strike.
Zuma misses with a body punch.
Zuma lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ljashko backwards.
Zuma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zuma lands a body punch.
Zuma lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ljashko backwards.
Ljashko with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Zuma lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zuma lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zuma throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ljashkos head.
Zuma working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC2#
Ljashko is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A body shot lands from Zuma.
Oh Ljashko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A left hand lands to the body for Zuma.
Zuma works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Zuma works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ljashko takes a shot to the head.
Zuma throws a big uppercut that drops Ljashko! More strikes from Zuma and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Ljashko lies dazed against the cage as Zuma celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Monte Zuma!
Monte Zuma decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: USFC 143     
Date:   Mar 11, 2017
#R1#
Zuma takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CUT#
It looks like Monte Zuma has been cut.#TD#
Pulu manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Zuma on his heels. He'll look to pass Zuma's guard now, I'm sure.
Pulu trying to control but Zuma is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Pulu drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Zuma manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Pulu has Zuma in his guard.#REVB#
Zuma tries to free his leg and advance position but Pulu is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulu wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zuma wants to pass the guard but Pulu is keeping the position.
Pulu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zuma is one step ahead there.
Zuma tries to free his leg and advance position but Pulu is retaining full guard. #T1##SUB#
Pulu working for a triangle but Zuma defends it easily.
Zuma trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Pulu is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Zuma has gone for a leg lock! Pulu slips out almost immediately though and dives into Zuma's guard.#REVR#
Pulu trying to control the position from guard on top but Zuma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pulu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pulu sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Zuma's guard.
Zuma won't allow Pulu to pass to mount. #T2##SUB#
Pulu seems to be working for a kimura but Zuma defends the submission attempt.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pulu in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Pulu looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Zuma is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pulu pulls his head out easily. #T3##SUB#
Zuma is defending against the submission attempts here by Pulu.
Pulu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zuma keeps working. #SUB#
Pulu seems to be working for a kimura but Zuma defends the submission attempt.
Zuma wants to improve his position but Pulu is controlling well.
Pulu frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Pulu is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Zuma is surviving well by controlling Pulu's body position as best he can.
Zuma working to try and regain half guard.
Pulu content just to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Pulu is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Zuma is surviving well by controlling Pulu's body position as best he can. #SUB#
Pulu is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Zuma has managed to escape the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maki Pulu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Monte Zuma's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Pulu jabs at Zuma's body.
Jab from Pulu.
Pulu misses with a hook.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zuma! But no joy.
Pulu misses with a body punch
and Zuma finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Pulu misses with a looping right.
Zuma now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Pulu swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Zuma counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Maki Pulu has been cut.
Pulu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zuma follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy left from Pulu finds it's target.
Pulu cracks Zuma with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Zuma ducks right into an uppercut from Pulu.
Nice sprawl there from Zuma as Pulu shoots in.
Pulu sets himself, and Zuma steps forward looking for the clinch! Pulu avoids it this time.#T1#
Pulu scores with a hook to the body. Zuma takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Zuma looks for a takedown but Pulu sprawls well.
A quick step to the side and Pulu tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zuma stuffs the takedown attempt from Pulu. Pulu gets slowly back to his feet.
Zuma is trying to counter with his kicks.
Pulu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zuma cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maki Pulu is winning the standup battle so far.
Pulu throws a head kick that misses.
Zuma looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pulu scores with a spinning back kick!
Pulu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zuma can do to turn this around?
Pulu throws a body punch but Zuma moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Zuma on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pulu misses with a body kick.
Pulu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T2##TD#
Pulu 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.#SUB2#
Zuma is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pulu is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pulu is looking to advance position but Zuma has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Zuma fails to move to back control.
Zuma trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pulu can't escape the position.
Pulu is working hard here to advance position.
Pulu regains half guard.
Zuma wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pulu keeps working. #T3#
Pulu is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Zuma is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pulu has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pulu is looking for a sweep. Zuma is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pulu slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Zuma pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pulu is keeping the position for now.
Zuma won't allow Pulu to sweep him here.
Zuma must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pulu bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zuma's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Zuma has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pulu can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Pulu has gone for a leg lock! Zuma slips out almost immediately though and dives into Pulu's guard.#REVB##T4##SUB#
Zuma avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Maki Pulu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zuma stands and throws Pulu's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Pulu tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Zuma wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Pulu manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Zuma trying to mount his opponent but Pulu defends it.
Zuma passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Pulu!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Pulu manages to regain half guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maki Pulu dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Zuma connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Maki Pulu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pulu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zuma looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zuma jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Zuma moves out of range as Pulu strikes.
Pulu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zuma. That did some damage!
Zuma takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Pulu works Zuma's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Zuma shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Pulu keeping full guard, as Zuma tries to pass. #SUB#
Pulu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zuma can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pulu looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1##SUB#
Pulu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pulu keeping moving, preventing Zuma from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Zuma drops back looking for a leg! Pulu is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pulu manages to kick Zuma off! Zuma jumps back into Pulu's guard.
Pulu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pulu keeping moving, preventing Zuma from controlling successfully.
Pulu looking for a sweep. Not yet Pulu, not yet.
Zuma forces his way into half guard.
Pulu manages to get to full guard. #SUB#
Pulu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T2#
Zuma passes into half guard. #SUB#
Pulu actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Zuma is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pulu is just riding it out for now. Zuma eventually gives up the hold.
Pulu is looking to improve his position.
Pulu makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pulu.#T3#
Zuma trying to control the position from guard on top but Pulu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zuma slips nicely into half guard.
Zuma is trying to control the action in half guard but Pulu is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Zuma is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Zuma wants to pass the guard but Pulu is defending well.
Zuma prevents Pulu from improving his position.
Monte Zuma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pulu works his way to full guard. Good work.
Zuma passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Zuma is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pulu is just riding it out for now. Zuma eventually gives up the hold.
Pulu is pressing down on Zuma's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zuma keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pulu's head.#SUB#
Pulu looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Zuma passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Pulu is defending against the submission attempts here by Zuma.

And that's the end of the fight!
Monte Zuma comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pulu 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maki Pulu!

Maki Pulu decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: USFC 138     
Date:   Feb 17, 2017
#R1#
Zuma's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Force connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Zuma scrambles back to his feet.#CUT#
It looks like Monte Zuma has been cut.
Force tries to bum rush Zuma with a series of wild strikes but Zuma uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Force scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Force throws a nice inside leg kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Force.
Force lands a head shot.#ROC#
Zuma is rocked!
Zuma ducks under a wild hook from Force.
Zuma follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Force throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
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!
Force is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zuma.
Force throws a lazy uppercut
and Zuma counters with a nice body shot.
Force lands an overhand right.
Force fails with a takedown attempt. #T1#
Zuma takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Force keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Zuma blocks a jab.
A little jabbing left from Zuma on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Force misses the target.
And Zuma tries to counter it with a takedown but Force pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Force scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zuma doesn't seem bothered though.
Force lands a nice shot that snaps Zuma's head back.
Force's corner calls for a 1-2. Force obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Force looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Force throws a jab but it's blocked by Zuma.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zuma. #T2#
Force tests Zuma's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zuma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zuma looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Force moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Force throws a nice looking combination but Zuma bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zuma looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Force throws a body shot but no joy.
Zuma flicks out a counter leg kick but Force steps away.
Zuma ducks under a wild hook from Force.
Sloppy strikes from Force. Those never looked like landing.
Force connects with a body shot that sends Zuma's belly button to the back.#T3#
Zuma on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Force misses with an uppercut
letting Zuma counter with a right hand.
Force throws a poor cross that misses
and Zuma counters with a stiff right hand. #TD2#
Zuma feints and as Force raises his hands in defense, Zuma changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Zuma wants to pass the guard but Force is keeping the position.
Zuma trying to control but Force is working from the bottom.
Zuma passes Force's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T4##SUB2#
Zuma is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Force doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Zuma. #SUB2#
Zuma looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Zuma wants to pass to mount but Force is defending the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Force dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Monte Zuma's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Zuma moves out of range as Force strikes.
Force moves out of range of the body kick from Zuma.
It looked like Force wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Zuma.
Nick Force seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Force wants to slow Zuma down by chopping away at his legs.
Force lands a glancing blow to the side of Zuma's head.
Force connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Force throws a combination that misses
and Force takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Good shot there by Force.
Force is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zuma can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Force is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zuma.
Zuma feints a counter leg kick.
Zuma stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Force.
Force's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Force duly obliges. #T1#
Zuma cracks Force with an open hand slap.
Force tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zuma was well out of range. Poor timing from Force.
Zuma throws a counter combo.
Force misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nick Force is winning the standup battle so far.
Zuma throws a head kick but Force moves out of range.
Zuma blocks a jab.
It seemed like Zuma was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Force connects with a crisp jab.
Zuma tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Force defends well and Zuma ends up having to push Force into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Force has knocked Zuma down with a huge combo! Force steps away and waves a wobbly Zuma back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Zuma is still on wobbly legs! Can Force finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zuma looks to land a left hand but Force moved out of range nicely.
Force is looking to counter punch.
Zuma seems to have recovered his senses.
Force takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T2#
Zuma avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It seemed like Zuma was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Force checks the leg kick nicely there.
Force misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Zuma holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Zuma prevents a body shot from Force.
Zuma gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Force.
Zuma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Force working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Force is looking to control Zuma's arms but Zuma gets an underhook and turns him. Now Force has his back to the cage.
Zuma wants a takedown.
The referee calls for Force to work.
Zuma has a couple of punches blocked by Force.
Zuma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Force blocks an uppercut.
Zuma tries a body shot but Force blocks it. #T3#
Zuma struggles to land a body shot inside as Force controls his hands.
Force blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zuma has a couple of punches blocked by Force.
Zuma throws a head punch that misses.
Zuma digs a right hand into Force's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Force's gas tank.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zuma.
Zuma throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Force misses with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Force misses with a hook to the ribs.
Force is struggling to control the position.
Zuma lands with a short shot to the head.
Zuma can't find room to land a body shot as Force controls the action.
Force is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Zuma lands a hook that snaps the head of Force backwards.
Zuma misses with a punch to the body.
Force tries to throw a body punch but Zuma avoids it by throwing Force back against the cage.
Zuma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zuma tries to throw a body punch but Force avoids it by throwing Zuma back against the cage. #T4#
Force is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Zuma is keeping busy.
Force swings wildly with an uppercut but Zuma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Force swings wildly with an uppercut but Zuma uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zuma. #TD2#
Zuma has clasped his hands together around Force's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Zuma is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Force has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Zuma tries for a kimura but Force is defending well.
Force is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Zuma asserts his dominance and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Nick Force will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Monte Zuma's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Force lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice shot lands for Force.
Force misses with a takedown
and Zuma finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
A big right from Force misses.
Zuma tries a quick counter leg kick but Force is wise to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Force lands with a right hand.
Force lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Force throws an off balance right hand
and Zuma counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
A big right from Force misses.
It seemed like Zuma was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zuma throws out a leg kick but Force moves out of range and Zuma only half commits.
Force looks to land a right hand but Zuma moved out of range.
Force misses the shot to the body.
Force swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zuma only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Force.
Force misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Force jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zuma unleashes a big counter combination but Force bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Force swings away with a body shot that misses
and Zuma counters with a nice uppercut.
Force throws a poor cross that misses
and Zuma counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Force tests Zuma's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Force misses with a hook. Zuma ducked under it nicely.
Zuma uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Force.
Zuma keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Force.
Zuma unleashes a big counter combination but Force bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Force throws a shot from downtown. Zuma moves away and avoids it.
Force scores with a decent looking hook.
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!
Force misses with a low kick as Zuma jumps back.
Zuma is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Zuma keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Force throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zuma counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Zuma takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T3#
Zuma throws the left hand but Force avoids the punch easily.
A little feinted left hand from Force on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Force throws a lazy uppercut
and Zuma counters with a thumping low kick.
Zuma has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Force throws the left hand but Zuma avoids the punch easily.
Zuma looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice defenses there by Zuma.
Zuma on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Force with a jab.
Zuma bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD#
Force scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB2#
Zuma looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Monte Zuma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Force works his way into full mount! #T4#
Force looking to finish Zuma with some ground and pound. This is bad for Zuma!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zuma is working to get back to half guard.
Zuma taking shots to the head.
Zuma really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Force showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Force, 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Force!

After winning the bout, Nick Force thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: USFC 131     
Date:   Jan 07, 2017
#R1#
Amore takes a swing at Zuma's ribcage but misses.
Zuma misses with a body shot.
Zuma pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Amore throws out a counter right but Zuma avoids it with no problem.
Zuma tries to clinch but Amore is having none of it.
Amore lands a glancing blow to the side of Zuma's head.
Amore throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Amore feints and then cracks Zuma's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zuma down.
Amore paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CL#
Zuma closes the distance and clinches.
Zuma lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zuma lands a shot to the body.
Amore softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Amore throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zumas head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Amore misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Amore blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zuma swings wildly with an uppercut but Amore uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Amore.
Amore lands a hook that snaps the head of Zuma backwards.
Amore effectively controlling the action here.
Amore throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zumas head. #T1#
Amore is stalling here.
Zuma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Amore lands a right hand.
Zuma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zuma scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Zuma.
Zuma blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Zuma fails to land.
Zuma lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zuma working aggressively here.
Amore blocks a body shot from Zuma.
A body shot lands from Amore.
Amore can't find room to land a body shot as Zuma controls the action.
Amore lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zuma backwards.
Amore lands a right hand.
Zuma working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Amore tries a body shot but Zuma blocks it.
Zuma tries to throw a body punch but Amore avoids it by throwing Zuma back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Amore scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Amore struggles to land a body shot inside as Zuma controls his hands.
Good body shot from Zuma.
Amore blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Zuma.
Zuma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Amore misses with a punch to the body.
Zuma tries a body shot but Amore blocks it.
Amore softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Amore throws a punch but it's blocked by Zuma.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zuma.
Zuma throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Amore looks winded!
Zuma works on Amore's body with a couple of short punches.
Zuma lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Amore backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zuma.
Zuma scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zuma scores with a shoulder strike.
Zuma can't find room to land a body shot as Amore controls the action.
Zuma tries to throw a body punch but Amore avoids it by throwing Zuma back against the cage.
Zuma tries to throw a body punch but Amore avoids it by throwing Zuma back against the cage.
Zuma is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Amore pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Good body shot from Zuma. #T3#
A body shot lands from Zuma.
Zuma lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zuma lands a left hand.
A hook to the body from Zuma.
A short right from Zuma. #ROC#
Amore is rocked!
Zuma digs a right hand into Amore's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Amore's gas tank.
Zuma lands with a right to the head.
Amore is still on wobbly legs! Can Zuma finish him?
Zuma dips a shoulder and cracks Amore with a mighty uppercut! Amore falls back against the cage and Zuma unloads with a barrage of strikes! Amore is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Zuma screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Monte Zuma!
Monte Zuma decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Dec 18, 2016
#R1#
A head kick misses from Hong.
Hong thows a body kick. Zuma tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Hong looks to land a body kick but Zuma moved away.
Zuma with the counter takedown but Hong avoids it easily.
Zuma takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hong has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Total Impact MMA/KT in the buildup to the fight.
Zuma has a takedown stuffed.
A big left from Hong misses.
Hong scores with a kick to the midsection.#CL2#
Zuma gets a clinch.
Hong tries to land a knee to the head but Zuma blocks with his arms.
Hong working aggressively here.
Hong tries a body shot but Zuma blocks it.
Zuma presses Hong against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hong misses with a knee to the head.
Zuma lands a nice uppercut.
Zuma tries to work over Hong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zuma working aggressively here.
Good body shot from Zuma.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hong tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Zuma misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Zuma has Hong pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Zuma pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Hong tumbling to the mat - Zuma dives into Hong's guard.
Zuma looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Zuma slips nicely into half guard.
Zuma not doing much here. #SUB2#
Zuma is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hong sees it coming and defends easily.
Hong tries to roll over but Zuma keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Zuma is trying for a kimura here. Hong looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Zuma wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Monte Zuma!
Monte Zuma decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: Battle of The Scrubs     
Date:   Apr 14, 2016
#R1##CL2#
Zuma rushes Brophy and presses him up against the cage.
Brophy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zuma's elbow.
Brophy throws a head punch that misses.
Zuma lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Brophy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zuma wants a takedown.
Zuma tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Brophy smiles and moves away.
Nice body punch from Zuma.
Zuma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brophy.
Zuma looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zuma throws a body punch but Brophy moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Brophy tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Zuma misses.
A quick step to the side and Brophy tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zuma waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brophy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuma is trying hard to land a takedown here. Brophy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bob Brophy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Monte Zuma.
Brophy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Brophy wants it to stay on the feet.
Brophy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zuma.
Zuma is looking to clinch.
Zuma avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brophy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1##TD2#
Zuma dives in and scores a takedown into Brophy's guard.#SUB#
Brophy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Zuma wants to pass the guard but Brophy is keeping the position.
Brophy looking to control.
Brophy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Zuma is looking for a triangle but Brophy pushes his legs off easily.
Zuma pulls Brophy in close to prevent any damage.
Zuma tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2##SUB2#
Zuma is looking for a triangle but Brophy pushes his legs off easily.
Brophy trying to control but Zuma is working from the bottom.
Zuma is trying to control the position but Brophy postures up. #SUB2#
Zuma is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Zuma has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brophy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Brophy is looking to stand up but Zuma won't let him. #T3##SUB2#
Zuma is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Brophy defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zuma keeping moving, preventing Brophy from controlling successfully.
Brophy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zuma swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zuma can't keep his opponent in guard - Brophy advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Zuma moves into full guard.
Zuma is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Brophy 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. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Brophy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zuma swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Zuma has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Brophy doesn't defend quickly enough and Zuma has managed to lock this one up! Can Brophy escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Zuma on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Monte Zuma!
A relieved looking Monte Zuma thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 

 
 
 
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