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Event:
Carnage 24
Date: Jan 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Zinith looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pritchard tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Zinith looks for a takedown but Pritchard sprawls well.
Pritchard is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Pritchard lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#TD#
Zinith drives through with a takedown into Pritchard's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
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.#SUB2#
Pritchard looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Zinith wants to control from the top but Pritchard keeps moving.
Zinith's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Zinith really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pritchard working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Pritchard throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Zinith escapes and throws Pritchard's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Pritchard is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Pritchard wants to control but Zinith postures up.
Pritchard seems a little lost for a moment, as Zinith dominates the positioning.
Pritchard sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Zinith has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB#
Zinith looking to secure an arm triangle but Pritchard defends it well.
Zinith pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Pritchard is trying desperately to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pritchard is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Zinith can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pritchard is looking to escape. #T2#
Pritchard gets back to half guard.
Zinith wants to pass to mount but Pritchard is defending the position. #SUB2#
Pritchard looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Zinith is trying to work for a kimura but Pritchard is defending well.
#SUB2#
Pritchard looking for submissions off his back.
Zinith is controlling the pace.
#T3#
Zinith seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Pritchard for as long as he can get away with.#SUB2#
Pritchard looking for submissions off his back.
Zinith uses his free foot to push down on Pritchard's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Pritchard.
Zinith controlling the position easily from mount.
Pritchard is working to get back to half guard.
Zinith knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pritchard on the ground.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pritchard tries to hold on but Zinith postures up.
Zinith can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pritchard is looking to escape.
Pritchard keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Zinith fails to advance to Pritchard's back.
Zinith avoids the attempt from Pritchard to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pritchard manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Pritchard looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Axel Zinith dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Zinith has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Pritchard throws a nice looking combination but Zinith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice straight punches there by Pritchard. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pritchard.
Pritchard stuffs the takedown.
Axel Zinith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zinith misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A punch combination from Pritchard misses.
Zinith shoots in and drives through. Pritchard sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Axel Zinith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zinith fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pritchard avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Zinith dives in and scores a takedown into Pritchard's guard.
Pritchard has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pritchard is trying to control the position but Zinith postures up. #T1#
Zinith preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Pritchard has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Zinith should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Pritchard has tightened it up now! Zinith should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Matty The Viper Pritchard!
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Event:
Carnage 22 New Year!
Date: Jan 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Huntter lands a jab to Zinith's midsection.
Huntter stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Huntter wants it to stay on the feet.
Zinith shoots in looking for a takedown but Huntter manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Zinith's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Zinith is trying hard to land a takedown here. Huntter sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pate Huntter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Axel Zinith.
Huntter looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Axel Zinith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Huntter gets caught napping as Zinith dives in and scores a takedown. Huntter manages to retain guard.
Zinith wants to pass the guard but Huntter is keeping the position.
Huntter controls Zinith momentarily but Zinith frees himself.
Zinith trying to control but Huntter is working from the bottom.
Huntter keeping full guard, as Zinith tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zinith controlling from the top position. #T1#
Huntter is trying to keep Zinith in close.
Zinith trying to control the position from guard on top but Huntter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zinith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zinith keeps trying to improve his position.
Zinith's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Zinith tries for a takedown but Huntter circles away easily
and Huntter counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheers as Huntter lands an impressive looking overhand right. Zinith doesn't seem phased though.
Zinith tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Huntter defends well and Zinith ends up having to push Huntter into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Huntter ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T2#
Huntter connects with a looping right hand.
Huntter works Zinith's body with a nice hook.
Huntter jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Huntter keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Zinith looks for a takedown but Huntter sprawls well.
Zinith dives in and grabs Huntter's left leg, looking for a takedown. Huntter pushes down on Zinith's head and hops out.
Huntter lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zinith with a lazy takedown attempt
and Huntter counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice body punch from Huntter.
Huntter lands a jab.
Huntter throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zinith stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Zinith is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Huntter scores with a jab.
Huntter lands a jab to Zinith's midsection.
No luck for Zinith with that takedown attempt. #T3#
Huntter lunges at Zinith with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zinith's hand.
Huntter throws out a powerful jab.
Zinith shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Huntter as he avoids it easily.
Huntter is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Huntter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zinith was well out of range. Poor timing from Huntter.
Zinith fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Zinith shoots in and drives through. Huntter sprawls well.
Zinith darts in looking for a takedown but Huntter gets double underhooks and turns Zinith into the cage. #TD2#
Zinith changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Huntter looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Zinith trying to control the position but Huntter is working away.
Huntter is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Rain's that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Zinith is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Huntter has escaped the position, nice work there.
Huntter might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Huntter wants to control but Zinith postures up.#T4##SUB2#
Zinith working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Zinith is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Huntter has escaped the position, nice work there.
Huntter struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zinith trying to control the action but Huntter is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pate Huntter dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Zinith shoots for a double leg takedown but Huntter sprawls well. He's pushed Zinith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2#
Huntter gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Zinith to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Zinith prevents Huntter from getting back to his feet.
Huntter trying to control the position.
Huntter can't keep his opponent in guard - Zinith advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Huntter is trying to stand back up but Zinith is controlling him
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huntter wants to get back to full guard.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Huntter here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Huntter is looking to escape.
Huntter is looking to improve his position.
#T1##SUB2#
Zinith is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Huntter sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Zinith is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Huntter sees it coming and defends easily.
Zinith moves into full mount! Huntter won't be happy about that!
Huntter working to try and regain half guard.
Huntter tries to hold on but Zinith pushes him away.
Huntter is desperately trying to improve his position but Zinith has a good base and remains in mount.
Zinith tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2#
Zinith is trying to take his opponent's back.
#SUB2#
Zinith working for a guillotine from mount but Huntter is in no mood to give up.
Huntter on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Huntter tries to get out of the position.
Zinith fails to take his opponent's back.
Huntter has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
#SUB2#
Zinith is persistently looking for the submission but Huntter is defending it well.
Huntter wants to get back to his feet. #T3#
Zinith doesn't have the hooks in and Huntter manages to turn into his guard.
Zinith 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.
Huntter has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Huntter tries to stand but Zinith is controlling from the bottom.
Huntter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zinith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zinith bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Huntter's guard. #REVB#
Zinith is looking to advance position but Huntter has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Zinith tries to reverse the position but Huntter maintains control.#T4#
Zinith sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Zinith is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Huntter's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Huntter's back!#SUB2#
Zinith working for a choke but Huntter reverses nicely into Zinith 's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Huntter preventing the sweep.
Zinith has a closed guard, preventing Huntter from standing up.
Axel Zinith has got the better of the ground game so far.
Huntter slips nicely into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Huntter thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zinith's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Axel Zinith 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! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Zinith looks for a takedown but Huntter sprawls well.
Huntter is looking to counter punch.
Zinith shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Huntter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zinith shoots in looking for a takedown. Huntter tries to sprawl out of it but Zinith keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Huntter manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pate Huntter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Axel Zinith.
Zinith gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Huntter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zinith shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Huntter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Huntter lands with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huntter getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Huntter slaps away a takedown attempt from Zinith, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Zinith fails with the takedown
and Huntter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Huntter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zinith shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Huntter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pate Huntter is winning the standup battle so far.
Zinith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Huntter misses with a wild body shot.
Axel Zinith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Huntter thuds a left hand into Zinith's body.
Zinith shoots in for a takedown but Huntter shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2#
Zinith looking to score a takedown here. Huntter is defending well but Zinith drives through and ends up in Huntter's guard.
Huntter 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.
Huntter trying to keep a closed guard but Zinith is proving a slippery customer.
Zinith advances position into side control!
Huntter manages to work his way to half guard, despite Zinith's best efforts.#T2#
Huntter trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Huntter is in all sorts of trouble here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zinith looking to control but Huntter is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Huntter working to try and regain half guard.
Huntter tries to hold on but Zinith pushes him away. #SUB2#
Zinith moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Huntter has worked his arm free - good work by Huntter!
#SUB2#
Zinith thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T3#
Zinith trying to control the position but Huntter is working away. #SUB2#
Zinith tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Zinith thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Huntter is looking to reverse the position.
Huntter manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Zinith trying to mount his opponent but Huntter defends it.
Huntter trying to control but Zinith postures up.
#SUB2#
Zinith is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Huntter doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Zinith. #SUB2#
Zinith is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Huntter is just riding it out for now. Zinith eventually gives up the hold.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Huntter is looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pate Huntter showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Huntter 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pate Huntter!
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Event:
Carnage 20
Date: Dec 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Dinklage stuffs the takedown attempt from Zinith. Zinith gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Dinklage gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Zinith passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Zinith is looking to take a break and control but Dinklage is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Zinith is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Dinklage is trying to escape and Zinith transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Dinklage is forced to tap! Nice work there by Zinith! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Axel Zinith!
Axel Zinith seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Carnage 19
Date: Dec 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Moe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Moe listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Axel Zinith has been cut.
Moe misses the shot to the body.
Zinith shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Zinith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Moe.
Zinith tries to counter with a takedown but Moe is quick to defend against it.#CL2#
Moe rushes Zinith and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Moe breaks from the clinch.
Moe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Moe throws a body punch but Zinith moves out of range.
Zinith changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Zinith takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Zinith really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Moe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zinith changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Moe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zinith moves away.
Zinith drops down looking for a counter takedown but Moe sprawls and moves away.#T1#
Moe moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Moe feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ziniths jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Moe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zinith moves away.
Moe with a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Zinith 's head but he takes it in his stride.#ROC2#
Zinith is rocked!
Zinith drops his hands for a split second and Moe immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Zinith face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Moe follows up with a right hand that knocks Zinith into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jermey Moe!
Jermey Moe is the new featherweight champion!
A relieved looking Jermey Moe thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Carnage 15
Date: Oct 21, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Zinith moves into the clinch successfully.
Nice body punch from Silvia - that landed with a thud.
Nice body punch from Silvia - that landed with a thud.
Silvia lands a hook that snaps the head of Zinith backwards.
Silvia is leaning against Zinith and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Zinith tries to pull guard but Silvia holds him up against the cage and eventually Zinith drops back down to his feet.
A right hook to the body lands for Silvia.
Silvia lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD#
Zinith pulls guard effortlessly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silvia not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Zinith wants to sweep but no luck.
Zinith has a closed guard, preventing Silvia from standing up. #SUB#
Zinith looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Zinith 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#
Zinith has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silvia is looking for a sweep. Zinith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Zinith wants to pass the guard but Silvia is defending well.
Zinith really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Zinith 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.
Zinith is looking to take a break and control but Silvia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zinith is pressing down on Silvia's thigh, looking to free his foot. Silvia is holding on for now. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Zinith is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Silvia has managed to free his arm - good work.
Silvia is refusing to be controlled, as Zinith sits in half guard.
Zinith is looking to advance position but Silvia won't allow it.
Zinith works his foot free and advances to mount. #SUB#
Silvia defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Zinith. #T3#
Silvia is squirming around, avoiding Zinith's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Zinith goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Silvia turns into him and now he's in Zinith's guard.
Zinith bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Silvia's guard. #REVR#
Zinith is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Zinith passes Silvia's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Zinith is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Silvia sees it coming and defends easily.#T4##SUB#
Silvia is defending against the submission attempts here by Zinith.
#SUB#
Zinith is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Zinith seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Zinith is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zinith wants to free his trapped foot but Silvia is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Axel Zinith dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Zinith looks for a takedown but Silvia sprawls well.
Axel Zinith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silvia jabs Zinith to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Silvia lands with an uppercut that bounces Zinith off the cage and back into range.
Zinith wants to clinch but Silvia slips to the side
and Silvia counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zinith tries for a takedown but Silvia circles away easily
and Silvia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zinith has his takedown stuffed
and Silvia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Axel Zinith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zinith closes the distance looking to clinch
and Zinith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Zinith moves into the clinch successfully.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Silvia.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silvia lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've been informed that Silvia has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#TD#
Zinith jumps into guard, dragging Silvia to the mat.
Silvia is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1##SUB#
Zinith looking for a guillotine here but Silvia defends easily.
Silvia would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Silvia trying to control the position from guard on top but Zinith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silvia wants to stand but Zinith has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Silvia is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Silvia wants to stand but Zinith is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB#
Zinith looking for a guillotine here but Silvia defends easily.
Silvia preventing the sweep. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Silvia trying to control but Zinith is working from the bottom.
Silvia won't allow Zinith to sweep him here.
Silvia wants to stand but Zinith has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Zinith is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Silvia frees his head nicely. Oh but Zinith has switched to an armbar! Silvia is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Axel Zinith!
Axel Zinith is the new featherweight champion!
A very excited looking Axel Zinith 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.
In defeat, Shawn Silvia stepped up to the mic, saying 'Some people's children.'.
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Event:
Carnage Eleven
Date: Sep 23, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Zinith darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Collecter is trying to stand up here but Zinith is controlling him well. #SUB#
Collecter actively working from the bottom here.
Zinith seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Collecter is looking to improve his position.
Zinith works his way into full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Zinith is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Zinith!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Axel Zinith!
Axel Zinith 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.
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Event:
Carnage Crown A Champion
Date: Sep 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Moe fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Zinith shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Moe but Moe pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Moe digs a good hook to Zinith's body.
Zinith definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Moe looks to land a combination but Zinith avoids it well.
Nice uppercut lands for Moe. That snapped Zinith's head back.
#CL2#
Moe forces Zinith back against the ropes and clinches.#BC2#
Moe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Moe stuffs the takedown.
Zinith takes a body punch but keeps moving.
No joy there for Moe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jermey Moe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moe keeps the fight on the outside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moe looks to land a combination but Zinith avoids it well. #CL2#
Moe clinches up against the ropes.#BC2#
Moe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zinith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zinith darts in looking for a takedown but Moe gets double underhooks and turns Zinith into the ropes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Axel Zinith. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##TD#
Zinith manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Moe on his heels. He'll look to pass Moe's guard now, I'm sure.
Zinith looking to pass the guard.
Zinith will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Zinith trying to control the position from guard on top but Moe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zinith prevents Moe from getting back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Moe can do anything to dispel that myth.
Zinith wants to pass the guard but Moe is keeping the position.
Zinith won't allow Moe to get back to his feet.
Zinith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Moe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Moe really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zinith. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Zinith passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Moe wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T2#
Zinith trying to control the position but Moe is working away.
Zinith is really struggling to control Moe but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Moe pushes Zinith away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Zinith gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Zinith shoots in looking for a takedown. Moe tries to sprawl out of it but Zinith keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Moe manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Moe let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Moe sizes up Zinith with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Moe fails to land with a series of punches.
Zinith tries to counter with a takedown but Moe is quick to defend against it.
Zinith slips a jab from Moe.
Zinith is trying hard to land a takedown here. Moe sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jermey Moe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Moe misses with a double jab.
Moe has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Moe lands a nice looking body shot.
Zinith fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A left lands for Moe.
Zinith shoots in for a takedown but Moe shows good takedown defense.
Moe keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#T4#
Moe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zinith.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zinith fails with a takedown attempt.
Moe tries to counter with a clinch but Zinith shakes him off and moves away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Zinith is defended easily by Moe.
A countering left hand to the body from Moe misses.#TD#
Zinith feints and as Moe raises his hands in defense, Zinith changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Zinith trying to control the position from guard on top but Moe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zinith works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Zinith prevents Moe from standing back up.
#SUB#
Zinith is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jermey Moe dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Moe stuffs the takedown attempt from Zinith. Zinith gets slowly back to his feet.
Zinith takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Zinith takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Moe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zinith tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Moe swivels and escapes.#CL2#
Moe has closed the distance and engaged Zinith in a clinch.
Zinith tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Moe just stands there and leans against the ropes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Axel Zinith. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Moe breaks from the clinch.
Nice shot by Moe.
Moe scores with a hook to the body. Zinith takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Moe is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Zinith rather than just go for the knockout.
Zinith gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Moe gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jermey Moe!
Jermey Moe is the new featherweight champion!
Jermey Moe thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Carnage Nine
Date: Sep 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Angier lands with a good body shot.#TD2#
Angier gets caught flat footed, as Zinith shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES#
Angier is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Zinith presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
A right hand to the body from Angier.
Zinith jumps guard but Angier turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Zinith tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Zinith 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.
Zinith is trying to pull guard but Angier has him pressed against the cage.
Leon Angier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Axel Zinith.
Zinith is trying to pull guard but Angier has him pressed against the cage.
Zinith fails to pull guard.
Zinith tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Zinith jumps guard but Angier turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Angier softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zinith tries to pull guard but Angier won't allow it.
#TD2#
Zinith jumps guard.
Angier tries to stand but Zinith is controlling from the bottom. #SUB2#
Zinith working for a triangle but Angier defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Zinith is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Angier is aware though and is defending well.
Angier has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T1##SUB2#
Zinith escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Angier gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Angier content to stall in guard here.
Angier stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zinith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zinith wants to sweep but no luck.
Angier content to stall in guard here. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Angier stopping the sweep attempt from Zinith.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zinith is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Zinith controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Zinith looking to pass the guard.
Zinith keeps trying to improve his position.
Zinith pushes down on Angier's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T3#
Zinith is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Angier trying to control from the bottom.
Zinith is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Angier!
Zinith controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Angier prevents Zinith from taking his back.
Zinith trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Angier stops Zinith from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T4#
Zinith trying to control but Angier is having none of it.
Zinith might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Angier haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zinith fails to advance to Angier's back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Axel Zinith dominated that round.
That's time! Angier's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Angier misses the jab.
Angier uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Zinith has time to react.#TD2#
Zinith looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Zinith is looking to advance position but Angier won't allow it.
Zinith is trying to control. Angier 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.
Angier is looking for a sweep. Zinith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zinith tries to pass to full mount but Angier defends it. #T1#
Zinith uses his free foot to push down on Angier's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Angier.
Zinith can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Angier is looking to escape.
Zinith pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Zinith controlling his opponent.
Zinith looking to control but Angier is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Zinith looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T2#
Zinith tries to control but Angier wriggling away.
Angier has given up his back here. Will Zinith look for the submission or keep pounding away?
#SUB2#
Zinith is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Angier defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Zinith sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Angier taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Axel Zinith!
A relieved looking Axel Zinith thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
CFC Crown a Champion
Date: Aug 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Zinith with a poor takedown
and Slice counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zinith has his takedown stuffed
and Slice counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Zinith shoots for a double leg takedown but Slice sprawls well. He's pushed Zinith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Axel Zinith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slice jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Zinith with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Slice counter with a right hand.
Slice jabs Zinith right on the nose. Zinith blinks but takes it well.
Zinith shoots and misses
and Slice counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Slice throws a good cross that connects.
Zinith takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zinith tries for a takedown but Slice circles away easily
letting Slice counter with a right hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Slice as he connects with a hook.
Zinith fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Slice throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T1#
Zinith fails with a takedown attempt.
Zinith looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Zinith shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Slice replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Zinith blocks it well.
Zinith fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Zinith misses with a takedown attempt
and Slice connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kimbo Slice is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zinith shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Slice counters with a nice body shot.
Zinith is breathing heavily.
Zinith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Slice throws a front kick that sends Zinith stumbling back into the cage.
Zinith takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Zinith walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T2#
Zinith wants to clinch
letting Slice counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Zinith 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.
Zinith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Slice swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Slice trying to control the position.
Slice looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zinith really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Slice is trying to keep Zinith in close.
Zinith definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Zinith advances position into side control!#SUB#
Zinith is working to tighten his grip on Slice's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Slice has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Zinith is really squeezing tight and eventually Slice passes out! Zinith breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Axel Zinith!
After winning the bout, Axel Zinith thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Carnage Crown a Champion 1 RD
Date: Aug 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Zinith shoots in looking for a takedown. Maxwell tries to sprawl out of it but Zinith keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Maxwell manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Maxwell throws a counter combo.
Maxwell displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zinith.
Maxwell scoring well with a low kick there.
Maxwell fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zinith.
Zinith stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Maxwell.
Zinith on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Maxwell. Maxwell obviously looking to wear him down.
#TD#
Zinith drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES2#
Maxwell has his feet on Zinith's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Zinith gets the takedown into side control.
Zinith trying to control the position but Maxwell is working away.
The referee asks Zinith politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Zinith prefers to stall for the moment though.#T1#
Zinith trying to control the action but Maxwell is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Zinith tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Zinith controlling from side mount.
Zinith trying to control the position but Maxwell is working away.
Zinith takes a little break here. Maxwell wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#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.
Zinith is looking to take a break and control but Maxwell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zinith controls the position from side control.
Zinith working away.
Maxwell being controlled for a moment. #T3#
Zinith trying to control the position but Maxwell is working away. #SUB#
Zinith looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Zinith really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Maxwell is looking to regain half guard here but Zinith keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Zinith thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Zinith has an Americana. Maxwell didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Zinith is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Zinith hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Axel Zinith!
A relieved looking Axel Zinith 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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