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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 08, 2020 |
#R1#
RocknRolla misses with a few strikes there.
RocknRolla lands with a straight right. Zenon didn't see that one coming.
RocknRolla looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
RocknRolla turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
RocknRolla scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Zenon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around RocknRolla's waist but RocknRolla gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zenon off to one side.
RocknRolla tries to counter with a clinch but Zenon shakes him off and moves away.
Zenon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zenon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
RocknRolla ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zenon moves away.
Zenon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but RocknRolla circles away quickly and effectively.
Zenon looks to score with a jab to the body but RocknRolla is just out of range.
RocknRolla with a hook.
RocknRolla throws a jab but it's blocked by Zenon.
Zenon checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
RocknRolla 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!#TD#
Zenon manages to get an easy takedown there - catching RocknRolla on his heels. He'll look to pass RocknRolla's guard now, I'm sure.
Zenon wants to pass the guard but RocknRolla is keeping the position.#T1#
Zenon is working hard here to advance position.
Zenon pushing down on RocknRolla's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Zenon is trying to control the action in half guard but RocknRolla is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zenon trying to mount his opponent but RocknRolla defends it.
Zenon controlling the action here.
Zenon is looking to advance position but RocknRolla won't allow it.
RocknRolla is looking for a sweep. Zenon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Zenon seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
RocknRolla tries to roll over but Zenon keeps him under control.#SUB#
Zenon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
RocknRolla is looking to control Zenon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can RocknRolla avoid being mounted?
Zenon tries to pass to full mount but RocknRolla defends it.
RocknRolla is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Zenon is stalling here. RocknRolla is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Zenon seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and RocknRolla has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Zenon is not content to let RocknRolla control the position.
Zenon is looking for a sweep.
RocknRolla 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. #T4##SU2#
RocknRolla stands up.
RocknRolla with a jab.
Zenon throws a right hand that RocknRolla ducks under and follows up with a left that RocknRolla also avoids with ease.
Zenon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
RocknRolla tries to counter by closing the distance.
Zenon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
RocknRolla throws a low kick but Zenon moves out of range easily.
RocknRolla keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zenon lands a jab to the head.
RocknRolla throws a lazy right hand but Zenon 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.
The RocknRolla dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Zenon has a takedown stuffed.#CL2#
RocknRolla moves into range and clinches up with Zenon.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
RocknRolla lands a left hand.
RocknRolla swings away with an uppercut that misses.
RocknRolla has had enough of the clinch but Zenon keeps him there for the moment.
Zenon lands a nice uppercut.
Zenon blocks a body shot from RocknRolla. #BC2#
RocknRolla breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD#
Zenon shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Zenon is just content to waste time from the top position. RocknRolla takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Zenon passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T1#
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.
RocknRolla is not content to let Zenon control the position.
RocknRolla is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Zenon off and has taken his back!
RocknRolla is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - RocknRolla's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T2#
I would not like to be Zenon right now.
RocknRolla is looking to control Zenon but Zenon is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Zenon is really stuck here.
RocknRolla wants to control but Zenon is keeping busy.#T3#
RocknRolla biding his time, controlling Zenon.
Zenon is really stuck here.
The RocknRolla has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zenon manages to reverse the position and now he's in RocknRolla's guard. Nice work there by Zenon.
RocknRolla looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zenon is one step ahead there.
RocknRolla is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T4#
RocknRolla bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zenon's guard. #REVB#
RocknRolla tries to free his leg and advance position but Zenon is retaining full guard.
Zenon trying to keep a closed guard but RocknRolla is proving a slippery customer.
RocknRolla sitting in guard, not really doing much.
RocknRolla passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The RocknRolla 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#
Zenon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before RocknRolla can pounce on him.
The RocknRolla seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zenon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by RocknRolla.
A swing and a miss from Zenon.
RocknRolla gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
RocknRolla misses with a low kick.
RocknRolla misses with a body shot.
RocknRolla misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zenon avoids the body shot from RocknRolla.
RocknRolla swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Zenon darts in and clinches RocknRolla up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
RocknRolla throws a punch but it's blocked by Zenon.
Zenon prevents a body shot from RocknRolla.
RocknRolla is leaning against Zenon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Zenon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with RocknRolla's elbow.
RocknRolla fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1#
RocknRolla lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
RocknRolla gets underhooks to prevent Zenon's takedown attempt.
#BC2#
RocknRolla's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zenon.
RocknRolla slips under a jab.
RocknRolla scores with a nice head shot.
Zenon moves forwards but RocknRolla connects with a nice, crisp jab.
RocknRolla throws a hook to the side of Zenon's head but Zenon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
RocknRolla staying out of range there.
RocknRolla looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
RocknRolla moves away from the strike by Zenon.
RocknRolla has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
RocknRolla closes the distance but Zenon moves to the side #TD#
and Zenon decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in RocknRolla's guard.#ES2#
RocknRolla has his feet on Zenon's hips. He pushes off and gets 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!
RocknRolla works Zenon's body with a nice hook.#T2#
RocknRolla throws a jab when Zenon was well out of range.
Zenon was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
RocknRolla throws a series of punches but Zenon avoids them all with ease.
Zenon lands the left hand.
RocknRolla wants to slow Zenon down by chopping away at his legs.
RocknRolla throws a lazy right hand but Zenon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zenon half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
RocknRolla misses with a hook.
RocknRolla misses with a straight left. #TD#
Zenon gets a takedown into half guard.
Zenon passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for RocknRolla!
RocknRolla is squirming around, avoiding Zenon's attempts to control the action. #T3#
RocknRolla is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
RocknRolla controls the position.
The RocknRolla is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
RocknRolla is trying desperately to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Zenon looking to control but RocknRolla is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
RocknRolla working to try and regain half guard.
Zenon wants to control the pace but RocknRolla is squirming around nicely.
RocknRolla wants to hold on but Zenon pushes him away.
Apollo Zenon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
RocknRolla has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Zenon's lack of action.
Zenon is looking to advance position but RocknRolla won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
The RocknRolla comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well RocknRolla 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The RocknRolla!
The RocknRolla thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 03, 2020 |
#R1#
The fighters circling - Zenon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gower appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Zenon moves in looking to clinch but Gower pushes him off.
Gower changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Zenon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gower manages to avoid it.
Gower drops down looking for a counter takedown but Zenon sprawls and moves away.
Gower uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zenon.
Zenon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zenon fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Apollo Zenon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zenon fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zenon scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Zenon misses with a straight right.
Gower has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Zenon throws a looping overhand right but Gower ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Zenon lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Zenon.#CL2#
Zenon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zenon.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gower.
Gower has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Zenon avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Zenon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zenon has a couple of punches blocked by Gower.
#TD2#
Zenon lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Zenon stops Gower from getting back to his feet.
Zenon with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2#
Gower is trying to stand back up but Zenon is controlling him
Zenon not doing much here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zenon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gower knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3##CL2#
Zenon moves into range and clinches up with Gower.
Gower goes for a takedown attempt but Zenon pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Zenon keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gower ducks under a wild hook from Zenon.
A swing and a miss from Zenon.
Gower appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Zenon scores with a body shot.
#TD2#
Zenon scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#T4#
Gower pushes Zenon away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Zenon gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Zenon is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Gower is not content to let Zenon control the position.
Zenon controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Apollo Zenon dominated that round.
That's time! Gower's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Gower slips a straight right by Zenon.
Gower appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Zenon lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice defenses there by Gower.
Zenon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zenon throws a body shot but no joy.
Gower drops down looking for a counter takedown but Zenon sprawls and moves away.
Zenon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gower feinted with a counter takedown.#TD2#
Gower gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Gower is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gower can't get the takedown.
Nice body punch from Zenon - that landed with a thud.
#T1##TD2#
Zenon turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Zenon manages to end up in side control.
Zenon 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 Gower's shoulder. That is not cool.
Gower is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Zenon looking to control but instead Gower has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Zenon is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Zenon wants to free his trapped foot but Gower is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2##SUB2#
Zenon seems to be working for a kimura but Gower defends the submission attempt.
Gower is looking to escape.#SUB2#
Zenon is trying to work for a kimura but Gower is defending well.
Gower wants to get back to his feet.
Zenon controlling the action here.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Zenon connects with a nice looking jab.
Zenon shoots in for a takedown but Gower shows good takedown defense.
Zenon misses the shot to the body.
Zenon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gower appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Gower gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Zenon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gower moves away.
Gower attempts a counter takedown but Zenon avoids it well and moves away.
Zenon throws a big shot that misses.#T4##TD2#
Zenon closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Zenon lands in his opponent's guard.
Gower wants to stand but Zenon is controlling the position.
Zenon looking to pass the guard.
Zenon wants to control from the top but Gower keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zenon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gower is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Apollo Zenon 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#
Zenon displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Zenon tests Gower's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zenon lands a nice hook to Gower's body. Gower takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gower takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Zenon throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zenon shoots in for a takedown but Gower shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gower changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Zenon throws the left hand but Gower avoids the punch easily.
Gower attempts a counter takedown but Zenon avoids it well and moves away.
Zenon darts in looking for a takedown but Gower gets double underhooks and turns Zenon into the cage. #T1#
Sloppy strikes from Zenon. Those never looked like landing.
Gower feinted with a counter takedown.
A punch lands to the side of Gower 's head but he takes it in his stride.#TD2#
Zenon looking to score a takedown here. Gower is defending well but Zenon drives through and ends up in Gower's guard.#ES#
Gower manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Gower slips under a jab.
Gower attempts a counter takedown but Zenon avoids it well and moves away.
Zenon throws a body punch but Gower moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Zenon is defended easily by Gower.
Gower half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sandy Gower has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Apollo Zenon.#T2#
Zenon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gower manages to avoid it.
Gower drops down looking for a counter takedown but Zenon sprawls and moves away.
A big left from Zenon misses.
Gower tries to counter with a takedown but Zenon is quick to defend against it.
Apollo Zenon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zenon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gower ducks under a wild hook from Zenon.
Zenon moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Zenon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zenon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gower.
Gower changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sandy Gower is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A slow jab from Zenon misses its intended target. #T3#
Gower slips under a jab.
Gower half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Zenon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gower tries to counter with a takedown but Zenon is quick to defend against it.
Gower uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zenon.
Zenon misses the shot to the body.
Gower displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zenon throws out the jab.
Gower appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Zenon lands with a shot to the body.
Zenon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gower moves away.
Zenon looks to throw the jab but Gower is out of range.
Zenon misses with a body shot.
Gower tries to counter with a takedown but Zenon is quick to defend against it.#T4#
Zenon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gower.
Zenon with a hook.#TD2#
Zenon fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gower sprawls well initially but Zenon persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES#
Gower kicks Zenon off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zenon throws a looping overhand right but Gower ducks down to avoid it.
Gower changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Zenon fails with a takedown attempt.
Zenon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zenon throws a body punch but Gower moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Apollo Zenon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zenon 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Apollo Zenon!
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Event:
SYN Europe 97
Date: Jan 26, 2019 |
#R1#
Gunnar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zenon swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gunnar.
Zenon lands with a nice body punch.
Gunnar catches Zenon with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Zenon misses with a wild body shot.
Zenon scores with a jab. Gunnar acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Zenon dodges the punch combination from Gunnar.
No joy there for Gunnar, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gunnar jabs Zenon to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Zenon thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD#
Zenon drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
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!
Zenon postures up.
Gunnar really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zenon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Zenon stopping the sweep attempt from Gunnar.
Zenon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Zenon tries to free his leg and advance position but Gunnar is retaining full guard. #T1#
Gunnar wants to sweep but no luck.
Zenon slips nicely into half guard.
Zenon keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Zenon has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB#
Zenon is working for a kimura but Gunnar is defending it quite comfortably.
Zenon seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Zenon wants to free his trapped foot but Gunnar is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gunnar is in trouble now - Zenon has advanced to mount!
Zenon controlling from the full mount.
Gunnar is looking to improve his position but Zenon isn't that keen on the idea.#T3##SUB#
Zenon is working for a guillotine from mount but Gunnar frees his head quite easily.
#SUB#
Zenon is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Gunnar is surviving well by controlling Zenon's body position as best he can.
Zenon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Gunnar defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Zenon.
Zenon controlling from the full mount. #T4#
Gunnar keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gunnar is trying to reverse the position but instead Zenon has taken his back - oops!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Gunnar preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Zenon.
I really don't envy Gunnar right now.
Gunnar is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
You can see the frustration on Gunnar's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Zenon is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Apollo Zenon dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Gunnar loads up on a big right hand but Zenon slips the punch.
Zenon on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Zenon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Zenon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gunnar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zenon tries to counter by clinching up but Gunnar breaks away and moves out of range.
Gunnar lands with an overhand left.
Gunnar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zenon.
Gunnar throws a jab when Zenon was well out of range.
Zenon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zenon scores with a jab. Gunnar acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Zenon jabs at Gunnar's body.
Zenon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Zenon with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zenon slips under a jab from Gunnar.
Gunnar lands a body shot.
#TD#
Zenon drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Zenon controls the position from side control.#T1#
Zenon is trying to move to mount but Gunnar reverses beautifully and ends up in Zenon's guard.
Zenon pulls Gunnar in close to his closed guard and prevents Gunnar from doing any damage or advancing position.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gunnar wants to pass the guard but Zenon is keeping the position.
Gunnar looking to sit in guard and control but Zenon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Zenon looking to pass the guard.
Zenon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gunnar 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.
Apollo Zenon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zenon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Zenon forces his way into half guard.
Still in half guard, Zenon seems content to control.#SUB#
Zenon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gunnar wants to control but Zenon is keeping busy.
Well, if Zenon 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.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gunnar wants to get back to full guard but Zenon has passed into side control.#SUB#
Zenon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Zenon moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zenon seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gunnar for as long as he can get away with.
Gunnar tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Apollo Zenon dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Gunnar misses with a leg kick
and Zenon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That kick from Gunnar tenderised Zenon's leg. Zenon is trying to keep his angry face on.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Zenon here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
A telegraphed right hand from Gunnar misses the target.
Gunnar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gunnar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zenon misses with an uppercut
and Gunnar counters with a straight right hand.
Gunnar fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zenon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Zenon throws an overhand right that lands on Gunnar's shoulder, as Gunnar tries to avoid the shot.
Gunnar misses with a body shot.
Zenon throws the left hand but Gunnar avoids the punch easily.
As Zenon backs off Gunnar throws a huge counter combo but Zenon manages to avoid it all.
Gunnar delivers a nice body kick.
A good leg kick by Gunnar.
Gunnar tries to land a front kick but Zenon steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#TD#
Zenon closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Zenon lands in his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zenon is pushing down on Gunnar's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gunnar is fighting to maintain full guard but Zenon has managed to sneak the leg through.#T1#
Gunnar wants to control but Zenon is keeping busy.
Zenon controlling the action here.
Zenon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gunnar can do to turn this around?
Zenon passes to full mount!
Zenon tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Zenon fails to advance to Gunnar's back. #T2#
Gunnar is desperately trying to improve his position but Zenon has a good base and remains in mount.
Gunnar tries to hold on but Zenon postures up.
Zenon wants to take Gunnar's back here but Gunnar is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Zenon avoids the attempt from Gunnar to control.#SUB#
Zenon looking for a guillotine from mount but Gunnar is having none of it.
Zenon is trying to take his opponent's back.
#T3#
Gunnar is trying to escape the mount.
Zenon controlling his opponent.
Gunnar sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Zenon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gunnar doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Zenon.
Zenon stalling. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Zenon'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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zenon is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
And that's the end of the fight!
Apollo Zenon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Zenon, 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Apollo Zenon!
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Event:
DARE 89
Date: Dec 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Shinnie looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zenon throws an overhand right that lands on Shinnie's shoulder, as Shinnie tries to avoid the shot.
Shinnie 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.
Zenon shoots in for a double leg but Shinnie sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Apollo Zenon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shinnie lands a jab to the head.
Zenon blocks a jab.
Shinnie ducks under a wild hook from Zenon.
Zenon gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Zenon checks a low kick from Shinnie.
Shinnie misses with a low kick.
Zenon's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Zenon duly obliges.
Zenon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shinnie.
Zenon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shinnie was well out of range. Poor timing from Zenon.
Shinnie takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Zenon jabs Shinnie right on the nose. Shinnie blinks but takes it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zenon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Zenon takes one to the side of the head.
#T1#
Zenon misses the shot to the body.
Shinnie takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Zenon jabs Shinnie right on the nose. Shinnie blinks but takes it well.
Shinnie with a hook.
Shinnie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zenon misses with a takedown attempt
and Shinnie counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Apollo Zenon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shinnie throws a big shot that misses.
A swing and a miss from Shinnie.
Zenon misses with a body punch
and Shinnie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zenon throws a body punch but Shinnie moves out of range.
Shinnie throws a body shot but no joy.
Zenon moves into range and connects with a jab.
Zenon scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
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!
Zenon throws a jab but it's blocked by Shinnie.
Shinnie swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shinnie misses with a body shot.
#T2#
Nice defenses there by Shinnie.
Zenon walks into a jab.
Zenon scores with a jab to the jaw.#KD2#
Shinnie throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Zenon tumbling to the canvas!#ROC2#
Zenon is rocked!
Shinnie tries to stand but Zenon is controlling from the bottom.
Oh Zenon is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zenon controlling the position.
Zenon seems to have got his legs back now.
Shinnie wanted to stand there but Zenon had control of the position. #SU2#
Zenon is working an open guard so Shinnie takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#KD2#
Shinnie lands a big shot that drops Zenon! Can he finish him?
Shinnie has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Zenon is proving hard to escape from.
Zenon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3##SUB#
Shinnie wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Zenon's closed guard. He's half up but Zenon has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Zenon pivots and extends the arm, Shinnie falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Zenon! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Apollo Zenon!
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Event:
DARE 83
Date: Nov 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Zenon just misses with a punch to the body.
Ibeabuchi throwing a counter right hand but Zenon manages to avoid it.
Ibeabuchi misses with a wild body shot.
Ibeabuchi slips a jab from Zenon.
Zenon throws out a loose jab but Ibeabuchi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zenon doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ibeabuchi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've been told by Ibeabuchi's head coaches at Just Scrap MMA and BJJ that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Zenon's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ibeabuchi under the eye.
Ibeabuchi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zenon.
An attempted straight right counter from Ibeabuchi misses the target.
Ibeabuchi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zenon finds it's way round the side to connect with Ibeabuchi's head.
Zenon jabs at Ibeabuchi's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zenon swings for the body but Ibeabuchi moves out of range.
Zenon takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Zenon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ibeabuchi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Zenon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It looked like Ibeabuchi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Zenon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ibeabuchi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Zenon misses with a takedown attempt - Ibeabuchi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ike Ibeabuchi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Apollo Zenon.#CL2#
Zenon forces Ibeabuchi back against the cage and clinches.
Ibeabuchi prevents the takedown attempt.
Ibeabuchi trying to control the position but instead, Zenon has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ibeabuchi into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ibeabuchi.
Zenon has a couple of punches blocked by Ibeabuchi.
#TD2#
Zenon has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Ibeabuchi is trying to keep an underhook but Zenon manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ibeabuchi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zenon wants to control from the top but Ibeabuchi keeps moving. #T2#
Zenon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zenon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ibeabuchi is adopting a defensive guard.
Zenon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ibeabuchi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zenon wants to control from the top but Ibeabuchi keeps moving. #T3#
Ibeabuchi working a defensive guard but Zenon manages to pass into side control anyway.
Ibeabuchi seems a little lost for a moment, as Zenon dominates the positioning.#SUB2#
Zenon looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ibeabuchi is not content to let Zenon control the position.
Ibeabuchi is pushing Zenon's head away, looking to escape. Zenon manages to hold on to the position though.
Zenon has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Ibeabuchi!#T4#
Zenon seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Ibeabuchi is holding on tight.
Zenon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ibeabuchi holds of for dear life.
Zenon looking to control but Ibeabuchi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Zenon tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zenon fails to move to back control.
Ibeabuchi is squirming around, avoiding Zenon's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Apollo Zenon 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#
Zenon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ibeabuchi manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Zenon shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Zenon was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
You can see the frustration on Ibeabuchi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ibeabuchi being controlled for a moment. #SUB2#
Zenon is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ibeabuchi has escaped the position, nice work there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibeabuchi prevents Zenon from improving position. #T1#
Zenon tries to advance position but instead Ibeabuchi slips a leg back in to half guard.
Ibeabuchi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Zenon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ibeabuchi is in trouble now - Zenon has advanced to mount!
Ibeabuchi regains half guard.
Zenon wants to free his trapped foot but Ibeabuchi is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
Ibeabuchi is not content to let Zenon control the position.
Zenon works his foot free and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Zenon jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Ibeabuchi manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Ibeabuchi is not content to let Zenon control the position. #T3##SUB2#
Zenon swings around for an armbar but Ibeabuchi sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Zenon's guard.#SUB2#
Zenon working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ibeabuchi has passed into half guard!
Zenon is trying to get back to full guard.
Zenon controlling the position well.
Zenon wants to control but Ibeabuchi is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
Zenon is doing well to control the position and prevent Ibeabuchi from advancing to side control.
Ibeabuchi prevents Zenon from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Apollo Zenon 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! This is the final round!
#R3#
Zenon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ibeabuchi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Zenon throws a shot from downtown. Ibeabuchi moves away and avoids it.
Zenon swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ibeabuchi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zenon jabs at Ibeabuchi's body.
Zenon avoids the body shot from Ibeabuchi.
Zenon stuns Ibeabuchi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ibeabuchi scores with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zenon throws a nice looking combination but Ibeabuchi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Good shot there by Zenon.
Zenon shoots in but no luck this time.
Zenon misses with an uppercut. Ibeabuchi saw that one coming.#T1#
Zenon swings widly with a right hand
and Ibeabuchi counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ike Ibeabuchi!
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Event:
DARE 75: HAO VS. TONON
Date: Oct 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Ishimura takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Zenon doesn't manage to clinch there - Ishimura circles away.
Ishimura on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Zenon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ishimura looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Zenon lands a jab to Ishimura's midsection.
Zenon moves out of range of the body kick from Ishimura.
Zenon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ishimura tried to counter with a leg kick but Zenon avoided it.
Zenon moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Zenon lands the left hand.#TD2#
Zenon gets a takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ishimura trying to control but Zenon postures up.
#T1#
Zenon is controlling the pace.
Ishimura moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ishimura wants to sweep but no luck.
Zenon showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Zenon wants to pass the guard but Ishimura is keeping the position.
Ishimura looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ishimura pulls Zenon in to control the position.
Ishimura keeping full guard, as Zenon tries to pass. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ishimura looks to clinch
and Zenon counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Zenon finds it's way through Ishimura's defenses.
Zenon closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ishimura fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ishimura misses the shot to the body.
Zenon defending well as Ishimura loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
A shot to the liver by Zenon. Beautiful body shot.
Ishimura leaves Zenon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Zenon connects with the punch.
Zenon checks a leg kick nicely.
Ishimura tries to score with a low kick but Zenon moves his leg out of the way.
Ishimura misses with a leg kick.
Zenon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ishimura was well out of range. Poor timing from Zenon.
Ishimura missing with a left hand there. Zenon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ishimura uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zenon.
Ishimura throws a leg kick
and Zenon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ishimura finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ishimura lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Zenon ducks under a wild hook from Ishimura.
Zenon tries to counter by closing the distance.
Zenon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T4#
Zenon jabs Ishimura right on the nose. Ishimura blinks but takes it well.
Ishimura takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Zenon slips a jab from Ishimura.
Zenon drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ishimura defends it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zenon 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.
Zenon misses with an uppercut.
A shot to the body from Zenon misses
and Ishimura counters with a nice kick to the body.
A left lands for Zenon.
Ishimura looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Apollo Zenon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zenon misses with a wild body shot.
Zenon has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Ishimura throws a head kick that misses.
Zenon fails with a takedown attempt.
Jab, jab by Zenon - just one landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Apollo Zenon 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#
Zenon goes for a double leg but Ishimura avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ishimura continues to drive forward.
A swing and a miss from Zenon.
Ishimura lands a head kick!
Ishimura is looking to clinch but Zenon is avoiding it.
Zenon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zenon scores with a jab. Ishimura acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ishimura misses with a wild body shot.
Zenon works Ishimura's body with a nice hook.
Zenon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Ishimura misses the target.
Ishimura is looking to land body kicks.
Ishimura throws a leg kick but Zenon checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zenon ducks under a wild hook from Ishimura.
Ishimura feints and then cracks Zenon's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zenon down.
Ishimura on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Zenon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ishimura.
Ishimura appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Zenon connects with a jab.#T1#
Ishimura blocks a jab.
Zenon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zenon moves out of range of the body kick.
Ishimura shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ishimura motions for Zenon to come forward. Ishimura throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zenon scores with a jab to the body.
Ishimura throws a poor cross that misses
and Zenon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ishimura throws a hook but Zenon blocks it.
Zenon takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Zenon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zenon missing with a left hand there. Ishimura was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zenon misses with a hook.
Zenon lands an overhand right.
A good leg kick by Ishimura.
Apollo Zenon seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD2#
Zenon manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ishimura on his heels. He'll look to pass Ishimura's guard now, I'm sure.
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!
Zenon pushes down on Ishimura's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T2#
Ishimura is in trouble now - Zenon has advanced to mount! #SUB2#
Zenon goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Ishimura is on top in guard.
Zenon pulls Ishimura in close to prevent any damage.
Ishimura trying to move into half guard but instead Zenon has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Zenon trying to control but Ishimura is working from the bottom.
Ishimura looking for a sweep. Not yet Ishimura, not yet.
Zenon 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. #T3#
Zenon won't allow Ishimura to sweep him here.
Zenon sitting in guard here, content to control.
Zenon pushing down on Ishimura's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Zenon is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Zenon controlling his opponent.
Zenon fails to take his opponent's back.
Ishimura is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T4#
Zenon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ishimura working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ishimura is working hard here to advance position.
Ishimura wants to hold on but Zenon pushes him away.
Zenon controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Apollo Zenon 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Jab from Ishimura.
Ishimura throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Zenon counters with a shoot takedown. Ishimura fights it but they end up in guard.
Zenon's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Zenon looking to sit in guard and control but Ishimura gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Ishimura trying to control the position from guard on top but Zenon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zenon is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ishimura trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Ishimura postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ishimura is looking to advance position but Zenon has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Zenon wants to control the pace but Ishimura is squirming around nicely.
Ishimura wants to control but Zenon is having none of it.
Zenon trying to control but Ishimura is having none of it.
Zenon with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Kosuke Ishimura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ishimura can't escape the position.
Zenon wants to control the pace but Ishimura is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Zenon is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Ishimura has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Ishimura!
Ishimura throwing strikes from guard but Zenon blocks nicely.
Zenon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ishimura.
Ishimura is fighting to break Zenon's control of his arms but Zenon is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Ishimura sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Zenon doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Ishimura 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 Zenon - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Apollo Zenon!
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Event:
DARE 68
Date: Sep 26, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Zenon closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Zenon is pressing down on Ban Gbus's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ban Gbus is holding on for now.
Zenon is taking a breather. Ban Gbus 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.
Ban Gbus has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Zenon is working away from the top position though.
Ban Gbus manages to get to full guard.
Zenon looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zenon passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Zenon trying to control the position but Ban Gbus is working away. #T1#
Ban Gbus regains half guard there - taking advantage of Zenon's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Ban Gbus controlling the position for now.#SUB2#
Zenon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Zenon is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Ban Gbus still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Ban Gbus has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T2#
Zenon is trying to control Ban Gbus's posture but Ban Gbus avoids it.
Zenon is trying to get back to half guard.
Ban Gbus trying to control the action but Zenon is working from the bottom.
Ban Gbus controlling from side mount. #T3#
Ban Gbus is looking to take a break and control but Zenon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The strikes coming from Ban Gbus are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Zenon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ban Gbus wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #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.
Zenon regains half guard.
Ban Gbus wants to pass to mount but Zenon is defending the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ban Gbus in particular looking to stall.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
We've been told by Ban Gbus's head coaches at VEGAS Top Team [$799/week] that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Zenon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Zenon lands a nice shot that snaps Ban Gbus's head back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ban Gbus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zenon counters with a stiff right hand.
Zenon misses the shot to the body.
Ban Gbus throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zenon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Apollo Zenon 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#
Ban Gbus throws a hook but Zenon avoids it easily.
Ban Gbus misses the jab.
Ban Gbus takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zenon darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ban Gbus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Zenon.
Zenon connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ban Gbus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ban Gbus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A lazy left from Zenon finds it's target.
Zenon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ban Gbus misses the shot to the body.
Ban Gbus works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ban Gbus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ban Gbus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ban Gbus closes the distance looking to clinch
and Zenon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Apollo Zenon seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Ban Gbus throws a body punch but Zenon moves out of range.
Ban Gbus takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ban Gbus throws a body punch but Zenon moves out of range.
Zenon cracks Ban Gbus with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ban Gbus on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Zenon has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Zenon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Zenon. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#TD2#
Zenon shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Zenon showed some decent athleticism there.
Zenon trying to mount his opponent but Ban Gbus defends it.
Ban Gbus is trying to stand up here but Zenon is controlling him well. #T2#
Zenon controlling the action here.
Ban Gbus trying to control here.
Zenon trying to control from Ban Gbus's half guard. Ban Gbus has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Ban Gbus keeping moving, preventing Zenon from controlling successfully.
Ban Gbus working a defensive guard here.
#T3#
Zenon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Zenon trying to move into half guard but instead Ban Gbus has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Zenon 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.
Olajide Ban Gbus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Ban Gbus avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Zenon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ban Gbus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ban Gbus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
Ban Gbus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zenon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ban Gbus wants to control from the top but Zenon keeps moving.
Zenon pulls Ban Gbus in close to prevent any damage.
Ban Gbus trying to control but Zenon is working from the bottom. #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.
Apollo Zenon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Zenon lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ban Gbus connects with a single shot there.
Zenon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ban Gbus looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ban Gbus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zenon avoids the body shot from Ban Gbus.
Nice jab there from Zenon.
Ban Gbus takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ban Gbus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zenon.
Jab from Zenon.
Ban Gbus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zenon cracks Ban Gbus with a good jab.
Ban Gbus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zenon.
Zenon lands a head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zenon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ban Gbus.
Zenon throws a good cross that connects.
Zenon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Zenon shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ban Gbus manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#T1#
Zenon trying to move into half guard but instead Ban Gbus has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Zenon looking to control.
Ban Gbus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zenon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ban Gbus postures up.
Zenon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ban Gbus slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ban Gbus won't allow Zenon to sweep him here.
Olajide Ban Gbus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Zenon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ban Gbus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ban Gbus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ban Gbus trying to control but Zenon is working from the bottom.
Ban Gbus preventing the sweep. #T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zenon is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Zenon looking to pass the guard.
Zenon keeps trying to improve his position.
Ban Gbus is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Zenon postures up.
Zenon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ban Gbus is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zenon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zenon tries to counter by closing the distance.#T4#
Ban Gbus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ban Gbus leaves Zenon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ban Gbus appears to be looking for a big counter.
Zenon lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ban Gbus takes a swing at Zenon's ribcage but misses.
Zenon sizes up Ban Gbus with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ban Gbus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ban Gbus misses with a series of wild punches.
Zenon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ban Gbus throws out the jab.
Olajide Ban Gbus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ban Gbus thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD2#
Zenon manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ban Gbus on his heels. He'll look to pass Ban Gbus's guard now, I'm sure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zenon wants to control from the top but Ban Gbus keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Apollo Zenon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zenon 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Apollo Zenon!
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