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Event:
GC 356 Mahoney vs Corson
Date: Jul 18, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Batho lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Zapp fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zapp looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Batho is looking to counter punch.
Zapp fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice shot by Batho.
Zapp fails to land the takedown.
Tshephang Batho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Zapp.
Zapp slips under a jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Zapp is defended easily by Batho.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Batho gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Zapp trying to control but Batho is working from the bottom. #T1#
Zapp postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Batho keeping moving, preventing Zapp from controlling successfully.
Zapp missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zapp wants to control from the top but Batho keeps moving.
My spies in Blood^and^Guts inform me that Zapp has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Batho wants to get back to his feet but Zapp is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Zapp tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Batho counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Zapp thinking.
Zapp misses with a few strikes there.
Johnny Zapp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown attempt by Zapp or perhaps it was just good defense by Batho, which made it look bad.
Batho is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Zapp cracks Batho with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tshephang Batho is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zapp with a lazy takedown attempt
and Batho counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zapp closes the distance and clinches up with Batho, looking for a takedown. Zapp pushes Batho against the cage but Batho circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Zapp is looking to clinch. #T3#
Zapp tries to clinch
and Batho counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD2#
Zapp drives through with a takedown into Batho's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB2#
Zapp drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Batho manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Zapp has Batho in his guard.#REVR#
Zapp wants to sweep here but Batho controlling him for the moment.
Batho wants to stand but Zapp has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2#
Zapp is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Batho defends well.#T4##SUB2#
Zapp is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Batho is aware though and is defending well.
Batho tries to stand but Zapp is controlling from the bottom.
Zapp is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Batho not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tshephang Batho dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Zapp tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zapp with a poor takedown
and Zapp takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've been told by Batho's head coaches at Iron mikes mma that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Zapp fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zapp with a poor takedown
and Batho counters with a right hand to the body.
Zapp with a lazy takedown attempt
and Batho counters with a nice body shot.
Tshephang Batho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Zapp.
Nice sprawl there from Batho as Zapp shoots in.
Batho is looking to counter with head kicks.#CL2#
Zapp rushes Batho and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Zapp blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#TD2#
Zapp jumps guard and drags Batho to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Zapp has a closed guard, preventing Batho from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batho trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#T1#
Batho controls from within his opponent's guard.
Batho trying to control the position from guard on top but Zapp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zapp is trying to hold Batho in close to prevent damage but Batho has managed to pass into half guard.
Batho tries to stand but can't do so whilst Zapp controls his leg. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Zapp tries to clinch but Batho moves out of range.
It looked like Batho was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Zapp staying out of range there.
Batho takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Zapp wants to clinch up but Batho keeps it at a distance.
Batho went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Zapp gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Zapp takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zapp throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Batho's waist but Batho gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zapp off to one side.
Johnny Zapp is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Batho leaves Zapp with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zapp.#T3#
Batho swats away the attempt to clinch by Zapp.
Batho clobbers Zapp with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Batho throws a nice looking combination but Zapp bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zapp is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Batho with a body shot.
Jab from Batho.
Batho rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zapp counters with a nice body shot.
Zapp shoots for a takedown but Batho saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Batho seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Zapp tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Batho paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zapp with a lazy takedown attempt
and Batho counters with a nice uppercut.
Zapp closes the distance but Batho moves to the side
and Batho counters with a thumping low kick.
Batho is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zapp can do to turn this around?
Zapp takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#T4#
Batho connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #ROC#Zapp is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Zapp moves to clinch but Batho breaks away
and Batho scores with a counter punch that sends Zapp to the canvas! Batho smells blood - he's punishing Zapp with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Zapp has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tshephang Batho! |
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Event:
GC 353 Gozen vs Bastard
Date: Jun 27, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slapping leg kick lands for Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff cracks Zapp with a good jab.#CL2#
Zapp clinches.
Magomaevaboff tries to throw a body punch but Zapp avoids it by throwing Magomaevaboff back against the cage.
Magomaevaboff is working Zapp over against the cage.#TD2#
Zapp has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Magomaevaboff uses from the top position.
Zapp keeping full guard, as Magomaevaboff tries to pass.
Magomaevaboff is pushing down on Zapp's leg trying to pass to half guard. Zapp is fighting to maintain full guard but Magomaevaboff has managed to sneak the leg through.
Magomaevaboff passes to full mount!
Magomaevaboff controlling from the full mount.
Zapp is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Magomaevaboff is trying to take his opponent's back.
Zapp can't escape the position.
#T1#
Magomaevaboff avoids the attempt from Zapp to control.
Magomaevaboff trying to control but Zapp is having none of it.
Zapp is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Magomaevaboff can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Zapp is looking to escape.
Magomaevaboff takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB#
Magomaevaboff swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Zapp is now in Magomaevaboff's guard. A big mistake from Magomaevaboff there, giving up the dominant position! #SUB#
Magomaevaboff is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T2#
Zapp wants to control from the top but Magomaevaboff keeps moving.
Magomaevaboff is trying to control the position but Zapp postures up.
Magomaevaboff tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zapp passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Zapp is working for a kimura but Magomaevaboff is defending it quite comfortably.
Magomaevaboff tries to get to full guard but Zapp has control of the leg.
Magomaevaboff trying to control here.
#T3#
Still in half guard, Zapp seems content to control.
Zapp working Magomaevaboff over with strikes.
Zapp is trying to control the action in half guard but Magomaevaboff is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Magomaevaboff trying to control but Zapp postures up.
Magomaevaboff is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Zapp's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Zapp's back!
Magomaevaboff keeps control of the position as Zapp tries to break free.
Zapp looking very determined here, making life difficult for Magomaevaboff.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Magomaevaboff goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Zapp escapes and is now in half guard on top. #T4#
Magomaevaboff wants to get back to full guard.
Magomaevaboff keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Magomaevaboff desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Magomaevaboff is looking for a sweep. Zapp is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Magomaevaboff slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Magomaevaboff trying to keep a closed guard but Zapp is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Magomaevaboff looking for subs off his back but Zapp has passed one foot through into half guard.
Magomaevaboff trying to get back to full guard but Zapp takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Husein Magomaevaboff will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Zapp closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Magomaevaboff to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnny Zapp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zapp will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Zapp tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
As Zapp backs away, Magomaevaboff returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#CL2#
Zapp clinches up against the cage.
Magomaevaboff doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zapp tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Magomaevaboff just stands there and leans against the cage.
Magomaevaboff lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zapp backwards.
Magomaevaboff lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Magomaevaboff lands with a left to the head.
Magomaevaboff scores with a shot to the side of Zapp's head.
Zapp has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Magomaevaboff after a bit of a struggle.
Husein Magomaevaboff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Zapp.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomaevaboff tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Zapp smiles and moves away.
Magomaevaboff throws a low kick but Zapp moves out of range easily.
Magomaevaboff is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zapp can do to turn this around?
Magomaevaboff takes a swing at Zapp's ribcage but misses.
Zapp shoots in but no luck this time.
Zapp with a poor takedown
and Magomaevaboff counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zapp fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T1#
A punch lands to the side of Zapp 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A low kick lands for Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff connects with a body shot that sends Zapp's belly button to the back.
Zapp misses with a takedown
and Magomaevaboff cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Magomaevaboff looks to land a combination. Zapp sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Zapp tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Magomaevaboff counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nice uppercut there from Magomaevaboff.
Zapp misses with a takedown attempt - Magomaevaboff sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Magomaevaboff feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Magomaevaboff seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Magomaevaboff wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zapp fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Zapp misses with a takedown
and Magomaevaboff cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zapp is breathing heavily.
Zapp misses with a takedown attempt
and Magomaevaboff counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Magomaevaboff connects with a good right hand that stumbles Zapp. Zapp circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#ROC#Zapp is rocked!
Zapp goes for a double leg but Magomaevaboff avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Magomaevaboff continues to drive forward.
Zapp is still on wobbly legs! Can Magomaevaboff finish him?
Zapp leaves his chin hanging out and Magomaevaboff seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Zapp crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Husein Magomaevaboff! |
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Event:
Madness Fright Night 37
Date: May 27, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Howlett leaves Zapp with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Zapp fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Howlett's coach down at The Forge was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Howlett's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#TD#
Zapp drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Zapp's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Howlett really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zapp. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Howlett avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zapp will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Howlett working a defensive guard here.
Howlett looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zapp is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Zapp drops back, looking for a kneebar! Howlett looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Howlett looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Howlett! #REVB#
Zapp tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Howlett is looking to take a break and control but Zapp is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Zapp's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Zapp is looking to reverse the position.
Zapp isn't going anywhere.
Zapp is looking to reverse the position.
Zapp is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Zapp keeping hold of Howlett's head, controlling as best he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Zapp wants to control but Howlett is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Zapp is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Zapp slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Howlett being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zapp working a defensive guard here.
Howlett pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zapp is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Zapp manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Howlett manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Howlett wants to stand but Zapp is controlling the position.
Howlett working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Zapp drops back looking for a leg! Howlett is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Howlett manages to kick Zapp off! Zapp jumps back into Howlett's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Howlett can do anything to dispel that myth.
Zapp looking to pass the guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Zapp content to stall in guard here. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Howlett manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Zapp is trying to pull guard but Howlett turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Zapp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zapp on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zapp is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Howlett gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Howlett stops a takedown attempt from Zapp.
Zapp is trying to pull guard but Howlett has him pressed against the cage.
Howlett tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Howlett with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Johnny Zapp has been cut.
Howlett is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zapp is defending well for now.
Zapp is looking to take this one to the mat.
Zapp blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Zapp drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Howlett gets the underhooks and prevents it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Howlett dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Zapp's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Zapp shoots in and drives through. Howlett sprawls well.#TD#
Howlett tries to sprawl but Zapp drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Howlett has one foot on Zapp's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Zapp darts in looking for a takedown but Howlett gets double underhooks and turns Zapp into the cage.
Zapp looks for a takedown but Howlett sprawls well.
Howlett throws out a counter right but Zapp avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Zapp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zapp tries to score a power double leg takedown but Howlett sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zapp somewhat.
Howlett throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zapp.
Good leg kick by Howlett.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zapp fails with the takedown.#CL2#
Howlett clinches up with Zapp and pushes him back against the cage.
Zapp is looking for a takedown.
Zapp managing to block the knees to the body from Howlett.
#TD#
Zapp jumps into guard, dragging Howlett to the mat.
#SUB#
Zapp looking for a guillotine here but Howlett defends easily.
#T1#
Zapp looking to control.
#SUB#
Zapp is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zapp is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Zapp stands and throws Howlett's legs to the side, diving into side control.
You can see the frustration on Howlett's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Zapp tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Zapp has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T2#
Howlett sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Howlett is trying to maintain the position but Zapp is very close to passing his half guard.
Howlett makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Howlett.
Howlett is trying to control the position but Zapp postures up.
Zapp stands up over Howlett, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Howlett utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Zapp sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Howlett is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Zapp is controlling him.
Zapp wants to pass the guard but Howlett is keeping the position.
Zapp preventing the sweep.
Zapp seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Johnny Zapp overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zapp postures up.
#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.#SUB#
Zapp drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Howlett dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Howlett wants to control from the top but Zapp keeps moving.
Howlett tries to stand but Zapp is controlling from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Howlett throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zapp.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Howlett showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Johnny Zapp's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Howlett displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zapp.
Howlett tries to close the distance and clinch but Zapp swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zapp goes for a double leg but Howlett avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Howlett continues to drive forward.
Zapp shoots in but Howlett avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Howlett is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Zapp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Howlett tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zapp swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Howlett tries to clinch up.
Zapp shoots in for a takedown but Howlett shows good takedown defense.
Howlett throws a push kick but Zapp slaps the foot to one side.
Howlett throws a chopping leg kick but Zapp manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Howlett slaps away a takedown attempt from Zapp, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zapp shoots in for a takedown but Howlett shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Howlett tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Howlett is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Howlett tries to clinch there but Zapp circles away.
#CL#
Howlett gets tackled into the cage by Zapp. Zapp maintains the clinch. #T1#
With the fighters up against the cage, Howlett throws an elbow but misses.
Howlett lands an elbow just above Zapp 's eye.
Howlett misses with an elbow strike.
Zapp tries to score a body lock takedown but Howlett shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Zapp blocks the elbow strike.
Howlett misses with an elbow strike.
Howlett landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zapp is trying to pull guard but Howlett turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Howlett tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zapp avoids it.
Zapp tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Howlett just stands there and leans against the cage.
Zapp drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Howlett gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Howlett stalling in the clinch but Zapp improves position.
Howlett has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zapp tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Howlett just stands there and leans against the cage.
Zapp tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Howlett missing with knees to the body.
Howlett comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Zapp has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Howlett is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD#
Zapp pulls Howlett into guard.
#T2#
Zapp keeping moving, preventing Howlett from controlling successfully.
Howlett wanted to stand there but Zapp had control of the position.
Howlett trying to control the position from guard on top but Zapp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Howlett makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Howlett trying to control the position from guard on top but Zapp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zapp seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#T3#
Howlett wants to control from the top but Zapp keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Zapp with a hook.
Zapp tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Howlett swivels and escapes.#CL#
Zapp gets a clinch.
Johnny Zapp has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zapp lands a left hand that snaps the head of Howlett backwards.
Howlett content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Howlett tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Zapp fails to pull guard.
Zapp avoids a wild elbow strike from Howlett.
Howlett gets underhooks to prevent Zapp's takedown attempt.
Howlett scores a nice knee to the body.
Howlett lands an elbow just above Zapp 's eye.
Howlett lands an elbow just above Zapp 's eye.
Zapp is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Howlett pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Howlett putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Zapp in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#T4#
Howlett with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stalling in the clinch from Howlett.
Howlett lands a damaging elbow.
Zapp jumps guard but Howlett stands there with Zapp around his waist. Zapp gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Zapp jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Howlett walks away with a smile on his face. Zapp gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Johnny Zapp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Howlett moves into the clinch successfully.
Howlett tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Zapp is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Howlett to keep the fight standing.
Howlett throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Zapp tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Howlett just stands there and leans against the cage.
Howlett is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Howlett unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Zapp jumps guard but Howlett turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Zapp wants a takedown but no success here.
Zapp misses with a hook from the clinch.
James Howlett is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Howlett is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zapp is defending well for now.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Howlett comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Howlett winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Howlett! |
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Event:
Madness 45 Kocak vs Ferreira
Date: Apr 25, 2020 |
#R1#
Zapp with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gorohov to score with a decent uppercut.
Gorohov connects with a single shot there.#CL#
Zapp gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gorohov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gorohov is pressed up against the cage. Zapp has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gorohov down to the mat. Gorohov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gorohov has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Gorohov stuffs the takedown.
Gorohov scores with a jab to the head.
#CL#
Zapp gets a clinch.
Zapp prevents a body shot from Gorohov.
Zapp fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Zapp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gorohov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#BC2#
Gorohov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zapp takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL#
Zapp clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gorohov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gorohov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zapp takes an elbow to the forehead.
Zapp jumps guard but Gorohov stands there with Zapp around his waist. Zapp gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Gorohov fails to land.
Gorohov lands a right hand.
Zapp blocks the elbow strike.
#T1#
Gorohov lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Johnny Zapp has been cut.#BC2#
Gorohov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gorohov fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice body punch from Gorohov. #CL#
Zapp darts in and clinches Gorohov up against the cage.#TD#
Zapp pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Gorohov stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Zapp throws up his legs and catches Gorohov in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Gorohov tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Zapp! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Johnny Zapp!
In his post fight interview, Johnny Zapp started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Madness Fright Night 27
Date: Feb 26, 2020 |
#R1##CL2#
Manzsfield gets tackled into the cage by Zapp. Zapp maintains the clinch.
Manzsfield blocks an uppercut.
Manzsfield blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Zapp.
Zapp doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zapp.
Zapp scores with a shoulder strike.
Zapp swings wildly with an uppercut but Manzsfield uses good head movement to avoid it.
Manzsfield prevents a body shot from Zapp.
Zapp lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Manzsfield backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zapp doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zapp swings wildly with an uppercut but Manzsfield uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zapp misses with the head strike.
#T1#
A body shot lands from Zapp.
Zapp lands a nice shot to the body.
Zapp lands a body shot in the clinch.
Manzsfield is breathing heavily.
Zapp scores with a shot to the side of Manzsfield's head.
Zapp lands a right hand.
Zapp lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zapp lands a right hand.
Zapp works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Zapp lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zapp goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zapp lands a hook that snaps the head of Manzsfield backwards.
Zapp misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zapp tries a body shot but Manzsfield blocks it.
#T2#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zapp.
Zapp lands a hook that snaps the head of Manzsfield backwards.
Zapp lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Zapp lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Zapp.
Manzsfield's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Zapp pushes Manzsfield back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Manzsfield prevents a body shot from Zapp.
Zapp misses with a body punch.
Zapp lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Manzsfield backwards.
A short right from Zapp on the inside.
A short left from Zapp. #T3#
Zapp working aggressively here.
Zapp struggles to land a body shot inside as Manzsfield controls his hands.
Zapp lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Manzsfield backwards.
Manzsfield takes a shot to the head.
Zapp tries a body shot but Manzsfield blocks it.
Zapp looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Zapp tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zapp tries to work over Manzsfield's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zapp working aggressively here.
Zapp stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Zapp swings wildly with an uppercut but Manzsfield uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zapp scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Zapp fails to land. #T4#
Zapp misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zapp misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zapp working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Zapp has a couple of punches blocked by Manzsfield.
Zapp scores with a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Zapp.
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!
Zapp misses with the head strike.
Zapp working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Zapp lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zapp working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC2#
Manzsfield is rocked!
Zapp unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Manzsfield! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Zapp is unloading with more strikes now! Manzsfield drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Zapp!
A very excited looking Johnny Zapp 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.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Bogger moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice body punch from Zapp. #TD2#
Zapp gets a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Bogger has one foot on Zapp's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Bogger fails to land with a series of punches.
Bogger lands an overhand right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bogger's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Zapp connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bogger scrambles back to his feet.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bogger!
#CUT#
It looks like Johnny Zapp has been cut.#TD2#
Zapp closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bogger's guard.
Zapp throwing strikes but missing.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Bogger wants to stand and escape but Zapp is having none of it.
Zapp wants to control from the top but Bogger keeps moving.
Bogger keeping full guard, as Zapp tries to pass. #T1#
Zapp postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zapp postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zapp trying to control the position from guard on top but Bogger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zapp pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bogger is keeping the position for now.
Zapp sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bogger wants to get back to his feet but Zapp is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Zapp wants to control from the top but Bogger keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bogger cracks Zapp with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bogger misses with a two punch combination.
#T2##TD2#
Zapp gets a double leg takedown into Bogger's guard.
Zapp won't allow Bogger to get back to his feet.
Bogger looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Bogger keeping full guard, as Zapp tries to pass.
Zapp throws a big right hand that misses.
Bogger wants to get back to his feet but Zapp is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Zapp throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Zapp is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Zapp stops Bogger from standing up. #SUB2#
Zapp thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Zapp stops Bogger from standing up. #T3##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bogger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bogger works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bogger connects with a leg kick. Zapp looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Zapp throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bogger lands a leg kick that knocks Zapp off balance momentarily.
Bogger fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Johnny Zapp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zapp gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bogger.
Bogger moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Bogger was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Bogger is looking to slow Zapp down with leg kicks. #TD2#
Bogger gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Zapp to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bogger keeping moving, preventing Zapp from controlling successfully.
Zapp being controlled here momentarily. #T4#
Bogger is trying to control the position but Zapp postures up.
Bogger keeping full guard, as Zapp tries to pass. #ES#
Bogger uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Bogger feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Zapp's calf.
Bogger tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD2#
Zapp bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Bogger throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#TD2#
Zapp closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bogger to the mat! Bogger manages to get full guard.
Zapp pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bogger is keeping the position for now.
Zapp prevents Bogger from getting back to his feet.
Bogger has Zapp pulled in close to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Bogger dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Zapp's cut.
That's time! Bogger's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Zapp takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Zapp looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bogger is fending him off so far but Zapp persists. Nope, Bogger circles away and we're back to standing.
Zapp swings for the body but Bogger moves out of range.
#TD2#
Zapp scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Zapp wants to free his trapped foot but Bogger is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bogger tries to kick Zapp off but Zapp keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Zapp trying to mount his opponent but Bogger defends it.
Zapp seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bogger does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zapp trying to mount his opponent but Bogger defends it.
Bogger is looking to escape.
Zapp wants to pass the guard but Bogger is defending well. #T1#
Bogger is trying to stand up here but Zapp is controlling him well. #SUB2#
Zapp is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Johnny Zapp has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bogger is in trouble now - Zapp has advanced to mount!
Zapp won't let Bogger get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Bogger wants to hold on but Zapp pushes him away.
Bogger's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Bogger holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Zapp tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Zapp looking to ground and pound but Bogger is blocking nicely.
Bogger tries to hold on but Zapp postures up.
Bogger wants to get back to his feet.
#T2#
Zapp misses with a head shot.
Bogger wants to get back to his feet.
Zapp throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Bogger is looking to improve his position but Zapp isn't that keen on the idea.
BOOM! Zapp connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Zapp controlling from mount. #SUB2#
Zapp 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 Zapp!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Johnny Zapp!
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