Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Byzantium 26
Date: Jan 23, 2021

#R1#
A nice combination there by Horn. #CUT2#It looks like Zimba Zimbawa has been cut.
Horn tries a head kick but it misses.
Zimbawa appears to be looking for a big counter.
Horn looks to throw a body kick
and Zimbawa counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Horn looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Horn lands a nice looking kick to the body. Zimbawa takes a step back to recover.
Horn moves into range and lands a nice body kick. #CL#
Zimbawa closes the distance and clinches.
Zimbawa has Horn pressed against the cage, preventing Horn from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
I was talking to Zimbawa's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Horn has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Horn working hard to break the clinch.
Horn wants to get back to striking at distance but Zimbawa won't allow it.
Horn wants to get back to striking at distance but Zimbawa won't allow it.
Zimbawa will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Horn up against the cage.
Horn is trying to force a seperation but Zimbawa has the dominant position.
Zimbawa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
A frustrated look appears on Horn's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Horn wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Zimbawa taking a breather.#TD#
Zimbawa jumps guard.
Zimbawa is controlling Horn's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Horn wants to get up but he can't break Zimbawa's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Zimbawa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Horn is one step ahead there.
Zimbawa is pulling down on Horn's head to control his posture. #SU2#
Zimbawa is working an open guard so Horn takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL#
Horn gets tackled into the cage by Zimbawa. Zimbawa maintains the clinch. #T2#
Zimbawa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Horn's efforts to push away.
Zimbawa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Horn's efforts to push away.
Horn takes a shot to the head.
Zimbawa leaning against his opponent.
Horn tries to break the clinch but Zimbawa is controlling the position.
Zimbawa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Horn's efforts to push away.
Zimbawa will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Horn up against the cage.
Horn is trying to break free.
Horn is trying to break free.
Horn is looking to break free of the clinch but Zimbawa has double underhooks. #T3#
Horn wants to break the clinch but can't.
Horn working hard to break the clinch.#TD#
Zimbawa pulls guard.
Horn trying to stand up but can't free himself from Zimbawa's guard.
Horn must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Zimbawa is pulling down on Horn's head to control his posture. #SU2#
Horn stands up from Zimbawa's guard - Horn perhaps looking for a knockout.
Zimbawa connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T4#
Zimbawa blocks a head kick by Horn.
Horn lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Horn swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Zimbawa counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Horn is trying to maintain the position but Zimbawa is very close to passing his half guard.
Still in half guard, Zimbawa seems content to control.
Horn is looking to escape.
Zimbawa perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Zimbawa passes to side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Horn tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Zimbawa wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Zimbawa passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Horn!
Zimbawa controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Zimbawa looking for a guillotine from mount but Horn is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zimba Zimbawa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zimba Zimbawa's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A lazy body kick from Horn #TD#
so Zimbawa counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Horn is trying to keep Zimbawa in close.
Zimbawa sitting in guard here, content to control.
Zimbawa'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.
Further stalling from Zimbawa.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Zimbawa is stinking the place up with his stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zimbawa won't allow Horn to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Horn looking for a sweep. Not yet Horn, not yet.
Zimbawa controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
No joy there for Horn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zimbawa misses with the combination.
A countering left hand to the body from Horn misses.
Horn throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Zimbawa counters by clinching up.
A frustrated look appears on Horn's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Horn is looking to break free of the clinch but Zimbawa has double underhooks.
Horn tries to break the clinch but Zimbawa is controlling the position.
Zimbawa has Horn pressed against the cage, preventing Horn from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Zimbawa manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Zimbawa prevents Horn from breaking the clinch.#T2#
Horn wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD#
Zimbawa decides to pull guard.
Zimbawa is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Zimbawa 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.
Zimba Zimbawa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Horn trying to stand up but can't free himself from Zimbawa's guard.
Horn stopping the sweep attempt from Zimbawa.
Zimbawa pulls Horn in close to prevent any damage.
Horn wants to stand and escape but instead Zimbawa has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##T3#
Zimbawa looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Horn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zimbawa controlling from the top position.
Zimbawa won't allow Horn to get back to his feet.
Horn is trying to control the position but Zimbawa postures up. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Zimbawa is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Zimbawa sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Horn wants to stand up but Zimbawa is controlling him. #ES2#
Horn pushes Zimbawa off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Horn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Horn throws a combination that misses #TD#
so Zimbawa counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Horn is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Zimbawa stops Horn from standing up.
Zimbawa controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zimbawa has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zimba Zimbawa dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Zimba Zimbawa's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Horn gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Zimbawa to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Zimbawa is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Zimbawa drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Zimbawa jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Horn wants to stand but Zimbawa is controlling the position.
Zimbawa sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horn wants to stand and escape but Zimbawa is having none of it.
Zimbawa stays in close to Horn's body and controls the position. #T1#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Zimbawa.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Horn lands with a kick to the temple. Zimbawa shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Horn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Horn scores with a head kick. Zimbawa tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#ROC2#Zimbawa is rocked!
Anthony Horn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Horn lands a two punch combo.
Oh Zimbawa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zimbawa blocks a head kick by Horn.
Zimbawa moves out of range as Horn throws a body kick.
Horn lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Horn lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Anthony Horn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Horn throws a sloppy head kick and Zimbawa moves out of range easily.
Horn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Some wild striking there from Horn.
Zimbawa feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Zimbawa seems to have got his legs back now.#T2#
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!
Horn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Horn lands with a nice body punch.
Zimbawa blocks a leg kick.#TD#
Zimbawa closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Horn did well to prevent Zimbawa getting side control.
Zimbawa controlling the action here.
Zimbawa continues to hold on tight.#SUB#
Zimbawa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Horn is just riding it out for now. Zimbawa eventually gives up the hold.
Zimbawa wants to free his trapped foot but Horn is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T3#
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #SUB#
Zimbawa is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Zimbawa content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Zimbawa works his foot free and advances to mount.
Zimbawa takes Horn's back.
Zimbawa is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Zimba Zimbawa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Horn rolls, trying to escape but Zimbawa keeps control of the position.
Zimbawa is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Horn trying to get back to his feet but Zimbawa is in full control for now. #SUB#
Zimbawa is looking for the choke from the back position but Horn is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Zimbawa is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Horn won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Zimbawa off his unconscious opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Zimba Zimbawa!

Event: Byzantium 23
Date: Jan 01, 2021

#R1#
Dent tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Zimbawa leaves Dent with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Zimbawa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dent has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dent looks for a takedown but Zimbawa sprawls well.
Zimbawa misses with the body kick#TD#
and Dent counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Dent pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zimbawa is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dent sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Zimbawa's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zimbawa is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Dent is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T1##SUB#
Dent is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Zimbawa sees it coming and defends easily.
Zimbawa wants to control but Dent is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Zimbawa manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Dent postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Zimbawa is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Dent, into his guard. #REVB#
Zimbawa sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2##SUB#
Dent looking for a guillotine here but Zimbawa defends easily. #SUB#
Dent escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zimbawa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dent is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Dent is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Zimbawa content to stall in guard here.
Zimbawa trying to control the position from guard on top but Dent is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Zimbawa slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Dent has his foot on Zimbawa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zimbawa works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Dent is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zimbawa defends well.#SU2#
Zimbawa stands up from Dent's guard - Zimbawa perhaps looking for a knockout.
Dent goes for a double leg but Zimbawa avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Zimbawa continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Dent. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zimbawa scores with a shot to the side of Dent's head.
Dent wants a takedown but no success here. #T4#
Zimbawa lands a nice uppercut.
Dent looking for a takedown.
Dent wants to take the fight to the mat but Zimbawa manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Zimbawa connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dent's face. #CUT2#It looks like Bobby Dent has been cut.#BC2#
Zimbawa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dent shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zimbawa as he avoids it easily.
Zimbawa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zimbawa throws a series of strikes that have Dent backpedaling.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zimbawa lands a really nice looking cross but Dent seems unphased.
Dent looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Zimbawa lands with a nice combination. Dent backs away looking to recover.
Zimbawa throws a nice looking combination but Dent bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dent changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Zimbawa connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dent takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Zimbawa lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zimba Zimbawa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Dent's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Zimbawa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dent avoids it really well and circles away.
Dent takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dent takes one on the chin but seems OK. #ROC2#Dent is rocked!
Zimbawa batters Dent with a massive right followed by a huge left! Dent is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Zimbawa lands a final crushing right hand to drop Dent to the mat with a gruesome thud! Zimbawa is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Zimba Zimbawa!
The defeated Bobby Dent had this to say: 'Someone must of spiked my tea because I should of won this fight.'.

Event: Byzantium 19
Date: Dec 02, 2020

#R1#
Zimbawa tries to close the distance and clinch but Tell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tell misses with a takedown
and Zimbawa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tell dives in for a single leg takedown but Zimbawa sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
It seemed like Zimbawa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zimbawa is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tell gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Zimbawa tries to pull guard but Tell won't allow it.
Zimbawa wants a takedown.
Wilem Tell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zimba Zimbawa.
Zimbawa changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tell fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Zimbawa scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zimbawa swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tell.#T1#
A punch combination from Tell misses.
Tell throws a nice looking combination but Zimbawa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL#
Tell clinches up with Zimbawa and pushes him back against the cage.
Tell is trying to pull guard but Zimbawa has him pressed against the cage.
Tell is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Zimbawa gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
We've been hearing reports that Tell has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tell takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Zimbawa struggles to land a body shot inside as Tell controls his hands.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#TD#
Tell pulls guard effortlessly.
Zimbawa makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Zimbawa trying to control but Tell is working from the bottom.
Zimbawa throwing strikes from guard but Tell blocks nicely. #T2#
Tell keeping moving, preventing Zimbawa from controlling successfully.
Zimbawa scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Tell has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zimbawa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tell keeping moving, preventing Zimbawa from controlling successfully.
Tell working a defensive guard here.
Tell lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Zimbawa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zimbawa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zimbawa wants to sweep but no luck.
Zimbawa working a defensive guard here. #T3#
Tell wants to control from the top but Zimbawa keeps moving.
Zimbawa working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Zimbawa has his foot on Tell's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tell works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Zimbawa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tell defends well.
Tell trying to control the position from guard on top but Zimbawa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zimbawa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tell is fighting to break Zimbawa's control of his arms but Zimbawa is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tell sitting in guard, not really doing much.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Tell shoots in but no luck this time.
Zimbawa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tell or perhaps it was just good defense by Zimbawa, which made it look bad.
Zimbawa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zimbawa misses with a low kick as Tell jumps back.
Tell tries to counter by clinching up but Zimbawa breaks away and moves out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zimbawa scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wilem Tell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zimbawa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tell slaps away a takedown attempt from Zimbawa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tell swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Zimba Zimbawa 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#
Zimbawa shoots in but Tell avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tell throwing a counter right hand but Zimbawa manages to avoid it.#CL#
Zimbawa gets tackled into the cage by Tell. Tell maintains the clinch.
Tell just leaning against Zimbawa, taking a breather.
Tell can't get the takedown.
Tell wants to get back to striking at distance but Zimbawa won't allow it. #TD#
Tell jumps guard and drags Zimbawa to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zimbawa distracts Tell with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Zimbawa postures up. #SUB#
Zimbawa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tell has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Zimbawa has managed to get both his arms back between Tell's legs - danger averted.
Zimbawa makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T1#
Tell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zimbawa trying to control but Tell is working from the bottom.
Zimbawa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zimbawa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zimbawa with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Zimbawa has gone for a leg lock! Tell slips out almost immediately though and dives into Zimbawa's guard.

Zimbawa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tell is one step ahead there.
Tell throwing strikes but missing.
Zimbawa trying to control the position here.
Tell postures up. #T2##SUB2#
Zimbawa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tell controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zimbawa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zimbawa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tell scoring with some ground and pound.
Tell showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Zimbawa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Zimbawa has momentary wrist control but Tell slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Zimbawa has his foot on Tell's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tell works his way back into a safe position though.
Zimbawa is controlling Tell's posture.
Zimbawa keeping moving, preventing Tell from controlling successfully. #T3#
Tell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Tell avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tell landing with the ground and pound.
Tell scoring with some ground and pound. #CUT#It looks like Zimba Zimbawa has been cut.
Tell trying to control the position from guard on top but Zimbawa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tell has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Zimbawa wants to sweep here but Tell controlling him for the moment.
Tell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zimbawa can do to turn this around?
Tell working some strikes from top position.
Zimbawa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4#
Tell showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zimbawa looking to control.
Zimbawa is pulling down on Tell's head to control his posture.
Zimbawa is trying to keep Tell in close.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Tell preventing the sweep.
Wilem Tell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zimbawa 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.
Zimbawa looking to control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wilem Tell dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Zimba Zimbawa's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Tell scores with a takedown into Zimbawa's guard.
Tell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zimbawa trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Zimbawa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tell defends well.#SUB2#
Zimbawa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Tell drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tell jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Tell postures up. #T1#
Tell working some strikes from top position.
Zimbawa controls Tell momentarily but Tell frees himself.
Tell content to stall in guard here.
Tell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tell is looking to work some ground and pound but Zimbawa has wrist control.
Tell throwing strikes from guard but Zimbawa blocks nicely.
Tell postures up in Zimbawa's guard and throws a big left but Zimbawa blocks it.
Tell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tell has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Zimbawa is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2#
Zimbawa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tell defends it easily.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tell lands a couple of elbows.
Tell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zimbawa has control of Tell's left arm, preventing Tell from doing any damage.
Tell throwing strikes but missing.
Tell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zimbawa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tell.
Zimbawa working a defensive guard here.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Zimbawa misses with a looping right.#T3#
Zimbawa throws a right and a left that Tell avoids nicely. #TD#
Tell shoots in and bounces Zimbawa off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Zimbawa 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.
Zimbawa trying to keep a closed guard but Tell is proving a slippery customer.
Tell engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Wilem Tell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tell seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Zimbawa for as long as he can get away with.
Zimba Zimbawa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Tell throws a big right hand that misses.
Zimbawa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Tell sitting in guard here, content to control.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Zimbawa fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tell checks it well.
Tell shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zimbawa as he avoids it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zimbawa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tell as he jumps to the side.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wilem Tell showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tell has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Wilem Tell!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Wilem Tell!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Wilem Tell!

Wilem Tell wins by unanimous decision!
Wilem Tell was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Byzantium 15
Date: Nov 07, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rockhold misses the jab.
A left lands for Rockhold.#CUT#It looks like Zimba Zimbawa has been cut.
Rockhold could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Zimbawa checks a leg kick.
Zimbawa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rockhold as he avoids it easily.
Rockhold throws a low kick, looking for Zimbawa's leg but Zimbawa calmly moves out of range. #CL#
Rockhold fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zimbawa, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Rockhold pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#KD#
Rockhold drops Zimbawa with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Zimbawa looks back up at him and smiles so Rockhold waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Zimbawa is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Rockhold has closed the distance and engaged Zimbawa in a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC#
Rockhold escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rockhold throws a series of punches but Zimbawa moves out of range.
Zimbawa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rockhold defends it well.
Zimbawa moves in looking to clinch but Rockhold pushes him off.#T1#
Zimbawa lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
No joy there for Zimbawa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A big right from Rockhold misses.
Zimbawa tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Rockhold clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Rockhold's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Rockhold takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Rockhold breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Rockhold takes the fight into the clinch.
Rockhold makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
Zimbawa tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rockhold just stands there and leans against the cage.
Zimbawa can't get the takedown.
Alexander Rockhold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zimba Zimbawa.#BC#
Rockhold pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rockhold misses with a few strikes there.
Zimbawa wants to counter with a clinch but Rockhold pushes him away.
Rockhold with a lazy takedown attempt
and Zimbawa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rockhold takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rockhold stuffs the takedown attempt from Zimbawa. Zimbawa gets slowly back to his feet.
Rockhold shoots and misses
and Zimbawa counters with a stiff right hand.
Zimbawa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rockhold avoids it really well and circles away.#T3#
Zimbawa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rockhold circles away.
Rockhold throws the left hand but Zimbawa avoids the punch easily.
Sloppy strikes from Rockhold. Those never looked like landing. #TD#
Rockhold closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rockhold lands in his opponent's guard.
Zimbawa wants to sweep here but Rockhold controlling him for the moment.
Rockhold stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zimbawa swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SU#
Zimbawa is working an open guard so Rockhold takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T4#
Rockhold ducks right into an uppercut from Zimbawa. #CL#
Rockhold has Zimbawa up against the cage in a clinch.
Zimbawa jumps guard but Rockhold stands there with Zimbawa around his waist. Zimbawa gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rockhold stops a takedown attempt from Zimbawa. #BC#
Rockhold escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zimbawa misses with a body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Rockhold misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Rockhold dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zimba Zimbawa's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Rockhold turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jab from Rockhold.
Zimba Zimbawa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zimbawa circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Rockhold. Zimbawa falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Rockhold!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexander Rockhold!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 17, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Zabransky darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Zimbawa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Zimbawa is not content to let Zabransky control the position.
Zimbawa gets full guard.
Zimbawa looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zabransky trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zabransky controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Zimbawa has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2#
Zimbawa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zabransky doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zabransky manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Zabransky wants to control from the top but Zimbawa keeps moving.
Zimbawa pulls Zabransky in close to prevent any damage. #T2##SUB2#
Zimbawa is looking for a triangle but Zabransky pushes his legs off easily.
Zabransky stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zimbawa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zimbawa trying to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zimbawa keeping moving, preventing Zabransky from controlling successfully. #T3#
Zimbawa is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Zimbawa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Zabransky has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Zimbawa is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Zimbawa seems to be looking for submissions.
Zimbawa working the head and body with strikes. #T4#
Zimbawa working over Zabransky with some ground and pound. Zabransky looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Zabransky trying to control but Zimbawa postures up.
Zabransky is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Zimbawa is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Zimbawa is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Zabransky sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Zimbawa is working for a submission of some sort.
Zabransky flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Zimbawa seems to be working for a kimura but Zabransky defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zimba Zimbawa dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Zimbawa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Zabransky gets a clinch.
Zabransky misses with a knee to the head.
Zimbawa has Zabransky pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Zabransky manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've been informed that Zimbawa has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Zabransky is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Zimbawa to keep the fight standing.
Zabransky comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Zabransky lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zabransky looking for a takedown. #TD#
Zabransky has clasped his hands together around Zimbawa's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Zimbawa tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Zimbawa is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Zabransky missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Zimbawa is doing well to control the position and prevent Zabransky from advancing to side control.
Zimbawa regains full guard. Nicely done.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Zimbawa holds on and takes a little breather.
Zimbawa manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zabransky manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Zabransky is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Zimbawa wants to control from the top but Zabransky keeps moving. #T2#
Zimbawa with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Zimbawa is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Zimbawa connects with a couple of short punches.
Zimbawa working some strikes from top position.
Zimbawa trying to control but Zabransky is working from the bottom.
Zimbawa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Zabransky scores with a one two! Zimbawa had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Zimbawa throws a nice looking combination but Zabransky bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zabransky gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Zimbawa counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dusan Zabransky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zimbawa lands a really nice looking cross but Zabransky seems unphased.
Dusan Zabransky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Zimbawa closes the distance and clinches. #T4#
The referee is keeping an eye on Zimbawa - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #TD2#
Zimbawa ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Zimbawa no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Zimbawa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zimbawa is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Zimbawa is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zabransky is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Zimbawa's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Zimbawa's back!
Zimbawa looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Zimbawa might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Zabransky haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Dusan Zabransky will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Zabransky tries to clinch up
enabling Zimbawa to counter with a crisp jab.
Zabransky connects with a body shot.
Zabransky misses with a takedown attempt #TD2#
and Zimbawa counters with a shoot takedown. Zabransky fights it but they end up in guard. #ES#
Zabransky pushes Zimbawa off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Zabransky tries to clinch but Zimbawa moves away
and Zimbawa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Zabransky thinking.
Zimbawa swats away the attempt to clinch by Zabransky.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zabransky doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Zimbawa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1##TD2#
Zimbawa drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Zimbawa is trying to get an arm triangle but Zabransky is defending well.
Zabransky is not content to let Zimbawa control the position. #SUB2#
Zimbawa in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Zabransky is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Zimba Zimbawa!
The defeated Dusan Zabransky had this to say: 'No, tak jsem kokot.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 12, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Fratelli drives through and clinches with Zimbawa against the cage.
Good body shot from Fratelli.
Fratelli content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Fratelli jumps guard but Zimbawa stands there with Fratelli around his waist. Fratelli gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fratelli tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Zimbawa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Zimbawa has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fratelli is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Fratelli is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Zimba Zimbawa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sonny Fratelli.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Fratelli pulls Zimbawa into guard.
Zimbawa sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Zimbawa preventing the sweep. #T1#
Zimbawa looking to sit in guard and control but Fratelli gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Fratelli looking to sit in guard and control but Zimbawa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Fratelli not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fratelli looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zimbawa is one step ahead there.
Fratelli is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Zimbawa is controlling him. #SUB#
Zimbawa drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Zimbawa jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fratelli working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zimbawa. #T2#
Zimbawa wants to control from the top but Fratelli keeps moving. #SUB#
Zimbawa drops back looking for a leg! Fratelli is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fratelli manages to kick Zimbawa off! Zimbawa jumps back into Fratelli's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Fratelli looking for a guillotine here but Zimbawa defends easily.
Zimbawa looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Zimbawa being controlled here momentarily.
Zimbawa scoring with punches to the head and body. #T3#
Zimbawa working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fratelli's head.#SUB2#
Fratelli is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Zimbawa is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Zimbawa 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.
Zimbawa preventing the sweep.
Zimbawa makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fratelli is trying to control the position but Zimbawa postures up.
Zimbawa trying to control but Fratelli is working from the bottom.
Fratelli really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zimbawa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Zimbawa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Zimbawa works over Fratelli with some ground and pound from guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fratelli can do anything to dispel that myth.#T4#
Fratelli controls Zimbawa momentarily but Zimbawa frees himself.
Zimbawa trying to control the position from guard on top but Fratelli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fratelli 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.
Zimbawa postures up and lands a big shot to Fratelli's brow. #SUB#
Zimbawa 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.
Fratelli keeping moving, preventing Zimbawa from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Zimbawa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fratelli has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Zimbawa has managed to get both his arms back between Fratelli's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zimba Zimbawa dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A nice combination there by Zimbawa.
Zimbawa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fratelli.
Zimbawa is looking to counter the offense by Fratelli and move into the clinch.
Zimbawa doesn't manage to clinch there - Fratelli circles away. #CL2#
Fratelli drives through and clinches with Zimbawa against the cage.
Fratelli tries to pull guard but Zimbawa forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Fratelli working Zimbawa over with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Fratelli pulls Zimbawa into guard.
Fratelli looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zimbawa has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Zimbawa drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Zimbawa jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fratelli throwing short punches from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Zimbawa drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Zimbawa jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fratelli looking to control.
Zimbawa slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Zimbawa 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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Fratelli holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
Zimbawa is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Fratelli is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Fratelli has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Fratelli preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fratelli looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Zimbawa is controlling Fratelli's posture.
Zimbawa controls Fratelli momentarily but Fratelli frees himself. #T3#
Zimbawa is adopting a defensive guard.
Fratelli looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Fratelli instigates a clinch. #TD#
Zimbawa has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Fratelli uses from the top position.
Zimbawa trying to keep a closed guard but Fratelli is proving a slippery customer.
Fratelli trying to stand up but can't free himself from Zimbawa's guard.#T4#
Zimbawa manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fratelli manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Fratelli looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zimbawa is one step ahead there.
Zimbawa trying to control but Fratelli is working from the bottom.
Fratelli not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zimbawa distracts Fratelli with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Zimbawa stopping the sweep attempt from Fratelli.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Zimba Zimbawa will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Fratelli connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #TD2#
Fratelli dives in and scores a takedown into Zimbawa's guard.
Zimbawa manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fratelli manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Fratelli controlling the position.#SUB#
Zimbawa drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Zimbawa jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Zimbawa is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zimbawa prevents Fratelli from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Fratelli looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zimbawa is in close to Fratelli's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Zimbawa is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Zimbawa lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Zimbawa drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Zimbawa jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fratelli keeping moving, preventing Zimbawa from controlling successfully.
Fratelli wants to sweep here but Zimbawa controlling him for the moment.
Zimbawa is working Fratelli over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T2#
Zimbawa postures up.
Zimbawa trying to control but Fratelli is working from the bottom.
Fratelli trying to control the position.
Zimbawa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SUB#
Zimbawa drops back looking for a leg! Fratelli is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fratelli manages to kick Zimbawa off! Zimbawa jumps back into Fratelli's guard.
Zimbawa trying to control but Fratelli is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Fratelli changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T3##CL2#
Fratelli has closed the distance and engaged Zimbawa in a clinch.
Fratelli fails to pull guard. #BC2#
Fratelli breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Zimbawa looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Fratelli!#SUB#
Zimbawa is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Fratelli is trying to escape and Zimbawa transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Fratelli is forced to tap! Nice work there by Zimbawa! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Zimba Zimbawa!

Event: Ash Pres: Biden vs. Fitzgerald
Date: Aug 23, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Wank with that takedown attempt.
Wank dives in and grabs Zimbawa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zimbawa pushes down on Wank's head and hops out.#TD#
Wank decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Wank is thwarting Zimbawa's attempts to control the position.
Zimbawa is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Wank is staying active.
Wank not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Wank is working for a submission of some sort.
Zimbawa is trying is best to control the position here.
Wank really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wank is trying to control the action in half guard but Zimbawa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Zimbawa is trying to control but can't.
Wank throwing shots but Zimbawa is blocking nicely.
Wank not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Zimbawa is pressing down on Wank's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1#
Wank loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Zimbawa is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Wank has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Zimbawa content to control rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wank on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Zimbawa thows a huge punch but Wank dodges it nicely.
Wank wants to get back to full guard.
Wank is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Zimbawa is trying to work for a kimura but Wank is defending well.
Zimbawa stops Wank from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Zimbawa is looking for a kimura but Wank is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Zimbawa to get the leverage. #T2#
Wank wants to get back to his feet.
Wank on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wank tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Zimbawa seems to be looking for submissions.
Zimbawa blocks the strikes from Wank.
Wank knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zimbawa on the ground.#SUB2#
Zimbawa looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Wank is trying to stand up here but Zimbawa is controlling him well.
Zimbawa is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Zimbawa looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Wank with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Wank wants to control but Zimbawa is keeping busy.
Zimbawa wants to pass to mount but Wank is defending the position. #SUB2#
Zimbawa in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Wank tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Zimbawa!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Zimba Zimbawa!

Event: Ashbourne Presents: Reign
Date: Jul 30, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zimbawa tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Choke counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Choke loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Zimbawa 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.
Choke working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Choke throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Choke postures up in Zimbawa's guard and throws a big left but Zimbawa blocks it.
Choke is looking to work some ground and pound but Zimbawa has wrist control.
Zimbawa trying to keep a closed guard but Choke is proving a slippery customer.
Zimbawa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Zimbawa holds on and takes a little breather.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zimbawa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Zimbawa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Choke tries to free his leg and advance position but Zimbawa is retaining full guard.
Choke passes Zimbawa's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Choke has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T1#
Zimbawa blocking the ground and pound attempt from Choke.
Choke thows a huge punch but Zimbawa dodges it nicely. #SUB#
Choke looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Zimbawa trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Choke is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zimbawa is just riding it out for now. Choke eventually gives up the hold.
Nice strikes from Choke there.
Zimbawa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Choke. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
Choke missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Zimbawa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Choke is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Choke is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zimbawa is just riding it out for now. Choke eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Choke is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Choke is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zimbawa has managed to free his arm - good work.
Choke thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zimbawa is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Choke's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Choke's back!
You can see the frustration on Choke's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Zimbawa connects with a big shot to the side of Choke's head. #T3#
Zimbawa doesn't have the hooks in and Choke manages to turn into his guard.
Choke working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Choke looking to pass the guard.
Zimbawa is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Choke drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Choke jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Zimbawa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've been informed that Zimbawa has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Choke throws a strike but Zimbawa rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Zimbawa with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zimbawa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Choke working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zimbawa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zimbawa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Choke has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Zimbawa should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Choke has tightened it up now! Zimbawa should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). David Choke!

Event: Ashbourne Presents: Duel
Date: Jul 09, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Senior is defended easily by Zimbawa.
Senior closes the distance but Zimbawa moves to the side
and Zimbawa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD2#
Zimbawa gets a double leg takedown into Senior's guard.
Zimbawa throwing strikes from guard but Senior blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zimbawa throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Senior working for a triangle but Zimbawa defends it easily.
Senior seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Zimbawa avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T1##SUB#
Senior escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zimbawa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Zimbawa trying to control the position from guard on top but Senior is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zimbawa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zimbawa scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Senior is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zimbawa defends well.#SUB#
Senior had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zimbawa defends it easily.#SUB#
Senior is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zimbawa defends well.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Zimbawa stands up over Senior, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Zimbawa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Senior. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Senior had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zimbawa defends it easily.
Zimbawa scoring with punches to the head and body.
Zimbawa wants to control from the top but Senior keeps moving. #SUB#
Zimbawa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Senior has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Zimbawa has managed to get both his arms back between Senior's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zimbawa is working Senior over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Zimbawa trying to control but Senior is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Senior is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Senior is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Senior is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Zimbawa is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Zimbawa trying to control the position from guard on top but Senior is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Zimbawa drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Zimbawa jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB#
Senior is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Zimbawa distracts Senior with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Zimbawa stands up over Senior, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Senior working for a triangle but Zimbawa defends it easily.
Zimbawa postures up in Senior's guard and throws a big left but Senior blocks it.
Senior keeping moving, preventing Zimbawa from controlling successfully.
Zimbawa might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Senior haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
We've been informed that Zimbawa has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Senior utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Senior has his foot on Zimbawa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zimbawa works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Senior is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Senior has momentary wrist control but Zimbawa slips an elbow through the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Zimba Zimbawa will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Zimbawa shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Senior napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Zimbawa is looking to take a break and control but Senior is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Joseph Senior overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Zimbawa thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Senior struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Zimbawa tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Zimbawa is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Senior knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1#
Check out the look on Zimbawa's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Senior stops Zimbawa from passing to mount. #SUB2#
Zimbawa is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Senior knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Senior's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Senior is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Zimbawa off and has taken his back!
Senior avoiding Zimbawa 's attempts to control his hands.
Zimbawa rolls, trying to escape but Senior keeps control of the position.
Zimbawa is breathing heavily.#T2#
Zimbawa keeps trying to improve his position.
Senior gets his hands free as Zimbawa looks to control. #SUB#
Senior is cranking Zimbawa's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Zimbawa! He's tightened the choke and Zimbawa is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joseph Senior!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 21, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Barnhart fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zimbawa, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Barnhart jumps into guard, dragging Zimbawa to the mat.
Zimbawa stopping the sweep attempt from Barnhart.
Zimbawa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Zimbawa has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Barnhart keeping moving, preventing Zimbawa from controlling successfully.
Barnhart pulls Zimbawa in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Zimbawa is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Barnhart is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Barnhart has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Zimbawa is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnhart pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zimbawa is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Barnhart distracts Zimbawa with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Barnhart trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnhart wants to get up but he can't break Zimbawa's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Zimbawa 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.
Zimbawa is pulling down on Barnhart's head to control his posture.
Zimbawa keeping full guard, as Barnhart tries to pass.
Barnhart stands up over Zimbawa, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Zimbawa is trying to control the position but Barnhart postures up.
Barnhart tries to free his leg and advance position but Zimbawa is retaining full guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Barnhart sitting in guard here, content to control.
Zimbawa manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Barnhart manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##SUB#
Zimbawa drops back, looking for a kneebar! Barnhart looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Barnhart looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Barnhart! #REVB#
Zimbawa sneaks back into half guard.
Barnhart trying to mount his opponent but Zimbawa defends it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Barnhart in particular looking to stall.
Zimbawa trying to hold on to Barnhart's head to control him but Barnhart postures up. #T3#
Barnhart tries to pass to full mount but Zimbawa defends it.
Zimbawa wants to control the action here but instead Barnhart manages to pass to full mount! #SU2#
Barnhart get's back to his feet.#TD2#
Barnhart scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Barnhart looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Barnhart lands with a punch from half guard.
Zimbawa controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Barnhart stalling. #T4#
Barnhart prevents Zimbawa from improving his position.
Barnhart seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Barnhart tries to pass the half guard into mount. Zimbawa knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Barnhart tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Zimbawa.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zimbawa trying to control from the bottom.
Barnhart content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Barnhart is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Zimbawa!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Barnhart dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Barnhart shoots in and drives through. Zimbawa sprawls well.
Nick Barnhart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Barnhart dives in and scores a takedown into Zimbawa's guard.
Zimbawa is trying to control the position but Barnhart postures up.
Barnhart has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barnhart advances position into side control!
Barnhart lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Barnhart controls the position from side control.#SUB2#
Barnhart is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Zimbawa knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zimbawa gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T1#
Zimbawa tries to roll over but Barnhart keeps him under control.#SU2#
Barnhart decides to return to a standing position.
Barnhart throws a head kick but Zimbawa moves out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Barnhart or perhaps it was just good defense by Zimbawa, which made it look bad.
Zimbawa with a jab.#TD2#
Barnhart scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Zimbawa prevents Barnhart from improving position. #T2#
Barnhart working away.
Barnhart moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #SU2#
Barnhart stands up and we're back to a striking position. #TD2#
Barnhart bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Barnhart lands some shots froms side control.
You can see the frustration on Zimbawa's face as Barnhart controls the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnhart looks up at the clock and then as Zimbawa takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Barnhart smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude! #SUB2#
Barnhart looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T3#
Zimbawa takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Zimbawa is trying to control Barnhart's posture but Barnhart avoids it.
Zimbawa is looking to regain half guard here but Barnhart keeps moving and retains side control.
Zimbawa can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Barnhart tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Barnhart has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Barnhart looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Zimbawa is working to avoid the ground and pound but Barnhart connects with a decent elbow. #SUB2#
Barnhart thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Barnhart works to advance to full mount. Zimbawa defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Zimbawa is looking to improve his position but Barnhart isn't that keen on the idea.
Zimbawa wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barnhart controls the position.#SUB2#
Barnhart working for the choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Barnhart 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! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Zimbawa enables Barnhart to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Zimbawa manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Nick Barnhart has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Zimbawa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Zimbawa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zimbawa is really struggling to control Barnhart but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Barnhart controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Barnhart stands and throws Zimbawa's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Zimbawa is looking for a sweep.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zimbawa can't do much from the bottom here.
Zimbawa takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#T1#
Barnhart 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 Zimbawa's shoulder. That is not cool. #SUB2#
Barnhart is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Zimbawa knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Barnhart cracks Zimbawa with an elbow. That is naaassty.
You can see the frustration on Zimbawa's face as Barnhart controls the position.
Zimbawa takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Barnhart slows the pace down.
Zimbawa tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.#T2#
Barnhart tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Barnhart with good strikes from the mount here!#ROC2#Zimbawa is rocked!#SUB2#
Barnhart working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Oh Zimbawa is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zimbawa is trying desperately to improve position.
Barnhart sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Zimbawa seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB2#
Barnhart looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Barnhart tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Zimbawa is trying to reverse the position but instead Barnhart has taken his back - oops!
Barnhart controlling the position well here. Zimbawa rolled but Barnhart kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Zimbawa is covering up but some of the strikes from Barnhart are getting through and doing damage.
Barnhart lands strikes from the back and Zimbawa isn't doing enough to escape the position. The referee steps in to end the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Barnhart!

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