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Event:
DARE 38
Date: Apr 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Zolner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Newton misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Newton closes the distance and clinches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Newton scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Newton throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Zolner breaks from the clinch.
Zolner displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CL#
Newton moves into range and clinches up with Zolner.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton lands a nice uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Timur Zolner has been cut.
Newton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Newton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Newton.
Newton misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Newton lands with a right to the head. #T1#
Newton lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Newton working aggressively here.
Newton working aggressively here.
Newton swings wildly with an uppercut but Zolner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Newton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Newton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zolner is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Newton is defending well.
Newton misses with some punches.
#BC#
Newton breaks from the clinch.
Zolner with a nice cross.
Zolner swats away the attempt to clinch by Newton.
Newton connects with a jab.#T2##TD2#
Newton gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Zolner throws a big elbow that misses.
Zolner trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zolner trying to control but Newton is working from the bottom.
Zolner throws a big right hand that misses.
Zolner prevents Newton from getting back to his feet.
Zolner connects with a couple of short punches.
Zolner stands and throws Newton's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Zolner tries to move to mount but Newton blocks the move with his legs. #SUB2#
Zolner is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Newton is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Zolner remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T3#
Zolner throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Newton takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Zolner cracks Newton with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Zolner misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Newton takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Zolner working the ground and pound from side control.
Zolner creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Newton sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Newton is not content to let Zolner control the position.
Newton dodges the ground and pound from Zolner.#T4#
Zolner working the ground and pound from side control.#SUB2#
Zolner is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Newton is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Zolner in side control, throwing shots but Newton defends.
Newton is trying to control Zolner's posture but Zolner avoids it.
Zolner cracks Newton with a big right hand but Newton just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Newton is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Check out the look on Zolner's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Sloppy strikes there by Zolner.
Zolner scores with punches from side control.
Zolner lands a nice forearm strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Newton takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timur Zolner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Timur Zolner's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Zolner has a takedown stuffed.
Newton tries to counter by clinching up but Zolner breaks away and moves out of range.
Zolner dips to his left and cracks Newton with an uppercut!
Newton scores with the left hand. Zolner knows he should have avoided that one.
Newton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zolner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Newton tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zolner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Newton looks to score with a jab to the body but Zolner is just out of range.
Zolner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Newton.
Newton walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Zolner checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Zolner cracks Newton with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton wants to clinch.
Zolner lands a jab to the head.
#T1#
Nice takedown defense from Newton. No joy for Zolner on that attempt.
We've been informed that Zolner has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Newton looks to land a left hand but Zolner moved out of range nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Newton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Newton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zolner.
Newton lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CL#
Newton gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Zolner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Newton tries to clinch but Zolner is having none of it.
Newton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zolner throws the left hand but Newton avoids the punch easily.
Newton fails to land the takedown.
As Newton backs off Zolner throws a huge counter combo but Newton manages to avoid it all.
Zolner throws a hook to the side of Newton's head but Newton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Newton looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A swing and a miss from Newton.
Zolner shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Eddie Newton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timur Zolner.
Zolner lands a glancing blow to the side of Newton's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zolner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Newton manages to avoid it.
Newton misses with a hook.
Newton wants to clinch.
Newton doesn't manage to clinch there - Zolner circles away.
Newton misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zolner lands with an overhand left.
Eddie Newton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Newton gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Zolner scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Newton.
#T3#
Newton stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Newton stalling against the cage.
Newton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Newton as Zolner tries to tie him up.
Zolner is looking to take this one to the mat.
Zolner wants to get back to striking at distance but Newton won't allow it.
Zolner blocks an uppercut.
Newton trying to control the position but instead, Zolner has worked for underhooks and has pushed Newton into the cage.#BC#
Newton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Newton punishes Zolner's body with a nice straight punch.
Newton throws a hook to the side of Zolner's head but Zolner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
Newton gets a clinch.
Zolner lands with a light punch inside. #CUT2#
It looks like Eddie Newton has been cut.
Newton pushes off an throws an elbow but Zolner leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#BC2#
Zolner manages to break the clinch.
Newton missing with a left hand there. Zolner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Newton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It seemed like Zolner was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Newton on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Newton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Timur Zolner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Newton wants to land a leg kick but Zolner is out of range.
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 Eddie Newton will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Jab by Zolner.
A jab from Newton misses.
Zolner throws a push kick but Newton slaps the foot to one side.
Newton scores with a jab.
A combination from Newton does no damage.
Zolner bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A big right from Zolner misses.
Newton misses with a straight right.
Zolner is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Newton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zolner lands a jab-cross combination.
Newton wants to clinch up but Zolner keeps it at a distance.
Zolner looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zolner looks for a takedown but Newton sprawls well.
Newton smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Newton misses the body punch
and Zolner counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Zolner dives in for a single leg takedown but Newton sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Newton works over Zolner's head and body with a nice combination.
Newton avoids a kick to the body.
Zolner looks for a takedown but Newton sprawls well.
Newton tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Zolner manages to circle out of the way.
Eddie Newton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timur Zolner.
Newton misses with a body punch
and Zolner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Newton misses with a body shot.
Zolner fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Newton on the side of the head.
Zolner blocks a head kick by Newton.
Newton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zolner.
Zolner takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Newton throws a leg kick but Zolner sees it coming and moves out of range.
Zolner cracks Newton with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A big right from Newton misses.
Zolner swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Newton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zolner circles away quickly and effectively.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Newton misses with a body shot.
Zolner throws a hook to the side of Newton's head but Newton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zolner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Newton.
Newton walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Zolner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Newton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Newton scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Newton misses with a right hand
and Zolner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jab from Zolner.
Newton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zolner drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Newton defends it well.
Newton blocks a head kick by Zolner.
Newton throws a right and a left that Zolner avoids nicely.
Zolner swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zolner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zolner throws a hook but Newton avoids it easily.
Newton's corner calls for a 1-2. Newton obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T3#
Newton looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And Zolner tries to counter it with a takedown but Newton pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Newton misses with a hook.
Eddie Newton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Newton tries to clinch but Zolner moves out of range.
Newton keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
It looked like Newton was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Newton slaps away a takedown attempt from Zolner, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Newton misses with the combination.
Newton ducks under a wild hook from Zolner.
An attempted straight right counter from Newton misses the target.
Zolner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Newton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zolner slips under a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zolner! But no joy.#T4#
A jab from Newton does it's job there.
Newton lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Zolner shoots in for a takedown but Newton shows good takedown defense. #CL#
Newton clinches with his opponent.
Newton lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zolner has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Newton after a bit of a struggle.
Zolner tries a body shot but Newton blocks it.
Newton slows down the pace here.
Newton has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Zolner is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Newton stalling.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Newton.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eddie Newton showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Newton 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddie Newton!
Eddie Newton thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
SFC32 - Nam vs Stone
Date: Feb 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Zolner avoids a kick to the body.
Cross Furia tries to land a front kick but Zolner steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Zolner misses with a left hand
and Cross Furia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zolner throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cross Furia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zolner.
Zolner slips under a jab from Cross Furia.
Nice defenses there by Cross Furia.
Zolner lands a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zolner throws a low kick, looking for Cross Furia's leg but Cross Furia calmly moves out of range.
Cross Furia throws a counter high kick but Zolner was just alert enough to avoid it.
Cross Furia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cross Furia misses with a leg kick.
Zolner looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Cross Furia clinches with his opponent.
#T1#
Cross Furia lands a knee to the body.
Cross Furia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cross Furia lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cross Furia lands a shoulder strike.
Cross Furia lands a nice shot to the body.
Cross Furia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cross Furia lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Cross Furia fails to land.
Cross Furia scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cross Furia struggles to land a body shot inside as Zolner controls his hands.
Cross Furia misses with some punches.
Cross Furia lands a body shot.
Zolner wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cross Furia has him pressed against the cage.
Zolner blocks an uppercut.
#T2#
Cross Furia lands a body punch.
Zolner looks winded!
Cross Furia softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cross Furia scores with a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cross Furia lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zolner backwards.
Cross Furia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cross Furia gets through Zolner's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cross Furia creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cross Furia misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cross Furia lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Zolner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've been told by Cross Furia's head coaches at Brazilian Elite Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cross Furia jabs Zolner to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL#
Zolner tries to keep at a distance but Cross Furia has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cross Furia lands with a right to the head. #T3#
Cross Furia lands a shoulder strike.
Zolner is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A short left from Cross Furia.
A short left from Cross Furia.
Cross Furia misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cross Furia lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zolner backwards.
Cross Furia swings wildly with an uppercut but Zolner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zolner working hard to break the clinch.
Cross Furia lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cross Furia misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cross Furia lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cross Furia.
Zolner takes a shot to the head. #T4#
Cross Furia stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zolner is looking for a takedown.
Dante Cross Furia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timur Zolner.
Cross Furia scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zolner's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cross Furia tries a body shot but Zolner blocks it.
Cross Furia looking to throw knees to the head but Zolner is blocking nicely.
Cross Furia lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zolner backwards.
Cross Furia stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cross Furia lands a body shot.
A short left from Cross Furia.
Cross Furia digs a right hand underneath Zolner's ribcage. Zolner let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short uppercut from Cross Furia.
Cross Furia lands with a left to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dante Cross Furia dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
and Cross Furia counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Zolner! He's just covering up as Cross Furia starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dante Cross Furia!
A very excited looking Dante Cross Furia 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:
CCR 83
Date: May 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Zolner misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Shum fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zolner has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#TD2#
Zolner closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Shum to the mat! Shum manages to get full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shum preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shum avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zolner is looking to work some ground and pound but Shum has wrist control.
Shum throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shum controls Zolner momentarily but Zolner frees himself.
Shum keeping moving, preventing Zolner from controlling successfully.
Zolner is in close to Shum's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Shum is trying to keep Zolner in close.
#T1#
Zolner throwing strikes from guard but Shum blocks nicely.
Zolner throwing strikes from guard but Shum blocks nicely.
Zolner throws a big right hand that misses.
Zolner scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Zolner scoring with punches to the head and body.
Zolner is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Zolner throws a big right hand that misses.
Zolner throwing strikes from guard but Shum blocks nicely.
Zolner throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zolner wants to control from the top but Shum keeps moving.
Zolner throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
Zolner's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Zolner postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Shum keeping moving, preventing Zolner from controlling successfully.
Zolner trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zolner chips away with some ground and pound.
Shum on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Shum tries to get out of the position.
Zolner with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Zolner throws a big elbow that misses.
Zolner advances to half guard.
Zolner lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Zolner lands a nice short elbow.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Zolner lands a nice short elbow.
Zolner seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T3#
Zolner takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Zolner working over Shum with some ground and pound. Shum looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Zolner sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shum defending well though.
Shum taking some punishment here, with Zolner in his half guard.
Shum keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Shum taking some punishment here, with Zolner in his half guard.
Zolner lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Zolner thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Zolner wants to control but Shum is keeping him busy.
Zolner landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Zolner wants to control but Shum is keeping him busy.
Shum taking some punishment here, with Zolner in his half guard.
Zolner is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Zolner seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T4#
Zolner lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Shum is trying to maintain the position but Zolner is very close to passing his half guard.
Zolner sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shum defending well though.
Zolner seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Zolner working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Zolner working Shum over with strikes.
Zolner throwing shots but Shum is blocking nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shum keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Zolner lands a nice short elbow.#SUB2#
Zolner 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.
Zolner is pressing down on Shum's thigh, looking to free his foot. Shum is holding on for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timur Zolner dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Zolner throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Shum wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zolner lands an overhand right.
Zolner moves out of range of the leg kick from Shum.
Zolner with the counter takedown but Shum avoids it easily.
Nice jab there from Zolner.
Zolner misses with a jab, cross combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Shum misses the target.
Zolner looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Zolner connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shum. Shum circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zolner.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zolner will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Zolner bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Shum's head.#T1#
Shum walks into a stiff left hand from Zolner.
Zolner lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#CUT2#
It looks like Quon Shum has been cut.
Shum throws a jab when Zolner was well out of range.
Zolner avoids a punch combination nicely.
Timur Zolner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zolner scores with a jab.
Zolner tries to bum rush Shum with a series of wild strikes but Shum uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Timur Zolner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shum misses the shot to the body.
Zolner with the counter takedown but Shum avoids it easily.
Nice straight punches there by Zolner. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Zolner.
Zolner connects with a nice looking jab.
#T2#
Jab from Zolner.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shum lands a head kick!
#CUT#
It looks like Timur Zolner has been cut.
Shum looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Zolner ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Zolner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zolner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shum manages to avoid it.
Shum throws a head kick but Zolner moves out of range.
Zolner uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shum has time to react.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zolner.
Shum seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Quon Shum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timur Zolner.#T3#
Shum tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zolner was well out of range. Poor timing from Shum.
Shum throws an overhand right that lands on Zolner's shoulder, as Zolner tries to avoid the shot.
Shum misses with a wild body shot.
Zolner listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Shum is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sloppy strikes from Zolner. Those never looked like landing.
Shum throwing a counter right hand but Zolner manages to avoid it.
Shum waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zolner.
Zolner might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Zolner lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Zolner lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Zolner has a takedown stuffed.
Quon Shum is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Shum keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Shum avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shum takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zolner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zolner scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Zolner looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Shum is fending him off so far but Zolner persists. Nope, Shum circles away and we're back to standing.
A little feinted left hand from Shum on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zolner shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2#
Zolner shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Shum is trying to defend but Zolner finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timur Zolner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Shum falls off balance throwing a combination
and Zolner counters with a stiff right hand.
Quon Shum is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shum takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Some wild striking there from Zolner.
Shum swings for the body but Zolner moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Shum.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shum staying out of range there.
Shum swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shum takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shum on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Shum looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T1#
Zolner fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Shum on the side of the head.
Shum takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Horrible takedown attempt by Zolner or perhaps it was just good defense by Shum, which made it look bad.
Zolner shoots for a double leg takedown but Shum sprawls well. He's pushed Zolner's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Shum looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Zolner keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A jab lands there for Zolner.
Zolner lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Shum misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Zolner counter with a right hand.
Shum walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T2#
Shum is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Zolner chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shum can pounce on him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zolner bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Shum's head backwards.
Zolner lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Some bone on bone action there as Zolner checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #TD2#
Shum gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Zolner landing with the ground and pound.
Shum working a defensive guard here.
Zolner trying to control but Shum is working from the bottom. #T3#
Zolner landing with the ground and pound.
Zolner scoring with some ground and pound.
Shum has momentary wrist control but Zolner slips an elbow through the middle.
Shum avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zolner distracts Shum with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Zolner pushing down on Shum's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Zolner slips a nice elbow through Shum's hands, connecting with Shum's forehead.
Zolner is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zolner drops an elbow to the side of Shum's head. #ROC2#
Shum is rocked!
Zolner lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Shum! More strikes land and this one is all over! Zolner jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Timur Zolner!
A relieved looking Timur Zolner thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
CCR 68
Date: Feb 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Meida misses with a left hand
and Zolner counters with a nice uppercut.
Meida throws a shot from downtown. Zolner moves away and avoids it.
Zolner ducks under a wild hook from Meida.
Zolner with a poor takedown
and Meida counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Timur Zolner has been cut.
Meida throws a hook but Zolner avoids it easily.
Meida throws a jab but it's blocked by Zolner.
As Meida backs off Zolner throws a huge counter combo but Meida manages to avoid it all.
Nice shot by Zolner.
Meida seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Zolner misses with a hook.
Zolner walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Zolner throws a hook but Meida avoids it easily.
It looked like Meida was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Zolner.
Zolner lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Meida throws a big shot that misses.
Meida fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zolner manages to avoid it.
Meida on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zolner looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Meida is fending him off so far but Zolner persists. Nope, Meida circles away and we're back to standing.
Zolner walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T1#
Meida punishes Zolner's body with a nice straight punch.
Meida throws a looping overhand right but Zolner ducks down to avoid it.
Nice uppercut there from Meida.
Zolner shoots and misses
and Meida counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thiago Meida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timur Zolner.
Meida stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Meida wants it to stay on the feet.
Zolner walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Meida swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Thiago Meida!
Thiago Meida decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
CCR 65 LHW GP CHAMPIONSHIP
Date: Jan 13, 2017 |
#R1#
The fighters circling - Zolner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zolner moves out of range of the body kick.
Ragnaar looks to score with a jab to the body but Zolner is just out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Zolner.
Ragnaar cracks the inside of Zolner's front leg.
Ragnaar throws a body kick that misses.
We've been told by Zolner's head coaches at Double XX that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A slow jab from Ragnaar misses its intended target.
Ragnaar lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ragnaar misses with a looping left.
Ragnaar tried to score with a low kick but Zolner checks it.
Ragnaar displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ragnaar.
Ragnaar scores with a shot to the body.
Zolner takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ragnaar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ragnaar keeps Zolner at a distance using the push kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zolner's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ragnaar connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Zolner scrambles back to his feet.
Zolner takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ragnaar digs a good hook to Zolner's body.
#T1#
Ragnaar scores with a push kick.#TD#
Zolner shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ragnaar's guard.
Zolner lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zolner lands a couple of elbows.
Zolner working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ragnaar wants to get back to his feet but Zolner is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ragnaar working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zolner.
Zolner throwing strikes from guard but Ragnaar blocks nicely.
Ragnaar utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Zolner is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ragnaar is looking to stand up but Zolner isn't so interested in that idea.
Zolner makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ragnaar wants to get back to his feet but Zolner is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T2#
Zolner trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zolner is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Zolner trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zolner prevents Ragnaar from getting back to his feet.
Zolner connects with a couple of short punches.
Zolner working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zolner is working Ragnaar over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Zolner keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ragnaar's head.
Zolner keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ragnaar's head.
Zolner trying to control but Ragnaar is working from the bottom.
Ragnaar really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zolner. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Zolner is working Ragnaar over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Zolner scoring with punches to the head and body.
Zolner connects with a couple of short punches.
Ragnaar avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zolner is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Zolner landing with the ground and pound.
Ragnaar wants to stand and escape but Zolner is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Zolner landing with the ground and pound.
Zolner stops Ragnaar from standing up.
Zolner stays in close to Ragnaar's body and controls the position.
Zolner trying to control but Ragnaar is working from the bottom.
Zolner with a nice head shot there.
Zolner cracks Ragnaar with a solid left hand.
Zolner content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Zolner's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Zolner working some strikes from top position.
Ragnaar is looking to stand up but Zolner isn't so interested in that idea. #T4#
Zolner chips away with some ground and pound.
Zolner working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Zolner works over Ragnaar with some ground and pound from guard.
Zolner connects with a couple of short punches.#ROC#
Ragnaar is rocked!
Zolner engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Zolner keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ragnaar's head.
Ragnaar is still in real trouble! Can Zolner finish him?
Zolner trying to control but Ragnaar is working from the bottom.
Ragnaar seems to have recovered his senses.
Ragnaar is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Zolner is controlling him.
Zolner keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ragnaar's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zolner working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ragnaar's head.
Zolner's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ragnaar wants to stand up but Zolner is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timur Zolner dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ragnaar.
Ragnaar catches Zolner with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Zolner fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Zolner darts in looking for a takedown but Ragnaar gets double underhooks and turns Zolner into the cage.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ragnaar.
Zolner shoots in but no luck this time.
Some wild striking there from Zolner.
Ragnaar lands with a straight right. Zolner didn't see that one coming.
Zolner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ragnaar gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Zolner counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zolner looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ragnaar with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ragnaar wants to get back to his feet.
Ragnaar felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Zolner looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ragnaar has hold of Zolner's hands but Zolner slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Zolner 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.
Ragnaar is trying to stand back up but Zolner is controlling him
#T1#
Zolner with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Zolner stops Ragnaar from getting back to his feet.
Zolner working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ragnaar looks like he's trying to stand up.
Zolner is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Zolner prevents Ragnaar from standing back up.
Zolner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ragnaar can do to turn this around?
Zolner slips a nice elbow through Ragnaar's hands, connecting with Ragnaar's forehead.
Ragnaar is trying to stand.
Ragnaar on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Zolner working Ragnaar over with strikes.
Zolner prevents Ragnaar from standing back up.
Zolner working over Ragnaar with some ground and pound. Ragnaar looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Zolner sitting in half guard here. He lands a big elbow that has hurt Ragnaar! Oh, Ragnaar is in big trouble! Zolner lands more strikes and the ref dives in to save him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Timur Zolner!
A victorious Timur Zolner thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Holmgang 15
Date: Sep 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Armstrong moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CUT#
It looks like Timur Zolner has been cut.
Armstrong loads up on a big right hand but Zolner slips the punch.#TD2#
Zolner scores with a takedown into Armstrong's guard.
Zolner won't allow Armstrong to sweep him here.
Armstrong managing to control the position.
Zolner looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Armstrong looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zolner is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armstrong manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zolner manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Armstrong throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Armstrong content to stall in guard here.
Zolner keeping full guard, as Armstrong tries to pass.
Armstrong throws an elbow that misses. Zolner uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Armstrong's guard. Nice move by Zolner!#REVB#
Zolner stays in close to Armstrong's body and controls the position.
Armstrong keeping moving, preventing Zolner from controlling successfully.
Armstrong trying to keep a closed guard but Zolner is proving a slippery customer.
Armstrong bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zolner's guard. #REVR#
Armstrong preventing the sweep.
Armstrong throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zolner works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
Zolner keeping moving, preventing Armstrong from controlling successfully.
Armstrong is working Zolner over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Armstrong throwing strikes but missing.
Armstrong throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Armstrong is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Zolner lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Armstrong is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Armstrong utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Armstrong is trying to control the position but Zolner postures up. #T3#
Zolner landing with the ground and pound.
Zolner throwing strikes but missing.
Zolner postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Armstrong utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Zolner missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Armstrong keeping moving, preventing Zolner from controlling successfully.
Zolner scoring with some ground and pound.
Zolner working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Zolner makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Zolner being controlled here momentarily.
Zolner trying to control but Armstrong is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Armstrong holds on and takes a little breather. #T4#
Zolner trying to control but Armstrong is working from the bottom.
Armstrong is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Zolner tries to free his leg and advance position but Armstrong is retaining full guard.
Zolner forces his way into half guard.
Zolner scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Zolner working over Armstrong with some ground and pound. Armstrong looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Armstrong is looking to control Zolner's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Armstrong avoid being mounted?
Zolner thows a huge punch but Armstrong dodges it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Armstrong wants to control but Zolner is keeping busy.
Armstrong is controlling Zolner's trapped leg to prevent Zolner from advancing to side control.
Armstrong has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Zolner is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timur Zolner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Timur Zolner's cut.
That's time! Armstrong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
A slow jab from Armstrong misses its intended target.
Armstrong walks into a straight right hand from Zolner.
Armstrong dives in and grabs Zolner's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zolner pushes down on Armstrong's head and hops out.
Armstrong with a lazy takedown attempt
and Zolner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Armstrong looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Armstrong. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Armstrong gets a takedown into half guard.
Armstrong is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Zolner actively working from the bottom here.
Zolner is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Armstrong takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Armstrong not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Armstrong slips a nice elbow through Zolner's hands, connecting with Zolner's forehead.#ES2#
Zolner pushes Armstrong off and gets back to his feet.
Zolner fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Zolner lands with an overhand left.
Armstrong shoots for a double leg takedown but Zolner sprawls well. He's pushed Armstrong's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Zolner leaves Armstrong with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Armstrong fails to land the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Zolner. No joy for Armstrong on that attempt.
Armstrong sets himself, and Zolner steps forward looking for the clinch! Armstrong avoids it this time.#CL#
Armstrong moves into range and clinches up with Zolner.#T2#
Zolner trying to stall but Armstrong improves his position.
Armstrong can't get the takedown.
Zolner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zolner's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zolner blocking some punches.
Zolner lands a right hand that snaps the head of Armstrong backwards.
Zolner throws a punch but it's blocked by Armstrong.
Armstrong working aggressively here.
Armstrong tries to score a body lock takedown but Zolner shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Armstrong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Armstrong working aggressively here.
Zolner tries to throw a body punch but Armstrong avoids it by throwing Zolner back against the ropes.
Zolner gets underhooks to prevent Armstrong's takedown attempt.
A nice left hand lands by Zolner.
Armstrong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zolner slowing the pace effectively.
Armstrong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Armstrong tries for a takedown. No joy.
Armstrong throws a punch but it's blocked by Zolner. #T3#
Armstrong throws a punch but it's blocked by Zolner.
Zolner throws a head punch that misses. #TD2#
Zolner has hold of one of Armstrong's legs. Armstrong is fighting the takedown attempt but Zolner gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Zolner won't allow Armstrong to sweep him here.
Armstrong is working hard here to advance position.
Zolner loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Zolner working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Armstrong might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Armstrong looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Armstrong lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Armstrong throws a big elbow that misses.
Armstrong with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zolner wants to get back to his feet but Armstrong is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Armstrong lands a couple of digs.
Zolner keeping moving, preventing Armstrong from controlling successfully. #T4#
Zolner controls Armstrong momentarily but Armstrong frees himself.
Zolner has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Armstrong postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zolner preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Armstrong distracts Zolner with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Zolner pulls Armstrong in close to his closed guard and prevents Armstrong from doing any damage or advancing position.
Zolner wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Armstrong manages to pass to side control.
Armstrong wants to free his trapped foot but Zolner is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timur Zolner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Timur Zolner's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Armstrong shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zolner pinned against the ropes. Zolner gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Armstrong shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zolner defends it nicely.
Armstrong gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Zolner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Armstrong. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Armstrong drives through with a takedown into Zolner's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Armstrong trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Zolner manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zolner scoring with some ground and pound.
Zolner connects with a couple of short punches.
Zolner loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Armstrong keeping moving, preventing Zolner from controlling successfully.
Armstrong working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zolner. #T1#
Zolner landing some decent shots from guard.
Zolner missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zolner sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Armstrong's guard.
Armstrong slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Zolner cracks Armstrong with a solid left hand.
Armstrong looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Zolner's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Armstrong is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Zolner avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Armstrong.
Timur Zolner has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zolner trying to hold on to Armstrong's head to control him but Armstrong postures up.
Armstrong takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Eddie Armstrong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Armstrong takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Zolner is concentrating on defense, preventing Armstrong from advancing position.
Armstrong prevents Zolner from improving his position.
Armstrong trying to control the pace.
Zolner trying to hold on to Armstrong's head to control him but Armstrong postures up.
Armstrong working over Zolner with some ground and pound. Zolner looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Armstrong lands with a punch from half guard.
Armstrong is nestled in close to Zolner, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T3#
Armstrong wants to pass to mount but Zolner is defending the position.
Armstrong wants to control but Zolner is keeping him busy.
Zolner looks like he's trying to stand up.
Zolner preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Let's hope that Zolner has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Zolner on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Timur Zolner is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Zolner preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Armstrong missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Zolner trying to control but Armstrong postures up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Armstrong thows a huge punch but Zolner dodges it nicely.
Armstrong not doing much here.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Armstrong fails with the takedown
enabling Zolner to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zolner scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CL#
Armstrong closes the distance and clinches.
Zolner drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Armstrong gets the underhooks and prevents it.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Eddie Armstrong.
Well Zolner has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timur Zolner!
A very excited looking Timur Zolner 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: Aug 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Zolner misses with an uppercut
and Shamrock cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Timur Zolner has been cut.
Shamrock definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Shamrock misses with a straight left.
Shamrock throws an off balance right hand
and Zolner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shamrock missing with a left hand there. Zolner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shamrock tests Zolner's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Zolner blocks the leg kick.
Zolner throws a wild body kick that Shamrock sees coming a mile off.
Shamrock fires out a quick counter leg kick but Zolner just manages to avoid it.
Shamrock misses with an uppercut
and Zolner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shamrock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zolner moves away.
Zolner appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Zolner darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shamrock taking some punishment here, with Zolner in his half guard. #T1#
Zolner controlling the action here.
Zolner slips a nice elbow through Shamrock's hands, connecting with Shamrock's forehead.
Zolner trying to pass the guard but Shamrock defending well.
Zolner perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Shamrock is trying to maintain the position but Zolner is very close to passing his half guard.
Zolner missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Zolner thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shamrock's head.
Zolner is taking a breather. Shamrock says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Shamrock is defending against the submission attempts here by Zolner.
Shamrock blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zolner.
Shamrock avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zolner.
Zolner trying to control the pace.
Zolner working Shamrock over with strikes.
Shamrock knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zolner on the ground.
Shamrock blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zolner. #T3#
Zolner throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Shamrock taking some punishment here, with Zolner in his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shamrock trying to control but Zolner postures up.
Zolner keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Shamrock taking some punishment here, with Zolner in his half guard.
Zolner throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Shamrock avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zolner.
Shamrock is trying to stand.
Zolner is controlling the pace.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Shamrock throws a poor cross that misses
and Zolner counters with a right hand to the body.
Shamrock swings widly with a right hand
letting Zolner counter with a right hand.
Zolner misses with a body kick.#TD2#
Zolner drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Shamrock wants to get back to his feet but Zolner passes into half guard.
#REVR#
Zolner not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zolner perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Zolner has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timur Zolner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Timur Zolner's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Zolner lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#TD2#
Zolner fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Shamrock sprawls well initially but Zolner persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Zolner stalling.
Zolner working Shamrock over with strikes.
Shamrock wants to improve his position but Zolner is controlling well.
Shamrock might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamrock on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Zolner in particular looking to stall.
Shamrock on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Shamrock tries to get out of the position.
Shamrock avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zolner. #T1#
Zolner not doing much here.
Shamrock looks like he's trying to stand up.
Timur Zolner has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zolner throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Zolner trying to control the pace.
Zolner lands with a punch from half guard.
Zolner working the head and body with strikes. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Zolner sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shamrock defending well though.
Shamrock is looking to control Zolner's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shamrock avoid being mounted?
Shamrock avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zolner.
Zolner content to control rather than advance. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Zolner scores with a body shot.
#T3#
Zolner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shamrock. #CL2#
Zolner moves into the clinch.#BC#
Shamrock breaks from the clinch.
Zolner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zolner is looking for the big counter here.
Tank Shamrock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shamrock misses with a left hand
and Zolner counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#
It looks like Tank Shamrock has been cut.
Shamrock throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shamrock throws a hook to the side of Zolner's head but Zolner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zolner! But no joy.
Zolner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shamrock.
Shamrock throwing a counter right hand but Zolner manages to avoid it.
Zolner tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shamrock swivels and escapes.
Shamrock throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zolner counters with a nice uppercut.
Shamrock misses with a left hand
and Zolner counters with a nice uppercut.
Shamrock is looking to land body kicks.
Zolner let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Zolner is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T4#
Zolner fails to land with a series of punches.
Shamrock is looking to counter punch.
Shamrock stuns Zolner with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#TD2#
Zolner gets a double leg takedown into Shamrock's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zolner not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Zolner is continuing to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Let's hope that Zolner has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timur Zolner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Zolner takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL2#
Shamrock gets tackled into the cage by Zolner. Zolner maintains the clinch.
A short left from Shamrock.
Shamrock misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shamrock struggles to land a body shot inside as Zolner controls his hands.
Shamrock swings wildly with an uppercut but Zolner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shamrock avoids a wild elbow strike from Zolner.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zolner goes for a takedown in the clinch but Shamrock prevents it.
Zolner has Shamrock pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Shamrock manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Shamrock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Shamrock.
Zolner is pushing Shamrock up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T1#
Shamrock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zolner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shamrock misses with the head strike.
Zolner changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shamrock fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tank Shamrock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timur Zolner.
Zolner looks to land a left hand but Shamrock moved out of range nicely.
Shamrock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zolner moves away.
A shot to the liver by Shamrock. Beautiful body shot.
Shamrock throws an off balance right hand
and Shamrock takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zolner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zolner tries to counter with a clinch but Shamrock shakes him off and moves away.
Shamrock throws a lazy uppercut
and Zolner counters with a nice uppercut.
Zolner smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Zolner fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tank Shamrock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Zolner doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Shamrock throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shamrock scores with a jab to the jaw.
Shamrock circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shamrock lands with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zolner tries to clinch up but Shamrock circles away and keeps his distance.
Zolner has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Zolner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shamrock.
Zolner let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Zolner shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shamrock as he jumps to the side.
Shamrock was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shamrock misses with a hook. Zolner ducked under it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Zolner on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3#
Shamrock ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Zolner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shamrock.
Zolner tries a quick counter leg kick but Shamrock is wise to it.
Shamrock throws out a loose jab but Zolner uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Zolner instigates a clinch.
Shamrock tries to break free but Zolner pushes him back against the cage.
Shamrock tries a body shot but Zolner blocks it.
#BC#
Shamrock pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shamrock throws a hook but Zolner avoids it easily.
Zolner counters with a body kick.
Shamrock misses with a right hand
and Zolner counters with a stiff right hand.
Zolner walks into a jab.
Shamrock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zolner.
Shamrock takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Timur Zolner is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Zolner takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Shamrock waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zolner.
Shamrock looks to land a left hand but Zolner moved out of range nicely.
A little jabbing left from Zolner on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zolner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shamrock.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shamrock misses with a body shot.
Zolner scores with a shot to the body.
Shamrock connects with a nice looking jab.
#CL2#
Zolner moves into the clinch successfully.
Shamrock struggles to land a body shot inside as Zolner controls his hands.
Shamrock misses with the head strike.
Shamrock throws a punch but it's blocked by Zolner.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tank Shamrock showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Zolner has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timur Zolner!
An out of breath Timur Zolner thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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