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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 04, 2016 |
#R1##TD# Zabijak scores with a takedown into Young's guard. Zabijak is fighting to break Young's control of his arms but Young is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2# Young looking for a triangle here. Zabijak is fighting it but it looks tight! Young pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Zabijak is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Joe Young!
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Event:
HI41: Fight and Furious III
Date: Apr 22, 2016 |
#R1# Chipeco misses with a combination
#CL2# and Zabijak counters by moving into the clinch. #TD2# Zabijak pulls guard successfully.
Chipeco with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2# Zabijak pushes a forearm under Chipeco's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Chipeco is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Palko Zabijak!
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Event:
WedFight V
Date: Apr 13, 2016 |
#R1# Zabijak has a takedown stuffed. MacArthur thinks about the counter body kick. Zabijak fails in his attempt to clinch. Zabijak tries to move into range but MacArthur moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. MacArthur walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Zabijak checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. A shot to the liver by MacArthur. Beautiful body shot. Zabijak tries to clinch but MacArthur moves away and Zabijak takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL# Zabijak has closed the distance and engaged MacArthur in a clinch.
MacArthur leaning his opponent against the cage. Zabijak is trying to drag MacArthur to the mat but MacArthur just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A bit of stalling here from MacArthur.
MacArthur can't break the clinch.
MacArthur lands a hook to the side of the head. Zabijak tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. MacArthur smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Palko Zabijak. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1# MacArthur dips down and scores with a jab to the body. MacArthur changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#KD2# MacArthur cracks Zabijak with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. MacArthur has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Zabijak to stand back up!#ROC2# Zabijak is rocked! Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by MacArthur! Zabijak is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jyoti MacArthur!
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Event:
WedFight III
Date: Mar 30, 2016 |
#R1##TD# Young shoots in and bounces Zabijak off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Young trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Young sitting in guard, not really doing much. Young works a leg free and moves into half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Zabijak is defending against the submission attempts here by Young.
Zabijak wants to get back to full guard.#T1# Young stops Zabijak from getting back to his feet.
Zabijak looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES2# Zabijak makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work! Zabijak scores with a decent looking hook. Zabijak is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Young tries to counter with a takedown but Zabijak is quick to defend against it. Zabijak catches Young with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Zabijak shoots in and drives through. Young sprawls well. Zabijak tries to clinch and Zabijak takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD# Young shoots in and bounces Zabijak off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#T2# Young pushing down on Zabijak's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Young content to control rather than advance. Young could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB2# Zabijak looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Young uses his free foot to push down on Zabijak's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Zabijak. #T3# Young tries to control but Zabijak wriggling away. Zabijak wants to control but Young is having none of it. Young looking to control and managing it successfully. Young trying to control but he's not successful this time. Young takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Zabijak is desperately trying to improve his position but Young has a good base and remains in mount. Young controlling the pace for now. Zabijak is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Young controlling his opponent. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Young dominated that round. That's time! Young's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2##TD# Young drives through with a takedown into guard. Young is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2# Zabijak is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Young is aware though and is defending well. Young not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Young'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. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Young slips nicely into half guard.#T1# Zabijak wants to get back to his feet.
Young blocks the strikes from Zabijak.
Zabijak has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Young is working away from the top position though. Zabijak is trying to control but Young passes into side control!
Zabijak is looking for a sweep. Joe Young overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Young controls the position from side control.#SUB# Young swings around for an armbar but Zabijak sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Young's guard.#SUB# Young throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Zabijak wants to control from the top but Young keeps moving. #SUB# Young working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zabijak doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zabijak manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3# Zabijak looking to sit in guard and control but Young gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2# Zabijak looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Young passes into side control.
Zabijak prevents Young from improving position. #SUB# Young wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Zabijak, who protects the arm well. #T4# Zabijak is not content to let Young control the position. Zabijak is trying to improve his position. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Zabijak gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Young dominated that second round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards. #R3##TD# Young closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Zabijak's guard. Young tries to free his leg and advance position but Zabijak is retaining full guard. Young's corner is telling him to maintain position. Zabijak wants to stand up but Young is controlling him. Young wants to control from the top but Zabijak keeps moving. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Zabijak thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# Young avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Zabijak 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##T1# Young wants to control but Zabijak is keeping busy.
Zabijak tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Young. Young wants to control but Zabijak is keeping busy.
#SUB# Young is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zabijak pulls his head out easily. #T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Young tries to get to full guard but Zabijak has control of the leg. Young wants to control but Zabijak is keeping busy.
Young tries to roll over but Zabijak keeps him under control.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3# Zabijak throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Zabijak is looking to clinch. Young appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Zabijak fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD# Young throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Zabijak tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Young is in Zabijak's guard. Young might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Zabijak is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Young sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Zabijak's guard. Palko Zabijak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Both fighters are breathing heavily. Young keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Joe Young is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2# Zabijak looking for submissions off his back.#T4# Zabijak tries to get to full guard but Young has control of the leg. Young is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Zabijak! Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Young controlling from the full mount. Young blocks Zabijak's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight! Joe Young showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Young, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27 Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27 Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Young!
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Event:
Highland Island 20
Date: Mar 15, 2016 |
#R1# Wallace scores with a kick to the midsection. Wallace is looking to clinch but Zabijak is avoiding it.
A right-left combo lands from Wallace. Zabijak missing with a left hand there. Wallace was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. A big right from Zabijak misses. Wallace fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2# Zabijak moves into the clinch. Wallace is trying to break the clinch but Zabijak is controlling him. Wallace jumps guard but Zabijak turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Wallace wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zabijak has him pressed against the cage. Zabijak has a couple of punches blocked by Wallace.
Wallace blocking some punches.
Wallace tries to break free but Zabijak pushes him back against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A head punch blocked on the inside by Wallace. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zabijak creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zabijak. Zabijak swings wildly with an uppercut but Wallace uses good head movement to avoid it. Zabijak working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1# Zabijak misses with some punches.
Zabijak lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wallace backwards. Zabijak is struggling to control the position. A shot in the inside from Zabijak. Wallace blocks an uppercut.
Wallace blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zabijak has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wallace avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Zabijak lands a right hand. Zabijak throws a head punch that misses. A short right from Zabijak on the inside. A head punch on the inside from Zabijak fails to land. Zabijak wants to take the fight to the mat but Wallace manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Zabijak misses with a hook from the clinch. Zabijak leaning his opponent against the cage. Zabijak throws a punch but it's blocked by Wallace. #T2# Zabijak pushes Wallace back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Wallace really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Zabijak misses with the head strike.
Zabijak misses with some punches.
Zabijak misses with a hook from the clinch. Wallace is trying to pull guard but Zabijak has him pressed against the cage. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Zabijak scores with an uppercut up the middle. Wallace working aggressively here.
Zabijak lands a hook to the side of the head. Wallace is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Wallace blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wallace can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Wallace. That's going to take a lot out of him. Wallace is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Wallace blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zabijak misses with a short punch on the inside. Zabijak working aggressively here.
#T3# Wallace wants to stall.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zabijak creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #TD# Wallace drags the fight down to the ground.
#SU2# Wallace is working an open guard so Zabijak takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Wallace bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Wallace slips a straight right by Zabijak. Wallace misses with a takedown attempt - Zabijak sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Zabijak fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Wallace displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zabijak throws out the jab. #CL2# Wallace tries to keep at a distance but Zabijak has taken the fight into the clinch. Wallace tries for a takedown but Zabijak manages to get underhooks.
#T4# Zabijak throws a head punch that misses. Wallace wants to stall.
Zabijak swings wildly with an uppercut but Wallace uses good head movement to avoid it. Wallace stalling against the cage.
Wallace goes for a takedown attempt but Zabijak pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Zabijak connects with a right hand. Wallace shakes it off. Zabijak fails to land with a series of punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Zabijak throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wallace counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. A slow jab from Zabijak misses its intended target. #TD2# Zabijak shoots in for a takedown and gets it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Palko Zabijak dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Wallace shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zabijak pinned against the cage. Zabijak gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Zabijak wants to counter the offense by Wallace and move into the clinch position. Zabijak pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Wallace throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#TD# Wallace shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Zabijak is trying to defend but Wallace finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES2# Zabijak kicks Wallace off and gets back to his feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Zabijak defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wallace. Wallace tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zabijak paws at him with a jab and circles away. Zabijak avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wallace avoids the head kick by Zabijak.
#T1# Zabijak fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Palko Zabijak seems to be getting the better of the standup. Zabijak misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wallace slips under a jab.#CL2# Zabijak moves into range and clinches up with Wallace. Wallace is trying to push Zabijak away but Zabijak has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Zabijak pressing his opponent against the cage. Wallace is trying to push Zabijak away but Zabijak has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Zabijak is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent. Zabijak tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Wallace taking a breather. #TD2# Zabijak lands a takedown into guard.
#SUB2# Zabijak drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Wallace manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Zabijak has Wallace in his guard.#REVR# Zabijak is breathing heavily. Wallace trying to control the position from guard on top but Zabijak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Palko Zabijak has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2##SUB2# Zabijak is looking for a triangle but Wallace pushes his legs off easily.
Wallace trying to control but Zabijak is working from the bottom. Wallace is really struggling to control Zabijak but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T3##SUB2# Zabijak is looking to cinch up a triangle. Wallace throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Zabijak's body to avoid the submission. Zabijak has instead reached around Wallace's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Zabijak arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Palko Zabijak! William Wallace spoke after the fight, saying 'freedom'.
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