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Event:
RBB 7: Sevens Brawl
Date: Mar 29, 2017 |
#R1# Zwangwa dips to his left and cracks Kuren with an uppercut! Zwangwa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL# Kuren rushes Zwangwa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD# Kuren gets a trip takedown into half guard. Kuren trying to control the action but Zwangwa is working from the bottom. Kuren is pressing down on Zwangwa's thigh, looking to free his foot. Zwangwa is holding on for now. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kuren throwing shots but Zwangwa is blocking nicely. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Kuren missing with the ground and pound from half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Kuren takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T1# Kuren thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zwangwa's head. Kuren 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. Kuren thows a huge punch but Zwangwa dodges it nicely.
Kuren with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Kuren has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Zwangwa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kuren moves out of range and avoids them all easily. A punch combination from Zwangwa misses. #CL# Kuren darts in and clinches Zwangwa up against the cage. Kuren is working for takedown but Zwangwa is calmly controlling the position for now. Kuren is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T2# Zwangwa is trying to force a seperation but Kuren has the dominant position. Kuren has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Zwangwa avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Asu Kuren. That's going to take a lot out of him. Kuren tries to score a body lock takedown but Zwangwa shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Zwangwa working hard to break the clinch. Kuren wants to take the fight to the mat but Zwangwa manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Zwangwa has had enough of the clinch but Kuren keeps him there for the moment.#T3# Kuren is looking to take this one to the mat. Kuren wants to take the fight to the mat but Zwangwa manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Kuren has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Zwangwa avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Kuren wants to take the fight to the mat but Zwangwa manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Kuren tries to score a body lock takedown but Zwangwa shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Zwangwa is trying to break the clinch but Kuren is controlling him. Kuren is looking to take this one to the mat. Zwangwa has had enough of the clinch but Kuren keeps him there for the moment. Kuren has Zwangwa pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Zwangwa manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Zwangwa tries to circle away but Kuren has him pinned against the cage. Kuren is working for takedown but Zwangwa is calmly controlling the position for now. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mubu Zwangwa will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Zwangwa moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Zwangwa stalks Kuren and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kuren's face. Kuren staggers backwards, shaken. Zwangwa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL# Kuren has Zwangwa up against the cage in a clinch.
Zwangwa has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Zwangwa has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Zwangwa working hard to break the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Zwangwa gets underhooks to prevent Kuren's takedown attempt.
#T1# Kuren has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Zwangwa avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD# Kuren tightens his grip and picks Zwangwa up, before dumping him to the ground. Zwangwa manages to land in guard. Zwangwa is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Zwangwa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Kuren is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Zwangwa has momentary wrist control but Kuren slips an elbow through the middle.#T2# Kuren scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Zwangwa keeping full guard, as Kuren tries to pass. Kuren looking to sit in guard and control but Zwangwa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB# Kuren has Zwangwa pulled in close to control his posture. #SU2# Zwangwa stands up from Kuren's guard - Zwangwa perhaps looking for a knockout. Zwangwa throws a series of punches but Kuren moves out of range. Kuren seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T3# Zwangwa misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL# Kuren gets a clinch. #TD# Kuren gets a trip takedown into half guard.#ES2# Zwangwa manages to escape and get back to his feet! #CL# Kuren clinches up with Zwangwa and pushes him back against the cage. Zwangwa prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Asu Kuren. That's going to take a lot out of him. Zwangwa is trying to force a seperation but Kuren has the dominant position. Kuren drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#T4# Zwangwa working hard to break the clinch. Kuren is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Zwangwa prevents the takedown attempt.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Kuren wants to take the fight to the mat but Zwangwa manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mubu Zwangwa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Kuren's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! #R3# Kuren dodges the punch combination from Zwangwa.
Kuren tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Zwangwa manages to circle out of the way. Zwangwa lands the left hand. Zwangwa looks to land a combination but Kuren avoids it well. Zwangwa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kuren. Zwangwa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zwangwa swinging wildly here.
#CL# Kuren rushes Zwangwa and presses him up against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Zwangwa wants to get back to striking at distance but Kuren won't allow it.
Kuren drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Zwangwa gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T1# Zwangwa gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kuren.
#TD# Zwangwa is fighting off a takedown attempt but Kuren is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Zwangwa to the mat. Zwangwa regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#T2# Zwangwa wants to get back to his feet but Kuren is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Kuren looking to sit in guard and control but Zwangwa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB# Kuren wants to sweep but no luck. Kuren is working hard here to advance position. Kuren has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Kuren looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zwangwa is one step ahead there. #T3# Kuren is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Kuren on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kuren tries to get out of the position. Kuren wants to sweep but no luck. Zwangwa wants to stand and escape but instead Kuren has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR# Kuren won't allow Zwangwa to get back to his feet. #T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Kuren postures up in Zwangwa's guard and throws a big left but Zwangwa blocks it. Kuren trying to control but Zwangwa is working from the bottom. Kuren missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Zwangwa wants to stand but Kuren is controlling the position. Zwangwa keeping moving, preventing Kuren from controlling successfully. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Zwangwa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Asu Kuren has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Mubu Zwangwa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Kuren tries to bum rush Zwangwa with a series of wild strikes but Zwangwa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Mubu Zwangwa. I've got Zwangwa winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30 Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30 Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mubu Zwangwa!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 13, 2017 |
#R1# Zwangwa looks to land a combination. Rowland sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT2# It looks like Buck Rowland has been cut. Zwangwa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rowland could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Zwangwa throws a series of punches but Rowland avoids them all with ease. Zwangwa lands a head shot. Mubu Zwangwa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Good shot there by Zwangwa. Zwangwa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zwangwa lands a two punch combo.
Zwangwa takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Zwangwa throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Danga de danga de dang - Zwangwa scores with a four punch combination! Zwangwa is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#ROC2# Rowland is rocked! Zwangwa is pawing at Rowland, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Rowland's nose. Rowland is badly hurt! Zwangwa pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Rowland tries desperately to hold on but Zwangwa is relentless in his assault! As Rowland receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Zwangwa away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mubu Zwangwa!
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