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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 08, 2018 |
#R1# Pereira misses the jab.#CL2# Zabijaka instigates a clinch. Zabijaka's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Zabijaka prevents the takedown attempt.
Pereira can't get the takedown.
Zabijaka makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Pereira fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Higor Pereira. That's going to take a lot out of him. Zabijaka lands a hook that snaps the head of Pereira backwards. #BC2# Zabijaka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Pereira dodges the punch combination from Zabijaka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Zabijaka fails in his attempt to clinch. Pereira doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL2# Zabijaka closes the distance and pushes Pereira back into the cage. Pereira takes a knee right on the jaw!
Pereira is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Zabijaka lands a nice shot to the body. #T1# Zabijaka will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Pereira up against the cage. Pereira tries for a takedown but Zabijaka manages to get underhooks.
Zabijaka lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pereira backwards. Pereira letting Zabijaka take a breather here. Zabijaka is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Pereira is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Zabijaka to keep the fight standing. Zabijaka lands a nice shot to the body. Pereira takes a shot to the head. Pereira looking for a takedown. #BC2# Zabijaka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zabijaka pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Pereira back to the cage. Zabijaka follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CL2# Zabijaka moves into the clinch. A short right hand to the side of the head by Zabijaka. Pereira has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Zabijaka after a bit of a struggle. Zabijaka scores with a shoulder strike. #T2# This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2# Zabijaka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2# Zabijaka has managed to clinch.
Zabijaka lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pereira backwards. Zabijaka throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pereiras head. Pereira tries to pull guard but Zabijaka forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Nice body punch from Zabijaka - that landed with a thud.
Pereira is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Zabijaka gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Zabijaka is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Zabijaka stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#BC2# Zabijaka breaks from the clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Zabijaka.#CL2# Zabijaka takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2# Zabijaka breaks from the clinch.
#T3##CL2# Zabijaka has Pereira up against the cage in a clinch.
Zabijaka pushes Pereira back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Zabijaka avoiding damage.
Zabijaka connects with a knee to the head.
Zabijaka working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Pereira changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Zabijaka fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jack Zabijaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Zabijaka scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Zabijaka misses with a two punch combination.
Pereira throws a looping overhand right but Zabijaka ducks down to avoid it. Pereira looks for the body kick but Zabijaka saw that one coming. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Zabijaka!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Zabijaka defending well as Pereira loads up on a big left hand. A shot to the liver by Zabijaka. Beautiful body shot.#T4# Pereira finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Zabijaka misses with a wild combination.
Pereira throws an overhand right that lands on Zabijaka's shoulder, as Zabijaka tries to avoid the shot. Zabijaka ducks under a wild hook from Pereira.#CL2# Zabijaka closes the distance and pushes Pereira back into the cage. Zabijaka lands with a light punch inside. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Zabijaka working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Pereira drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pereira tries for a takedown. No joy.
Pereira has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Zabijaka avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Zabijaka lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pereira. Zabijaka lands a nice elbow. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Zabijaka dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2##CL2# Zabijaka has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pereira drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pereira wants a takedown.
Pereira tries for a takedown but Zabijaka manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Higor Pereira. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2# Zabijaka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2# Zabijaka closes the distance and clinches. Zabijaka scores with a shoulder strike. Zabijaka lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Pereira fails to pull guard.
Zabijaka lands a right hand. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Pereira drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zabijaka prevents the takedown attempt.
Zabijaka makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Zabijaka with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #T1# Pereira has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Zabijaka is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Jack Zabijaka seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Zabijaka cracks Pereira with a nice body shot. Zabijaka prevents the takedown attempt.
A shot in the inside from Zabijaka. Zabijaka lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pereira or not. Zabijaka lands a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Zabijaka prevents the takedown attempt.
Pereira looking for a takedown. Zabijaka is working Pereira over against the cage. Zabijaka scores with a nice hook to the head. Zabijaka lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Zabijaka is pushing Pereira up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Zabijaka lands a nice elbow. #BC2# Zabijaka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2# Zabijaka closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Zabijaka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2##BC2# Zabijaka manages to break the clinch.
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!#CL2# Zabijaka clinches. A bit of stalling here from Zabijaka.
Zabijaka lands with a left to the head. Pereira takes a shot to the head. Zabijaka lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #BC2# Zabijaka manages to break the clinch.
#CL2# Zabijaka rushes Pereira and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Zabijaka displaying some good clinch control by pressing Pereira up against the cage. Pereira has Zabijaka pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Zabijaka manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Zabijaka landing knees to the head.
Pereira has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#BC2# Zabijaka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A nice combination there by Zabijaka.
#ROC2# Pereira is rocked!#CL2# Pereira tries to keep at a distance but Zabijaka has taken the fight into the clinch. Oh Pereira is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Pereira tries for a takedown but Zabijaka manages to get underhooks.
Pereira seems to have got his legs back now.#T3# A quick uppercut on the inside from Zabijaka. Zabijaka lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pereira backwards. Zabijaka with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Pereira has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Zabijaka after a bit of a struggle. #BC2# Zabijaka breaks from the clinch.
#CL2# Zabijaka has closed the distance and engaged Pereira in a clinch.
A short left from Zabijaka. Pereira tries to pull guard but Zabijaka forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Zabijaka lands a nice uppercut. Zabijaka lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Pereira is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Pereira has Zabijaka pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Zabijaka manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Nice body punch from Zabijaka - that landed with a thud.
#BC2# Zabijaka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zabijaka lands a body shot.
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!#CL2# Zabijaka clinches. #T4##BC2# Zabijaka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zabijaka lands a body shot.
Zabijaka lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Zabijaka lands a hook that stumbles Pereira back into the cage. Zabijaka follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Pereira to the canvas! Zabijaka pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Pereira has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jack Zabijaka! An out of breath Jack Zabijaka 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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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 16, 2018 |
#R1##CL2# Gorski tries to keep at a distance but Zabijaka has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2# Zabijaka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Nice sprawl there from Zabijaka as Gorski shoots in.#CL2# Zabijaka has Gorski up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2# Zabijaka breaks the clinch.
Gorski shoots and misses and Zabijaka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2# Zabijaka fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gorski, pushing him back against the cage. Gorski wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maciej Gorski. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2# Zabijaka breaks from the clinch.
#CL2# Zabijaka takes the fight into the clinch. Zabijaka pushes Gorski back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Zabijaka obliges. Zabijaka misses with a knee strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Zabijaka lands a right hand. #BC2# Zabijaka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Gorski is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zabijaka sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD# Gorski gets a takedown into half guard.#ES2# Zabijaka has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Gorski is on him like a limpet, forcing Zabijaka back against the cage.#T1# Zabijaka lands an uppercut. Zabijaka is struggling to control the position. Zabijaka lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Gorski drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gorski takes a shot to the head. Zabijaka has Gorski pressed against the cage.
Gorski tries to circle away but Zabijaka has him pinned against the cage. Gorski is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Zabijaka gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zabijaka creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2# A short right hand to the side of the head by Zabijaka. Gorski drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gorski is trying to drag Zabijaka to the mat but Zabijaka just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Zabijaka throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gorski blocks it with crossed arms. A short uppercut from Zabijaka. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2# Zabijaka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gorski throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zabijaka's waist but Zabijaka gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gorski off to one side. #CL2# Zabijaka gets in close and instigates a clinch. Gorski tries to score a body lock takedown but Zabijaka shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Zabijaka is pressed up against the cage. Gorski has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Zabijaka down to the mat. Zabijaka avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2# Zabijaka gets in close and instigates a clinch. Zabijaka scores with a shoulder strike. Zabijaka tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gorski has Zabijaka pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Zabijaka manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T3# With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zabijaka creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2# Zabijaka manages to break the clinch.
Zabijaka slips a jab and a cross from Gorski.
Gorski with a lazy takedown attempt and Zabijaka counters with a three punch combo that has Gorski backing up. Gorski nods at Zabijaka to acknowledge the strikes. Zabijaka digs a good hook to Gorski's body.
Gorski tries to clinch up. Maciej Gorski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Zabijaka throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL2# Zabijaka instigates a clinch. Zabijaka lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Gorski has had enough of the clinch but Zabijaka keeps him there for the moment. Zabijaka manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Zabijaka tries a knee to the head but Gorski blocks it.
Zabijaka gets underhooks to prevent Gorski's takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Gorski is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Zabijaka gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Gorski is working for takedown but Zabijaka is calmly controlling the position for now.#T4# The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Gorski has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Zabijaka is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Gorski has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Zabijaka after a bit of a struggle. Gorski wants a takedown but no success here.
Gorski is breathing heavily. Zabijaka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gorski backwards. #BC2# Zabijaka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zabijaka is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gorski. Gorski shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zabijaka but Zabijaka pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL2# Zabijaka has closed the distance and engaged Gorski in a clinch.
Zabijaka is pushing Gorski up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Gorski tries to score a body lock takedown but Zabijaka shows good agility there to stay on his feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Zabijaka dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2##CL2# Zabijaka gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Gorski takes a shot to the head. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Gorski takes a shot to the head. Zabijaka displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gorski up against the cage. Gorski drops down looking for an ankle pick but Zabijaka pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2# Zabijaka clinches up with Gorski and pushes him back against the cage. Zabijaka scores with an uppercut up the middle. Still in the clinch, Zabijaka scores with a nice short uppercut. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Zabijaka working some nice short punches in the clinch. Zabijaka has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Gorski has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Zabijaka after a bit of a struggle. Gorski has Zabijaka pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Zabijaka manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maciej Gorski. That's going to take a lot out of him. Zabijaka taking a breather. Zabijaka lands an elbow just above Gorski 's eye. #T1# Gorski wants a takedown.
#BC2# Zabijaka breaks the clinch.
#CL2# Zabijaka has managed to clinch.
A knee to the head by Zabijaka.
#BC2# Zabijaka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Gorski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Zabijaka moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Gorski throws a chopping leg kick but Zabijaka manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Gorski misses with a takedown attempt - Zabijaka sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2# Gorski tries to keep at a distance but Zabijaka has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2# Zabijaka manages to break the clinch.
#CL2# Zabijaka fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gorski, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2# Zabijaka breaks the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Zabijaka displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gorski. #T2# Nice sprawl there from Zabijaka as Gorski shoots in. Zabijaka throws a right and a left that Gorski avoids nicely. #CL2# Gorski gets tackled into the cage by Zabijaka. Zabijaka maintains the clinch. Zabijaka gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gorski.
Gorski looking for a takedown. Gorski is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Zabijaka gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Gorski wants a takedown.
Zabijaka throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC2# Zabijaka manages to break the clinch.
#CL2# Zabijaka moves into range and clinches up with Gorski. Zabijaka controlling the action here for a moment.
Zabijaka lands a hook to the side of the head. A shot in the inside from Zabijaka. #T3# Zabijaka will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gorski up against the cage. Zabijaka stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Zabijaka lands a right hand. Zabijaka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Zabijaka is defending well against a takedown attempt. Gorski is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Zabijaka gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC2# Zabijaka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2# Zabijaka closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Zabijaka makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Zabijaka tries to land a knee to the head but Gorski blocks with his arms.
Gorski can't get the takedown.
Zabijaka is pressed up against the cage. Gorski has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Zabijaka down to the mat. Zabijaka avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Gorski motions for Zabijaka to come forward. Gorski throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T4# Gorski fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL2# Zabijaka instigates a clinch. Zabijaka throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gorskis head. Zabijaka pressing his opponent against the cage. Gorski is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. A short left from Zabijaka. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A quick uppercut on the inside from Zabijaka. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. A short right from Zabijaka on the inside. Zabijaka stalling in the clinch.
#BC2# Zabijaka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zabijaka closes the distance and lands a one-two. Zabijaka stuffs the takedown attempt from Gorski. Gorski gets slowly back to his feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Zabijaka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're 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##CL2# Gorski gets tackled into the cage by Zabijaka. Zabijaka maintains the clinch. Zabijaka makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Gorski is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Zabijaka lands with a right to the head. Zabijaka tries a knee to the head but Gorski blocks it.
Zabijaka lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Zabijaka stalls. #BC2# Zabijaka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2# Zabijaka has taken the fight to the clinch.
Zabijaka has Gorski pushed against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Zabijaka with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zabijaka. Gorski goes for a takedown in the clinch but Zabijaka prevents it.
Gorski wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maciej Gorski. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##BC2# Zabijaka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Jack Zabijaka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2# Zabijaka closes the distance and clinches. Zabijaka displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gorski up against the cage. Zabijaka is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Zabijaka continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up. Gorski looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Gorski has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Zabijaka avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. A short right from Zabijaka on the inside. Zabijaka throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gorski blocks it with crossed arms. Gorski changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Zabijaka fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2# Zabijaka clinches. #T2# Gorski is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Zabijaka pulls him back up using the underhooks. A short left from Zabijaka. Zabijaka lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Come on Zabijaka - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#BC2# Zabijaka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Gorski shoots in for a takedown but Zabijaka shows good takedown defense. Zabijaka throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL2# Zabijaka moves into the clinch. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Zabijaka prevents a takedown attempt there.
A short uppercut from Zabijaka. A knee to the head by Zabijaka.
Gorski is looking to take this one to the mat. Gorski drops down looking for an ankle pick but Zabijaka pulls his leg out and moves away.
#TD# Gorski gets the takedown into side control. #ES2# Zabijaka sneaks out the side door and pushes Gorski away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#T3# Zabijaka lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jack Zabijaka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2# Zabijaka rushes Gorski and presses him up against the cage.#BC2# Zabijaka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Gorski darts in looking for a takedown but Zabijaka gets double underhooks and turns Gorski into the cage. #CL2# Zabijaka instigates a clinch. Zabijaka has Gorski pressed against the cage.
Zabijaka lands with a right to the head. Zabijaka stalling in the clinch.
#BC2# Zabijaka breaks from the clinch.
Gorski shoots for a double leg takedown but Zabijaka sprawls well. He's pushed Gorski's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Despite the aggression on Zabijaka's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Gorski shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zabijaka as he jumps to the side. #CL2# Zabijaka rushes Gorski and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T4# A knee to the head by Zabijaka.
#BC2# Zabijaka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gorski dives in and grabs Zabijaka's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zabijaka pushes down on Gorski's head and hops out.#CL2# Zabijaka forces Gorski back against the cage and clinches.#BC2# Zabijaka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Zabijaka punishes Gorski's body with a nice straight punch.#CL2# Zabijaka fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gorski, pushing him back against the cage. Jack Zabijaka is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Gorski is looking to take this one to the mat. Gorski is trying to drag Zabijaka to the mat but Zabijaka just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Zabijaka lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight! Jack Zabijaka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Zabijaka 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 24:30 Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 24:30 Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Zabijaka! A relieved looking Jack Zabijaka 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 27, 2018 |
#R1##CL2# Zabijaka drives through and clinches with Darrow against the cage.
Zabijaka tries to circle away but Darrow has him pinned against the cage. Darrow lands a body shot in the clinch.
Darrow lands a nice uppercut. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Zabijaka is trying to force a seperation but Darrow has the dominant position. Darrow lands with a short shot to the head. Darrow pushes Zabijaka back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Darrow lands with a light punch inside. Darrow blocking some punches.
A short body shot lands from Darrow as the two fighters clinch.
Still in the clinch, Darrow scores with a nice short uppercut. Zabijaka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Darrow makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Nice body punch from Darrow. Darrow lands a nice uppercut.#ROC# Zabijaka is rocked! Darrow lands a big right hand that drops Zabijaka! The killer instinct kicks in and Darrow finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Darrow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brodie Darrow!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 20, 2018 |
#R1# Bolek lands a really nice looking cross but Zabijaka seems unphased.
Bolek scores with a crisp jab that stopped Zabijaka in his tracks. Zabijaka tries to clinch there but Bolek circles away.
Bolek looks like he wants to counter punch here. Zabijaka walks into a jab. Bolek's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zabijaka under the eye. Zabijaka gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Zabijaka fails in his attempt to clinch. Zabijaka takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#ROC2# Zabijaka is rocked! Bolek pounces like a tiger and cracks Zabijaka with a vicious hook! Zabijaka is down but not out! Bolek follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Billy Bolek! Billy Bolek seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 14, 2018 |
#R1# Zabijaka gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Zabijaka tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Blye is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Zabijaka buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Zabijaka!! Zabijaka is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Blye throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lucas Blye! Post fight, Lucas Blye took to the microphone: 'I want that Belt!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 06, 2018 |
#R1# Zabijaka tries to clinch there but Wai Ping circles away.
Zabijaka on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wai Ping. Wai Ping obviously looking to wear him down.
#CL2# Zabijaka fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wai Ping, pushing him back against the cage.#TD# Wai Ping jumps guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB# Wai Ping had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zabijaka defends it easily.#SUB# Zabijaka avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB# Wai Ping looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Zabijaka is defending well. Wai Ping quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Zabijaka has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Wai Ping celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lu Wai Ping! A very excited looking Lu Wai Ping 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: Jul 25, 2018 |
#R1# Darrow scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Darrow misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zabijaka.
Zabijaka closes the distance looking to clinch and Darrow counters with a lovely shot to the body. Zabijaka tries to clinch but Darrow is having none of it. Darrow was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Zabijaka wants to clinch and Darrow counters with a lovely shot to the body. Zabijaka tries to clinch but fails miserably and Darrow counters with a nice body shot. Donk. Darrow catches Zabijaka right on the button with a cross. Darrow lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Darrow scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Zabijaka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Darrow paws at him with a jab and circles away. Darrow half committed to a counter leg kick. Zabijaka avoids the body shot from Darrow.
Zabijaka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Zabijaka looks to clinch and Darrow counters with an inside leg kick. #KD# Darrow feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Zabijaka sprawling to the canvas! Zabijaka rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Darrow finish him?!
#ROC# Zabijaka is rocked!#T1##CL# Darrow moves into range and clinches up with Zabijaka. Zabijaka is still on wobbly legs! Can Darrow finish him? Darrow lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zabijaka backwards. A quick uppercut on the inside from Darrow. Darrow pushes Zabijaka against the cage. Darrow is working some dirty boxing. Darrow pushes off with a quick right hook! Zabijaka goes down! Zabijaka tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Darrow moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hamish Darrow!
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Event:
K-1 29 Boxer vs Vamoosh
Date: Jun 27, 2018 |
#R1##CL# Zabijaka tries to keep at a distance but Cheese has taken the fight into the clinch. Cheese tries a body shot but Zabijaka blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cheese. Cheese lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Cheese tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zabijaka's elbow. Zabijaka wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cheese lands with a short shot to the head. Cheese lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zabijaka backwards. A head punch blocked on the inside by Cheese. Zabijaka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cheese can't find room to land a body shot as Zabijaka controls the action.
Zabijaka has a couple of punches blocked by Cheese.
Zabijaka is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cheese. Cheese digs a right hand underneath Zabijaka's ribcage. Zabijaka let out a lung full of air as it connected. Zabijaka throws a knee to the head but misses.
Zabijaka misses with a short punch on the inside. Cheese scores with a shoulder strike. Zabijaka trying to control the position but instead, Cheese has worked for underhooks and has pushed Zabijaka into the ropes. A short right hand to the side of the head by Cheese.#T1# Cheese lands an elbow that stopped Zabijaka in his tracks for a moment. Zabijaka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes. Cheese throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zabijakas head. Zabijaka has a couple of punches blocked by Cheese.
Cheese lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC# Zabijaka is rocked! Zabijaka is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes. Zabijaka is still on wobbly legs! Can Cheese finish him? A nice glancing elbow lands by Cheese. Zabijaka is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cheese is keeping busy. Cheese smacks Zabijaka right on the bridge of the nose with a massive elbow! Another one lands and Zabijaka goes down! He's clearly dazed - will he beat the count? 3,4,5,6,7... up to one knee... 8,9,10! He's not made it! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Elbows). Dick Cheese! A victorious Dick Cheese 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:
K-1 8 George vs Rainbow
Date: Apr 11, 2018 |
#R1# Souza scores with a head kick. Zabijaka tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Souza tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zabijaka was well out of range. Poor timing from Souza. Souza tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Zabijaka was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Jack Zabijaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Souza.
Souza lands with a cross. #CL# Zabijaka forces Souza back against the ropes and clinches. Souza tries to break free but Zabijaka pushes him back against the ropes. Zabijaka blocks an uppercut.
Zabijaka keeps control of Souza as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Zabijaka creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. A nice right hand lands inside from Zabijaka. Souza wants to break free but Zabijaka has control.
Souza fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC# Zabijaka manages to break the clinch.
Souza falls off balance throwing a combination
and Zabijaka counters with a stiff right hand. Souza takes a swing at Zabijaka's ribcage but misses. A little feinted left hand from Zabijaka on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Souza feints and then cracks Zabijaka's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zabijaka down. Zabijaka blocks the body kick.
#CL# Souza tries to keep at a distance but Zabijaka has taken the fight into the clinch. Zabijaka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T1# Zabijaka throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Souza wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC# Zabijaka breaks the clinch.
Souza wants to slow Zabijaka down by chopping away at his legs. It looked like Zabijaka was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. A slapping leg kick lands for Souza.
#CL# Zabijaka gets a clinch. #BC# Zabijaka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Souza misses with a body shot.
Nice body punch from Souza. Nice jab there from Zabijaka. Souza misses with a wild combination.
A head kick misses from Souza. Zabijaka definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Souza pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Souza delivers a nice body kick. Zabijaka is looking to clinch but Souza is avoiding it.
Zabijaka moves out of range as Souza throws a body kick.
#T2# Zabijaka fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL# Souza tries to keep at a distance but Zabijaka has taken the fight into the clinch. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2# Souza breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL# Zabijaka clinches. Souza is trying to force a seperation but Zabijaka has the dominant position. Souza wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zabijaka has him pressed against the ropes. A frustrated look appears on Souza's face as he tries to break the clinch. Souza is trying to break free. A short uppercut from Zabijaka. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Zabijaka throws a head punch that misses. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zabijaka. Zabijaka keeps control of Souza as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Souza wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zabijaka has him pressed against the ropes. Souza has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Zabijaka seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Souza can turn it around. Zabijaka with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Souza tries to break the clinch but Zabijaka is controlling the position. Zabijaka stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jack Zabijaka will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. #R2# Souza dodges the punch combination from Zabijaka.
Souza motions for Zabijaka to come forward. Souza throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Jack Zabijaka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Souza throws a leg kick but Zabijaka moved away. Souza throws a right and a left that both miss. Zabijaka feints a jab promting Souza to slip. Zabijaka then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Souza slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Souza buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Zabijaka blocks the low kick. Lesliah Souza seems to be getting the better of the standup. Zabijaka moves out of range of the body kick. Souza tests Zabijaka's chin there with a solid looking shot. Zabijaka on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The fight stays on the outside here - Zabijaka looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Souza fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Souza tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. A little feinted left hand from Zabijaka on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Zabijaka cracks the inside of Souza's front leg. #T1# That kick from Souza tenderised Zabijaka's leg. Zabijaka is trying to keep his angry face on. Souza throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Souza goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Zabijaka tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Souza manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Souza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zabijaka.
A leg kick checked by Zabijaka. Souza ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Zabijaka takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Souza checks the leg kick nicely there.
Souza darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Souza scores with a nice strike. The fight stays on the outside here - Zabijaka looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Souza misses with a body kick. Zabijaka tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Souza manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Zabijaka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Souza paws at him with a jab and circles away. Souza connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Zabijaka looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Zabijaka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T2# Souza swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Souza tries a head kick but it misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Zabijaka. Souza throws a leg kick but Zabijaka checks it. #CL# Zabijaka pushes Souza up against the ropes in a clinch. Zabijaka prevents Souza from breaking the clinch. Souza working hard to break the clinch. Zabijaka throws a punch but it's blocked by Souza. Souza tries to break free but Zabijaka pushes him back against the ropes. Souza wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Souza blocking some punches.
Souza looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Zabijaka keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Souza's efforts to push away. Zabijaka holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Zabijaka lands on the inside with an uppercut. Souza wants to break free but Zabijaka has control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lesliah Souza showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R3# Souza will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Souza misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zabijaka tries to clinch but Souza is having none of it. Zabijaka wants to clinch.#CL# Zabijaka has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Zabijaka.
Souza tries to break free but Zabijaka pushes him back against the ropes. Jack Zabijaka has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC# Zabijaka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Zabijaka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Souza throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Souza looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Souza wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zabijaka has him pressed against the ropes.#T1# Souza is trying to break free. Souza can't break the clinch.
Souza is trying to break the clinch but Zabijaka has him pressed against the ropes. Souza wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Zabijaka is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Zabijaka is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Maybe Zabijaka would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much. Zabijaka prevents Souza from breaking the clinch. Zabijaka misses with a knee strike.
Zabijaka lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2# Souza breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zabijaka wants to clinch up but Souza keeps it at a distance. Zabijaka fails with an attempt to clinch.
Souza lands a right hook to the body.
#CL# Zabijaka has taken the fight to the clinch.
Souza wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T2# Souza wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Souza wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zabijaka has him pressed against the ropes.#BC# Zabijaka breaks the clinch.
Zabijaka throws a jab but it's blocked by Souza. Souza fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Souza fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zabijaka has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Zabijaka blocks the body kick.
Souza scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Zabijaka misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Zabijaka tries to clinch there but Souza circles away.
Souza lands with a nice body kick. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Souza checks a leg kick. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Souza avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Souza changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Zabijaka takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Zabijaka is looking to clinch. Souza looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Zabijaka scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Souza throws a head kick that misses.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Lesliah Souza. I think Souza 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29 Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28 Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Lesliah Souza!
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Event:
K-1 Round 4 Jackson vs Baldwin
Date: Mar 28, 2018 |
#R1##CL2# Zabijaka closes the distance and clinches. Souza wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zabijaka has him pressed against the ropes.#BC# Souza breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zabijaka misses with a series of wild punches.
Souza appears to be looking for a big counter. Zabijaka looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Zabijaka fails in his attempt to clinch. Zabijaka tries to clinch but Souza moves away and Souza counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Zabijaka is lucky that one didn't land flush. Zabijaka doesn't manage to clinch there - Souza circles away.
Souza circles away from the clinch attempt.
Souza throws a head kick that misses. Souza circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zabijaka wants to clinch up but Souza keeps it at a distance. Zabijaka on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Zabijaka tries to close the distance and clinch but Souza swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Zabijaka tries to clinch up and Souza counters with a left and a right that stings Zabijaka. Souza connects with an inside leg kick. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Souza throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zabijaka blocks a leg kick. Zabijaka looks to land a combination but Souza avoids it well. Zabijaka fails to land with a series of punches.
#T1# Souza throws a leg kick but Zabijaka sees it coming and checks it nicely. Zabijaka swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Souza uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zabijaka. Souza avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Souza showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zabijaka.
Souza misses with a head kick.
Souza throws a low kick, looking for Zabijaka's leg but Zabijaka calmly moves out of range. Zabijaka wants to clinch. Zabijaka avoids the head kick by Souza.
Souza lands with a nice body kick. Souza slips a straight right by Zabijaka. Zabijaka is looking to clinch but Souza is avoiding it.
Zabijaka avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zabijaka avoids a punch combination nicely.
#CL2# Zabijaka rushes Souza and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#T2##BC2# Zabijaka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zabijaka misses with a head kick.
Souza appears to be looking for a big counter. Souza slips a jab and a cross from Zabijaka.
Zabijaka dodges the punch combination from Souza.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Souza throws a nice looking combination but Zabijaka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Zabijaka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Souza swats him away and circles back towards the center. A head kick misses from Souza. Zabijaka tries to clinch up. Zabijaka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Sloppy strikes from Zabijaka. Those never looked like landing. Souza's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Souza duly obliges. Souza misses with a few strikes there.
Souza throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zabijaka. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Zabijaka slips a jab and a cross from Souza.
#CL2# Zabijaka moves into the clinch successfully.
Zabijaka is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Souza is keeping busy. Souza is looking to break free of the clinch but Zabijaka has double underhooks. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lesliah Souza dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Souza throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Zabijaka closes the distance looking to clinch and Souza counters with a three punch combo that has Zabijaka backing up. Zabijaka nods at Souza to acknowledge the strikes. Zabijaka tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Souza manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Souza circles away from the clinch attempt.
Souza connects with a solid leg kick. Souza lands a really nice looking cross but Zabijaka seems unphased.
The crowd cheers as Zabijaka lands an impressive looking overhand right. Souza doesn't seem phased though. Souza throws a series of punches but Zabijaka avoids them all with ease. Zabijaka checks a leg kick. A punch combination from Souza misses. Zabijaka fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lesliah Souza is winning the standup battle so far. Zabijaka thumps Souza with a low kick. 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! Zabijaka wants to clinch. Zabijaka fails in his attempt to clinch. Zabijaka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Souza paws at him with a jab and circles away. Souza thinks about countering with a head kick. A head kick misses from Souza. #T1# Zabijaka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Souza paws at him with a jab and circles away. Souza lets loose with a powerful body kick. Zabijaka will feel that in the morning. Zabijaka lands a nice leg kick that just misses Souza's sensitive parts. Souza is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zabijaka can do to turn this around? Souza throws a sloppy head kick and Zabijaka moves out of range easily. Lesliah Souza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2# Zabijaka darts in and clinches Souza up against the ropes. Zabijaka tries to land knees in the clinch but Souza avoids the damage to the body. #BC# Souza breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Souza throws a leg kick and Zabijaka counters with a left and a right that stings Souza. Zabijaka takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Souza throws a head kick that misses. Souza looks to land a body kick but Zabijaka moved away. Some wild striking there from Souza.
Souza connects with a leg kick. Zabijaka looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Zabijaka is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Zabijaka tries to clinch there but Souza circles away.
#T2# Souza swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Souza throws a leg kick but Zabijaka moved away. Zabijaka doesn't manage to clinch there - Souza circles away.
Souza misses with a series of wild punches.
Souza swats away the attempt to clinch by Zabijaka. A head kick by Souza misses and Zabijaka counters with a stiff right hand. Zabijaka will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zabijaka looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Zabijaka looks to throw the jab but Souza is out of range. Souza looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Souza lands a leg kick that knocks Zabijaka off balance momentarily. Souza fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Souza throws a wild body kick that Zabijaka sees coming a mile off. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Souza lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lesliah Souza dominated that second round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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# Souza throws a series of punches but Zabijaka moves out of range. Souza fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Souza fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zabijaka rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Souza moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Souza wants to land a leg kick but Zabijaka is out of range. Souza misses with a looping right.#CL2# Zabijaka has managed to clinch.
Zabijaka's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Zabijaka lands an uppercut. Souza cracks Zabijaka with a nice body shot. I was talking to Souza's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Zabijaka is trying to maintain a safe position but Souza gets an underhook and turns Zabijaka into the ropes. Zabijaka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Souza wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2# Zabijaka manages to break the clinch.
Souza lands with a slapping head kick. Souza looks to score with a jab to the body but Zabijaka is just out of range. Zabijaka tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Souza manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Nice body punch from Souza. Zabijaka is looking to clinch but Souza is avoiding it.
Souza misses with a body kick.#T1# Souza circles away from the clinch attempt.
Souza went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. A head kick misses from Souza. Souza lands a head kick!
Zabijaka fails in his attempt to clinch. Zabijaka wants to clinch but Souza slips to the side and Souza counters with a good low kick that Zabijaka was not able to check. Zabijaka wants to clinch. And Souza counters with a quick kick to the body but Zabijaka blocks it. Souza misses with a jab, cross combination.
Souza keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Souza throws a lazy head kick #KD2# and before Souza can reset, Zabijaka rushes him with a swarm of punches, sending him crashing to the floor, in all sorts of trouble! Souza is trying to beat the count but we're up to 6 already and he's nowhere near. 7,8... he's up! He's going to continue! Zabijaka fails with an attempt to clinch.
Souza pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Zabijaka back to the ropes. Souza follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2# Zabijaka closes the distance and clinches. Zabijaka dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes. Zabijaka manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Souza wants to get back to striking at distance but Zabijaka won't allow it.
Lesliah Souza is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2# Souza is trying to force a seperation but Zabijaka has the dominant position. Souza is trying to force a seperation but Zabijaka has the dominant position. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC2# Zabijaka breaks the clinch.
Jack Zabijaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Zabijaka rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Souza moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Zabijaka fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Good leg kick by Zabijaka there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jack Zabijaka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Souza connects with a leg kick. Zabijaka looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Zabijaka fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zabijaka throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Souza is looking to land body kicks. Zabijaka misses with a wild combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. The fight stays on the outside here - Zabijaka looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Souza tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zabijaka was well out of range. Poor timing from Souza.
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 Lesliah Souza. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Souza, 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:28 Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:28 Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
KFC: Defended
Date: Jan 06, 2018 |
#R1# Zabijaka takes a shot right to the bread basket. Donnelly throws a body shot but no joy. Donnelly connects with a body shot that sends Zabijaka's belly button to the back. Zabijaka throws a right hand that Donnelly ducks under and follows up with a left that Donnelly also avoids with ease.#CL2# Zabijaka takes the fight into the clinch. Zabijaka blocks an elbow strike. Donnelly lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #BC# Donnelly breaks the clinch.
Zabijaka throws a one two combo.
A decent looking cross lands there for Zabijaka. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Donnelly throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL# Donnelly moves into range and clinches up with Zabijaka. A quick uppercut on the inside from Donnelly. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Donnelly creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. A quick uppercut on the inside from Zabijaka. Donnelly lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zabijaka backwards. Zabijaka slows down the pace here.
#BC2# Zabijaka manages to break the clinch.
#T1##CL2# Zabijaka fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Donnelly, pushing him back against the cage. Donnelly comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Donnelly lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zabijaka. Zabijaka takes an elbow to the forehead. #BC# Donnelly breaks from the clinch.
Zabijaka misses with the combination.
Donnelly scores with a body shot.
Donnelly jabs Zabijaka to the body, keeping him at a distance. Donnelly throws a right and a left that Zabijaka avoids nicely. Donnelly with a hook. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Donnelly ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL2# Zabijaka has managed to clinch.
Donnelly lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zabijaka backwards. Donnelly throws an elbow that misses.
Zabijaka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Donnelly makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2# Good anti-grappling being displayed by Donnelly as Zabijaka tries to tie him up. Zabijaka working hard to break the clinch.#BC# Donnelly's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Donnelly ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Donnelly lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zabijaka at a distance.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Donnelly. Zabijaka shrugs it off though. Zabijaka looks winded! Donnelly lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Donnelly lands a nice looking kick to the body. Zabijaka takes a step back to recover. #CL# Donnelly clinches. #BC# Donnelly breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Donnelly scores with a three punch combo!
Donnelly lands a slapping body shot.
Donnelly misses with a jab, cross combination.
Donnelly connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Zabijaka throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Donnelly. #CL# Donnelly clinches with his opponent.
Zabijaka trying to stall but Donnelly improves his position.
#T3# Donnelly's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Zabijaka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC# Donnelly breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Donnelly lands with a hook. Zabijaka tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Donnelly keeps Zabijaka at a distance using the push kick. #CL# Donnelly moves into the clinch successfully.
Donnelly content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Zabijaka throws a punch but it's blocked by Donnelly. Donnelly lands a nice uppercut. A right hook to the body lands for Donnelly.
Good body shot from Donnelly.
Zabijaka looking to throw knees to the head but Donnelly is blocking nicely.
Donnelly lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zabijaka backwards. #BC# Donnelly's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Zabijaka takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Donnelly digs a good body shot into Zabijaka's ribs.#T4# Zabijaka takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Donnelly lands a nice shot to the body.
Zabijaka takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Donnelly connects with a crisp jab. Zabijaka sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Donnelly fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zabijaka looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Donnelly is looking to wear down Zabijaka with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Donnelly fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. A slapping leg kick lands for Donnelly.
Donnelly scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Donnelly connects with a body shot that sends Zabijaka's belly button to the back. Donnelly changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Zabijaka takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Donnelly lands a nice shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Donnelly scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Donnelly connects with a body shot that sends Zabijaka's belly button to the back. Donnelly scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Donnelly lets loose with a powerful body kick. Zabijaka will feel that in the morning. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dominic Donnelly dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Donnelly lands a jab to the nose.#CL2# Zabijaka drives through and clinches with Donnelly against the cage.
Donnelly blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Donnelly comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Zabijaka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Donnelly scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC# Donnelly escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#KD# Donnelly drops Zabijaka with a beautiful combination! Zabijaka stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Donnelly is looking for the KO!#ROC# Zabijaka is rocked! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Donnelly connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Zabijaka tumbling to the canvas! Donnelly pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Zabijaka was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Dominic Donnelly! During a confident post fight interview, Dominic Donnelly thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
SFL 001 Bang Bang SFL !!!
Date: Nov 04, 2017 |
#R1##CL# Zabijaka gets in close and instigates a clinch. Barbosa is looking to break free of the clinch but Zabijaka has double underhooks. Zabijaka lands with a light punch inside. Zabijaka effectively controlling the action here. Nice body punch from Zabijaka - that landed with a thud.
Zabijaka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Zabijaka has Barbosa pressed against the cage.
#BC# Zabijaka breaks from the clinch.
Zabijaka tries to close the distance and clinch but Barbosa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Zabijaka wants to clinch. Barbosa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barbosa is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T1##CL# Zabijaka moves into range and clinches up with Barbosa. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. A shot in the inside from Zabijaka. #BC# Zabijaka breaks from the clinch.
Zabijaka seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#CL# Zabijaka pushes Barbosa up against the cage in a clinch. Zabijaka lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Barbosa blocking some punches.
Zabijaka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Zabijaka displaying some good clinch control by pressing Barbosa up against the cage.#BC# Zabijaka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Zabijaka tries to clinch but Barbosa is having none of it. Barbosa unleashes a big counter combination but Zabijaka bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL# Zabijaka has Barbosa up against the cage in a clinch.
#T2# Zabijaka lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Barbosa backwards. A short right hand to the side of the head by Zabijaka. This has been an exciting period of action! Zabijaka pushes Barbosa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Zabijaka stalling in the clinch.
Barbosa takes a knee right on the jaw!
#CUT# It looks like Jose Barbosa has been cut. Barbosa is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Barbosa being controlled against the cage. Zabijaka has Barbosa pushed against the cage. Barbosa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Zabijaka misses with a punch on the inside.
#T3# Zabijaka lands a left hand.
Nice body punch from Zabijaka - that landed with a thud.
#BC# Zabijaka manages to break the clinch.
Zabijaka tries to close the distance and clinch but Barbosa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Barbosa lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL# Zabijaka clinches up against the cage.#BC# Zabijaka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Zabijaka fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barbosa lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL# Zabijaka forces Barbosa back against the cage and clinches. Zabijaka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. A body shot lands from Zabijaka.
Zabijaka is struggling to control the position. A nice right hand lands inside from Zabijaka. #T4# Zabijaka pressing his opponent against the cage. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Zabijaka takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Zabijaka lands an elbow that stopped Barbosa in his tracks for a moment. Zabijaka slowing the pace effectively. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Barbosa takes a shot to the head. A nice right hand lands inside from Zabijaka. A nice right hand lands inside from Zabijaka. Barbosa takes a knee right on the jaw!
Zabijaka lands a body punch. Zabijaka effectively controlling the action here. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Zabijaka dominated that round. The cut man is working on Jose Barbosa's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Zabijaka tries to clinch but Barbosa is having none of it. The fight stays on the outside here - Zabijaka looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Zabijaka wants to clinch. Barbosa lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Jack Zabijaka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Barbosa takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Zabijaka fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL# Zabijaka gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Zabijaka misses with a body punch.
Zabijaka lands a good knee to the midsection. Barbosa won't want to take too many of those.#T1# Zabijaka presses Barbosa against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Zabijaka tries to land a knee to the head but Barbosa blocks with his arms.
Zabijaka gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. A short body shot lands from Zabijaka as the two fighters clinch.
Barbosa is breathing heavily.#BC# Zabijaka manages to break the clinch.
#CL# Zabijaka clinches up with Barbosa and pushes him back against the cage.#BC# Zabijaka breaks the clinch.
Barbosa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zabijaka fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zabijaka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barbosa is looking for the big counter here. Barbosa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zabijaka.
Barbosa throws a counter combo.#T2# Zabijaka swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Barbosa. Zabijaka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zabijaka fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barbosa throws a counter combo. Zabijaka wants to clinch and Barbosa counters with a three punch combo that has Zabijaka backing up. Zabijaka nods at Barbosa to acknowledge the strikes. Zabijaka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barbosa can do to turn this around? 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! Barbosa slips a jab and a cross from Zabijaka.
Barbosa keeps the fight on the outside. Barbosa takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Zabijaka tries to close the distance and clinch but Barbosa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Despite the aggression on Barbosa's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Jack Zabijaka is winning the standup battle so far. Zabijaka tries to clinch but Barbosa moves out of range. Barbosa is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T3# Zabijaka looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbosa is just out of range.#CL# Zabijaka rushes Barbosa and presses him up against the cage. Zabijaka lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Zabijaka taking a breather. Barbosa takes a knee right on the jaw!
Zabijaka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC# Zabijaka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Zabijaka wants to clinch up but Barbosa keeps it at a distance. As Zabijaka backs off Barbosa throws a huge counter combo but Zabijaka manages to avoid it all. Zabijaka fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barbosa throws a counter combo. Zabijaka fails in his attempt to clinch. Barbosa lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Zabijaka throws a nice looking combination but Barbosa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T4# Zabijaka throws a nice looking combination but Barbosa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Barbosa is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Barbosa keeps the fight on the outside. Zabijaka tries to clinch up but Barbosa circles away and keeps his distance. Barbosa swats away the attempt to clinch by Zabijaka. Zabijaka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Despite the aggression on Barbosa's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Zabijaka tries to clinch but Barbosa moves out of range. Despite the aggression on Barbosa's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Barbosa takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Nice shot lands for Zabijaka. Barbosa swats away the attempt to clinch by Zabijaka. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Zabijaka dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Jose Barbosa's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're 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# Zabijaka darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Zabijaka tries to clinch up. Barbosa throws a counter combo.#CL# Zabijaka pushes Barbosa up against the cage in a clinch. Zabijaka controlling the action here for a moment.
Zabijaka is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Barbosa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC# Zabijaka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zabijaka wants to clinch. As Zabijaka backs off Barbosa throws a huge counter combo but Zabijaka manages to avoid it all.#T1##CL# Zabijaka clinches up against the cage. Zabijaka lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Barbosa is trying to force a seperation but Zabijaka has the dominant position. Zabijaka stalling the fight.
Zabijaka will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Barbosa up against the cage. Zabijaka lands with a right to the head. Zabijaka displaying some good clinch control by pressing Barbosa up against the cage.#T2# The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Zabijaka takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Zabijaka seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression. Zabijaka lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Barbosa backwards. Zabijaka lands a shoulder strike. Zabijaka looking to throw knees to the head but Barbosa is blocking nicely.
#BC# Zabijaka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Zabijaka tries to close the distance and clinch but Barbosa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL# Zabijaka gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Zabijaka lands a shoulder strike. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Barbosa is trying to push Zabijaka away but Zabijaka has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T3# Barbosa takes a shot to the head. Zabijaka looking to throw knees to the head but Barbosa is blocking nicely.
Jack Zabijaka has scored more points in the clinch so far. Zabijaka stalling against the cage.
Zabijaka lands an elbow that stopped Barbosa in his tracks for a moment. Barbosa takes a shot to the head. Zabijaka lands a body punch in the clinch. Zabijaka lands an uppercut.#ROC# Barbosa is rocked! Barbosa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. A short right from Zabijaka. Barbosa is still on wobbly legs! Can Zabijaka finish him? A short right hand to the side of the head by Zabijaka. Zabijaka lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Barbosa or not. Zabijaka lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Barbosa. Barbosa seems to have recovered his senses. Zabijaka slows down the pace here.
#T4# Zabijaka displaying some good clinch control by pressing Barbosa up against the cage.#BC# Zabijaka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jack Zabijaka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CL# Zabijaka rushes Barbosa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Zabijaka lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Zabijaka keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Barbosa's efforts to push away. Jose Barbosa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Zabijaka scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that's the end of the fight! Jack Zabijaka showed his dominance in that final round. Well Zabijaka has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:25 Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:25 Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Zabijaka! A relieved looking Jack Zabijaka 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:
CSW 028 Bravie vs Lockzer
Date: Oct 08, 2017 |
#R1##CL# Zabijaka instigates a clinch. Zabijaka creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Costa's defenses. #BC# Zabijaka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL# Zabijaka fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Costa, pushing him back against the cage. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Costa jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Zabijaka walks away with a smile on his face. Costa gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL# Zabijaka darts in and clinches Costa up against the cage. A frustrated look appears on Costa's face as he tries to break the clinch. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Costa as Zabijaka tries to tie him up. Costa tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Zabijaka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Zabijaka scores with a shot to the side of Costa's head. Zabijaka working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC# Zabijaka breaks the clinch.
#CL# Zabijaka gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Zabijaka keeps control of Costa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Zabijaka lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1# Costa jumps guard but Zabijaka stands there with Costa around his waist. Costa gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jack Zabijaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andre Costa. Costa stalling in the clinch but Zabijaka improves position. Zabijaka lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Both guys are working to get underhooks. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Zabijaka crunches a lovely knee into Costa's ribcage. Zabijaka using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Costa has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#BC# Zabijaka manages to break the clinch.
Costa shoots in for a takedown but Zabijaka shows good takedown defense. #CL# Zabijaka clinches up with Costa and pushes him back against the cage. Costa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zabijaka's elbow. Zabijaka throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Costa blocks it with crossed arms. Zabijaka lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Costa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2# A battle for position here, against the cage. Costa is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Costa is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Zabijaka has denied him. Costa taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Costa is looking to break free of the clinch but Zabijaka has double underhooks. A right hand to the body from Zabijaka.
Zabijaka makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC# Costa is rocked! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Zabijaka dips a shoulder and cracks Costa with a mighty uppercut! Costa falls back against the cage and Zabijaka unloads with a barrage of strikes! Costa is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Zabijaka screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Zabijaka! A relieved looking Jack Zabijaka 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:
CSW 022 Aguilar vs Clark
Date: Sep 27, 2017 |
#R1# Mixon takes a swing at Zabijaka's ribcage but misses. Zabijaka is looking for a counter combo. Zabijaka wants to clinch up but Mixon keeps it at a distance. Mixon is looking to clinch. Zabijaka throws a leg kick but Mixon sees it coming and checks it nicely. Mixon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zabijaka was well out of range. Poor timing from Mixon.#CL# Zabijaka moves into the clinch. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mixon. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mixon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Mixon takes a shot to the head. #CUT# It looks like Joe Mixon has been cut.#BC# Zabijaka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#KD# Zabijaka drops Mixon with a left and a right! Oh, Mixon is hurt - Zabijaka dives into side control looking to finish!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mixon can do anything to dispel that myth. 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! Mixon tries to improve position but can't. #SU# Zabijaka stands up and beckons Mixon to his feet. #CL2# Mixon has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mixon pushes Zabijaka back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Zabijaka scores with a shot to the side of Mixon's head. #T1##BC# Zabijaka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Zabijaka circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zabijaka scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL# Zabijaka moves into the clinch. Mixon tries to score a body lock takedown but Zabijaka shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Zabijaka avoiding damage.
A shot in the inside from Zabijaka. Zabijaka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Zabijaka scores with a shot to the side of Mixon's head. A right hook to the body lands for Mixon.
Zabijaka prevents a body shot from Mixon. Mixon tries a body shot but Zabijaka blocks it.
Zabijaka wants to break free but Mixon has control.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Zabijaka takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Mixon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zabijaka blocks a body shot from Mixon. #T2# Zabijaka wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Mixon throws a punch but it's blocked by Zabijaka. Zabijaka pressing his opponent against the cage. Mixon has a couple of punches blocked by Zabijaka.
Zabijaka blocks an uppercut.
Zabijaka blocking some punches.
Mixon is trying to force a seperation but Zabijaka has the dominant position. Zabijaka using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mixon has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Mixon swings wildly with an uppercut but Zabijaka uses good head movement to avoid it. Mixon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zabijaka backwards. Mixon working aggressively here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Zabijaka. Mixon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Mixon misses with the head strike.
Zabijaka trying to control the position but instead, Mixon has worked for underhooks and has pushed Zabijaka into the cage. Zabijaka lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T3# Mixon swings wildly with an uppercut but Zabijaka uses good head movement to avoid it. Zabijaka is stalling here.
Mixon misses with a short punch on the inside. The referee is keeping an eye on Zabijaka - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Zabijaka lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mixon backwards. A head punch on the inside from Mixon fails to land. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mixon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Mixon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Zabijaka manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#BC# Zabijaka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zabijaka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mixon is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Zabijaka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mixon swats him away and circles back towards the center. Mixon wants to counter with a clinch but Zabijaka pushes him away.#T4# Mixon shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Zabijaka eats them both and turns towards Mixon to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CL# Zabijaka has closed the distance and engaged Mixon in a clinch.
Zabijaka throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mixon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Zabijaka blocks a body shot from Mixon. Zabijaka leaning against his opponent.
Mixon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mixon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Zabijaka.
Mixon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Mixon.
Mixon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Mixon lands a nice uppercut. Mixon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zabijaka backwards. Mixon misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC# The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Zabijaka breaks from the clinch.
#CL2# Mixon rushes Zabijaka and presses him up against the cage. Zabijaka misses with a punch on the inside.
Mixon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zabijaka backwards. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Zabijaka dominated that round. The cut man is working on Joe Mixon's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Mixon moves in looking to clinch but Zabijaka pushes him off. Zabijaka tries to clinch there but Mixon circles away.
Zabijaka throws a right and a left that both miss. Jack Zabijaka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Zabijaka gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mixon checks a low kick from Zabijaka. Zabijaka throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zabijaka avoids the body shot from Mixon.
Mixon misses with a straight left. #CL2# Mixon rushes Zabijaka and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. A right hook to the body lands for Mixon.
Zabijaka is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Zabijaka blocks a body shot from Mixon. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mixon throws a head punch that misses. Mixon presses Zabijaka against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Zabijaka is looking to control Mixon's arms but Mixon gets an underhook and turns him. Now Zabijaka has his back to the cage. Zabijaka is looking to break free of the clinch but Mixon has double underhooks. Mixon lands a left hand.
A frustrated look appears on Zabijaka's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T1# Zabijaka scores with a shoulder strike. Mixon lands a right hand. #BC# Zabijaka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Nice shot by Mixon. Zabijaka gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Zabijaka on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Nice shot by Mixon. Zabijaka takes one to the side of the head.
#CL# Zabijaka has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC# Zabijaka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Zabijaka misses with a punch on the inside.
Mixon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. A shot in the inside from Mixon. Zabijaka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zabijaka lands with a short head shot on the inside. Mixon tries to throw a body punch but Zabijaka avoids it by throwing Mixon back against the cage. Mixon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Joe Mixon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T2# Zabijaka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Mixon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC# Zabijaka manages to break the clinch.
Zabijaka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mixon. Zabijaka has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. The fight stays on the outside here - Zabijaka looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Mixon throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Zabijaka seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL# Zabijaka clinches. Mixon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zabijaka backwards. Mixon misses with a punch to the body.
Zabijaka tries to circle away but Mixon has him pinned against the cage.#BC# Zabijaka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jack Zabijaka is winning the standup battle so far. Zabijaka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jack Zabijaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Mixon swats away the attempt to clinch by Zabijaka. Mixon on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T3##CL2# Mixon darts in and clinches Zabijaka up against the cage. Zabijaka lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zabijaka working hard to break the clinch. Mixon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Zabijaka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Mixon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zabijaka backwards. Mixon lands with a right to the head. Mixon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Zabijaka taking a breather. A nice left hand lands by Mixon.
Mixon lands a right hand. Mixon misses with some punches.
Zabijaka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mixon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zabijaka backwards. Mixon lands with a right to the head. This has been an exciting period of action! Both guys are working to get underhooks. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zabijaka. #T4# A short right from Zabijaka. Zabijaka stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Zabijaka wants to stall.
Mixon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Mixon misses with a short punch on the inside. Zabijaka scores with a shot to the side of Mixon's head. #BC# Zabijaka breaks from the clinch.
Mixon misses the jab.#CL2# Mixon instigates a clinch. Mixon pushes Zabijaka back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Mixon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC# Zabijaka breaks the clinch.
#CL# Zabijaka has managed to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Zabijaka looking to slow down the pace here. A shot in the inside from Mixon. Zabijaka lands with a light punch inside. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Mixon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Joe Mixon's cut. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Mixon wants to clinch up but Zabijaka keeps it at a distance. Mixon takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Zabijaka blocks a jab.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Zabijaka prevents a body shot from Mixon. Mixon misses with some punches.
Mixon tries to work over Zabijaka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Zabijaka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zabijaka misses with a punch on the inside.
Zabijaka is looking to control Mixon's arms but Mixon gets an underhook and turns him. Now Zabijaka has his back to the cage. Zabijaka leaning against his opponent.
Zabijaka prevents a body shot from Mixon. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mixon as Zabijaka tries to tie him up. #BC# Zabijaka breaks the clinch.
#CL# Zabijaka moves into range and clinches up with Mixon. A nice right hand lands inside from Zabijaka. #BC# Zabijaka breaks from the clinch.
#T1# Mixon just misses with a punch to the body.
Zabijaka tries to bum rush Mixon with a series of wild strikes but Mixon uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Zabijaka takes a body punch but keeps moving. Zabijaka tries to clinch up. Zabijaka doesn't manage to clinch there - Mixon circles away.
#CL2# Mixon closes the distance and pushes Zabijaka back into the cage. Mixon blocks an uppercut.
Mixon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zabijaka backwards. #BC# Zabijaka breaks from the clinch.
Mixon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zabijaka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mixon paws at him with a jab and circles away. Horrible takedown attempt by Mixon or perhaps it was just good defense by Zabijaka, which made it look bad. Zabijaka cracks a nice hook into Mixon's ribs. Zabijaka throws a nice inside leg kick. Zabijaka misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T2##CL2# Mixon forces Zabijaka back against the cage and clinches. This has been an exciting period of action! Zabijaka is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mixon is keeping busy. A head punch on the inside from Mixon fails to land. Zabijaka avoiding damage.
Mixon lands a hook that snaps the head of Zabijaka backwards. Mixon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zabijakas head. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mixon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mixon. Zabijaka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zabijaka with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Zabijaka using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mixon has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mixon. A knee to the head by Zabijaka.
Zabijaka throws a head punch that misses. Mixon misses with a body punch.
Mixon lands a shoulder strike. #T3# Mixon throws a punch but it's blocked by Zabijaka. Zabijaka tries a knee to the head but Mixon blocks it.
Zabijaka has Mixon pressed against the cage.
Mixon blocks a body shot from Zabijaka. Zabijaka misses with the head strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage. A body shot lands from Mixon.
Mixon scores with a shot to the side of Zabijaka's head. Mixon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Zabijaka. A head punch on the inside from Zabijaka fails to land. Zabijaka is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mixon is defending well for now. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Zabijaka is looking to control Mixon's arms but Mixon gets an underhook and turns him. Now Zabijaka has his back to the cage. Zabijaka looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Zabijaka is trying to break the clinch but Mixon has him pressed against the cage. A nice right hand lands inside from Mixon. #T4# Mixon misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Mixon. Mixon lands a body punch in the clinch. Zabijaka lands a good knee to the midsection. Mixon won't want to take too many of those. Zabijaka wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mixon has him pressed against the cage. A short left from Mixon. Zabijaka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Mixon.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Zabijaka misses with a knee strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zabijaka. Zabijaka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zabijaka swings wildly with an uppercut but Mixon uses good head movement to avoid it. A head punch on the inside from Mixon fails to land. Mixon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mixon lands a nice uppercut. Mixon scores with a shot to the side of Zabijaka's head. Zabijaka digs a right hand underneath Mixon's ribcage. Mixon let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Joe Mixon. I think Mixon 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29 Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29 Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Joe Mixon!
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Event:
CSW 019 Lockyer vs Hood
Date: Sep 22, 2017 |
#R1##CL# Bowls gets tackled into the cage by Zabijaka. Zabijaka maintains the clinch. Still in the clinch, Zabijaka scores with a nice short uppercut. A quick uppercut on the inside from Zabijaka. Zabijaka lands a left hand.
A battle for position here, against the cage. Bowls has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Zabijaka avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Zabijaka lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Zabijaka gets through Bowls's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. A right handed body shot lands from Zabijaka.
Zabijaka working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Bowls has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Zabijaka avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Zabijaka lands with a light punch inside. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Zabijaka scores with a shoulder strike. Zabijaka is leaning against Bowls and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC# Zabijaka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zabijaka comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Bowls looks winded!#CL# Zabijaka rushes Bowls and presses him up against the cage.#BC# Zabijaka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#KD# Zabijaka bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Bowls! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
#ROC# Bowls is rocked!#CUT# It looks like Ala Moana Bowls has been cut.#SU# Zabijaka gets to his feet - Bowls follows without any prompting. Bowls is still on wobbly legs! Can Zabijaka finish him?#T1##CL# Zabijaka clinches up against the cage. Bowls seems to have recovered his senses. Bowls tries to land a knee to the head but Zabijaka blocks with his arms.
Zabijaka throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Bowls is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Zabijaka is defending well. Jack Zabijaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ala Moana Bowls. Zabijaka prevents the takedown attempt.
Zabijaka lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Zabijaka utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. A left hand lands to the body for Zabijaka.
Zabijaka lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bowls backwards. Zabijaka lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bowls backwards. #BC# Zabijaka breaks from the clinch.
Bowls fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL# Zabijaka moves into the clinch. Zabijaka leaning his opponent against the cage. Zabijaka leaning his opponent against the cage. Zabijaka gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.#T2# Nice body punch from Zabijaka - that landed with a thud.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Bowls's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC# Zabijaka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL# Zabijaka forces Bowls back against the cage and clinches. Bowls misses with some punches.
A short right from Zabijaka on the inside. #BC# Zabijaka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL# Bowls tries to keep at a distance but Zabijaka has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC# Zabijaka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jack Zabijaka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Zabijaka cracks a nice hook into Bowls's ribs. Bowls get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Bowls stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Zabijaka runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jack Zabijaka! Jack Zabijaka thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
CSW 014 Lewis vs Lockyer
Date: Sep 13, 2017 |
#R1# Costa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zabijaka avoids it really well and circles away. Some wild striking there from Costa.
Zabijaka seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#KD# Zabijaka drops Costa with a left right combo! Zabijaka follows him down to the ground into side control.
#CUT# It looks like Andre Costa has been cut. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU# Zabijaka decides to take the fight back to the feet. #CL2# Costa moves into the clinch. Zabijaka lands with a short shot to the head. A nice right hand lands inside from Zabijaka. #ROC# Costa is rocked! Zabijaka lands a big right hand that drops Costa! The killer instinct kicks in and Zabijaka finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Zabijaka!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Zabijaka! Jack Zabijaka thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
CSW 004 Lockyer vs Lazzarini
Date: Aug 19, 2017 |
#R1# Zabijaka misses with a jab, cross combination.
Barbosa is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Barbosa is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#CL# Zabijaka drives through and clinches with Barbosa against the cage.
Zabijaka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC# Zabijaka breaks from the clinch.
Zabijaka throws a body shot but no joy. Barbosa is looking for the big counter here. A punch combination from Zabijaka misses. The fight stays on the outside here - Zabijaka looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Zabijaka seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Zabijaka fails in his attempt to clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Barbosa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Barbosa throws a counter combo. Zabijaka tries to clinch but fails miserably and Barbosa counters with a series of strikes. Zabijaka will be more careful next time no doubt. Zabijaka is looking to clinch but Barbosa is avoiding it.
Barbosa lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL# Zabijaka closes the distance and pushes Barbosa back into the cage. Zabijaka pressing his opponent against the cage. #T1# Zabijaka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barbosa. Zabijaka makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Zabijaka with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Zabijaka dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Zabijaka content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Zabijaka pressing his opponent against the cage. Zabijaka misses with a punch on the inside.
Barbosa letting Zabijaka take a breather here.#T2# Zabijaka gets through Barbosa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Zabijaka misses with a punch on the inside.
The referee calls for Zabijaka to work.
Zabijaka misses with a body punch.
Zabijaka is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jack Zabijaka. Zabijaka misses with the combination.
A head kick by Zabijaka misses and Barbosa counters with a series of strikes. Zabijaka will be more careful next time no doubt. Zabijaka connects with a body shot. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Barbosa circles away from the clinch attempt and Barbosa counters with a series of strikes. Zabijaka will be more careful next time no doubt. #T3# Zabijaka tries to clinch up but Barbosa circles away and keeps his distance. Barbosa unleashes a big counter combination but Zabijaka bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Zabijaka closes the distance but Barbosa moves to the side and Barbosa counters with a series of strikes. Zabijaka will be more careful next time no doubt. Zabijaka throws a series of strikes that have Barbosa backpedaling.
Nice straight punches there by Zabijaka. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Zabijaka.#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Zabijaka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Barbosa tries to break free but Zabijaka pushes him back against the cage. Zabijaka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barbosa backwards. Zabijaka is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Barbosa is keeping busy. Barbosa can't break the clinch.
#T4# A frustrated look appears on Barbosa's face as he tries to break the clinch. Zabijaka stalls. #BC# Zabijaka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Zabijaka tries to bum rush Barbosa with a series of wild strikes but Barbosa uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Jack Zabijaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Zabijaka wants to clinch and Barbosa counters with a one-two to the body. Zabijaka tries to clinch up. Barbosa is looking for the big counter here. Zabijaka throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Barbosa. Barbosa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zabijaka cracks Barbosa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Zabijaka dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R2##CL# Zabijaka rushes Barbosa and presses him up against the cage.#BC# Zabijaka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Zabijaka tries to clinch but Barbosa moves out of range. Barbosa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zabijaka scores with a leg kick.
Barbosa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zabijaka.
Barbosa is looking for the big counter here. Jack Zabijaka is winning the standup battle so far. Zabijaka throws a combination. Barbosa tries to block but a couple of punches get through. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Barbosa checks a leg kick nicely. Zabijaka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barbosa can do to turn this around? Zabijaka moves to clinch but Barbosa breaks away and Barbosa counters with a one-two to the body. Zabijaka tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Barbosa counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T1# Zabijaka lands a leg kick that knocks Barbosa off balance momentarily. Barbosa staying out of range there. Despite the aggression on Barbosa's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Jack Zabijaka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. A left and a right from Zabijaka both land. Nice combination. Zabijaka fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL# Zabijaka closes the distance and clinches. #BC# Zabijaka manages to break the clinch.
Zabijaka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barbosa paws at him with a jab and circles away. Despite the aggression on Barbosa's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Zabijaka tries to clinch there but Barbosa circles away.
Despite the aggression on Barbosa's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Zabijaka looks to clinch and Barbosa counters with a three punch combo that has Zabijaka backing up. Zabijaka nods at Barbosa to acknowledge the strikes.#CL# Barbosa tries to keep at a distance but Zabijaka has taken the fight into the clinch.#T2# With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zabijaka creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Zabijaka is struggling to control the position.#BC# Zabijaka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. A combination from Zabijaka does no damage. Zabijaka tries to clinch there but Barbosa circles away.
Barbosa slips a jab and a cross from Zabijaka.
Despite the aggression on Barbosa's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Zabijaka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barbosa swats him away and circles back towards the center. Zabijaka closes the distance looking to clinch and Barbosa counters with a three punch combo that has Zabijaka backing up. Zabijaka nods at Barbosa to acknowledge the strikes.#T3# Zabijaka moves in looking to clinch but Barbosa pushes him off. Barbosa is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Barbosa moves out of range of the strikes. Zabijaka tries to clinch but Barbosa moves away and Barbosa counters with a three punch combo that has Zabijaka backing up. Zabijaka nods at Barbosa to acknowledge the strikes. Zabijaka's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Zabijaka duly obliges. #CL# Zabijaka rushes Barbosa and presses him up against the cage.#BC# Zabijaka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Zabijaka tries to clinch and Barbosa counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Zabijaka is looking to clinch. Zabijaka tries to bum rush Barbosa with a series of wild strikes but Barbosa uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Barbosa is looking for the big counter here. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Zabijaka will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zabijaka misses with a two punch combination.
#T4# Zabijaka pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Barbosa back to the cage. Zabijaka follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Zabijaka tries to clinch there but Barbosa circles away.
Barbosa lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Zabijaka fails in his attempt to clinch. Zabijaka scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT# It looks like Jose Barbosa has been cut. Zabijaka throws a right and a left that both miss. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL# Zabijaka rushes Barbosa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Zabijaka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The referee calls for Zabijaka to work.
Zabijaka creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Barbosa is trying to break the clinch but Zabijaka has him pressed against the cage. Zabijaka lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Zabijaka dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Jose Barbosa's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round! #R3# Zabijaka misses with a wild combination.
Barbosa is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Zabijaka closes the distance looking to clinch and Barbosa counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Zabijaka dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Barbosa. That did some damage!#CL# Zabijaka has Barbosa up against the cage in a clinch.
Zabijaka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zabijaka creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Zabijaka is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. A shot in the inside from Zabijaka. #T1# Zabijaka lands a left hand.
Zabijaka working aggressively here.
Zabijaka throws a punch but it's blocked by Barbosa. Barbosa is looking to break free of the clinch but Zabijaka has double underhooks. Zabijaka tries a body shot but Barbosa blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zabijaka. The referee calls for Zabijaka to work.
Zabijaka looking to slow down the pace here. Zabijaka misses with a punch to the body.
Zabijaka lands a shoulder strike. Zabijaka tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#T2# Zabijaka misses with some punches.
Zabijaka cracks Barbosa with a nice body shot. Zabijaka is trying to stall.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Zabijaka tries to land a knee to the head but Barbosa blocks with his arms.
Zabijaka is trying to stall.
Zabijaka scores with a shot to the side of Barbosa's head. Zabijaka stalling the fight.
#BC# Zabijaka manages to break the clinch.
#T3# Zabijaka throws a nice outside leg kick. Zabijaka closes the distance but Barbosa moves to the side and Barbosa counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Zabijaka tries to clinch and Barbosa counters with a series of strikes. Zabijaka will be more careful next time no doubt. Zabijaka tries to clinch up but Barbosa circles away and keeps his distance. Zabijaka wants to clinch. Zabijaka wants to clinch. Barbosa blocks a leg kick.#T4# Zabijaka swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Barbosa counters with a left and a right that stings Zabijaka. Zabijaka tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Barbosa counters with a left and a right that stings Zabijaka. This has been an exciting period of action! Zabijaka tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barbosa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Barbosa is looking for the big counter here. Jack Zabijaka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Zabijaka tries to close the distance and clinch but Barbosa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. As Zabijaka backs off Barbosa throws a huge counter combo but Zabijaka manages to avoid it all. Zabijaka tries to clinch but Barbosa is having none of it. Barbosa throws a counter combo. Barbosa is working the combinations to good effect here. Zabijaka throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Zabijaka wants to clinch. Barbosa lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
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 Jack Zabijaka. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Zabijaka, 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27 Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27 Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Zabijaka! An out of breath Jack Zabijaka 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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Event:
CSW 001 Zabijaka vs Rodrigues
Date: Aug 09, 2017 |
#R1# Rodrigues Castro looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zabijaka is fending him off so far but Rodrigues Castro persists. Nope, Zabijaka circles away and we're back to standing. Zabijaka will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL# Zabijaka darts in and clinches Rodrigues Castro up against the cage. Still in the clinch, Zabijaka scores with a nice short uppercut. Zabijaka pushes Rodrigues Castro back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Zabijaka holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#BC# Zabijaka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL# Zabijaka fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rodrigues Castro, pushing him back against the cage. Rodrigues Castro tries to pull guard but Zabijaka holds him up against the cage and eventually Rodrigues Castro drops back down to his feet.
Rodrigues Castro tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Zabijaka just stands there and leans against the cage. Jack Zabijaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andre Rodrigues Castro. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rodrigues Castro fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Zabijaka scores with a shoulder strike. Still in the clinch, Zabijaka scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC# Zabijaka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1# Zabijaka throws a nice inside leg kick. Jack Zabijaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Zabijaka connects with a right that clearly hurt Rodrigues Castro. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Zabijaka proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Rodrigues Castro collapses and taps out under the pressure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Zabijaka! Jack Zabijaka seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 04, 2017 |
#R1##KD# Al Hakam Boulos knocks Kiler to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!? Kiler is letting Al Hakam Boulos control him for a moment. Al Hakam Boulos lands a strong strike to the head of Kiler. That's dazed him! Al Hakam Boulos looking to finish here. Kiler is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Al Hakam Boulos lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Suraqah Al Hakam Boulos! After winning the bout, Suraqah Al Hakam Boulos thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 01, 2017 |
#R1# Al Hakam Boulos lands with a nice body kick. #CL2# Baran rushes Al Hakam Boulos and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD# Baran is fighting off a takedown attempt but Al Hakam Boulos is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Baran to the mat. Baran regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Baran working a defensive guard but Al Hakam Boulos passes into half guard.
Baran really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Al Hakam Boulos. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Al Hakam Boulos passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Baran! Al Hakam Boulos avoids the attempt from Baran to control.#SUB# Baran wants to get back to his feet but in bucking up he's left an arm hanging out! Al Hakam Boulos has locked onto it and has pulled off a slick armbar! Baran taps furiously! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Suraqah Al Hakam Boulos! An out of breath Suraqah Al Hakam Boulos 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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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 28, 2017 |
#R1# Al Hakam Boulos lands a jab-cross combination. #KD# A jab-cross combination lands for Al Hakam Boulos and sends Kiler crashing to the mat! Al Hakam Boulos follows him down to the mat - Kiler regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet! #ROC# Kiler is rocked! This has been an exciting period of action! Al Hakam Boulos lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Kiler! More strikes land and this one is all over! Al Hakam Boulos jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Suraqah Al Hakam Boulos! Our winner, Suraqah Al Hakam Boulos, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 24, 2017 |
#R1# Al Hakam Boulos lands a head shot. Jagodnik has a takedown stuffed. Jagodnik shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Al Hakam Boulos pinned against the cage. Al Hakam Boulos gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Horrible takedown attempt by Al Hakam Boulos or perhaps it was just good defense by Jagodnik, which made it look bad. #CL2# Jagodnik clinches with his opponent.
#BC# Al Hakam Boulos manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jagodnik shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Al Hakam Boulos seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Suraqah Al Hakam Boulos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Goran Jagodnik. Al Hakam Boulos goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Jagodnik fails with a takedown attempt.#T1# Al Hakam Boulos shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jagodnik defends it nicely. Jagodnik tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL# Al Hakam Boulos closes the distance and clinches. Jagodnik tries to work over Al Hakam Boulos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Al Hakam Boulos is stalling here.
#BC# Al Hakam Boulos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jagodnik shoots in and drives through. Al Hakam Boulos sprawls well. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jagodnik is defended easily by Al Hakam Boulos.#T2##CL2# Jagodnik fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Al Hakam Boulos, pushing him back against the cage.#BC# Al Hakam Boulos breaks from the clinch.
Jagodnik doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL# and Al Hakam Boulos holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC# Al Hakam Boulos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Jagodnik fails with the takedown. Al Hakam Boulos tries to counter with a takedown but Jagodnik is quick to defend against it. Jagodnik dives in for a single leg takedown but Al Hakam Boulos sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T3##KD# Al Hakam Boulos lands a left and a right that sends Jagodnik crashing to the canvas! Al Hakam Boulos dives into mount looking to finish!#ROC# Jagodnik is rocked! Jagodnik looks winded! Jagodnik is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jagodnik is still in real trouble! Can Al Hakam Boulos finish him? Jagodnik avoids a series of strikes thrown by Al Hakam Boulos.
Jagodnik seems to have recovered his senses. Al Hakam Boulos looking to finish with strikes here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Al Hakam Boulos content just to control the position here. Jagodnik is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Jagodnik throwing hammer fists to the chest of Al Hakam Boulos. What's that going to do exactly? Al Hakam Boulos looking to finish Jagodnik with some ground and pound. This is bad for Jagodnik! Al Hakam Boulos 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. Al Hakam Boulos thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. Al Hakam Boulos looking to ground and pound but Jagodnik is blocking nicely. #T4# Al Hakam Boulos sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Jagodnik blocking the ground and pound. Al Hakam Boulos looking to control and managing it successfully. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Al Hakam Boulos is working for a guillotine from mount but Jagodnik frees his head quite easily.
Al Hakam Boulos throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Suraqah Al Hakam Boulos dominated that round. That's time! Al Hakam Boulos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2##CL# Al Hakam Boulos has closed the distance and engaged Jagodnik in a clinch.
#BC# Al Hakam Boulos breaks from the clinch.
Jagodnik throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Al Hakam Boulos shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jagodnik but Jagodnik pushes him off and we're back to square one. It seemed like Jagodnik was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Jagodnik throws a series of punches but Al Hakam Boulos avoids them all with ease. Al Hakam Boulos slips a jab and a cross from Jagodnik.
Jagodnik fails miserably with a takedown attempt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD# Al Hakam Boulos feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Al Hakam Boulos slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1##SU# Al Hakam Boulos stands up from Jagodnik's guard - Al Hakam Boulos perhaps looking for a knockout. #T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Al Hakam Boulos shoots in for a takedown but Jagodnik shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Jagodnik misses with a body kick. Jagodnik throws an off balance right hand
#CL# and Al Hakam Boulos moves into the clinch. Jagodnik wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jagodnik tries to score a body lock takedown but Al Hakam Boulos shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC# Al Hakam Boulos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Jagodnik tries for a takedown but Al Hakam Boulos sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Suraqah Al Hakam Boulos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Goran Jagodnik. Jagodnik is breathing heavily. Al Hakam Boulos throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jagodnik takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL# Al Hakam Boulos rushes Jagodnik and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC# Al Hakam Boulos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Al Hakam Boulos dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jagodnik. That did some damage!#T3# Al Hakam Boulos connects with the punch.#CL# Al Hakam Boulos closes the distance and clinches. #BC# Al Hakam Boulos breaks from the clinch.
Al Hakam Boulos lands with a nice body punch. Jagodnik misses with a kick to the body.
Jagodnik tries for a takedown but Al Hakam Boulos circles away easily and Al Hakam Boulos counters with a right hand to the body. Al Hakam Boulos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jagodnik can do to turn this around? Jagodnik shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Al Hakam Boulos lands a jab to Jagodnik's midsection. Al Hakam Boulos lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Jagodnik takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
#T4##CL# Al Hakam Boulos has Jagodnik up against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action! Al Hakam Boulos lands an elbow that stopped Jagodnik in his tracks for a moment. #BC# Al Hakam Boulos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Al Hakam Boulos goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Jagodnik darts in looking for a takedown but Al Hakam Boulos gets double underhooks and turns Jagodnik into the cage. Al Hakam Boulos lands a front kick. Al Hakam Boulos throws a series of strikes that have Jagodnik backpedaling.
Al Hakam Boulos moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. A head kick by Jagodnik misses and Al Hakam Boulos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Suraqah Al Hakam Boulos is winning the standup battle so far. Al Hakam Boulos scores with a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Suraqah Al Hakam Boulos dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Jagodnik looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Al Hakam Boulos moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Al Hakam Boulos lands a head kick!
Al Hakam Boulos goes for a double leg but Jagodnik avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jagodnik continues to drive forward. Jagodnik tries to counter by closing the distance. Al Hakam Boulos stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Al Hakam Boulos wants it to stay on the feet. Jagodnik ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Al Hakam Boulos moves away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Al Hakam Boulos shoots in looking for a takedown. Jagodnik tries to sprawl out of it but Al Hakam Boulos keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jagodnik manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Jagodnik misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T1# Al Hakam Boulos lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CL2# Jagodnik moves into range and clinches up with Al Hakam Boulos.#BC# Al Hakam Boulos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Al Hakam Boulos leaves Jagodnik with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Suraqah Al Hakam Boulos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Goran Jagodnik. Al Hakam Boulos goes for a double leg but Jagodnik avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jagodnik continues to drive forward.#CL# Al Hakam Boulos gets in close and instigates a clinch. Al Hakam Boulos is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Al Hakam Boulos pushes Jagodnik back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T2# Jagodnik throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Al Hakam Boulos blocks it with crossed arms. A bit of stalling here from Al Hakam Boulos.
The referee calls for Al Hakam Boulos to work.
Al Hakam Boulos seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.#BC# Al Hakam Boulos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Al Hakam Boulos throws a body kick that misses. Jagodnik throws a nice looking combination but Al Hakam Boulos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Jagodnik misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Jagodnik misses with a wild combination.
#T3# Al Hakam Boulos shoots for a takedown but Jagodnik saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jagodnik! But no joy. Jagodnik misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Al Hakam Boulos drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jagodnik sprawls and moves away. Nice body kick there by Al Hakam Boulos.#CL2# Jagodnik moves into the clinch. A nice glancing elbow lands by Al Hakam Boulos. #BC# Al Hakam Boulos manages to break the clinch.
Jagodnik shoots and misses and Al Hakam Boulos counters with a stiff right hand. #CL# Al Hakam Boulos clinches. #TD# Al Hakam Boulos ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Al Hakam Boulos no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB# Jagodnik avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T4# Al Hakam Boulos is trying to control the position but Jagodnik postures up. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Al Hakam Boulos holds on and takes a little breather. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Al Hakam Boulos working for a triangle but Jagodnik defends it easily.
Jagodnik must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Al Hakam Boulos keeping moving, preventing Jagodnik from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight! Suraqah Al Hakam Boulos showed his dominance in that final round. Well Al Hakam Boulos has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27 Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27 Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Suraqah Al Hakam Boulos! A victorious Suraqah Al Hakam Boulos 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 20, 2017 |
#R1# Al Hakam Boulos lands a glancing blow to the side of Dig's head.#KD# Al Hakam Boulos sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Dig to the ground! Al Hakam Boulos dives into full mount looking to finish!#ROC# Dig is rocked! The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Dig is desperately trying to improve his position but Al Hakam Boulos has a good base and remains in mount. Al Hakam Boulos fails to advance to Dig's back. Dig really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Al Hakam Boulos trying to control but he's not successful this time. Dig is looking to get to half guard. Al Hakam Boulos unloads with some shots from mount but Dig bucks and avoids them well.
Dig holds on to Al Hakam Boulos around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.#T1# Dig tries to reverse the position but Al Hakam Boulos maintains control. Dig manages to regain half guard. Good work. Dig is trying to maintain the position but Al Hakam Boulos is very close to passing his half guard.#T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Dig is refusing to be controlled, as Al Hakam Boulos sits in half guard. Dig is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Dig trying to control from the bottom.
Al Hakam Boulos knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dig on the ground. Dig is looking to improve his position.
Dig controlling the position for now. Al Hakam Boulos throwing shots but Dig is blocking nicely. #SUB# Al Hakam Boulos is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3# Dig is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Al Hakam Boulos. Al Hakam Boulos scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Dig shoots in but no luck this time. Al Hakam Boulos lands a nice shot that snaps Dig's head back.
#KD# Al Hakam Boulos lands a left and a right that sends Dig crashing to the canvas! Al Hakam Boulos dives into mount looking to finish! Dig is still in real trouble! Can Al Hakam Boulos finish him? 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! Dig working to try and regain half guard.
Al Hakam Boulos punching from mount but Dig doing a good job of avoiding damage. Poor strikes thrown by Al Hakam Boulos there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Dig seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB# Al Hakam Boulos wants to finish this one by submission but Dig is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Al Hakam Boulos. Al Hakam Boulos can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dig is looking to escape. #T4# Dig tries to lock up and control but Al Hakam Boulos gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Al Hakam Boulos looking to control and managing it successfully. Al Hakam Boulos throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage. Al Hakam Boulos sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Suraqah Al Hakam Boulos dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R2# Al Hakam Boulos lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Al Hakam Boulos slips a jab and a cross from Dig.
#CL2# Dig has closed the distance and engaged Al Hakam Boulos in a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Al Hakam Boulos.
Al Hakam Boulos scores a nice knee to the body.
#BC# Al Hakam Boulos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL# Al Hakam Boulos moves into the clinch. Al Hakam Boulos landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC# Al Hakam Boulos breaks the clinch.
Dig is breathing heavily.#CL2# Dig moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD# Al Hakam Boulos lands a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Al Hakam Boulos with a flurry of punches that miss. Al Hakam Boulos has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1# Dig keeping moving, preventing Al Hakam Boulos from controlling successfully. Al Hakam Boulos slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SU# Al Hakam Boulos gets to his feet. Dig looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Al Hakam Boulos moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Suraqah Al Hakam Boulos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Dig throws a sloppy head kick and Al Hakam Boulos counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Dig takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Al Hakam Boulos scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Al Hakam Boulos lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL# Al Hakam Boulos moves into the clinch. Al Hakam Boulos displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dig up against the cage. Dig is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC# Al Hakam Boulos breaks from the clinch.
#T3##KD# Al Hakam Boulos connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Dig to the floor! Al Hakam Boulos dives in looking for the finish! Dig has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Al Hakam Boulos is working away from the top position though. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Al Hakam Boulos trying to control the pace. Al Hakam Boulos wants to pass the guard but Dig is defending well. Al Hakam Boulos moves nicely into side control. Al Hakam Boulos is trying to ground and pound but Dig uses the momentary lack of control by Al Hakam Boulos to regain half guard. #T4# Al Hakam Boulos looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Dig blocking the ground and pound attempt from Al Hakam Boulos. Al Hakam Boulos perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Al Hakam Boulos thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dig's head. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Al Hakam Boulos passes to side control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Suraqah Al Hakam Boulos dominated that second round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round! #R3##TD# Al Hakam Boulos gets the takedown into side control. #ES2# Dig throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done! Suraqah Al Hakam Boulos is winning the standup battle so far. Al Hakam Boulos moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. The fighters circle, before Al Hakam Boulos throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Dig's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Al Hakam Boulos lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Suraqah Al Hakam Boulos! Suraqah Al Hakam Boulos seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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