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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Zamora lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#TD2#
Zamora looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Pending!
Pending trying to remain calm as Zamora controls from the top position.
Zamora works to advance to full mount. Pending defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Zamora punishing his opponent with strikes.
Zamora working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Zamora with a couple of short strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zamora loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Pending scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Zamora land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Zamora stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Freddie Zamora!
A relieved looking Freddie Zamora 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:
NSC ADCC TRIALS 2
Date: Aug 23, 2019 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Matvey Pavlov (ranked 1215 p4p, 82 weight class) and Freddie Zamora (ranked 1819 p4p, 119 weight class). Pavlov comes to the ring accompanied by Prokofiev - Dance of the Knights. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 10 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Freddie Zamora!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Zamora moves into the clinch.
Zamora drags the fight down to the ground.
Pavlov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Zamora is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pavlov is aware though and is defending well.
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zamora looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Zamora is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pavlov is aware though and is defending well.
Zamora has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pavlov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pavlov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zamora is keeping the position for now.
Pavlov forces his way into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zamora is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Zamora looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pavlov trying to control the pace.
Pavlov wants to free his trapped foot but Zamora is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Zamora looking for submissions off his back.
Zamora looking for submissions off his back.
Zamora looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Pavlov moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (3) vs (0) Zamora
Pavlov is staying tight to Zamora's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Zamora is not content to let Pavlov control the position.
Zamora tries to bench press Pavlov off him but Pavlov keeps the position.
Pavlov trying to control the action but Zamora is working from the bottom.
Zamora trying to remain calm as Pavlov controls from the top position.
Zamora struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zamora tries to bench press Pavlov off him but Pavlov keeps the position.
The referee asks Pavlov politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Pavlov prefers to stall for the moment though.
Zamora is trying to improve his position.
Zamora felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Pavlov tries to move to mount but Zamora blocks the move with his legs.
Zamora is trying to improve his position.
Pavlov working away.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Zamora might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Pavlov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Pavlov passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Zamora! Score +2 for reaching mount: Pavlov (5) vs (0) Zamora
Zamora tries to reverse the position but Pavlov maintains control.
Zamora wants to control but Pavlov is having none of it.
Pavlov controlling from the full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zamora is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Pavlov has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Pavlov (8) vs (0) Zamora
Pavlov doesn't have the hooks in and Zamora manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (8) vs (2) Zamora
Zamora wants to pass the guard but Pavlov is keeping the position.
Pavlov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zamora's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (10) vs (2) Zamora
Zamora controls Pavlov momentarily but Pavlov frees himself.
Zamora throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Zamora is trying to control the position but Pavlov postures up.
Pavlov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov is pushing down on Zamora's leg trying to pass to half guard. Zamora is fighting to maintain full guard but Pavlov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Zamora looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pavlov is keen to just control but Zamora is a slippery customer.
Zamora trying to control from the bottom.
Zamora looking for submissions off his back.
Zamora looking for submissions off his back.
Zamora looks winded!
Pavlov is looking to advance position but Zamora won't allow it.
Zamora is looking for a sweep. Pavlov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pavlov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (13) vs (2) Zamora
Zamora is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov trying to control but Zamora is having none of it.
Pavlov content just to control the position here.
Zamora working to try and regain half guard.
Pavlov controlling from the full mount.
Pavlov moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Pavlov (16) vs (2) Zamora
Zamora staying busy and making it hard for Pavlov to control.
Pavlov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Zamora is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Pavlov has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Zamora has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Pavlov trying to control.
Pavlov keeps control of the position as Zamora tries to break free.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Zamora is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Zamora keeps trying to improve his position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Pavlov is working for a rear naked choke. Zamora is not defending it well and Pavlov has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Zamora refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Zamora's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Matvey Pavlov!
A victorious Matvey Pavlov 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:
NSC ADCC TRIALS 1
Date: Aug 16, 2019 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Aaron Hoyle (ranked 4417 p4p, 233 weight class) and Freddie Zamora (ranked 1836 p4p, 119 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Aaron Hoyle! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Freddie Zamora!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Hoyle misses with a takedown attempt - Zamora sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Zamora tries to counter by closing the distance.
Zamora moves into the clinch.
Zamora jumps guard.
Zamora is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hoyle (0) vs (2) Zamora
Zamora passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hoyle (0) vs (5) Zamora
Hoyle manages to work his way to half guard, despite Zamora's best efforts.
Zamora is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hoyle sees it coming and defends easily.
Hoyle tries to roll over but Zamora keeps him under control.
Hoyle's coaches at The Foundry have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zamora is working for a submission of some sort.
Hoyle wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoyle has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Zamora is working away from the top position though.
Hoyle tries to get to full guard but Zamora has control of the leg.
Hoyle is defending against the submission attempts here by Zamora.
Zamora is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hoyle defends it well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Zamora seems to be looking for submissions.
Zamora is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hoyle has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hoyle regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle keeping full guard, as Zamora tries to pass.
Hoyle looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zamora is looking to pass into half guard but Hoyle pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Hoyle is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hoyle (2) vs (5) Zamora
Zamora looking for a sweep. Not yet Zamora, not yet.
Hoyle passes Zamora's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Zamora tries to roll over but Hoyle keeps him under control.
Hoyle trying to control from half guard but Zamora is working away.
Zamora tries to roll over but Hoyle keeps him under control.
Hoyle passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hoyle (5) vs (5) Zamora
Zamora regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle is trying to control the action in half guard but Zamora is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Zamora tries to get to full guard but Hoyle has control of the leg.
Zamora is not content to let Hoyle control the position.
Hoyle is pressing down on Zamora's thigh, looking to free his foot. Zamora is holding on for now.
Hoyle is working hard here to advance position.
Zamora is staying active underneath Hoyle, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hoyle trying to pass the guard but Zamora defending well.
Zamora wants to get back to full guard.
Hoyle passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hoyle (8) vs (5) Zamora
Hoyle is trying to get an arm triangle but Zamora is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zamora is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hoyle's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Zamora trying to control but Hoyle postures up.
Zamora moves into full guard.
Zamora looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hoyle trying to control but Zamora is working from the bottom.
Zamora not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zamora looking for a guillotine here but Hoyle defends easily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle wants to control from the top but Zamora keeps moving.
Hoyle sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hoyle won't allow Zamora to sweep him here.
Zamora is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Zamora is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hoyle (8) vs (7) Zamora
Hoyle is trying to maintain the position but Zamora is very close to passing his half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Zamora is working for a submission of some sort.
Hoyle regains full guard. Nicely done.
Zamora wants to pass the guard but Hoyle is keeping the position.
Hoyle manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zamora manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hoyle (10) vs (7) Zamora
Hoyle slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Hoyle (13) vs (7) Zamora
Hoyle is trying to get an arm triangle but Zamora is defending well.
Hoyle advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hoyle (15) vs (7) Zamora
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle looking to control but Zamora is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Zamora tries to reverse the position but Hoyle maintains control.
Zamora tries to hold on but Hoyle postures up.
Zamora tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zamora wants to control but Hoyle is having none of it.
Zamora felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Zamora is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Zamora regains half guard.
Hoyle prevents Zamora from improving his position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Zamora looking for submissions off his back.
Hoyle moves into full mount! Zamora won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Hoyle (18) vs (7) Zamora
Zamora can't escape the position.
Hoyle forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Hoyle (21) vs (7) Zamora
Zamora tries to break free.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Will Hoyle go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Zamora trying to control the hands but Hoyle breaks the grip.
Hoyle patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Zamora is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Hoyle tightening his grip on Zamora, looking for the choke.
Zamora tries to escape but Hoyle has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Zamora tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Hoyle tries to control but Zamora wriggling away.
Zamora is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Zamora is trying to escape the mount.
Zamora has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Hoyle (24) vs (7) Zamora
Hoyle is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Zamora is defending well though. Hoyle let's go of the attempt for now.
Zamora is keeping busy.
Hoyle biding his time, controlling Zamora.
Hoyle has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Zamora's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Hoyle working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Hoyle is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Hoyle keeps control of the position as Zamora tries to break free.
Zamora is still trying to improve position.
Zamora trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Hoyle working for the choke.
Hoyle is persistently looking for the submission but Zamora is defending it well.
Hoyle looking to break Zamora's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Zamora remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Hoyle will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Zamora's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Zamora is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Zamora is keeping busy.
Zamora trying to control the hands but Hoyle won't let him.
Zamora is trying to break free.
Hoyle controls the action.
Zamora trying to control the position but Hoyle manages to sink in the hooks.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Zamora is really stuck here.
Hoyle working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Zamora tries to break free.
Zamora rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Zamora wants to get back to full guard.
Hoyle wants to pass to mount but Zamora is defending the position.
Zamora is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hoyle pulls his head out easily.
Hoyle passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hoyle (27) vs (7) Zamora
Hoyle fails to take his opponent's back.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Zamora is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Zamora is trying to escape the mount.
Zamora wants to hold on but Hoyle pushes him away.
Hoyle jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Zamora manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Zamora is not content to let Hoyle control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hoyle controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hoyle takes the fight on points by 27 to 7.
Aaron Hoyle took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sportivité for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
NSC 39: McDonald vs Dupree
Date: Jul 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Temirov throws a body shot but no joy.
Zamora thows a leg kick but Temirov checks it
and Zamora takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Temirov has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Zamora is landing a low percentage of strikes.#CL#
Zamora fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Temirov, pushing him back against the ropes.
Temirov blocks an uppercut.
#BC2#
Temirov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A left and a right from Temirov both land. Nice combination. #ROC2#
Zamora is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Freddie Zamora has been cut.
Zamora throws a poor cross that misses
and Temirov scores with a counter punch that sends Zamora to the canvas! Temirov smells blood - he's punishing Zamora with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Zamora has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ruslan Temirov!
A victorious Ruslan Temirov 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:
NSC 32: Boston vs Barkley
Date: Jun 18, 2019 |
#R1#
Zamora tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD#
Kersikov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Zamora!
Zamora tries to bench press Kersikov off him but Kersikov keeps the position.
Kersikov is chipping away with strikes.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Zamora is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kersikov tries to score with some ground and pound. Zamora controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Zamora tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kersikov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zamora gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Zamora moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kersikov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1#
Kersikov is pushing down on Zamora's leg trying to pass to half guard. Zamora is fighting to maintain full guard but Kersikov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kersikov is trying to control the action in half guard but Zamora is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Zamora looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Zamora trying to control but Kersikov postures up.
#SUB2#
Zamora looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Zamora tries to roll over but Kersikov keeps him under control.
Zamora wants to sweep but Kersikov has passed to side control!
Zamora is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
Kersikov working the ground and pound.
Kersikov wants to control but Zamora is keeping him busy.
Zamora stops Kersikov from passing to mount.
Zamora is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kersikov off and has taken his back!
Zamora is not going to allow Kersikov to sit and survive in this position.
Kersikov tries to roll but Zamora sticks to his back.
Kersikov trying to control the action but Zamora just sinks the hooks in. #SUB2#
Kersikov preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Zamora. #SUB2#
Zamora is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Kersikov is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Freddie Zamora!
Freddie Zamora 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:
NSC 26: Pavlov vs Ithamar
Date: May 28, 2019 |
#R1#
Zamora is looking to clinch but Dignity is avoiding it.
Some bone on bone action there as Dignity checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dignity steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Zamora.
Zamora lands a head kick. Dignity smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Dignity moves out of range of the body kick from Zamora.
Dignity with the counter takedown but Zamora avoids it easily.#TD2#
Dignity shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dignity showed some decent athleticism there.
Zamora slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Zamora keeping moving, preventing Dignity from controlling successfully.
Dignity controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Zamora has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dignity can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Zamora escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dignity gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1##SUB#
Zamora has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dignity can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Zamora is looking for a triangle but Dignity pushes his legs off easily.
Zamora is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Official UFC Performance Institute Training Center that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Zamora keeping moving, preventing Dignity from controlling successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Dignity got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zamora has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dignity has managed to get both his arms back between Zamora's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Zamora has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dignity can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Zamora working for a triangle but Dignity defends it easily.
#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dignity stays in close to Zamora's body and controls the position.
Zamora keeping full guard, as Dignity tries to pass.
Zamora might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Zamora manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dignity manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dignity has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB#
Zamora is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Dignity is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Dignity has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
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 Freddie Zamora will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Zamora is looking to land body kicks.
Dignity takes one to the chin there.
Zamora looks for the body kick but Dignity saw that one coming.
Zamora throws a big shot that misses.
Zamora is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dignity can do to turn this around?
Zamora lands a body shot.
Zamora misses with an uppercut.
Freddie Zamora seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zamora tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dignity looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zamora is fending him off so far but Dignity persists. Nope, Zamora circles away and we're back to standing.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dignity is defended easily by Zamora.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zamora throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zamora backing away here, and Dignity unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Zamora throws a body shot but no joy. #TD2#
Dignity shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Dignity was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Zamora is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Zamora is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Dignity looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Zamora is trying to improve his position.
Zamora can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Dignity is trying to get an arm triangle but Zamora is defending well.
Zamora is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dignity off and has taken his back!#T2##SUB#
Dignity is in a bad position with Zamora working for a choke. Dignity manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
Dignity showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Zamora keeping moving, preventing Dignity from controlling successfully.
Dignity throws a big right hand that misses.
Dignity is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dignity looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Zamora looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dignity passes into half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Dignity wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zamora keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Freddie Zamora 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Zamora lands with a good body shot.
Zamora shoots in looking for a takedown but Dignity manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Zamora's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And Dignity tries to counter it with a takedown but Zamora pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dignity shoots in and drives through. Zamora sprawls well.
Dignity takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dignity tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zamora sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dignity somewhat.
Dignity moves out of range as Zamora throws a body kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Zamora finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zamora displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dignity.
Freddie Zamora has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kern Dignity.#TD2#
Dignity looking to score a takedown here. Zamora is defending well but Dignity drives through and ends up in Zamora's guard.#T1#
Dignity wants to control from the top but Zamora keeps moving.
Kern Dignity has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dignity throwing strikes from guard but Zamora blocks nicely. #SUB#
Zamora looking for a guillotine here but Dignity defends easily.
#SUB#
Zamora throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Zamora working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dignity doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dignity manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Zamora throws his legs up looking for a submission but Dignity uses it to pass to side control.
#T2##SUB2#
Dignity looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Zamora is looking for a sweep.
Zamora is trying to control Dignity's posture but Dignity avoids it.
Zamora is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Zamora's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dignity cracks Zamora with a big elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Dignity is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Zamora is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Zamora takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kern Dignity.
I think Zamora has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Freddie Zamora!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Freddie Zamora!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Kern Dignity!
Freddie Zamora wins by split decision!
After winning the bout, Freddie Zamora 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:
NSC 14: Power vs McGuire
Date: Apr 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Zamora misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD2#
Zamora fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Miller to the ground. Zamora is now in Miller's guard.
Zamora won't allow Miller to sweep him here.
Miller is working hard here to advance position.
Zamora loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Miller looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zamora postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Miller has his foot on Zamora's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zamora works his way back into a safe position though.
Zamora working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Zamora throws a big right hand that misses.
Zamora postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Miller utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Miller had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zamora defends it easily.#SUB2#
Zamora thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Zamora slips nicely into half guard.#T1#
Miller has hold of Zamora's hands but Zamora slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Zamora thows a huge punch but Miller dodges it nicely.
Zamora thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Miller's head.
Miller is looking to improve his position.
Zamora working Miller over with strikes. #SUB2#
Zamora seems to be working for a kimura but Miller defends the submission attempt.
Miller is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Zamora's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Zamora's back!
You can see the frustration on Zamora's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Miller working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Miller softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Miller lands shots from the back. #T2#
Zamora tries to break free.
Zamora breaks Miller's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zamora lands a couple of elbows.
Zamora missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Miller wants to sweep here but Zamora controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Miller is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Miller advances to half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Miller lands with a punch from half guard.
Miller lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
Zamora looking for a kimura from the bottom but Miller passes into side control!
Miller working the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Freddie Zamora will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Miller looks for a takedown but Zamora sprawls well.
Some wild striking there from Miller.
Zamora scores with a jab. Miller acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Zamora has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Miller is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Zamora tries to clinch there but Miller circles away.
Zamora misses with a takedown
and Miller counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Miller circles away from the clinch attempt
and Miller counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zamora throws a jab but it's blocked by Miller.
Ken Miller is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zamora lands with a shot to the body.
Miller tries to bum rush Zamora with a series of wild strikes but Zamora uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And Zamora tries to counter it with a takedown but Miller pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Freddie Zamora seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zamora shoots and misses
and Miller counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Miller rushes Zamora and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#T1##TD2#
Zamora wants the takedown. Miller is fighting it off but Zamora persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Miller's guard against the ropes.
Miller working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zamora.
Zamora throws a strike but Miller rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Zamora is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Miller defends well.#SUB2#
Zamora escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Miller gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Miller wants to control from the top but Zamora keeps moving.
Miller with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Zamora working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Miller doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Miller manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Miller slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Miller working the body and head with strikes. #T2#
Miller working the ground and pound from side control.
Zamora tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zamora takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zamora is trying to get back to half guard.
Zamora is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Miller in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Miller lands a nice forearm strike.
Zamora is looking to reverse the position.
Miller wants to control but Zamora is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Miller dominated that second round.
That's time! Miller's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Zamora misses with a combination
and Miller counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Miller.#CL2#
Zamora moves into the clinch.
Miller misses with a punch to the body.
Zamora misses with a punch on the inside.
Miller is working Zamora over against the ropes.
Miller lands a hook that snaps the head of Zamora backwards.
Zamora is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Zamora misses with a punch on the inside.
Zamora has had enough of the clinch but Miller keeps him there for the moment.
Miller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zamora working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Miller.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller is trying to pull guard but Zamora turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Miller.
Still in the clinch, Zamora scores with a nice short uppercut.
Zamora misses with a hook to the ribs.
#TD2#
Zamora has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Miller regains guard immediately.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Zamora drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Miller dives on top into guard.#REVR##T1##SUB2#
Zamora has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Miller can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Miller scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Miller connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Zamora is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Zamora is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Miller defends well.
Miller lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Zamora is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Miller defends well.#SUB2#
Zamora looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Zamora takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Miller lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Zamora looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Miller tries to free his leg and advance position but Zamora is retaining full guard.
Freddie Zamora has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Miller has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Miller working some strikes from top position.#ROC#
Zamora is rocked!
Miller wants to control from the top but Zamora keeps moving.
Zamora is still in real trouble! Can Miller finish him?
Miller slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Zamora tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zamora is working to avoid the ground and pound but Miller connects with a decent elbow.
Miller is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Zamora's shoulder. That is not cool.
Miller in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Miller works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Miller cracks Zamora with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Miller immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Zamora is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Miller!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ken Miller!
Ken Miller was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
NSC 6: McLauhglin vs Yu
Date: Mar 12, 2019 |
#R1#
Zamora is looking to slow Penn down with leg kicks.
Zamora fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Zamora lands with a good body shot.
Zamora doesn't manage to clinch there - Penn circles away.
Penn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zamora lands a nice looking body kick.
Zamora scores with a shot to the body.
Zamora shoots and misses
and Zamora takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zamora connects with a single shot there.
Penn on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Zamora looks to throw a body kick
and Penn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Freddie Zamora has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Penn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zamora lands with a hook. Penn tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Zamora ducks under a wild hook from Penn.
Zamora misses with a lunging right hand
and Penn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Freddie Zamora seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zamora looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T1#
Zamora shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Penn sprawls well. Penn wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zamora gets slowly back to his feet.
Zamora buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Zamora tries to score a power double leg takedown but Penn sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zamora somewhat.
BJ Penn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Freddie Zamora.
Zamora misses with an attempted mid kick.
Zamora scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
BJ Penn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zamora tries to clinch but Penn is having none of it.
Penn avoids the head kick by Zamora.
#T2#
Nice cross by Zamora.
Zamora falls off balance throwing a combination
and Penn counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Penn takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Zamora.
Zamora throws a nice inside leg kick.
Zamora misses with the body kick
and Penn counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Zamora has closed the distance and engaged Penn in a clinch.
Zamora has a couple of punches blocked by Penn.
Zamora misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zamora doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2#
Zamora breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Penn stuffs the takedown.#CL2#
Zamora moves into the clinch.
Penn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Freddie Zamora dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Freddie Zamora's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Penn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zamora circles away quickly and effectively.
Crunch! Zamora slams his shin into Penn's torso.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zamora darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Zamora shoots in but Penn avoids the takedown attempt easily.
It looked like Penn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zamora lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Zamora shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Penn as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn takes a swing at Zamora's ribcage but misses.
Zamora tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zamora explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Zamora throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Penn counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Zamora thinking.
A head kick by Zamora misses
and Penn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
BJ Penn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Zamora shoots and misses
and Penn counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#
Zamora is rocked!
BJ Penn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Freddie Zamora.
Zamora tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Penn counters with a huge left! Zamora is in big trouble! He's backing up but Penn isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Zamora from any more damage. A dominating finish by Penn!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). BJ Penn!
Our winner, BJ Penn, 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: Feb 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Zamora fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Johnson.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Zamora shows good takedown defense.
Zamora dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#CL2#
Johnson rushes Zamora and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Johnson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #TD#
Zamora pulls guard effortlessly.
Johnson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Johnson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Zamora is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Official UFC Performance Institute Training Center that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#SUB#
Zamora looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Zamora escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Johnson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Johnson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zamora. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Zamora manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Johnson manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Johnson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Zamora throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Johnson works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Zamora prevents Johnson from getting back to his feet.
Johnson pulls Zamora in close to prevent any damage.
Zamora with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zamora is looking to work some ground and pound but Johnson has wrist control.
Zamora throws a big elbow that misses.
Johnson working a defensive guard here.
Zamora wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position.
Johnson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Johnson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zamora is pushing down on Johnson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Johnson is fighting to maintain full guard but Zamora has managed to sneak the leg through.
Johnson is looking to control Zamora's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Johnson avoid being mounted?#T2#
Johnson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Johnson trying to control here.
Zamora is pressing down on Johnson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Johnson is holding on for now.
Johnson has hold of Zamora's hands but Zamora slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Zamora throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Zamora lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Johnson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Johnson is trying to get back to full guard.
Zamora missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3#
Zamora wants to take a breather but Johnson is having none of it.
Zamora thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Johnson's head.
Zamora throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson wants to improve his position but Zamora is controlling well.
Zamora moves nicely into side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Johnson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Zamora misses with the ground and pound.
Johnson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Johnson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Zamora.
Johnson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB#
Zamora has hold of Johnson's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Johnson tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Zamora cranks the arm and Johnson screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Johnson, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Freddie Zamora!
After winning the bout, Freddie Zamora 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: Jan 26, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Zamora has managed to clinch.
Hilton misses with the head strike.
#TD#
Zamora is trying to trip Hilton. He has hold of a leg but Hilton is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Zamora persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Zamora won't allow Hilton to get back to his feet.
Zamora pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hilton is keeping the position for now.
Zamora throwing strikes but missing.
We've been hearing that Zamora has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Zamora 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.
Hilton is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Zamora is controlling him.
Zamora working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Zamora stands up over Hilton, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Zamora tries to free his leg and advance position but Hilton is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zamora missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zamora in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zamora pushing down on Hilton's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Zamora connects with a nice short shot to Hilton's temple.
Zamora throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T1#
Hilton has hold of Zamora's hands but Zamora slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Zamora lands a nice short elbow.
Zamora sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hilton defending well though. #SUB#
Zamora wants to work for an arm triangle but Hilton is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hilton blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zamora.
Zamora throwing shots but Hilton is blocking nicely.
Zamora is looking to advance position but Hilton won't allow it. #SUB#
Zamora is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hilton has managed to free his arm - good work.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Zamora connects with a nice short shot to Hilton's temple.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Zamora connects with a nice short shot to Hilton's temple. #SUB#
Zamora is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hilton defends it well. #T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hilton pushes Zamora off looking to stand but Zamora dives back in and keeps control.
Zamora missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hilton avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zamora.
Zamora with the ground and pound but Hilton uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Zamora working some strikes from top position.
Zamora postures up in Hilton's guard and throws a big left but Hilton blocks it. #SUB#
Zamora drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Zamora jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Zamora lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hilton is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Zamora lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Zamora trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Hilton wants to stand up but Zamora is controlling him.
Zamora lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zamora accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zamora passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Zamora thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Zamora scores with punches from side control. #SUB#
Zamora is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hilton has escaped the position, nice work there.
Zamora working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Hilton is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T4#
Zamora landing a few strikes.
Hilton is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Zamora in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Zamora looks up at the clock and then as Hilton takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Zamora smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#ROC#
Hilton is rocked!#SUB#
Zamora tries for a kimura but Hilton is defending well.
Hilton is still in real trouble! Can Zamora finish him?
Zamora lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Hilton down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zamora prevents Hilton from escaping the position.
Hilton dodges the ground and pound from Zamora.
Hilton seems to have recovered his senses.
Zamora throws a strike aimed at the side of Hilton's head but Hilton avoids it well.
Zamora working the head and body with strikes.
A big shot lands for Zamora! That's hurt Hilton! Will he recover? Zamora fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Freddie Zamora!
A very excited looking Freddie Zamora 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:
EFC Harden vs Tomasino Jr
Date: Jan 19, 2019 |
#R1#
Zamora swings widly with a right hand
and Dood counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #TD#
Dood shoots in and gets a takedown into Zamora's guard.
Dood stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zamora swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dood passes Zamora's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zamora tries to roll over but Dood keeps him under control.
Dood is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Dood moves nicely into side control.
Dood taking a breather here.
Zamora is looking for a sweep.#T1##SUB#
Dood looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dood is looking to take a break and control but Zamora is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Dood is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Zamora has escaped the position, nice work there.
Zamora is trying to control Dood's posture but Dood avoids it.
Zamora is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Zamora manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Dood wants to free his trapped foot but Zamora is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Zamora actively working from the bottom here.
Dood is looking to take a break and control but Zamora is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zamora works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dood wants to control from the top but Zamora keeps moving. #SUB2#
Zamora throws his legs up looking for a submission but Dood uses it to pass to side control.
Zamora prevents Dood from moving into mount.
Zamora is trying to get back to half guard.
Zamora regains half guard.
Zamora felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T3#
Zamora is looking for a sweep. Dood is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Dood seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Dood moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Zamora.
Zamora is not content to let Dood control the position.
Zamora is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Dood tries for a kimura but Zamora is defending well. #SUB#
Dood working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Dood tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T4#
Zamora is looking to reverse the position.
Zamora regains half guard.
Zamora wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Dood is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dood keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zamora wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Dood is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rad Dood dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Zamora slips under a jab.
Zamora steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Dood.
Zamora takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Good work by Dood as he checks the leg kick.
Dood misses with a hook.#TD#
Dood gets the takedown into side control.
Zamora is looking for a sweep.
Zamora manages to get back to half guard.
Dood wants to pass to mount but Zamora is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rad Dood overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dood moves nicely into side control. #T1#
Zamora is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Dood tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Dood is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Zamora has escaped the position, nice work there.
Zamora is not content to let Dood control the position.
Zamora is looking to regain half guard here but Dood keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dood moves into full mount! #T2#
Zamora is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dood wants to take his opponent's back but Zamora doesn't allow it.
Dood postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Zamora looks a forlorn figure.
Dood putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
We've been hearing that Dood has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Dood wants to take his opponent's back but Zamora doesn't allow it.
Zamora bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Dood wants to sweep here but Zamora controlling him for the moment.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Dood lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dood pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zamora is keeping the position for now. #T3##SUB2#
Zamora looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Dood avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Zamora had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dood defends it easily.#SUB2#
Zamora looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dood sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Zamora keeping full guard, as Dood tries to pass. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dood trying to control the position from guard on top but Zamora is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dood wants to pass the guard but Zamora is keeping the position.
Dood advances to half guard. #SUB#
Dood is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Zamora sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Dood is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Zamora actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zamora slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rad Dood dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Dood tries to clinch but Zamora is having none of it.
Zamora replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Dood blocks it well.#CL#
Dood closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Zamora has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dood after a bit of a struggle.
Zamora has Dood pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dood manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dood prevents a body shot from Zamora.
Dood goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Dood.
Zamora tries to pull guard but Dood holds him up against the cage and eventually Zamora drops back down to his feet.
Rad Dood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Freddie Zamora.#TD2#
Zamora manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dood stopping the sweep attempt from Zamora.
Dood controlling from the top position. #T1#
Dood passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Zamora looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dood trying to mount his opponent but Zamora defends it.
Dood is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #SUB2#
Dood avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dood passes Zamora's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dood sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Zamora defending well though. #T2#
Dood wants to free his trapped foot but Zamora is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dood frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Zamora slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Dood prevents Zamora from improving his position.
Dood works his foot free and advances to mount. #SUB#
Dood working for a guillotine from mount but Zamora is in no mood to give up. #SUB#
Dood working for a submission but Zamora is keeping him at bay. #T3#
Zamora slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Zamora is pressing down on Dood's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Zamora is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Zamora throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Zamora takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dood passes Zamora's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Dood seems to be looking for submissions.
Dood passes the guard and advances to mount!
Dood with shots to the head and body - Zamora looks very uncomfortable down there. #T4#
Zamora keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dood wants to control the pace but Zamora is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Dood looking to secure an arm triangle but Zamora defends it well.
Rad Dood is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dood controlling his opponent.
Zamora really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zamora sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rad Dood showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dood 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rad Dood!
Rad Dood 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:
EFC Dennis vs Lambton
Date: Dec 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Zamora has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Zamora there as he acknowledges the shot.
Blaze throws a shot from downtown. Zamora moves away and avoids it.
Blaze throws a big shot that misses.
Zamora tries to clinch up.
Blaze lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Zamora doesn't manage to clinch there - Blaze circles away.
Zamora changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Blaze tries to avoid it but Zamora manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Blaze to the ground. Blaze escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Blaze clobbers Zamora with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Blaze slips under a jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Blaze.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaze lands a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Blaze misses the target.
Blaze looks to land a combination but Zamora avoids it well.
Blaze has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#T1#
Blaze misses with a wild combination.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Blaze lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Zamora has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Zamora and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Santana Blaze seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zamora goes for a double leg but Blaze avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Blaze continues to drive forward.
Blaze misses with an uppercut. Zamora saw that one coming.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Blaze lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Zamora has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Zamora and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nice shot lands for Blaze.
Blaze fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zamora.
Blaze stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zamora.
Blaze throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL#
and Zamora counters by clinching up.
A shot in the inside from Zamora. #T2#
Zamora tries to work over Blaze's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Blaze blocking some punches.
Blaze gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Zamora.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Freddie Zamora. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zamora tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blaze's elbow. #BC2#
Blaze manages to break the clinch.
Zamora throws a body kick that misses. #TD#
Zamora closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Blaze's guard.
Blaze is looking to stand back up but Zamora counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Blaze.
Blaze really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zamora. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#REVB#
Zamora lands with a punch from half guard.
Zamora throwing shots but Blaze is blocking nicely.
Blaze controlling the position for now.
Zamora seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Blaze tries to get to full guard but Zamora has control of the leg. #T3##SUB#
Zamora is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Blaze is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Zamora seems to be looking for submissions.
Zamora throws a strike but Blaze avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Blaze has Zamora pulled in close to control his posture. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Blaze manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Zamora scores with a shoulder strike.
Blaze has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Zamora drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zamora tries to throw a body punch but Blaze avoids it by throwing Zamora back against the cage. #T4##TD#
Zamora has hold of one of Blaze's legs. Blaze is fighting the takedown attempt but Zamora gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Zamora won't allow Blaze to sweep him here.
Zamora is in close to Blaze's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Blaze has Zamora pulled in close to control his posture.
Blaze has momentary wrist control but Zamora slips an elbow through the middle.
Zamora throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
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!
Blaze pulls Zamora in close to prevent any damage.
Zamora throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blaze wants to stand and escape but Zamora is having none of it.
Zamora stopping the sweep attempt from Blaze.
Zamora might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Blaze seems keen to control Zamora's posture.
Blaze working a defensive guard here.
Zamora throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Santana Blaze will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Blaze misses with a double jab
#CL#
and Zamora moves into the clinch.
Zamora lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Blaze or not.
Blaze wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Zamora throws a head punch that misses.
Zamora struggles to land a body shot inside as Blaze controls his hands.
I was talking to Zamora's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A frustrated look appears on Blaze's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Zamora can't find room to land a body shot as Blaze controls the action.
#BC2#
Blaze breaks from the clinch.
Blaze throws a combination that misses
and Zamora counters with a good low kick that Blaze was not able to check.
Santana Blaze is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Blaze swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zamora looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T1#
Zamora blocks a jab.
Zamora changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Blaze throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zamora feinted with a counter takedown.
Blaze throws a right hand that Zamora ducks under and follows up with a left that Zamora also avoids with ease.
Zamora keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blaze.
Zamora avoids a punch combination nicely.
Blaze is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Zamora looks to land a left hand but Blaze moved out of range nicely.
Zamora misses with a kick to the body
and Zamora takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jab from Blaze.
Zamora avoids the body shot from Blaze.
#T2#
Zamora moves away from the strike by Blaze.
Zamora lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#TD#
Zamora feints and as Blaze raises his hands in defense, Zamora changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zamora wants to pass the guard but Blaze is keeping the position.
Blaze is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Blaze is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Zamora throwing strikes from guard but Blaze blocks nicely.
Zamora trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zamora tries to free his leg and advance position but Blaze is retaining full guard.
Blaze wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Zamora trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Zamora in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zamora is fighting to break Blaze's control of his arms but Blaze is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Zamora scoring with some ground and pound.
Zamora pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blaze is keeping the position for now.
Blaze pulls Zamora in to control the position.
Zamora postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Zamora trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Blaze wants to stand but Zamora is controlling the position.
Blaze keeping full guard, as Zamora tries to pass.
Zamora works over Blaze with some ground and pound from guard.#T4#
Blaze wants to get back to his feet but Zamora is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Zamora distracts Blaze with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Zamora working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #ROC#
Blaze is rocked!
Zamora postures up and lands a big shot to Blaze's brow.
Blaze is still in real trouble! Can Zamora finish him?
Zamora won't allow Blaze to get back to his feet.
Zamora keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Blaze's head.
Blaze is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Zamora is controlling him.
Zamora working some strikes from top position.
Zamora sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Blaze's guard.
Blaze has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Zamora is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Zamora is working for a kimura but Blaze is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Zamora is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Zamora not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Freddie Zamora dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Zamora has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Blaze finds it's way round the side to connect with Zamora's head.
Blaze seems to have recovered his senses.
Blaze throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Zamora cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Blaze misses with a body shot
and Zamora counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Blaze lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zamora circles away quickly and effectively.
Blaze throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zamora is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Zamora fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zamora looks to score with a jab to the body but Blaze is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Blaze on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Blaze bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Blaze dips to his left and cracks Zamora with an uppercut!#T1#
Blaze throws a lazy body kick #CL#
and Zamora holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Blaze has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Blaze is looking to break free of the clinch but Zamora has double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Zamora fails to land.
Blaze working aggressively here.
Zamora keeps control of Blaze as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Zamora swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zamora keeps control of Blaze as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Blaze misses with a body punch.
Blaze looking to stall.
Zamora makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zamora misses with the head strike.
Blaze is trying to push Zamora away but Zamora has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Zamora fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zamora is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Blaze gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Blaze tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zamora's elbow.
Blaze can't find room to land a body shot as Zamora controls the action.
Nice body punch from Zamora - that landed with a thud.
#T2#
Zamora jumps guard but Blaze stands there with Zamora around his waist. Zamora gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Freddie Zamora. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zamora goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Blaze is looking to break free of the clinch but Zamora has double underhooks.
A left hand lands to the body for Zamora.
Blaze looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Blaze tries to circle away but Zamora has him pinned against the cage.
A short uppercut from Blaze. #TD#
Zamora pulls guard successfully.
#SU2#
Blaze gets to his feet - Zamora follows without any prompting.
Blaze throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zamora counters with a nice uppercut.
Santana Blaze is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blaze looks to throw the jab but Zamora is out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blaze scores with a jab to the jaw.
Blaze throws a combination that misses
and Zamora counters with a nice body shot.
Zamora is looking to slow Blaze down with leg kicks. #T3#
Zamora is looking to clinch.
Blaze throws a counter combo.
Jab by Blaze.
Blaze fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zamora manages to avoid it.
Blaze has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Zamora.
Nice defenses there by Blaze.
Blaze misses with a few strikes there.
Blaze misses with a looping right.
Zamora lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Blaze uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Zamora has time to react.
Zamora showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Blaze.
#T4#
Zamora misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zamora swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blaze walks forward, straight into a front kick from Zamora.
Zamora keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blaze.
Blaze misses with a hook.
Zamora takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Zamora slips a jab and a cross from Blaze.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zamora goes for a double leg but Blaze avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Blaze continues to drive forward.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Santana Blaze.
I think Blaze 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Santana Blaze!
During a confident post fight interview, Santana Blaze thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
EFC Ladd vs Anderson
Date: Nov 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Built connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Zamora keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Built.
Built throws an off balance right hand
and Zamora counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Built throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zamora throws a nice outside leg kick.
Built scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've been told by Built's head coaches at 3Band MMA ($700/week) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Built throws a predictable looking body shot
and Zamora counters with a leg kick.
Built lands a jab.
Zamora on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Built. That's going to slow Zamora down.
Built ducks under a wild hook from Zamora.#CL#
Built rushes Zamora and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Built tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zamora's elbow.
Zamora wants to stall.
#T1#
Built presses Zamora against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Zamora is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Zamora misses with a punch to the body.
Zamora misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zamora working aggressively here.
Built lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Built fails to land.
A short right from Built on the inside. #BC#
Built pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Built moves out of range as Zamora strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Built. Zamora does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zamora changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Zamora keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zamora throws out a counter right but Built avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
Zamora has taken the fight to the clinch.
Zamora doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zamora tries to work over Built's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Built blocks a body shot from Zamora.
Zamora goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Built lands with a right to the head. #T2#
A short body shot lands from Built as the two fighters clinch.
Zamora wants to take the fight to the mat but Built manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Zamora blocks an uppercut.
Zamora blocking some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Built is working Zamora over against the cage.
Built lands a body punch.
Built goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zamora lands a left hand that snaps the head of Built backwards.
Still in the clinch, Built scores with a nice short uppercut.
Built scores with a shot to the side of Zamora's head.
Built stops a takedown attempt from Zamora.
Molokai Built has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Freddie Zamora.
Zamora drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Built gets underhooks to prevent Zamora's takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Zamora has picked Built up - he's going for a ride! Zamora dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#SUB2#
Zamora is working for a kimura but Built is defending it quite comfortably.
Built tries to roll over but Zamora keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Zamora wants to pass to mount but Built is defending the position. #SUB2#
Zamora is looking for a kimura but Built is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Zamora to get the leverage.
Built is trying is best to control the position here.
Zamora sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Built defending well though. #SUB#
Built is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zamora pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Zamora is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Built doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Zamora.
Built pushes Zamora off looking to stand but Zamora dives back in and keeps control.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Built looking for submissions off his back.
Zamora lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Built on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Zamora is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Built defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zamora is thwarting Built's attempts to control the position.
Built is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Molokai Built dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Zamora takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#TD2#
Zamora throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Built was covering up waiting for the punch and Zamora finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES#
Built pushes Zamora off and gets back to his feet.
Zamora tries to clinch there but Built circles away.
Zamora throws a leg kick
and Built counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#
It looks like Freddie Zamora has been cut.
Zamora scores with a crisp jab that stopped Built in his tracks.
Molokai Built is winning the standup battle so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Decent striking displayed by Built there.#ROC#
Zamora is rocked!
Zamora chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Built can pounce on him.
Zamora is still on wobbly legs! Can Built finish him?
Built catches Zamora with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Zamora forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Molokai Built!
After the fight, Molokai Built was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
EFC Boudain vs Mangrove Jr
Date: Oct 27, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Joieson gets caught flat footed, as Zamora shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Joieson is wriggling around but Zamora manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB#
Joieson trying to control but Zamora postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joieson misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Zamora is pressing down on Joieson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Joieson is holding on for now.
Joieson gets full guard.
Zamora tries to free his leg and advance position but Joieson is retaining full guard.
Joieson wants to sweep here but Zamora controlling him for the moment.
Zamora throwing strikes from guard but Joieson blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joieson wants to sweep here but Zamora controlling him for the moment.
Zamora throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Zamora trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zamora stands up over Joieson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Zamora passes Joieson's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Zamora is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Zamora is looking for a kimura but Joieson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Zamora to get the leverage. #SUB#
Zamora is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Joieson defends it well. #SUB#
Zamora is looking for a kimura but Joieson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Zamora to get the leverage.
Zamora is thwarting Joieson's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Zamora is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Joieson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Zamora. #T2#
Zamora missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Zamora has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Joieson holds on, trying desperately to control.
Zamora cracks Joieson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Joieson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB#
Zamora has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Joieson doesn't defend quickly enough and Zamora has managed to lock this one up! Can Joieson escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Zamora on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Freddie Zamora!
A very excited looking Freddie Zamora 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:
EFC Bang vs DeSilva
Date: Oct 20, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Ruenroeng clinches up against the cage.
Ruenroeng lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zamora backwards. #TD2#
Zamora jumps into guard, dragging Ruenroeng to the mat.
Zamora told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Ruenroeng content to stall in guard here.
Zamora not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ruenroeng controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Zamora has his foot on Ruenroeng's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ruenroeng works his way back into a safe position though.
We've been hearing good reports from Ruenroeng's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Ruenroeng looking to pass the guard.
Zamora wants to sweep but no luck.
Ruenroeng is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruenroeng continues to stall.#T1##SUB2#
Ruenroeng got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zamora has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ruenroeng has managed to get both his arms back between Zamora's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Zamora throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ruenroeng slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ruenroeng is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Zamora will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Zamora is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ruenroeng is looking to advance position but Zamora won't allow it.
Zamora tries to get to full guard but Ruenroeng has control of the leg.
Zamora is still trying to improve position.#SUB2#
Zamora looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
Ruenroeng is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Zamora is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ruenroeng pulls his head out easily.
Ruenroeng looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T3#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zamora is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Zamora is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ruenroeng pulls his head out easily. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ruenroeng sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ruenroeng wants to free his trapped foot but Zamora is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ruenroeng controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Zamora actively working from the bottom here.
Zamora is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ruenroeng in particular looking to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Zamora looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samak Ruenroeng dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Ruenroeng lands with a kick to the ribs.
Zamora throws the left hand but Ruenroeng avoids the punch easily.
Zamora wants to clinch.
Zamora swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zamora throws a head kick that misses.
Ruenroeng is looking to counter the offense by Zamora and move into the clinch.
Ruenroeng lunges at Zamora with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zamora's hand.
Zamora tries to clinch up but Ruenroeng circles away and keeps his distance.
Ruenroeng is looking to score with low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zamora misses with a takedown attempt - Ruenroeng sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ruenroeng is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zamora can do to turn this around?
Ruenroeng moves into range and connects with a jab.
Zamora fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ruenroeng is out of range. #T1#
Ruenroeng fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zamora.#CL#
Ruenroeng moves into the clinch successfully.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ruenroeng creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zamora is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ruenroeng gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ruenroeng lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Ruenroeng.
Zamora fails to pull guard.
Samak Ruenroeng has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Freddie Zamora.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng prevents a body shot from Zamora.
Zamora tries to pull guard but Ruenroeng forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Zamora swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zamora misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zamora tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A short body shot lands from Ruenroeng as the two fighters clinch.
Zamora prevents a body shot from Ruenroeng.
A hook to the body from Ruenroeng.
#T2#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zamora creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zamora is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ruenroeng gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Zamora is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ruenroeng is defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ruenroeng obliges.
Ruenroeng tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zamora struggles to land a body shot inside as Ruenroeng controls his hands.
Zamora swings wildly with an uppercut but Ruenroeng uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ruenroeng digs a right hand underneath Zamora's ribcage. Zamora let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ruenroeng blocks a body shot from Zamora.
Zamora goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ruenroeng landing knees to the body.
Ruenroeng prevents a takedown attempt there.
Zamora has Ruenroeng pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ruenroeng manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ruenroeng lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ruenroeng. #T3#
Zamora tries for a takedown. No joy.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zamora's elbow.
Ruenroeng blocks an uppercut.
Zamora is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ruenroeng pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ruenroeng gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Zamora is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ruenroeng pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng digs a right hand into Zamora's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Zamora's gas tank.
Ruenroeng lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ruenroeng softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ruenroeng lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Samak Ruenroeng has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Zamora tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ruenroeng tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zamora.
Ruenroeng lands an elbow inside that Zamora shrugs off. #CUT#
It looks like Freddie Zamora has been cut.#T4#
Ruenroeng prevents a body shot from Zamora.
Zamora is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ruenroeng lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ruenroeng trying to land knees to the body.
Zamora has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ruenroeng avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Zamora misses with a body punch.
A short left from Ruenroeng. #ROC#
Zamora is rocked!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ruenroeng.
Zamora is still on wobbly legs! Can Ruenroeng finish him?
Ruenroeng lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ruenroeng has Zamora pressed against the cage. He pushes Zamora back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Ruenroeng throws a beautiful elbow that sends Zamora crashing to the floor! Ruenroeng piles on the pressure with more strikes! Zamora is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samak Ruenroeng!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Zamora misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Palmer misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL#
Zamora moves into the clinch.
Zamora tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zamora is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Palmer pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Palmer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Palmer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zamora lands a left hand that snaps the head of Palmer backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Palmer.
Zamora tries a body shot but Palmer blocks it.
Zamora blocks a body shot from Palmer.
Zamora lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zamora changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Palmer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Freddie Zamora. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zamora throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Palmer's waist but Palmer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zamora off to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palmer takes a swing at Zamora's ribcage but misses.
Arnold Palmer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zamora jabs at Palmer's body.
Palmer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Palmer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've been hearing reports that Zamora has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice inside leg kick there by Zamora. That's going to slow Palmer down.
Zamora throws a good cross that connects.
#T1##TD#
Zamora scores with a takedown into Palmer's guard.
Palmer can't keep his opponent in guard - Zamora advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Palmer wants to get back to his feet.
Palmer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zamora. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Zamora trying to mount his opponent but Palmer defends it. #SUB#
Zamora seems to be looking for submissions.
Palmer is looking to escape.
Zamora working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Zamora 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.
Zamora wants to pass the guard but Palmer is defending well.
Zamora sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Palmer defending well though. #T2#
Zamora takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Zamora lands strikes from half guard.
Zamora thows a huge punch but Palmer dodges it nicely.
Zamora winds up and cracks Palmer with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Palmer is in trouble now - Zamora has advanced to mount!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Palmer takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Zamora has hold of Palmer's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Palmer manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#SUB#
Zamora has hold of Palmer's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Palmer manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Palmer is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Zamora lands a heavy elbow. #T3##SUB#
Zamora with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#SUB#
Zamora working for a submission but Palmer is keeping him at bay.
Zamora landing strikes, looking to finish!
Zamora breaks from Palmer's wrist control and lands an elbow. #SUB#
Zamora is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Palmer is surviving well by controlling Zamora's body position as best he can.
Palmer wants to try and get back to his feet.#SUB#
Zamora is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Zamora!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Freddie Zamora!
During a confident post fight interview, Freddie Zamora thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
GPG 35
Date: May 26, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Silva shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Silva showed some decent athleticism there.
Silva controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Zamora is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Silva pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Silva seems to be working for a kimura but Zamora defends the submission attempt.
Silva moves into full mount! Zamora won't be happy about that!
Silva content just to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee warns Zamora that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Zamora tries to reverse the position but Silva maintains control.
We've been hearing that Silva has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Silva scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Silva lands a big elbow. #T1#
Zamora really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Silva can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Zamora is looking to escape.
Zamora tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva content just to control the position here.
Silva lands a big elbow.
Zamora is desperately trying to improve his position but Silva has a good base and remains in mount.
Silva wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Zamora told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Silva prevents Zamora from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Silva working for a submission but Zamora is keeping him at bay.
Silva cracks Zamora with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Silva controlling the position easily from mount.
Zamora regains half guard.
Silva 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.#T2#
Zamora regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Zamora looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Silva content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Zamora looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zamora is keeping the position for now.
Silva is working hard here to advance position.
Silva makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Silva cracks Zamora with a solid left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but Zamora is retaining full guard. #T3#
Silva is stalling in the full guard.
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silva trying to control but Zamora is working from the bottom.
Silva stopping the sweep attempt from Zamora.
Silva pushes down on Zamora's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Zamora wants to get back to full guard.
Silva slows the pace down in half guard.
Zamora is refusing to be controlled, as Silva sits in half guard.
Zamora moves into full guard.
Silva is stalling in the full guard. #T4#
Zamora is looking to stand back up but Silva counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Zamora.
Silva passes to side control.
Silva controlling from side mount.
Zamora manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Zamora works his way to full guard. Good work.
Silva passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Zamora is looking to reverse the position.
Silva controls the position.
Zamora tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Silva dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL#
Silva drives through and clinches with Zamora against the cage.
Silva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zamora can do to turn this around?#TD#
Silva lands a takedown into guard.
Alex Silva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Zamora is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but Zamora is retaining full guard.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Zamora is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Zamora is looking for a triangle but Silva pushes his legs off easily.
Silva pushes down on Zamora's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Zamora is refusing to be controlled, as Silva sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva stalling.
Silva is trying to control the action in half guard but Zamora is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Silva there. #T1#
Zamora wants to get back to full guard.
Silva passes to side control.
Zamora is looking to reverse the position.
Silva taking a breather here.
Silva grinds an elbow into Zamora's temple.
Zamora is trying to buck Silva off.
Zamora is trying to work for a sweep but Silva has mounted him!
Zamora is controlling an arm, preventing Silva from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Zamora can't escape the position.
Silva in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Silva looking to control but Zamora is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Zamora stops Silva from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T2#
Zamora gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Zamora looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Silva trying to pass the guard but Zamora defending well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Silva lands a nice short elbow.#ES2#
Zamora kicks off Silva and gets to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Silva closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Zamora to the mat! Zamora manages to get full guard. #ES2#
Zamora has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Silva off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Zamora lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Zamora misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD#
Silva drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Silva 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. #T3#
Zamora keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Silva looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Silva passes Zamora's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Zamora looking for submissions off his back.
Zamora is looking to improve his position.
Silva is pressing down on Zamora's thigh, looking to free his foot. Zamora is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Zamora looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Silva is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Silva wants to take Zamora's back but he can't do it this time.
Silva controlling the position easily from mount.
Silva in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Zamora tries to reverse the position but Silva maintains control.
Silva trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Zamora working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Silva dominated that second 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
A head kick misses from Zamora.
Silva checks a low kick from Zamora.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Silva.
Silva looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zamora is fending him off so far but Silva persists. Nope, Zamora circles away and we're back to standing.
Zamora throws a looping overhand right but Silva ducks down to avoid it. #TD#
Silva closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Zamora to the mat! Zamora manages to get full guard.
Silva looking to pass the guard.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Zamora is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Zamora's head.
Silva pushing down on Zamora's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Zamora wants to get back to full guard.
Silva passes the guard and advances to mount! #T1#
Zamora sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Zamora is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Silva is working for a submission of some sort.
Silva landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Zamora makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Zamora.
Silva working some strikes from top position.
Silva stands up over Zamora, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Silva lands a couple of digs.#T2#
Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zamora is keeping the position for now.
Silva won't allow Zamora to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Silva got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zamora has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Silva has managed to get both his arms back between Zamora's legs - danger averted.
Silva pushing down on Zamora's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Zamora trying to get back to full guard but Silva takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Silva content just to control the position here.
You get the feeling that Zamora really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Silva controlling his opponent.
Silva scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Zamora?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva controlling his opponent. #T3#
Silva cracks Zamora with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
#ROC#
Zamora is rocked!
Zamora is in a horrible position here. Silva smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Zamora is still in real trouble! Can Silva finish him?
BOOM! Silva connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Silva is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Zamora is in real trouble.
Silva throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Zamora!
Silva trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Zamora doesn't escape. #SUB#
Silva is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Zamora is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alex Silva!
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Event:
GPG 32
Date: May 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Zamora throws the kick towards the body but Clarks avoids it.
Clarks connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A big right from Clarks misses.
Zamora walks into a left hand.
Zamora dives in and grabs Clarks's left leg, looking for a takedown. Clarks pushes down on Zamora's head and hops out.
Zamora misses with a head kick.
Clarks throws a hook but Zamora blocks it.
Zamora was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Zamora shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Clarks as he avoids it easily.
Clarks is looking to counter punch.
Zamora throws a low kick but it's checked well by Clarks.
Clarks throws a series of punches but Zamora avoids them all with ease.
Clarks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zamora moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clarks is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zamora.
Zamora tries a head kick but it misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Clarks misses the target.
Clarks misses the jab.#T1#
Clarks jabs Zamora to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Zamora takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Zamora slips under a jab.
Freddie Zamora seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Zamora gets the takedown into side control.
Clarks is trying to get back to half guard.
Clarks wants to get back to his feet but Zamora drags him back down.
Zamora scoring with punches and elbows.
Clarks is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Clarks looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Clarks blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zamora.
Zamora prevents Clarks from standing back up.
#SUB2#
Zamora seems to be working for a kimura but Clarks defends the submission attempt.
Zamora has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Zamora is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Clarks sees it coming and defends easily.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Zamora is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Clarks defends it well.
Zamora slips a nice elbow through Clarks's hands, connecting with Clarks's forehead.
Clarks tries to roll over but Zamora keeps him under control.#SUB#
Clarks actively working from the bottom here.
Clarks pushes Zamora off looking to stand but Zamora dives back in and keeps control.
Zamora throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Zamora seems to be working for a kimura but Clarks defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Zamora is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Clarks sees it coming and defends easily.#T3##SUB#
Clarks looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Zamora is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Clarks looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Clarks tries to kick Zamora off but Zamora keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Clarks tries to get to full guard but Zamora has control of the leg.
Zamora throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Zamora is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Zamora is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Clarks looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Zamora is looking for a kimura here.
Zamora is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Zamora landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Freddie Zamora will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A lazy body kick from Zamora
enabling Clarks to counter with a crisp jab.
Clarks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zamora is looking to land body kicks.
Zamora tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Clarks paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zamora misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zamora scores with a head kick. Clarks tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Zamora showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Clarks.
Clarks looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Zamora wants to land a leg kick but Clarks is out of range.
It looked like Clarks wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zamora feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Clarks's calf.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clarks fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Clarks connects with a good right hand that stumbles Zamora. Zamora circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Clarks misses the shot to the body.
Zamora throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1#
Zamora throws a leg kick but Clarks moved away.
Clarks throws a series of strikes that have Zamora backpedaling.
Clarks chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zamora can pounce on him.
Clarks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zamora manages to avoid it.
Zamora uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Clarks.
Clarks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Clarks chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zamora can pounce on him.
Clarks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Clarks tests Zamora's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zamora fails with the takedown.
Zamora is looking to land body kicks.
Clarks jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Clarks swings for the body but Zamora moves out of range.
#T2#
Clarks misses with a hook. Zamora ducked under it nicely.
Clarks throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zamora throws a push kick but Clarks slaps the foot to one side.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zamora looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Zamora closes the distance and clinches up with Clarks, looking for a takedown. Zamora pushes Clarks against the cage but Clarks circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Elroy Clarks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zamora lands a nice looking kick to the body. Clarks takes a step back to recover.
Zamora has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Clarks finds it's way round the side to connect with Zamora's head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zamora.
Elroy Clarks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Freddie Zamora.
Clarks lunges at Zamora with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zamora's hand.
Clarks lands a jab to the head.
#T3#
Zamora lands with a slapping head kick.
Clarks looks to land a right hand but Zamora moved out of range.
Clarks throws a hook to the side of Zamora's head but Zamora sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Clarks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zamora manages to avoid it.
Clarks throws out a loose jab but Zamora uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zamora moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Clarks avoids the head kick by Zamora.
A jab from Clarks does it's job there.
Zamora is looking to chop away at Clarks's legs.
Clarks sizes up Zamora with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Zamora goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#ROC2#
Clarks is rocked!
Donk. Clarks catches Zamora right on the button with a cross.
Oh Clarks is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Clarks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zamora was well out of range. Poor timing from Clarks.
Zamora lands with a slapping head 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!
Clarks avoids the head kick by Zamora.
#T4#
Zamora steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Clarks.
And Zamora tries to counter it with a takedown but Clarks pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Clarks tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice sprawl there from Clarks as Zamora shoots in.
Zamora is breathing heavily.
Zamora looks for the body kick but Clarks saw that one coming.
Clarks was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zamora shoots for a double leg takedown but Clarks sprawls well. He's pushed Zamora's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Clarks was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zamora has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Zamora tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zamora pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Clarks looks to land a combination but Zamora avoids it well.
Zamora flicks out a counter leg kick but Clarks steps away.
Zamora takes a jab right on the kisser.
Clarks throws a shot from downtown. Zamora moves away and avoids it.
Clarks throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zamora.
Elroy Clarks is winning the standup battle so far.
Clarks misses the jab.
Clarks ducks under a wild hook from Zamora.
Zamora throws a half hearted mid kick.
Clarks misses with a wild body shot.
A lazy left from Zamora finds it's target.
A jab from Clarks misses.
Zamora tries a head kick but it misses.
Clarks tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Zamora throws a lazy head kick
and Clarks counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Clarks throws a body shot but no joy.
Zamora bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zamora is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Clarks lands a head shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clarks throws an off balance right hand
#TD2#
and Zamora counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Elroy Clarks will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Clarks throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zamora throws a big counter head kick but Clarks avoids it with no problem.
Clarks throws a right hand that Zamora ducks under and follows up with a left that Zamora also avoids with ease.
Zamora was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Clarks catches Zamora with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Clarks misses with the combination.
Clarks seems to have got his legs back now.
Clarks with a nice cross.
Zamora shoots in looking for a takedown but Clarks manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Zamora's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Zamora throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clarks throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Zamora counters with a thumping low kick.
Clarks keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Zamora throws a low kick but Clarks moves out of range easily.
Zamora looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#T1#
Zamora is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jab by Clarks.
Zamora goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Clarks cracks Zamora with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Zamora does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Clarks lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Clarks stalks Zamora and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Zamora's face. Zamora staggers backwards, shaken.
Clarks checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Good leg kick by Zamora there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Zamora staying out of range there.
Zamora has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Clarks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zamora manages to avoid it.
Clarks throws a sloppy body shot
and Zamora counters with a head kick that wobbles Clarks - left then right he sways and one more bomb from Zamora sends him down. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Freddie Zamora!
During a confident post fight interview, Freddie Zamora thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
PFF 28w Steve vs Wyoming
Date: Apr 11, 2018 |
#R1#
Nice shot by Norris.
The fighters circling - Zamora throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Norris paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Norris slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Zamora ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Norris moves away.
Zamora takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Norris with a hook.
Norris fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Zamora tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Norris tries to clinch but Zamora is having none of it.
Norris moves out of range of the body kick.
Norris moves out of range as Zamora throws a body kick.
Norris ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Norris tries to close the distance and clinch but Zamora swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Will Norris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Norris connects with a nice looking jab.
Zamora misses with a body kick.
Zamora shoots in for a double leg but Norris sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Norris throws a hook to the side of Zamora's head but Zamora sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Norris throws a shot to the body.
#T1#
Norris keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#TD#
Zamora looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Norris is trying to stand back up but Zamora is controlling him
Norris avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zamora.
Zamora tries to pass the half guard into mount. Norris knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Norris wants to get back to his feet.#ES2#
Norris manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Norris cracks a nice hook into Zamora's ribs.
Norris fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zamora on the side of the head.
Zamora throws a wild body kick that Norris sees coming a mile off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zamora throws a sloppy head kick and Norris moves out of range easily.
Zamora tries for a takedown but Norris circles away easily
enabling Norris to counter with a crisp jab.
Zamora looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Zamora walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Norris checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #CL2#
Norris has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T2#
Norris goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Norris lands a nice uppercut.
Norris lands an uppercut.
Norris working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Norris prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Freddie Zamora. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Norris misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Norris - that landed with a thud.
I was talking to Zamora's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Norris blocking some punches.
Zamora jumps guard but Norris turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Norris.
Zamora tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Norris's elbow.
Zamora is trying to maintain a safe position but Norris gets an underhook and turns Zamora into the cage.
Norris working aggressively here.
Zamora tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zamora tries to work over Norris's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Norris misses with some punches.
Zamora fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Zamora is trying to pull guard but Norris has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zamora.
Zamora is trying to push Norris away but Norris has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Norris has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Zamora tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Norris's elbow. #T3#
Zamora wants to get back to striking at distance but Norris won't allow it.
Norris has a couple of punches blocked by Zamora.
Norris misses with the head strike.
A short right from Norris on the inside.
Zamora lands a right hand that snaps the head of Norris backwards.
Norris lands a nice uppercut.
Norris lands a body punch in the clinch.
Norris can't find room to land a body shot as Zamora controls the action.
A right hook to the body lands for Norris.
Norris lands a shoulder strike.
Zamora tries to throw a body punch but Norris avoids it by throwing Zamora back against the cage.
Zamora fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Norris scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Norris.
Zamora misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zamora fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Norris doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A body shot lands from Zamora.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zamora can't break the clinch.
Zamora lands a body punch.
Norris blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zamora misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T4#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Norris.
Norris keeps control of Zamora as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Norris works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#TD#
Zamora ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Zamora no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SU2#
Norris gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Norris lands a jab to the head.
Zamora throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Norris's waist but Norris gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zamora off to one side.
Norris throws out a counter right but Zamora avoids it with no problem.
Norris goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Norris scores with a hook to the body. Zamora takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A left and a right from Norris both land. Nice combination.
Norris connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Will Norris is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Norris moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Norris moves out of range of the body kick from Zamora.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Norris moves into range and connects with a jab.
Norris fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zamora on the side of the head.
Zamora scores with a kick to the body.
Zamora pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Norris dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Zamora looks for the body kick but Norris saw that one coming.
Zamora throws a body punch but Norris moves out of range.
Norris takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Norris connects with a jab.
A good leg kick by Norris.
Zamora is looking to land body kicks.
Jab by Norris.
Norris tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zamora manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zamora swats away the attempt to clinch by Norris.
Sloppy strikes from Norris. Those never looked like landing.
Zamora tries to land a leg kick but Norris saw it coming and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norris slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Norris uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Zamora has time to react.
Zamora pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zamora tries to work over Norris's front leg with a kick but Norris checks it.
Norris is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Zamora uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Norris.
Good shot there by Norris.
Norris scores with a nice head shot.
Norris slips a straight right by Zamora.
The crowd cheers as Norris lands an impressive looking overhand right. Zamora doesn't seem phased though.
Zamora walks into a left hand. #CL2#
Norris gets a clinch.
Norris lands a nice shot to the body.
Norris blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zamora wants to take the fight to the mat but Norris manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Norris misses with the head strike.
Norris throws a punch but it's blocked by Zamora.
Norris softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#ROC2#
Zamora is rocked!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Norris.
Oh Zamora is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Norris prevents the takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Norris creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Zamora with a big uppercut! Zamora tries to clinch up but Norris pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Zamora to the mat! Zamora covers up and Norris unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Will Norris!
After winning the bout, Will Norris 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:
PFF 24 Wooden vs Sunday
Date: Mar 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Rodrigo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Zamora in his tracks.
Rodrigo throws a body punch but Zamora moves out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Rodrigo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rodrigo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zamora will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Zamora misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rodrigo tries to clinch there but Zamora circles away.
#CL#
Rodrigo rushes Zamora and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rodrigo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zamora misses with a body punch.
Rodrigo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rodrigo lands with a short shot to the head.
Zamora is looking to take this one to the mat.
Zamora swings wildly with an uppercut but Rodrigo uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zamora goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rodrigo prevents it.
Rodrigo throws a head punch that misses.
Zamora is trying to break free.
Rodrigo lands with a light punch inside.
Rodrigo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rodrigo tries to work over Zamora's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Zamora fails to land.
Zamora is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Zamora changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rodrigo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Felix Rodrigo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Freddie Zamora.
A head kick misses from Zamora.
Rodrigo moves to clinch but Zamora breaks away
and Zamora counters with a thumping low kick.
Rodrigo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rodrigo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Zamora buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#CL#
Rodrigo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Zamora blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rodrigo .
Rodrigo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rodrigo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rodrigo misses with a punch on the inside.
Zamora misses with a hook to the ribs.
#TD2#
Zamora jumps into guard, dragging Rodrigo to the mat.
Rodrigo is working Zamora over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Zamora working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Rodrigo has passed into half guard!
#T2#
Rodrigo performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Zamora is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rodrigo pulls his head out easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zamora is trying to maintain the position but Rodrigo is very close to passing his half guard.
Zamora wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Rodrigo is looking for a kimura but Zamora is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rodrigo to get the leverage.
Zamora works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rodrigo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zamora swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rodrigo won't allow Zamora to sweep him here.
Zamora looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Rodrigo puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T3#
Rodrigo lands strikes from half guard.#SUB2#
Zamora looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Well, if Rodrigo is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Zamora wants to improve his position but Rodrigo is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zamora is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rodrigo is pressing down on Zamora's thigh, looking to free his foot. Zamora is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Zamora looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Zamora actively working from the bottom here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T4#
Rodrigo frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Rodrigo is in the full mount, landing strikes. #ROC#
Zamora is rocked!
Zamora is looking to get to half guard.
Zamora is still in real trouble! Can Rodrigo finish him?
We've been hearing good reports from Rodrigo 's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Rodrigo lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Rodrigo controlling the position easily from mount.
Rodrigo postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Zamora in real trouble here! The ref calls for Zamora to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Felix Rodrigo !
After winning the bout, Felix Rodrigo 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:
PFF 18 Hole vs Steve
Date: Jan 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Zamora throws a leg kick
and Holloway counters with a straight right hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zamora. That's going to slow Holloway down.
A head kick misses from Zamora.
Horrible takedown attempt by Zamora or perhaps it was just good defense by Holloway, which made it look bad.
Holloway swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Holloway ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zamora moves away.
Zamora tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Zamora looks for the body kick but Holloway saw that one coming.
Holloway misses with a wild combination.
Zamora closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Freddie Zamora seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zamora throws a body kick that misses
and Holloway cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zamora fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A low kick from Zamora is predictable there
and Holloway counters with a nice uppercut.
Zamora gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Holloway counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC#
Zamora is rocked!
Holloway is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T1#
Zamora glances at the clock... BAM! Holloway nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Zamora crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Zamora is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cody Holloway!
Cody Holloway 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:
PFF15 Jones vs Thomas
Date: Jan 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Peters slips under a jab from Zamora.
Peters connects with a nice looking jab.
A punch combination from Peters misses.
Zamora chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Zamora lands with a slapping head kick.
A slow jab from Zamora misses its intended target.
Peters missing with a left hand there. Zamora was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zamora darts in looking for a takedown but Peters gets double underhooks and turns Zamora into the cage.
Peters falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
and Zamora counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Peters's coaches at The Coffee Shop have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Peters keeping control of the position.
Peters is trying to stand up here but Zamora is controlling him well. #SUB2#
Zamora is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T1#
Peters wants to improve his position but Zamora is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Zamora is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Peters defends it well. #SUB2#
Zamora is looking for a kimura here.
Peters is looking for a sweep. Zamora is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Peters is staying active underneath Zamora, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Zamora wants to pass to mount but Peters is defending the position. #SUB2#
Peters is defending against the submission attempts here by Zamora.
Zamora prevents Peters from improving his position.
Zamora wants to free his trapped foot but Peters is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Zamora is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Peters sees it coming and defends easily.#T3#
Peters keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Zamora is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Zamora is working for a kimura but Peters is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Zamora seems to be looking for submissions.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Zamora is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Zamora uses his free foot to push down on Peters's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Peters. #SUB2#
Zamora working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Peters looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Zamora! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Freddie Zamora!
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Event:
PFF 9 - Forbes vs Turkey
Date: Nov 25, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Barbosa enables Zamora to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Barbosa manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Zamora postures up.
#SUB2#
Zamora drops back looking for a leg! Barbosa is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Barbosa manages to kick Zamora off! Zamora jumps back into Barbosa's guard.
Zamora wants to pass the guard but Barbosa is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Zamora drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Zamora jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zamora sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Barbosa's guard.
Zamora is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T1##SUB2#
Barbosa tries to improve his position but Zamora has taken his back! Zamora has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Barbosa tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Zamora pushes Barbosa away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Freddie Zamora!
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Event:
HHFC Live! 10/18/17
Date: Oct 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Vinyard lands with an uppercut that bounces Zamora off the cage and back into range.#CUT#
It looks like Freddie Zamora has been cut.
Vinyard lands with an uppercut that bounces Zamora off the cage and back into range.
Vinyard throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Zamora throws an off balance right hand
enabling Vinyard to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#
Zamora is rocked!#CL#
Vinyard closes the distance and clinches.
Zamora is still on wobbly legs! Can Vinyard finish him?
Zamora blocks an uppercut.
Vinyard has a couple of punches blocked by Zamora.
Zamora blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vinyard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vinyard misses with the head strike.
Zamora changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vinyard fights it off and pushes away nicely.
and Vinyard counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Zamora! He's just covering up as Vinyard starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Derek Vinyard!
Derek Vinyard is the new bantamweight champion!
A relieved looking Derek Vinyard 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:
HHFC Live! 10/07/2017
Date: Oct 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Zamora moves into range and connects with a jab. #TD#
Zamora closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kleynen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zamora. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kleynen is trying to buck Zamora off.#SUB#
Zamora is trying to get an arm triangle but Kleynen is defending well.
Kleynen felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Kleynen is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Zamora has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Zamora has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB#
Zamora has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Kleynen is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Zamora yanks on the arm and Kleynen is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Zamora.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Freddie Zamora!
In defeat, Luc Kleynen stepped up to the mic, saying 'I lost against a fighter, who was today better as me, i'll be back stronger !!!'.
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Event:
HHFC Live! 9/27/17
Date: Sep 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Zamora misses with an uppercut. Kravchenko saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zamora. Kravchenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kravchenko throws a looping overhand right but Zamora ducks down to avoid it.
Kravchenko lands a jab to the nose.
A big left from Zamora misses.
Kravchenko changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Zamora misses with an uppercut. Kravchenko saw that one coming.
Zamora ducks under a wild hook from Kravchenko.
Zamora attempts a counter takedown but Kravchenko avoids it well and moves away.
Kravchenko swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zamora takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Zamora throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Kravchenko misses with a looping right.
Zamora feinted with a counter takedown.
Zamora swings for the body but Kravchenko moves out of range.
Kravchenko throws a body shot but no joy.
Zamora changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Zamora misses with a body shot.
Kravchenko fails with a takedown attempt.
Vasyl Kravchenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Kravchenko misses.
Kravchenko misses with a body shot.
Kravchenko misses with a hook. Zamora ducked under it nicely.
Zamora throws a hook but Kravchenko avoids it easily.#T2#
Kravchenko throws a hook to the side of Zamora's head but Zamora sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zamora avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kravchenko jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Zamora tries for a takedown but Kravchenko sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Zamora throws a right and a left that Kravchenko avoids nicely.
Kravchenko is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kravchenko leaves Zamora with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Zamora slips a jab from Kravchenko.
A slow jab from Kravchenko misses its intended target.
Zamora attempts a counter takedown but Kravchenko avoids it well and moves away.
Kravchenko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zamora.
A big left from Zamora misses. #T3#
Kravchenko connects with a crisp jab.
Kravchenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zamora shoots for a takedown but Kravchenko saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Freddie Zamora. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kravchenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zamora ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zamora half committed to a counter leg kick.
Zamora shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Zamora ducks under a wild hook from Kravchenko.
Zamora appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A big right from Kravchenko misses.
Zamora uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kravchenko.
Kravchenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zamora sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zamora is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Zamora explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Kravchenko misses the target.
Zamora slips a jab from Kravchenko.
Zamora half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A big right from Zamora misses.
Zamora looks to land a left hand but Kravchenko moved out of range nicely.
Kravchenko throws an overhand right that lands on Zamora's shoulder, as Zamora tries to avoid the shot.
Kravchenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kravchenko fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zamora displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kravchenko throws out the jab.
Kravchenko misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vasyl Kravchenko dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Kravchenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zamora changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Zamora tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kravchenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Zamora.
Kravchenko loads up on a big right hand but Zamora slips the punch.
Zamora ducks under a wild hook from Kravchenko.
Kravchenko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zamora.
Zamora misses with the combination.
Kravchenko throws the left hand but Zamora avoids the punch easily.
Vasyl Kravchenko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zamora slips a jab from Kravchenko.
Zamora feinted with a counter takedown.
Zamora moves away from the strike by Kravchenko.
Zamora went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Zamora throws a body punch but Kravchenko moves out of range. #T1#
Kravchenko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zamora.
Zamora tries to counter with a takedown but Kravchenko is quick to defend against it.
Zamora bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kravchenko fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kravchenko throws a hook to the side of Zamora's head but Zamora sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zamora keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kravchenko looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zamora is fending him off so far but Kravchenko persists. Nope, Zamora circles away and we're back to standing.
Zamora looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Kravchenko scores with a takedown into Zamora's guard.
Kravchenko controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Kravchenko sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Zamora doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Kravchenko paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Zamora - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Freddie Zamora!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Zamora misses with a takedown attempt - Suzuki sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Suzuki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zamora was well out of range. Poor timing from Suzuki.
Zamora uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Suzuki.
#TD2#
Zamora gets a double leg takedown into Suzuki's guard.#SUB2#
Zamora drops back looking for a leg! Suzuki is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Suzuki manages to kick Zamora off! Zamora jumps back into Suzuki's guard.
Zamora looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Zamora drops back looking for a leg! Suzuki is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Suzuki manages to kick Zamora off! Zamora jumps back into Suzuki's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zamora passes into half guard. #T1#
Zamora is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Suzuki!
Zamora throwing strikes here but Suzuki is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
#SUB2#
Zamora quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Zamora but it's paid off an Suzuki is forced to tap! Nice work by Zamora.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Freddie Zamora!
Takeshi Suzuki was interviewed post fight and said 'ごめんねよ ! '.
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