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Event:
Batoru FC 14
Date: Apr 27, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Jack shoots in and bounces Zapata off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jack 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.
Jack forces his way into half guard.
Jack frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Jack landing strikes from the mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Jack working for a submission but Zapata is keeping him at bay.
Zapata tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T1#
Jack content just to control the position here.
Jack working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Jack takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jack's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SU#
Jack get's back to his feet.#TD#
Jack fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Zapata sprawls well initially but Jack persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #T2#
Jack passes to full mount! #SU#
Jack stands up from mount. Strange move. #TD#
Jack fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Zapata to the ground. Jack is now in Zapata's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jack advances position into side control!#SU#
Jack has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Zapata misses with a double jab
and Jack counters with a stiff right hand.
An inside leg kick from Jack misses. #TD#
Jack shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Jack seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3#
Zapata wants to get back to full guard but Jack has mounted him!#SUB#
Jack swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Billy Jack!
Billy Jack decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Batoru FC 12
Date: Mar 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Zapata misses with a combination
and Rua counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Eusebio Zapata has been cut.
Jab, jab by Rua - just one landing.
Zapata misses with a body shot
#TD#
and Rua counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB#
Rua drops back looking for a leg! Zapata is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Zapata manages to kick Rua off! Rua jumps back into Zapata's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Rua is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rua is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rua pushes down on Zapata's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T1##SUB#
Rua is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Zapata sees it coming and defends easily.
Zapata tries to roll over but Rua keeps him under control.
Zapata has a hand on Rua's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Rua takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!#SUB#
Rua looking to secure an arm triangle but Zapata defends it well. #SUB#
Rua working for a guillotine from mount but Zapata is in no mood to give up. #T2##SUB#
Rua is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Zapata is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Zapata flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Rua anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Zapata and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Rua slips an arm under Zapata chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Rua has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Rua is squeezing on Zapata like an anaconda would it's prey. Zapata fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jao Rua!
Jao Rua decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Batoru FC 9
Date: Jan 26, 2019 |
#R1#
Turturro avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Turturro fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Zapata misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zapata throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zapata tries to bum rush Turturro with a series of wild strikes but Turturro uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A slow jab from Zapata misses its intended target.
Turturro looks for the body kick but Zapata saw that one coming.
Turturro fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zapata avoids it really well and circles away.
Zapata lands a jab to Turturro's midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zapata throws a predictable looking body shot
#CL#
and Turturro holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD#
Turturro wants the takedown. Zapata is fighting it off but Turturro persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Zapata's guard against the cage.
Turturro slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Turturro preventing the sweep. #T1##SUB#
Turturro is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turturro slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Zapata is trying to control Turturro's posture but Turturro avoids it. #SUB#
Turturro looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zapata can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Turturro tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T2#
Zapata is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Turturro wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Zapata, who protects the arm well.
Turturro working away.#T3##SUB#
Turturro in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Zapata is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tuccio Turturro!
A less than humble Tuccio Turturro misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
S02:E07 135lbs Grand Prix
Date: Dec 02, 2018 |
#R1#
Manley tries for a takedown but Zapata sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Zapata lands with a shot to the body.
Manley closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zapata circles away.
Manley dives in for a single leg takedown but Zapata sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Eusebio Zapata has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Iggy Manley.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Manley.
Zapata lands a really nice looking cross but Manley seems unphased.
Zapata misses with a series of wild punches.
Zapata fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Manley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zapata.
Manley feints the counter takedown.
Manley ducks under a wild hook from Zapata.
The fighters circling - Zapata throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
Manley pushes Zapata up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Manley drags the fight down to the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zapata accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zapata throwing strikes from guard but Manley blocks nicely.
Zapata in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Zapata working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Manley bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zapata's guard. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manley postures up in Zapata's guard and throws a big left but Zapata blocks it.
Manley passes Zapata's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Manley working the head and body with strikes.
Manley seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Zapata is in trouble now - Manley has advanced to mount!
Manley throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Zapata because Manley loaded up on that one.
Manley takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Manley lands a couple of good shots and Zapata has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#T2#
Manley is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Manley gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Manley gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Manley apologises and we restart here on the feet.
#TD2#
Manley closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Manley lands in his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Manley missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Manley throwing strikes but missing.
Manley content to stall in guard here.
Manley forces his way into half guard.
Ground and pound from Manley.
Manley prevents Zapata from improving his position.#T3#
Zapata avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Manley.
Manley sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Zapata defending well though.
Manley 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.
Zapata might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Manley missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Manley winds up and cracks Zapata with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Manley thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Manley controlling the action here.
Manley missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Manley looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Manley throwing shots but Zapata is blocking nicely. #T4#
Manley is taking a breather. Zapata says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Manley scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Zapata on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Manley sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Zapata defending well though.
Manley not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Manley working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Manley is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Zapata sees it coming and defends easily.
Manley working Zapata over with strikes.
Manley throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Manley works his foot free and advances to mount.
Manley is landing with some decent strikes but Zapata is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iggy Manley dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Manley shoots in for a takedown but Zapata shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Manley looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Manley is in close to Zapata's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Manley chips away with some ground and pound.
Manley is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Zapata preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Manley lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Manley accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manley throwing strikes but missing.
Zapata knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Manley on the ground.
Manley controls from within his opponent's guard.
Manley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Manley throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Manley stays in close to Zapata's body and controls the position.
Manley throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Manley content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Manley not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Manley is in close to Zapata's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Manley looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Manley throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Manley controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Zapata scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Zapata comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Manley shoots for a takedown but Zapata saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Manley fails with a takedown attempt.
Eusebio Zapata has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Iggy Manley.
Manley fails with a takedown attempt.
Zapata was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Manley will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Zapata throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T3#
Zapata misses with an uppercut. Manley saw that one coming.
Zapata throws a jab when Manley was well out of range.
Zapata throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zapata misses with a straight right.
Manley takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Zapata throws out a leg kick but Manley moves out of range and Zapata only half commits.
Zapata misses with a hook.
Zapata misses with a straight right.
Manley moves away from the strike by Zapata.
Manley with the counter takedown but Zapata avoids it easily.
Manley slips a jab from Zapata.
Eusebio Zapata is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Manley looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Zapata!
Zapata is not content to let Manley control the position.
Zapata takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T4#
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!
Manley throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#SUB2#
Manley wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Zapata, who protects the arm well.
Manley working the ground and pound from side control.
Manley throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Manley working the head and body with strikes.
Manley working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Manley has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Zapata is working to avoid the ground and pound but Manley connects with a decent elbow.
Zapata taking punishment in the form of punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Manley working the head and body with strikes. #CUT2#
It looks like Eusebio Zapata has been cut.
Manley working the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Iggy Manley will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Eusebio Zapata's cut.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Manley slips under a jab from Zapata.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Zapata enables Manley to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Zapata manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Iggy Manley has got the better of the ground game so far.
Manley throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Manley with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Manley cracks Zapata with a solid left hand.
Manley passes Zapata's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Manley not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Zapata taking some punishment here, with Manley in his half guard.
Manley takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Manley 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.
Manley lands strikes from half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Manley lands strikes from half guard.
Manley winds up and cracks Zapata with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Manley is taking a breather. Zapata says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Manley 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.
Manley scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Zapata taking some punishment here, with Manley in his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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. Manley connects with a nice short shot to Zapata's temple.
Manley lands strikes from half guard.#ROC2#
Zapata is rocked!
Manley lands with a punch from half guard.
Oh Zapata is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Manley sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Zapata seems to have got his legs back now.
Zapata on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T2#
Manley lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Manley looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Manley is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Zapata on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Zapata tries to get out of the position.
Manley fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Manley content just to control the position here.
Manley lands a couple of good shots and Zapata has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#CUT2#
Eusebio Zapata's cut is getting worse.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manley punches Zapata on the ear. #T3#
Manley is landing with strikes. Zapata can't take much more of this.#CUT2#
Eusebio Zapata's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Manley avoiding Zapata 's attempts to control his hands.
Eusebio Zapata has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Manley is raining down hard shots and and Zapata has had enough - he's tapped out due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Iggy Manley!
Iggy Manley 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:
IFC 76: S.Heavyweight vs Bell
Date: Nov 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Zapata lunges at Waster with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Waster's hand.
Waster misses the shot to the body.
Zapata scores with a hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Slot Waster has been cut.
Zapata bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Waster's head backwards.
A punch combination from Zapata misses.
A cross from Zapata lands.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Zapata has knocked Waster down with a huge combo! Zapata steps away and waves a wobbly Waster back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Waster is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zapata drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Waster right on the button. Waster goes down! Zapata follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Zapata gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eusebio Zapata!
A very excited looking Eusebio Zapata 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:
IFC 73: Mayer vs Chugman
Date: Oct 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Some wild striking there from Zapata.
Zapata misses with a looping left.#TD2#
Heavy closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Heavy lands in his opponent's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Heavy trying to control the position from guard on top but Zapata is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Heavy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zapata on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Zapata tries to get out of the position.
Heavy advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Heavy is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Zapata knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Heavy on the ground.
Heavy content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T1##SUB2#
Heavy in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Zapata tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Heavy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Top Heavy!
Top Heavy decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
IFC MW40 Van Rijn v Lomachenko
Date: Sep 26, 2018 |
#R1#
Zapata tries to bum rush OQuinn with a series of wild strikes but OQuinn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zapata throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zapata tries to bum rush OQuinn with a series of wild strikes but OQuinn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
An attempted straight right counter from OQuinn misses the target.
OQuinn throws a shot to the body.
OQuinn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zapata moves away.
Zapata takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Crunch! Zapata slams his shin into OQuinn's torso.
Good shot there by OQuinn.
OQuinn bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
OQuinn moves out of range as Zapata strikes.
Zapata uses good head movement to avoid the hook from OQuinn.
OQuinn definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Zapata throws a right and a left that OQuinn avoids nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
OQuinn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Zapata, right into the meat.
A swing and a miss from Zapata.
Zapata misses with an uppercut. OQuinn saw that one coming.
OQuinn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A left lands for OQuinn.
OQuinn lands a slapping body shot.
Zapata throws a combination but it was largely blocked by OQuinn.
OQuinn is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T1#
Zapata misses with a hook.
Zapata looks to score with a jab to the body but OQuinn is just out of range.
OQuinn misses the shot to the body.
Zapata let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
OQuinn misses with a wild body shot.
Zapata misses with a few strikes there.
OQuinn slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
No joy there for Zapata, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zapata lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
OQuinn walks into a jab.
OQuinn avoids a punch combination nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from OQuinn misses the target.
Zapata will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zapata throws a lazy right hand but OQuinn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zapata slips under a jab.
OQuinn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zapata moves away.
OQuinn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
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!
OQuinn moves out of range as Zapata strikes.
A big right from Zapata misses.
OQuinn wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T2#
OQuinn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zapata throws a counter combo.
Zapata throws a combination that misses
and OQuinn counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Zapata thinking.
OQuinn misses the shot to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Zapata throws a hook to the side of OQuinn's head but OQuinn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zapata loads up on a big right hand but OQuinn slips the punch.
OQuinn appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
OQuinn misses with a wild body shot.
OQuinn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
OQuinn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zapata.
Nice uppercut lands for Zapata. That snapped OQuinn's head back.
OQuinn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
OQuinn lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nice uppercut there from OQuinn.
OQuinn lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zapata at a distance.
A shot to the liver by OQuinn. Beautiful body shot.
Zapata misses with a straight right.
Zapata might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Zapata misses with a wild body shot.
OQuinn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
OQuinn connects with a looping right hand.
OQuinn misses with an uppercut.
Zapata doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T3#
Nice uppercut lands for OQuinn. That snapped Zapata's head back.
OQuinn has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from OQuinn there as he acknowledges the shot.
OQuinn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zapata throws a hook but OQuinn blocks it.
Zapata gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
OQuinn listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Zapata throws out a loose jab but OQuinn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zapata keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zapata throws a shot from downtown. OQuinn moves away and avoids it.
As Zapata tries to get set, OQuinn tries to push him back and clinch up but Zapata manages to avoid the attempt.
OQuinn scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A punch combination from OQuinn misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
OQuinn gets cracked there but stands up to it.
OQuinn blocks a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from OQuinn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
OQuinn misses the shot to the body.
OQuinn throws a right and a left that Zapata avoids nicely.
OQuinn connects with a crisp jab.
Zapata fails to land with a series of punches.
#T4#
Zapata scores with a leg kick.
OQuinn is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
OQuinn thuds a left hand into Zapata's body.
OQuinn moves forwards but Zapata connects with a nice, crisp jab.
OQuinn throws a right and a left that Zapata avoids nicely.
OQuinn throws a series of punches but Zapata avoids them all with ease.
Zapata is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
OQuinn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zapata.
Zapata dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zapata is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The fighters circling - Zapata throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zapata takes a shot to the body in his stride.
OQuinn ducks under a wild hook from Zapata.
OQuinn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A good leg kick by Zapata.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
OQuinn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zapata uses good head movement to avoid the hook from OQuinn.
Zapata swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
OQuinn connects with a looping right hand.
OQuinn just misses with a punch to the body.
Zapata lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
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 Damien OQuinn will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
OQuinn swings for the body but Zapata moves out of range.
OQuinn lands the left hand.
Zapata slips a jab and a cross from OQuinn.
Zapata uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by OQuinn.
Zapata lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
OQuinn lands a jab to the head.
OQuinn throws a leg kick but Zapata sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Zapata scores with a hook to the body. OQuinn takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
OQuinn throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Zapata on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zapata throws a big shot that misses.
OQuinn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zapata was well out of range. Poor timing from OQuinn.
OQuinn scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
OQuinn throws a hook but Zapata avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from OQuinn misses the target.
Damien OQuinn is winning the standup battle so far.
Zapata lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zapata showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from OQuinn.
OQuinn staying out of range there.
Zapata's hands are dropping dangerously low here and OQuinn connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Zapata scrambles back to his feet.#T1#
OQuinn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A punch combination from Zapata misses.
A slow jab from Zapata misses its intended target.
OQuinn went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Zapata tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but OQuinn was well out of range. Poor timing from Zapata.
OQuinn misses with a wild body shot.
OQuinn ducks under a wild hook from Zapata.
An attempted straight right counter from OQuinn misses the target.
OQuinn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
OQuinn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
OQuinn swings for the body but Zapata moves out of range.
Zapata swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
OQuinn scores with a nice right hand.
Zapata avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zapata is looking for the big counter here.
Zapata uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from OQuinn.
OQuinn moves away from the strike by Zapata.
OQuinn tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Zapata manages to circle out of the way.
OQuinn getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Zapata misses with a looping left.
Zapata throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zapata needs to keep his hands up - OQuinn had a free shot at his head there.#T2#
OQuinn lands with a good body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zapata looks to score with a jab to the body but OQuinn is just out of range.
OQuinn misses with a right hand
and Zapata counters with a lovely straight right hand!
OQuinn throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Zapata was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
OQuinn connects with a body shot that sends Zapata's belly button to the back.
A punch lands to the side of Zapata 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Good exchange - Zapata coming out on top.#CUT2#
It looks like Damien OQuinn has been cut.
Zapata throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
OQuinn is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Zapata throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Zapata misses with a straight right.
OQuinn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zapata! But no joy.
Zapata throws a hook but OQuinn blocks it.
The fighters circling - OQuinn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
OQuinn tries to move into range but Zapata moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Zapata throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
No joy there for OQuinn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zapata. OQuinn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zapata pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Zapata throws a hook but OQuinn blocks it.
The fighters circling - OQuinn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
OQuinn misses the shot to the body.
OQuinn works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
OQuinn's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zapata under the eye.
Zapata throws a series of punches but OQuinn moves out of range.
OQuinn throws a leg kick that misses.
Zapata pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts OQuinn, as that shot connected.
Zapata pivots, looking for a leg kick but OQuinn is out of range and Zapata settles back down.
Zapata lunges at OQuinn with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by OQuinn's hand.
OQuinn scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
OQuinn lands with a good body shot.
Zapata swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
OQuinn misses with a double jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
OQuinn scores with a crisp jab that stopped Zapata in his tracks.
Zapata throws an uppercut from half a mile away. OQuinn sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
Zapata moves out of range as OQuinn strikes.
OQuinn throws a jab but it's blocked by Zapata.
OQuinn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zapata.
Zapata shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jab from Zapata.
Zapata takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Zapata misses with a straight right.
OQuinn digs a good body shot into Zapata's ribs.
A punch lands to the side of OQuinn 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Zapata misses with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zapata dodges the punch combination from OQuinn.
Zapata throws a hook but OQuinn avoids it easily.
OQuinn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
OQuinn throwing a counter right hand but Zapata manages to avoid it.
Zapata scores with a three punch combo!
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 Damien OQuinn will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Damien OQuinn's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Zapata takes a jab right on the kisser.
Zapata misses with an uppercut. OQuinn saw that one coming.
A lazy left from OQuinn finds it's target.
OQuinn jabs Zapata right on the nose. Zapata blinks but takes it well.
OQuinn jabs at Zapata's body.
OQuinn throws an overhand right that lands on Zapata's shoulder, as Zapata tries to avoid the shot.
It seemed like Zapata was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice defenses there by Zapata.
OQuinn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zapata.
Zapata closes the distance and lands a one-two.
OQuinn throws a right and a left that Zapata avoids nicely.
Zapata misses with a wild combination.
OQuinn is looking to counter the offense by Zapata and move into the clinch.
OQuinn avoids the body shot from Zapata.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zapata moves out of range of the strikes.
OQuinn works over Zapata's head and body with a nice combination.
OQuinn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
OQuinn works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
OQuinn ducks under a wild hook from Zapata.#T1#
OQuinn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zapata appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
OQuinn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zapata swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
OQuinn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Zapata throws a series of punches but OQuinn avoids them all with ease.
OQuinn appears to be looking for a big counter.
Zapata defending well as OQuinn loads up on a big left hand.
OQuinn misses with a looping right.
OQuinn staying out of range there.
Zapata throws an overhand right that lands on OQuinn's shoulder, as OQuinn tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters circling - Zapata throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
OQuinn lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zapata at a distance.
A jab from OQuinn finds it's way through Zapata's defenses.
Zapata avoids the body shot from OQuinn.
OQuinn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
OQuinn ducks under a wild hook from Zapata.
Donk. OQuinn catches Zapata right on the button with a cross.#T2#
Zapata uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from OQuinn.
OQuinn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zapata sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
OQuinn listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Zapata scores with a head kick. OQuinn tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Zapata misses with a hook
and OQuinn counters with a stiff right hand.
Zapata moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
OQuinn takes a swing at Zapata's ribcage but misses.
Zapata checks a leg kick nicely.
OQuinn throws the left hand but Zapata avoids the punch easily.
OQuinn throws a low kick but Zapata moves out of range easily.
Zapata scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Zapata misses with a hook. OQuinn ducked under it nicely.
OQuinn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
OQuinn slips under a jab.
Zapata lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
OQuinn swings for the body but Zapata moves out of range.
Zapata looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zapata throws a combination but it was largely blocked by OQuinn. #T3#
Zapata misses with a looping right.
Zapata jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zapata throws a shot from downtown. OQuinn moves away and avoids it.
Eusebio Zapata has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zapata throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A little feinted left hand from OQuinn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
OQuinn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zapata.
Zapata swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zapata takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zapata throws an ugly left hook that misses
and OQuinn counters with a right hand to the body.
Zapata moves forwards but OQuinn connects with a nice, crisp jab.
OQuinn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zapata stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Zapata takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Zapata throws out a leg kick but OQuinn moves out of range and Zapata only half commits.
Zapata takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Zapata takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zapata lands a really nice looking cross but OQuinn seems unphased.
OQuinn scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Damien OQuinn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Zapata takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
OQuinn scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Zapata tests OQuinn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A combination from OQuinn does no damage.
Zapata has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
OQuinn looks to land a right hand but Zapata moved out of range.
OQuinn connects with a body shot that sends Zapata's belly button to the back.
Zapata throws out a leg kick but OQuinn moves out of range and Zapata only half commits.
Zapata throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zapata is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by OQuinn.
Zapata throws out a leg kick but OQuinn moves out of range and Zapata only half commits.
Zapata throws a poor cross that misses
and OQuinn makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Zapata is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Zapata darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
OQuinn takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Good shot there by OQuinn.
Zapata misses with a combination
letting OQuinn counter with a right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Damien OQuinn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well OQuinn 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damien OQuinn!
A relieved looking Damien OQuinn 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:
IFC MW 37: Hitme vs Divac
Date: Sep 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Zapata looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Snus steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Zapata.
Zapata lands with a cross.
Snus rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zapata moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Snus misses with a wild combination.
Snus throws a right and a left that Zapata avoids nicely.
Zapata throws an overhand right that lands on Snus's shoulder, as Snus tries to avoid the shot.
Zapata tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Snus is able to avoid easily.
A combination from Zapata does no damage.
Zapata misses with a hook.
Snus moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT2#
It looks like Eusebio Zapata has been cut.
Snus throws a nice looking combination but Zapata bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It looked like Zapata wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
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!
Zapata connects with a good right hand that stumbles Snus. Snus circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A punch lands to the side of Snus 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Zapata misses with a straight left.
Zapata connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Zapata chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T1#
Zapata waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Snus.
Zapata fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Snus manages to avoid it.
Snus will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A combination from Snus does no damage.
Zapata ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A cross from Zapata lands.
Zapata scores with the left hand. Snus knows he should have avoided that one.
Zapata throws an overhand right that lands on Snus's shoulder, as Snus tries to avoid the shot.
Snus takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zapata takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Snus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Snus moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zapata cracks Snus with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Zapata bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Snus's head backwards.#ROC#
Snus is rocked!
Zapata is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T2#
Snus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Snus is still on wobbly legs! Can Zapata finish him?
Snus misses with the combination.
Snus seems to have recovered his senses.
Snus fails to land with a series of punches.
Zapata stuns Snus with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Zapata tries to work over Snus's front leg with a kick but Snus checks it.
Zapata jabs Snus right on the nose. Snus blinks but takes it well.
Zapata looks to throw the jab but Snus is out of range.
Snus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zapata.
Zapata looks to score with a jab to the body but Snus is just out of range.
Snus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zapata.
Zapata throws a jab but it's blocked by Snus.
Zapata swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Snus.
Snus throws a right and a left that both miss.
Some wild striking there from Snus.
#T3#
Zapata throws a body shot but no joy.
Snus misses with a wild body shot.
Zapata lands with an overhand left.
Zapata misses with a body shot.
Snus moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Zapata ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Snus moves away.
Snus slips a jab from Zapata.
Snus rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zapata moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Snus moves away from the strike by Zapata.
Some wild striking there from Snus.
Zapata stalks Snus and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Snus's face. Snus staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT#
It looks like General Snus has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zapata throws a nice looking combination but Snus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T4#
Zapata's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Zapata duly obliges.
Snus takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Zapata slips a jab and a cross from Snus.
Zapata pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Snus misses with a series of wild punches.
Zapata is looking for a counter combo.
Zapata lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Snus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Zapata as he connects with a hook.
Snus misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Some wild striking there from Snus.
Zapata digs a good hook to Snus's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eusebio Zapata dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Zapata.
Zapata throws a hook but Snus blocks it.
Zapata takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Zapata throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Snus might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Zapata has got the better of the exchanges.
Snus lands a two punch combo.
#KD#
Zapata cracks Snus with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Snus looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Zapata finish him?
Zapata is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Snus can do to turn this around?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Snus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zapata cracks Snus's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Snus slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Zapata can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eusebio Zapata!
A relieved looking Eusebio Zapata 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:
IFC MW 32 Chugman vs Lopez
Date: Jun 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Askren misses the jab.
Zapata swings widly with a right hand
and Askren counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Eusebio Zapata has been cut.
Askren avoids the body shot from Zapata.
A good leg kick by Zapata.
The fighters circling - Zapata throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zapata just misses with a punch to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Askren has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Eusebio Zapata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Askren throws a hook to the side of Zapata's head but Zapata sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zapata throws a looping overhand right but Askren ducks down to avoid it.
Zapata misses the jab.
Askren swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Askren thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zapata throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren scores with a crisp jab that stopped Zapata in his tracks.
Zapata swings widly with a right hand
and Askren counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Askren moves out of range of the strikes.
Askren looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zapata swings away with a body shot that misses
and Askren counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Askren takes a swing at Zapata's ribcage but misses.
Zapata throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A countering left hand to the body from Askren misses.#T1#
Askren shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zapata as he avoids it easily.
Zapata throws a shot from downtown. Askren moves away and avoids it.
Askren changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Zapata throws a right and a left that Askren avoids nicely.
Askren is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Askren ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zapata tries to move into range but Askren moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Askren defending well as Zapata loads up on a big left hand.
Askren lands with a straight right. Zapata didn't see that one coming.
Some wild striking there from Zapata.
Zapata steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Askren.
Zapata tries to land a front kick but Askren steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Askren! But no joy.
Zapata looks to land a left hand but Askren moved out of range nicely.
Askren unleashes a big counter combination but Zapata bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Askren thuds a left hand into Zapata's body.
Askren avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice cross by Zapata.
Askren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zapata moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zapata uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Askren.#T2#
Askren swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zapata throws a right hand that Askren ducks under and follows up with a left that Askren also avoids with ease.
Askren keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#TD2#
Askren throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Zapata tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Askren is in Zapata's guard.
Askren stopping the sweep attempt from Zapata.
Askren in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Askren landing some decent shots from guard.
Zapata looking to control.
Askren throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zapata works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zapata knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Askren on the ground.
Askren's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Zapata looking for a sweep. Not yet Zapata, not yet. #T3#
Askren controlling from the top position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Askren is looking to work some ground and pound but Zapata has wrist control.
Zapata working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Askren. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Askren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zapata.
#TD2#
Askren shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Askren chips away with some ground and pound.
Zapata on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Zapata tries to get out of the position.
Askren chips away with some ground and pound.
Askren is looking to work some ground and pound but Zapata has wrist control.
Zapata might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Askren sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Zapata's guard.
Askren has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4#
Askren missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Askren landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Askren is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Askren sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Zapata defending well though.
Zapata taking some punishment here, with Askren in his half guard.
Askren missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Askren with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Askren not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Askren not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Zapata is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yen Askren dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eusebio Zapata's cut.
That's time! Zapata's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Zapata misses with a hook. Askren ducked under it nicely.
Askren has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zapata jabs Askren to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Askren connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#TD2#
Askren shoots in and bounces Zapata off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Askren working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Askren works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Askren slips a nice elbow through Zapata's hands, connecting with Zapata's forehead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zapata has hold of Askren's hands but Askren slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Askren takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Askren landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T1#
Askren throwing shots but Zapata is blocking nicely.
Askren is nestled in close to Zapata, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Askren lands strikes from half guard.
Askren works his way into side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Askren.
Askren throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The referee asks Askren politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Askren prefers to stall for the moment though.
Check out the look on Askren's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The referee asks Askren politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Askren prefers to stall for the moment though.
Yen Askren has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zapata wants to control but Askren postures up.#T2#
Askren landing a few strikes.
Zapata taking a bit of punishment here - Askren scoring with strikes.
Zapata defending against the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Askren controlling the position from side mount.
The ground and pound from Askren seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Askren landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Askren lands a few punches from side control.
Askren scoring with punches from side control. #T3#
Askren sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Zapata is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Askren fails to land a wild elbow strike.
An elbow from Askren crashes against the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB2#
Askren looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Askren in side control lands a decent elbow.
Askren misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Zapata avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Askren.
Askren postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
#T4#
Askren wants to control but Zapata is keeping him busy.
Askren throws a strike aimed at the side of Zapata's head but Zapata avoids it well.
Askren working the ground and pound but Zapata is defending the strikes.
The strikes coming from Askren are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Zapata defending against the ground and pound.
Askren working the ground and pound but Zapata is defending the strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Askren lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Zapata down.
Askren creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Zapata sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Zapata taking punishment in the form of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yen Askren showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Eusebio Zapata's cut.
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. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Zapata connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Zapata displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Askren.
Zapata moves out of range of the strikes.
Askren misses with a body shot.
Zapata throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Askren walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#TD2#
Askren closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Zapata's guard.
Askren controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Askren keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Zapata's head.
Askren throws a big elbow that misses.
Askren slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Askren slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Askren working the head with strikes. #SUB2#
Askren is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Zapata is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Zapata takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#T2#
Askren tries to score with some ground and pound. Zapata controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Askren happy to just control the position for now.
Zapata takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Zapata is working to avoid the ground and pound but Askren connects with a decent elbow.
Askren in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Askren fails to land a wild elbow strike.
#T3#
Askren working the ground and pound but Zapata is defending the strikes.
Askren tries to score with some ground and pound. Zapata controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Eusebio Zapata has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zapata takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Zapata is looking for a sweep.
Askren lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Askren controls the position.
Askren postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Askren cracks Zapata with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T4#
A lull in the action here as Askren stalls from top position.
Askren tries to score with some ground and pound. Zapata controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Zapata on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Zapata takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Zapata is working to avoid the ground and pound but Askren connects with a decent elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Askren just content to control the position.
Askren lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yen Askren comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Askren winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 26:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yen Askren!
Yen Askren gave a mention to Freebok (85% Laundry) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
IFC 53 Butabi vs McTavish
Date: Jun 02, 2018 |
#R1#
Lora takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Zapata fails to land with a series of punches.
Left hook, right uppercut from Zapata.
Lora uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zapata.
Lora drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Zapata defends it well.
Zapata fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lora has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lora slips under a jab.
Lora closes the distance and clinches up with Zapata, looking for a takedown. Lora pushes Zapata against the cage but Zapata circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lora walks into a stiff left hand from Zapata.
Zapata clobbers Lora with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lora slips under a jab from Zapata.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zapata paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lora defending well as Zapata loads up on a big left hand.
Lora is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Zapata scores with a jab. Lora acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lora takes one on the button.
Zapata throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lora on the side of the head.
Zapata throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Lora's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Zapata dives in looking to finish as Lora flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Zapata's strikes! Zapata is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Lora's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Lora was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eusebio Zapata!
During a confident post fight interview, Eusebio Zapata thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
IFC MW 26 Zapata vs Ubereem
Date: May 09, 2018 |
#R1#
A swing and a miss from Ubereem.
Ubereem on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT#
It looks like Jon Ubereem has been cut.#TD2#
Ubereem shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Zapata's guard.
Zapata knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ubereem on the ground.
Ubereem wants to pass the guard but Zapata is keeping the position.
Ubereem trying to control but Zapata is working from the bottom.
Ubereem passes easily into side control. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ubereem is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Zapata has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ubereem wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zapata keeps working. #T1##SUB2#
Ubereem is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Zapata is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Ubereem is working to tighten his grip on Zapata's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Zapata has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Ubereem is really squeezing tight and eventually Zapata passes out! Ubereem breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jon Ubereem!
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Event:
IFC 46 Divac VS Murhaa
Date: Apr 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Choo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zapata.
Choo takes a swing at Zapata's ribcage but misses.
Zapata jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zapata throws a body shot but no joy.
Choo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Choo connects with a jab.
Choo misses the shot to the body.
Eusebio Zapata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zapata tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Choo was well out of range. Poor timing from Zapata.
Zapata tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Choo was well out of range. Poor timing from Zapata.
Choo cracks Zapata with a right hand to the side of the head.
Choo throws a shot from downtown. Zapata moves away and avoids it.
Zapata moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Choo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Zapata pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Choo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Choo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Choo defending well as Zapata loads up on a big left hand.
Choo defending well as Zapata loads up on a big left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zapata pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A right-left combo lands from Zapata. #CUT2#
It looks like Mew Choo has been cut.
Choo is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Choo stuns Zapata with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Choo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1#
Choo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Choo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zapata.
Choo ducks under a wild hook from Zapata.
Choo is looking for a counter combo.
Choo misses with a looping left.
Zapata waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Choo.
Choo connects with a body shot that sends Zapata's belly button to the back.
Choo lands with a nice combination. Zapata backs away looking to recover.
Zapata throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zapata takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Choo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circling - Choo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Choo. Zapata does a little dance to reset his feet.
Donk. Zapata catches Choo right on the button with a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Choo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zapata takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Choo is looking to wear down Zapata with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Choo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zapata.
Zapata throws an overhand right that lands on Choo's shoulder, as Choo tries to avoid the shot.
Choo misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Choo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zapata was well out of range. Poor timing from Choo.
Zapata lands a head shot.
Choo scores with a hook to the body. Zapata takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Choo swinging wildly here.
Choo lands a nice shot to the body.
A slow jab from Zapata misses its intended target.
Zapata takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Choo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Zapata swings away with a body shot that misses
and Choo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Zapata is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Choo scores with a jab to the head.
Zapata takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Zapata rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Choo counters with a two punch combo. #CUT#
It looks like Eusebio Zapata has been cut.
Zapata swings away with a body shot that misses
and Choo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Choo takes a swing at Zapata's ribcage but misses.
Choo drops his hands momentarily and Zapata takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Choo digs a good body shot into Zapata's ribs.#T3#
Choo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Choo lands with a straight right. Zapata didn't see that one coming.
Zapata throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Choo.
A quick step to the side and Choo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zapata misses with a shot to the body
and Choo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Choo swings for the body but Zapata moves out of range.
Choo moves out of range of the strikes.
Choo misses the shot to the body.
Choo throws a right hand that Zapata ducks under and follows up with a left that Zapata also avoids with ease.
It seemed like Zapata was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Choo shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Zapata eats them both and turns towards Choo to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Zapata misses with a straight right.
It looked like Choo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Zapata.
Zapata throws a jab when Choo was well out of range.
Zapata throws a jab but it's blocked by Choo.
Choo lands the left hand.
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!
Choo moves out of range of the strikes.
Choo tries to bum rush Zapata with a series of wild strikes but Zapata uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Choo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Choo scores with a jab to the head.
#T4#
Zapata with a jab.
Zapata throws a body shot but no joy.
Zapata takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Zapata lands a two punch combo.
Zapata ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Choo moves away.
It looked like Choo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zapata throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zapata bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Choo's head.
Zapata rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Choo counters with a stiff right hand.
Choo throws a body punch but Zapata moves out of range.
Choo looks to land a combination but Zapata avoids it well.
Zapata throws a lazy uppercut
and Choo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zapata throws a body punch but Choo moves out of range.
Jab by Zapata.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zapata looks to score with a jab to the body but Choo is just out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Zapata 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Choo lands a lovely overhand right.
Zapata throws a jab when Choo was well out of range.
Zapata misses the body punch
and Choo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mew Choo dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Choo throws a series of strikes that have Zapata backpedaling.
Choo staying out of range there.
Zapata avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zapata misses with a looping left.
Choo lands the left hand.
Choo throws a combination. Zapata tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Sloppy strikes from Choo. Those never looked like landing.
Decent striking displayed by Choo there.
Choo blocks a jab.
Choo throws a body punch but Zapata moves out of range.
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!
Choo swings for the body but Zapata moves out of range.
Choo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Zapata cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Choo punishes Zapata's body with a nice straight punch.
Choo cracks a nice hook into Zapata's ribs.
Zapata swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Choo blocks a jab.
Jab from Zapata.#T1#
Zapata throws a lazy right hand but Choo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zapata throws a body punch but Choo moves out of range.
Choo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zapata misses with a hook
and Choo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Choo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Zapata fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Choo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zapata.
Zapata misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Choo counters with a series of strikes. Zapata will be more careful next time no doubt.
Zapata misses with a lunging right hand
and Choo counters with a stiff right hand.
Choo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zapata moves away.
Zapata takes a swing at Choo's ribcage but misses.
Choo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Choo swinging wildly here.
Choo scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
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!
Zapata misses the jab.
Choo throws a nice looking combination but Zapata bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T2#
Choo fails to land with a series of punches.
Zapata looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Choo looks to land a combination. Zapata sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Choo throws out a loose jab but Zapata uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zapata dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zapata throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Choo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Choo throwing a counter right hand but Zapata manages to avoid it.
Choo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zapata ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Choo moves away.
Choo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zapata.
A lazy left from Choo finds it's target.
Zapata misses with an uppercut
and Choo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zapata takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Zapata connects with a good right hand that stumbles Choo. Choo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Choo throws a shot from downtown. Zapata moves away and avoids it.
Choo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zapata throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Choo dips to his left and cracks Zapata with an uppercut!#T3#
Zapata looks to land a right hand but Choo moved out of range.
Zapata moves out of range of the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zapata! But no joy.
Choo just misses with a punch to the body.
Choo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A jab from Choo finds it's way through Zapata's defenses.
A big left from Zapata misses.
Zapata looks to land a left hand but Choo moved out of range nicely.
Choo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Choo lands with a shot to the body.
Choo lands with a right hand.
Choo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Choo misses with a wild body shot.
Choo scores with a jab to the body.
Choo scores with a jab to the body.
Choo jabs. That one connects to the head of his 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!
Jab, jab by Choo - just one landing.
Zapata jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
Choo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zapata circles away quickly and effectively.
Zapata scores with a jab to the head.
Zapata has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Choo avoids the body shot from Zapata.
Zapata throws a jab when Choo was well out of range.
Choo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Zapata throws a hook but Choo blocks it.
Choo lands with a straight right. Zapata didn't see that one coming.
Choo scores with a shot to the body.
Zapata throws a hook to the side of Choo's head but Choo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Choo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zapata.
It looked like Choo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Choo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zapata was well out of range. Poor timing from Choo.
Choo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zapata throws out the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Choo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Choo looks to score with a jab to the body but Zapata is just out of range.
A jab from Zapata misses.
Choo scores with a jab. Zapata acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mew Choo dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Zapata throws an overhand right that lands on Choo's shoulder, as Choo tries to avoid the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Choo. Zapata does a little dance to reset his feet.
No joy there for Zapata, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zapata loads up on a big right hand but Choo slips the punch.
Choo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Choo misses with a body shot.
Zapata takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Choo tests Zapata's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Choo connects with a crisp jab.
Zapata throws a lazy right hand but Choo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Choo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zapata lands with an uppercut that bounces Choo off the cage and back into range.
Zapata scores with a shot to the body.
Zapata ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Choo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zapata.
Choo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zapata doesn't seem bothered though.
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!
Zapata takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Zapata throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Choo counters with a straight right hand.
Zapata takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Choo slips under a jab from Zapata.
Choo thuds his right hand into Zapata's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Zapata misses with a jab, cross combination.
Choo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zapata looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Choo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Choo thuds a left hand into Zapata's body.
Zapata scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Choo doesn't seem bothered though.
Zapata misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Choo.
Good standup being displayed there by Choo as he connects with a hook.
Choo swings for the body but Zapata moves out of range.
A nice combination there by Choo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Choo ducks under a wild hook from Zapata.
Choo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Choo throws a nice looking combination but Zapata bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zapata fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Choo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Zapata connects with a good right hand that stumbles Choo. Choo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Eusebio Zapata has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A shot to the body from Zapata misses
and Choo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zapata swings widly with a right hand
letting Choo counter with a right hand.
Zapata looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Zapata throws a body punch but Choo moves out of range.
Choo lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Zapata backs up against the cage.
Choo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A jab from Choo finds it's way through Zapata's defenses.
Zapata ducks right into an uppercut from Choo.
Choo throws a series of strikes that have Zapata backpedaling.
Zapata stuns Choo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Choo connects with a body shot that sends Zapata's belly button to the back.
Zapata misses with an uppercut. Choo saw that one coming.
Choo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zapata can do to turn this around?
Zapata cracks Choo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Choo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zapata circles away quickly and effectively.
Choo looks to throw the jab but Zapata is out of range.
Zapata throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Zapata looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Zapata looks to score with a jab to the body but Choo is just out of range.
Zapata throws out a loose jab but Choo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Choo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zapata.
Mew Choo is winning the standup battle so far.
Choo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zapata manages to avoid it.
Choo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Choo throws a looping overhand right but Zapata ducks down to avoid it.
Zapata looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zapata's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Zapata duly obliges.
Nice body punch from Choo.
Choo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Choo thuds his right hand into Zapata's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Choo ducks under a wild hook from Zapata.
Zapata misses with a right hand
and Choo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Choo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zapata circles away quickly and effectively.
Zapata looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Choo misses the shot to the body.
Zapata uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Choo has time to react.#T4#
Choo scores with a jab to the head.
Zapata lands a slapping body shot.
Choo misses with a body shot.
Choo takes a swing at Zapata's ribcage but misses.
Choo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zapata moves away.
Zapata drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice shot lands for Choo.
Zapata throws a jab when Choo was well out of range.
Choo throws a big counter combination but Zapata scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Choo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Choo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Choo slips under a jab.
Choo tests Zapata's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Choo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Choo scores with a punch to the head.
Choo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zapata misses with an uppercut. Choo saw that one coming.
Choo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mew Choo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Choo 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mew Choo!
Mew Choo gave a mention to IniTech Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
WCI 11 Mumu - Clark
Date: Mar 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Petersen ducks under a wild hook from Zapata.
A big left from Zapata misses.
Petersen throws a hook but Zapata avoids it easily.
Petersen misses with a hook. Zapata ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circling - Petersen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice uppercut lands for Zapata. That snapped Petersen's head back.
Petersen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zapata.
Petersen slips a straight right by Zapata.
Zapata looks to throw the jab but Petersen is out of range.
Petersen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Zapata.
Zapata throws a hook but Petersen avoids it easily.
Petersen tries to counter with a takedown but Zapata is quick to defend against it.
A big left from Zapata misses.
Petersen feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen scores with the left hand. Zapata knows he should have avoided that one. #KD2#
Zapata lands a big uppercut and Petersen crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Petersen looks OK. Zapata waves Petersen back to his feet!#ROC2#
Petersen is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Petersen. Zapata does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oh Petersen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zapata scores with a nice head shot.
Petersen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T1#
Zapata throws a shot to the body.
Zapata throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Eusebio Zapata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Zapata misses.
Zapata fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Petersen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Petersen seems to have got his legs back now.
Petersen lands a lovely overhand right.
Petersen misses with a hook. Zapata ducked under it nicely.
Zapata throws out a counter right but Petersen avoids it with no problem.
Zapata thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zapata lands a nice hook to Petersen's body. Petersen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Zapata lands with a good body shot.
Zapata misses with a looping right.
Nice uppercut lands for Zapata. That snapped Petersen's head back.
#KD2#
Zapata lands a big uppercut and Petersen crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Petersen looks OK. Zapata waves Petersen back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petersen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Petersen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zapata.
Petersen tries to land a leg kick but Zapata saw it coming and moves away.
Zapata swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Petersen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Zapata throws a jab but it's blocked by Petersen.
Zapata closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Petersen! Zapata dives in looking to finish! Petersen is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eusebio Zapata!
Eusebio Zapata thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
WCI 8
Date: Mar 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Zapata keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#CUT#
It looks like Jax Thomas has been cut.
Thomas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zapata.
Zapata takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Thomas lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#CUT2#
It looks like Eusebio Zapata has been cut.
Zapata defending well as Thomas loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters circling - Zapata throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Zapata jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thomas let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Zapata jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Thomas misses with a wild body shot.
Zapata is looking to counter punch.
Thomas 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.
Thomas blocks a jab.
Thomas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zapata misses with a lunging right hand
and Thomas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zapata on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Thomas misses with a double jab.
Thomas slips under a jab.
Thomas lands a jab to Zapata's midsection.
Zapata throws a lazy right hand but Thomas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
Thomas has closed the distance and engaged Zapata in a clinch.
Thomas lands with a left to the head.
Thomas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zapata backwards.
Thomas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thomas misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Thomas. #T1#
Zapata working aggressively here.
Thomas scores with a hook to the body.
Thomas throws a punch but it's blocked by Zapata.
Thomas lands with a left to the head.
Thomas tries to throw a body punch but Zapata avoids it by throwing Thomas back against the cage.
Zapata takes a shot to the head.
Thomas gets through Zapata's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Thomas.
Zapata lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thomas backwards.
Zapata misses with the head strike.
Thomas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zapata backwards.
Zapata misses with the head strike.
Zapata blocks an uppercut.
Thomas blocks a body shot from Zapata.
Zapata misses with some punches.
Zapata scores with a shot to the side of Thomas's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zapata.
Zapata misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zapata misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thomas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zapatas head.
Thomas prevents a body shot from Zapata.
Thomas lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
Zapata pushes Thomas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thomas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thomas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zapata's elbow.
Thomas misses with the head strike.
Zapata lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zapata fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thomas lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Thomas.
Zapata tries to work over Thomas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zapata swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thomas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zapata blocks an uppercut.
Thomas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zapata misses with a punch to the body.
Zapata misses with a punch to the body.
Thomas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thomas scores with a shoulder strike.
A short left from Thomas.
Thomas lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Zapata fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Thomas fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thomas.#T3#
Zapata misses with a punch to the body.
Thomas misses with a punch to the body.
Zapata misses with a body punch.
Zapata tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zapata tries to work over Thomas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thomas lands with a right to the head.
Thomas swings wildly with an uppercut but Zapata uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Thomas fails to land.
Thomas lands a nice shot to the body.
Thomas lands a shoulder strike.
Thomas lands a nice uppercut.
Thomas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thomas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zapata backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zapata.
Thomas scores with a shoulder strike.
Thomas tries to work over Zapata's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thomas scores with a shot to the side of Zapata's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zapata misses with some punches.
Thomas lands a body shot.
Thomas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thomas gets through Zapata's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T4#
Zapata misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zapata tries to work over Thomas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zapata has a couple of punches blocked by Thomas.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zapata creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thomas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short left from Thomas.
Zapata misses with some punches.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Zapata working aggressively here.
Thomas lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thomas tries a body shot but Zapata blocks it.
Thomas blocks an uppercut.
Zapata misses with a body punch.
Zapata misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thomas tries a body shot but Zapata blocks it.
Thomas scores with a shoulder strike.
Thomas tries to throw a body punch but Zapata avoids it by throwing Thomas back against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zapata misses with some punches.
Thomas throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Zapata is breathing heavily.
Thomas lands a nice shot to the body.
Thomas lands a nice uppercut.
Thomas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jax Thomas dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Thomas scores with a punch to the head.
Zapata on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Thomas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zapata.
Zapata walks into a straight right hand from Thomas.
Zapata connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Zapata tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thomas was well out of range. Poor timing from Zapata.
Thomas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thomas lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#ROC2#
Zapata is rocked!
Jax Thomas seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Thomas drives through and clinches with Zapata against the cage.
Thomas lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Zapata.
Thomas gets through Zapata's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thomas has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Thomas lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oh Zapata is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thomas lands a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thomas.
Zapata swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zapata swings wildly with an uppercut but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Thomas.
Thomas lands with a light punch inside.
Zapata swings wildly with an uppercut but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zapata swings wildly with an uppercut but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zapata seems to have got his legs back now.#T1#
Zapata misses with some punches.
Thomas pushes Zapata back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Thomas presses Zapata against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thomas cracks Zapata with a nice body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Thomas.
Thomas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zapata backwards.
Thomas scores with a hook to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Thomas.
A shot in the inside from Thomas.
Still in the clinch, Thomas scores with a nice short uppercut.
Zapata tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thomas pushes Zapata back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thomas digs a right hand into Zapata's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Zapata's gas tank.
Thomas lands a left hand.
Thomas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zapata's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Thomas lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Thomas unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Zapata! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Thomas is unloading with more strikes now! Zapata drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jax Thomas!
Jax Thomas opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Event:
WCI 5
Date: Feb 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Takeshi tries to clinch there but Zapata circles away.
Eusebio Zapata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Takeshi closes the distance and clinches.
Zapata dodges an elbow strike from Takeshi.
Takeshi throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Takeshi throws an elbow that misses.
A short uppercut from Zapata.
Takeshi throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Zapata lands an uppercut.
Zapata digs a right hand into Takeshi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Takeshi's gas tank.
A short right from Zapata.
Zapata lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Takeshi.
Takeshi blocks an uppercut.
Takeshi throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Takeshi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Zapata blocks an elbow strike.
A short right from Zapata.
Takeshi looks to throw an elbow but misses.
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!
Takeshi throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Zapata stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Still in the clinch, Zapata scores with a nice short uppercut.
Takeshi throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Takeshi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Takeshi blocks an uppercut.
#T1#
Zapata working aggressively here.
Takeshi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Zapata's defenses.
Zapata avoids a wild elbow strike from Takeshi.
Zapata gets through Takeshi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC2#
Takeshi is rocked!
Zapata creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Takeshi with a big uppercut! Takeshi tries to clinch up but Zapata pushes him back against the ropes and lands another monster strike that crumples Takeshi to the mat! Takeshi covers up and Zapata unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Eusebio Zapata!
A very excited looking Eusebio Zapata 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:
WorldClass Invitational 1
Date: Jan 21, 2018 |
#R1#
A swing and a miss from Zapata.#CL2#
Dangerfield closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Dangerfield tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zapata misses with a punch to the body.
Zapata swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dangerfield is leaning against Zapata and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Zapata blocks a body shot from Dangerfield.
Dangerfield tries to work over Zapata's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dangerfield scores with a hook to the body.
Dangerfield prevents a body shot from Zapata.
Dangerfield tries to throw a body punch but Zapata avoids it by throwing Dangerfield back against the ropes.
Dangerfield lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dangerfield softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.#TD2#
Dangerfield gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Dangerfield throwing strikes but missing.
Dangerfield in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
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.
Dangerfield lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dangerfield slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Dangerfield has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Zapata managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Dangerfield.
Dangerfield sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Zapata is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Dangerfield is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Zapata will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Dangerfield is putting a hurting on Zapata here, landing some big shots from side control.
Zapata is working to avoid the ground and pound but Dangerfield connects with a decent elbow.
Dangerfield sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Zapata is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Dangerfield misses with the ground and pound.
Dangerfield misses with the ground and pound.
Dangerfield throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The referee asks Dangerfield politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Dangerfield prefers to stall for the moment though.#T2#
Dangerfield scores with a couple of short elbows.
Dangerfield happy to just control the position for now. #SUB2#
Dangerfield is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Zapata has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Dangerfield tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dangerfield trying to control the position but Zapata is working away. #T3#
Dangerfield cracks Zapata with a big elbow.
Dangerfield lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Dangerfield working the body and head with strikes.
Dangerfield landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dangerfield working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Zapata takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Sloppy strikes there by Dangerfield.
Zapata knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dangerfield on the ground.
Dangerfield working the ground and pound but Zapata is defending the strikes.
Dangerfield working the ground and pound.
Dangerfield trying to control the action but Zapata is working from the bottom.
Dangerfield throws an elbow but Zapata slips to the side and avoids it well.#T4#
Dangerfield throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Dangerfield wants to control but Zapata is keeping him busy.
Dangerfield working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Zapata is not content to let Dangerfield control the position.
Dangerfield postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Dangerfield fails to land a wild elbow strike.
#SUB2#
Dangerfield is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Zapata knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocco Dangerfield dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Dangerfield waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zapata.
Zapata misses with a looping left.
Zapata bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dangerfield slips under a jab from Zapata.
Zapata just misses with a punch to the body.
Dangerfield clobbers Zapata with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Zapata throws a lazy right hand but Dangerfield sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
Dangerfield takes the fight into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Zapata creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zapata lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dangerfield backwards.
Zapata prevents the takedown attempt.
A shot in the inside from Zapata.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zapata tries to work over Dangerfield's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zapata swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dangerfield scores with a shot to the side of Zapata's head.
Zapata blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Dangerfield.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zapata tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zapata struggles to land a body shot inside as Dangerfield controls his hands.
#T1#
Dangerfield blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dangerfield.
Zapata swings wildly with an uppercut but Dangerfield uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dangerfield pushes Zapata back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Zapata.
Zapata fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dangerfield has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A hook to the body from Zapata.
Zapata tries to work over Dangerfield's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dangerfield struggles to land a body shot inside as Zapata controls his hands.
Rocco Dangerfield seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dangerfield looking for a takedown.
Dangerfield goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dangerfield struggles to land a body shot inside as Zapata controls his hands.
Dangerfield blocks a body shot from Zapata.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zapata.
Zapata throws a punch but it's blocked by Dangerfield.
Dangerfield misses with some punches.
Dangerfield lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zapata or not.
Dangerfield throws a punch but it's blocked by Zapata.
Dangerfield throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Dangerfield tries to work over Zapata's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zapata lands a body punch.
Dangerfield lands a nice uppercut.
Zapata throws a head punch that misses.
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!#TD2#
Dangerfield gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Zapata regains guard.
Dangerfield wants to control from the top but Zapata keeps moving.
Dangerfield passes Zapata's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dangerfield seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dangerfield throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dangerfield looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Zapata with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dangerfield missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dangerfield throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zapata is refusing to be controlled, as Dangerfield sits in half guard.
Zapata on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Zapata tries to get out of the position.#T3#
Zapata avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dangerfield.
Dangerfield passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Zapata!
Dangerfield breaks from Zapata's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Dangerfield thowing shots but they're missing.
Dangerfield is in the full mount, landing strikes. #T4##SUB2#
Dangerfield jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Zapata manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Dangerfield controls the position from side control.
Zapata defending against the ground and pound.
Dangerfield misses with the ground and pound.
Rocco Dangerfield has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dangerfield tries to score with some ground and pound. Zapata controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Dangerfield moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Dangerfield looks up at the clock and then as Zapata takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Dangerfield smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocco Dangerfield showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Zapata loads up on a big right hand but Dangerfield slips the punch.
Zapata misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Zapata tries to keep at a distance but Dangerfield has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dangerfield swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dangerfield lands a body shot.
Zapata misses with the head strike.
A right hand to the body from Dangerfield.
Zapata stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dangerfield working aggressively here.
Dangerfield blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dangerfield blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dangerfield.
Dangerfield struggles to land a body shot inside as Zapata controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dangerfield tries to work over Zapata's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zapata tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A body shot lands from Zapata.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zapata.
Zapata misses with a punch on the inside.
Zapata tries to throw a body punch but Dangerfield avoids it by throwing Zapata back against the ropes. #T1#
Dangerfield tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zapata can't find room to land a body shot as Dangerfield controls the action.
Dangerfield lands a right hand.
Dangerfield misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zapata softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Zapata lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dangerfield tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dangerfield tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zapata's elbow.
Dangerfield can't find room to land a body shot as Zapata controls the action.
Dangerfield tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zapata tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zapata.
Zapata doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dangerfield misses with a body punch.
#TD2#
Dangerfield has clasped his hands together around Zapata's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Dangerfield advances nicely into full mount.
Dangerfield content just to control the position here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Dangerfield looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Eusebio Zapata has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Dangerfield raining down shots from the mount!
Dangerfield has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Zapata's face.
Dangerfield throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Zapata because Dangerfield loaded up on that one.
Dangerfield lands a big shot there that rocks Zapata but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Dangerfield raining down hammerfists from mount.
Dangerfield lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Dangerfield lands a nice shot to the head. #SUB2#
Dangerfield looking for a guillotine from mount but Zapata is having none of it. #T3#
Dangerfield cracks Zapata with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Zapata is in a horrible position here. Dangerfield smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Dangerfield working the ground and pound effectively.
Rocco Dangerfield is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dangerfield controlling the pace for now. #T4#
And that's the end of the fight!
Rocco Dangerfield comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dangerfield winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Rocco Dangerfield!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Rocco Dangerfield!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Rocco Dangerfield!
Rocco Dangerfield wins by unanimous decision!
Rocco Dangerfield thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
FF 12: The Grand Finale
Date: Nov 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Push takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Zapata throws a right hand that misses
#TD#
and Push counters with a takedown into side control.
Zapata is not content to let Push control the position.
Push moves into full mount!
Push seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Zapata is holding on tight.
Push looking to control but Zapata is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zapata really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Push. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Push controlling from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB#
Push is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Zapata has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Push pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Push moves to back control. #T2##SUB#
Push is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Zapata taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Push.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Git Push!
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Event:
TNR 10: Monster Fest
Date: Nov 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Zapata lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Booker at a distance.
Good standup being displayed there by Zapata as he connects with a hook.
Zapata misses with a looping left.
Zapata throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zapata backing away here, and Booker unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Zapata uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Booker has time to react.#CL2#
Booker forces Zapata back against the cage and clinches.
Zapata lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Booker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zapata lands the left hand.#CUT#
It looks like Cory Booker has been cut.
Zapata lands an overhand right.
Booker walks into a stiff left hand from Zapata.#ROC#
Booker is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Booker moves out of range of the strikes.
Booker tries to clinch but Zapata is having none of it.
Booker throws out a leg kick but Zapata moves out of range and Booker only half commits.
Zapata throws a shot from downtown. Booker moves away and avoids it.
Booker wants to counter with a clinch but Zapata pushes him away.
Zapata scores with a jab.
Booker is still on wobbly legs! Can Zapata finish him?
Zapata seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Booker slips under a jab.#T1#
Zapata ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Booker moves away.
Booker seems to have recovered his senses.
Booker has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Zapata misses the jab.
Booker slips a straight right by Zapata.
Booker lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL2#
Booker gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Zapata throws a punch but it's blocked by Booker.
Booker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2#
Booker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Booker throws a head kick that misses.
Booker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Zapata throws a body punch but Booker moves out of range. #CL2#
Booker darts in and clinches Zapata up against the cage.
Zapata working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Booker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zapata fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Booker on the side of the head.
Eusebio Zapata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Booker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zapata.
Booker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zapata.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zapata misses with a straight right.
Zapata dodges the punch combination from Booker.
Zapata misses with an uppercut.
Booker ducks under a wild hook from Zapata.
Zapata missing with a left hand there. Booker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Booker wants to counter the offense by Zapata and move into the clinch position.
Zapata throws a jab but it's blocked by Booker.
Booker throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Booker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zapata lands with an overhand left.
Zapata checks a leg kick nicely.
A lazy left from Zapata finds it's target.
Nice defenses there by Booker.
A big right from Zapata misses. #T3#
Jab, jab by Zapata - just one landing.
Booker tries to clinch
and Zapata counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheers as Zapata lands an impressive looking overhand right. Booker doesn't seem phased though.
Zapata ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Booker moves away.
Zapata is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Booker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Booker looks for the body kick but Zapata saw that one coming.
Zapata throws a body shot but no joy.
Booker tries a quick counter leg kick but Zapata is wise to it.
Zapata throws a right and a left that Booker avoids nicely.
Booker wants to clinch.
Zapata swings widly with a right hand
and Booker counters with a three punch combo that has Zapata backing up. Zapata nods at Booker to acknowledge the strikes.
Booker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Booker is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T4#
A swing and a miss from Zapata.
Booker ducks under a wild hook from Zapata.
Booker wants to counter the offense by Zapata and move into the clinch position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zapata throws a lazy right hand but Booker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
Booker moves into range and clinches up with Zapata.
Booker stalling in the clinch but Zapata improves position. #BC2#
Booker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A jab from Zapata misses.
Booker attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Booker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zapata.
Booker appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Booker moves out of range as Zapata strikes.
Zapata throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Booker finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Booker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zapata.
Booker is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Booker.
Good standup being displayed there by Zapata as he connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eusebio Zapata dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cory Booker's cut.
That's time! Zapata's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Booker throws the kick towards the body but Zapata avoids it.
Zapata throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Booker takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Zapata lands with a straight right. Booker didn't see that one coming.
Zapata misses the jab.
Zapata misses with a hook.
Booker throws a half hearted mid kick.
Zapata digs a good hook to Booker's body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Zapata checks a leg kick.
Booker moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zapata misses with a hook. Booker ducked under it nicely.
Booker wants to counter the offense by Zapata and move into the clinch position.
Zapata connects with a right hand. Booker shakes it off.
Zapata throws a jab but it's blocked by Booker.
Booker tries to counter by closing the distance.
Zapata swings for the body but Booker moves out of range.
#T1#
Zapata misses with an uppercut.
Booker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Donk. Booker catches Zapata right on the button with a cross.
Zapata lands a jab to Booker's midsection.
Zapata checks the leg kick nicely there.
Good exchange - Zapata coming out on top.
Booker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zapata manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Booker pivots, looking for a leg kick but Zapata is out of range and Booker settles back down.
Booker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zapata checks a leg kick.
Zapata throws a jab but it's blocked by Booker.
Zapata lands with an overhand left.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Booker 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 Zapata has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Zapata and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Booker ducks under a wild hook from Zapata.#T2#
Booker throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Booker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zapata.
Zapata jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zapata throws a lazy uppercut
and Booker counters with a two punch combo.
Cory Booker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Booker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zapata, pushing him back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC2#
Booker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zapata scores with a hook to the body. Booker takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Zapata misses with a two punch combination.
Zapata cracks Booker with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Zapata paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Zapata throws a jab but it's blocked by Booker.
Zapata swings for the body but Booker moves out of range.
#T3#
Zapata looks to throw the jab but Booker is out of range.
Booker wants to counter with a clinch but Zapata pushes him away.#CL2#
Booker closes the distance and pushes Zapata back into the cage.#BC2#
Booker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Booker throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A shot to the liver by Zapata. Beautiful body shot.
Booker scores with a crisp jab that stopped Zapata in his tracks.
Zapata swings widly with a right hand
and Booker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Booker misses with a low kick.
Zapata throwing a counter right hand but Booker manages to avoid it.
Booker walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Zapata checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Zapata is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Booker.
A jab from Zapata misses.
Booker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Booker takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Zapata tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Booker was well out of range. Poor timing from Zapata.#T4#
Zapata misses with a straight left.
Booker blocks a jab.
A shot to the liver by Zapata. Beautiful body shot.
Zapata is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Booker can do to turn this around?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zapata throws a right hand that misses
and Booker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Booker defending well as Zapata loads up on a big left hand.
Zapata throws a hook but Booker avoids it easily.
Booker fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Zapata checks it well.
Booker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL2#
Booker moves into the clinch.
Zapata lands a body shot.
A short uppercut from Zapata.
Zapata swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2#
Booker breaks the clinch.
Zapata throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eusebio Zapata dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cory Booker's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Zapata misses with a hook. Booker ducked under it nicely.
Zapata lands a jab to the nose.
Zapata throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Booker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Booker ducks under a wild hook from Zapata.
Booker throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Zapata is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Booker.
Booker steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Zapata.
Zapata jabs Booker to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Zapata swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Booker unleashes a big counter combination but Zapata bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Zapata misses with an uppercut.
Eusebio Zapata is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Booker throws a leg kick but Zapata moved away.
Zapata misses with an uppercut.
Booker wants to counter with a clinch but Zapata pushes him away.
A low kick from Booker is predictable there
and Zapata counters with a nice uppercut.
Booker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Booker slips under a jab.#T1#
Zapata throws a right hand that misses
and Booker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Booker misses with a leg kick.
Zapata misses with a wild body shot.
Booker lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Booker ducks under a wild hook from Zapata.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Booker 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 Zapata has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Zapata and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Booker throws a leg kick that misses.
Booker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Booker looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Booker goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Booker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zapata.
Booker wants to counter with a clinch but Zapata pushes him away.
Some wild striking there from Booker.
Zapata scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cory Booker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CUT#
That has opened up Cory Booker's cut even more.#T2#
Zapata throws a jab but it's blocked by Booker.
Nice cross by Zapata.
Booker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zapata.
Zapata moves out of range of the body kick from Booker.
Booker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zapata.
Zapata throws a body shot but no joy.
Booker ducks under a wild hook from Zapata.
Booker gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zapata.
Booker has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Booker motions for Zapata to come forward. Booker throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zapata swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Booker throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Booker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zapata, pushing him back against the cage.
Booker looking to slow down the pace here.#T3#
Zapata has a couple of punches blocked by Booker.
Booker is looking to control Zapata's arms but Zapata gets an underhook and turns him. Now Booker has his back to the cage.
Booker throws a head punch that misses.
Cory Booker seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Zapata misses with some punches.
Zapata misses with the head strike.
Booker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Booker - that landed with a thud.
Zapata misses with a hook from the clinch.
Booker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Eusebio Zapata is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Booker stalling.
Booker misses with a punch to the body.
Booker avoiding damage.
Booker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Booker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zapata lands the left hand.#T4#
Zapata lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Zapata misses with a looping left.
A low kick from Booker misses
and Zapata counters with a straight right hand.
Nice body punch from Zapata.
Booker tried to score with a low kick but Zapata checks it.
Zapata was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zapata moves out of range as Booker throws a body kick.
Zapata was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zapata digs a good body shot into Booker's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zapata cracks Booker with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Zapata connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Zapata throws a looping overhand right but Booker ducks down to avoid it.
Zapata misses with a hook.
Booker tries to counter by closing the distance.
Booker throws out a leg kick but Zapata moves out of range and Booker only half commits.
A quick step to the side and Zapata tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eusebio Zapata showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Zapata, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eusebio Zapata!
Eusebio Zapata decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
IFC 18
Date: Oct 07, 2017 |
#R1#
A swing and a miss from Zapata.
Zapata looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Allen throws a jab but it's blocked by Zapata.
Allen seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#CL#
Allen closes the distance and clinches.
A short left from Zapata.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zapata.
Zapata throws a punch but it's blocked by Allen.
Allen prevents a body shot from Zapata.
Zapata tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zapata.
Zapata swings wildly with an uppercut but Allen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Allen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Allen throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Allen.
Allen lands with a left to the head.
Zapata lands a right hand.
Zapata tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zapata blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Allen. #T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Allen.
Allen throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Allen fails to land.
Zapata tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Allen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zapata misses with a hook
and Allen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zapata looks to land a left hand but Allen moved out of range nicely.
Allen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Zapata throws an off balance right hand
and Allen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zapata throws an off balance right hand
and Allen counters with a stiff right hand.
Allen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zapata lands with a cross.
Jab, jab by Zapata - just one landing. #CUT2#
It looks like Gee Gee Allen has been cut.
Allen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zapata.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zapata throws a right hand that misses
and Allen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Allen throws a jab when Zapata was well out of range.
Zapata connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice defenses there by Allen.#T2#
Zapata misses with a straight right.
Zapata misses with a lunging right hand
and Zapata takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zapata darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Zapata lands with a hook. Allen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #ROC2#
Allen is rocked!
Zapata thows a left - swing and a miss!
Oh Allen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A big right from Allen misses.
Zapata finds Allen's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Allen flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Zapata lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Allen will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eusebio Zapata!
A victorious Eusebio Zapata 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:
IFC 17
Date: Sep 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Zapata checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Carter ducks under a wild hook from Zapata.
Carter takes a swing at Zapata's ribcage but misses.
Carter has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zapata. Carter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zapata ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zapata takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Zapata moves into range and connects with a jab.
Carter lands with a shot to the body.
Carter throws a looping overhand right but Zapata ducks down to avoid it.
Carter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zapata swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Carter takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A punch lands to the side of Zapata 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Zapata definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Carter connects with a right hand. Zapata shakes it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zapata.
Carter motions for Zapata to come forward. Carter throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Carter throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T1#
Zapata misses with an uppercut
and Carter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zapata waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Carter.
A jab from Carter misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Zapata misses the target.
Zapata slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
No joy there for Carter, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zapata misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carter.
Zapata walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A big right from Carter misses.
Carter tried to score with a low kick but Zapata checks it.
Carter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zapata.
Carter defending well as Zapata loads up on a big left hand.
Carter scores with a hook to the body. Zapata takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Zapata checks the leg kick.
Zapata swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Zapata.
Carter gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
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!
Zapata stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#ROC#
Carter is rocked!#T2#
Carter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zapata manages to avoid it.
Carter is still on wobbly legs! Can Zapata finish him?
Carter leaves his chin hanging out and Zapata seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Carter crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eusebio Zapata!
Eusebio Zapata decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
IFC 15
Date: Sep 16, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Delight gets a clinch.
Delight tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zapata's elbow.
Delight looking to stall.
A short uppercut from Delight.
Zapata scores with a nice hook to the head.
Delight blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zapata prevents a body shot from Delight.
Zapata scores with a shot to the side of Delight's head.
Delight misses with the head strike.
Zapata misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zapata lands with a right to the head.
Delight looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Zapata misses with the head strike.
Delight blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zapata softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#CUT#
It looks like Danish Delight has been cut.
Zapata lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zapata lands a hook that snaps the head of Delight backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zapata can't find room to land a body shot as Delight controls the action.
A right hook to the body lands for Zapata.
Nice body punch from Zapata.
Delight slowing the pace effectively.
Delight misses with the head strike.
Zapata lands a hook that snaps the head of Delight backwards. #T1#
Zapata tries to work over Delight's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Delight fails to land.
A short left from Zapata.
Zapata working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Delight lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zapata lands with a short shot to the head.
Zapata lands a body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Delight.
Zapata lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC#
Delight is rocked!
Zapata lands a hook that snaps the head of Delight backwards.
Delight is still on wobbly legs! Can Zapata finish him?
Zapata lands with a short shot to the head.
Zapata lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zapata scores with a hook to the body.
Zapata creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Delight with a big uppercut! Delight tries to clinch up but Zapata pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Delight to the mat! Delight covers up and Zapata unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Eusebio Zapata!
During a confident post fight interview, Eusebio Zapata thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Danish Delight stepped up to the mic, saying 'My manager is a dumbass muthafucka!!! Read the fucking forums now you nincompoop!'.
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Event:
FN 11: Gomorra
Date: Aug 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Garret doesn't manage to clinch there - Zapata circles away.
Zapata throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Garret scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Garret steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zapata.
Zapata feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Garrets jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT2#
It looks like Clive Garret has been cut.
Garret is looking to clinch but Zapata is avoiding it.
Garret moves in looking to clinch but Zapata pushes him off.
Zapata swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zapata lands an overhand right.
Garret lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zapata at a distance.
Zapata throws a shot from downtown. Garret moves away and avoids it.
As Zapata tries to get set, Garret tries to push him back and clinch up but Zapata manages to avoid the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garret tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zapata swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Garret swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL#
Garret moves into the clinch successfully.
Zapata has had enough of the clinch but Garret keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Zapata breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1#
Garret slips a straight right by Zapata.
Garret stuns Zapata with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Garret swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Eusebio Zapata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zapata swings for the body but Garret moves out of range.
#CL#
Garret closes the distance and clinches.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Garret.
Zapata blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zapata blocks an elbow strike.
Zapata looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Garret misses with some punches.
Garret lands with a short shot to the head.
Zapata presses Garret against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Garret lands with a short shot to the head.
Zapata wants to get back to striking at distance but Garret won't allow it.
#T2#
Garret can't find room to land a body shot as Zapata controls the action.
Zapata makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zapata wants to get back to striking at distance but Garret won't allow it.
Zapata throws a punch but it's blocked by Garret.
Garret working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garret prevents Zapata from breaking the clinch.
Garret swings wildly with an uppercut but Zapata uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zapata tries to break the clinch but Garret is controlling the position.
A short body shot lands from Garret as the two fighters clinch.
Garret lands an elbow just above Zapata 's eye. #CUT#
It looks like Eusebio Zapata has been cut.
Garret misses with a short punch on the inside.
Garret presses Zapata against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T3#
Garret softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Garret swings wildly with an uppercut but Zapata uses good head movement to avoid it.
Garret misses with a punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Zapata's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Garret misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Zapata breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Garret tries to clinch but Zapata moves out of range.
Zapata throws a right hand that misses
enabling Garret to counter with a crisp jab.
Garret tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Garret connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Garret connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Zapata missing with a left hand there. Garret was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zapata throws a lazy uppercut
and Garret counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Garret bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Garret walks into a stiff left hand from Zapata.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zapata misses with a left hand
and Garret counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zapata swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Garret counter with a right hand.
Garret tries to clinch but Zapata moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Zapata on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Garret tries to clinch up but Zapata circles away and keeps his distance.
Zapata misses with a right hand
and Garret counters with a stiff right hand.
Zapata misses with a looping left.#CL#
Garret clinches with his opponent.
Garret misses with a short punch on the inside.
Garret is leaning against Zapata and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Garret working aggressively here.
A short left from Garret.
Garret lands with a left to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clive Garret dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Garret lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Garret throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zapata uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Garret.
Zapata throws an off balance right hand
and Garret connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Garret tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Garret throws a body shot but no joy.
Zapata scores with a nice strike.
Zapata throws a poor cross that misses
and Zapata takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Garret is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zapata can do to turn this around?
Garret tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zapata now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Zapata lands with a shot to the body.
Zapata misses with a right hand
and Garret counters with a nice body shot.
Zapata misses with a straight left.
Zapata ducks under a wild hook from Garret.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zapata throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1#
Zapata misses with an uppercut. Garret saw that one coming.
Garret scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Garret just misses with a punch to the body.
Zapata pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Garret on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Zapata rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zapata takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Garret lands a nice hook to Zapata's body. Zapata takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Zapata throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Garret jabs Zapata right on the nose. Zapata blinks but takes it well.
Zapata wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Garret steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zapata.
We've been told by Garret's head coaches at Ferocious Beast that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Garret is looking to clinch.
Zapata misses with a right hand
and Garret counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zapata is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zapata walks into a stiff left hand from Garret.
Garret is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Garret lands with a hook. Zapata tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Zapata swings away with a body shot that misses
and Garret counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Garret with a hook.
Zapata misses with a right hand
enabling Garret to counter with a crisp jab.
Zapata throws a poor cross that misses
and Garret cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Donk. Zapata catches Garret right on the button with a cross.
Garret staying out of range there.
Zapata throws the left hand but Garret avoids the punch easily.
Zapata loads up on a big right hand but Garret slips the punch.
Zapata throws a right hand that misses
and Garret counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Garret fails in his attempt to clinch.
Garret uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Zapata throws a right hand that misses
and Garret connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Garret ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Garret throws a hook but Zapata avoids it easily.
Garret lands a glancing blow to the side of Zapata's head.
Garret connects with a body shot.
Zapata moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sloppy strikes from Garret. Those never looked like landing.
Garret bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Zapata throws a big shot that misses.
Zapata loads up on a big right hand but Garret slips the punch.
Garret just misses with a punch to the body.
Zapata takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Garret swings widly with a right hand
and Zapata counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Garret tests Zapata's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
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!#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Garret lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Garret pushes off an throws an elbow but Zapata leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#BC2#
Zapata breaks the clinch.
A lazy left from Garret finds it's target.
Zapata uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Garret.
A swing and a miss from Garret.
Zapata doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zapata darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Garret rushes Zapata and presses him up against the cage.
Clive Garret has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Zapata escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clive Garret dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Garret throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zapata stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Garret throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zapata has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Zapata there as he acknowledges the shot.
Garret defending well as Zapata loads up on a big left hand.
Zapata pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zapata dodges the punch combination from Garret.
Garret on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Zapata has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garret connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Zapata throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Garret stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Garret throws a hook but Zapata blocks it.
Zapata misses with a hook
letting Garret counter with a right hand.
Zapata staying out of range there.#T1#
Zapata moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Zapata misses with an uppercut. Garret saw that one coming.
Zapata missing with a left hand there. Garret was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As Zapata tries to get set, Garret tries to push him back and clinch up but Zapata manages to avoid the attempt.
Zapata swings away with a body shot that misses
and Garret counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zapata throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Garret counters with a stiff right hand.
Garret misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Zapata was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zapata misses with a looping left.
Garret seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Zapata misses the body punch
and Zapata takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zapata misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Garret counters with a nice uppercut.
Clive Garret is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheers as Zapata lands an impressive looking overhand right. Garret doesn't seem phased though.
Zapata scores with a jab to the head.
Zapata might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#CL#
Garret moves into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zapata blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Eusebio Zapata has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Zapata blocks an elbow strike from Garret.
Garret misses with a punch on the inside.
Garret has a couple of punches blocked by Zapata.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Garret.
Garret pushes off an throws an elbow but Zapata leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Garret.
Garret throws a punch but it's blocked by Zapata.
Garret tries to work over Zapata's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Garret struggles to land a body shot inside as Zapata controls his hands.
Garret fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Zapata escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Garret has managed to clinch.
#T3#
Garret blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Garret misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
Zapata breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Garret has Zapata up against the cage in a clinch.
Zapata misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
Zapata breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Garret fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zapata throws a right hand that misses
and Garret counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zapata looks to throw the jab but Garret is out of range.
Zapata misses with a right hand
and Zapata takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zapata throws an off balance right hand
and Garret counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Clive Garret is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Garret tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Garret has closed the distance and engaged Zapata in a clinch.
Zapata misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
Zapata pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zapata rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Garret counter with a right hand.
Zapata misses with a hook
and Garret cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garret doesn't manage to clinch there - Zapata circles away.
Garret lands a right hook to the body.
Garret slips a straight right by Zapata.
Zapata misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Garret connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Garret moves out of range of the strikes.
Garret is looking to counter the offense by Zapata and move into the clinch.
Garret scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clive Garret showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Garret 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clive Garret!
During a confident post fight interview, Clive Garret thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Fight Nights 4 - Bloodfest
Date: Aug 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Zapata lands a glancing blow to the side of Hanson's head.
Hanson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A jab from Zapata does it's job there.
Zapata fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hanson manages to avoid it.
Zapata definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hanson goes for a double leg but Zapata avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Zapata continues to drive forward.
Zapata lands a glancing blow to the side of Hanson's head.
Zapata bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hanson's head backwards.
Zapata misses with an uppercut. Hanson saw that one coming.#KD#
Zapata cracks Hanson with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Zapata has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Hanson to stand back up!#ROC#
Hanson is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zapata ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Hanson out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eusebio Zapata!
After winning the bout, Eusebio Zapata 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: Aug 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Jab by Zapata.
Lora moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Zapata fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lora on the side of the head.
Lora closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zapata circles away.
Zapata loads up on a big right hand but Lora slips the punch.
Zapata with a nice cross.
Zapata clobbers Lora with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Zapata sizes up Lora with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lora ducks under a wild hook from Zapata.
Zapata misses with a looping left.
Lora shoots in for a takedown but Zapata shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zapata cracks Lora with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Zapata circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zapata lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#ROC#
Lora is rocked!
Zapata cracks Lora with a left hook right on the temple and Lora goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Zapata lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Lora is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eusebio Zapata!
A relieved looking Eusebio Zapata thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Jones fails with the takedown.
Zapata swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Despite the aggression on Jones's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Zapata could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Jones throws a lazy head kick
and Zapata counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jones thinking.
Left hook, right uppercut from Jones.
A swing and a miss from Zapata.
As Zapata backs off Jones throws a huge counter combo but Zapata manages to avoid it all.
Jones looks to clinch
and Zapata counters with a straight right hand.
Eusebio Zapata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones defending well as Zapata loads up on a big left hand.
Jones unleashes a big counter combination but Zapata bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Zapata lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zapata.
Zapata scores with a body shot.
Zapata throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zapata pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jones appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T1#
Zapata fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Zapata is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#ROC#
Jones is rocked!
Zapata definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jones glances at the clock... BAM! Zapata nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Jones crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Jones is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eusebio Zapata!
A victorious Eusebio Zapata thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Zapata comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice cross by Zapata.
Zapata connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Zapata throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
No luck for Jones with that takedown attempt.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Zapata.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Eusebio Zapata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Zapata defends well and Jones ends up having to push Zapata into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Zapata lands a jab to Jones's midsection.
Zapata scores with a jab.
Nice uppercut there from Zapata.
Zapata scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones tries to bum rush Zapata with a series of wild strikes but Zapata uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jones avoids the body shot from Zapata.
#T1#
Jones takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Zapata tests Jones's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jones moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Zapata scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jones in his tracks.
Jones throws an off balance right hand
and Zapata counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jones takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#ROC#
Jones is rocked!
Zapata shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Jones takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Zapata sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Jones bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eusebio Zapata!
Our winner, Eusebio Zapata, 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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