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Event:
The Island Season 8, 265+ lbs, Round 1
Date: Aug 05, 2018 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Bjornsson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bjornsson misses with a lunging right hand
and Crocodile counters with a left and a right that stings Bjornsson. #CL#
Bjornsson takes the fight into the clinch.
Crocodile blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bjornsson throws an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crocodile on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bjornsson crunches a lovely knee into Crocodile's ribcage.
Bjornsson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bjornsson tries to land knees in the clinch but Crocodile avoids the damage to the body. #T1#
Bjornsson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Crocodile tries to break free but Bjornsson pushes him back against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bjornsson.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bjornsson.
Bjornsson misses with an elbow strike.
Bjornsson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Bjornsson tries a knee to the head but Crocodile blocks it.
The referee calls for Bjornsson to work.
Bjornsson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bjornsson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bjornsson pushes off an throws an elbow but Crocodile leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T2#
Bjornsson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bjornsson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Bjornsson lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Blue Blue Crocodile has been cut.
Bjornsson prevents the takedown attempt.
Bjornsson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bjornsson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Crocodile swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bjornsson throws an elbow but misses.
Bjornsson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
With the fighters up against the cage, Bjornsson throws an elbow but misses.
The referee calls for Bjornsson to work.
#T3#
Bjornsson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bjornsson effectively controlling the action here.
Crocodile avoids the elbow strike from Bjornsson, against the cage.
Bjornsson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bjornsson trying to land knees to the body.
Crocodile managing to block the knees to the body from Bjornsson.
Bjornsson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Crocodile avoids a wild elbow strike from Bjornsson.
Bjornsson pushes off an throws an elbow but Crocodile leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bjornsson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#T4#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bjornsson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Crocodile's brow.
Crocodile is trying to break the clinch but Bjornsson is controlling him.
Bjornsson misses with an elbow over the top.
Bjornsson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bjornsson lands a nice knee to the body.
Crocodile looks winded!
Bjornsson misses with an elbow strike.
Bjornsson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bjornsson lands an elbow inside that Crocodile shrugs off.
Bjornsson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Crocodile up against the cage.
Bjornsson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hafthor Bjornsson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Blue Blue Crocodile's cut.
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#
Crocodile keeps the fight on the outside.
Crocodile lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Blue Blue Crocodile is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bjornsson throws an off balance right hand
#TD2#
and Crocodile counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bjornsson!
Crocodile scores with punches from side control.
Bjornsson tries to improve position but can't.
Bjornsson is trying to control Crocodile's posture but Crocodile avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjornsson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bjornsson is working hard here to advance position.
Bjornsson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Crocodile lands a few punches from side control.
Bjornsson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bjornsson gets back to half guard.
Crocodile is looking to take a break and control but Bjornsson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bjornsson wants to control but Crocodile is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Crocodile is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Crocodile looking to finish Bjornsson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Bjornsson!#T2#
Crocodile avoids the attempt from Bjornsson to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bjornsson is squirming around, avoiding Crocodile's attempts to control the action.
Crocodile has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Crocodile scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Bjornsson tries to lock up and control but Crocodile gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bjornsson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bjornsson taking some punishment here, with Crocodile in his half guard.
Crocodile looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Crocodile is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bjornsson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bjornsson tries to get out of the position.#T3#
Bjornsson is not content to let Crocodile control the position.
Bjornsson trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Crocodile manages to pass to mount!
Crocodile is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Bjornsson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Bjornsson tries to hold on but Crocodile pushes him away.
Crocodile prevents Bjornsson from getting the reversal.
Crocodile lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Crocodile fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Bjornsson taking shots to the head. #T4#
Crocodile controlling from mount.
Crocodile scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Bjornsson?
Crocodile can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bjornsson is looking to escape.
Blue Blue Crocodile has got the better of the ground game so far.
Crocodile lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Bjornsson tries to lock up and control but Crocodile gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Crocodile is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Bjornsson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Crocodile fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
#ROC2#
Bjornsson is rocked!
Bjornsson working to try and regain half guard.
Oh Bjornsson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Crocodile postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Bjornsson out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Crocodile goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Blue Blue Crocodile!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Rocambole circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
Rocambole has closed the distance and engaged Bjornsson in a clinch.
Bjornsson stalls.
Bjornsson landing knees to the body.
Bjornsson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Leonard Rocambole has been cut.
Rocambole really is a fat lump.
Bjornsson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Rocambole is breathing heavily.
Bjornsson lands an elbow inside that Rocambole shrugs off.
Bjornsson misses with a knee to the head.
Rocambole wants to break free but Bjornsson has control.
Bjornsson lands an elbow inside that Rocambole shrugs off.
Rocambole on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bjornsson lands a nice knee to the body.
Bjornsson misses with a knee to the head.
Bjornsson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bjornsson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
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!
Nice elbow from Bjornsson. #T1#
Bjornsson stalling in the clinch.
Bjornsson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bjornsson lands an elbow inside.
Bjornsson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bjornsson lands an elbow just above Rocambole 's eye.
Bjornsson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Bjornsson has Rocambole pressed against the cage. He pushes Rocambole back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Bjornsson throws a beautiful elbow that sends Rocambole crashing to the floor! Bjornsson piles on the pressure with more strikes! Rocambole is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hafthor Bjornsson!
Our winner, Hafthor Bjornsson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Bjornsson throws a lazy right hand but Kain sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kain looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Kain misses with a head kick.
Bjornsson wants to counter with a clinch but Kain pushes him away.#CL2#
Kain tries to keep at a distance but Bjornsson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bjornsson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kain in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Bjornsson landing knees to the body.
Bjornsson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bjornsson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bjornsson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kain definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjornsson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bjornsson lands a knee to the body.
Bjornsson lands an elbow that stopped Kain in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#
It looks like Logan Kain has been cut.
Bjornsson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T1#
Bjornsson lands a good knee to the midsection. Kain won't want to take too many of those.
Bjornsson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kain lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bjornsson lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#
Logan Kain's cut is getting worse.
Bjornsson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bjornsson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bjornsson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bjornsson.
Bjornsson with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#
Logan Kain's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bjornsson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bjornsson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bjornsson lands a knee to the body.
Bjornsson has Kain pushed against the cage.
Bjornsson lands an elbow that stopped Kain in his tracks for a moment. #T2#
Bjornsson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kain in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kain being controlled against the cage.
Bjornsson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Stalling in the clinch from Bjornsson.
Bjornsson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A knee to the head by Bjornsson.
#CUT2#
Jeez, Logan Kain's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Bjornsson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Logan Kain's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Hafthor Bjornsson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 09, 2018 |
#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zamolo.
Zamolo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bjornsson defends well and Zamolo ends up having to push Bjornsson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Zamolo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bjornsson defends well and Zamolo ends up having to push Bjornsson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
As Zamolo tries to get set, Bjornsson tries to push him back and clinch up but Zamolo manages to avoid the attempt.
Hafthor Bjornsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ughanda Zamolo.#CL#
Bjornsson rushes Zamolo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bjornsson tries to land knees in the clinch but Zamolo avoids the damage to the body.
Bjornsson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Zamolo tries for a takedown but Bjornsson manages to get underhooks.
Nice elbow from Bjornsson. #CUT#
It looks like Ughanda Zamolo has been cut.
Bjornsson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Zamolo is working for takedown but Bjornsson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bjornsson avoiding damage.
Bjornsson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjornsson taking a breather. #TD2#
Zamolo gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Bjornsson is looking to control Zamolo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bjornsson avoid being mounted?
Zamolo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T1#
Bjornsson trying to control but Zamolo postures up.
Bjornsson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Zamolo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bjornsson is looking for a sweep. Zamolo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bjornsson is trying to maintain the position but Zamolo is very close to passing his half guard.
Zamolo thows a huge punch but Bjornsson dodges it nicely.
Zamolo slips a nice elbow through Bjornsson's hands, connecting with Bjornsson's forehead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bjornsson wants to improve his position but Zamolo is controlling well.
Bjornsson is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bjornsson wants to control but Zamolo is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
Zamolo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bjornsson wants to get back to full guard.
Zamolo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bjornsson is trying to get back to full guard.
Bjornsson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bjornsson tries to get out of the position.
Bjornsson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Zamolo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Zamolo's back!
Bjornsson is trying to stick to Zamolo's back but Zamolo is turning into Bjornsson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Bjornsson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Zamolo.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zamolo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Bjornsson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Zamolo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Zamolo with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Bjornsson working for a triangle but Zamolo defends it easily.
Bjornsson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Zamolo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bjornsson's head.
Zamolo postures up.
Bjornsson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Zamolo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bjornsson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bjornsson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zamolo is one step ahead there.
Zamolo lands a couple of elbows.
Zamolo landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Bjornsson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zamolo defends it easily.
Zamolo lands a couple of digs.#T4#
Bjornsson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Zamolo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bjornsson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Bjornsson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zamolo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zamolo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bjornsson is breathing heavily.
Bjornsson looking for a sweep. Not yet Bjornsson, not yet.
Zamolo throwing strikes from guard but Bjornsson blocks nicely.
Bjornsson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bjornsson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zamolo.
Zamolo throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ughanda Zamolo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ughanda Zamolo's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Bjornsson tries to sprawl but Zamolo drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Bjornsson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zamolo on the ground.
Zamolo working Bjornsson over with strikes.
Zamolo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Zamolo working over Bjornsson with some ground and pound. Bjornsson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Zamolo lands strikes from half guard.
Bjornsson is trying to control but can't.
Zamolo slips a nice elbow through Bjornsson's hands, connecting with Bjornsson's forehead.
Zamolo prevents Bjornsson from improving his position.
Ground and pound from Zamolo.
Bjornsson trying to control from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bjornsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Zamolo drops an elbow to the side of Bjornsson's head. #SUB2#
Zamolo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bjornsson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Zamolo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T1#
Bjornsson taking some punishment here, with Zamolo in his half guard. #SUB2#
Zamolo seems to be looking for submissions.
Bjornsson has hold of Zamolo's hands but Zamolo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Zamolo thows a huge punch but Bjornsson dodges it nicely.
Bjornsson trying to control from the bottom.
Bjornsson taking some punishment here, with Zamolo in his half guard.
Zamolo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Zamolo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bjornsson is pressing down on Zamolo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Zamolo scoring with punches to the head and body.
Zamolo lands a couple of digs.#T2#
Zamolo landing some decent shots from guard.
Ughanda Zamolo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zamolo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Bjornsson working for a triangle but Zamolo defends it easily.
Zamolo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bjornsson looking for a sweep. Not yet Bjornsson, not yet.
Zamolo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bjornsson's head.
Zamolo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bjornsson's head.#SUB#
Bjornsson has his foot on Zamolo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zamolo works his way back into a safe position though.
Zamolo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Zamolo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T3#
Zamolo lands a couple of elbows.
Zamolo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zamolo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zamolo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zamolo postures up in Bjornsson's guard and throws a big left but Bjornsson blocks it.
Zamolo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bjornsson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Zamolo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Zamolo postures up and lands a big shot to Bjornsson's brow.
Zamolo works over Bjornsson with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Bjornsson looking for a guillotine here but Zamolo defends easily.
Zamolo landing with the ground and pound. #T4#
Zamolo is in close to Bjornsson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Zamolo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Bjornsson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Zamolo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Zamolo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bjornsson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bjornsson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zamolo.
Zamolo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Zamolo scoring with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ughanda Zamolo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ughanda Zamolo's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Bjornsson moves into the clinch successfully.
Bjornsson lands a nice elbow.
Bjornsson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Zamolo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bjornsson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bjornsson.
Bjornsson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bjornsson trying to stall but Zamolo improves his position.
Bjornsson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bjornsson lands an elbow inside.
Bjornsson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Zamolo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Zamolo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bjornsson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Bjornsson instigates a clinch.
Hafthor Bjornsson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bjornsson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Bjornsson lands a knee to the head.
Bjornsson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Bjornsson scores a nice knee to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Zamolo as Bjornsson tries to tie him up.
Bjornsson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bjornsson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Zamolo takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nice elbow from Bjornsson.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bjornsson.
Zamolo takes an elbow to the temple.
Bjornsson lands a damaging elbow.
Nice elbow from Bjornsson. #CUT#
That has opened up Ughanda Zamolo's cut even more.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice elbow from Bjornsson.
Bjornsson landing knees to the body.
Hafthor Bjornsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bjornsson lands an elbow that stopped Zamolo in his tracks for a moment.
Zamolo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bjornsson prevents it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bjornsson.
Bjornsson scores with a knee to the head.
Bjornsson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hafthor Bjornsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ughanda Zamolo.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bjornsson.
Bjornsson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bjornsson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bjornsson tries to stall but Zamolo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#TD2#
Zamolo gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #SUB#
Bjornsson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zamolo defends well.
Bjornsson tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Zamolo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Bjornsson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zamolo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Zamolo cracks Bjornsson with a solid left hand.
Zamolo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bjornsson is pulling down on Zamolo's head to control his posture.
Zamolo landing some decent shots from guard.
Bjornsson controls Zamolo momentarily but Zamolo frees himself. #SUB#
Bjornsson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zamolo defends well.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Zamolo landing with the ground and pound.
Zamolo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Zamolo throwing strikes from guard but Bjornsson blocks nicely. #SUB#
Bjornsson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Bjornsson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zamolo defends it easily.
Zamolo landing with the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hafthor Bjornsson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Zamolo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ughanda Zamolo!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Zamolo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bjornsson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zamolo somewhat.
Ughanda Zamolo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Bjornsson misses.
Zamolo shoots in looking for a takedown but Bjornsson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Zamolo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bjornsson tries to counter with a clinch but Zamolo shakes him off and moves away.#TD#
Zamolo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bjornsson pulls Zamolo in close to prevent any damage.
Bjornsson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Bjornsson looking for a guillotine here but Zamolo defends easily.
Zamolo landing some decent shots from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zamolo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Zamolo postures up in Bjornsson's guard and throws a big left but Bjornsson blocks it.
Zamolo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1##SUB2#
Bjornsson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Zamolo scoring with some ground and pound.
Bjornsson trying to control the position.
Bjornsson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Bjornsson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zamolo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zamolo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bjornsson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zamolo.
Bjornsson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Zamolo throwing strikes but missing.
Bjornsson trying to control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bjornsson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Zamolo throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
Bjornsson wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zamolo throwing strikes from guard but Bjornsson blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Zamolo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Zamolo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Zamolo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Zamolo preventing the sweep.
Bjornsson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bjornsson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Bjornsson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Zamolo postures up in Bjornsson's guard and throws a big left but Bjornsson blocks it.
Zamolo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bjornsson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zamolo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zamolo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T3##SUB#
Zamolo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Zamolo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Zamolo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Bjornsson looking for a guillotine here but Zamolo defends easily.
Bjornsson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Zamolo won't allow Bjornsson to sweep him here.
Zamolo is looking to work some ground and pound but Bjornsson has wrist control.
Zamolo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bjornsson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Bjornsson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bjornsson trying to control the position.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Zamolo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zamolo throws a big right hand that misses.
Bjornsson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Bjornsson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zamolo defends well.
Zamolo is looking to work some ground and pound but Bjornsson has wrist control.
Zamolo distracts Bjornsson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Zamolo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Zamolo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bjornsson wants to sweep here but Zamolo controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Zamolo is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bjornsson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bjornsson has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Bjornsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Zamolo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ughanda Zamolo dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
A punch combination from Bjornsson misses.
We've been informed that Bjornsson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Bjornsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zamolo shoots in for a takedown but Bjornsson shows good takedown defense.
Bjornsson tries to counter with a clinch but Zamolo shakes him off and moves away.
Zamolo dives in for a single leg takedown but Bjornsson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Horrible takedown attempt by Zamolo or perhaps it was just good defense by Bjornsson, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ughanda Zamolo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Zamolo closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bjornsson's guard.
Bjornsson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zamolo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjornsson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zamolo.
Bjornsson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB2#
Zamolo stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Bjornsson throws up his legs and catches Zamolo in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Zamolo tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Bjornsson! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Hafthor Bjornsson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 14, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Cosby moves into the clinch.
Bjornsson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Cosby has Bjornsson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bjornsson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bjornsson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bjornsson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bjornsson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Cosby is breathing heavily.
Bjornsson lands an elbow that stopped Cosby in his tracks for a moment.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bjornsson. #CUT2#
It looks like Bill Cosby has been cut.
Bjornsson tries a knee to the head but Cosby blocks it.
Cosby takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bjornsson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bjornsson just leaning against Cosby, taking a breather.
Bjornsson lands a nice knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#KD2#
Bjornsson lands a big knee to the head and Cosby goes down! Bjornsson is looking to finish! #ROC2#
Cosby is rocked!
Bjornsson controlling from side mount.
Oh Cosby is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bjornsson scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Cosby is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Bjornsson can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hafthor Bjornsson!
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