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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 192
Date: Oct 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Zonta throws the left hand but Dominguez avoids the punch easily.
Dominguez tests Zonta's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jab from Dominguez.
Dominguez tries to clinch up but Zonta circles away and keeps his distance.
Zonta throws a shot from downtown. Dominguez moves away and avoids it.
Zonta 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.
A big right from Zonta misses.
Zonta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dominguez lands with a good body shot.
Zonta throws a right hand that Dominguez ducks under and follows up with a left that Dominguez also avoids with ease.
Zonta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dominguez.
Zonta throws a big shot that misses.
Dominguez blocks a low kick nicely.
Zonta takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dominguez has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Zonta has closed the distance and engaged Dominguez in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Dominguez.
Zonta is struggling to control the position.
Zonta lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dominguez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dominguez blocking some punches.
#T1#
Dominguez lands a left hand.
Dominguez swings wildly with an uppercut but Zonta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zonta blocks the elbow strike.
Dominguez blocks an elbow strike from Zonta.
Dominguez throws an elbow that misses.
Zonta scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dominguez trying to land knees to the body.
Zonta misses with the head strike.
Zonta presses Dominguez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Zonta blocks a body shot from Dominguez.
Dominguez lands a shot to the body.
Dominguez lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Dominguez lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Zonta lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dominguez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zonta avoiding damage as Dominguez throws knees to the body.
Dominguez misses with the head strike.
Dominguez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Dominguez fails to land.
A short left from Dominguez.
A short right from Zonta on the inside. #T2#
Zonta on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Dominguez.
Zonta is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Dominguez unloads a knee to the mid-section.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zonta.
Zonta misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dominguez working aggressively here.
Dominguez throws an elbow that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Zonta fails to land.
Dominguez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Zonta.
Zonta tries to throw a body punch but Dominguez avoids it by throwing Zonta back against the cage.
Zonta throws a head punch that misses.
Zonta misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dominguez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dominguez is pressed up against the cage. Zonta has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dominguez down to the mat. Dominguez avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Dominguez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zonta moves away.
Zonta is looking to counter the offense by Dominguez and move into the clinch.
Dominguez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Montesh Dominguez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zonta throws a body shot but no joy.
Dominguez stuns Zonta with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dominguez cracks Zonta with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T3#
Zonta looks to throw the jab but Dominguez is out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Zonta fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice cross by Zonta.
Zonta avoids the body shot from Dominguez.
Dominguez ducks right into an uppercut from Zonta.
Zonta scores with a shot to the body.
Zonta checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Zonta swings for the body but Dominguez moves out of range.
Dominguez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Zonta.
Dominguez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zonta moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dominguez scores with a sloppy right hand. Zonta should have avoided that one.
Zonta throws a looping overhand right but Dominguez ducks down to avoid it.
Zonta avoids the body shot from Dominguez.
Dominguez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zonta paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dominguez throws a body shot but no joy.
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!
Dominguez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Zonta slips under a jab.
Zonta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dominguez.
Dominguez scores with a spinning back kick!#T4#
Zonta throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dominguez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zonta manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zonta takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Zonta works the jab nicely.
Zonta throws a body punch but Dominguez moves out of range.
Zonta scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Zonta walks into a straight right hand from Dominguez.
Dominguez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dominguez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zonta has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dominguez throws a body punch but Zonta moves out of range.
Zonta misses with an uppercut. Dominguez saw that one coming.#CL#
Zonta gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Zonta working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dominguez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Dominguez.
Dominguez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dominguez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dominguez creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Zonta's defenses.
Zonta blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Montesh Dominguez dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A low kick lands for Dominguez.
Zonta looks to throw the jab but Dominguez is out of range.
Dominguez lands a nice hook to Zonta's body. Zonta takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Zonta fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Zonta works the jab nicely.
Dominguez swings for the body but Zonta moves out of range.
Montesh Dominguez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zonta throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dominguez.
Zonta catches Dominguez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Zonta on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Zonta with a nice cross.
The fighters circling - Dominguez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zonta tries to bum rush Dominguez with a series of wild strikes but Dominguez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dominguez. Zonta does a little dance to reset his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zonta walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A big left from Dominguez misses.
Zonta takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dominguez throws an overhand right that lands on Zonta's shoulder, as Zonta tries to avoid the shot. #T1##CL#
Zonta fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dominguez, pushing him back against the cage.
Dominguez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zonta avoids it.
Dominguez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zonta's elbow.
Zonta lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dominguez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Montesh Dominguez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dominguez lands with a light punch inside.
Dominguez lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dominguez landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dominguez looking to throw knees to the head but Zonta is blocking nicely.
Dominguez tries to throw a body punch but Zonta avoids it by throwing Dominguez back against the cage.
Zonta blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nice body punch from Zonta - that landed with a thud.
Dominguez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dominguez blocking some punches.
Dominguez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zonta prevents a body shot from Dominguez.
Zonta cracks Dominguez with a nice body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Zonta fails to land.
Dominguez lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dominguez pushes off an throws an elbow but Zonta leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Dominguez blocks a body shot from Zonta.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zonta misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Zonta lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dominguez backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dominguez.
Dominguez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Zonta has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dominguez throws a punch but it's blocked by Zonta.
Dominguez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zonta misses with a punch on the inside.
Dominguez misses with an elbow over the top.
Dominguez scores with a shot to the side of Zonta's head.
Dominguez using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dominguez.
Dominguez throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dominguez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zonta misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dominguez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zonta is defending well for now.
Zonta misses with some punches.
Zonta is working Dominguez over against the cage.
Dominguez tries to throw a body punch but Zonta avoids it by throwing Dominguez back against the cage.
Zonta lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dominguez backwards.
Zonta dodges an elbow strike from Dominguez.
Zonta lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T3#
Dominguez is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Dominguez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zonta struggles to land a body shot inside as Dominguez controls his hands.
Zonta tries to throw a body punch but Dominguez avoids it by throwing Zonta back against the cage.
Zonta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dominguez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zonta tries to work over Dominguez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dominguez lands a nice knee to the body.
Zonta lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zonta avoids the elbow strike from Dominguez, against the cage.
Dominguez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dominguez tries to land knees in the clinch but Zonta avoids the damage to the body.
Dominguez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dominguez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Dominguez scores with a nice short uppercut.
Zonta is trying to stall.
Zonta takes an elbow to the forehead.
Zonta lands with a left to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dominguez. #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!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Zonta just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dominguez's brow.
Dominguez tries to work over Zonta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dominguez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dominguez misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Zonta fails to land.
Dominguez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dominguez throws a head punch that misses.
Dominguez blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Dominguez - that landed with a thud.
Dominguez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zonta backwards.
Dominguez throws a head punch that misses.
Dominguez works on Zonta's body with a couple of short punches.
Dominguez misses with a punch on the inside.
Zonta content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Zonta lands with a left to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dominguez throws an elbow but it misses.
Dominguez connects with a nasty looking knee right to Zonta's face.
Dominguez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zonta avoids it.
Dominguez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zonta avoids it.
Zonta tries to work over Dominguez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Montesh Dominguez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Dominguez misses with a looping right.
Zonta swats away the attempt to clinch by Dominguez.
Dominguez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dominguez there as he acknowledges the shot.
The fighters circling - Dominguez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dominguez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dominguez misses with a double jab.
Zonta was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Zonta punishes Dominguez's body with a nice straight punch.
Zonta keeps the fight on the outside.
Zonta closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dominguez counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dominguez digs a good body shot into Zonta's ribs.
Dominguez connects with a body shot that sends Zonta's belly button to the back.
Zonta avoids the body shot from Dominguez.
Dominguez missing with a left hand there. Zonta was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dominguez misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Zonta ducks under a wild hook from Dominguez.
Dominguez misses with a body shot.
Zonta takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Zonta throws a hook but Dominguez avoids it easily.
Dominguez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dominguez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Zonta throws a body shot but no joy.
Dominguez throws out a counter right but Zonta avoids it with no problem.
Dominguez ducks under a wild hook from Zonta.
Zonta has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Zonta there as he acknowledges the shot.
Zonta throws a series of punches but Dominguez moves out of range.
Dominguez throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#CL#
Zonta closes the distance and clinches.
Dominguez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#TD#
Zonta has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Dominguez regains guard immediately.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zonta throwing strikes from guard but Dominguez blocks nicely.
Dominguez is trying to keep Zonta in close.
#T2#
Dominguez pulls Zonta in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zonta loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Zonta throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Peter Zonta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dominguez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zonta.
Zonta showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dominguez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zonta throwing strikes from guard but Dominguez blocks nicely.
Zonta 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.
Zonta throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Zonta wants to control from the top but Dominguez keeps moving.
Zonta is looking to work some ground and pound but Dominguez has wrist control.
Dominguez is trying to keep Zonta in close.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dominguez misses the shot to the body.
Dominguez just misses with a punch to the body.
Dominguez misses with a wild body shot.
Dominguez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zonta.
Dominguez looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Zonta slips under a jab from Dominguez.
Zonta avoids the body shot from Dominguez.
A big right from Dominguez misses.
Zonta is looking to clinch but Dominguez is avoiding it.
Dominguez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zonta throws out the jab.
Zonta throws a jab but it's blocked by Dominguez.
Zonta wants to clinch up but Dominguez keeps it at a distance.
Dominguez doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Zonta waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dominguez.#T4#
Zonta throws a series of punches but Dominguez avoids them all with ease.
No joy there for Dominguez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dominguez lands with a shot to the body.
Zonta cracks a nice hook into Dominguez's ribs.
Dominguez goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Dominguez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zonta misses with a double jab
and Dominguez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Zonta thinking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zonta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dominguez was well out of range. Poor timing from Zonta.
Dominguez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Montesh Dominguez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dominguez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zonta throws out a loose jab but Dominguez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zonta takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dominguez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zonta misses with an uppercut
and Dominguez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dominguez lands a nice looking body shot.
Zonta throws a jab but it's blocked by Dominguez.
Dominguez lands a leg kick that knocks Zonta off balance momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Montesh Dominguez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dominguez 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Montesh Dominguez!
Montesh Dominguez thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SYN 926 Myers vs. Tax Payer
Date: Sep 07, 2022 |
#R1#
Zonta swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kasamsun misses with a body shot
and Zonta counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD#
Kasamsun shoots in and gets a takedown into Zonta'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.
Kasamsun trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kasamsun trying to control the position from guard on top but Zonta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kasamsun working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kasamsun throws a big right hand that misses.
Zonta managing to control the position.
Zonta bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kasamsun's guard. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kasamsun tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kasamsun 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.
Kasamsun is trying to control the position but Zonta postures up.
Zonta postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kasamsun not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
Kasamsun 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.
Kasamsun is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Zonta is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kasamsun 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.
Zonta throws a big right hand that misses.
Kasamsun pulls Zonta in to control the position.
Kasamsun working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zonta.
Kasamsun working a defensive guard here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kasamsun keeping full guard, as Zonta tries to pass.
Kasamsun is pulling down on Zonta's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Zonta digs a good body shot into Kasamsun's ribs.
Zonta misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kasamsun avoids the body shot from Zonta.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kasamsun.
Zonta gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Zonta ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zonta shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kasamsun pinned against the cage. Kasamsun gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Zonta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kasamsun manages to avoid it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kasamsun.
A punch combination from Kasamsun misses.
Kasamsun lands with an overhand left.#T3#
Kasamsun keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zonta.
Kasamsun misses with a shot to the body
and Zonta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Good exchange - Zonta coming out on top.
Zonta looks to land a combination. Kasamsun sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Zonta pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kasamsun seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Zonta throws a body punch but Kasamsun moves out of range.
Zonta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kasamsun.
Zonta looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kasamsun throws a lazy right hand but Zonta sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kasamsun takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kasamsun scores with a nice strike.
Zonta avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Zonta misses.
Zonta misses with a straight right. #TD#
Kasamsun gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zonta parries the strikes from Kasamsun easily there. Kasamsun is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Zonta to escape.
Zonta is trying to improve his position.#T4#
Zonta can't do much from the bottom here.
Zonta is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Zonta is looking to control Kasamsun's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Zonta avoid being mounted?
Zonta is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kasamsun scores with a couple of nice shots.
Zonta trying to control here.
Kasamsun scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kasamsun not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kasamsun lands a nice short elbow.
Kasamsun is pressing down on Zonta's thigh, looking to free his foot. Zonta is holding on for now.
Kasamsun working over Zonta with some ground and pound. Zonta looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Irong Kasamsun will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD#
Kasamsun changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Zonta looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Zonta tries to buck Kasamsun off but Kasamsun is having none of it.
Kasamsun throws an elbow but Zonta slips to the side and avoids it well.
Zonta wants to control but Kasamsun postures up.
Who's going to make the next move?
Zonta is looking to regain half guard here but Kasamsun keeps moving and retains side control.
Kasamsun lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Zonta down.
Zonta felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kasamsun fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Kasamsun scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Zonta to see if he's OK.
Kasamsun trying to control the position but Zonta is working away.
Kasamsun lands an elbow. #T1#
Zonta is looking to reverse the position.
Kasamsun has control of an arm but Zonta manages to advance to Kasamsun's back!
Zonta throwing wild punches that miss their target. #SUB2#
Kasamsun is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Zonta gets his way!
Zonta doesn't have the hooks in and Kasamsun manages to turn into his guard.
Kasamsun stands up over Zonta, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kasamsun preventing the sweep.
Kasamsun wants to control from the top but Zonta keeps moving. #T2#
Kasamsun throws a big right hand that misses.
Zonta bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kasamsun's guard. #REVB#
Zonta won't allow Kasamsun to sweep him here.
Irong Kasamsun overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zonta throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zonta trying to control but Kasamsun is working from the bottom.
Kasamsun is pulling down on Zonta's head to control his posture.
Kasamsun is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kasamsun tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zonta working some strikes from top position.
Zonta throws an elbow that misses. Kasamsun uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Zonta's guard. Nice move by Kasamsun!#REVR##T3#
Kasamsun being controlled here momentarily.
Kasamsun throws an elbow that misses. Zonta uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kasamsun's guard. Nice move by Zonta!#REVB#
Zonta preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zonta in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kasamsun is pulling down on Zonta's head to control his posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zonta accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zonta trying to control but Kasamsun is working from the bottom.
Zonta content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T4#
Zonta throwing strikes from guard but Kasamsun blocks nicely.
Kasamsun has his hands on Zonta's head, controlling the position.
Kasamsun continues to stall.
Zonta throws a big elbow that misses.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kasamsun wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kasamsun lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Zonta managing to control the position.
Zonta tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Irong Kasamsun dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Zonta misses with an uppercut.
A big right from Kasamsun misses.
Zonta thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kasamsun wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Peter Zonta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zonta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kasamsun manages to avoid it.
Zonta moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice takedown defense from Zonta. No joy for Kasamsun on that attempt.
Zonta fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kasamsun looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kasamsun throws a lazy right hand but Zonta sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kasamsun showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zonta.
Kasamsun connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Zonta's hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kasamsun takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kasamsun lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Zonta connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kasamsun. Kasamsun circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zonta loads up on a big right hand but Kasamsun slips the punch.
Zonta ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1##CL#
Kasamsun drives through and clinches with Zonta against the cage.
Kasamsun lands a body shot in the clinch.
Zonta prevents the takedown attempt.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zonta.
Kasamsun is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Irong Kasamsun. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kasamsun misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kasamsun missing with knees to the body.
Zonta lands with a light punch inside.
Kasamsun lands a left hand.
Kasamsun working aggressively here.
Zonta misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zonta lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kasamsun backwards.
Zonta blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kasamsun.
Kasamsun drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zonta misses with the head strike.
#TD#
Kasamsun turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zonta tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kasamsun wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kasamsun looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Zonta is avoiding damage well.
Kasamsun tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Zonta tries to improve position but can't.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Kasamsun scoring with punches from side control.
Peter Zonta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kasamsun lands a nice forearm strike.
Kasamsun throwing strikes but Zonta manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Zonta with the ground and pound but Kasamsun regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Kasamsun wants to improve his position but Zonta is controlling well.
Zonta 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. #T3#
Kasamsun wants to control but Zonta is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Zonta is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kasamsun defends it well.
Zonta throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kasamsun is looking to control Zonta's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kasamsun avoid being mounted?
Zonta looks to land a strike but Kasamsun avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Zonta wants to control from the top but Kasamsun keeps moving.
Kasamsun is pulling down on Zonta's head to control his posture.
Zonta is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Zonta throws a strike but Kasamsun rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Kasamsun connects with a couple of short punches.
Zonta looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kasamsun is one step ahead there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kasamsun accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kasamsun throws an elbow that misses. Zonta uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kasamsun's guard. Nice move by Zonta!#REVB#
Kasamsun tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kasamsun utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Zonta works over Kasamsun with some ground and pound from guard.
Kasamsun is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Kasamsun lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Peter Zonta.
I think Kasamsun has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Irong Kasamsun!
Irong Kasamsun seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
SYN 925 Pawlik vs. Vice
Date: Aug 31, 2022 |
#R1#
Zonta looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Seran is fending him off so far but Zonta persists. Nope, Seran circles away and we're back to standing.
Zonta paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Zonta fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Seran takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A combination from Zonta does no damage.
Donk. Zonta catches Seran right on the button with a cross.
Zonta throws a hook but Seran avoids it easily.
It looked like Seran wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zonta waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Seran.
Seran throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A right-left combo lands from Zonta.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Zonta feints and as Seran raises his hands in defense, Zonta changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB#
Zonta is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Seran has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Zonta is looking to defend but Seran has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Zonta! Seran pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Zonta taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Olyn Seran!
Olyn Seran decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SYN 919 Maluga vs. Steve II
Date: Aug 03, 2022 |
#R1#
Zonta throws a good cross that connects.
A big left from Zonta misses.
White Jr throwing a counter right hand but Zonta manages to avoid it.
Zonta takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Zonta looks to throw the jab but White Jr is out of range.
White Jr lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by White Jr.
White Jr tries to clinch there but Zonta circles away.
A countering left hand to the body from Zonta misses.
Zonta throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
White Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zonta.
A shot to the body from White Jr misses
and Zonta counters with a nice uppercut.
Zonta looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? White Jr is fending him off so far but Zonta persists. Nope, White Jr circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice jab there from Zonta.
Zonta shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts White Jr as he jumps to the side.
White Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
This has been an exciting period of action!
White Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
White Jr throws a series of punches but Zonta moves out of range.
Zonta pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
White Jr misses the jab.
White Jr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zonta. White Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zonta 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.
Zonta lunges at White Jr with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by White Jr's hand.
White Jr scores with a shot to the body.
White Jr scores with a punch to the head.
White Jr takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T1#
Zonta throws a series of punches but White Jr moves out of range.
White Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Zonta's shoulder, as Zonta tries to avoid the shot.
White Jr misses with a body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Zonta. That snapped White Jr's head back.
Zonta throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zonta uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from White Jr.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The fighters circle momentarily. Zonta darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Zonta will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bruce White Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Zonta.
A punch lands to the side of Zonta 's head but he takes it in his stride.
White Jr misses with a hook.
White Jr misses the shot to the body.
Nice straight punches there by White Jr. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of White Jr.
Zonta misses with a wild body shot. #TD2#
White Jr tries to sprawl but Zonta drives through with a takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zonta controlling the action here.
Zonta is nestled in close to White Jr, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T2#
Zonta missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
White Jr is not content to let Zonta control the position.
Zonta not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Zonta lands with a punch from half guard.
White Jr blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zonta.
White Jr is trying to stand back up but Zonta is controlling him
Zonta throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
White Jr avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zonta.
White Jr is trying to stand back up but Zonta is controlling him
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Zonta throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bruce White Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zonta is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by White Jr. #T3#
Zonta throws an uppercut from half a mile away. White Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zonta uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from White Jr.
White Jr needs to keep his hands up - Zonta had a free shot at his head there.
White Jr throws a sloppy body shot
#CL2#
and Zonta moves into the clinch.
White Jr tries to work over Zonta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
White Jr scores with a shoulder strike.
White Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Zonta controls his hands.
White Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zonta blocks an elbow strike from White Jr.
White Jr tries a body shot but Zonta blocks it.
Zonta blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short left from Zonta.
Zonta tries to work over White Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
White Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hand to the body from White Jr.
Zonta creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Zonta lands on the inside with an uppercut.
White Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
White Jr is working Zonta over against the cage.
Zonta working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zonta. #T4#
A short right hand to the side of the head by White Jr.
Zonta lands a shoulder strike.
White Jr scores with a nice hook to the head.
White Jr tries to work over Zonta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
White Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zonta scores with an uppercut up the middle.
White Jr lands a shoulder strike.
White Jr misses with some punches.
Zonta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zonta tries to work over White Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zonta goes for a takedown in the clinch but White Jr prevents it.
White Jr tries to work over Zonta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zonta misses with some punches.
White Jr throws a head punch that misses.
White Jr tries to throw a body punch but Zonta avoids it by throwing White Jr back against the cage. #TD2#
Zonta has dropped down and is working for a takedown. White Jr is trying to keep an underhook but Zonta manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
White Jr blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zonta.
Zonta thows a huge punch but White Jr dodges it nicely.
White Jr is trying to stand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Peter Zonta will probably get the nod.
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#
White Jr wants to clinch up but Zonta keeps it at a distance.
Zonta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but White Jr moves away.
Zonta misses the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zonta. White Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zonta fails with a takedown attempt.
White Jr appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Zonta misses with a series of wild punches.
White Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
White Jr wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Zonta connects with a body shot.
White Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Zonta swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zonta. White Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from White Jr.
Zonta throws out a counter right but White Jr avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
Zonta has closed the distance and engaged White Jr in a clinch.
Zonta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
White Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
White Jr scores with a shot to the side of Zonta's head. #T1#
White Jr scores with a shoulder strike.
Zonta effectively controlling the action here.
White Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zonta.
White Jr tries to throw a body punch but Zonta avoids it by throwing White Jr back against the cage.
White Jr prevents a body shot from Zonta.
White Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
White Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Zonta.
Zonta misses with some punches.
White Jr lands with a right to the head.
Zonta tries to work over White Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zonta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
White Jr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
White Jr takes a shot to the head.
White Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Zonta lands a left hand.
Zonta has a couple of punches blocked by White Jr.
White Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zonta tries to throw a body punch but White Jr avoids it by throwing Zonta back against the cage.
Zonta pushes White Jr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zonta scores with a nice hook to the head.
White Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
A short left from White Jr.
White Jr lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by White Jr.
Nice body punch from Zonta.
Zonta is looking for a takedown up against the cage. White Jr gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
White Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Zonta.
Zonta lands with a short head shot on the inside.
White Jr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Zonta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from White Jr.
Zonta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zonta misses with a body punch.
White Jr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Zonta is breathing heavily.
A body shot lands from White Jr.
White Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
White Jr gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Zonta goes for a takedown attempt but White Jr pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bruce White Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Zonta.
White Jr tries to clinch there but Zonta circles away.
White Jr cracks Zonta with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
White Jr throws a shot to the body.
#T3#
Zonta will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
White Jr tries to clinch but Zonta is having none of it.
White Jr's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zonta under the eye.
A big left from White Jr misses.
White Jr misses with an uppercut. Zonta saw that one coming.
Zonta unleashes a big counter combination but White Jr bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Zonta bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zonta scores with a hook to the body. White Jr takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
White Jr takes a jab right on the kisser.
White Jr connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Peter Zonta seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from White Jr. Zonta does a little dance to reset his feet.
White Jr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Zonta uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from White Jr.
White Jr jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
White Jr throws out a loose jab but Zonta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zonta is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from White Jr misses the target. #T4#
White Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zonta manages to avoid it.
Zonta is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
White Jr tries to clinch up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zonta. White Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice uppercut there from Zonta.
White Jr scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
White Jr moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
White Jr misses the jab.
Zonta takes a shot to the body in his stride.
White Jr catches Zonta with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Zonta swings for the body but White Jr moves out of range.
White Jr with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A looping hook to the body misses from White Jr. Zonta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zonta defending well as White Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Zonta misses the shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zonta misses with a double jab.
White Jr connects with the punch.
White Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zonta.
White Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce White Jr dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Zonta slips under a jab from White Jr.
Zonta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from White Jr.
White Jr throws an off balance right hand
#TD2#
and Zonta counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Zonta pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. White Jr is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
White Jr wants to stand but Zonta is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zonta is looking to work some ground and pound but White Jr has wrist control.
Zonta wants to pass the guard but White Jr is keeping the position.
Zonta postures up in White Jr's guard and throws a big left but White Jr blocks it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#T1#
White Jr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zonta. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
White Jr slips under a jab from Zonta.
White Jr takes a swing at Zonta's ribcage but misses.
Zonta listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
White Jr throws out a powerful jab.
Zonta avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zonta cracks White Jr with an open hand slap.
Zonta throws a body shot but no joy.
White Jr cracks a nice hook into Zonta's ribs.
White Jr feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Zontas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Zonta tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but White Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
White Jr ducks under a wild hook from Zonta.#T2#
Zonta takes a swing at White Jr's ribcage but misses.
Good exchange - Zonta coming out on top.
White Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Zonta scores with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
White Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL2#
Zonta moves into the clinch.
Bruce White Jr has scored more points in the clinch so far.
White Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Zonta backwards.
White Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Zonta is working for takedown but White Jr is calmly controlling the position for now.
Zonta takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zonta is looking for a takedown.
White Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zonta backwards.
Zonta tries a body shot but White Jr blocks it.
White Jr lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
White Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Zonta controls his hands.
White Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
White Jr lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zonta misses with a hook from the clinch.
White Jr takes a shot to the head.
Zonta struggles to land a body shot inside as White Jr controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Zonta fails to land. #T3#
White Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zonta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with White Jr's elbow.
White Jr tries to throw a body punch but Zonta avoids it by throwing White Jr back against the cage.
White Jr lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zonta.
White Jr gets underhooks to prevent Zonta's takedown attempt.
Bruce White Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Zonta.
White Jr tries to work over Zonta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zonta misses with a punch to the body.
Zonta has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. White Jr is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
White Jr lands a right hand.
White Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Zonta controls the action.
White Jr lands a right hand.
White Jr lands a nice uppercut.
Zonta works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Zonta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
White Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Zonta controls his hands.
White Jr gets through Zonta's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Zonta blocks an uppercut.
Zonta prevents a body shot from White Jr.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zonta has a couple of punches blocked by White Jr.
#T4#
White Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zonta.
White Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Zonta uses good head movement to avoid it.
White Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zonta's elbow.
Zonta lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of White Jr backwards.
White Jr tries a body shot but Zonta blocks it.
Zonta trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from White Jr fails to land.
A short body shot lands from Zonta as the two fighters clinch.
Zonta blocking some punches.
White Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Zonta controls the action.
White Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
White Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Zonta controls his hands.
White Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zonta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zonta lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
White Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Zonta misses with some punches.
Zonta lands a shoulder strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bruce White Jr.
I think White Jr has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce White Jr!
After winning the bout, Bruce White Jr 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:
SYN 913 Patriot vs. Tax Payer
Date: Jul 09, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Zonta.
Zonta creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Ford sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sloppy strikes there by Zonta.
Ford wants to control but Zonta postures up.
Ford takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Ford is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Ford is looking for a sweep.
Ford struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zonta in side control, throwing shots but Ford defends.
Zonta scoring with punches from side control.
Ford is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Zonta lands some shots froms side control.#T1#
Zonta throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Ford is looking to regain half guard here but Zonta keeps moving and retains side control.
Zonta cracks Ford with a big right hand but Ford just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The ground and pound from Zonta seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Zonta trying to control the position but Ford is working away.
Zonta misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Zonta misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Zonta has knee on belly and moves into mount.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Zonta working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Ford is in a horrible position here. Zonta smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Ford tries to lock up and control but Zonta gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T2#
Ford is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Ford wants to hold on but Zonta pushes him away.
Zonta lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Zonta punching from mount but Ford doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Ford is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ford is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Ford can't escape the position.
Zonta landing strikes from the mount and Ford is in trouble!
Zonta misses with a head shot.
Zonta pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Ford really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ford blocking the ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zonta with a couple of short strikes.#T3#
Ford can't escape the position.
Ford wants to hold on but Zonta pushes him away.
Zonta prevents Ford from getting the reversal.
Zonta tries to control but Ford wriggling away. #SUB2#
Zonta moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Ford has worked his arm free - good work by Ford!
Zonta in side control lands a decent elbow.
Zonta is chipping away with strikes.
Ford is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Zonta working the head with strikes. #T4#
Ford is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Zonta lands a decent elbow from side control.
Ford sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Zonta working Ford over with strikes.
Zonta sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ford defending well though.
Zonta seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Zonta is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ford sees it coming and defends easily.
Zonta seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ford does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ford pushes Zonta off looking to stand but Zonta dives back in and keeps control.
Zonta throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Zonta dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Zonta clinches with his opponent.
Zonta gets through Ford's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ford tries to land knees in the clinch but Zonta avoids the damage to the body.
Ford tries to land a knee to the head but Zonta blocks with his arms.
Ford lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ford stops a takedown attempt from Zonta.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zonta.
Our sources have told us that Ford has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Zonta tries for a takedown. No joy.
Zonta lands a nice uppercut.
Ford tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ford landing knees to the head.
Zonta blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Zonta misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ford tries to land knees in the clinch but Zonta avoids the damage to the body.
Zonta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zonta working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zonta drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ford pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ed Ford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Zonta.
Ford is looking to clinch but Zonta is avoiding it.
Zonta looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zonta looks to land a left hand but Ford moved out of range nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zonta throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ford's waist but Ford gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zonta off to one side. #T1#
Ford wants to clinch up but Zonta keeps it at a distance.
Ford on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Zonta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ford.
Ford on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Zonta takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zonta avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ed Ford is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zonta comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL#
Ford moves into the clinch.
Zonta struggles to land a body shot inside as Ford controls his hands.
Zonta lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zonta swings wildly with an uppercut but Ford uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zonta digs a right hand into Ford's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ford's gas tank.
A hook to the body from Zonta.
A short uppercut from Zonta.
Zonta tries to throw a body punch but Ford avoids it by throwing Zonta back against the cage.
Ford tries a knee to the head but Zonta blocks it.
#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ford misses with a knee to the head.
Ford misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zonta.
Zonta lands with a left to the head.
Ford using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Zonta has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ford is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zonta is defending well for now.
Zonta wants a takedown.
Ford landing knees to the body.
Ford lands a nice uppercut.
Zonta takes a knee to the side of the body.
Zonta lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ford tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Zonta avoiding damage as Ford throws knees to the body.
Ford tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Zonta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ford's elbow.
Zonta lands a right hand.
Ford with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ford using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Zonta has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Zonta lands with a short shot to the head.
Zonta takes a knee right on the jaw!
#T3#
Ford misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zonta.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zonta.
Zonta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zonta misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ford creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Zonta on the inside.
Ford lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zonta backwards.
Zonta has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ford is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Zonta tries to work over Ford's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zonta managing to block the knees to the body from Ford.
Zonta misses with a punch to the body.
Ford trying to land knees to the body.
Ford tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#TD2#
Zonta has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Ford clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zonta keeps control of the position as Ford tries to break free.
Zonta has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Zonta looking to break Ford's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Ford remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Zonta will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T4#
Ford looking very determined here, making life difficult for Zonta.
Zonta missing with strikes from the back.
Zonta misses with punches from the back.
Zonta tries to get the hooks in deep but Ford pushed the leg off.
Ford covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Ford is taking damage to the body and head.
Zonta misses with punches from the back.
Zonta scores with strikes from the back.
Zonta scores with punches to the body.
Zonta missing with punches from the back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Peter Zonta will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Zonta lands with a good body shot.
Zonta fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A slow jab from Zonta misses its intended target.
Ford thinks about countering with a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ford. Zonta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Peter Zonta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Zonta.
Zonta lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ford jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ford takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL#
Ford has closed the distance and engaged Zonta in a clinch.
Ford tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zonta makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Zonta scores with a nice short uppercut.
Zonta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ed Ford has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A shot in the inside from Zonta.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ford misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zonta.
A right hook to the body lands for Ford.
#T1#
Ford using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Zonta has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Zonta lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ford struggles to land a body shot inside as Zonta controls his hands.
A left hand lands to the body for Zonta.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short body shot lands from Ford as the two fighters clinch.
Ford blocking some punches.
Zonta lands with a light punch inside.
Ford misses with a knee to the head.
A short right from Zonta on the inside. #ROC2#Ford is rocked!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zonta creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Oh Ford is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short uppercut from Zonta.
Zonta lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ford backwards.
Zonta tries to throw a body punch but Ford avoids it by throwing Zonta back against the cage.
Zonta dips a shoulder and cracks Ford with a mighty uppercut! Ford falls back against the cage and Zonta unloads with a barrage of strikes! Ford is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Zonta screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Zonta!
Peter Zonta made sure to mention his sponsor, Bondi MMA đŸï¸ in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
SYN 905 MacArthur vs. Pawlik
Date: Jun 11, 2022 |
#R1#
Kamei scores with a body shot.
Zonta scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kamei doesn't seem bothered though.
Zonta with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Zonta connects with a nice looking jab.
Kamei showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zonta.
Kamei avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zonta tries to bum rush Kamei with a series of wild strikes but Kamei uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kamei cracks Zonta with an open hand slap.
Zonta connects with a body shot.
Kamei connects with a good right hand that stumbles Zonta. Zonta circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kamei throws out a loose jab but Zonta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zonta is looking to counter punch.
Zonta takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kamei looks to land a left hand but Zonta moved out of range nicely.
Zonta takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The fighters circling - Kamei throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kamei throws a body shot but no joy.
Kamei ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kamei scores with a hook to the body. Zonta takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Zonta misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Kamei misses the shot to the body.
Zonta gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A punch combination from Zonta misses.
Kamei moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Zonta throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kamei.
Zonta throws a lazy right hand but Kamei sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kamei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zonta.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kamei. Zonta does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Zonta clinches with his opponent.
Zonta trying to land knees to the body.
Zonta digs a right hand into Kamei's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kamei's gas tank.
Zonta is looking for a takedown.
A short right from Zonta on the inside.
Kamei has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Zonta lands a body punch.
Kamei lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zonta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kamei blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Zonta fails to land.
Kamei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T2#
Kamei can't find room to land a body shot as Zonta controls the action.
Zonta throws a punch but it's blocked by Kamei.
Kamei doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zonta throws a head punch that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Zonta gets through Kamei's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Zonta lands a shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zonta.
Kamei can't find room to land a body shot as Zonta controls the action.
Zonta lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kamei digs a right hand underneath Zonta's ribcage. Zonta let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kamei blocks a body shot from Zonta.
Kamei lands a shoulder strike.
Zonta throws a punch but it's blocked by Kamei.
Kamei can't find room to land a body shot as Zonta controls the action.
Kamei lands a nice uppercut.
Zonta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kamei's elbow.
Zonta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zonta misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3##TD#
Zonta is trying to trip Kamei. He has hold of a leg but Kamei is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Zonta persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Kamei avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kamei working a defensive guard here.
Kamei keeping moving, preventing Zonta from controlling successfully.
Kamei pulls Zonta in close to prevent any damage.
Zonta stands up over Kamei, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kamei not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kamei has his hands on Zonta's head, controlling the position.
Zonta connects with a couple of short punches.
Kamei avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4#
Kamei is trying to keep Zonta in close.
Kamei controlling Zonta's posture.
Kamei trying to keep a closed guard but Zonta is proving a slippery customer.
Kamei avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zonta is working Kamei over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Zonta throwing strikes from guard but Kamei blocks nicely.
Zonta looking to pass the guard.
We've been hearing that Zonta has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Zonta trying to control but Kamei is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Zonta dominated that round.
That's time! Zonta's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kamei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kamei lands a nice looking body shot.
Zonta looks to score with a jab to the body but Kamei is just out of range.
Zonta ducks under a wild hook from Kamei.
A jab lands there for Kamei.
Zonta is looking to wear down Kamei with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kamei smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kamei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zonta manages to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Zonta tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kamei scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kamei lands with a shot to the body.
Kamei has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Koichi Kamei seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kamei throws a hook to the side of Zonta's head but Zonta sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kamei shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Zonta eats them both and turns towards Kamei to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kamei throws a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kamei smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kamei lands a nice hook to Zonta's body. Zonta takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Zonta on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A shot to the liver by Kamei. Beautiful body shot.
Kamei lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zonta at a distance.
Zonta jabs at Kamei's body.
Kamei works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T1#
Kamei tests Zonta's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kamei blocks a leg kick.#CL#
Zonta gets a clinch.
Kamei blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kamei doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zonta has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kamei after a bit of a struggle.
Zonta tries to throw a body punch but Kamei avoids it by throwing Zonta back against the cage.
Kamei misses with some punches.
Zonta tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kamei avoids it.
Peter Zonta has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kamei.
Kamei lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kamei swings wildly with an uppercut but Zonta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zonta changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kamei fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kamei scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kamei scores with a jab.
Kamei digs a good body shot into Zonta's ribs.#T2#
Kamei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zonta was well out of range. Poor timing from Kamei.
Peter Zonta is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kamei just misses with a punch to the body.
Kamei throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zonta.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zonta staying out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from Zonta on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zonta jabs at Kamei's body.
Peter Zonta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zonta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kamei manages to avoid it.
Zonta misses with a wild body shot.
Kamei connects with a body shot.
Zonta ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zonta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kamei.
#TD#
Zonta fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kamei to the ground. Zonta is now in Kamei's guard.
Kamei wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Zonta throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zonta with a nice head shot there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zonta accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Zonta pushes down on Kamei's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kamei trying to control from the bottom.
Zonta working Kamei over with strikes.
Zonta not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Zonta wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kamei keeps working.
Kamei is looking for a sweep. Zonta is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zonta is keen to just control but Kamei is a slippery customer.
Zonta throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kamei avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zonta. #T4#
Zonta with the ground and pound but Kamei uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Kamei has control of Zonta's left arm, preventing Zonta from doing any damage.
Zonta wants to control from the top but Kamei keeps moving.
Zonta has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Zonta is fighting to break Kamei's control of his arms but Kamei is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Zonta is looking to work some ground and pound but Kamei has wrist control.
Zonta trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kamei has his hands on Zonta's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Zonta rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kamei moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Koichi Kamei showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Kamei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zonta.
Zonta digs a good body shot into Kamei's ribs.
Zonta misses with a double jab
and Kamei counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A punch combination from Zonta misses.
Kamei showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zonta.
Zonta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zonta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kamei avoids a punch combination nicely.
#CL#
Zonta clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zonta misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zonta tries to throw a body punch but Kamei avoids it by throwing Zonta back against the cage.
Kamei is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Zonta is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kamei is defending well for now.#T1#
Nice body punch from Kamei.
Kamei lands a body shot in the clinch.
Zonta scores with a hook to the body.
A short left from Kamei.
Stalling in the clinch from Kamei.
Kamei is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Zonta is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kamei is defending well.
Kamei takes a shot to the head.
Zonta throws a punch but it's blocked by Kamei.
Kamei throws a punch but it's blocked by Zonta.
Kamei misses with a punch to the body.
Zonta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kamei is working Zonta over against the cage.
Zonta trying to land knees to the body.
Kamei lands an uppercut.
Zonta working aggressively here.
Zonta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kamei misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T2#
Zonta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zonta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kamei makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kamei lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kamei is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Zonta is keeping busy.
Come on Zonta - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kamei lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kamei tries to stall but Zonta uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kamei on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kamei throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zontas head.
Zonta lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zonta can't find room to land a body shot as Kamei controls the action.
Kamei stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kamei misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kamei.
Zonta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T3#
Zonta lands a shoulder strike.
Zonta blocks a body shot from Kamei.
Kamei pushes Zonta back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kamei is stalling here.
Kamei lands a body shot.
Kamei throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zontas head.
Zonta throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Zonta.
Kamei blocks an uppercut.
Kamei lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zonta backwards.
Kamei lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zonta backwards.
Zonta landing knees to the body.
Zonta throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kameis head.
Kamei tries a body shot but Zonta blocks it.
Kamei stops a takedown attempt from Zonta.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zonta can't find room to land a body shot as Kamei controls the action.
Zonta tries to score a body lock takedown but Kamei shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Zonta. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Kamei lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zonta backwards.
Zonta will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kamei up against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A left hand lands to the body for Kamei.
Zonta can't find room to land a body shot as Kamei controls the action.
Zonta misses with some punches.
Kamei scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zonta wants to take the fight to the mat but Kamei manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kamei pushes Zonta back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Zonta.
Zonta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zonta takes a shot to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Zonta tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kamei avoids it.
A hook to the body from Zonta.
Zonta is working for takedown but Kamei is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kamei lands a shoulder strike.
Kamei lands with a right to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Koichi Kamei comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kamei 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koichi Kamei!
Koichi Kamei made sure to mention his sponsor, Urban Fighter in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
SYN 901 Sector vs. Ko Nachi
Date: May 28, 2022 |
#R1#
A jab lands there for Vaiduoklis.
Zonta scores with a hook to the body. Vaiduoklis takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Zonta misses the shot to the body.
Vaiduoklis throws a half hearted mid kick.
Zonta tests Vaiduoklis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zonta scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vaiduoklis in his tracks.
Vaiduoklis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zonta ducks under a wild hook from Vaiduoklis.
Zonta looks to score with a jab to the body but Vaiduoklis is just out of range.
Good leg kick by Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis throws a low kick, looking for Zonta's leg but Zonta calmly moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vaiduoklis darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Vaiduoklis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zonta.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zonta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vaiduoklis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zonta moves away.
Vaiduoklis moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Zonta misses the shot to the body.
Vaiduoklis throws a looping overhand right but Zonta ducks down to avoid it.
Vaiduoklis misses with a low kick.
Zonta does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #T1#
Vaiduoklis throws a low kick but Zonta moves out of range easily.
Vaiduoklis throws a nice inside leg kick.
Vaiduoklis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zonta appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Vaiduoklis throws an overhand right that lands on Zonta's shoulder, as Zonta tries to avoid the shot.
Zonta let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#TD2#
Zonta scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Zonta sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vaiduoklis defending well though.
Zonta throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Zonta thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vaiduoklis's head.
Vaiduoklis holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Zonta wants to control but Vaiduoklis is keeping him busy.
Zonta not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Vaiduoklis won't allow Zonta to pass to mount.
Zonta thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vaiduoklis's head.
Vaiduoklis manages to get to full guard.
Zonta postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
Vaiduoklis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Zonta postures up in Vaiduoklis's guard and throws a big left but Vaiduoklis blocks it.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Zonta working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Vaiduoklis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Zonta throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zonta misses with a hook
and Vaiduoklis counters with an outside leg kick.
Zonta connects with a body shot.
Zonta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vaiduoklis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zonta dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zonta takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Vaiduoklis scores with a punch to the head.
Zonta avoids the body shot from Vaiduoklis.
Zonta is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Vaiduoklis rather than just go for the knockout.
Zonta connects with a body shot.
Zonta moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T3#
Zonta lands a jab.
Zonta misses with a wild combination.
Vaiduoklis fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Zonta tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vaiduoklis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zonta. Vaiduoklis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vaiduoklis quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Zonta chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Vaiduoklis can pounce on him.
Nice body kick there by Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Zonta throws a body shot but no joy.
Zonta takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Juodasis Vaiduoklis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vaiduoklis misses with a hook.
Zonta only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Zonta moves out of range of the strikes.
A punch combination from Vaiduoklis misses.
Zonta swings widly with a right hand
and Vaiduoklis counters with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice inside leg kick there by Vaiduoklis. That's going to slow Zonta down. #T4#
Vaiduoklis misses with a left hand
and Zonta counters with a straight right hand.
Vaiduoklis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vaiduoklis scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zonta doesn't seem bothered though.
Vaiduoklis takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Vaiduoklis misses with a lunging right hand
and Zonta counters with a three punch combo that has Vaiduoklis backing up. Vaiduoklis nods at Zonta to acknowledge the strikes.
Vaiduoklis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zonta stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zonta.
Vaiduoklis bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Zonta's head.
Zonta shoots in looking for a takedown. Vaiduoklis tries to sprawl out of it but Zonta keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vaiduoklis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Vaiduoklis cracks Zonta with a good jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zonta misses with a few strikes there.
Zonta with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Vaiduoklis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zonta moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Juodasis Vaiduoklis will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Vaiduoklis avoids the body shot from Zonta.
Good leg kick by Vaiduoklis.
Zonta looks to land a combination but Vaiduoklis avoids it well.
Vaiduoklis swings for the body but Zonta moves out of range.
Zonta moves out of range of the strikes.
Vaiduoklis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zonta manages to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Zonta misses.
Vaiduoklis lands a nice hook to Zonta's body. Zonta takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Vaiduoklis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zonta swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A bone on bone clash there as Zonta blocks the leg kick.
Vaiduoklis slips under a jab.
Zonta blocks a jab.
Vaiduoklis looks to land a body kick but Zonta moved away.
Vaiduoklis throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zonta swinging wildly here.
Zonta goes for a double leg but Vaiduoklis avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Vaiduoklis continues to drive forward.
Vaiduoklis throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A jab from Zonta misses.
Zonta will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T1#
Vaiduoklis misses with a low kick.
Vaiduoklis throws a low kick, looking for Zonta's leg but Zonta calmly moves out of range.
A nice side step and Zonta releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Zonta tries to clinch but Vaiduoklis moves out of range.
Vaiduoklis tries a low kick but Zonta avoids it.
Zonta throws a right hand that Vaiduoklis ducks under and follows up with a left that Vaiduoklis also avoids with ease.
Vaiduoklis misses with a left hand
and Zonta counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL2#
Zonta has taken the fight to the clinch.
Zonta swings wildly with an uppercut but Vaiduoklis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zonta lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vaiduoklis backwards.
A short uppercut from Vaiduoklis.
Zonta lands a shot to the body.
Vaiduoklis misses with a punch on the inside.
Vaiduoklis working aggressively here.
Vaiduoklis stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Zonta trying to land knees to the body.
Vaiduoklis tries a body shot but Zonta blocks it.
Vaiduoklis working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
Vaiduoklis blocks an uppercut.
Zonta keeps control of Vaiduoklis as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Vaiduoklis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vaiduoklis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vaiduoklis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vaiduoklis looking to slow down the pace here.
Vaiduoklis blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Zonta.
Vaiduoklis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC#
Vaiduoklis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vaiduoklis thumps Zonta with a low kick.
Zonta tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Vaiduoklis counters with a nice leg kick.
Peter Zonta is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zonta motions for Vaiduoklis to come forward. Zonta throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zonta dives in and grabs Vaiduoklis's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vaiduoklis pushes down on Zonta's head and hops out.#TD2#
Zonta shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Zonta was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Zonta lands a nice forearm strike. #T3#
Zonta is looking to take a break and control but Vaiduoklis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ground and pound from Zonta seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Zonta throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sloppy strikes there by Zonta.
Vaiduoklis managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Zonta.
Zonta throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Vaiduoklis taking punishment in the form of punches.
#SUB2#
Zonta is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Vaiduoklis knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Zonta creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Vaiduoklis sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Zonta is looking to take a break and control but Vaiduoklis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zonta throws an elbow but Vaiduoklis slips to the side and avoids it well.
Peter Zonta has got the better of the ground game so far.
You can see the frustration on Vaiduoklis's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Zonta has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Zonta with the ground and pound but Vaiduoklis regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Vaiduoklis keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Vaiduoklis trying to control from the bottom.
Zonta throwing shots but Vaiduoklis is blocking nicely.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Peter Zonta will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
A big right from Vaiduoklis misses.
Vaiduoklis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vaiduoklis looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Zonta's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Zonta throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zonta walks forward, straight into a front kick from Vaiduoklis.
No luck for Zonta with that takedown attempt.
Vaiduoklis swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zonta looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vaiduoklis throws a half hearted mid kick.
Vaiduoklis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zonta was well out of range. Poor timing from Vaiduoklis.
As Vaiduoklis backs off Zonta throws a huge counter combo but Vaiduoklis manages to avoid it all.
Vaiduoklis connects with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vaiduoklis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vaiduoklis lands a right hook to the body.
Vaiduoklis takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Zonta blocks a jab.
Good exchange - Vaiduoklis coming out on top.
Vaiduoklis misses with a hook. Zonta ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Zonta fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Vaiduoklis was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Zonta.
Zonta has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Vaiduoklis.
Zonta fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Juodasis Vaiduoklis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Zonta.
Vaiduoklis lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zonta at a distance.
Vaiduoklis lands with a good body shot.
Vaiduoklis with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Vaiduoklis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zonta.
Zonta tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD2#
Zonta closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Vaiduoklis defending against the ground and pound.
An elbow from Zonta crashes against the mat.
Vaiduoklis is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
Zonta wants to control but Vaiduoklis is keeping him busy.
Sloppy strikes there by Zonta.
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!
Zonta advances to mount.
Vaiduoklis blocking the ground and pound.
Zonta with the ground and pound from mount.
Vaiduoklis holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Zonta tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
A nice elbow there by Zonta.
Zonta looking to ground and pound but Vaiduoklis is blocking nicely. #T3#
Vaiduoklis is in all sorts of trouble here.
Zonta looking to ground and pound but Vaiduoklis is blocking nicely.
Zonta throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Zonta punching from mount but Vaiduoklis doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The referee warns Vaiduoklis that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Vaiduoklis is bucking up trying to escape but Zonta cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Zonta in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Zonta fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Vaiduoklis tries to hold on but Zonta pushes him away.
Vaiduoklis taking shots to the head.
Zonta lands a big shot there that rocks Vaiduoklis but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Zonta raining down hammerfists from mount.#ROC2#Vaiduoklis is rocked!#T4#
Zonta landing shots from mount.
Oh Vaiduoklis is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zonta drops a big elbow. That's hurt Vaiduoklis! More shots from Zonta and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Zonta!
Peter Zonta very nearly forgot to thank Bondi MMA amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
SYN 895 Caunt vs. Sitsongrit
Date: May 01, 2022 |
#R1#
Way throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Zonta staying out of range there.
Nice shot lands for Way.
Zonta ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Zonta moves into range and connects with a jab.
Way connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Zonta lands with a right hand.
Way tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Zonta counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zonta works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Zonta has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Roosters Coop in the buildup to the fight.
Zonta uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Way.
Way throws a shot from downtown. Zonta moves away and avoids it.
Zonta throws a right and a left that Way avoids nicely.
Way tries to land a front kick but Zonta steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Zonta lands with a nice body punch.
Way throws a wild body kick that Zonta sees coming a mile off.
Way misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zonta.
Zonta misses with a body kick.
Way misses with a low kick.
Way takes a shot right to the bread basket.
No Way seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Way avoids the body shot from Zonta.
Zonta lands with a hook. Way tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Way takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Zonta misses with a jab, cross combination.
Way unleashes a big counter combination but Zonta bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T1#
The fighters circling - Way throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zonta punishes Way's body with a nice straight punch.
Way throws a leg kick
and Zonta counters with a nice uppercut.
Way throws a one two combo.
Zonta comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Way misses the target. #TD#
Zonta shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Way has one foot on Zonta's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Way swinging wildly here.
Way throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Zonta counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Zonta lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Way backs up against the cage.
Way shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #ROC#Way is rocked!
Zonta displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Way throws out the jab.
Way is still on wobbly legs! Can Zonta finish him?
Zonta's jab looks to have found its range, popping Way under the eye.
Zonta is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#TD#
Way gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Zonta to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T2#
Zonta throws an elbow that misses. Way uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Zonta's guard. Nice move by Way!#REVB#
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Way working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Zonta pulls Way in close to his closed guard and prevents Way from doing any damage or advancing position.
Way seems to have recovered his senses.
Zonta keeping moving, preventing Way from controlling successfully.
Way looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3#
Zonta keeping moving, preventing Way from controlling successfully.
Zonta looking to hit a scissor sweep but Way is one step ahead there.
Way is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Zonta 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.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Zonta pulls Way in close to prevent any damage.
Zonta looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Way trying to control the position from guard on top but Zonta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Zonta scores with a sloppy right hand. Way should have avoided that one.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Zonta lands a really nice looking cross but Way seems unphased.
Way comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Way fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zonta has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Way lands a jab to the head.
Way throws a right hand that Zonta ducks under and follows up with a left that Zonta also avoids with ease.
Zonta lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Way circles away quickly and effectively.
Zonta lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Peter Zonta will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##TD#
Zonta closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Way to the mat! Way manages to get full guard.
Zonta working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Way avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zonta throwing strikes but missing.
Zonta throws an elbow that misses. Way uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Zonta's guard. Nice move by Way!#REVB#
Way trying to control the position from guard on top but Zonta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zonta wants to stand but Way is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zonta wants to sweep here but Way controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Way wanted to stand there but Zonta had control of the position. #SU2#
Way stands and steps away. Zonta gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Way misses with a body shot.
Zonta ducks under a wild hook from Way.
Some wild striking there from Way.
Zonta showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Way.
Way avoids the body shot from Zonta.
No Way is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Way with a nice cross.
Way throws a shot from downtown. Zonta moves away and avoids it.
Zonta scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Way lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A punch combination from Way misses.
Way misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Zonta counters with a left to the body.
Zonta connects with the punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zonta lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Way backs up against the cage.
#T2#
Way misses with a double jab
and Zonta counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Peter Zonta is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zonta lands a jab-cross combination. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Zonta lands a body punch.
Way is breathing heavily.
Way wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zonta has him pressed against the cage.
Zonta is working Way over against the cage.
Zonta working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Zonta scores with a nice short uppercut.#TD#
Zonta has hold of one of Way's legs. Way is fighting the takedown attempt but Zonta gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Way preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Way wants to stand but Zonta is controlling the position.
Zonta wants to control from the top but Way keeps moving. #T3#
Zonta throws an elbow that misses. Way uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Zonta's guard. Nice move by Way!#REVB#
Zonta looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Way trying to control the position from guard on top but Zonta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zonta pulls Way in to control the position.
Zonta bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Way's guard. #REVR#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zonta accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Way wants to get back to his feet but Zonta is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Zonta missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4#
Way keeping moving, preventing Zonta from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Way avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zonta trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zonta looking to sit in guard and control but Way gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Way throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zonta wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Way trying to control but Zonta is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Zonta dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Way moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
#CL#
Zonta gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Way avoids a wild elbow strike from Zonta.
Way is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Zonta misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zonta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zonta prevents Way from breaking the clinch.
Zonta working aggressively here.
Zonta working aggressively here.
Way trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Way stalling in the clinch but Zonta improves position. #BC2#
Way's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zonta misses with a takedown attempt - Way sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Zonta backing away here, and Way unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Zonta lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Way circles away quickly and effectively.#T1#
Zonta fails in his attempt to clinch.
Way misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Way throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Way looks to land a combination. Zonta sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Way throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Way swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#TD#
Zonta decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Zonta not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Peter Zonta overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ground and pound from Zonta.
Way keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zonta thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Way's head.
Zonta slips a nice elbow through Way's hands, connecting with Way's forehead.
Zonta takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Zonta lands a nice short elbow.
Zonta thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T2#
Way tries to kick Zonta off but Zonta keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Zonta throwing shots but Way is blocking nicely.
Way blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zonta.
Zonta takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Way avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zonta.
Way blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zonta.
Zonta trying to control from half guard but Way is working away.
Zonta missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Zonta wants to lay and pray for a moment but Way keeps working.
Zonta lands strikes from half guard.#T3#
Zonta is keen to just control but Way is a slippery customer.
Zonta missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Zonta sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Way defending well though.
Zonta working over Way with some ground and pound. Way looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Zonta thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Zonta missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Zonta seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Way does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Zonta not doing much here.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Zonta jabs Way right on the nose. Way blinks but takes it well.
No Way has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zonta takes one on the button.
Zonta checks the leg kick.
Way stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Way wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Zonta. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Way tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zonta misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zonta misses with a wild body shot.
Way chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zonta can pounce on him.
Way tries to clinch but Zonta is having none of it.
Peter Zonta is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#TD#
Way gets caught napping as Zonta dives in and scores a takedown. Way manages to retain guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zonta not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Zonta trying to control the position from guard on top but Way is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zonta engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Zonta trying to control the position from guard on top but Way is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Zonta showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Zonta 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Zonta!
An out of breath and clearly excited Peter Zonta thanked Altitude Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
SYN 884 MacArthur vs. Bangin
Date: Mar 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Zonta.
Mazziotti slips a jab from Zonta.
Zonta slips a jab from Mazziotti.
Zonta takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Zonta takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mazziotti misses with a hook. Zonta ducked under it nicely.
Zonta takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mazziotti feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Zontas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Zonta defending well as Mazziotti loads up on a big left hand.
Zonta walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mazziotti lands an overhand right.
Domenico Mazziotti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Zonta looking to score a takedown here. Mazziotti is defending well but Zonta drives through and ends up in Mazziotti's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zonta with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mazziotti has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Mazziotti looking for a sweep. Not yet Mazziotti, not yet.
Zonta's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mazziotti really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mazziotti pulls Zonta in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Zonta preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Zonta thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mazziotti working a defensive guard here.
Zonta throwing strikes but missing.
Zonta postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zonta accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mazziotti swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Zonta.
Nice shot by Mazziotti.
Mazziotti is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Zonta throws out a powerful jab.#CUT2#It looks like Domenico Mazziotti has been cut.
Mazziotti bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mazziotti is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Zonta lands a really nice looking cross but Mazziotti seems unphased.
#ROC2#Mazziotti is rocked!#T2#
Mazziotti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mazziotti is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Zonta throws a jab when Mazziotti was well out of range.
Zonta takes one to the chin there.
Mazziotti throws a hook but Zonta avoids it easily.
Mazziotti scores with a hook to the body. Zonta takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zonta misses with a hook. Mazziotti ducked under it nicely. #TD2#
Zonta drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Mazziotti is trying to get back to his feet.
Zonta tries to advance to mount but Mazziotti instead regains half guard.
Mazziotti is trying to stand.
Mazziotti blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zonta.
Mazziotti desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB2#
Zonta is looking for a kimura but Mazziotti is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Zonta to get the leverage. #T3#
Mazziotti is trying is best to control the position here.
Mazziotti wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Zonta is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Zonta thows a huge punch but Mazziotti dodges it nicely.
Zonta wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mazziotti keeps working.
Mazziotti is looking for a sweep. Zonta is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zonta trying to control the action but Mazziotti is working from the bottom.
Zonta thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mazziotti's head.
Mazziotti is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Zonta is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Zonta there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zonta seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mazziotti does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Zonta thows a huge punch but Mazziotti dodges it nicely.
Mazziotti is pressing down on Zonta's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Zonta connects with a couple of short punches.
Zonta content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Zonta throwing strikes from guard but Mazziotti blocks nicely.
Zonta with a nice head shot there.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Zonta's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Zonta has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Zonta trying to control but Mazziotti is working from the bottom.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Zonta working his ground and pound in the gym.
Zonta throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mazziotti works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Domenico Mazziotti dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Domenico Mazziotti's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Mazziotti blocks a jab.
Zonta uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mazziotti.
Zonta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mazziotti changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Mazziotti misses the target.
Mazziotti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zonta.
Mazziotti misses with a hook. Zonta ducked under it nicely.
Zonta unleashes a big counter combination but Mazziotti bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Zonta misses with a takedown attempt - Mazziotti sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Zonta misses the target.
Mazziotti scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zonta doesn't seem bothered though.
Mazziotti lands with a cross.
Domenico Mazziotti is winning the standup battle so far.
Zonta takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mazziotti throws a hook but Zonta blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zonta takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Zonta misses with a two punch combination.
Zonta takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mazziotti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zonta gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mazziotti misses with a straight left. #T1#
Mazziotti throws a jab but it's blocked by Zonta.
Zonta throws a body punch but Mazziotti moves out of range.
Mazziotti throwing a counter right hand but Zonta manages to avoid it.
Mazziotti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zonta sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zonta moves away from the strike by Mazziotti.
Mazziotti looks to score with a jab to the body but Zonta is just out of range.
Mazziotti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zonta.
Mazziotti loads up on a big right hand but Zonta slips the punch.
Zonta swinging wildly here.
Zonta lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mazziotti circles away quickly and effectively.
Mazziotti works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mazziotti throws a lazy uppercut
and Zonta counters with a left and a right that stings Mazziotti.
Mazziotti lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mazziotti cracks Zonta with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mazziotti connects with a jab.
Zonta throws a jab when Mazziotti was well out of range.#CL2#
Zonta closes the distance and clinches.
Mazziotti lands a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zonta. #T2#
Mazziotti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zonta's elbow.
A shot in the inside from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti blocks an uppercut.
Mazziotti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mazziotti misses with some punches.
Zonta swings wildly with an uppercut but Mazziotti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mazziotti pushes Zonta back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Mazziotti breaks from the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Zonta.
Mazziotti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zonta can do to turn this around?
Zonta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mazziotti scores with a jab to the head.
Mazziotti lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Peter Zonta is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zonta waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mazziotti.
Zonta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Mazziotti misses the target.
Mazziotti lands a jab.
Mazziotti smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Zonta uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T3#
Mazziotti looks to land a left hand but Zonta moved out of range nicely.
Mazziotti throws a good cross that connects.
It looks like Mazziotti has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Zonta slips under a jab.
Zonta doesn't manage to clinch there - Mazziotti circles away.
Mazziotti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mazziotti looks to score with a jab to the body but Zonta is just out of range.
Nice body punch from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti throws a lazy right hand but Zonta sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zonta walks into a stiff left hand from Mazziotti.
Zonta takes a jab right on the kisser.
Zonta moves away from the strike by Mazziotti.
Zonta throws a counter combo.
Mazziotti misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Zonta counters by moving into the clinch.
Zonta prevents Mazziotti from breaking the clinch.
Mazziotti prevents a body shot from Zonta.
Zonta blocking some punches.
#TD2#
Zonta has clasped his hands together around Mazziotti's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zonta postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Zonta controls the position. #T4#
Mazziotti defending against the ground and pound.
Zonta throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Mazziotti is trying to get back to half guard.
Zonta works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Mazziotti takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Mazziotti dodges the ground and pound from Zonta.
Zonta working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
An elbow from Zonta crashes against the mat.
Mazziotti managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Zonta.
Mazziotti manages to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zonta not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Zonta trying to control the action but Mazziotti is working from the bottom.
Mazziotti tries to get to full guard but Zonta has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Domenico Mazziotti dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Domenico Mazziotti'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#
Nice uppercut there from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Zonta counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mazziotti thinking.
Zonta fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mazziotti checks it well.
Mazziotti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zonta.
Zonta tries to clinch but Mazziotti is having none of it.
Mazziotti slaps away a takedown attempt from Zonta, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zonta looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mazziotti jabs at Zonta's body.
Mazziotti jabs at Zonta's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zonta throws a series of punches but Mazziotti moves out of range.
Mazziotti lands a right hook to the body.
Mazziotti moves out of range of the strikes.
Mazziotti moves out of range of the strikes.
Zonta tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mazziotti paws at him with a jab and circles away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mazziotti.#T1#
Zonta takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Zonta on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mazziotti connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mazziotti throws a big shot that misses.
Domenico Mazziotti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mazziotti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zonta. #CL2#
Zonta pushes Mazziotti up against the cage in a clinch.
Zonta is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Mazziotti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mazziotti lands with a left to the head.
Mazziotti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#TD2#
Zonta lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Mazziotti kicks off Zonta and gets to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mazziotti misses with a straight right.
Mazziotti lands with a right hand.
Mazziotti uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Zonta has time to react.
Mazziotti moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Zonta tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mazziotti manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mazziotti was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mazziotti defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zonta.
Zonta tries to bum rush Mazziotti with a series of wild strikes but Mazziotti uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zonta takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Mazziotti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mazziotti just misses with a punch to the body.
Zonta wants to clinch.
Mazziotti tests Zonta's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Peter Zonta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mazziotti lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mazziotti takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Zonta is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mazziotti.
Mazziotti takes one to the chin there.
Zonta fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mazziotti is looking to counter punch.
A punch lands to the side of Zonta 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nice jab there from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti connects with a looping right hand.
Zonta fails to land the takedown.
Domenico Mazziotti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Zonta.#T3#
Zonta misses with a double jab.
Mazziotti scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mazziotti with a hook.
Zonta drops his hands momentarily and Mazziotti takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mazziotti scores with a jab to the head.
Mazziotti cracks Zonta with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mazziotti sizes up Zonta with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mazziotti throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Zonta misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mazziotti on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zonta misses with a low kick as Mazziotti jumps back.
Good standup being displayed there by Mazziotti as he connects with a hook.
Zonta tries a low kick but Mazziotti avoids it.
Zonta walks into a straight right hand from Mazziotti.
A telegraphed right hand from Mazziotti misses the target.
Mazziotti digs a good hook to Zonta's body.
Mazziotti lands a body shot.
#T4#
Mazziotti dips to his left and cracks Zonta with an uppercut!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Zonta 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 Mazziotti has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mazziotti and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mazziotti scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mazziotti on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Zonta throws a hook but Mazziotti blocks it.
Jab from Mazziotti.
Zonta doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mazziotti scores with a crisp jab that stopped Zonta in his tracks.
Mazziotti fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zonta on the side of the head.
Mazziotti lunges at Zonta with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zonta's hand.
Mazziotti throws a body shot but no joy.
Mazziotti scores with a nice head shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mazziotti.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zonta throws a lazy right hand but Mazziotti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mazziotti was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Zonta takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mazziotti throws a hook to the side of Zonta's head but Zonta sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zonta throws a right hand that Mazziotti ducks under and follows up with a left that Mazziotti also avoids with ease.
And that's the end of the fight!
Domenico Mazziotti showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mazziotti, 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Domenico Mazziotti!
Domenico Mazziotti made sure to mention his sponsor, Paddy's Enhancing Drugs (160Q) in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
SYN 877 Valentines Massacre
Date: Feb 13, 2022 |
#R1#
Kamei looks to score with a jab to the body but Zonta is just out of range.
Zonta is looking to counter punch.
Kamei jabs Zonta right on the nose. Zonta blinks but takes it well.
Zonta swings for the body but Kamei moves out of range.
Zonta moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Zonta misses.
Zonta displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kamei throws out the jab.
Zonta tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kamei manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zonta dives in for a single leg takedown but Kamei sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kamei working aggressively here.
Zonta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zonta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kamei looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Zonta drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zonta misses with a body punch.
A short left from Kamei.
Kamei trying to control the position but instead, Zonta has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kamei into the cage.
Kamei tries to throw a body punch but Zonta avoids it by throwing Kamei back against the cage. #T1#
Kamei goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zonta misses with some punches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Zonta fails to land.
Zonta is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Zonta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kamei lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zonta or not. #BC2#
Kamei manages to break the clinch.
#TD#
Zonta gets the takedown into side control.
Kamei regains half guard.
Kamei is refusing to be controlled, as Zonta sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zonta working the head and body with strikes.
Kamei is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Zonta's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Zonta's back!
Kamei is hanging on to Zonta's back as he tries to escape.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Kamei controlling the positon.
Zonta trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T2#
Kamei is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Zonta looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Zonta is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Kamei controlling well, preventing Zonta from escaping the position.
Zonta is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Kamei.
Kamei has the hooks in. Zonta is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T3#
Good control from Kamei.
Kamei is continuing to stall.
Zonta just trying to survive but Kamei is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Kamei slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#T4#
Zonta is trying to break free.
Zonta looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
What can Zonta do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Zonta wants to escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Koichi Kamei dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Kamei with a nice cross.
Zonta throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kamei counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from Zonta misses.
Zonta fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zonta tries to close the distance and clinch but Kamei swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kamei throws a big shot that misses.
Zonta went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Zonta throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Peter Zonta is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kamei pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kamei with a jab.
Zonta pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zonta displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kamei throws out the jab.
Kamei has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Zonta is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Zonta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kamei.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zonta shoots and misses
and Kamei counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zonta looks for a takedown but Kamei sprawls well.
Zonta on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kamei fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zonta looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1#
Kamei scores with a punch to the head.
Kamei misses with a hook. Zonta ducked under it nicely.
Zonta tries to counter by clinching up but Kamei breaks away and moves out of range.
Kamei avoids the body shot from Zonta.
Kamei misses with a wild body shot.
Kamei has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zonta slips under a jab from Kamei.
Zonta throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kamei scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kamei scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zonta doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice defenses there by Kamei.
Kamei looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A punch lands to the side of Kamei 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Zonta tries for a takedown but Kamei circles away easily
and Kamei counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Zonta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kamei lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kamei.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zonta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kamei manages to avoid it.
Kamei throws a hook but Zonta avoids it easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kamei.
Kamei throws a hook but Zonta blocks it.#CL#
Zonta darts in and clinches Kamei up against the cage.#T2#
Kamei is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Zonta is keeping busy.
Kamei works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kamei lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Kamei breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kamei getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Zonta throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kamei fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A little feinted left hand from Zonta on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kamei uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zonta.
Kamei lands with an uppercut that bounces Zonta off the cage and back into range.
Kamei throws the left hand but Zonta avoids the punch easily.
Donk. Kamei catches Zonta right on the button with a cross.
Zonta misses with a left hand
and Kamei connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zonta looks to land a left hand but Kamei moved out of range nicely.
Zonta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kamei stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kamei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zonta.
Zonta throwing a counter right hand but Kamei manages to avoid it.
Koichi Kamei seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Zonta slips under a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Zonta on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kamei tests Zonta's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kamei lands with a good body shot.
Kamei throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kamei moves out of range as Zonta strikes.
Zonta is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kamei sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kamei with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kamei dodges the punch combination from Zonta.
Kamei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zonta.
Kamei showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zonta.
Zonta throws a body punch but Kamei moves out of range.
Kamei swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kamei has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A big left from Zonta misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kamei! But no joy.
Kamei throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Zonta on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
No joy there for Zonta, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T4#
Zonta goes for a double leg but Kamei avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kamei continues to drive forward.#BC2#
Kamei manages to break the clinch.
Kamei throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zonta stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kamei scores with a hook to the body. Zonta takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Zonta shoots in and drives through. Kamei sprawls well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kamei stuffs the takedown.
Kamei stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Zonta scores with a jab to the head.
Kamei connects with a looping right hand.
Zonta misses with a two punch combination.
Kamei will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kamei throws a series of punches but Zonta avoids them all with ease.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kamei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zonta.
Zonta throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Kamei to counter with a crisp jab.
Kamei swings for the body but Zonta moves out of range.
Zonta takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Koichi Kamei showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Zonta takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kamei slaps away a takedown attempt from Zonta, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kamei looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kamei keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kamei scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kamei comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kamei missing with a left hand there. Zonta was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zonta misses with the combination.
Kamei appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Zonta takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamei scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kamei looks to land a left hand but Zonta moved out of range nicely.
Kamei connects with a nice looking jab.
Kamei scores with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zonta swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Kamei takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kamei throws a body punch but Zonta moves out of range.
Zonta misses with a low kick.
Zonta misses the jab.
Zonta takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kamei lands a right hook to the body.
Zonta walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Zonta looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kamei throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kamei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zonta was well out of range. Poor timing from Kamei.
Zonta avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zonta is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Kamei's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Kamei slips a straight right by Zonta.
Kamei throws out a counter right but Zonta avoids it with no problem.
Zonta throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Kamei counter with a right hand.
A left lands for Kamei.
Zonta on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kamei throws a right hand that misses
#CL#
and Zonta holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T2#
Zonta misses with an elbow strike.
#BC2#
Kamei breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zonta wants to clinch up but Kamei keeps it at a distance.
Zonta looks to land a combination but Kamei avoids it well.
Kamei looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zonta defending well as Kamei loads up on a big left hand.
Kamei scores with the left hand. Zonta knows he should have avoided that one.
Zonta drops his hands momentarily and Kamei takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Zonta closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Peter Zonta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zonta takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kamei slips a jab and a cross from Zonta.
Kamei dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Koichi Kamei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kamei takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Zonta misses with a two punch combination.
Zonta takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kamei lands a jab to Zonta's midsection.
Kamei feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Zontas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Zonta misses with a double jab
and Zonta takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Kamei changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kamei looks to score with a jab to the body but Zonta is just out of range.
Koichi Kamei is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kamei lands a jab-cross combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kamei. Zonta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kamei takes a swing at Zonta's ribcage but misses.
Zonta missing with a left hand there. Kamei was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kamei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Koichi Kamei is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kamei blocks a jab.
A punch combination from Kamei misses.
Zonta throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kamei's waist but Kamei gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zonta off to one side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kamei! But no joy.
Zonta looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CL#
Zonta closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Kamei escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kamei lands a nice looking body shot.
Zonta takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kamei slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kamei looks to land a combination. Zonta sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Zonta misses with an uppercut. Kamei saw that one coming.
Kamei swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice straight punches there by Kamei. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kamei.
Kamei staying out of range there.
Zonta gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kamei misses with a left hand
and Zonta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zonta on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kamei misses with a body shot.
Zonta shoots in and drives through. Kamei sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Zonta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right-left combo lands from Zonta.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zonta shoots and misses
and Kamei connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zonta throws a predictable looking body shot
and Zonta takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kamei fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kamei walks into a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Koichi Kamei comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kamei 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koichi Kamei!
Koichi Kamei really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Urban Fighter logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
SYN 873 Maluga vs. Babinski
Date: Jan 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Honey looks to land a combination. Zonta sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Honey looks to land a right hand but Zonta moved out of range.
Zonta is looking to counter punch.
Honey on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Honey misses with a wild body shot.
Zonta feints and then cracks Honey's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Honey down.
Honey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zonta moves in looking to clinch but Honey pushes him off.
Honey pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Zonta was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Honey wants to clinch.
Zonta slips a jab from Honey.
A swing and a miss from Honey.
Honey avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Honey is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zonta throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Honey lands an overhand right.
Hugh Honey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Honey misses with an uppercut.
Zonta seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#TD#
Zonta drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#T1#
Zonta creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Honey sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Zonta is looking to take a break and control but Honey is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Honey tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Zonta wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Honey is not content to let Zonta control the position.
Zonta scoring with punches from side control.
Zonta working the ground and pound but Honey is defending the strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Honey is not content to let Zonta control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zonta is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Honey is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T2#
Honey defending against the ground and pound.
Zonta grinds an elbow into Honey's temple.
Zonta working the strikes but Honey uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Honey blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zonta.
Still in half guard, Zonta seems content to control.
Zonta throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Honey avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zonta.
Honey is trying to maintain the position but Zonta is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Honey manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Zonta with a nice head shot there.
Zonta trying to control but Honey is working from the bottom.
Zonta throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Honey works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Zonta trying to control but Honey is working from the bottom.
Honey preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Zonta throwing strikes but missing.
Zonta is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Zonta is looking to work some ground and pound but Honey has wrist control.
Zonta with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zonta trying to control but Honey is working from the bottom.
Honey preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Zonta is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Honey is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Honey has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Honey being controlled here momentarily. #T4#
Zonta controls Honey momentarily but Honey frees himself.
Honey controlling from the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Peter Zonta will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Honey misses with a wild body shot.
Honey throws a series of punches but Zonta moves out of range.
Zonta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Honey.
Zonta scores with a nice right hand.
Zonta wants to clinch.
Zonta misses with a leg kick.
Honey avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD#
Zonta closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Honey did well to prevent Zonta getting side control.
Honey keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Zonta thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Honey's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zonta not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Zonta seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Honey does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Zonta working Honey over with strikes.
Zonta sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Honey defending well though.
Zonta missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1#
Zonta not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've been hearing that Zonta has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Zonta throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Zonta slips a nice elbow through Honey's hands, connecting with Honey's forehead.
Peter Zonta overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zonta thows a huge punch but Honey dodges it nicely.
Zonta missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Zonta trying to control the action but Honey is working from the bottom.
Honey is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Zonta scores with a couple of nice shots.
Zonta seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Honey does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Zonta lands with a punch from half guard.
Zonta throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Zonta throwing shots but Honey is blocking nicely. #T2#
Zonta is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Zonta lands with a punch from half guard.
Zonta throws a strike but Honey avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Zonta throws an elbow that misses. Honey uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Zonta's guard. Nice move by Honey!#REVB#
Zonta looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zonta has control of Honey's left arm, preventing Honey from doing any damage.
Honey preventing the sweep.
Honey stays in close to Zonta's body and controls the position.
Honey trying to control the position from guard on top but Zonta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Zonta is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Zonta thows a huge punch but Honey dodges it nicely.
Zonta working Honey over with strikes.
Zonta throwing shots but Honey is blocking nicely.
Zonta stalling away here and it's allowed Honey to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Zonta in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zonta throws a big elbow that misses.
Honey 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.
Zonta wants to control from the top but Honey keeps moving. #T4#
Zonta postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zonta postures up and lands a big shot to Honey's brow.
Zonta sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Honey's guard.
Zonta keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Honey is holding on to half guard well.
Zonta not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Zonta is trying to control. Honey wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Zonta throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Zonta is looking to stall here but Honey recovers full guard.
Zonta controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Zonta dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Honey misses with an uppercut. #CL#
Zonta has Honey up against the cage in a clinch.
Honey swings wildly with an uppercut but Zonta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Honey takes a shot to the head.
Zonta lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zonta can't get the takedown.
Zonta blocking some punches.
Honey prevents the takedown attempt.
Honey tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zonta's elbow.
Zonta lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Honey backwards.
Honey lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Honey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zonta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zonta lands a body shot in the clinch.
Honey blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Zonta fails to land.
Honey slows down the pace here.
#T1#
Zonta lands with a right to the head.
Zonta keeps control of Honey as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Zonta throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Honeys head.
A short uppercut from Honey.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zonta.
Zonta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zonta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Honey misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zonta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zonta is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Honey can do to turn this around?
Zonta working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Honey's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Zonta lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zonta tries to throw a body punch but Honey avoids it by throwing Zonta back against the cage.
Zonta misses with some punches.
Honey misses with a punch on the inside.
Honey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#TD#
Zonta tightens his grip and picks Honey up, before dumping him to the ground. Honey manages to land in guard. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zonta wants to control from the top but Honey keeps moving.
Honey tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zonta trying to control the position from guard on top but Honey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Honey not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zonta passes Honey's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
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. Zonta connects with a nice short shot to Honey's temple.
Zonta sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Honey defending well though.
Zonta thows a huge punch but Honey dodges it nicely.
Zonta throwing shots but Honey is blocking nicely.
Zonta throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
Zonta missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Zonta is trying to work for a kimura but Honey is defending well.
Zonta lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Zonta throwing shots but Honey is blocking nicely.
Zonta sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Honey defending well though.
Zonta throwing shots but Honey is blocking nicely.
Still in half guard, Zonta seems content to control.
Honey moves into full guard.
Zonta is looking to work some ground and pound but Honey has wrist control.#T4#
Zonta loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Zonta throws a big right hand that misses.
Zonta missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Peter Zonta is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Honey being controlled here, momentarily.
Zonta with a nice head shot there.
Zonta throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zonta trying to control but Honey is working from the bottom.
Zonta postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hugh Honey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zonta trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Zonta showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Zonta, 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Zonta!
Peter Zonta really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Altitude Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
SYN 869 Kilo vs. Knox II
Date: Jan 16, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Zonta pushes Urameshi up against the cage in a clinch.
Urameshi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zonta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zonta misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Urameshi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zonta darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT2#It looks like Yusuke Urameshi has been cut.
Zonta misses with an uppercut. Urameshi saw that one coming.
Zonta has his takedown stuffed
and Urameshi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Urameshi throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Zonta was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A shot to the body from Urameshi misses
and Zonta counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Zonta swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Urameshi counters with a right hand to the body.
Zonta fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Urameshi looks to score with a jab to the body but Zonta is just out of range.
A slow jab from Urameshi misses its intended target.
Zonta misses with a body shot.
Urameshi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Urameshi circles away from the clinch attempt
and Urameshi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Urameshi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zonta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Urameshi.
Zonta swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zonta staying out of range there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Urameshi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Urameshi. Zonta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zonta ducks under a wild hook from Urameshi.
Urameshi scores with a nice head shot.
Urameshi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zonta manages to avoid it.
Urameshi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Urameshi scores with the left hand. Zonta knows he should have avoided that one. #CL2#
Zonta has managed to clinch.
Urameshi misses with a body punch.
Urameshi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zontas head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Urameshi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Urameshi blocks an uppercut.
#T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Urameshi.
A right handed body shot lands from Urameshi.
Zonta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Urameshi's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Urameshi.
Zonta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zonta lands with a left to the head.
Urameshi misses with a punch on the inside.
Urameshi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Urameshi working aggressively here.
Urameshi throws a head punch that misses.
Zonta blocking some punches.
Zonta drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Urameshi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Yusuke Urameshi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Zonta.
Urameshi prevents the takedown attempt.
Zonta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zonta scores with a shoulder strike.
Zonta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zonta gets through Urameshi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#TD2#
Urameshi is fighting off a takedown attempt but Zonta is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Urameshi to the mat. Urameshi regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Urameshi wants to stand but Zonta is controlling the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Zonta's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T3##ES#
Urameshi has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Zonta off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #TD2#
Zonta looking to score a takedown here. Urameshi is defending well but Zonta drives through and ends up in Urameshi's guard.
Urameshi is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Zonta is controlling him.
Zonta stands up over Urameshi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #ES#
Urameshi scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Zonta throws a left and a right that both miss
and Urameshi counters with a stiff right hand.
Zonta steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Urameshi.
Peter Zonta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zonta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Urameshi moves away.
A punch lands to the side of Zonta 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Urameshi misses the shot to the body.
Zonta misses the body punch
and Urameshi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zonta throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Urameshi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Urameshi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Urameshi 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.
Zonta jabs at Urameshi's body.
Zonta swings for the body but Urameshi moves out of range.
Zonta cracks Urameshi with a good jab.
Urameshi swings widly with a right hand
and Zonta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fighters circling - Zonta throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Urameshi lands a lovely overhand right.
Zonta throws a right hand that Urameshi ducks under and follows up with a left that Urameshi also avoids with ease.
Zonta doesn't manage to clinch there - Urameshi circles away.
Urameshi misses with a wild body shot.
Zonta is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Urameshi rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice defenses there by Zonta.
Urameshi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Urameshi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zonta will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yusuke Urameshi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yusuke Urameshi'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#
A slow jab from Zonta misses its intended target.
Urameshi just misses with a punch to the body.
Urameshi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zonta looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Zonta throws a good cross that connects.
Zonta on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Urameshi throws out a loose jab but Zonta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zonta looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zonta lands a head shot.
Zonta swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Urameshi counters with a straight right hand.
Urameshi scores with a body shot.
Urameshi misses the shot to the body.
Urameshi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zonta scores with a crisp jab that stopped Urameshi in his tracks.
Zonta throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Urameshi lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Urameshi's corner calls for a 1-2. Urameshi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T1#
Nice body punch from Urameshi.
Zonta misses with a hook
and Urameshi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yusuke Urameshi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Urameshi misses with a wild body shot.
Zonta is looking for the big counter here.
Zonta slips a jab from Urameshi.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Urameshi.
Urameshi takes a swing at Zonta's ribcage but misses.
Zonta rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Urameshi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zonta tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Urameshi is able to avoid easily.
Zonta misses with a looping right.
Zonta throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Urameshi counters with a straight right hand.
Zonta moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Zonta shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Peter Zonta is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zonta throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Urameshi counters with a stiff right 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!
Zonta staying out of range there.
Zonta has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T2#
A punch combination from Zonta misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Urameshi misses the target.
Urameshi misses with a wild body shot.
Zonta slips under a jab.
Zonta just misses with a punch to the body.
Urameshi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Urameshi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zonta.
Urameshi lands with a good body shot.
Zonta throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Urameshi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Urameshi just misses with a punch to the body.
Urameshi looks to score with a jab to the body but Zonta is just out of range.
Urameshi moves forwards but Zonta connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Zonta shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Urameshi as he jumps to the side.
Zonta shoots in for a takedown but Urameshi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Zonta fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Urameshi is out of range. #CL2#
Zonta rushes Urameshi and presses him up against the cage.#T3#
Urameshi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Urameshi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Urameshi takes an elbow to the temple.
I was talking to Urameshi's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Zonta misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zonta.
Zonta lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Zonta.
Zonta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A hook to the body from Urameshi.
Zonta throws a punch but it's blocked by Urameshi.
Urameshi misses with the head strike.
Zonta lands with a right to the head.
Zonta tries a body shot but Urameshi blocks it.
Urameshi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Zonta lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Urameshi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zonta has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Urameshi after a bit of a struggle.
Yusuke Urameshi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Zonta.
Zonta is breathing heavily.
Urameshi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Urameshi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Peter Zonta seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Zonta lands a left hand.
Zonta blocks a body shot from Urameshi. #T4#
Urameshi is leaning against Zonta and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Urameshi lands a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Urameshi.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Urameshi.
Urameshi lands a left hand.
Zonta blocking some punches.
Zonta is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Urameshi lands a shoulder strike.
Zonta misses with a punch to the body.
Zonta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Urameshi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Urameshi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zonta blocks an uppercut.
Zonta has a couple of punches blocked by Urameshi.
Urameshi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Urameshi tries to throw a body punch but Zonta avoids it by throwing Urameshi back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zonta tries to land a knee to the head but Urameshi blocks with his arms.
Urameshi lands an uppercut.
Urameshi misses with a body punch.
#BC#
Urameshi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zonta throws an off balance right hand
and Urameshi counters with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yusuke Urameshi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Yusuke Urameshi's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Nice straight punches there by Urameshi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Urameshi.
Urameshi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A slow jab from Zonta misses its intended target.
Zonta defending well as Urameshi loads up on a big left hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Urameshi as he connects with a hook.
Jab from Urameshi.
Zonta misses with a body punch
and Urameshi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zonta tries to bum rush Urameshi with a series of wild strikes but Urameshi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zonta misses with the combination.
Urameshi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A cross from Urameshi lands.
Zonta throws a right hand that misses
and Urameshi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Urameshi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sloppy strikes from Zonta. Those never looked like landing. #T1#
Zonta misses with a hook
letting Urameshi counter with a right hand.
Urameshi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Urameshi throws a jab but it's blocked by Zonta.
Zonta uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Urameshi.
Zonta will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
An attempted straight right counter from Urameshi misses the target.
Nice uppercut lands for Urameshi. That snapped Zonta's head back.
Zonta throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Urameshi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Urameshi just misses with a punch to the body.
Zonta tries to clinch but Urameshi moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Zonta.
Zonta throws the kick towards the body but Urameshi avoids it.
As Zonta looks to move away, Urameshi throws a big counter combo but Zonta just gets out of the way.#T2#
Urameshi scores with a hook to the body. Zonta takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Zonta takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Urameshi looks to score with a jab to the body but Zonta is just out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Urameshi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Urameshi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Yusuke Urameshi is winning the standup battle so far.
Urameshi lands a jab.
Peter Zonta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Urameshi slips a jab from Zonta.
A low kick from Zonta misses
and Urameshi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Urameshi lands with a hook. Zonta tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Zonta misses with a wild combination.
Urameshi catches Zonta with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Zonta rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Urameshi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T3#
Urameshi connects with the punch.
Zonta looks to clinch
and Urameshi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Zonta takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Urameshi misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Urameshi does it's job there.
Urameshi throws an overhand right that lands on Zonta's shoulder, as Zonta tries to avoid the shot.
Urameshi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zonta looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Urameshi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zonta.
Zonta takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Zonta tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Zonta takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Urameshi looks to throw the jab but Zonta is out of range.
Urameshi scores with a jab to the head.
#T4#
Zonta throws a body punch but Urameshi moves out of range.
Urameshi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Urameshi missing with a left hand there. Zonta was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zonta! But no joy.
Urameshi connects with a right hand. Zonta shakes it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Urameshi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice cross by Urameshi.
Urameshi stuns Zonta with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Some wild striking there from Zonta.
Yusuke Urameshi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Zonta is defended easily by Urameshi.
Zonta avoids the body shot from Urameshi.
Urameshi throws a body shot but no joy.
Urameshi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yusuke Urameshi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Urameshi 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yusuke Urameshi!
Yusuke Urameshi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SYN 862 Black Christmas
Date: Dec 25, 2021 |
#R1#
Zonta moves in looking to clinch but Neckbreaker pushes him off.
Neckbreaker jabs Zonta to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Neckbreaker lands a body shot.
Zonta lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Neckbreaker backs up against the ropes.
#CUT#It looks like Slammy Neckbreaker has been cut.
Neckbreaker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big right from Zonta misses.
Zonta showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Neckbreaker.
Jab by Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker throws out a powerful jab.
A jab from Neckbreaker misses.
Neckbreaker keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Neckbreaker throws the left hand but Zonta avoids the punch easily.
Zonta rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Neckbreaker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Neckbreaker lands a right hook to the body.
#TD2#
Neckbreaker closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Zonta is looking to reverse the position.
Neckbreaker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zonta keeps working. #T1#
Zonta is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Neckbreaker working the head with strikes.
Zonta dodges the ground and pound from Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker is chipping away with strikes.
Neckbreaker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Neckbreaker trying to control the position but Zonta is working away.
Zonta wants to control but Neckbreaker postures up.
An elbow from Neckbreaker crashes against the mat.
Zonta struggling a bit here.
Zonta is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Neckbreaker trying to control the position but Zonta is working away. #SUB2#
Neckbreaker tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Neckbreaker has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T2#
Zonta tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Neckbreaker presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Zonta working to try and regain half guard.
Zonta regains half guard.
Zonta keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Zonta is doing well to control the position and prevent Neckbreaker from advancing to side control.
Neckbreaker takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Zonta is not content to let Neckbreaker control the position.#SUB2#
Neckbreaker wants to work for an arm triangle but Zonta is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Zonta wants to control but Neckbreaker is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Zonta won't allow Neckbreaker to pass to mount.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Zonta blocking the ground and pound attempt from Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker trying to control from Zonta's half guard. Zonta has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Neckbreaker's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Zonta tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Neckbreaker trying to move into half guard but instead Zonta has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Neckbreaker trying to control the position here.
Neckbreaker wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Neckbreaker is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zonta defends well.
Neckbreaker controls Zonta momentarily but Zonta frees himself.
Neckbreaker managing to control the position. #T4#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zonta accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zonta trying to control but Neckbreaker is working from the bottom.
Zonta postures up.
Zonta trying to control but Neckbreaker is working from the bottom.
Neckbreaker looking for a sweep. Not yet Neckbreaker, not yet.
Zonta postures up.
Zonta stopping the sweep attempt from Neckbreaker.#SUB2#
Neckbreaker is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Zonta stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Neckbreaker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've been hearing that Zonta has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Zonta preventing the sweep.
Zonta passes Neckbreaker's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Neckbreaker felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Zonta missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Slammy Neckbreaker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Slammy Neckbreaker's cut.
That's time! Zonta's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Zonta on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Neckbreaker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL#
Zonta gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Zonta blocking some punches.
Neckbreaker takes a shot to the head.
Neckbreaker struggles to land a body shot inside as Zonta controls his hands.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Zonta throws an elbow but misses.
Neckbreaker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zonta scores with a shoulder strike.
Neckbreaker misses with the head strike.
Neckbreaker misses with the head strike.
Zonta is looking for a takedown.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker throws a punch but it's blocked by Zonta.
Zonta blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Neckbreaker fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zonta throws a punch but it's blocked by Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zonta.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zonta.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zonta blocks an uppercut.
Zonta has a couple of punches blocked by Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Neckbreaker has a couple of punches blocked by Zonta.
#T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Neckbreaker.
Zonta pushes Neckbreaker back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Neckbreaker.
Zonta lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zonta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Neckbreaker's elbow.
Neckbreaker misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Zonta fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Zonta fails to land.
Zonta misses with a punch to the body.
Neckbreaker misses with some punches.
Neckbreaker misses with some punches.
Neckbreaker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zonta lands a hook that snaps the head of Neckbreaker backwards.
Neckbreaker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zonta tries to work over Neckbreaker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Neckbreaker takes an elbow to the temple.
Neckbreaker lands with a left to the head.
Zonta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zonta lands a body punch.
Zonta misses with some punches.
Neckbreaker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right hand to the body from Zonta.
#T2#
Nice body punch from Zonta - that landed with a thud.
Zonta misses with a punch on the inside.
Neckbreaker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Neckbreaker as the two fighters clinch.
Neckbreaker misses with a punch on the inside.
Zonta goes for a takedown attempt but Neckbreaker pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Zonta cracks Neckbreaker with an open hand slap.
Zonta ducks under a wild hook from Neckbreaker.
A swing and a miss from Neckbreaker.
Zonta throws a jab when Neckbreaker was well out of range.
A jab lands there for Neckbreaker.
Zonta throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Neckbreaker stuffs the takedown attempt from Zonta. Zonta gets slowly back to his feet.
Neckbreaker is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Zonta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Neckbreaker checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Zonta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Neckbreaker.#T3#
Zonta steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Neckbreaker.
As Neckbreaker looks to move away, Zonta throws a big counter combo but Neckbreaker just gets out of the way.
Neckbreaker throws a sloppy body shot
and Zonta counters with a left to the body.
Zonta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Neckbreaker was well out of range. Poor timing from Zonta.
And Neckbreaker tries to counter it with a takedown but Zonta pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Zonta throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Neckbreaker on the side of the head.
Neckbreaker throws a looping overhand right but Zonta ducks down to avoid it.
Jab by Zonta.
Neckbreaker moves away from the strike by Zonta.
Neckbreaker with the counter takedown but Zonta avoids it easily.
Peter Zonta is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Neckbreaker throws a shot to the body.
Zonta dips to his left and cracks Neckbreaker with an uppercut!
Neckbreaker misses with a straight right.
Zonta connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Zonta moves out of range of the strikes.
Neckbreaker throws a hook to the side of Zonta's head but Zonta sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zonta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Neckbreaker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zonta moves away.
Zonta appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Zonta pushes Neckbreaker up against the ropes in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zonta.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Neckbreaker.#T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zonta.
Neckbreaker misses with the head strike.
Neckbreaker works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice right hand lands inside from Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker has a couple of punches blocked by Zonta.
Neckbreaker tries to work over Zonta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zonta working aggressively here.
Zonta is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
Neckbreaker lands a takedown into guard.
Neckbreaker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Slammy Neckbreaker has got the better of the ground game so far.
Neckbreaker trying to control but Zonta is working from the bottom.
Zonta seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Zonta looking for a sweep. Not yet Zonta, not yet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Neckbreaker wants to control from the top but Zonta keeps moving.
Zonta is pulling down on Neckbreaker's head. It's preventing any offense from Neckbreaker, at least for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Peter Zonta will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Slammy Neckbreaker's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Zonta looks for a takedown but Neckbreaker sprawls well.
Neckbreaker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zonta.
Neckbreaker throws a looping overhand right but Zonta ducks down to avoid it.
Slammy Neckbreaker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Neckbreaker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zonta.
Neckbreaker moves out of range as Zonta strikes.
Zonta throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Neckbreaker's waist but Neckbreaker gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zonta off to one side. #TD2#
Neckbreaker scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Neckbreaker looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Zonta with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Neckbreaker stalling away here and it's allowed Zonta to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Neckbreaker throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zonta wants to control but Neckbreaker passes easily into half guard.
Neckbreaker prevents Zonta from improving his position.
Neckbreaker thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T1#
Zonta blocking the ground and pound attempt from Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Neckbreaker thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zonta's head.
Neckbreaker trying to control the action but Zonta is working from the bottom.
Zonta wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Neckbreaker is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zonta has managed to free his arm - good work.
Zonta trying to control but Neckbreaker postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Zonta manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Neckbreaker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zonta swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zonta pulls Neckbreaker in to control the position. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Zonta is trying to control the position but Neckbreaker postures up.
Neckbreaker trying to control but Zonta is working from the bottom.
Neckbreaker postures up and lands a big shot to Zonta's brow.
Neckbreaker postures up.
Zonta has control of Neckbreaker's left arm, preventing Neckbreaker from doing any damage.
Zonta looking to control.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Neckbreaker with a nice cross.
Neckbreaker lands a jab to the head.
Zonta tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Neckbreaker swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Zonta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Neckbreaker throws a hook but Zonta blocks it.
Zonta clobbers Neckbreaker with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zonta.
Zonta shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Neckbreaker defends it nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Zonta lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Neckbreaker circles away quickly and effectively.
Neckbreaker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zonta looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zonta connects with a nice looking jab.
#CL#
Zonta gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Neckbreaker has Zonta pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Zonta manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A head punch on the inside from Zonta fails to land.
Neckbreaker has a couple of punches blocked by Zonta.
Neckbreaker lands a body shot.
Neckbreaker lands a body shot in the clinch.
Zonta stops a takedown attempt from Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zontas head.
Neckbreaker scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Zonta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Neckbreaker lands a nice uppercut.
Neckbreaker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Neckbreaker swings wildly with an uppercut but Zonta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zonta tries a body shot but Neckbreaker blocks it.
Zonta lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zonta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zonta has a couple of punches blocked by Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Neckbreaker misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zonta.
Zonta misses with a punch on the inside.
Neckbreaker misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Zonta on the inside.
Neckbreaker lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zonta or not.
A nice right hand lands inside from Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker lands a shoulder strike.
Zonta throws a head punch that misses.
Neckbreaker lands with a light punch inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Slammy Neckbreaker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Neckbreaker has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Slammy Neckbreaker!
An out of breath Slammy Neckbreaker thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SYN 855 Maluga vs. Knox
Date: Nov 28, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Zonta shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Zonta was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Zonta is looking to take a break and control but Alela is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zonta creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Alela sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zonta works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Alela on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Zonta tries to score with some ground and pound. Alela controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Zonta postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Zonta in side control, throwing shots but Alela defends.
Check out the look on Zonta's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alela is looking for a sweep.
Zonta in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Zonta landing strikes.
Zonta working the ground and pound.
Zonta passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Alela!
Zonta throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Alela because Zonta loaded up on that one. #T1#
Alela is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Zonta sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Zonta unloading with bombs!
Zonta pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Zonta lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Alela hang on?
Zonta postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Alela looks a forlorn figure.
Zonta scoring with strikes but Alela is staying in there.
Zonta lands a nice shot to the head.
Alela keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zonta working the ground and pound effectively.
Zonta working Alela over with strikes here. #T2#
Alela is looking to improve his position but Zonta isn't that keen on the idea.
Zonta with a couple of short strikes.#ROC2#Alela is rocked!
Zonta landing punches.
Oh Alela is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alela tries to hold on but Zonta postures up.
Alela seems to have got his legs back now.
Zonta landing strikes from the mount and Alela is in trouble!
Zonta postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Alela badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Zonta around the waist but Zonta pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Zonta is the winner by TKO! Zonta jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Zonta!
After the big win, Peter Zonta made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Altitude Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
SYN 848 Bathory vs. Reinkainen
Date: Nov 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Zonta stalks Way and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Way's face. Way staggers backwards, shaken.#TD2#
Zonta gets the takedown into side control.
Zonta is trying to ground and pound but Way uses the momentary lack of control by Zonta to regain half guard.
Zonta trying to control the pace.
Way regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Zonta.
Way wants to stand up but Zonta is controlling him.
Zonta postures up in Way's guard and throws a big left but Way blocks it.
Zonta in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zonta accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zonta trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1##ES#
Way has his feet on Zonta's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Way tries to bum rush Zonta with a series of wild strikes but Zonta uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
As Way backs off Zonta throws a huge counter combo but Way manages to avoid it all.
Way wants to clinch.
Zonta scores with a shot to the body.
Zonta swinging wildly here.
Way tries to close the distance and clinch but Zonta swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zonta's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Zonta duly obliges. #CUT2#It looks like No Way has been cut.
Zonta is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Way like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Way from another fist facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Zonta!
Peter Zonta managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Altitude Clothing, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
SYN 838 Maluga vs. Sparxx
Date: Oct 03, 2021 |
#R1#
Beliy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Beliy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zonta was well out of range. Poor timing from Beliy.
Beliy throws a low kick but it's checked well by Zonta.
Zonta was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Beliy throws a jab when Zonta was well out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Zonta on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Beliy thumps Zonta with a low kick.
Beliy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zonta. That did some damage!
Beliy clobbers Zonta with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Beliy throws a shot to the body.
Beliy digs a good hook to Zonta's body.
Beliy misses with a looping right.
Zonta tries for a takedown but Beliy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD#
Zonta gets the takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beliy tries to buck Zonta off but Zonta is having none of it.
Beliy avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Zonta.
Zonta misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Beliy is not content to let Zonta control the position. #T1#
Zonta tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Beliy prevents Zonta from improving position.
Beliy seems a little lost for a moment, as Zonta dominates the positioning.
Beliy managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Zonta.
Zonta looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Beliy is avoiding damage well.
Check out the look on Zonta's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Beliy struggling a bit here.
We've been hearing that Zonta has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Zonta 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.
Beliy parries the strikes from Zonta easily there. Zonta is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Beliy to escape.
Beliy sneaks back into half guard.
Zonta trying to control the action but Beliy is working from the bottom. #T2#
Zonta content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Zonta throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Zonta working over Beliy with some ground and pound. Beliy looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Beliy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Zonta working over Beliy with some ground and pound. Beliy looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Beliy tries to get to full guard but Zonta has control of the leg.
Zonta is looking to take a break and control but Beliy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zonta prevents Beliy from standing back up.
Zonta missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Beliy gets back to full guard.
#T3#
Beliy is trying to keep Zonta in close.
#SUB#
Zonta postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Beliy is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Zonta, into his guard. #REVB##ES#
Zonta manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Zonta missing with a left hand there. Beliy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Beliy only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Beliy scores with a body shot.
Beliy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Beliy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zonta.
Beliy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Beliy throws a nice inside leg kick.
Zonta looks to throw the jab but Beliy is out of range.
Beliy moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beliy throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Zonta counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Zonta is leaning against Beliy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Zonta throws a head punch that misses.
Beliy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zonta pushes Beliy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Zonta lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Beliy tries a body shot but Zonta blocks it.
Beliy presses Zonta against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Beliy misses with a punch to the body.
Beliy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Beliy prevents a body shot from Zonta.
Zonta blocks a body shot from Beliy.
Beliy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Zonta lands a left hand that snaps the head of Beliy backwards.
Beliy can't find room to land a body shot as Zonta controls the action.
Zonta lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Beliy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zonta stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Beliy.
Zonta misses with a straight left.
Sasha Beliy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beliy throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Zonta's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sasha Beliy will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Zonta throws a lazy right hand but Beliy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Beliy flicks out a counter leg kick but Zonta steps away.
Beliy bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Beliy throws a head kick but Zonta moves out of range.
Zonta misses with a left hand
and Beliy counters with a low kick, right behind Zonta 's knee.
Beliy misses with a looping right.
As Beliy looks to move away, Zonta throws a big counter combo but Beliy just gets out of the way.
Beliy scores with a hook.
Beliy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zonta throws a leg kick but Beliy checks it.
Beliy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Beliy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Zonta wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beliy thows a body kick. Zonta tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Beliy scores with a push kick.#T1#
Beliy looks to land a body kick but Zonta moved away.
Beliy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Beliy throws a solid leg kick but Zonta takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Beliy.
Zonta is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Beliy lands a leg kick that knocks Zonta off balance momentarily.
Zonta swinging wildly here.
Beliy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Beliy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zonta lands a slapping body shot.
Zonta tries to clinch there but Beliy circles away.
Beliy lands a nice shot to the body.
Beliy with a nice calf kick.
Zonta misses with an uppercut. Beliy saw that one coming.
Beliy connects with a leg kick.
Zonta checks a leg kick nicely.
Zonta was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beliy misses the shot to the body.
Zonta seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Beliy is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Zonta rather than just go for the knockout.
Zonta shoots in looking for a takedown but Beliy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Zonta's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Zonta has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Beliy.
Beliy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zonta. That did some damage!
Beliy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Beliy throws a low kick but it's checked well by Zonta.
Zonta on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Beliy stuffs the takedown attempt from Zonta. Zonta gets slowly back to his feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Beliy.
Sasha Beliy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Beliy looks to land a body kick but Zonta moved away.
Zonta waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Beliy.
Zonta takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Zonta shoots in for a double leg but Beliy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Zonta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zonta throws a series of punches but Beliy moves out of range. #T3#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Zonta crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Beliy - the referee stops the clock and Zonta gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Beliy. Zonta manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Beliy delivers a nice body kick.
Zonta has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Beliy.
Beliy tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zonta shoots in for a double leg but Beliy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Zonta fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Beliy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Beliy looks to score with a jab to the body but Zonta is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Zonta on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Beliy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Beliy scores with a punch to the head.
Beliy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Beliy scores with a decent looking hook.
That kick from Beliy tenderised Zonta's leg. Zonta is trying to keep his angry face on.
Beliy tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Zonta is able to avoid easily.
Beliy is looking to chop away at Zonta's legs.
Zonta misses the shot to the body.
Beliy throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Zonta.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beliy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Beliy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Beliy throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nice body punch from Beliy.
Zonta lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Beliy digs a good body shot into Zonta's ribs.
Zonta misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Zonta attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Beliy slaps away a takedown attempt from Zonta, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Beliy scores with a leg kick.
Beliy thumps Zonta with a low kick.
Zonta is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Beliy misses with a shot to the body
and Zonta counters with a one-two to the body.
Zonta blocks a head kick by Beliy.
Zonta throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Beliy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zonta backing away here, and Beliy unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Zonta will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zonta on the wrong end of a nice jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sasha Beliy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
A nice leg kick from Beliy, right into the meat of the thigh.
#CL#
Zonta closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Zonta has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Beliy is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Zonta blocks an uppercut.
Zonta throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zonta. #BC2#
Beliy breaks from the clinch.
Zonta misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Beliy scores with a body shot.
Jab by Beliy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zonta throws an overhand right that lands on Beliy's shoulder, as Beliy tries to avoid the shot.
Beliy throws a body shot but no joy. #TD#
Zonta throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Beliy was covering up waiting for the punch and Zonta finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Zonta stopping the sweep attempt from Beliy.
Peter Zonta overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Beliy keeping moving, preventing Zonta from controlling successfully.
Zonta wants to pass the guard but Beliy is keeping the position.
Zonta preventing the sweep.
Zonta tries to free his leg and advance position but Beliy is retaining full guard.
Zonta throws an elbow that misses. Beliy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Zonta's guard. Nice move by Beliy!#REVB#
Zonta 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.
Zonta keeping full guard, as Beliy tries to pass.
Sasha Beliy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Beliy controls from within his opponent's guard.
Beliy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zonta looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Zonta tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Peter Zonta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Beliy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
Zonta is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Zonta perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Zonta is thwarting Beliy's attempts to control the position.
Zonta throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Zonta working over Beliy with some ground and pound. Beliy looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Beliy looks like he's trying to stand up.
Zonta missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Zonta landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Beliy is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Beliy gets back to full guard.
Beliy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Beliy is trying to control the action in half guard but Zonta is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Beliy keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Beliy wants to free his trapped foot but Zonta is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Beliy prevents Zonta from improving his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Zonta looking for subs from the bottom but Beliy mounts him!
And that's the end of the fight!
Sasha Beliy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Beliy 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sasha Beliy!
Sasha Beliy took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Sorry Alex......'. |
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Event:
SYN 829 Maluga vs. Heavy Rain
Date: Sep 04, 2021 |
#R1#
Pentele tries to clinch up but Zonta circles away and keeps his distance.
Zonta throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pentele counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Zonta closes the distance and pushes Pentele back into the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Pentele.
Zonta lands with a short shot to the head.
Pentele tries a body shot but Zonta blocks it.
A short body shot lands from Zonta as the two fighters clinch.
Zonta misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zonta.
Pentele goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pentele tries to throw a body punch but Zonta avoids it by throwing Pentele back against the cage.
Pentele misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pentele goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zonta lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pentele blocks a body shot from Zonta.
Pentele lands a body punch.
Zonta is trying to drag Pentele to the mat but Pentele just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A right handed body shot lands from Zonta.
Pentele works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pentele blocking some punches.
#T1#
Zonta blocks a body shot from Pentele.
Pentele cracks Zonta with a nice body shot.
A right hand to the body from Pentele.
Pentele blocks an elbow strike from Zonta.
Pentele lands a body punch.
Pentele lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pentele lands with a left to the head.
Pentele tries a body shot but Zonta blocks it.
Zonta lands a hook that snaps the head of Pentele backwards.
Zonta goes for a takedown attempt but Pentele pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Zonta throws a right hand that Pentele ducks under and follows up with a left that Pentele also avoids with ease.
Pentele throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pentele cracks Zonta with an open hand slap.
Zonta misses with a right hand
and Pentele makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Zonta 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!
Pentele thuds his shin into the meat of Zonta's side.
Zonta throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zonta wants to clinch
and Pentele counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T2#
Pentele lands a right hook to the body.
Pentele is looking to slow Zonta down with leg kicks.
Zonta on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pentele looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zonta throws a body shot but no joy.
Pentele swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A cross from Pentele lands.
Pentele throws a wild body kick that Zonta sees coming a mile off.
Pentele sets himself, and Zonta steps forward looking for the clinch! Pentele avoids it this time.
Zonta moves out of range of the body kick from Pentele.
Zonta misses with a combination
and Pentele counters with a stiff right hand.
Peter Zonta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zonta lands a head shot.
Pentele scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Horrible takedown attempt by Zonta or perhaps it was just good defense by Pentele, which made it look bad.
Pentti Pentele has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Zonta.
Pentele steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zonta.#T3#
Pentele tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zonta was well out of range. Poor timing from Pentele.
Pentele throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zonta stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Zonta takes a kick to the side of the head.#TD2#
Zonta feints and as Pentele raises his hands in defense, Zonta changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pentele manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Pentele misses with a punch to the body.
Zonta working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pentele lands with a left to the head.
Zonta lands a right hand.
Pentele throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zontas head.
Zonta lands an uppercut.
Pentele struggles to land a body shot inside as Zonta controls his hands.
Zonta pushes off an throws an elbow but Pentele leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Zonta drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pentele pulls his leg out and moves away.
Pentele sizes up Zonta with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T4#
Pentele scores with a punch to the head.
Pentele misses with a head kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Pentele. Zonta shrugs it off though.
Pentele misses with a wild body shot.
Zonta wants to counter with a clinch but Pentele pushes him away.#CL2#
Zonta fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pentele, pushing him back against the cage.
Pentele lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pentele misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zonta throws a head punch that misses.
Zonta lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pentele prevents a body shot from Zonta.
Zonta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pentele's elbow.
Pentele blocks a body shot from Zonta.
Zonta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pentele tries to throw a body punch but Zonta avoids it by throwing Pentele back against the cage.
Pentele works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Zonta misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pentele tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zonta's elbow.
Pentele misses with a body punch.
Zonta working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pentti Pentele dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Pentele pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pentele connects with the punch.
Pentele is looking to wear down Zonta with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Zonta throws out a loose jab but Pentele uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pentele lands a jab.#CL#
Pentele gets a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zonta.
Zonta gets through Pentele's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pentele doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pentele goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pentele tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Peter Zonta seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Zonta goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pentele prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pentele tries to work over Zonta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pentele goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pentele scores with a shoulder strike.
Pentele has a couple of punches blocked by Zonta.
Zonta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pentele misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Pentele tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zonta's elbow.
Pentele goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Pentele as the two fighters clinch.
#TD2#
Zonta has hold of one of Pentele's legs. Pentele is fighting the takedown attempt but Zonta gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Pentele is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Zonta presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Pentele goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Pentele.
Zonta pushes off an throws an elbow but Pentele leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Pentele tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zonta lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pentele backwards.
Zonta misses with a body punch.
Zonta prevents a body shot from Pentele.
Pentele swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pentele struggles to land a body shot inside as Zonta controls his hands.
Zonta scores with a shoulder strike.
Zonta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pentele misses with a punch to the body.
A short body shot lands from Pentele as the two fighters clinch.
Zonta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pentele lands an uppercut.
Pentele can't find room to land a body shot as Zonta controls the action.
#T2#
Pentele scores with a shoulder strike.
Pentele lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pentele tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zonta takes a shot to the head.
Pentele tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pentele doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pentele lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zonta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pentele can't find room to land a body shot as Zonta controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Pentele.
Pentele tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zonta's elbow.
Zonta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pentele's elbow.
Pentele misses with a body punch.
Pentele tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zonta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pentele lands a shoulder strike.
Zonta blocks a body shot from Pentele.
Pentele is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zonta can do to turn this around?
Pentele lands a hook that snaps the head of Zonta backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pentele.
Zonta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pentele working aggressively here.
#T3#
Pentele tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zonta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zonta prevents a body shot from Pentele.
Zonta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pentele misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zonta pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Zonta blocking some punches.
Zonta blocks a body shot from Pentele.
Pentele lands a body shot.
Zonta blocks a body shot from Pentele.
Pentele stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Zonta is breathing heavily.
Pentele lands a body punch.
Pentele misses with a punch to the body.
Zonta takes a shot to the head.
Pentele working aggressively here.
Pentele tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zonta working aggressively here.
Pentele misses with a body punch.
Pentele blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zonta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pentele fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T4#
Zonta wants a takedown.
Pentele tries to work over Zonta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pentele blocks a body shot from Zonta.
Pentele lands a body shot in the clinch.
Zonta lands with a left to the head.
Pentele lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pentele struggles to land a body shot inside as Zonta controls his hands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pentele lands a body punch in the clinch.
Zonta misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zonta looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Pentele lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pentele goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Pentele - that landed with a thud.
Pentele tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pentele goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zonta throws a punch but it's blocked by Pentele.
Pentele tries a body shot but Zonta blocks it.
Zonta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zonta scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zonta lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pentti Pentele dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Zonta wants to clinch up but Pentele keeps it at a distance.
Some wild striking there from Zonta.
Pentele jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pentele defending well as Zonta loads up on a big left hand.
Pentele lands with a shot to the body.
Zonta misses with an uppercut.
Pentele throws a nice outside leg kick.
Zonta moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Pentele takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy left from Pentele finds it's target.
Pentele pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pentele throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Zonta misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Pentele. #T1##CL#
Pentele closes the distance and clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Pentele.
Pentele misses with a punch to the body.
Pentele throws a head punch that misses.
A hook to the body from Pentele.
Zonta blocking some punches.
Pentele is leaning against Zonta and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Zonta takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pentele struggles to land a body shot inside as Zonta controls his hands.
Zonta is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pentele gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Zonta struggles to land a body shot inside as Pentele controls his hands.
Pentele lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Pentele.
Pentele misses with a punch to the body.
Pentele tries a body shot but Zonta blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zonta creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pentele lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zonta misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pentele misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pentele cracks Zonta with a nice body shot.
Pentti Pentele is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Zonta misses with the head strike.
Zonta tries to throw a body punch but Pentele avoids it by throwing Zonta back against the cage.
Zonta lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pentele backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zonta blocks a body shot from Pentele.
Pentele tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zonta's elbow.
Pentele lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pentele lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zonta backwards.
Pentele works on Zonta's body with a couple of short punches.
Pentele lands a body shot in the clinch.
Peter Zonta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pentele working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Pentele.
Pentele softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pentele misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zonta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pentele lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pentele struggles to land a body shot inside as Zonta controls his hands.
Pentele tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Pentele scores with a nice short uppercut.
Zonta misses with a punch to the body.
#T3#
Pentele goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pentele lands a nice uppercut.
Pentele tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zonta's elbow.
Pentele lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zonta misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zonta.
Zonta can't find room to land a body shot as Pentele controls the action.
Zonta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pentele's elbow.
Pentele doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pentele lands with a right to the head.
Pentele stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pentele.
Zonta misses with a punch on the inside.
Pentele misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zonta is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pentele gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Zonta struggles to land a body shot inside as Pentele controls his hands.
Pentele can't find room to land a body shot as Zonta controls the action.
Zonta misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pentele tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Zonta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zonta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pentele pushes Zonta back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pentele lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zonta backwards.
Pentele tries to throw a body punch but Zonta avoids it by throwing Pentele back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Pentele.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pentele misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zonta misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pentele scores with a shot to the side of Zonta's head.
Pentele misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pentele misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zonta throws a punch but it's blocked by Pentele.
Pentele tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zonta's elbow.
Zonta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zonta throws a punch but it's blocked by Pentele.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pentele.
Pentele tries to work over Zonta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pentele is working Zonta over against the cage.
Zonta throws a head punch that misses.
Pentele tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pentti Pentele showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pentele 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pentti Pentele!
A victorious Pentti Pentele 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:
SYN 820 Maluga vs. Mumu
Date: Aug 01, 2021 |
#R1#
Zonta throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tertelgte counters with a straight right hand.
Tertelgte circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tertelgte lands the left hand.
Zonta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zonta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zonta now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Zonta 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.
Tertelgte throws a leg kick that misses.
Tertelgte has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Lakeside Jiu-Jitsu in the buildup to the fight.
Zonta tries to close the distance and clinch but Tertelgte swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tertelgte is looking to counter the offense by Zonta and move into the clinch.
Tertelgte fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zonta on the side of the head.
Tertelgte looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tertelgte throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tertelgte throws a jab when Zonta was well out of range.
Tertelgte throws a hook to the side of Zonta's head but Zonta sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Tertelgte.
Zonta keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ernie Tertelgte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zonta throws a series of punches but Tertelgte moves out of range.
Tertelgte tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zonta swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zonta gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tertelgte tries a low kick but Zonta avoids it.#T1#
Tertelgte scores with a shot to the body.
#TD2#
Zonta gets a takedown into half guard.
Tertelgte has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Zonta is on him like a limpet, forcing Tertelgte back against the cage.
Tertelgte blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Tertelgte.
#BC#
Tertelgte breaks from the clinch.
Tertelgte throws a lazy uppercut
and Zonta counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tertelgte.
Tertelgte steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zonta.
Tertelgte lands with a right hand.
Tertelgte throws a low kick but Zonta moves out of range easily.
Tertelgte scoring well with a low kick there.
A shot to the liver by Zonta. Beautiful body shot.
Tertelgte is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zonta.
Zonta throws a body shot but no joy. #T2##CL#
Tertelgte rushes Zonta and presses him up against the cage.
Zonta tries for a takedown. No joy.
Zonta blocks an uppercut.
Zonta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tertelgte misses with a punch to the body.
Tertelgte misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Tertelgte.
#TD2#
Zonta gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Zonta wants to take a breather but Tertelgte is having none of it.
Tertelgte is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tertelgte blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zonta.
Zonta wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tertelgte keeps working.
Tertelgte tries to get to full guard but Zonta has control of the leg.
Zonta throws a strike but Tertelgte avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#T3#
Tertelgte manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zonta manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Tertelgte stays in close to Zonta's body and controls the position.
Zonta wants to get back to his feet but Tertelgte is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Zonta looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Tertelgte trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tertelgte showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Tertelgte continues to stall.#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.
Zonta wants to sweep but no luck.
Tertelgte postures up.
Zonta wants to stand up but Tertelgte is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tertelgte throws a leg kick that misses.
Tertelgte throws a nice inside leg kick.
Zonta throws a nice looking combination but Tertelgte bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tertelgte connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tertelgte.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ernie Tertelgte dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Zonta defending well as Tertelgte loads up on a big left hand.
Tertelgte throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Zonta tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zonta lands a jab to the nose.
Zonta throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tertelgte counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zonta swings for the body but Tertelgte moves out of range.
Tertelgte throws out a powerful jab.
Zonta goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Zonta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tertelgte moves away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Zonta.
Zonta connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zonta fails with a takedown attempt.
Tertelgte swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Zonta.
Peter Zonta is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zonta tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tertelgte is able to avoid easily.
Tertelgte misses with a low kick.
#T1#
Zonta shoots in and drives through. Tertelgte sprawls well.
Zonta takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Zonta wants to clinch up but Tertelgte keeps it at a distance.
Tertelgte misses the shot to the body.
Tertelgte connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Good work by Zonta as he checks the leg kick.
Zonta throws a jab but it's blocked by Tertelgte.
Zonta tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tertelgte swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice straight punches there by Tertelgte. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tertelgte.
Zonta drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Zonta has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tertelgte.
Zonta tries to clinch up.
Tertelgte quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Tertelgte is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zonta can do to turn this around?
Zonta takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Zonta shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tertelgte pinned against the cage. Tertelgte gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ernie Tertelgte has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Zonta.#T2#
Zonta checks a low kick from Tertelgte.
Zonta takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Zonta chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tertelgte can pounce on him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zonta throws a jab but it's blocked by Tertelgte.
Zonta doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tertelgte closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tertelgte.
Zonta tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tertelgte defends well and Zonta ends up having to push Tertelgte into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tertelgte looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tertelgte tries to land a leg kick but Zonta saw it coming and moves away.
Zonta takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Zonta tries for a takedown but Tertelgte circles away easily
letting Tertelgte counter with a right hand.
Tertelgte fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Zonta swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tertelgte counters with a stiff right hand.
Tertelgte scores with a leg kick.
#T3#
A swing and a miss from Zonta.
Tertelgte scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zonta doesn't seem bothered though.
Zonta scores with a sloppy right hand. Tertelgte should have avoided that one.
Tertelgte shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tertelgte wants to clinch.
Tertelgte with the inside leg kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Zonta or perhaps it was just good defense by Tertelgte, which made it look bad.
Zonta throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tertelgte counters with a nice body shot.
Zonta tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tertelgte connects with a leg kick.
Zonta falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tertelgte counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T4#
Zonta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tertelgte turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tertelgte takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tertelgte scoring well with a low kick 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!
Tertelgte fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tertelgte scores with a decent looking hook.
Zonta keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tertelgte fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Zonta is out of range.
Tertelgte will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
#CL#
Tertelgte fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zonta, pushing him back against the cage.
Tertelgte misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Tertelgte breaks from the clinch.
Zonta's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tertelgte.
Tertelgte scores with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tertelgte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zonta.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ernie Tertelgte dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Tertelgte lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zonta's sensitive parts.
Danga de danga de dang - Zonta scores with a four punch combination!
Tertelgte fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zonta on the side of the head.
Tertelgte keeps the fight on the outside.
Zonta misses the shot to the body.
Tertelgte uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zonta.
Good work by Zonta as he checks the leg kick.
Tertelgte lands a glancing blow to the side of Zonta's head.
Zonta looks to score with a jab to the body but Tertelgte is just out of range.
Tertelgte attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Zonta lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#KD2#
Oooh a lovely combination from Zonta sends Tertelgte down but not out. Zonta dives into side control looking to finish. #ROC2#Tertelgte is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!#SU2#
Zonta stands up.
Oh Tertelgte is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zonta lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Tertelgte goes down and covers up as Zonta starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Zonta!
A victorious Peter Zonta 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:
SYN 812 Crosby vs. Girard
Date: Jul 04, 2021 |
#R1#
Rhod looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Some wild striking there from Rhod.
Rhod scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Zonta.
Zonta is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Zonta scores with a jab. Rhod acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Zonta is looking to chop away at Rhod's legs.
Rhod misses with a body shot.
Donk. Rhod catches Zonta right on the button with a cross.
Rhod misses with a body shot.
#CL#
Zonta closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Rhod manages to break the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Zonta.
Zonta uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rhod.
Zonta is looking to clinch but Rhod is avoiding it.
Rhod pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rhod closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T1#
Zonta avoids the head kick by Rhod.
Rhod tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zonta was well out of range. Poor timing from Rhod.
Zonta slips a jab and a cross from Rhod.
#CL#
Zonta has Rhod up against the cage in a clinch.
Rhod blocks a body shot from Zonta.
Zonta misses with a body punch.
#BC2#
Rhod breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zonta looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rhod keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Zonta backs off Rhod throws a huge counter combo but Zonta manages to avoid it all.
Rhod misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zonta.
#TD#
Zonta gets the takedown into side control.
Zonta in side control, throwing shots but Rhod defends.
Zonta wants to control for a moment but Rhod uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rhod wants to control but Zonta is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Zonta throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rhod trying to control but Zonta postures up.
Zonta throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Zonta is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Zonta is keen to just control but Rhod is a slippery customer.
Zonta controlling the pace.
Rhod is staying active underneath Zonta, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Rhod taking some punishment here, with Zonta in his half guard.
Zonta thows a huge punch but Rhod dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zonta controlling the action here.
Rhod controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T3#
Rhod avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zonta.
Zonta wants to take a breather but Rhod is having none of it.
Zonta sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rhod defending well though.
Rhod regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Zonta.
Zonta looking to pass the guard.
Rhod being controlled here, momentarily.
Rhod is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Zonta throws an elbow that misses. Rhod uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Zonta's guard. Nice move by Rhod!#REVB##T4##ES#
Zonta wriggles free and stands up.
Rhod pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rhod swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rhod lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rhod leaves Zonta with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rhod missing with a left hand there. Zonta was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rhod scores with a shot to the body.
A combination from Zonta does no damage.
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!
Rhod circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zonta avoids the body shot from Rhod.
Zonta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rhod manages to avoid it.
Zonta takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Peter Zonta will probably get the nod.
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#
Rhod pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Zonta back to the cage. Rhod follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Zonta misses with an uppercut.
Zonta backing away here, and Rhod unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Rudy Rhod seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zonta throws a jab but it's blocked by Rhod.
No joy there for Rhod, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Peter Zonta is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zonta fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A nice side step and Rhod releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rhod throws a sloppy head kick
letting Zonta counter with a right hand.
Zonta blocks a head kick by Rhod.
Rhod digs a good hook to Zonta's body.
Rhod swings for the body but Zonta moves out of range.
Rhod is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Zonta rather than just go for the knockout.
Zonta throws a right hand that misses
and Rhod counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rhod misses with a hook. Zonta ducked under it nicely.
Zonta drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zonta slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rhod displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zonta throws out the jab.
Rhod wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
Zonta misses with a jab to the body
and Rhod counters with a nice uppercut.
Rhod uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zonta.
Zonta misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rudy Rhod is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rhod misses with the combination.
Zonta wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Zonta wants to clinch
and Rhod counters with a left and a right that stings Zonta.
Nice defenses there by Rhod.
A countering left hand to the body from Rhod misses.
Rhod keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zonta.
The crowd cheers as Rhod lands an impressive looking overhand right. Zonta doesn't seem phased though.
Rhod pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rhod misses with a hook. Zonta ducked under it nicely.
Zonta tries to bum rush Rhod with a series of wild strikes but Rhod uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rhod throws a head kick but Zonta moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick misses from Rhod. #T2#
Zonta steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rhod.
Zonta lands with an overhand left.
Zonta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rhod moves away.
Rhod throws a jab when Zonta was well out of range.
Zonta uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rhod.
Rhod uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zonta.
Rhod lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Zonta shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rhod cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rhod lands a high kick!
Rhod goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nice shot by Rhod.
Zonta scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rhod misses with an uppercut
and Zonta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zonta comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T3##CL#
Zonta closes the distance and clinches.
Zonta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zonta lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zonta working aggressively here.
Rhod is trying to force a seperation but Zonta has the dominant position.
Rhod tries to break the clinch but Zonta is controlling the position. #BC2#
Rhod breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Zonta has Rhod up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zonta.
Rhod tries to break free but Zonta pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Rhod pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rhod throws a hook but Zonta avoids it easily.
Zonta is looking to counter the offense by Rhod and move into the clinch.
Rhod swings widly with a right hand
and Zonta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rhod bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zonta's head backwards.
Zonta throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rhod defending well as Zonta loads up on a big left hand.
Zonta throws a combination that misses
and Rhod counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Zonta shoots in and gets a takedown into Rhod's guard.
Rhod working a defensive guard here.
Zonta throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zonta keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rhod's head.
Zonta postures up in Rhod's guard and throws a big left but Rhod blocks it.
Rhod trying to control the position here.
Zonta landing some decent shots from guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zonta working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Zonta 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.
Zonta wants to control from the top but Rhod keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rudy Rhod showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Zonta connects with a single shot there.
Rhod throws a head kick that half lands.
Rhod uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zonta.
Rhod misses with a double jab
#CL#
and Zonta counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Zonta. #BC2#
Rhod breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rhod works Zonta's body with a nice hook.
Rhod falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Zonta counter with a right hand.
Rhod ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zonta moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Zonta manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rhod on his heels. He'll look to pass Rhod's guard now, I'm sure.
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!
Rhod keeping moving, preventing Zonta from controlling successfully.
Rhod preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Zonta trying to control but Rhod is working from the bottom. #T1#
Zonta pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rhod is keeping the position for now.
Zonta throws a strike but Rhod rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##ES#
Zonta wriggles free and stands up.
Rhod throws a head kick that misses
and Zonta counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rhod ducks under a wild hook from Zonta.
A countering left hand to the body from Rhod misses.
Rhod misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zonta seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Zonta looks to throw the jab but Rhod is out of range.
Zonta scores with a nice strike.
Zonta moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rhod throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rhod throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rhod takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Zonta moves in looking to clinch but Rhod pushes him off.
Zonta drops his hands momentarily and Rhod takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL#
Zonta closes the distance and pushes Rhod back into the cage.
Zonta lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rhod fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Rhod breaks from the clinch.
Zonta lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rhod leaves Zonta with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Zonta throws a series of punches but Rhod avoids them all with ease.
Rhod steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zonta.
Zonta falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rhod counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rhod leaves Zonta with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Zonta works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T3#
Rhod scores with a head kick. Zonta tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Nice jab there from Zonta.
Zonta scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Some wild striking there from Zonta.
A head kick misses from Rhod.
Zonta fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A punch combination from Zonta misses.
Zonta moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromRhod.
A head kick from Rhod lands but Zonta takes it in his stride.
Zonta throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rhod sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rhod throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zonta sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zonta rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rhod moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T4#
Rhod waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zonta.
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!
Rhod lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zonta circles away quickly and effectively.
Zonta is looking to clinch.
Zonta gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rhod.
Rhod misses with a double jab
and Zonta counters with a right hand to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Rhod. Those never looked like landing.
Zonta scores with a nice right hand.
Zonta swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rhod.
Rhod throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#TD#
Zonta looking to score a takedown here. Rhod is defending well but Zonta drives through and ends up in Rhod's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zonta wants to stand but Rhod has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Rhod manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zonta manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Zonta showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Zonta has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Peter Zonta!
Peter Zonta decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SYN 807 Kurosaki vs. Golovkin
Date: Jun 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Zonta on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lowe lands a right hook to the body.
Lowe lands a nice shot that snaps Zonta's head back.
Lowe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zonta swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zonta misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lowe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lowe scores with a spinning back kick!
Zonta swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lowe makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lowe lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Zonta moves out of range of the strikes.
Lowe lands with a good body shot.
Lowe throws a hook but Zonta blocks it.
Zonta looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD2#
Zonta shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zonta thows a huge punch but Lowe dodges it nicely.
Zonta stops Lowe from getting back to his feet.
Lowe is staying active underneath Zonta, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Zonta lands with a punch from half guard.
Lowe is trying to control but can't.
Zonta is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T1#
Lowe is not content to let Zonta control the position.
Zonta missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lowe is looking to improve his position.
Zonta trying to control from half guard but Lowe is working away. #SUB#
Lowe looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lowe trying to hold on to Zonta's head to control him but Zonta postures up.
Zonta performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lowe keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Lowe wants to control but Zonta is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Zonta is keen to just control but Lowe is a slippery customer.
Zonta has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Zonta lands strikes from half guard.
Zonta working Lowe over with strikes.
Zonta is thwarting Lowe's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Lowe looking for submissions off his back.
Lowe tries to roll over but Zonta keeps him under control.
Zonta seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Zonta looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#ROC2#Lowe is rocked!
Ground and pound from Zonta.
Oh Lowe is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zonta looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Zonta's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3#
Lowe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zonta wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lowe keeps working.
Lowe seems to have got his legs back now.
Zonta drops an elbow to the side of Lowe's head.
Lowe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lowe wants to control but Zonta is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lowe is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Zonta scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Lowe looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lowe tries to roll over but Zonta keeps him under control.
Zonta scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Zonta seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Lowe is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Peter Zonta!
Peter Zonta very nearly forgot to thank 160Q Energy for $150 amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
Mike Lowe spoke after the fight, saying 'Sorry for the loss. I will get back into the gym and come back stronger. I wish luck to Fu Tu in his future bouts.'. |
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Event:
ALPHA-1: Thunder Down Under II
Date: May 22, 2021 |
#R1#
Mumu 3.0 misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mumu 3.0 scores with a jab to the head.
#CL#
Zonta has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Mumu 3.0 breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zonta misses with a series of wild punches.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mumu 3.0.
Mumu 3.0 is looking to score with low kicks.
Mumu 3.0 throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Zonta has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Roosters Coop in the buildup to the fight.#CL#
Zonta has managed to clinch.
Mumu 3.0 swings wildly with an uppercut but Zonta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zonta throws a punch but it's blocked by Mumu 3.0. #BC2#
Mumu 3.0 breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zonta tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
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!
Zonta lands the left hand.#TD#
Zonta closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mumu 3.0 did well to prevent Zonta getting side control.
Zonta is keen to just control but Mumu 3.0 is a slippery customer.#T1#
Mumu 3.0 is pressing down on Zonta's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mumu 3.0 keeping moving, preventing Zonta from controlling successfully.
Zonta looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Mumu 3.0 is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Zonta is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Mumu 3.0 is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Mumu 3.0 looking for a guillotine here but Zonta defends easily.
Zonta working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mumu 3.0's head.#SUB2#
Mumu 3.0 has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zonta can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Zonta advances position into side control!#T2#
Zonta looking to control but instead Mumu 3.0 has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Mumu 3.0 tries to roll over but Zonta keeps him under control.
Zonta is trying to control the action in half guard but Mumu 3.0 is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mumu 3.0 manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Mumu 3.0 is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Zonta is aware though and is defending well.
Mumu 3.0 tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mumu 3.0 looking to control.
Zonta is in close to Mumu 3.0's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Zonta looking to pass the guard.
Mumu 3.0 is pulling down on Zonta's head. It's preventing any offense from Zonta, at least for the moment.
Zonta stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mumu 3.0 swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mumu 3.0 keeping moving, preventing Zonta from controlling successfully. #T3#
Zonta's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Zonta wants to control from the top but Mumu 3.0 keeps moving. #SUB2#
Mumu 3.0 working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zonta doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zonta manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mumu 3.0 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.
Mumu 3.0 keeping moving, preventing Zonta from controlling successfully.
Zonta wants to pass the guard but Mumu 3.0 is keeping the position.
Mumu 3.0 is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Zonta trying to control the position from guard on top but Mumu 3.0 is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mumu 3.0 can't keep his opponent in guard - Zonta advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SU#
Zonta stands up and beckons Mumu 3.0 to join him on the feet.
Mumu 3.0 connects with a crisp jab.
Mumu 3.0 getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Zonta smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Zonta throws a body shot but no joy.
Zonta fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#TD#
Zonta darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Zonta trying to control from half guard but Mumu 3.0 is working away.
Zonta lands strikes from half guard.#SUB2#
Mumu 3.0 looking for submissions off his back.
Mumu 3.0 manages to get to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Zonta dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Zonta stalks Mumu 3.0 and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Mumu 3.0's face. Mumu 3.0 staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT#It looks like Abdel Mumu 3.0 has been cut.
Mumu 3.0 misses with an uppercut.
Mumu 3.0 scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Zonta blocks a head kick by Mumu 3.0.
Zonta uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mumu 3.0 looks to throw the jab but Zonta is out of range.
Mumu 3.0 slips a straight right by Zonta.
Mumu 3.0 keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mumu 3.0 fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zonta looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mumu 3.0 cracks Zonta with a right hand to the side of the head.
Zonta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mumu 3.0 was well out of range. Poor timing from Zonta.
Mumu 3.0 tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zonta was well out of range. Poor timing from Mumu 3.0.
Mumu 3.0 throws a head kick that half lands.
Peter Zonta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zonta tries for a takedown but Mumu 3.0 circles away easily
and Mumu 3.0 counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Mumu 3.0 swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zonta shoots in for a takedown but Mumu 3.0 shows good takedown defense.
Mumu 3.0 displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zonta.
Mumu 3.0 swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Zonta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mumu 3.0 connects with the punch.
Mumu 3.0 paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Zonta doesn't manage to clinch there - Mumu 3.0 circles away.
Zonta rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mumu 3.0 makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Abdel Mumu 3.0 seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zonta tries to clinch up but Mumu 3.0 circles away and keeps his distance.
Zonta misses with a wild body shot.
Mumu 3.0 connects with a solid leg kick.
Peter Zonta is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mumu 3.0 throws a leg kick but Zonta sees it coming and moves out of range.
Zonta tries to clinch up but Mumu 3.0 circles away and keeps his distance.
Zonta is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#T2#
The fighters circling - Mumu 3.0 throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mumu 3.0 moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mumu 3.0 misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zonta.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zonta darts in looking for a takedown but Mumu 3.0 gets double underhooks and turns Zonta into the cage.
Mumu 3.0 fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zonta working aggressively here.
Zonta misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zonta throws an elbow but it misses.
Mumu 3.0 misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Mumu 3.0's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mumu 3.0 on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Zonta blocks a low kick nicely.
A jab from Mumu 3.0 misses.
Zonta takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mumu 3.0 doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Zonta throws a big shot that misses.
Zonta throws a series of punches but Mumu 3.0 moves out of range. #T3#
Zonta lands with a shot to the body.
Mumu 3.0 scores with a one two! Zonta had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Mumu 3.0 lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Zonta shoots in and drives through. Mumu 3.0 sprawls well.
Mumu 3.0 misses with a jab to the body
and Zonta counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mumu 3.0 pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mumu 3.0 lands with a cross.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mumu 3.0.
Zonta tries for a takedown but Mumu 3.0 circles away easily
and Mumu 3.0 counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mumu 3.0 looks to land a combination but Zonta avoids it well.
As Mumu 3.0 looks to move away, Zonta throws a big counter combo but Mumu 3.0 just gets out of the way.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mumu 3.0 has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zonta finds it's way round the side to connect with Mumu 3.0's head.
Zonta tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mumu 3.0 swivels and escapes.
Zonta scores with a nice head shot.
Mumu 3.0 lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mumu 3.0.#T4#
Zonta misses with a combination
and Mumu 3.0 counters with a stiff right hand.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Zonta crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Mumu 3.0 - the referee stops the clock and Zonta gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Mumu 3.0. Zonta manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Zonta tries to clinch but Mumu 3.0 moves out of range.
Mumu 3.0 looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zonta shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Zonta throws a shot from downtown. Mumu 3.0 moves away and avoids it.
Zonta takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Zonta misses with a wild combination.
Mumu 3.0 lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zonta misses with a wild body shot.
Zonta fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Zonta swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mumu 3.0! But no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abdel Mumu 3.0 showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Abdel Mumu 3.0's cut.
That's time! Zonta's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Zonta steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mumu 3.0.
Mumu 3.0 throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#CL#
Zonta clinches with his opponent.
Zonta blocking some punches.
Mumu 3.0 has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zonta throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mumu 3.0 is trying to force a seperation but Zonta has the dominant position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mumu 3.0.
Mumu 3.0 trying to stall but Zonta improves his position.
Mumu 3.0 misses with a knee to the head.
Zonta scores with a shoulder strike.
Zonta lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zonta digs a right hand underneath Mumu 3.0's ribcage. Mumu 3.0 let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mumu 3.0 has had enough of the clinch but Zonta keeps him there for the moment.
Mumu 3.0 lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mumu 3.0 lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Mumu 3.0 breaks from the clinch.
Mumu 3.0 shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Zonta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mumu 3.0.
#T1#
Zonta tries to move into range but Mumu 3.0 moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Zonta cracks Mumu 3.0 with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Zonta scores with a three punch combo!
Mumu 3.0 keeps the fight on the outside.
Mumu 3.0 misses with a hook. Zonta ducked under it nicely.
Mumu 3.0 keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zonta fails with a takedown attempt.
Zonta fails to land with a series of punches.
Mumu 3.0 tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zonta was well out of range. Poor timing from Mumu 3.0.
Zonta swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Zonta tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mumu 3.0 swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mumu 3.0 connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mumu 3.0 looks to land a left hand but Zonta moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Zonta was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Zonta rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mumu 3.0 counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Zonta.
Zonta wants to clinch.#CL#
Zonta clinches with his opponent.
Zonta throws a punch but it's blocked by Mumu 3.0. #BC#
Zonta breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zonta misses with a series of wild punches.
Zonta cracks Mumu 3.0 with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Zonta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mumu 3.0 raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Mumu 3.0 will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
#T3#
Zonta throws an overhand right that lands on Mumu 3.0's shoulder, as Mumu 3.0 tries to avoid the shot.
Mumu 3.0 is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mumu 3.0 swings for the body but Zonta moves out of range.
Zonta rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mumu 3.0 moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sloppy strikes from Mumu 3.0. Those never looked like landing.
Mumu 3.0 digs a good hook to Zonta's body.
Mumu 3.0 lands with a good body shot.
Zonta throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mumu 3.0 swings for the body but Zonta moves out of range.
Zonta is looking to clinch. #TD#
Zonta fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mumu 3.0 to the ground. Zonta is now in Mumu 3.0's guard.
Mumu 3.0 is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Mumu 3.0 escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zonta on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Good standup being displayed there by Mumu 3.0 as he connects with a hook.
Mumu 3.0 swinging wildly here.
#T4#
Zonta slips a straight right by Mumu 3.0.
Mumu 3.0 uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Zonta has time to react.
Zonta throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mumu 3.0 throws out a loose jab but Zonta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zonta cracks Mumu 3.0 with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Zonta tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mumu 3.0! But no joy.
Zonta looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Zonta walks into a straight right hand from Mumu 3.0.
The crowd cheers as Mumu 3.0 lands an impressive looking overhand right. Zonta doesn't seem phased though.
A swing and a miss from Mumu 3.0.
Zonta missing with a left hand there. Mumu 3.0 was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zonta takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mumu 3.0 keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zonta takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abdel Mumu 3.0 comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mumu 3.0 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 28:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abdel Mumu 3.0!
An out of breath Abdel Mumu 3.0 thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
ALPHA-1: Interlude
Date: May 02, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Carvaleho drives through with a takedown into Zonta's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Carvaleho wants to pass the guard but Zonta is keeping the position.
Zonta keeping moving, preventing Carvaleho from controlling successfully.
Carvaleho lands a couple of elbows.
Carvaleho controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Zonta controlling the position.
Carvaleho is working Zonta over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Carvaleho trying to control the position from guard on top but Zonta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carvaleho trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zonta looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carvaleho missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Carvaleho stopping the sweep attempt from Zonta.
Carvaleho looking to pass the guard.
Zonta is adopting a defensive guard.#T1#
Carvaleho wants to control from the top but Zonta keeps moving.
Carvaleho is pushing down on Zonta's leg trying to pass to half guard. Zonta is fighting to maintain full guard but Carvaleho has managed to sneak the leg through.
Zonta is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Carvaleho's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Carvaleho's back!
Zonta keeps control of the position as Carvaleho tries to break free.
Zonta tries to get the hooks in deep but Carvaleho pushed the leg off.
Zonta gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Carvaleho takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Zonta is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Carvaleho up.
Carvaleho is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Zonta has good solid back control here.
Carvaleho trying to control but not successfully.
Carvaleho prevents Zonta from getting a body triangle.#T2#
Zonta avoiding Carvaleho 's attempts to control his hands.
Zonta keeps control of the position as Carvaleho tries to break free.
Carvaleho looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Carvaleho looking very determined here, making life difficult for Zonta.
Carvaleho rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Carvaleho wants to improve his position but Zonta is controlling well.
Zonta content to control rather than advance.
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!#T3#
Zonta trying to control from half guard but Carvaleho is working away.
Zonta winds up and cracks Carvaleho with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB#
Carvaleho looking for submissions off his back.
Ground and pound from Zonta.
Zonta working Carvaleho over with strikes. #SUB#
Carvaleho looking for submissions off his back.
Carvaleho is staying active underneath Zonta, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Zonta prevents Carvaleho from improving his position.
Carvaleho gets full guard.
Carvaleho looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zonta is one step ahead there.
Zonta looking to sit in guard and control but Carvaleho gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T4#
Zonta wants to stand and escape but Carvaleho is having none of it.
Zonta being controlled here, momentarily.
Carvaleho missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zonta avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Carvaleho stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zonta swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Carvaleho 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 crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zonta is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Carvaleho is controlling him. #ES2#
Zonta has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Carvaleho off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Peter Zonta will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Carvaleho dives in and grabs Zonta's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zonta pushes down on Carvaleho's head and hops out.
Carvaleho misses with a head kick.
Zonta wants to clinch.
Carvaleho looks to score with a jab to the body but Zonta is just out of range.
Zonta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carvaleho.
Zonta blocks a jab.
Carvaleho keeps Zonta at a distance using the push kick.
Carvaleho takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice uppercut there from Zonta.
Carvaleho 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.
Carvaleho throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zonta counters with a left to the body.
Zonta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Carvaleho manages to avoid it.
Zonta avoids the body shot from Carvaleho.
Zonta throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Carvaleho has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Carvaleho there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT2#It looks like Jose Carvaleho has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carvaleho throws an overhand right that lands on Zonta's shoulder, as Zonta tries to avoid the shot.
Zonta throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Carvaleho throws a series of punches but Zonta avoids them all with ease. #T1#
Zonta throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Carvaleho.
Carvaleho stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Carvaleho scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Carvaleho throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zonta walks into a left hand.
Jose Carvaleho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zonta looks to score with a jab to the body but Carvaleho is just out of range.
Carvaleho shoots in for a double leg but Zonta sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Carvaleho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zonta manages to avoid it.
Carvaleho tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Zonta defends well and Carvaleho ends up having to push Zonta into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Carvaleho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zonta blocking some punches.
Zonta prevents a body shot from Carvaleho.
Zonta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
I was talking to Carvaleho's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Carvaleho is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Zonta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zonta lands a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Zonta.
Carvaleho is working Zonta over against the cage.
Carvaleho tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Zonta just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carvaleho tries to throw a body punch but Zonta avoids it by throwing Carvaleho back against the cage.
Zonta misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zonta lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
Carvaleho takes a shot to the head.
Zonta lands a hook that snaps the head of Carvaleho backwards.
Carvaleho blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Zonta. #BC#
Carvaleho manages to break the clinch.
#KD2#
Zonta throws a left that rocks Carvaleho and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Zonta dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Carvaleho regain composure!
#ROC2#Carvaleho is rocked!
Zonta lands a huge shot from side control! Carvaleho is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Peter Zonta!
Peter Zonta managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, 160Q Energy for $150, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
SMASH: Niska vs Bee
Date: Apr 03, 2021 |
#R1#
Zy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Zonta tries to clinch up
and Zy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Zonta gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Zy fails to land.
Zonta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zy misses with a punch on the inside.
Zy lands a right hand.
Zonta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zonta can't find room to land a body shot as Zy controls the action.
Zonta tries to score a body lock takedown but Zy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Zy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zy blocks an elbow strike.
Zonta throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zys head.
Zonta swings wildly with an uppercut but Zy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zy has a couple of punches blocked by Zonta.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zy is trying to push Zonta away but Zonta has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zonta.
Zonta scores with a shoulder strike.
Zy misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD#
Zonta turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Zonta manages to end up in side control.
Zonta tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Zonta content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Zonta working the body and head with strikes.
Zy stops Zonta from passing to mount. #SUB#
Zonta is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Zy looks calm but he's in trouble here. Zonta gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Zy is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Zonta lets go of the hold and Zy can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Peter Zonta!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Peter Zonta made sure he mentioned 160Q Energy for $150, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
SMASH: Orochi vs Niska 2
Date: Feb 27, 2021 |
#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Zonta misses the target.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Zonta 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.
Zy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Zonta has time to react.
Zy throws a body punch but Zonta moves out of range.
Zonta scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zy doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice takedown defense from Zy. No joy for Zonta on that attempt.
We've been told by Zy's head coaches at Ryōzanpaku Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Zonta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zy moves away.
A slapping body kick lands there for Zy.
A head kick misses from Zy.
Zy walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Zonta checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Zonta throws a body shot but no joy.
Zonta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zy was well out of range. Poor timing from Zonta.
Zy half committed to a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zonta displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zy throws out the jab. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Zonta.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zy is not content to let Zonta control the position.
Zy is trying to control Zonta's posture but Zonta avoids it. #T1#
Zy seems a little lost for a moment, as Zonta dominates the positioning.
Zonta tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Zonta just content to control the position.
Zy defending against the ground and pound.
Zy is being controlled here. #SU2#
Zonta stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Zonta throws a lazy right hand but Zy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zy fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Zonta is out of range.
Zonta is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Zy with a body shot.#T2#
Zonta shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zonta fails to land with a series of punches.
Zonta throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zy looks to score with a jab to the body but Zonta is just out of range.
Zonta misses with an uppercut
and Zy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL2#
Zonta moves into the clinch.
Zy has a couple of punches blocked by Zonta.
Zy throws a punch but it's blocked by Zonta.
Zonta misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zonta scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Zy.
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!
Zonta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zonta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zy prevents a body shot from Zonta.
Zy blocks an uppercut.
#T3#
Zy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zonta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zy misses with a punch to the body.
Zy can't find room to land a body shot as Zonta controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Zy fails to land.
Zy gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Zonta.
Vos Zy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Zonta.
Still in the clinch, Zy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Zonta digs a right hand underneath Zy's ribcage. Zy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Zonta lands an uppercut.
Zy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zy working aggressively here.
Zy is leaning against Zonta and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Zy has a couple of punches blocked by Zonta.
A short body shot lands from Zonta as the two fighters clinch.
Zonta misses with some punches.
Zonta stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Zonta throws a punch but it's blocked by Zy. #T4#
Zy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zonta lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zy backwards.
A short right from Zy on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zonta prevents a body shot from Zy.
Zonta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zy.
Zonta scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zy lands with a light punch inside.
Zonta digs a right hand underneath Zy's ribcage. Zy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Zy throws a punch but it's blocked by Zonta.
Zy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Zonta.
A head punch on the inside from Zonta fails to land.
Zy misses with a punch to the body.
Zy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zonta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A body shot lands from Zy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Vos Zy will probably get the nod.
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#
Zonta doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Zonta on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Zonta moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Zonta digs a good hook to Zy's body.
Zy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zy is looking to counter with head kicks.
Zonta connects with a right hand. Zy shakes it off.
Zy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zonta.
Zy slips under a jab from Zonta.
Zy tried to counter with a leg kick but Zonta avoided it.
Zonta looks to score with a jab to the body but Zy is just out of range.
Zonta closes the distance looking to clinch
and Zy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL2#
Zonta closes the distance and pushes Zy back into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zonta. #T1#
Zy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zy.
A head punch on the inside from Zy fails to land.
Zy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zy gets through Zonta's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zy.
Zonta swings wildly with an uppercut but Zy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zonta can't find room to land a body shot as Zy controls the action.
Zonta has a couple of punches blocked by Zy.
A right handed body shot lands from Zy.
Zy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zonta working aggressively here.
Zonta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zonta takes a shot to the head.
Zonta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
Zy breaks from the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zonta looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And Zy counters with a quick kick to the body but Zonta blocks it.#T2#
Zy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zy is looking to wear down Zonta with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Zonta connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zy scoring well with a low kick there.
A jab from Zonta misses.
Vos Zy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zy's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Zy duly obliges.
Zy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Zy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Zonta moves to clinch but Zy breaks away
enabling Zy to counter with a crisp jab.
Zonta stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zy.
Zy swings for the body but Zonta moves out of range.
Zonta walks into a straight right hand from Zy.
Zonta misses with a right hand
and Zy counters with a slapping leg kick. #T3#
Zonta moves out of range of the body kick from Zy.
Zy throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Zonta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zonta blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Zonta fails to land.
Zonta working aggressively here.
Zy struggles to land a body shot inside as Zonta controls his hands.
Zonta tries a body shot but Zy blocks it.
#BC#
Zy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zonta tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zonta pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A lazy left from Zy finds it's target.
Zy scores with a kick to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Zonta.#T4#
A chopping leg kick lands by Zy.
Zy lands a nice hook to Zonta's body. Zonta takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zonta tries to clinch but Zy moves out of range.
Zonta misses with a straight right.
Zonta looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zy throws a quick counter kick to the body but Zonta avoids it.
Zonta with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Zy to score with a decent uppercut.
A thudding body kick lands there by Zy!
Zy throws a body punch but Zonta moves out of range.
Zonta on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Zy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Zonta lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zonta moves to clinch but Zy breaks away
and Zy counters with a good low kick that Zonta was not able to check.
Zonta moves out of range of the body kick from Zy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vos Zy dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Nice sprawl there from Zy as Zonta shoots in.#TD2#
Zonta shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Zonta thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Zy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Zonta is working away from the top position though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Zy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Zonta content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zonta has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Zy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zonta. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Peter Zonta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Zonta shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Zonta was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Zy prevents Zonta from moving into mount. #T2#
Zy can't do much from the bottom here.
Zy is looking for a sweep.
Zonta wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zy keeps working.
Zonta cracks Zy with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Peter Zonta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zy being controlled for a moment.
You can see the frustration on Zy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee asks Zonta politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Zonta prefers to stall for the moment though.#T3#
Zy is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Zonta taking a breather here.
Zonta working the ground and pound but Zy is defending the strikes.
Zonta working the body and head with strikes.
Zonta controls the position.
Zonta scores with punches from side control.
Zonta is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Vos Zy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Zy managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Zonta.
Peter Zonta has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zonta trying to control the action but Zy is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Zonta throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It looked like Zy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zy moves into range and connects with a jab.
Zonta throws a looping overhand right but Zy ducks down to avoid it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zonta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zonta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zy with a nice calf kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Zy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Zonta comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Zy has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw! |
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Event:
SMASH: Dionisy vs Gustafsson
Date: Jan 30, 2021 |
#R1#
Way connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Zonta! He's out on his feet! Way rushes in and drops Zonta with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). No Way!
No Way made sure to mention his sponsor, MKFC in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
SMASH: Steelers vs Bishop
Date: Dec 19, 2020 |
#R1#
Zonta misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Smith on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zonta. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nice body punch from Zonta.
Zonta misses with a two punch combination.
Zonta slips under a jab from Smith.
Zonta 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.
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by Zonta.
Zonta tries to clinch up.
Zonta fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smith is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zonta fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Zonta moves away and avoids it.
Zonta punishes Smith's body with a nice straight punch.
Smith smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T1#
Nice shot lands for Zonta.#TD2#
Zonta changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Smith looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Zonta trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith can't do much from the bottom here.
Smith is trying to escape the position but Zonta is controlling the position.
Zonta trying to control the position but Smith is working away.
Zonta working away.
Smith tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zonta trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith prevents Zonta from improving position.
Smith regains half guard.#T2#
Smith is trying to maintain the position but Zonta is very close to passing his half guard.
Smith tries to get to full guard but Zonta has control of the leg.
Smith trying to control but Zonta postures up.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Smith tries to roll over but Zonta keeps him under control.
Zonta throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Zonta's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Zonta's back!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zonta biding his time here by controlling the hands, looking to escape.
Zonta just trying to survive but Smith is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T3#
Zonta is in bad spot here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zonta manages to reverse the position and now he's in Smith's guard. Nice work there by Zonta.
Smith controls Zonta momentarily but Zonta frees himself.
Smith can't keep his opponent in guard - Zonta advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Zonta throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Smith wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Smith has his hands clasped together around Zonta's back. He's all about the action.
Zonta trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
Zonta controlling the action here. #T4#
Smith wants to improve his position but Zonta is controlling well.
Smith is working hard here to advance position.
Smith wants to control but Zonta is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Zonta missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Zonta trying to control the pace.
Smith makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Smith.
Zonta is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Zonta 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#
Zonta dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zonta shoots in and drives through. Smith sprawls well.#CL2#
Zonta closes the distance and pushes Smith back into the cage.
Zonta lands with a light punch inside.
Smith digs a right hand underneath Zonta's ribcage. Zonta let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Zonta goes for a takedown attempt but Smith pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Zonta misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smith was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.
Zonta closes the distance but Smith moves to the side #TD#
and Smith counters with a single leg into guard. Zonta didn't expect that.
Smith postures up.
Smith's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Zonta avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Smith in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smith throws a big elbow that misses.
Zonta working a defensive guard here.
Smith content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Zonta pulls Smith in close to his closed guard and prevents Smith from doing any damage or advancing position.
Smith postures up and lands a big shot to Zonta's brow.
Smith works over Zonta with some ground and pound from guard.#ES2#
Zonta has his feet on Smith's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zonta clobbers Smith with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL2#
Zonta gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T2#
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Smith prevents a body shot from Zonta.
Smith wants to stall.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith drops down looking for an ankle pick but Zonta pulls his leg out and moves away.
Smith shoots in but Zonta avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Smith as he connects with a hook.
Peter Zonta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zonta uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Zonta scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Smith doesn't seem bothered though.
Zonta tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T3#
Zonta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#TD#
Zonta gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Smith to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Zonta looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zonta wants to stand but Smith is controlling the position.
Zonta trying to control the position here.
Smith in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smith makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Zonta is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've been hearing that Smith has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Smith wants to control from the top but Zonta keeps moving. #T4#
Smith won't allow Zonta to get back to his feet.
Smith is working Zonta over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Zonta pulls Smith in close to his closed guard and prevents Smith from doing any damage or advancing position.
Zonta is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Smith is not content to let Zonta control the position.#SUB2#
Zonta is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Zonta content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Zonta is trying to control. Smith wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Peter Zonta will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Zonta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zonta throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
Smith throwing a counter right hand but Zonta manages to avoid it.
Zonta misses with a body shot.
It looked like Smith wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zonta is looking to clinch.
Zonta cracks Smith with an open hand slap.
Zonta looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smith attempts a counter takedown but Zonta avoids it well and moves away.
Zonta scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Zonta throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zonta dives in for a single leg takedown but Smith sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T1#
Zonta looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Zonta tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Zonta gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Zonta gets underhooks to prevent Smith's takedown attempt.
Smith tries a body shot but Zonta blocks it.
Nice body punch from Smith.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Zonta lands a right hand.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Smith gets underhooks to prevent Zonta's takedown attempt.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Zonta avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Smith misses with a body punch.
#TD#
Smith gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Zonta manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zontas head. #T2#
Come on Smith - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Zonta has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Smith is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
James Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Zonta.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zonta.
Zonta misses with the head strike.
Smith is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Smith effectively controlling the action here.
Smith seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith misses with some punches.
Zonta lands a hook that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith tries to stall but Zonta uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Zonta swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zonta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zonta blocks a body shot from Smith.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smith creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zonta misses with a body punch.
#T3#
The referee is keeping an eye on Smith - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Smith stalling in the clinch.
Smith stalling in the clinch but Zonta improves position.
A short body shot lands from Smith as the two fighters clinch.
Zonta lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zonta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zonta's elbow.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zonta.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Zonta misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#TD#
Smith has hold of one of Zonta's legs. Zonta is fighting the takedown attempt but Smith gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Smith chips away with some ground and pound.
Peter Zonta has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Zonta.
Zonta is controlling Smith's posture.
Zonta wants to stand up but Smith is controlling him. #T4#
Smith trying to control but Zonta is working from the bottom.
Zonta wants to sweep but no luck.
Peter Zonta is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB2#
Zonta looking for a guillotine here but Smith defends easily.
Zonta keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
Zonta tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zonta lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
James Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Smith is looking for a triangle but Zonta pushes his legs off easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Zonta comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zonta has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Zonta!
Peter Zonta took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, 160Q Energy for $150 for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
FARTMMA 123
Date: Nov 07, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krawlee bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Zonta's head.
Krawlee shoots for a takedown but Zonta saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Zonta has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Roosters Coop in the buildup to the fight.
Zonta scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Zonta lands a nice shot that snaps Krawlee's head back.
#CL#
Zonta has Krawlee up against the cage in a clinch.
Krawlee wants to take the fight to the mat but Zonta manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Krawlee has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Zonta is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Peter Zonta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kree P Krawlee.
Krawlee has Zonta pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Zonta manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Krawlee has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Zonta clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zonta holding on to Krawlee's left wrist, preventing the choke. #SUB2#
Krawlee tightening his grip on Zonta, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Krawlee is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Zonta defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Zonta rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Krawlee passes to side control. #T1##SUB2#
Krawlee tries for a kimura but Zonta is defending well. #SUB2#
Krawlee goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Zonta has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Krawlee but great work by Zonta.
Krawlee is looking to reverse the position.
Zonta is staying tight to Krawlee's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Zonta in side control lands a decent elbow.
The referee asks Zonta politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Zonta prefers to stall for the moment though.
Krawlee is trying to get back to half guard.
Zonta controlling the position from side mount.
Krawlee is not content to let Zonta control the position.
Krawlee gets back to half guard.#T2#
Zonta wants to control but Krawlee is keeping him busy.
Krawlee moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Krawlee wants to sweep here but Zonta controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Krawlee is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krawlee 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.
Zonta content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Zonta stopping the sweep attempt from Krawlee.
Zonta trying to control but Krawlee is working from the bottom.
Krawlee wants to sweep here but Zonta controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Zonta scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Zonta trying to control the position from guard on top but Krawlee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zonta is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Krawlee is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Zonta controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Zonta seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Krawlee for as long as he can get away with.
Zonta won't allow Krawlee to sweep him here.
Krawlee is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Zonta trying to hold on to Krawlee's head to control him but Krawlee postures up.
Zonta desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T4#
Zonta trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Krawlee looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Zonta wants to get back to his feet.
Zonta is pressing down on Krawlee's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Zonta is trying to keep Krawlee in close.
Zonta has his hands on Krawlee's head, controlling the position.
Krawlee looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Zonta dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Krawlee works the jab nicely.
Krawlee looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Krawlee missing with a left hand there. Zonta was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Krawlee dives in and grabs Zonta's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zonta pushes down on Krawlee's head and hops out.
Zonta fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Krawlee on the side of the head.
Krawlee misses with a takedown attempt
and Zonta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Peter Zonta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kree P Krawlee.
Krawlee tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zonta sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Krawlee somewhat.
Zonta misses with a wild body shot. #TD#
Zonta shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Krawlee manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Zonta won't allow Krawlee to sweep him here.
Krawlee bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zonta's guard. #REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Krawlee is looking to pass into half guard but Zonta pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Zonta is in guard.#REVR#
Zonta has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Zonta wants to control from the top but Krawlee keeps moving.
Zonta won't allow Krawlee to sweep him here. #T1#
Zonta engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Zonta pushing down on Krawlee's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Zonta is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Zonta is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Krawlee can do to turn this around?
Krawlee wants to get back to full guard.
Zonta keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Krawlee wants to improve his position but Zonta is controlling well.
Zonta with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Zonta seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Krawlee does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Zonta content to control rather than advance.
Zonta has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
Krawlee is looking for a sweep. Zonta is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zonta performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Zonta continues to stall.
Peter Zonta overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Krawlee looking for submissions off his back.
Zonta prevents Krawlee from improving his position.
Zonta controlling the pace.
Krawlee is looking for a sweep. Zonta is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Krawlee makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Krawlee.
Zonta is working Krawlee over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Krawlee is on top in guard.
#REVB##T3#
Zonta wants to sweep but no luck.
Krawlee postures up.
Zonta can't keep his opponent in guard - Krawlee advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Zonta controlling the position well.
Krawlee wants to pass the guard but Zonta is defending well.
Zonta is pressing down on Krawlee's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Krawlee trying to control the position from guard on top but Zonta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Krawlee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zonta manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Krawlee manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Krawlee keeping moving, preventing Zonta from controlling successfully. #T4#
Krawlee has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Zonta has passed into side control.
Zonta advances nicely into full mount.
Krawlee is trying desperately to improve position.
Zonta scoring with strikes but Krawlee is staying in there.
Krawlee tries to reverse the position but Zonta maintains control.
Zonta controlling from mount.
Zonta raining down shots from the mount!
Krawlee is trying to escape the mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zonta raining down shots from the mount!
Zonta raining down hammerfists from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Zonta dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Krawlee showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zonta.
Krawlee just misses with a punch to the body.
Zonta displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Krawlee.
Zonta looks to score with a jab to the body but Krawlee is just out of range.
Krawlee tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Krawlee shoots in looking for a takedown. Zonta tries to sprawl out of it but Krawlee keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Zonta manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Zonta connects with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Krawlee dives in and scores a takedown into Zonta's guard.
Krawlee won't allow Zonta to sweep him here.
Zonta is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T1#
Krawlee tries to free his leg and advance position but Zonta is retaining full guard.
Zonta has Krawlee pulled in close to control his posture.
Krawlee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zonta swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zonta bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Krawlee's guard. #REVR#
Zonta is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Krawlee keeping moving, preventing Zonta from controlling successfully.
Zonta lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Krawlee keeping moving, preventing Zonta from controlling successfully.
Zonta tries to free his leg and advance position but Krawlee is retaining full guard.
Krawlee is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T2#
Krawlee passes to full mount!
Krawlee fails to take his opponent's back. #SUB2#
Krawlee has hold of Zonta's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Zonta manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zonta really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Zonta is controlling an arm, preventing Krawlee from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Krawlee prevents Zonta from getting the reversal.
Krawlee wants to take his opponent's back but Zonta doesn't allow it.
Zonta is trying desperately to improve position.
Kree P Krawlee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Krawlee with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#SUB2#
Krawlee jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Zonta manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Zonta is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Krawlee wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Zonta, who protects the arm well.
Zonta tries to buck Krawlee off but Krawlee is having none of it.
Krawlee fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Krawlee misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Zonta is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Krawlee tries for a kimura but Zonta is defending well. #T4#
Zonta manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Peter Zonta is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Krawlee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Zonta content to control rather than advance.
Krawlee is pressing down on Zonta's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Zonta is stalling in the full guard.
Krawlee will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zonta stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Krawlee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zonta is stalling in the full guard.
Krawlee trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kree P Krawlee.
Well Zonta 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Zonta!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Peter Zonta made sure he mentioned Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
FARTMMA 117
Date: Sep 19, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kutvonen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kutvonen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Zonta moves out of range of the body kick.
A clash of legs there as Zonta blocks the low kick.
Kutvonen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Zonta lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Zonta takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Zonta.
Zonta misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zonta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kutvonen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zonta finds it's way round the side to connect with Kutvonen's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Zonta checks a leg kick.
Kutvonen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#ROC#Kutvonen is rocked!#CL#
Zonta closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Zonta lands a left hand.
#T1#
Kutvonen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zontas head. #BC2#
Kutvonen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zonta uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Zonta counters with a straight right hand.
Kutvonen is still on wobbly legs! Can Zonta finish him?
A head kick misses from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen stuffs the takedown attempt from Zonta. Zonta gets slowly back to his feet. #CL#
Kutvonen tries to keep at a distance but Zonta has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kutvonen seems to have recovered his senses.
Kutvonen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zonta lands a left hand.
Kutvonen misses with a punch to the body.
Zonta lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zonta has a couple of punches blocked by Kutvonen.
Kutvonen gets through Zonta's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kutvonen is working for takedown but Zonta is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kutvonen pushes Zonta back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kutvonen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kutvonen will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Zonta up against the cage.
Kutvonen is trying to stall.
#T2#
Kutvonen blocks an uppercut.
Zonta throws a head punch that misses.
Zonta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kutvonen can't find room to land a body shot as Zonta controls the action.
Kutvonen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC#
Zonta breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kutvonen misses with a head kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Zonta checks a leg kick.
Zonta throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Zonta throws the left hand but Kutvonen avoids the punch easily.
Zonta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kutvonen keeps the fight on the outside.
Kutvonen connects with a solid leg kick.
Zonta tests Kutvonen's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3#
Some bone on bone action there as Zonta checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #CL#
Zonta clinches up with Kutvonen and pushes him back against the cage.
Zonta lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zonta throws a head punch that misses.
Kutvonen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#TD2#
Kutvonen is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Zonta can't fight it off and eventually Kutvonen manages to take the fight to the floor. Zonta looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Zonta pushes Kutvonen off and gets back to his feet.
Kutvonen throws a solid leg kick but Zonta takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kutvonen.
Kutvonen swats away the attempt to clinch by Zonta.
Kutvonen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kutvonen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kutvonen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Zonta counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T4#
Kutvonen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kutvonen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zonta.
Zonta takes a swing at Kutvonen's ribcage but misses.
Zonta lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kutvonen circles away quickly and effectively.
Kutvonen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Zonta stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kutvonen.
Zonta fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kutvonen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Zonta stuns Kutvonen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Zonta. No joy for Kutvonen on that attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kutvonen throws a leg kick but Zonta checks it.
Zonta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kutvonen was well out of range. Poor timing from Zonta.
Kutvonen only half commits to the counter leg kick.
No luck for Zonta with that takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Zonta dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Zonta checks the leg kick.
Zonta shoots in but Kutvonen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Zonta takes a swing at Kutvonen's ribcage but misses.
Zonta stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kutvonen.
Zonta changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kutvonen tries to avoid it but Zonta manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kutvonen to the ground. Kutvonen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kutvonen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zonta doesn't seem bothered though.
It looks like Zonta has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Zonta is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kutvonen can do to turn this around?
Zonta throws a looping overhand right but Kutvonen ducks down to avoid it.
Zonta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kutvonen was well out of range. Poor timing from Zonta.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zonta stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen throws a leg kick but Zonta checks it.
Kutvonen throws a leg kick
and Zonta counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Zonta throws a body punch but Kutvonen moves out of range. #T1#
Zonta fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zonta misses with a wild combination.
Peter Zonta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zonta just misses with a punch to the body.
Zonta is looking to clinch.
Zonta checks a leg kick.
Zonta listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kutvonen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#CL#
Zonta forces Kutvonen back against the cage and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kutvonen.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kutvonen.
Zonta lands with a right to the head.
Kutvonen tries to work over Zonta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zonta tries to throw a body punch but Kutvonen avoids it by throwing Zonta back against the cage.
Zonta softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2#
Kutvonen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2#
Kutvonen breaks the clinch.
Kutvonen is looking to chop away at Zonta's legs.
A little feinted left hand from Zonta on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zonta lands a nice shot 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!
Zonta misses the shot to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Kutvonen.
Zonta shoots in but Kutvonen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Zonta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kutvonen lands a front kick.
Kutvonen stuffs the takedown attempt from Zonta. Zonta gets slowly back to his feet.
Kutvonen feints a counter leg kick.
Zonta stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kutvonen.#T3#
Zonta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kutvonen appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Zonta blocks the leg kick.
Zonta is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kutvonen scores with a head kick. Zonta tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kutvonen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kutvonen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kutvonen throws a low kick, looking for Zonta's leg but Zonta calmly moves out of range.
Zonta lands a jab to Kutvonen's midsection.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kutvonen.
Zonta smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Zonta throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kutvonen counters with a body kick that stops Zonta in his tracks momentarily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kutvonen, as that shot connected.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kutvonen or perhaps it was just good defense by Zonta, which made it look bad.
Zonta appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T4#
Donk. Kutvonen catches Zonta right on the button with a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zonta looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zonta connects with a nice looking jab.
Kutvonen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kutvonen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kutvonen fakes the leg kick and cracks Zonta in the body.
Zonta dives in and grabs Kutvonen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kutvonen pushes down on Zonta's head and hops out.
Kutvonen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A good leg kick by Kutvonen. #TD#
Zonta closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kutvonen did well to prevent Zonta getting side control.
Kutvonen is refusing to be controlled, as Zonta sits in half guard.
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 Peter Zonta will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kutvonen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zonta sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That kick from Kutvonen tenderised Zonta's leg. Zonta is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kutvonen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Zonta checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Zonta swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Zonta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kutvonen moves away.
Kutvonen is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kutvonen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Zonta misses with an uppercut. Kutvonen saw that one coming.
Zonta throws a right hand that Kutvonen ducks under and follows up with a left that Kutvonen also avoids with ease.
Kutvonen is looking for the big counter here.
Kutvonen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kutvonen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Zonta checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
It looked like Zonta was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kutvonen.
Zonta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kutvonen feints the counter takedown.
Zonta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1#
Zonta wants to clinch.
Zonta misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zonta avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Zonta swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kutvonen throws a big counter head kick but Zonta avoids it with no problem.
Kutvonen dodges the punch combination from Zonta.
Kutvonen flicks out a counter leg kick but Zonta steps away.
Zonta looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kutvonen is fending him off so far but Zonta persists. Nope, Kutvonen circles away and we're back to standing.
Kutvonen slips a jab and a cross from Zonta.
Zonta moves out of range of the body kick.
Zonta blocks a low kick nicely.
Zonta on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T2#
Zonta scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Zonta sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Zonta is looking to wear down Kutvonen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kutvonen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kutvonen misses with a low kick.
Zonta appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kutvonen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zonta has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Zonta throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kutvonen on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zonta on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#CL#
Zonta fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kutvonen, pushing him back against the cage.
Zonta lands a nice shot to the body. #BC2#
Kutvonen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kutvonen throws a leg kick that misses.
Zonta swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kutvonen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Kutvonen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Zonta checks a low kick from Kutvonen.
That kick from Kutvonen tenderised Zonta's leg. Zonta is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kutvonen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zonta was well out of range. Poor timing from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen throws a leg kick which misses Zonta's front leg but catches the back leg as Zonta tries to avoid it. #TD2#
Kutvonen dives in and scores a takedown into Zonta's guard.#ES#
Zonta pushes Kutvonen off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #CL#
Zonta clinches.
Lusmu Kutvonen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zonta lands a hook that snaps the head of Kutvonen backwards.
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!#BC2#
Kutvonen breaks the clinch.
Kutvonen throws a low kick but Zonta avoids it.
Kutvonen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T4#
Kutvonen misses with a low kick.
Kutvonen misses the shot to the body.
Kutvonen throws out a leg kick but Zonta moves out of range and Kutvonen only half commits.
Zonta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kutvonen was well out of range. Poor timing from Zonta.
Peter Zonta is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kutvonen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kutvonen moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Lusmu Kutvonen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kutvonen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zonta.
Kutvonen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kutvonen tries to score with a low kick but Zonta moves his leg out of the way.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Zonta pushes Kutvonen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lusmu Kutvonen.
I think Zonta has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Zonta!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Peter Zonta made sure he mentioned Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
F 110: LHW GP Semis
Date: Aug 01, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Zonta rushes Top and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zonta.
Top displaying some good clinch control by pressing Zonta up against the cage.
Top blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zonta lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Top taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Zonta softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
I was talking to Zonta's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Top tries a body shot but Zonta blocks it.
Top effectively controlling the action here.
Top throws an elbow but it misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Top.
Zonta avoids the elbow strike from Top, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zonta.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Top escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zonta lands a right hook to the body.
Zonta tries for a takedown but Top sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Top takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
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!
Top throws a wild body kick that Zonta sees coming a mile off.
Zonta misses with a looping left.
Zonta backing away here, and Top unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T1#
Top scores with a head kick. Zonta tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Top connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Top throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Top wants to clinch up but Zonta keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Zonta moves into the clinch.
Zonta lands a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zonta.
Zonta lands a left hand that snaps the head of Top backwards. #BC2#
Top breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Top scores with a kick to the body.
#CL2#
Top gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Zonta tries to throw a body punch but Top avoids it by throwing Zonta back against the cage.
A short left from Zonta.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Top misses with the head strike.
Zonta lands an uppercut.
Top taking a breather.
Zonta lands a right hand.
Zonta working aggressively here.
#T2##BC2#
Top breaks the clinch.
Zonta shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Top pinned against the cage. Top gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A low kick from Top is predictable there
and Zonta counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Top has closed the distance and engaged Zonta in a clinch.
Top lands an elbow inside that Zonta shrugs off.
Top throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Zonta takes an elbow to the forehead.
Zonta avoids the elbow strike from Top, against the cage.
Zonta blocks an elbow strike.
Top tries to work over Zonta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Top blocks a body shot from Zonta.
Zonta misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Zonta.
Top creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Zonta's defenses.
Zonta working aggressively here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Zonta throws an elbow but misses. #T3#
Top lands a shoulder strike.
Zonta has a couple of punches blocked by Top.
Zonta lands with a left to the head.
Zonta throws a punch but it's blocked by Top. #BC2#
Top manages to break the clinch.
Top scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Zonta shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Crunch! Top slams his shin into Zonta's torso.
Zonta takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Thip Top is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Top throws a body kick that misses.
Zonta walks into a left hand.
Top ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zonta moves away.
Top connects with a solid leg kick.
Top lands a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Zonta takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Top.
Zonta misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Top misses with an elbow over the top.
Top trying to stall but Zonta improves his position.
Top misses with an elbow strike.
#BC#
Zonta breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Top with a jab.
Zonta on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Top. Top obviously looking to wear him down.
Zonta stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Top.
Top lands a head kick!
Zonta wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Zonta wants to clinch up but Top keeps it at a distance.
Top cracks Zonta with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Zonta takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zonta misses with a body shot.
Zonta moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CL2#
Top clinches up with Zonta and pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Thip Top will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Top clinches up with Zonta and pushes him back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Top.
Top looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Peter Zonta has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Top lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Zonta.
Top manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Top lands an elbow inside that Zonta shrugs off. #BC#
Zonta manages to break the clinch.
Top throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Top lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Top looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Top fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zonta.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Top avoids the body shot from Zonta.
#CL2#
Top clinches with his opponent.
Top doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zonta misses with a body punch.
Zonta prevents a body shot from Top.
With the fighters up against the cage, Top throws an elbow but misses. #T1#
Zonta lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Top lands a damaging elbow.
Zonta swings wildly with an uppercut but Top uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zonta works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A short left from Zonta.
Zonta scores with a shot to the side of Top's head.
Zonta avoids a wild elbow strike from Top.
Zonta lands with a light punch inside.
Zonta misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zonta lands a shoulder strike.
Top lands an elbow that stopped Zonta in his tracks for a moment.
Top avoiding damage.
Top blocks an uppercut.
Zonta dodges an elbow strike from Top.
Top throws an elbow but it misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zonta lands with a right to the head.
Zonta misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T2#
Top lands an elbow just above Zonta 's eye.
Zonta misses with a hook to the ribs.
Top misses with a body punch.
Zonta dodges an elbow strike from Top.
Top lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Zonta misses with the head strike.
Zonta misses with a punch on the inside.
Zonta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zonta misses with some punches.
Top content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Top misses with a hook to the ribs.
Top blocking some punches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Top just misses with a elbow thrown towards Zonta's brow.
Top throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Zonta takes an elbow to the temple.
Nice elbow from Top. #TD#
Zonta has hold of one of Top's legs. Top is fighting the takedown attempt but Zonta gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#ES2#
Top has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Zonta is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#BC#
Zonta manages to break the clinch.
#T3##CL2#
Top gets a clinch.
Zonta blocks the elbow strike.
Top misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zonta lands a right hand.
Zonta scores with a shoulder strike.
Zonta lands a nice shot to the body.
Top throws an elbow but it misses.
Zonta tries a body shot but Top blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Zonta fails to land.
Zonta takes an elbow to the temple.
Zonta lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zonta blocks an elbow strike from Top.
Zonta lands a hook that snaps the head of Top backwards.
Zonta scores with a shot to the side of Top's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zonta.
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!
Zonta softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Top throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Zonta throws a punch but it's blocked by Top.
Nice elbow from Top. #T4#
A nice left hand lands by Zonta.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zonta.
Top lands an elbow just above Zonta 's eye.
Zonta throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tops head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Top.
Top lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Top misses with an elbow over the top.
Top is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Top tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zonta's elbow.
Zonta pushes Top back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Zonta.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A shot in the inside from Top.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Top blocking some punches.
Zonta misses with a body punch.
Zonta throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tops head.
Zonta tries to work over Top's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zonta scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Thip Top will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Top avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2#
Top moves into the clinch.
Top blocks a body shot from Zonta.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zonta. #BC2#
Top breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Top tries to clinch but Zonta is having none of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Top looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zonta throws a jab but it's blocked by Top.
Top lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Zonta tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zonta is looking to clinch but Top is avoiding it.
Zonta misses with a wild body shot.
Zonta tries to close the distance and clinch but Top swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Top scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Zonta thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Zonta rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Top moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thip Top seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Top steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zonta.
Top with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Top thows a body kick. Zonta tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Zonta lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Top circles away quickly and effectively.
Zonta closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Top lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zonta's sensitive parts.
Zonta looks to land a combination but Top avoids it well.
Top tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zonta throwing a counter right hand but Top manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Top closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Zonta on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Top misses with an elbow strike.
Zonta misses with some punches.
Zonta is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Zonta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Top tries to work over Zonta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zonta avoids a wild elbow strike from Top.#T2#
Top keeps control of Zonta as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Top controlling the action here for a moment.
Top throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Zonta lands a nice uppercut.
Top creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC2#
Top breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Top tries to close the distance and clinch but Zonta swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Top.
Top throws a leg kick
enabling Zonta to counter with a crisp jab.
Top swings widly with a right hand
and Zonta counters with a nice uppercut.
Peter Zonta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Top throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Top throws a sloppy head kick and Zonta moves out of range easily.
Zonta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zonta throws out a loose jab but Top uses good head movement to avoid it.
Top looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zonta will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T3#
Top misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Top is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Top gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Zonta lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Top misses with an elbow strike.
Zonta misses with a body punch.
Zonta lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Top slows down the pace here.
Zonta pushes Top back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Top is trying to stall.
Top blocking some punches.
#BC2#
Top breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zonta tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Top manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Top counters with a body kick.#T4#
Top scores with a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zonta looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Top swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Top throws a body kick that misses.
It looked like Zonta was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Zonta swings for the body but Top moves out of range.
Top tries a head kick but it misses.
Top throws a head kick that misses.
Top throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Zonta on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zonta takes a swing at Top's ribcage but misses.
Zonta uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Top.
Zonta misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Zonta moves into the clinch successfully.
Zonta lands with a left to the head.
Zonta lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zonta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Peter Zonta.
I think Top 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Thip Top!
After winning the bout, Thip Top 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:
FARTMMA 106: 205 Quarterfinals
Date: Jul 03, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chaplin throws a hook but Zonta blocks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chaplin. Zonta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zonta steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Chaplin.
Zonta moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Chaplin closes the distance and clinches.
Zonta wants a takedown but no success here.
Zonta lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chaplin backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chaplin. #TD2#
Zonta has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Chaplin regains guard immediately.
Chaplin 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.
Chaplin keeping moving, preventing Zonta from controlling successfully.
Chaplin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chaplin managing to control the position.
Chaplin has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Zonta must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Chaplin keeping moving, preventing Zonta from controlling successfully.
Zonta pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chaplin is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Zonta is fighting to break Chaplin's control of his arms but Chaplin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Chaplin looking to control.
Chaplin pulls Zonta in close to prevent any damage.
Zonta controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Chaplin working for a triangle but Zonta defends it easily.
Chaplin wants to sweep but no luck.
Zonta trying to control the position from guard on top but Chaplin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chaplin wants to sweep here but Zonta controlling him for the moment.
Chaplin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Chaplin 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.
Chaplin keeping full guard, as Zonta tries to pass.
Zonta won't allow Chaplin to sweep him here.
Zonta loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Zonta trying to control the position from guard on top but Chaplin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Zonta with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chaplin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Zonta wants to sweep here but Chaplin controlling him for the moment.
Zonta is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chaplin seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T3#
Chaplin trying to control the position from guard on top but Zonta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zonta is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chaplin looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chaplin pushing down on Zonta's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Chaplin is trying to control the action in half guard but Zonta is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Chaplin prevents Zonta from improving his position.
Zonta wants to control but Chaplin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Zonta is looking to improve his position.
Chaplin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Zonta defending well though.
Chaplin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Zonta is looking to improve his position.
Zonta makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Zonta.
Chaplin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Zonta's guard. #T4#
Zonta is trying to control but can't.
Chaplin performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Chaplin prevents Zonta from improving his position.
Chaplin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Chaplin is keen to just control but Zonta is a slippery customer.
Zonta is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Chaplin scores with a couple of nice shots.
Chaplin content to control rather than advance.
Zonta is looking to control Chaplin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Zonta avoid being mounted?
Chaplin performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chaplin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Chaplin is controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Chaplin dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Chaplin scores with a hook.
Zonta connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Chaplin momentarily.
Zonta uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chaplin.
Chaplin keeps the fight on the outside.
Zonta dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chaplin throws a lazy uppercut
and Zonta counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Chaplin misses with an uppercut
and Zonta counters with a left to the body.
Zonta throws a shot from downtown. Chaplin moves away and avoids it.
Chaplin keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chaplin thuds a left hand into Zonta's body.
Chaplin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zonta swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Chaplin clinches with his opponent.
Zonta throws a head punch that misses.
Zonta prevents a body shot from Chaplin.
Chaplin misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chaplin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T1#
Chaplin lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Chaplin fails to land.
Zonta is looking for a takedown.
Chaplin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chaplin stops a takedown attempt from Zonta.
Zonta wants a takedown.
Charlie Chaplin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Zonta.
A short left from Zonta.
Zonta takes a shot to the head.
Zonta is working Chaplin over against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zonta.
Chaplin lands a shot to the body.
Chaplin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zonta backwards.
Chaplin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zonta backwards.
Chaplin throws a punch but it's blocked by Zonta.
Chaplin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zonta backwards.
Zonta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chaplin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zonta can do to turn this around?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chaplin misses with some punches.
Chaplin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Chaplin has a couple of punches blocked by Zonta.
Zonta blocking some punches.
#T2#
Chaplin throws a punch but it's blocked by Zonta.
Chaplin is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Zonta's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A frustrated look appears on Zonta's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Zonta - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Zonta lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Chaplin or not.
Chaplin misses with the head strike.
Chaplin misses with a punch to the body.
Zonta tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chaplin avoids it.
Chaplin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zonta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#TD2#
Zonta gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Zonta prevents Chaplin from improving his position.
Chaplin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Chaplin has his hands on Zonta's head, controlling the position.
Chaplin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zonta is one step ahead there.
Chaplin pulls Zonta in close to prevent any damage. #T3##SUB#
Chaplin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Zonta throwing strikes but missing.
Chaplin can't keep his opponent in guard - Zonta advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Zonta wants to take a breather but Chaplin is having none of it.
Chaplin is controlling Zonta's trapped leg to prevent Zonta from advancing to side control.
Zonta lands with a punch from half guard.
Chaplin tries to get to full guard but Zonta has control of the leg.
Chaplin is trying to maintain the position but Zonta is very close to passing his half guard.
Chaplin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chaplin gets back to full guard.
#T4#
Zonta trying to control the position from guard on top but Chaplin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Zonta working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Chaplin is trying to control the position but Zonta postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zonta accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chaplin is trying to keep Zonta in close.
Zonta wants to control from the top but Chaplin keeps moving.
Zonta postures up and lands a big shot to Chaplin's brow.
Chaplin keeping moving, preventing Zonta from controlling successfully.
Zonta trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chaplin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chaplin is controlling Zonta's posture.
Chaplin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Zonta wants to control from the top but Chaplin keeps moving.
Zonta postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
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 Charlie Chaplin will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Zonta tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chaplin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chaplin digs a good body shot into Zonta's ribs.
The fighters circling - Chaplin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zonta gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Chaplin.
Chaplin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zonta stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Zonta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zonta is looking for the big counter here.
Chaplin scores with a leg kick.
Chaplin lands with a cross.
Chaplin keeps the fight on the outside.
Chaplin misses the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chaplin. Zonta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chaplin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left lands for Chaplin.
Zonta swings for the body but Chaplin moves out of range.
Zonta lands a nice hook to Chaplin's body. Chaplin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Zonta is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Chaplin rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zonta scores with a punch to the head.
Chaplin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1#
Chaplin scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Zonta throws an overhand right that lands on Chaplin's shoulder, as Chaplin tries to avoid the shot.
Chaplin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zonta moves away.
As Chaplin backs off Zonta throws a huge counter combo but Chaplin manages to avoid it all.
Zonta throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chaplin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Chaplin throws a body punch but Zonta moves out of range. #CL2#
Zonta takes the fight into the clinch.
Chaplin prevents a body shot from Zonta.
Zonta goes for a takedown in the clinch but Chaplin prevents it.
Chaplin struggles to land a body shot inside as Zonta controls his hands.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zonta. #TD2#
Zonta has hold of one of Chaplin's legs. Chaplin is fighting the takedown attempt but Zonta gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Chaplin is pulling down on Zonta's head. It's preventing any offense from Zonta, at least for the moment.
Chaplin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chaplin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zonta manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T2#
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!
Zonta has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Chaplin sitting in guard here, content to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zonta is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Peter Zonta has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zonta trying to control but Chaplin is working from the bottom.
Chaplin is trying to control the position but Zonta postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Chaplin looking for a guillotine here but Zonta defends easily.
Peter Zonta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zonta lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Chaplin has Zonta pulled in close to control his posture.
Zonta pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chaplin is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Chaplin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Zonta preventing the sweep.
Zonta working some strikes from top position.
Zonta wants to pass the guard but Chaplin is keeping the position.
Zonta won't allow Chaplin to sweep him here. #SUB#
Chaplin working for a triangle but Zonta defends it easily.
Zonta passes Chaplin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Chaplin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Chaplin is looking to control Zonta's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chaplin avoid being mounted?
Zonta not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Chaplin wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Zonta perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Chaplin has his hands clasped together around Zonta's back. He's all about the action.
Chaplin wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Chaplin looking for submissions off his back.
Zonta looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Zonta 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.
Chaplin won't allow Zonta to pass to mount.
Chaplin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Zonta is looking for a kimura here.
Chaplin trying to control but Zonta postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Charlie Chaplin.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chaplin, 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charlie Chaplin!
Charlie Chaplin 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:
FARTMMA 102
Date: Jun 06, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tverdovskiy throws a push kick but Zonta slaps the foot to one side.
Tverdovskiy thumps Zonta with a low kick.
Tverdovskiy throws a front kick that sends Zonta stumbling back into the cage.
Zonta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tverdovskiy was well out of range. Poor timing from Zonta.
An attempted straight right counter from Tverdovskiy misses the target.
Tverdovskiy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Zonta ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL#
Tverdovskiy moves into the clinch.
Zonta tries to throw a body punch but Tverdovskiy avoids it by throwing Zonta back against the cage.
Zonta tries for a takedown. No joy.
Zonta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tverdovskiy lands an elbow inside.
Tverdovskiy stalling.
Tverdovskiy throws an elbow that misses.
#TD2#
Tverdovskiy is fighting off a takedown attempt but Zonta is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Tverdovskiy to the mat. Tverdovskiy regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zonta is looking to work some ground and pound but Tverdovskiy has wrist control.
Zonta controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tverdovskiy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zonta's guard. #REVR##T1#
Tverdovskiy 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zonta looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Zonta has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tverdovskiy stopping the sweep attempt from Zonta.
Zonta is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Zonta looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zonta wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Tverdovskiy won't allow Zonta to sweep him here. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Zonta being controlled here, momentarily.
Zonta is trying to keep Tverdovskiy in close.
Zonta is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Tverdovskiy is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Zonta tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zonta is still trying to improve position.#T3#
Tverdovskiy not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zonta misses with an uppercut. Tverdovskiy saw that one coming.
Zonta moves away from the strike by Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy misses with a head kick.
Zonta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tverdovskiy.
Zonta tries to clinch up but Tverdovskiy circles away and keeps his distance.
Tverdovskiy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tverdovskiy scoring well with a low kick there.
Tverdovskiy tries to land a front kick but Zonta steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tverdovskiy tries to close the distance and clinch but Zonta swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zonta doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Zonta throws a poor cross that misses
and Tverdovskiy counters with a thumping low kick.
Zonta with a nice cross.
Zonta's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tverdovskiy connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Zonta scrambles back to his feet.
Zonta misses with a hook
enabling Tverdovskiy to counter with a crisp jab.
Tverdovskiy moves out of range as Zonta strikes.#T4#
Tverdovskiy fakes a head shot and lands one 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!
Zonta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tverdovskiy moves away.
Tverdovskiy looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Tverdovskiy slips under a jab.
Tverdovskiy staying out of range there.
Zonta lands a nice shot that snaps Tverdovskiy's head back.
Tverdovskiy cracks Zonta with a good jab.
Tverdovskiy scoring well with a low kick there.
Tverdovskiy tries to clinch up but Zonta circles away and keeps his distance.
The fighters circling - Tverdovskiy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zonta wants to slow Tverdovskiy down by chopping away at his legs.
Tverdovskiy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tverdovskiy lands with a good body shot.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tverdovskiy. Zonta shrugs it off though.
Zonta takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Tverdovskiy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zonta.
Tverdovskiy fires out a quick counter leg kick but Zonta just manages to avoid it.
Tverdovskiy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zonta.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Tverdovskiy dominated that round.
That's time! Tverdovskiy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Crunch! Tverdovskiy slams his shin into Zonta's torso.
A telegraphed right hand from Zonta misses the target.
Tverdovskiy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zonta manages to avoid it.
Tverdovskiy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tverdovskiy thumps Zonta with a low kick.
Tverdovskiy misses with a head kick.
Tverdovskiy throws an off balance right hand
and Zonta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tverdovskiy tries to clinch but Zonta is having none of it.
Zonta just misses with a punch to the body.
Tverdovskiy swings for the body but Zonta moves out of range.
Zonta catches Tverdovskiy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Zonta crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tverdovskiy - the referee stops the clock and Zonta gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tverdovskiy. Zonta manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Tverdovskiy dodges the punch combination from Zonta.
Tverdovskiy throws a quick counter kick to the body but Zonta avoids it.
Tverdovskiy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zonta's head backwards.#T1#
A cross from Tverdovskiy lands.
Tverdovskiy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zonta can do to turn this around?
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tverdovskiy 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 Zonta has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Zonta and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Zonta throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Tverdovskiy darts in and clinches Zonta up against the cage.
Zonta misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tverdovskiy looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tverdovskiy prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tverdovskiy pushes Zonta back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zonta tries to score a body lock takedown but Tverdovskiy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tverdovskiy stops a takedown attempt from Zonta.
Alexander Tverdovskiy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Zonta.
A bit of stalling here from Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy lands a right hand.
Tverdovskiy manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Tverdovskiy struggles to land a body shot inside as Zonta controls his hands.
#T2#
Tverdovskiy is trying to maintain a safe position but Zonta gets an underhook and turns Tverdovskiy into the cage.
A right hand to the body from Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy trying to stall but Zonta improves his position.
Zonta is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tverdovskiy gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Zonta avoids the elbow strike from Tverdovskiy, against the cage.
Zonta has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tverdovskiy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Zonta wants a takedown.
Zonta is trying to drag Tverdovskiy to the mat but Tverdovskiy just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tverdovskiy stalls.
Tverdovskiy taking a breather.
Tverdovskiy gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Tverdovskiy is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Alexander Tverdovskiy.
Zonta takes a kick to the side of the head.#T3#
A left and a right from Tverdovskiy both land. Nice combination. #TD2#
Zonta shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Tverdovskiy wants to improve his position but Zonta is controlling well.
Zonta trying to control from half guard but Tverdovskiy is working away.
Tverdovskiy tries to roll over but Zonta keeps him under control.
Zonta throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tverdovskiy is looking to improve his position.
Zonta thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T4#
Zonta looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Zonta is looking to take a break and control but Tverdovskiy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tverdovskiy wants to get back to full guard.
Zonta is thwarting Tverdovskiy's attempts to control the position.
Zonta looks to land a strike but Tverdovskiy avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Tverdovskiy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Zonta throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zonta in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Zonta showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tverdovskiy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Tverdovskiy dominated that second 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.#R3#
Tverdovskiy throws the kick towards the body but Zonta avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Zonta on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zonta misses with a hook.
Zonta has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tverdovskiy.
Zonta's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tverdovskiy scores with a hook.
Zonta blocks a jab.
Zonta lands with a right hand.
Zonta avoids the body shot from Tverdovskiy.
Zonta connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tverdovskiy's hands.
Zonta changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tverdovskiy is looking to clinch but Zonta is avoiding it.
Alexander Tverdovskiy is winning the standup battle so far.
Tverdovskiy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tverdovskiy lands a right hook to the body.
Zonta just misses with a punch to the body.
Zonta comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Zonta has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tverdovskiy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zonta throws a series of punches but Tverdovskiy moves out of range. #T1#
Tverdovskiy will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Zonta rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tverdovskiy counters with a thumping low kick.
Zonta's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tverdovskiy under the eye.
Tverdovskiy throws a leg kick but Zonta moved away.
Tverdovskiy moves out of range of the strikes.
Zonta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy avoids the body shot from Zonta.
Tverdovskiy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tverdovskiy lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tverdovskiy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zonta momentarily.
#TD2#
Zonta shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tverdovskiy's guard.#ES#
Tverdovskiy has his feet on Zonta's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Alexander Tverdovskiy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zonta misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Tverdovskiy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Zonta lands a jab to the nose.#CL#
Tverdovskiy moves into the clinch successfully.
Zonta is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Zonta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tverdovskiy's elbow.
Zonta avoids a wild elbow strike from Tverdovskiy.
Zonta misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tverdovskiy prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tverdovskiy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Tverdovskiy - that landed with a thud.
Zonta changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tverdovskiy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Alexander Tverdovskiy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Zonta.
Zonta takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zonta lands with a straight right. Tverdovskiy didn't see that one coming.
Zonta blocks a head kick by Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T3#
Zonta blocks a leg kick.
Tverdovskiy scoring well with a low kick there.
Tverdovskiy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zonta.
Tverdovskiy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Peter Zonta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tverdovskiy walks into a stiff left hand from Zonta.#CL#
Tverdovskiy closes the distance and clinches.
Tverdovskiy gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Zonta.
Zonta wants to take the fight to the mat but Tverdovskiy manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Tverdovskiy throws a punch but it's blocked by Zonta.
Zonta wants a takedown.
#T4#
Zonta drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tverdovskiy pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tverdovskiy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tverdovskiy throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Tverdovskiy throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Zonta.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zonta ducks right into an uppercut from Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy throws a hook but Zonta avoids it easily.
Zonta appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Zonta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tverdovskiy was well out of range. Poor timing from Zonta.
Zonta scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Zonta looks to land a left hand but Tverdovskiy moved out of range nicely.
Tverdovskiy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tverdovskiy scores with a head kick.
Tverdovskiy is looking to land body kicks.
Tverdovskiy misses the jab.
Tverdovskiy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zonta! But no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Tverdovskiy clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Tverdovskiy lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Zonta ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Zonta looks to score with a jab to the body but Tverdovskiy is just out of range.
Zonta lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Tverdovskiy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A left lands for Zonta.
Tverdovskiy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tverdovskiy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zonta under the eye.#CL#
Tverdovskiy closes the distance and clinches.
Tverdovskiy stalling the fight.
Tverdovskiy is leaning against Zonta and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tverdovskiy content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Zonta blocks an elbow strike.
Still in the clinch, Tverdovskiy scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zonta. #T1#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tverdovskiy is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Tverdovskiy lands an elbow inside.
Tverdovskiy looks to throw an elbow but misses. #TD2#
Zonta tightens his grip and picks Tverdovskiy up, before dumping him to the ground. Tverdovskiy manages to land in guard.
Tverdovskiy looking to control.
Zonta is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Zonta trying to control the position from guard on top but Tverdovskiy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zonta pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tverdovskiy is keeping the position for now.
Tverdovskiy trying to keep a closed guard but Zonta is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
Zonta scoring with some ground and pound.
Zonta pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tverdovskiy is keeping the position for now.
Zonta postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Zonta tries to free his leg and advance position but Tverdovskiy is retaining full guard.
Zonta controlling from the top position.
Tverdovskiy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zonta tries to free his leg and advance position but Tverdovskiy is retaining full guard.
Zonta keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tverdovskiy's head.
Zonta postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Zonta working his ground and pound in the gym.
Zonta passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T3#
Tverdovskiy is not content to let Zonta control the position.
Tverdovskiy is trying to get back to half guard.
Zonta controlling the position.
Tverdovskiy is not content to let Zonta control the position.
Tverdovskiy wants to control but Zonta postures up.
Zonta staying calm.
Tverdovskiy takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tverdovskiy gets back to half guard.
Zonta controlling the action here.
Zonta is trying to control. Tverdovskiy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Zonta not doing much here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zonta not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tverdovskiy is looking for a sweep. Zonta is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Peter Zonta will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Tverdovskiy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
Tverdovskiy lands a high kick!
#CL2#
Zonta moves into range and clinches up with Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Tverdovskiy - that landed with a thud.
Zonta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tverdovskiy's elbow.
Zonta changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tverdovskiy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Zonta throws a body punch but Tverdovskiy moves out of range.
Tverdovskiy darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tverdovskiy lands with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tverdovskiy looks to land a right hand but Zonta moved out of range.
Zonta checks a low kick from Tverdovskiy.
Zonta comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Zonta scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T1#
Zonta scores with a jab to the head.
Tverdovskiy works the jab nicely.
A low kick lands for Tverdovskiy.
Zonta misses with a straight right.
Zonta misses with a wild body shot.
Tverdovskiy jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A jab from Tverdovskiy misses.
Zonta now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Zonta throws a series of punches but Tverdovskiy avoids them all with ease.
Tverdovskiy ducks right into an uppercut from Zonta.
Zonta lands a body shot.
Zonta throws a solid leg kick but Tverdovskiy takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Zonta.
A low kick lands for Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zonta appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tverdovskiy just misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Tverdovskiy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zonta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tverdovskiy.
Zonta's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Zonta duly obliges.
Tverdovskiy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zonta has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zonta throws a big shot that misses.
Tverdovskiy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zonta.
Zonta scores with a jab to the body.
Zonta waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy thinks about countering with a body kick.
Peter Zonta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice jab there from Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Tverdovskiy throws a shot from downtown. Zonta moves away and avoids it.
Zonta connects with a body shot that sends Tverdovskiy's belly button to the back.#T3#
Tverdovskiy ducks under a wild hook from Zonta.
Zonta looks to land a left hand but Tverdovskiy moved out of range nicely.
Zonta swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tverdovskiy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zonta walks into a straight right hand from Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy throws a solid leg kick but Zonta takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tverdovskiy.
Zonta swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tverdovskiy throws a leg kick which misses Zonta's front leg but catches the back leg as Zonta tries to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Zonta misses the target.
Tverdovskiy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Zonta's head.
Tverdovskiy lands a nice shot to the body.
Zonta looks to score with a jab to the body but Tverdovskiy is just out of range.
Zonta misses with a shot to the body
and Tverdovskiy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zonta throws a series of punches but Tverdovskiy avoids them all with ease.
Zonta is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Tverdovskiy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tverdovskiy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zonta closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Zonta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tverdovskiy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tverdovskiy wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice body kick from Tverdovskiy.
Zonta has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tverdovskiy throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Both fighters circling a little - Tverdovskiy finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Tverdovskiy lands a nice looking kick to the body. Zonta takes a step back to recover.
Tverdovskiy lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Tverdovskiy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zonta manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A nice leg kick from Tverdovskiy, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zonta sizes up Tverdovskiy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tverdovskiy throws a sloppy head kick and Zonta moves out of range easily.
Zonta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tverdovskiy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Tverdovskiy showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tverdovskiy has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 49:46
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 49:46
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Tverdovskiy!
Alexander Tverdovskiy retains his lightweight title!
Alexander Tverdovskiy seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
FARTMMA 93
Date: Apr 04, 2020 |
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zonta.
Zonta shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Smith swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zonta connects with a crisp jab.
Zonta throws a poor cross that misses
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
Zonta jabs at Smith's body.
Zonta misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Smith was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zonta looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Zonta fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Smith on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zonta swings widly with a right hand
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zonta throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smith slips a jab and a cross from Zonta.
Peter Zonta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zonta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Zonta.#T1#
Smith lands a jab to the head.
Zonta takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A decent looking cross lands there for Zonta.
Zonta connects with a good right hand that stumbles Smith. Smith circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zonta misses with a takedown attempt
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
James Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Zonta.
Smith throws a good cross that connects.
Zonta tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zonta throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
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!
Smith drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Zonta has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T2#
Zonta cracks a nice hook into Smith's ribs.
Smith takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've been told by Smith's head coaches at UnderGround BJJ & MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Smith slips under a jab from Zonta.
A jab from Zonta does it's job there.
Smith slips a jab from Zonta.
Smith takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Zonta lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Smith backs up against the cage.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Zonta.
Zonta throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Zonta uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
Zonta throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T3#
Good exchange - Zonta coming out on top.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zonta.
Zonta throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Smith on the side of the head.
Smith takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Zonta rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zonta works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Zonta misses with a shot to the body
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zonta moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Zonta dips down and scores with a jab 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!
A lazy left from Zonta finds it's target.
Zonta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Zonta.
It looked like Smith wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
Zonta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith tries to counter with a takedown but Zonta is quick to defend against it.
A slow jab from Zonta misses its intended target.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zonta lands a nice shot that snaps Smith's head back.
Zonta throws a left and a right that both miss
and Smith counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A cross from Zonta lands.
Zonta takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Smith takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zonta.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zonta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Zonta.
It looked like Smith was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Zonta.
Zonta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Zonta dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Zonta lands a nice shot that snaps Smith's head back.
Smith moves forwards but Zonta connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Zonta scores with a jab.
Zonta connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Smith's hands.
Zonta scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Zonta looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Zonta tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Smith counters with a left to the body.
Smith scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zonta doesn't seem bothered though.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Zonta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zonta lands with a nice body punch.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zonta looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range. #T1#
A left lands for Zonta.
Zonta tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zonta waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
It looked like Smith wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zonta has a takedown stuffed.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zonta.
Zonta bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Zonta moves forwards but Smith connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Smith moves out of range as Zonta strikes.
Smith misses with a hook. Zonta ducked under it nicely.
Smith walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Peter Zonta seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zonta walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Smith checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
It looked like Smith wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Zonta misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
Zonta throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zonta avoids the body shot from Smith.
Smith slips under a jab from Zonta.
Zonta loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Zonta defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Zonta throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zonta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Zonta swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zonta throws a big shot that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Smith misses the target.
Zonta fails to land the takedown.#T3#
Zonta lands with a cross.
Zonta misses with a left hand
and Smith counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Zonta jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zonta scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Zonta shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smith but Smith pushes him off and we're back to square one.
James Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Zonta.
Smith takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Zonta scores with a shot to the body.
Smith drops his hands momentarily and Zonta takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T4#
Zonta scores with a sloppy right hand. Smith should have avoided that one.
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by Zonta.
Smith throwing a counter right hand but Zonta manages to avoid it.
Zonta punishes Smith's body with a nice straight punch.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Smith might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Zonta swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Zonta.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith fails with the takedown.
Zonta lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Zonta looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Zonta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Zonta takes the fight into the clinch.
Zonta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zonta is pressed up against the cage. Smith has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Zonta down to the mat. Zonta avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Zonta scores with a jab.
Zonta bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Smith's head backwards.
Zonta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zonta misses with a body shot
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
Zonta cracks a nice hook into Smith's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zonta walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Zonta moves away and avoids it.
Zonta throws out a counter right but Smith avoids it with no problem.
Zonta lands with an overhand left.
Zonta ducks under a wild hook from Smith.#T1#
Zonta is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#TD#
Smith fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Zonta to the ground. Smith is now in Zonta's guard.
Smith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zonta is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Smith is controlling him.
Smith throws a big right hand that misses.
Smith is working Zonta over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Smith in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith postures up in Zonta's guard and throws a big left but Zonta blocks it.
Smith prevents Zonta from getting back to his feet.
Smith works over Zonta with some ground and pound from guard.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Zonta is keeping the position.
Zonta is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #ES2#
Zonta is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T2#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smith.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zonta scores with a shot to the side of Smith's head.
Smith goes for a takedown in the clinch but Zonta prevents it.
Zonta misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Zonta fails to land.
A left hand lands to the body for Smith.
Smith lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#TD#
Smith is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Zonta can't fight it off and eventually Smith manages to take the fight to the floor. Zonta looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Smith working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Smith throwing strikes from guard but Zonta blocks nicely.
Smith slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T3#
Smith wants to control from the top but Zonta keeps moving.
Smith lands a couple of elbows.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Zonta is keeping the position.
Smith won't allow Zonta to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith postures up in Zonta's guard and throws a big left but Zonta blocks it.
Zonta wants to get back to his feet but Smith is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Smith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Smith throwing strikes from guard but Zonta blocks nicely. #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.
Smith is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Smith working some strikes from top position.
Zonta preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Zonta is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Smith defends well.
Zonta wants to get back to his feet but Smith is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Peter Zonta is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Smith throwing strikes but missing.
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Zonta.
Smith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zonta is trying to keep Smith in close.
James Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith lands a couple of digs.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Zonta 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Zonta!
Peter Zonta 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:
FARTMMA 86
Date: Feb 28, 2020 |
#R1#
Zonta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zonta avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zonta circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zonta misses with a body shot.
Zonta cracks Brom with a right hand to the side of the head.
Zonta digs a good hook to Brom's body.
Brom moves forwards but Zonta connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Zonta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brom moves away.
Brom is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Zonta with a body shot.
Brom throws a hook but Zonta blocks it.
Brom lands with a straight right. Zonta didn't see that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zonta lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Zonta lands a nice hook to Brom's body. Brom takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A slow jab from Brom misses its intended target.
Zonta throws a body punch but Brom moves out of range.
Brom swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zonta throws a sloppy body shot
letting Brom counter with a right hand. #T1#
Zonta is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Brom throws a jab but it's blocked by Zonta.
We've been hearing reports that Zonta has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Brom scores with a hook to the body. Zonta takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Brom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zonta was well out of range. Poor timing from Brom.
Brom ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Zonta tries a body shot but Brom blocks it.
Brom tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brom will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Zonta up against the cage.
Brom scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zonta throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Broms head.
Zonta throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Broms head.
Brom lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zonta backwards.
A short left from Zonta. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot in the inside from Brom.
Brom slows down the pace here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Zonta pushes Brom back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zonta.
Zonta blocks an uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Zonta trying to stall but Brom improves his position.
Zonta misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brom lands with a right to the head.
Zonta lands a hook that snaps the head of Brom backwards.
Brom lands a hook that snaps the head of Zonta backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brom.
A short uppercut from Zonta.
Zonta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zonta tries to throw a body punch but Brom avoids it by throwing Zonta back against the cage. #T3#
Brom blocks a body shot from Zonta.
Brom misses with a punch on the inside.
Zonta is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Brom is defending well for now.
Zonta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zonta struggles to land a body shot inside as Brom controls his hands.
Brom misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zonta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brom is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Brom blocks an uppercut.
Zonta lands a body shot in the clinch.
Brom taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Zonta letting Brom take a breather here.
Brom tries to throw a body punch but Zonta avoids it by throwing Brom back against the cage.
Brom is trying to stall.
Zonta lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T4#
The referee is keeping an eye on Brom - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A head punch on the inside from Zonta fails to land.
Brom trying to control the position but instead, Zonta has worked for underhooks and has pushed Brom into the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Eragon Brom.
Zonta avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Zonta misses the target.
Zonta throws a lazy uppercut
and Brom connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zonta just misses with a punch to the body.
Brom is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Zonta misses with a hook to the body
and Brom cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zonta throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brom sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brom looks to score with a jab to the body but Zonta is just out of range.
Zonta scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Zonta misses with a body shot.
Zonta is looking to wear down Brom with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Zonta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brom.
Zonta lands a body shot.
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 Peter Zonta will probably get the nod.
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#
Zonta shoots and misses
letting Brom counter with a right hand.
Zonta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brom is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Zonta with a body shot.
Zonta throws an overhand right that lands on Brom's shoulder, as Brom tries to avoid the shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Brom misses.
Zonta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Peter Zonta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zonta uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brom.
Brom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zonta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zonta scores with a jab.
Brom throws a hook to the side of Zonta's head but Zonta sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zonta misses with a body punch
letting Brom counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zonta swings for the body but Brom moves out of range.
Zonta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brom manages to avoid it.
Brom moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Brom throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Brom lands with a cross.
Zonta throws a hook but Brom blocks it.
Brom lands an overhand right.
Eragon Brom seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brom staying out of range there.
Zonta misses with a straight right.
It seemed like Brom was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zonta throws a good cross that connects.
Zonta is looking to clinch but Brom is avoiding it.
Nice defenses there by Brom.
Zonta misses the body punch
and Brom counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zonta needs to keep his hands up - Brom had a free shot at his head there.
Zonta staying out of range there.
Brom slips under a jab from Zonta.
Zonta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brom.
#T2#
Zonta slips a straight right by Brom.
Decent striking displayed by Zonta there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zonta throws out a loose jab but Brom uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zonta on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Brom takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Brom tries to clinch
and Zonta counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brom moves out of range as Zonta strikes.
Brom lands a right hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Brom throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brom steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zonta.
Brom slips under a jab from Zonta.
Zonta has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Brom finds it's way round the side to connect with Zonta's head.
Zonta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brom throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Brom has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T3#
Brom fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zonta throws a hook but Brom avoids it easily.
Zonta lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Brom misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zonta.
Zonta throws out a powerful jab.
Zonta throws a lazy uppercut
and Brom counters with a stiff right hand.
Zonta throws a combination that misses
and Brom counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Zonta swings for the body but Brom moves out of range.
It seemed like Brom was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zonta blocks a head kick by Brom.
Eragon Brom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A swing and a miss from Brom.
Brom takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Brom takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Brom ducks under a wild hook from Zonta.
Brom flicks out a counter leg kick but Zonta steps away.#T4#
Brom fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zonta on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brom throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zonta sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Zonta.
Brom ducks under a wild hook from Zonta.
Zonta closes the distance and clinches up with Brom, looking for a takedown. Zonta pushes Brom against the cage but Brom circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Zonta throws a lazy uppercut
and Brom connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zonta scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Zonta thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brom lands a jab to the head.
Brom lands with an overhand left.
Brom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brom ducks under a wild hook from Zonta.
Zonta lands with a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Eragon Brom will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Zonta misses with a straight right.
Brom displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zonta throws out the jab.
Zonta looks to land a left hand but Brom moved out of range nicely.
Zonta is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Brom fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Brom takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Zonta looks to land a left hand but Brom moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brom darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Zonta swings for the body but Brom moves out of range.
Brom takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Zonta throws a poor cross that misses
and Brom counters with a left to the body.
Zonta lands a jab to the head.
#T1#
Zonta misses with a wild body shot.
Zonta takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Zonta jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brom looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Brom pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zonta blocks a jab.
Zonta appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Zonta moves out of range as Brom strikes.
Zonta misses with a jab to the body
and Brom cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fighters circling - Zonta throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brom tries to counter with a clinch but Zonta shakes him off and moves away.
Zonta throws a poor cross that misses
and Brom cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zonta swings for the body but Brom moves out of range.
Brom is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zonta.
Brom rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brom takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brom throws a right hand that misses
and Zonta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Brom misses with a looping right.
Zonta swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Brom waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zonta.
Zonta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brom takes one to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zonta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zonta was well out of range. Poor timing from Brom.
Zonta avoids the body shot from Brom.
Brom uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zonta.
Brom misses with a head kick.
Zonta lands a right hook to the body.
Zonta comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Zonta throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Brom. Zonta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brom catches Zonta with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Brom tries to clinch but Zonta moves out of range.
Zonta tries to clinch up but Brom circles away and keeps his distance.#TD#
Zonta gets a double leg takedown into Brom's guard.
Zonta stands up over Brom, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Zonta stands up over Brom, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Zonta throws an elbow that misses. Brom uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Zonta's guard. Nice move by Brom!#REVB#
Zonta controlling Brom's posture. #T4#
Zonta looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brom is one step ahead there.
Brom trying to control the position from guard on top but Zonta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zonta is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Brom won't allow Zonta to get back to his feet.
Brom must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
Zonta pushes Brom off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Peter Zonta.
I think Zonta has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Peter Zonta!
Peter Zonta bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Eragon Brom spoke after the fight, saying 'That sucked.'.
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FARTMMA 81: Awakenings
Date: Jan 25, 2020 |
#R1#
Zatsch just misses with a punch to the body.
Zonta takes a swing at Zatsch's ribcage but misses.
Zonta blocks a jab.
It seemed like Zonta was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zatsch drops his hands momentarily and Zonta takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Zonta throws the left hand but Zatsch avoids the punch easily.
A jab lands there for Zonta.
Zatsch keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zonta.
Zatsch lands a jab to the nose.
Zatsch bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Zonta's head.
Zonta misses with a lunging right hand
and Zatsch makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Zatsch moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice uppercut lands for Zatsch. That snapped Zonta's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Zatsch forces Zonta back against the cage and clinches.
Zonta tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zatsch avoids it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Zonta throws an elbow but misses.
Zatsch scores with a knee to the head.
Zatsch utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Zonta misses with a punch to the body.
Zonta tries for a takedown. No joy.
Zonta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zatsch.
Zatsch working aggressively here.
Zatsch using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Zonta has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Zonta tries to land knees in the clinch but Zatsch avoids the damage to the body.
Zatsch misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zatsch.
Zatsch has a couple of punches blocked by Zonta.
Zatsch lands with a left to the head.
Zatsch struggles to land a body shot inside as Zonta controls his hands.
Zonta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zonta lands a nice shot to the body.
Zatsch has a couple of punches blocked by Zonta.
Zatsch working aggressively here.
Zonta looking to slow down the pace here.
Zonta tries to work over Zatsch's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zatsch blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Zatsch obliges.
Zonta blocks a body shot from Zatsch.
Zonta misses with a body punch.
#BC#
Zatsch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zatsch darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Zatsch cracks Zonta with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zonta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zatsch.
Zonta swinging wildly here.
Zonta takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Zatsch misses with a body shot.
#CL#
Zatsch moves into the clinch.
Zonta on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zonta tries to work over Zatsch's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zatsch tries to throw a body punch but Zonta avoids it by throwing Zatsch back against the cage.
Zatsch has a couple of punches blocked by Zonta.
Zonta managing to block the knees to the body from Zatsch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zatsch creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zatsch struggles to land a body shot inside as Zonta controls his hands.
Zonta misses with a punch to the body.
I was talking to Zatsch's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Zatsch tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zatsch misses with a punch on the inside.
Zonta can't find room to land a body shot as Zatsch controls the action.
Zonta tries to work over Zatsch's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Zonta lands with a light punch inside.
Zonta lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zatsch misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zonta.
Zonta blocking some punches.
Zonta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zatsch's elbow.
A right hook to the body lands for Zatsch.
Zatsch misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zonta.
Zatsch fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zatsch tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Zonta tries to work over Zatsch's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zonta lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zonta can't find room to land a body shot as Zatsch controls the action.
Zonta unloads a knee to the mid-section. Zatsch lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Zatsch avoids the elbow strike from Zonta, against the cage.
Zonta stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Knees to the body from Zatsch.
Zatsch landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zonta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zatsch's elbow.
Zonta on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zatsch missing with knees to the body.
#T4#
Zatsch swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zatsch tries to land knees in the clinch but Zonta avoids the damage to the body.
Zonta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC#
Zatsch's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zonta feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Zatschs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Zatsch ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Zatsch throws a hook but Zonta avoids it easily.
Zonta looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zonta pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zatsch circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mutt Zatsch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zatsch scores with a punch to the head.
Zonta gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Zonta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zonta let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Zatsch lands a nice looking body shot.
Zonta throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zatsch sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zatsch ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A jab lands there for Zatsch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Zatsch bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Zonta's head.
Zatsch misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mutt Zatsch dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Zatsch scores with a hook.
Zonta staying out of range there.
Zatsch fails in his attempt to clinch.
Good shot there by Zonta.
Zatsch tries to clinch but Zonta is having none of it.
Zonta is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zatsch.
Zonta misses with an uppercut.
Zonta throws a hook but Zatsch blocks it.
Zatsch jabs at Zonta's body.
Zonta jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zonta jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zatsch dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zonta throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Zatsch to counter with a crisp jab.
Zonta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zonta misses the jab.
Zatsch slips under a jab from Zonta.
A cross from Zatsch lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zatsch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zonta moves away.
Zatsch lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T1#
Zatsch scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Zatsch is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zonta avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mutt Zatsch is winning the standup battle so far.
Zatsch throws a body shot but no joy.
Zatsch lands a jab to the head.
Zatsch slips a straight right by Zonta.
Zatsch cracks Zonta with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mutt Zatsch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zatsch takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Zonta smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Zonta.
Zatsch scores with the left hand. Zonta knows he should have avoided that one.
Zonta loads up on a big right hand but Zatsch slips the punch.
Zatsch wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Zatsch is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zonta can do to turn this around?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zatsch smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Zatsch misses with a straight left.
Zonta lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Zonta throws a big shot that misses.
Zatsch lands with a hook. Zonta tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Zatsch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Zonta on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Zonta pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zatsch changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Zatsch misses.
Zatsch feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Zontas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Zonta is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Zonta cracks Zatsch with a right hand to the side of the head.
Zatsch thuds a left hand into Zonta's body.
Zatsch misses with a body shot.
Zonta uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Zatsch has time to react.
Zatsch ducks under a wild hook from Zonta.
Zonta connects with a nice looking jab.
Zonta ducks under a wild hook from Zatsch.
Zatsch lands the left hand.
Zonta walks into a left hand.
Zatsch lands with an overhand left.
Zatsch moves out of range of the strikes.
Zatsch with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zatsch. Zonta does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Zonta misses with an uppercut.
Zonta 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.
The fighters circling - Zonta throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zatsch misses with an uppercut.
Zonta let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zatsch looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A telegraphed right hand from Zatsch misses the target.
Zonta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zatsch moves away.
Zonta takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Zatsch tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zonta manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zatsch lunges at Zonta with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zonta's hand.
Zatsch is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Zonta circles away from the clinch attempt.
A nice side step and Zonta releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Zatsch lands a nice shot that snaps Zonta's head back.
A swing and a miss from Zonta.
Zonta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zatsch.
Zatsch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zonta was well out of range. Poor timing from Zatsch.
Zonta wants to counter the offense by Zatsch and move into the clinch position.
Zatsch jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sloppy strikes from Zonta. Those never looked like landing. #T4#
Zatsch lands a jab to Zonta's midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Zonta gets tackled into the cage by Zatsch. Zatsch maintains the clinch.
Zonta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zatsch blocks a body shot from Zonta.
Zonta on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC#
Zatsch's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zonta changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Zonta changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Zatsch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zonta sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zonta ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Zonta slips under a jab.
Zatsch fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Zonta circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zonta displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zonta on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Zonta waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zatsch.
Zonta throws the left hand but Zatsch avoids the punch easily.
Nice shot by Zatsch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mutt Zatsch dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Zatsch moves away from the strike by Zonta.
Zonta misses with a straight left.
It looked like Zatsch was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Zonta.
Zonta misses with a looping left.
A big right from Zonta misses.
Zonta on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Zonta slips under a jab.
A swing and a miss from Zonta.
Zatsch staying out of range there.
Zonta looks to score with a jab to the body but Zatsch is just out of range.
Zatsch slips under a jab from Zonta.
Zonta steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zatsch.
Zatsch slips a straight right by Zonta.
Zonta moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zonta misses with a hook. Zatsch ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Zonta tries to keep at a distance but Zatsch has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Zatsch breaks from the clinch.
Zatsch moves away from the strike by Zonta.
Zatsch throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1#
Zatsch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jab by Zatsch.
Zatsch uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zonta.
Zatsch scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Zatsch misses with a body shot.
Zonta is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zonta swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zatsch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zatsch uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Zatsch lands with a shot to the body.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Zatsch here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Zatsch throws a shot to the body.
Zatsch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zonta was well out of range. Poor timing from Zatsch.
Zatsch scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Zatsch lands a jab.
Zatsch connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zatsch ducks under a wild hook from Zonta.
Zatsch walks into a jab.
Zatsch connects with a body shot that sends Zonta's belly button to the back.
Zatsch lands a slapping body shot.
Zonta rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zatsch counters with a nice uppercut.
Zatsch misses with a body shot.
Zatsch throws a hook but Zonta avoids it easily.
Zonta catches Zatsch with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Zatsch with a jab.
Zatsch scores with a body shot.
Zatsch scores with a nice head shot.
Good shot there by Zonta.
Peter Zonta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zatsch cracks Zonta with a good jab.
Zatsch throws a poor cross that misses
and Zonta counters with a stiff right hand.
Zatsch is looking to clinch but Zonta is avoiding it.
Zonta takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Zatsch works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Zonta misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Zatsch fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Zonta works Zatsch's body with a nice hook.
Zatsch tests Zonta's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zatsch scores with a decent looking hook.
Zonta takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Zonta walks into a left hand.
Zonta thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zonta lands with a shot to the body.
Zonta has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Zatsch slips under a jab.
Zonta misses with a body shot.
Zonta uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Zatsch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zonta throws out a loose jab but Zatsch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zatsch connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A jab from Zatsch misses.
Zatsch scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T4#
Zonta connects with a jab.
Zatsch wants to clinch up but Zonta keeps it at a distance.
Zonta looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zatsch sizes up Zonta with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Zonta throws a lazy right hand but Zatsch sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zonta with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Zatsch to score with a decent uppercut.
Zatsch scores with a jab to the head.
Zonta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zatsch fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Zatsch scores with a nice strike.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zonta darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#ROC2#
Zatsch is rocked!
Zatsch lands a nice shot that snaps Zonta's head back.
Oh Zatsch is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zonta throws out a loose jab but Zatsch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zatsch gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zonta throws a hook but Zatsch blocks it.
It looked like Zatsch was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Zonta.
Zatsch tries to clinch but Zonta moves out of range. #CL#
Zatsch moves into the clinch.
Mutt Zatsch is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zatsch can't find room to land a body shot as Zonta controls the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mutt Zatsch showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Zatsch 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mutt Zatsch!
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Event:
Skrap Fights 100
Date: Nov 16, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Zonta has closed the distance and engaged Wobble in a clinch.
Wobble blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zonta working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Zonta is looking to break free of the clinch but Wobble has double underhooks.
Zonta landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A right hook to the body lands for Zonta.
Zonta misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wobble missing with knees to the body.
Wobble has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Zonta avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD#
Wobble has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Zonta regains guard immediately.
Wobble preventing the sweep.
Zonta told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Zonta keeps trying to improve his position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Zonta holds on and takes a little breather.
Wobble won't allow Zonta to get back to his feet.
Zonta being controlled here, momentarily.
Zonta wants to stand up but Wobble is controlling him. #T1#
Zonta has momentary wrist control but Wobble slips an elbow through the middle.
Zonta wants to sweep here but Wobble controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Zonta is trying to control the position but Wobble postures up.
Zonta is looking to stand up but Wobble isn't so interested in that idea.
Wobble trying to control but Zonta is working from the bottom.
Wobble stops Zonta from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A decent looking cross lands there for Zonta.
Wobble moves away from the strike by Zonta.
Nice uppercut there from Zonta.#T2#
Wobble keeps the fight on the outside.
Wobble appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Zonta's corner calls for a 1-2. Zonta obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Zonta looks to throw the jab but Wobble is out of range.
Wobble half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Zonta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zonta misses with a straight left.
Wobble uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zonta.
Zonta falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Wobble counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Wobble.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wobble working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Wobble throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zonta works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
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.
Zonta working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wobble. #ES2#
Zonta wriggles free and stands up.
Zonta misses with a hook
#TD#
and Wobble counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Zonta wants to get back to his feet but Wobble is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Wobble lands a couple of digs.#T3#
Zonta controls Wobble momentarily but Wobble frees himself.
Zonta wants to stand and escape but Wobble is having none of it.
Zonta looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wobble is one step ahead there.
Wobble trying to control but Zonta is working from the bottom.
Wobble throwing strikes from guard but Zonta blocks nicely.
Zonta not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wobble wants to control from the top but Zonta keeps moving.
Wobble controls from within his opponent's guard. #ES2#
Zonta is scooting his butt against the ropes and has managed to get back to his feet. Wobble presses him back against the ropes, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T4#
A short body shot lands from Zonta as the two fighters clinch.
Wobble tries to score a body lock takedown but Zonta shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Wobble tries for a takedown but Zonta manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jah Wobble. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zonta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wobble's elbow. #TD#
Wobble is trying to trip Zonta. He has hold of a leg but Zonta is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Wobble persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Zonta managing to control the position.
Wobble trying to control the position from guard on top but Zonta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wobble preventing the sweep.
Zonta trying to control the position.
Wobble trying to control the position from guard on top but Zonta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zonta wants to stand and escape but Wobble is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Zonta dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
A leg kick checked by Zonta.
Wobble steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zonta.
Wobble changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Wobble ducks under a wild hook from Zonta.
Wobble changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Zonta throws an off balance right hand
#TD#
and Wobble counters with a takedown into side control.
Wobble wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zonta keeps working.
Zonta is trying to buck Wobble off.
Zonta tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wobble wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Zonta takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Wobble trying to control the position but Zonta is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Wobble thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Wobble working away.#T1#
Zonta is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
You can see the frustration on Zonta's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wobble throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Wobble wants to control but Zonta is keeping him busy.
Zonta pushes Wobble away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Wobble gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Wobble 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.
Wobble throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Wobble postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Wobble lands a nice forearm strike.
Wobble trying to control the action but Zonta is working from the bottom.
Wobble wants to control for a moment but Zonta uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Wobble wants to take a breather but Zonta is having none of it. #T2#
Zonta wants to improve his position but Wobble is controlling well.
Wobble is looking to take a break and control but Zonta is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wobble thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zonta's head.
Zonta moves into full guard.
Wobble stands up over Zonta, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Wobble throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wobble cracks Zonta with a solid left hand.
Wobble stops Zonta from standing up.
Zonta trying to control the position.
Jah Wobble overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zonta working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wobble.
Wobble passes into half guard.
Wobble tries to pass to full mount but Zonta defends it. #T3#
Zonta works his way to full guard. Good work.
Zonta is trying to control the position but Wobble postures up.
Wobble trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wobble postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wobble connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Wobble 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.
Zonta wants to get back to his feet but Wobble is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Zonta holds on and takes a little breather.
Wobble trying to control the position from guard on top but Zonta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Zonta is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wobble trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zonta has momentary wrist control but Wobble slips an elbow through the middle.
Zonta is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Wobble is controlling him.
Zonta keeping moving, preventing Wobble from controlling successfully.
Wobble throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zonta works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wobble trying to control the position from guard on top but Zonta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Zonta keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Peter Zonta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zonta pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Zonta tries to get set, Wobble tries to push him back and clinch up but Zonta manages to avoid the attempt.
Zonta lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Zonta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jah Wobble dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Zonta misses with a straight right.
Zonta connects with a right hand. Wobble shakes it off.
A combination from Zonta does no damage.
Zonta tries to clinch up but Wobble circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice defenses there by Wobble.
A slow jab from Zonta misses its intended target.
Wobble looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wobble keeps the fight on the outside.
Wobble takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wobble ducks right into an uppercut from Zonta.
Zonta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wobble.
Zonta throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL2#
Zonta closes the distance and clinches.#T1#
Wobble tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zonta avoids it.#TD#
Wobble has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Zonta is trying to keep an underhook but Wobble manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Zonta wants to get back to his feet.
Wobble scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Wobble not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Wobble is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Zonta defends it well.
Zonta wants to control but Wobble is keeping busy.
Wobble trying to control the action but Zonta is working from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Wobble seems content to control.
Wobble drops an elbow to the side of Zonta's head.
Wobble throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T2#
Wobble passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Zonta!
Zonta is desperately trying to improve his position but Wobble has a good base and remains in mount.
Wobble looking to finish Zonta with some ground and pound. This is bad for Zonta!
Wobble can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Zonta is looking to escape.
Zonta can't escape the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zonta wants to control but Wobble is having none of it.
Wobble with good strikes from the mount here!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Wobble cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Zonta is trying to escape the mount.
Wobble trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3#
Zonta is trying desperately to improve position.
Wobble in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
BOOM! Wobble connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Wobble working the ground and pound effectively.
Zonta is trying desperately to improve position.
Zonta in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Peter Zonta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#ROC#
Zonta is rocked!
Zonta tries to hold on but Wobble pushes him away.
Zonta is in all sorts of trouble here.
Wobble lands a big elbow.
Zonta is still in real trouble! Can Wobble finish him?
Wobble pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Wobble putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zonta's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Zonta wants to control but Wobble is having none of it.
Zonta seems to have recovered his senses.#T4#
Wobble cracks Zonta with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jah Wobble!
Jah Wobble thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Skrap Fights 89
Date: Oct 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Zonta tries to clinch but Wobble is having none of it.
Wobble drops down looking for a counter takedown but Zonta sprawls and moves away.
Zonta throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wobble stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wobble takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Zonta stalks Wobble and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Wobble's face. Wobble staggers backwards, shaken.
Wobble avoids the body shot from Zonta.
Zonta lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wobble at a distance.
Zonta throws a body punch but Wobble moves out of range.
Wobble feinted with a counter takedown.
Wobble looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Zonta has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Wobble is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Wobble takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Zonta moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zonta keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zonta! But no joy.#T1#
Wobble misses with a head kick.
Zonta takes a swing at Wobble's ribcage but misses.
Zonta moves out of range of the leg kick from Wobble.
Zonta let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Wobble closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Zonta uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Zonta scores with a jab.
Zonta lands a nice hook to Wobble's body. Wobble takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Wobble enables Zonta to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Wobble manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Wobble can't keep his opponent in guard - Zonta advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Zonta sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wobble defending well though.
Wobble is positioning himself well to prevent Zonta advancing to mount.
Wobble is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wobble is working hard here to advance position.
Zonta missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wobble keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Zonta is controlling the pace.
Wobble gets full guard.
Zonta trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zonta scoring with some ground and pound.
Zonta throws a big elbow that misses.
Zonta preventing the sweep.
Zonta postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zonta cracks Wobble with a solid left hand.#T3#
Zonta trying to control but Wobble is working from the bottom.
Zonta throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wobble works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wobble seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Zonta trying to control the position from guard on top but Wobble is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zonta trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Wobble bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zonta's guard. #REVR#
Wobble prevents Zonta from getting back to his feet.
Wobble throws a big right hand that misses.
Wobble's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Wobble throws a big right hand that misses.
Zonta wants to sweep here but Wobble controlling him for the moment.
Wobble in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wobble won't allow Zonta to get back to his feet.
Wobble postures up in Zonta's guard and throws a big left but Zonta blocks it.
Wobble stops Zonta from standing up. #T4#
Zonta looking to control.
Wobble trying to control the position from guard on top but Zonta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zonta misses with a hook
#TD#
and Wobble counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wobble working Zonta over with strikes. #SUB#
Wobble is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Zonta doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wobble.
Zonta on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Zonta regains full guard. Nicely done.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Zonta holds on and takes a little breather.
Zonta wants to sweep here but Wobble controlling him for the moment.
Zonta avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Zonta dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Wobble slips under a jab.
Wobble swats away the attempt to clinch by Zonta.
Wobble changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zonta. Wobble does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wobble feinted with a counter takedown.
Zonta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wobble.
Wobble feinted with a counter takedown.
Wobble attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Zonta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wobble.
Zonta is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Wobble rather than just go for the knockout.
Zonta lands a jab to the nose.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wobble shoots in for a takedown but Zonta shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Zonta missing with a left hand there. Wobble was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zonta throws a body punch but Wobble moves out of range. #T1#
Zonta tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Wobble manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zonta misses with a series of wild punches.
Wobble fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zonta avoids it really well and circles away.
Zonta has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Zonta tries to clinch but Wobble moves out of range.
Wobble feinted with a counter takedown.
A jab lands there for Zonta.
Zonta moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT2#
It looks like Jah Wobble has been cut.
Zonta misses with a jab to the body
#TD#
and Wobble counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jah Wobble overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wobble throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Wobble stops Zonta from standing up.
Zonta pulls Wobble in to control the position.
Zonta is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Zonta is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Wobble postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wobble postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wobble stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zonta swivels though and keeps the full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zonta keeping moving, preventing Wobble from controlling successfully.
Zonta looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wobble is one step ahead there.
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.
Zonta keeping moving, preventing Wobble from controlling successfully.
Wobble trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Zonta holds on and takes a little breather. #T3#
Wobble trying to control the position from guard on top but Zonta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wobble throws a big elbow that misses.
Wobble trying to control the position from guard on top but Zonta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Zonta preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Zonta looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wobble is one step ahead there.
Wobble controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jab by Zonta.
Zonta throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Wobble counters with a single leg into guard. Zonta didn't expect that. #T4#
Wobble prevents Zonta from getting back to his feet.
Wobble 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.
Zonta is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wobble wants to control from the top but Zonta keeps moving.
Zonta is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Zonta looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wobble throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wobble postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zonta is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Zonta looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wobble with a nice head shot there.
Wobble lands a couple of digs.
Zonta preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wobble working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Peter Zonta will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jah Wobble's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Zonta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wobble tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Zonta manages to circle out of the way.
Zonta shoots in for a takedown but Wobble shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Zonta misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Zonta just misses with a punch to the body.
Zonta throws a right hand that Wobble ducks under and follows up with a left that Wobble also avoids with ease.
Wobble appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Zonta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wobble half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Zonta lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zonta throws a series of strikes that have Wobble backpedaling.
Zonta throws a lazy body kick #TD#
so Wobble counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Zonta trying to control the position.
#T1#
Wobble trying to control but Zonta is working from the bottom.
Wobble wants to pass the guard but Zonta is keeping the position.
Wobble loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wobble sitting in guard, not really doing much.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Zonta holds on and takes a little breather.
Zonta avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wobble stands and throws Zonta's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Zonta is not content to let Wobble control the position.
Wobble grinds an elbow into Zonta's temple.
Jah Wobble has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Wobble looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Zonta is avoiding damage well.
Wobble lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Zonta down.
Zonta is pushing Wobble's head away, looking to escape. Wobble manages to hold on to the position though.
Wobble is looking to take a break and control but Zonta is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Well,Wobble is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Zonta on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Wobble working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
You can see the frustration on Zonta's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wobble wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zonta keeps working.
Zonta is looking to reverse the position.
Zonta is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Zonta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Wobble working the ground and pound but Zonta is defending the strikes.
Wobble lands a decent elbow from side control.
Zonta is trying to buck Wobble off.
Wobble trying to control the position but Zonta is working away.
The ground and pound from Wobble seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Zonta parries the strikes from Wobble easily there. Wobble is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Zonta to escape.
Wobble is looking to take a break and control but Zonta is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wobble lands some shots froms side control.#T4#
Wobble misses with the ground and pound.
Wobble looks up at the clock and then as Zonta takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Wobble smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Wobble working the ground and pound but Zonta is defending the strikes.
Zonta is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Wobble working the body and head with strikes.
Wobble in side control lands a decent elbow.
Zonta is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Wobble in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The strikes coming from Wobble are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Zonta is trying to buck Wobble off.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zonta taking punishment in the form of punches.
Zonta is looking for a sweep.
Zonta is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Wobble has just dragged him back down to the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jah Wobble showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Zonta 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Peter Zonta!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Jah Wobble!
The fight ends as a draw!
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Event:
Skrap Fights 80
Date: Sep 07, 2019 |
#R1#
Mullin throws a body punch but Zonta moves out of range.
Mullin misses with a low kick as Zonta jumps back.
Zonta has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Mullin is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Zonta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zonta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mullin appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Zonta throws a poor cross that misses
and Mullin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zonta misses with a body punch
letting Mullin counter with a right hand.
Zonta walks into a stiff left hand from Mullin.
Mullin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mullin wants it to stay on the feet.
Mullin throws out a powerful jab.
Zonta throws a hook but Mullin blocks it.
Zonta walks forward, straight into a front kick from Mullin.#CL2#
Zonta moves into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right hook to the body lands for Mullin.
#BC#
Mullin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Zonta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mullin seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Mullin thuds his shin into the meat of Zonta's side.
Zonta tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Mullin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sloppy strikes from Zonta. Those never looked like landing.
Mullin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Zonta shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mullin counters with a stiff right hand.
Peter Zonta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zonta fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zonta misses with a combination
and Mullin counters with a nice uppercut.
Zonta lands a body shot.
Mullin feints and then cracks Zonta's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zonta down. #KD#
Mullin lands a left and a right that send Zonta crashing to the mat, dazed. Mullin thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Zonta is rocked!#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mullin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mullin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Zonta is still on wobbly legs! Can Mullin finish him?
Zonta uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mullin.
Zonta seems to have recovered his senses.
Mullin is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Zonta throws a series of punches but Mullin avoids them all with ease.
It looked like Mullin was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Zonta.
Zonta misses with a jab to the body
and Mullin counters with a leg kick.
Mullin tries to bum rush Zonta with a series of wild strikes but Zonta uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mullin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mullin seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Mullin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mullin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mullin lands a nice hook to Zonta's body. Zonta takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mullin throws a body punch but Zonta moves out of range.
Zonta swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mullin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Zonta thinking.
Mullin walks into a left hand.
Mullin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T3#
Zonta tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mullin scores with a head kick. Zonta tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The fighters circling - Zonta throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mullin throws a low kick but it's checked well by Zonta.
Mullin sets himself, and Zonta steps forward looking for the clinch! Mullin avoids it this time.
Zonta swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mullin counters with an outside leg kick.
Zonta tries to clinch there but Mullin circles away.
Mullin looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zonta. Mullin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mullin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mullin throws a right and a left that Zonta avoids nicely.
Mullin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mullin misses with a hook. Zonta ducked under it nicely.
Zonta blocks a leg kick.
Mullin misses with a leg kick. #T4#
Zonta throws a body shot but no joy.
Zonta takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL2#
Zonta gets a clinch.
Zonta's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Mullin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zonta misses with a shot to the body
and Mullin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice body punch from Zonta.
Zonta looks to score with a jab to the body but Mullin is just out of range.
Mullin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zonta moves out of range of the body kick from Mullin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Zonta finds it's way through Mullin's defenses.
Zonta misses with a combination
and Mullin counters with a low kick, right behind Zonta 's knee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Herbert Mullin dominated that round.
That's time! Mullin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Zonta falls off balance throwing a combination
and Zonta takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zonta is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mullin rather than just go for the knockout.
Mullin misses with a wild combination.
Zonta tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Mullin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zonta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mullin manages to avoid it.
Mullin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zonta wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mullin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zonta.
Mullin tried to counter with a leg kick but Zonta avoided it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mullin throws a chopping leg kick but Zonta manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Zonta misses with a low kick as Mullin jumps back.
Mullin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Zonta. Zonta circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Zonta shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mullin as he avoids it easily. #T1#
Zonta throws a hook to the side of Mullin's head but Mullin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mullin avoids the body shot from Zonta.
Mullin throws a big counter combination but Zonta scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Zonta swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mullin counters with a straight right hand.
Mullin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zonta can do to turn this around?
Zonta moves out of range of the body kick from Mullin.
Mullin misses the shot to the body.
Mullin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mullin avoids the body shot from Zonta.
Mullin misses with a looping right.
Zonta takes a swing at Mullin's ribcage but misses.
Zonta wants to slow Mullin down by chopping away at his legs.
Mullin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CL2#
Zonta fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mullin, pushing him back against the ropes.#T2#
Zonta lands a shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zonta.
Zonta prevents a body shot from Mullin.
Mullin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mullin.
Mullin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mullin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mullin tries a body shot but Zonta blocks it.
A short right from Zonta.
Zonta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mullin's elbow.
Mullin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zonta backwards.
Mullin misses with the head strike.
Zonta can't get the takedown.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zonta.
Mullin misses with a punch on the inside.
Mullin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zonta misses with a knee strike.
Zonta misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mullin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
Zonta is looking to take this one to the mat.
Herbert Mullin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Zonta.
Zonta looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mullin swings wildly with an uppercut but Zonta uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Mullin on the inside.
Mullin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mullin has a couple of punches blocked by Zonta.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mullin.
Zonta is breathing heavily.
Mullin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.#BC#
Mullin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Herbert Mullin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mullin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zonta throws a body punch but Mullin moves out of range.
Mullin scores with a head kick. Zonta tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CL2#
Mullin gets tackled into the ropes by Zonta. Zonta maintains the clinch. #BC#
Mullin manages to break the clinch.
Zonta's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mullin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Zonta scrambles back to his feet.
Zonta closes the distance but Mullin moves to the side
and Mullin counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zonta throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zonta throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mullin's waist but Mullin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zonta off to one side.
A quick step to the side and Mullin tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zonta misses with a hook to the body
and Mullin counters with a stiff right hand.
Herbert Mullin is winning the standup battle so far.
Mullin throws a lazy right hand but Zonta sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zonta misses with the combination.
Zonta swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mullin counters with a series of strikes. Zonta will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mullin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mullin throws a body shot but no joy.
Mullin swats away the attempt to clinch by Zonta.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Herbert Mullin dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3#
Zonta misses with a hook to the body
and Mullin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zonta misses with an uppercut
and Mullin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mullin, right into the meat.
Mullin throws a right hand that misses
and Zonta counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Zonta throws a body punch but Mullin moves out of range.
Mullin half committed to a counter leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mullin.
Zonta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mullin was well out of range. Poor timing from Zonta.
Zonta misses with a hook
and Mullin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zonta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mullin.
Zonta swings for the body but Mullin moves out of range.
Zonta scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mullin avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T1#
Mullin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mullin lands with a shot to the body.
Mullin is looking to land body kicks.
Mullin throws a looping overhand right but Zonta ducks down to avoid it.
Zonta lands a body shot.
Zonta throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mullin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zonta misses the body punch
and Mullin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zonta tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mullin counters with an inside leg kick.
Mullin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zonta throws out the jab.
Mullin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T2#
Zonta tries to clinch but Mullin moves out of range.
Zonta tries to clinch up but Mullin circles away and keeps his distance.
Zonta misses with a wild body shot.
Zonta swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zonta throws an off balance right hand
and Mullin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mullin misses with a low kick as Zonta jumps back.
Zonta swings widly with a right hand
and Mullin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mullin stuns Zonta with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mullin throws an overhand right that lands on Zonta's shoulder, as Zonta tries to avoid the shot.
Zonta moves away from the strike by Mullin.
Zonta has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mullin lands a nice shot to the body.
Zonta takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T3#
Mullin connects with a body shot.
Mullin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mullin lands a really nice looking cross but Zonta seems unphased.
Zonta takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mullin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zonta on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Zonta lands a right hook to the body.
Mullin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Zonta gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mullin.
Zonta waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mullin.
Zonta throws a body punch but Mullin moves out of range. #T4#
Mullin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zonta throws out the jab.
Zonta throws a nice looking combination but Mullin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A counter left hand to the body from Mullin misses its target.
Zonta lands an overhand right.
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!
Mullin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Zonta. Zonta circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Zonta throws a jab but it's blocked by Mullin.
Mullin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mullin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Herbert Mullin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zonta throws an overhand right that lands on Mullin's shoulder, as Mullin tries to avoid the shot.
A little feinted left hand from Mullin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zonta misses the body punch
and Mullin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Zonta takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zonta tries to clinch
and Mullin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Zonta thinking.
Zonta throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #KD#
Mullin cracks Zonta with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Zonta looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Mullin finish him?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Herbert Mullin clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
A thudding body kick lands there by Mullin!
Mullin lands a nice shot to the body.
Zonta's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Zonta drops his hands for a split second and Mullin immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Zonta face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Mullin follows up with a right hand that knocks Zonta into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Herbert Mullin!
Herbert Mullin is the new lightweight champion!
An out of breath Herbert Mullin thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Skrap Fights 73
Date: Aug 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Cubbedge throws a sloppy head kick and Zonta moves out of range easily.
Cubbedge throws a series of punches but Zonta avoids them all with ease. #TD2#
Cubbedge fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Zonta sprawls well initially but Cubbedge persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Zonta wants to get back to his feet.
Cubbedge looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
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.
Cubbedge thows a huge punch but Zonta dodges it nicely.
Zonta is looking to escape.
Cubbedge is keen to just control but Zonta is a slippery customer.
Cubbedge stops Zonta from getting back to his feet.
Cubbedge wants to pass to mount but Zonta is defending the position.
Zonta looks like he's trying to stand up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cubbedge throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Zonta tries to kick Cubbedge off but Cubbedge keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Zonta is refusing to be controlled, as Cubbedge sits in half guard.
Zonta is trying to stand.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Cubbedge has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Zonta is refusing to be controlled, as Cubbedge sits in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cubbedge pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL#
Zonta gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Zonta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zonta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zonta trying to stall but Cubbedge improves his position.
Cubbedge blocks a body shot from Zonta.
Zonta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cubbedge 's elbow.
Zonta misses with the head strike.
Zonta misses with a punch to the body.
Cubbedge is trying to maintain a safe position but Zonta gets an underhook and turns Cubbedge into the ropes.
Zonta tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cubbedge avoids it.
Zonta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zonta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Cubbedge avoids a wild elbow strike from Zonta.#BC2#
Cubbedge breaks from the clinch.
Zonta looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cubbedge shoots in looking for a takedown but Zonta manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cubbedge 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Peter Zonta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zonta connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL#
Zonta has closed the distance and engaged Cubbedge in a clinch.
Cubbedge wants a takedown but no success here.
Zonta throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cubbedge blocks it with crossed arms.
Zonta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#TD2#
Cubbedge wants the takedown. Zonta is fighting it off but Cubbedge persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Zonta's guard against the ropes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cubbedge pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zonta is keeping the position for now. #ES#
Zonta uses the ropes to get back to his feet.
Cubbedge avoids the body shot from Zonta.
Cubbedge misses with a hook to the body
and Zonta counters with a right hand to the body.
Cubbedge lands a jab.
Cubbedge throws a head kick but Zonta moves out of range.
#T3#
Cubbedge ducks under a wild hook from Zonta.
Zonta stuns Cubbedge with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Zonta stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Zonta dodges the punch combination from Cubbedge .
A shot to the liver by Cubbedge . Beautiful body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cubbedge . Zonta does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Zonta misses the target.
Zonta lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cubbedge looks to score with a jab to the body but Zonta is just out of range.
It looked like Zonta was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cubbedge .
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cubbedge .
Peter Zonta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bart Cubbedge .
Zonta looks to score with a jab to the body but Cubbedge is just out of range.
Zonta blocks a head kick by Cubbedge .
A slow jab from Cubbedge misses its intended target.
Cubbedge takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A combination from Cubbedge does no damage.
Zonta throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Cubbedge closes the distance and pushes Zonta back into the ropes.
Cubbedge lands a right hand.
Zonta is working Cubbedge over against the ropes.#BC2#
Cubbedge manages to break the clinch.
Zonta blocks a head kick by Cubbedge .
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cubbedge .
Cubbedge misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cubbedge checks a low kick from Zonta.
Cubbedge lands a front kick.
Cubbedge throws a leg kick but Zonta moved away.
Zonta is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Zonta throws a good cross that connects.
Zonta throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Zonta scores with a shot to the body.
Zonta is looking to clinch but Cubbedge is avoiding it.
Zonta throws a body shot but no joy.
Cubbedge scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CL#
Cubbedge tries to keep at a distance but Zonta has taken the fight into the clinch.
Zonta stops a takedown attempt from Cubbedge .
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 Peter Zonta will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Cubbedge tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Zonta defends well and Cubbedge ends up having to push Zonta into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Zonta scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Zonta moves out of range of the body kick.
Bart Cubbedge is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cubbedge tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zonta was well out of range. Poor timing from Cubbedge .
Cubbedge misses with the combination.
#CL2#
Cubbedge closes the distance and pushes Zonta back into the ropes.
Zonta trying to land knees to the body.
#BC2#
Cubbedge manages to break the clinch.
Cubbedge throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zonta's waist but Zonta gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cubbedge off to one side.
Cubbedge darts in trying to clinch
and Zonta counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cubbedge thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Cubbedge moves into range and clinches up with Zonta.
Cubbedge blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2#
Cubbedge breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zonta keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A counter left hand to the body from Zonta misses its target.
Peter Zonta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bart Cubbedge .#T1#
Cubbedge looks to score with a jab to the body but Zonta is just out of range.
Zonta throws a shot from downtown. Cubbedge moves away and avoids it.
Zonta throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cubbedge .
Cubbedge shoots in but Zonta avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cubbedge misses with a two punch combination.
A punch combination from Zonta misses.
Cubbedge throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zonta stuns Cubbedge with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL2#
Cubbedge closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Zonta avoiding damage as Cubbedge throws knees to the body.
Zonta tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cubbedge avoids it.
Nice body punch from Zonta - that landed with a thud.
Zonta lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zonta misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
Cubbedge pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Cubbedge shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zonta but Zonta pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Zonta throws a body punch but Cubbedge moves out of range.
Cubbedge uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zonta.
Cubbedge walks into a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zonta slips a jab and a cross from Cubbedge .
Cubbedge doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Zonta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cubbedge .
Cubbedge changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Zonta misses with a body shot.
Cubbedge with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Zonta uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cubbedge .
Cubbedge avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zonta is looking to wear down Cubbedge with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Zonta stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Zonta wants it to stay on the feet.
Cubbedge throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looks like Zonta has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Zonta displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cubbedge .
Cubbedge uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zonta.#T3#
Cubbedge throws a head kick that misses.
Cubbedge tries a head kick but it misses.
Cubbedge misses with a takedown attempt - Zonta sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cubbedge tries for a takedown but Zonta circles away easily
and Zonta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cubbedge changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zonta tries to avoid it but Cubbedge manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zonta to the ground. Zonta escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cubbedge is breathing heavily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zonta. Cubbedge does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cubbedge throws a low kick but it's checked well by Zonta.
Zonta cracks a nice hook into Cubbedge 's ribs.
Cubbedge lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zonta at a distance.
Zonta misses with a body shot.
Cubbedge tries to counter by closing the distance.
Cubbedge tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Zonta paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A low kick from Cubbedge is predictable there
and Zonta counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Cubbedge doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Zonta counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Zonta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cubbedge was well out of range. Poor timing from Zonta.
Zonta avoids the body shot from Cubbedge .
Zonta is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cubbedge can do to turn this around?#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Cubbedge . Zonta does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cubbedge looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zonta swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cubbedge keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zonta ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cubbedge tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zonta jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Peter Zonta is winning the standup battle so far.
Cubbedge misses with a low kick.
Zonta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cubbedge was well out of range. Poor timing from Zonta.
Cubbedge shoots in and drives through. Zonta sprawls well.
It looked like Zonta wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zonta checks the leg kick.
Zonta appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bart Cubbedge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zonta keeps the fight on the outside.
Zonta looks to score with a jab to the body but Cubbedge is just out of range.
Cubbedge lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zonta circles away quickly and effectively.
Cubbedge takes one on the button.#ROC#
Cubbedge is rocked!#CL#
Zonta closes the distance and pushes Cubbedge back into the ropes.
Cubbedge is still on wobbly legs! Can Zonta finish him?
Zonta scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cubbedge is trying to drag Zonta to the mat but Zonta just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Zonta dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Zonta throws a pinpoint strike between Cubbedge 's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Cubbedge crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Zonta scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Peter Zonta!
After winning the bout, Peter Zonta 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:
EF 1: The Beginning
Date: Jul 12, 2019 |
#R1#
Kehveli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zonta was well out of range. Poor timing from Kehveli.
Kehveli looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kehveli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zonta.
Zonta moves out of range as Kehveli strikes.
Zonta moves out of range of the strikes.
Zonta misses with a right hand
and Kehveli counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Zonta throws a lazy right hand but Kehveli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kehveli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zonta manages to avoid it.
Kehveli swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Zonta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kehveli takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kehveli misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kehveli cracks Zonta with a good jab.
Zonta connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kehveli's hands.
Kehveli closes the distance and clinches up with Zonta, looking for a takedown. Kehveli pushes Zonta against the cage but Zonta circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Peter Zonta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Zonta.
Zonta uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kehveli.
Zonta's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Zonta duly obliges. #CUT#
It looks like Kimmo Kehveli has been cut.
Zonta lands a right hook to the body.
Zonta lands with a nice body punch.
Zonta scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kehveli doesn't seem bothered though. #CL#
Zonta takes the fight into the clinch.
Zonta throws an elbow but it misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Zonta.
Kehveli blocks an elbow strike.#TD2#
Kehveli manages to pull guard.
Zonta has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kehveli has a closed guard, preventing Zonta from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB2#
Kehveli looking for a guillotine here but Zonta defends easily.
Zonta's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Zonta would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
Zonta avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Kehveli throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SU#
Zonta stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Kehveli ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zonta scores with a shot to the body.
Kehveli changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zonta tries to avoid it but Kehveli manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zonta to the ground. Zonta escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Peter Zonta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kimmo Kehveli.#T3#
Zonta throws a looping overhand right but Kehveli ducks down to avoid it.
Zonta ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Zonta!
#CL#
Zonta clinches up against the cage.
Zonta scores with a hook to the body.
Zonta lands a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Zonta as the two fighters clinch.
Zonta trying to land knees to the body.
Zonta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kehveli's elbow.
Zonta trying to land knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Zonta.
#BC#
Zonta breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kehveli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T4#
Kehveli just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL#
Zonta gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
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!
Kehveli jumps guard but Zonta turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kehveli fails to pull guard.
Zonta is leaning against Kehveli and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Zonta lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zonta works on Kehveli's body with a couple of short punches.
Zonta lands a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zonta.
Zonta tries to throw a body punch but Kehveli avoids it by throwing Zonta back against the cage.
Zonta tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kehveli avoids it.
Zonta pushes Kehveli back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Zonta dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kimmo Kehveli's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Kehveli avoids the body shot from Zonta.
Kehveli blocks a jab.
Zonta drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Zonta lands a nice shot that snaps Kehveli's head back.
Zonta is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kehveli can do to turn this around?
Zonta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kehveli.
Kehveli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kehveli looks to score with a jab to the body but Zonta is just out of range.
Zonta throws a right hand that Kehveli ducks under and follows up with a left that Kehveli also avoids with ease.
Kehveli missing with a left hand there. Zonta was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kehveli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zonta.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zonta with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kehveli misses with a body shot.
Kehveli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zonta.
Zonta lands a nice hook to Kehveli's body. Kehveli takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1#
Zonta misses with a double jab.
Peter Zonta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kehveli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zonta.
Zonta misses with a wild combination.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kehveli misses with a hook to the body
and Zonta counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kehveli with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kehveli just misses with a punch to the body.
Kehveli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zonta.
Zonta takes a swing at Kehveli's ribcage but misses.
Kehveli now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kehveli takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kehveli connects with a body shot.
Peter Zonta is winning the standup battle so far.
Kehveli misses with a telegraphed body shot
#CL#
and Zonta moves into the clinch.
Kehveli tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Zonta smiles and moves away.
#T2#
Kehveli connects with a single shot there.
Kehveli lands a jab to Zonta's midsection.
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!
Kehveli just misses with a punch to the body.
Kehveli closes the distance and clinches up with Zonta, looking for a takedown. Kehveli pushes Zonta against the cage but Zonta circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Zonta is looking to clinch.
Zonta is looking to wear down Kehveli with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kehveli swings widly with a right hand
and Zonta makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Zonta takes a swing at Kehveli's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Zonta instigates a clinch.
Zonta tries to work over Kehveli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zonta misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kehveli.
Zonta gets through Kehveli's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3##TD2#
Kehveli manages to pull guard.
Zonta trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kehveli's guard.
Zonta knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kehveli on the ground.
Kehveli is trying to control the position but Zonta postures up. #SUB2#
Kehveli has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zonta can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Kehveli escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zonta gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kehveli is breathing heavily.#SU#
Zonta gets to his feet - Kehveli follows without any prompting.
Zonta uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kehveli has time to react.
Zonta lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Zonta misses with a wild body shot.
Zonta keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#T4##CL#
Zonta closes the distance and clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zonta.
Kehveli blocks an elbow strike from Zonta.
Zonta misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kehveli jumps guard but Zonta stands there with Kehveli around his waist. Kehveli gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Peter Zonta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kimmo Kehveli.
Kehveli is trying to pull guard but Zonta has him pressed against the cage.
Kehveli tries to pull guard but Zonta forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Zonta lands with a light punch inside.
Peter Zonta has scored more points in the clinch so far.
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!
Kehveli dodges an elbow strike from Zonta.
Kehveli prevents a body shot from Zonta.
Zonta misses with a punch to the body.
Zonta can't find room to land a body shot as Kehveli controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Zonta dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kimmo Kehveli's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Zonta lands a body shot.
Zonta lands a nice shot to the body.
Kehveli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zonta moves away.
Zonta misses with a wild body shot.
Kehveli takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kehveli throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zonta feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kehvelis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CL#
Kehveli tries to keep at a distance but Zonta has taken the fight into the clinch.
Zonta lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zonta works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Zonta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zonta lands a body shot.
Kehveli takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Zonta lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Zonta - that landed with a thud.
A short uppercut from Zonta.
Zonta lands a body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Zonta.
Zonta manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kehveli tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Zonta smiles and moves away.
Zonta fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Zonta throws a body punch but Kehveli moves out of range. #T2#
Zonta lands a nice looking body shot.
Zonta digs a good body shot into Kehveli's ribs.
Good shot there by Zonta.
Kehveli just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL#
Zonta moves into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Zonta.
Kehveli fails to pull guard.
Zonta lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Zonta lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zonta lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kehveli backwards.
Zonta lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Zonta.
#T3#
Zonta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kehveli's elbow.
Kehveli being controlled against the cage.
Zonta lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kehveli.
Zonta missing with knees to the body.
Kehveli on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zonta struggles to land a body shot inside as Kehveli controls his hands.
Zonta can't find room to land a body shot as Kehveli controls the action.
Zonta can't find room to land a body shot as Kehveli controls the action.
Zonta lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zonta lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T4#
Kehveli tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Zonta smiles and moves away.
Peter Zonta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kimmo Kehveli.
A big left from Kehveli misses.
Kehveli misses the body punch
letting Zonta counter with a right hand.
Zonta fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Zonta swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Zonta, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Peter Zonta is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kehveli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zonta scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kehveli digs a good hook to Zonta's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kehveli takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Zonta lands an overhand right.
Zonta will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Zonta showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Zonta, 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:26
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:26
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Zonta!
A very excited looking Peter Zonta 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:
PSE 48
Date: Jun 22, 2019 |
#R1#
Zonta takes a swing at Nuts's ribcage but misses.
Nuts throws an overhand right that lands on Zonta's shoulder, as Zonta tries to avoid the shot.
Nuts is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zonta.
Nuts connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nuts checks a leg kick.
Nuts is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Zonta staying out of range there.
Zonta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nuts.
Nuts scores with a body shot.
Zonta looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nuts lands a right hook to the body.
Zonta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nuts moves away.
A jab from Nuts finds it's way through Zonta's defenses.
Nuts looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nuts throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nuts fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zonta manages to avoid it.
Zonta misses with a shot to the body
and Nuts counters with a stiff right hand.
Zonta throws a body punch but Nuts moves out of range.
Nuts throws a hook but Zonta avoids it easily.
Nuts throws an overhand right that lands on Zonta's shoulder, as Zonta tries to avoid the shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Nuts.
Zonta moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nuts is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Zonta jabs Nuts right on the nose. Nuts blinks but takes it well.#T1#
Nuts looks to land a left hand but Zonta moved out of range nicely.
Zonta ducks under a wild hook from Nuts.
Nuts avoids the body shot from Zonta.
Nuts lunges at Zonta with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zonta's hand.
A big right from Zonta misses.
Nuts throws an overhand right that lands on Zonta's shoulder, as Zonta tries to avoid the shot.
Nuts waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zonta.
Zonta swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nuts lands with a cross.
Nuts bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zonta's head backwards.
Nuts swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL#
and Zonta counters by clinching up. #BC2#
Nuts breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zonta takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nuts uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Zonta has time to react.
Nice body punch from Nuts.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zonta looks to score with a jab to the body but Nuts is just out of range.
Nuts throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nuts just misses with a punch to the body.
Nuts defending well as Zonta loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Nuts tries to keep at a distance but Zonta has taken the fight into the clinch.#T2#
Nuts lands a shoulder strike.
Nuts lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Zonta's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zonta is looking to wear down Nuts with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nuts lands a jab to the nose.
A shot to the body from Zonta misses
and Nuts counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zonta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nuts.
A punch lands to the side of Zonta 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Zonta takes a swing at Nuts's ribcage but misses.
Nuts keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zonta throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nuts counters with a stiff right hand.
Nuts has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nuts jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD#
Zonta drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Nuts escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zonta gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zonta in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zonta makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Zonta is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Nuts has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Zonta is looking to defend but Nuts has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Zonta! Nuts pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Zonta taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Deez Nuts!
Deez Nuts decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
PSE 42
Date: May 18, 2019 |
#R1#
Zonta throws a body shot but no joy.
Yataro changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Yataro shoots in for a double leg but Zonta sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Zonta rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yataro moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2#
Zonta darts in and clinches Yataro up against the cage.
Yataro struggles to land a body shot inside as Zonta controls his hands.
A left hand lands to the body for Zonta.
Zonta is working for takedown but Yataro is calmly controlling the position for now.
Yataro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Zonta.
#BC#
Yataro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zonta waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yataro.
Yataro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#TD2#
Zonta closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Yataro to the mat! Yataro manages to get full guard.
Zonta lands a couple of elbows.
Yataro might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Yataro working for a triangle but Zonta defends it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yataro utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1##SUB#
Zonta got a little sloppy there for a moment and Yataro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Zonta has managed to get both his arms back between Yataro's legs - danger averted.
Zonta postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zonta landing with the ground and pound.
Yataro trying to control the position.
Zonta stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yataro swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Yataro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Zonta landing with the ground and pound.
Yataro controls Zonta momentarily but Zonta frees himself.
Yataro preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Yataro preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zonta accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zonta working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Yataro is looking for a triangle but Zonta pushes his legs off easily.
Yataro has momentary wrist control but Zonta slips an elbow through the middle.
Yataro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Yataro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Zonta is aware though and is defending well.
Zonta is working Yataro over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Zonta trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zonta postures up and lands a big shot to Yataro's brow. #SUB#
Yataro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Zonta trying to control the position from guard on top but Yataro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SUB#
Yataro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zonta missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zonta accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Zonta cracks Yataro with a good jab.
Zonta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yataro manages to avoid it.
Yataro shoots in but Zonta avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD#
Yataro throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Zonta was covering up waiting for the punch and Yataro finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We've been hearing that Yataro has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Zonta pulls Yataro in close to prevent any damage.
Yataro connects with a couple of short punches.
Zonta keeping moving, preventing Yataro from controlling successfully.
Zonta wants to sweep here but Yataro controlling him for the moment.
Zonta bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Yataro's guard. #REVB##T4#
Zonta in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Yataro has control of Zonta's left arm, preventing Zonta from doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Zonta's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Yataro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zonta can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Yataro looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Zonta passes into side control.
Yataro wants to control but Zonta postures up.
Yataro manages to get back to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yataro is pressing down on Zonta's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Yataro working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zonta.
Yataro trying to control the position.
Zonta scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Zonta dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Yataro lands with a nice body punch.
Yataro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yataro fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Yataro moves out of range of the strikes.
Zonta looks to land a combination but Yataro avoids it well.
Peter Zonta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zonta gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Yataro.
Yataro shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zonta defends it nicely.#CL2#
Zonta moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yataro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yataro blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Zonta is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Yataro is defending well.
Zonta pushes Yataro back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zonta lands a hook that snaps the head of Yataro backwards. #T1#
Zonta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zonta tries to throw a body punch but Yataro avoids it by throwing Zonta back against the cage.
Yataro blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Yataro misses with the head strike.
#BC#
Yataro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zonta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zonta stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Zonta wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takayama Yataro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yataro shoots in but Zonta avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Zonta motions for Yataro to come forward. Zonta throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Yataro shoots in looking for a takedown but Zonta manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Yataro's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Zonta throws out a powerful jab.
Yataro just misses with a punch to the body.
As Yataro backs off Zonta throws a huge counter combo but Yataro manages to avoid it all.
Zonta slaps away a takedown attempt from Yataro, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Yataro shoots in for a takedown but Zonta shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A little jabbing left from Zonta on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Yataro closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zonta circles away.
Zonta wants to counter the offense by Yataro and move into the clinch position.#T2#
Zonta keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD#
Zonta gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Yataro to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Peter Zonta has got the better of the ground game so far.
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!
Zonta is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB#
Yataro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yataro is trying to maintain the position but Zonta is very close to passing his half guard.
Zonta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yataro is not content to let Zonta control the position.
Zonta sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Yataro defending well though.
Zonta thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3#
Zonta is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Yataro!
Zonta scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Yataro is in all sorts of trouble here.
Zonta raining down hammerfists from mount.
Zonta landing shots from mount.
Zonta tries to control but Yataro wriggling away.
Yataro really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Yataro is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Zonta lands a heavy elbow.
Yataro is looking to get to half guard.
Zonta throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Zonta looking to finish with strikes here!
Zonta sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Zonta is stalling here but it's allowed Yataro to get half guard.
#T4#
Zonta thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Yataro wants to improve his position but Zonta is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Zonta is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Zonta missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Yataro manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Zonta's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Yataro keeping moving, preventing Zonta from controlling successfully.
Zonta stands up over Yataro, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zonta distracts Yataro with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Zonta postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Yataro utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Zonta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Zonta lands with an overhand left.
Zonta will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zonta doesn't manage to clinch there - Yataro circles away.
Zonta tries for a takedown but Yataro sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Zonta scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Yataro doesn't seem bothered though.
Yataro is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#TD#
Yataro is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Zonta's half guard.
Yataro drops an elbow to the side of Zonta's head.
Yataro sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Zonta defending well though.
Yataro thows a huge punch but Zonta dodges it nicely.
Zonta moves into full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yataro cracks Zonta with a solid left hand.
Zonta looking for a sweep. Not yet Zonta, not yet. #T1#
Yataro content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Yataro landing some decent shots from guard.
Zonta looking for a sweep. Not yet Zonta, not yet.
Zonta keeping moving, preventing Yataro from controlling successfully.
Zonta working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Yataro.
Zonta pulls Yataro in close to prevent any damage.
Zonta controls Yataro momentarily but Yataro frees himself.
Yataro postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Yataro preventing the sweep.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Yataro accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Yataro stopping the sweep attempt from Zonta.#T2#
Zonta pulls Yataro in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Yataro drops back, looking for a kneebar! Zonta looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Zonta looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Zonta! #REVB#
Zonta throws an elbow but Yataro slips to the side and avoids it well.
Yataro is looking for a sweep.
Zonta grinds an elbow into Yataro's temple.
Yataro is trying to improve his position.
Yataro is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Zonta trying to pass the guard but Yataro defending well.
Zonta landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB#
Yataro looking for submissions off his back.
Zonta thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Yataro's head. #T3#
Zonta prevents Yataro from improving his position.
Yataro blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zonta.
Zonta thows a huge punch but Yataro dodges it nicely.
Yataro has hold of Zonta's hands but Zonta slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Yataro trying to hold on to Zonta's head to control him but Zonta postures up.
Yataro on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Yataro on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Yataro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Yataro regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Zonta.
Yataro utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Yataro keeping moving, preventing Zonta from controlling successfully. #T4#
Zonta missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zonta throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yataro works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zonta loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Zonta sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Yataro's guard.
Yataro is trying to maintain the position but Zonta is very close to passing his half guard.
Zonta not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Peter Zonta is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Yataro is looking to improve his position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zonta looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zonta wants to take a breather but Yataro is having none of it. #SUB#
Yataro actively working from the bottom here.
Takayama Yataro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zonta landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Zonta comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zonta has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Zonta!
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Event:
PSE 32
Date: Mar 30, 2019 |
#R1#
Dick shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zonta defends it nicely.
Dick looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Dick bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dick lands a decent elbow from side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zonta can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dick slows the pace down.
Zonta wants to get back to his feet but Dick drags him back down.
Zonta tries to improve position but can't.
Dick scores with punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dick working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Dick looks up at the clock and then as Zonta takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Dick smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Dick fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Zonta dodges the ground and pound from Dick.
Zonta is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Dick is controlling him well.
Dick wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zonta keeps working.
Dick working away.#T1#
Zonta wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Dick 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.
#ES2#
Zonta throws Dick to one side and escapes!#TD#
Dick feints and as Zonta raises his hands in defense, Dick changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Zonta preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #ES2#
Zonta kicks Dick off and gets to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Zonta as Dick shoots in.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Dick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zonta connects with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zonta works the jab nicely.#TD#
Dick shoots in and gets a takedown into Zonta's guard.#ES2#
Zonta pushes Dick off and gets back to his feet.
Dick misses with a lunging right hand
and Zonta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zonta tries to clinch but Dick is having none of it.
Dick closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T2#
Dick moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Zonta tries to clinch there but Dick circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zonta looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zonta doesn't manage to clinch there - Dick circles away.
Zonta connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dick momentarily.
Dick fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zonta avoids it really well and circles away.
Zonta swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD#
Dick drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Dick landing some decent shots from guard.
Dick with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zonta has control of Dick's left arm, preventing Dick from doing any damage.
Dick throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zonta works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Dick stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zonta swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dick postures up in Zonta's guard and throws a big left but Zonta blocks it.
Dick postures up.
Dick loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dick won't allow Zonta to get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dick trying to control but Zonta is working from the bottom.
Dick prevents Zonta from getting back to his feet.
Dick postures up and lands a big shot to Zonta's brow.
Zonta looking to control but Dick passes into half guard.
Dick seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #ES2#
Zonta makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Dick fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL2#
Zonta moves into range and clinches up with Dick.#TD#
Dick turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Zonta wants to get back to his feet but Dick drags him back down.
Zonta told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#T4#
Dick misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zonta is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Dick advances to full mount.
Zonta squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Dick looking to control but Zonta is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Zonta is bucking up trying to escape but Dick cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Dick dominating with strikes here.
Dick punching from mount but Zonta doing a good job of avoiding damage.
The referee warns Zonta that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Dick raining down shots from the mount!
Dick 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.
Dick working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dick postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Zonta in real trouble here! The ref calls for Zonta to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rick Dick!
Rick Dick retains his welterweight title!
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Event:
New York RD 7
Date: Mar 02, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Zonta gets a clinch.
Zonta lands a shoulder strike.
Smith definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Still in the clinch, Zonta scores with a nice short uppercut.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zonta lands with a short shot to the head.
Smith prevents a body shot from Zonta.
Zonta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith wants a takedown but no success here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Zonta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Zonta working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zonta avoids a wild elbow strike from Smith.
Zonta throws an elbow but it misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Zonta throws an elbow but misses.
Zonta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2#
Zonta escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Zonta moves into the clinch.#T1#
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Smith.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zonta scores with a shoulder strike.
Zonta misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smith.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Zonta controls the action.
Zonta blocks the elbow strike.
Smith blocks a body shot from Zonta.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Zonta controls the action.
Zonta throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short left from Zonta.
Zonta lands a shoulder strike.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zonta stops a takedown attempt from Smith.
Smith tries to work over Zonta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Zonta misses with some punches.
Smith tries a body shot but Zonta blocks it.
A short body shot lands from Smith as the two fighters clinch.
Smith tries to work over Zonta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zonta misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zonta misses with an elbow strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith tries to work over Zonta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zonta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Zonta fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chad Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zonta throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Zonta lands a right hook to the body.
Smith throws a body punch but Zonta moves out of range. #CL2#
Zonta clinches with his opponent.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Zonta lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zonta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T3#
Zonta throws a head punch that misses.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zonta's elbow.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Zonta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zonta's elbow.
Zonta blocking some punches.
Zonta throws a head punch that misses.
Zonta prevents a body shot from Smith.
Zonta working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Smith connects with a nasty looking knee right to Zonta's face.
Zonta wants to get back to striking at distance but Smith won't allow it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Zonta.
Zonta tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Zonta has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T4#
Zonta misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smith.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Zonta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zonta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zonta misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Smith.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Zonta.
Smith trying to control the position but instead, Zonta has worked for underhooks and has pushed Smith into the cage.
Zonta tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Zonta back against the cage.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Smith prevents a body shot from Zonta.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Zonta.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Zonta dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zonta on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Zonta uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
Smith scores with the left hand. Zonta knows he should have avoided that one.
Smith misses with a looping right.#CL2#
Zonta pushes Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Zonta.
Zonta blocks an elbow strike from Smith.
Zonta working aggressively here.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zonta missing with knees to the body.
Smith lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zonta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smith misses with a knee strike.
Zonta tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smith avoids it.
A hook to the body from Smith.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith. #T1#
Zonta misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short body shot lands from Zonta as the two fighters clinch.
Zonta lands a shot to the body.
Zonta tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Zonta looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Zonta throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Zonta creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Smith's defenses. #CUT2#
It looks like Chad Smith has been cut.
Zonta lands a shot to the body.
Zonta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zonta lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zonta is leaning against Smith and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Zonta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
With the fighters up against the cage, Zonta throws an elbow but misses.
Zonta stalls. #T2#
Zonta throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Zonta swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zonta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith throws a hook but Zonta avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zonta throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Zonta closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Zonta moves into range and clinches up with Smith.
Zonta is working Smith over against the cage.#T3#
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zonta lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smith lands a right hand.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Zonta stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Zonta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Zonta fails to land.
Smith blocking some punches.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Zonta's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Zonta lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Smith.
Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zonta backwards.
Smith keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Zonta's efforts to push away.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T4#
Zonta lands an uppercut.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zonta's elbow.
Zonta misses with some punches.
Smith blocks a body shot from Zonta.
Zonta misses with some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zonta's elbow.
Zonta pushes Smith back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Smith scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zonta.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zonta takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Smith.#CL2#
Zonta has closed the distance and engaged Smith in a clinch.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
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 Chad Smith will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Chad Smith's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Zonta has closed the distance and engaged Smith in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Zonta fails to land.
A hook to the body from Zonta.
Zonta looking to throw knees to the head but Smith is blocking nicely.
Zonta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith lands a left hand.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zonta prevents a body shot from Smith.
Zonta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith avoiding damage as Zonta throws knees to the body.
Zonta misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zonta.
Zonta taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zonta.
Smith blocks an elbow strike from Zonta.
#T1##BC#
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Zonta's head but Zonta sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zonta needs to keep his hands up - Smith had a free shot at his head there.
Smith dips to his left and cracks Zonta with an uppercut!
Smith throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL2#
Zonta closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Zonta.
Zonta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zonta tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
A short right from Zonta.
A short right from Zonta on the inside.
Zonta working aggressively here.
Zonta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Zonta avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage. #T2#
Zonta throws a head punch that misses.
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zonta.
Peter Zonta seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Zonta throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smiths head.
Still in the clinch, Zonta scores with a nice short uppercut.
Zonta prevents a body shot from Smith.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zonta.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zonta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zonta has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith is trying to stall.
Smith lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zonta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith avoiding damage as Zonta throws knees to the body.
#T3#
A short right from Zonta on the inside.
Zonta tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Smith as the two fighters clinch.
Zonta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Zonta controls the action.
Nice body punch from Zonta.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Zonta.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Zonta fails to land.
Zonta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Zonta.
A head punch on the inside from Zonta fails to land.
A short right from Zonta on the inside.
Zonta pushes Smith back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zonta.
Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Smith blocking some punches.
Zonta dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Smith blocks an elbow strike from Zonta.
Smith has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Zonta has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zonta backwards.
Zonta can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Smith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zonta has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Zonta throws a head punch that misses.
Smith working aggressively here.
Zonta tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Zonta back against the cage.
Zonta trying to land knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Zonta comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Zonta 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Zonta!
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Event:
Montreal RD 2
Date: Jan 26, 2019 |
#R1#
Song shoots in and drives through. Zonta sprawls well.
It seemed like Zonta was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Song shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zonta defends it nicely.
Zonta throws a series of punches but Song moves out of range. #TD#
Song closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES2#
Zonta manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Leondardo Song seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Song looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zonta is fending him off so far but Song persists. Nope, Zonta circles away and we're back to standing.
It seemed like Zonta was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leondardo Song. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zonta stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Zonta wants it to stay on the feet.#TD#
Song looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Zonta!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Song tries for a kimura but Zonta is defending well.
Zonta told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Zonta really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Song. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Zonta tries to escape but Song is in control. #SUB#
Song looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Song tries to advance to mount but can't. #T1##SUB#
Song working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Zonta is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Song working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Song tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Zonta is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Zonta prevents Song from moving into mount.
Zonta gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zonta can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2##SUB#
Song seems to be looking for submissions.
Song is pressing down on Zonta's thigh, looking to free his foot. Zonta is holding on for now.
Zonta is trying to stand back up but Song is controlling him
Song trying to control the action but Zonta is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Song is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Song seems to be looking for submissions.
Zonta is trying to stand.
#SUB#
Song wants to work for an arm triangle but Zonta is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Song is looking for a kimura here.
Zonta pushes Song off looking to stand but Song dives back in and keeps control.
#T3##SUB#
Song is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Zonta sees it coming and defends easily.
Song is trying to control the action in half guard but Zonta is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Song is looking to advance position but Zonta won't allow it.
Song trying to control the action but Zonta is working from the bottom.
Zonta is trying to stand back up but Song is controlling him
Song wants to free his trapped foot but Zonta is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Zonta is looking for a sweep. Song is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#ES2#
Zonta has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Song is on him like a limpet, forcing Zonta back against the cage.
Song is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Zonta to keep the fight standing.
Zonta tries a body shot but Song blocks it.
#TD#
Song pulls guard effortlessly.
Zonta trying to stand up but can't free himself from Song's guard.#T4#
Zonta controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Song seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Zonta won't allow Song to sweep him here.
Zonta content to stall in guard here.
Zonta preventing the sweep.
Zonta wanted to stand there but Song had control of the position.
Zonta wants to control from the top but Song keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SUB#
Song throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Peter Zonta will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL2#
Zonta rushes Song and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Zonta misses with a punch to the body.
Song tries to pull guard but Zonta won't allow it.
Zonta tries to throw a body punch but Song avoids it by throwing Zonta back against the cage.
Song jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Zonta walks away with a smile on his face. Song gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Song looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zonta is fending him off so far but Song persists. Nope, Zonta circles away and we're back to standing.
Zonta is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leondardo Song. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zonta bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Song will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL2#
Zonta drives through and clinches with Song against the cage.
Song tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Zonta just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2#
Zonta breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Zonta gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Song jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Zonta walks away with a smile on his face. Song gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Song shoots in for a takedown but Zonta shows good takedown defense. #TD#
Song drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zonta looking for a sweep. Not yet Zonta, not yet.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#ES2#
Zonta manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Zonta has a couple of punches blocked by Song.
Zonta misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
A short right from Zonta.
Zonta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Song fails to pull guard.
#BC2#
Zonta pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from Zonta. No joy for Song on that attempt.
Zonta swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Song shoots in for a double leg but Zonta sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Song shoots in looking for a takedown but Zonta manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Song's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Song shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zonta sprawls well. Zonta wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Song gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Song.
Song fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Zonta defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Song.#TD#
Song shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Song stops Zonta from getting back to his feet.
Zonta is trying is best to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zonta is trying to stand back up but Song is controlling him
#T2##ES2#
Zonta has one foot on Song's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Song tries to pull guard but Zonta forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Zonta gets through Song's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Song managing to block the knees to the body from Zonta.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Zonta.#TD#
Song ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Song no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Zonta content to stall in guard here.
Zonta trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Song is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zonta defends well.
Zonta has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Song is proving hard to escape from. #T3#
Song can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Zonta controls the pace.#SU2#
Zonta gets to his feet - Song follows without any prompting. #TD#
Song closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES2#
Zonta sneaks out the side door and pushes Song away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Song looks for a takedown but Zonta sprawls well.
Song shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zonta as he jumps to the side.
Zonta defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Song.
Song misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Song has his takedown stuffed
and Zonta counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Zonta moves into the clinch.
Song tries to pull guard but Zonta forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Zonta lands a nice shot to the body. #T4#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zonta.
Zonta presses Song against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Song jumps guard but Zonta stands there with Song around his waist. Song gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Zonta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zonta lands a right hand.
Song tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Zonta just stands there and leans against the cage.
Zonta lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Song.
A nice left hand lands by Zonta.
Zonta lands a body shot in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Zonta.
Peter Zonta seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A shot in the inside from Zonta.
Still in the clinch, Zonta scores with a nice short uppercut.
Zonta struggles to land a body shot inside as Song controls his hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Song blocks an uppercut.
Zonta is working Song over against the cage.
Song blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Song takes a shot to the head.
Song tries to pull guard but Zonta won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Zonta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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##CL2#
Zonta moves into the clinch successfully.
Zonta scores with a nice hook to the head.
Song is trying to pull guard but Zonta turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Zonta is working Song over against the cage.
Song managing to block the knees to the body from Zonta.
#BC2#
Zonta manages to break the clinch.
Zonta throws out a powerful jab.#CL2#
Zonta closes the distance and clinches.
Zonta working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zonta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zonta misses with a hook from the clinch.
Song fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Song fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leondardo Song. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zonta misses with the head strike.
Zonta missing with knees to the body.
Zonta lands with a short shot to the head. #TD#
Song successfully pulls guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zonta tries to free his leg and advance position but Song is retaining full guard.
Song trying to keep a closed guard but Zonta is proving a slippery customer.
Zonta trying to stand up but can't free himself from Song's guard.#T1#
Zonta content to stall in guard here.
Zonta tries to stand but Song is controlling from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zonta is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Zonta tries to stand but Song is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Song looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Zonta trying to stand up but can't free himself from Song's guard.
Peter Zonta has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Song has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zonta can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Song looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SU2#
Zonta stands up and waves to Song to follow him.
Song tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zonta swivels and escapes.
Zonta tries to clinch up.
Song changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Song fails with a takedown attempt.
Song tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zonta swivels and escapes.#CL2#
Zonta drives through and clinches with Song against the cage.
Song tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Zonta working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Song tries to pull guard but Zonta forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Zonta swings wildly with an uppercut but Song uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Zonta on the inside.
Zonta lands with a right to the head.
Song fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T3#
Zonta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Song is trying to pull guard but Zonta turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Song tries to pull guard but Zonta forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Song avoiding damage as Zonta throws knees to the body.
Song prevents a body shot from Zonta.
Song prevents a body shot from Zonta.
Song tries to pull guard but Zonta holds him up against the cage and eventually Song drops back down to his feet.
Song jumps guard but Zonta turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Zonta makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zonta scores with a nice hook to the head.#TD#
Song jumps into guard, dragging Zonta to the mat.
#SU2#
Zonta decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Zonta keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Song fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Zonta throws a shot from downtown. Song moves away and avoids it.
Zonta stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Zonta wants it to stay on the feet.
Zonta is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Song with a body shot.#T4#
Zonta throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Zonta rushes Song and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Zonta misses with some punches.
Zonta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Song blocking some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zonta lands on the inside with an uppercut. #TD#
Song manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Song looking for a guillotine here but Zonta defends easily.
Peter Zonta is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Song keeping full guard, as Zonta tries to pass. #SUB#
Song looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Zonta controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Zonta trying to control the position from guard on top but Song is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Zonta comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zonta has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Zonta!
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Event:
New Years Blast Bash
Date: Jan 01, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Zonta drives through and clinches with Harper against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Zonta.
Nice body punch from Zonta.
Zonta prevents the takedown attempt.
Zonta slows down the pace here.
Zonta scores with a hook to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Harper 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.#TD#
Zonta gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Harper has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Zonta is working away from the top position though.
Zonta missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Zonta not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Zonta wants to control but Harper is keeping him busy.
Harper works his way to full guard. Good work.
Harper looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Harper is trying to keep Zonta in close.
Zonta scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T1##SUB2#
Harper working for a triangle but Zonta defends it easily.
Zonta throws a big right hand that misses.
Zonta lands a couple of digs.
Harper wants to sweep but no luck.
Harper avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zonta knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Harper on the ground.
Zonta in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Harper bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zonta's guard. #REVB#
Zonta has momentary wrist control but Harper slips an elbow through the middle.
Harper stopping the sweep attempt from Zonta.
Harper trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Harper chips away with some ground and pound.
Zonta 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.
Harper wants to control from the top but Zonta keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harper is looking to work some ground and pound but Zonta has wrist control.#T2#
Zonta pulls Harper in close to his closed guard and prevents Harper from doing any damage or advancing position.
Zonta has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Zonta'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.
Harper throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zonta works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Harper throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Harper is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Harper working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Zonta is pulling down on Harper's head. It's preventing any offense from Harper, at least for the moment.
Zonta looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Harper loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Zonta managing to control the position. #T3#
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Zonta keeping full guard, as Harper tries to pass.
Harper postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zonta wants to sweep but no luck.
Harper postures up in Zonta's guard and throws a big left but Zonta blocks it.
Harper postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Zonta controlling the position.
Harper with a nice head shot there.
Harper is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Harper has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Zonta looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zonta managing to control the position.
Harper lands a couple of digs.#T4#
Harper won't allow Zonta to sweep him here.
Zonta avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Harper passes Zonta's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Zonta is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Harper is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Harper throwing shots but Zonta is blocking nicely.
Harper lands with a punch from half guard.
Zonta is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Roosters Coop that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Zonta wants to control but Harper is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Zonta is trying to get back to full guard.
Zonta controlling the position well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harper wants to pass to mount but Zonta is defending the position.
Zonta blocking the ground and pound attempt from Harper.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tom Harper will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Zonta throws a hook but Harper blocks it.#CL#
Zonta has closed the distance and engaged Harper in a clinch.
Harper looking for a takedown.
Zonta works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Harper has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Zonta avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Zonta prevents the takedown attempt.
Peter Zonta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Harper.
Harper is trying to drag Zonta to the mat but Zonta just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Zonta utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Zonta looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Zonta tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Harper avoids it.
Zonta leaning against his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harper wants to take the fight to the mat but Zonta manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Harper goes for a takedown in the clinch but Zonta prevents it.
Harper is working for takedown but Zonta is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Zonta tightens his grip and picks Harper up, before dumping him to the ground. Harper manages to land in guard.
Harper avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zonta is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Harper can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Harper has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zonta can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Zonta working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Harper can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Zonta controls the pace.
Zonta looking to sit in guard and control but Harper gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Harper wants to pass the guard but Zonta is keeping the position.
Harper working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Zonta on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Zonta tries to get out of the position.
Zonta preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Harper throws a big elbow that misses.
Zonta wants to get back to his feet but Harper is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Harper wants to control from the top but Zonta keeps moving.
Zonta looking to hit a scissor sweep but Harper is one step ahead there. #T2#
Harper is looking to work some ground and pound but Zonta has wrist control.
Harper throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zonta trying to control the position here.
Harper throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zonta looking to control.
Harper postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Zonta avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Harper lands a couple of elbows.
Zonta has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Harper wants to pass the guard but Zonta is keeping the position.#T3#
Harper postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Zonta pulls Harper in close to prevent any damage.
Harper postures up.
Harper postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zonta controls Harper momentarily but Harper frees himself.
Zonta keeping full guard, as Harper tries to pass.
Harper is fighting to break Zonta's control of his arms but Zonta is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Zonta keeping moving, preventing Harper from controlling successfully.
Harper postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Harper keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Zonta's head.
Harper scoring with some ground and pound.
Harper throwing strikes from guard but Zonta blocks nicely.
Zonta is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Harper keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Zonta's head.
Zonta seems keen to control Harper's posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Harper accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Harper 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.
Harper is fighting to break Zonta's control of his arms but Zonta is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harper postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Harper with a nice head shot there.
Harper missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Harper loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
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 Peter Zonta will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Harper throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zonta's waist but Zonta gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Harper off to one side.
Harper with a poor takedown #CL#
and Zonta holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD#
Zonta lands a takedown into guard.
Zonta with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zonta missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zonta content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Harper bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zonta's guard. #REVB#
Harper postures up.
Harper is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Zonta is controlling Harper's posture.
Harper landing with the ground and pound.
Zonta trying to control the position.
Zonta avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Harper is working Zonta over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Zonta tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Zonta has Harper pulled in close to control his posture.
Harper throws a big right hand that misses.
Harper postures up in Zonta's guard and throws a big left but Zonta blocks it.
Zonta seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Harper trying to control the position from guard on top but Zonta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zonta has his hands on Harper's head, controlling the position.
Zonta continues to stall.
Zonta working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Harper.
Zonta looking for a sweep. Not yet Zonta, not yet.
Harper working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Zonta's head.
Zonta looking to control.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Zonta wants to sweep here but Harper controlling him for the moment.
Zonta looking to control.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Harper.
Sloppy strikes there by Harper.
Zonta is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Who's going to make the next move?
Harper scores with a couple of short elbows.
Zonta defending against the ground and pound.
Zonta takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#T3#
Zonta is trying to improve his position.
Harper landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Harper throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The strikes coming from Harper are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Harper tries to score with some ground and pound. Zonta controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Harper landing strikes.
Zonta tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Harper wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Zonta is trying to control Harper's posture but Harper avoids it.
Zonta being controlled for a moment.
Harper in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Zonta takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Harper lands an elbow. #T4#
Harper works to advance to full mount. Zonta defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Zonta tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Harper lands a big shot there that rocks Zonta but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Zonta squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Zonta tries to hold on but Harper postures up.
Zonta is looking to get to half guard.
Tom Harper has got the better of the ground game so far.
Harper working Zonta over with strikes here. #SUB2#
Harper is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Zonta has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harper landing shots from mount.
Harper with good strikes from the mount here!
Harper prevents Zonta from getting the reversal.
Harper is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Zonta can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Harper with shots to the head and body - Zonta looks very uncomfortable down there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Harper really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Nice straight punches there by Zonta. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Zonta.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zonta.
Harper tries to clinch up.
Harper fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zonta avoids it really well and circles away.
Zonta keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD2#
Harper closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Zonta did well to prevent Harper getting side control.
Zonta is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harper missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Harper is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Zonta is trying is best to control the position here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Harper lands a nice short elbow.
Zonta keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Zonta is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Harper lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Zonta wants to improve his position but Harper is controlling well.
Harper seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zonta does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Zonta avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Harper.
Zonta is looking to control Harper's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Zonta avoid being mounted?
Harper slips a nice elbow through Zonta's hands, connecting with Zonta's forehead.
Harper not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Zonta wants to improve his position but Harper is controlling well.
Zonta is controlling Harper's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Zonta wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Harper trying to control from half guard but Zonta is working away.
Zonta avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Harper.
Harper thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zonta's head.
Zonta wants to get back to his feet.
Harper missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Harper seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Harper is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Zonta doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Harper.
Zonta desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Zonta wants to control but Harper is keeping busy.
Zonta is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Harper not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Harper working the head and body with strikes.
Zonta wants to sweep but Harper has passed to side control!
Harper throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Harper.
Harper working the ground and pound.
Harper lands an elbow.
Harper working the ground and pound.
Harper in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Harper looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Zonta is avoiding damage well.
Zonta keeping his opponent close.
Zonta is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Harper trying to control the action but Zonta is working from the bottom.
Harper throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Zonta tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zonta pushes Harper away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Harper gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Zonta on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Zonta tries to bench press Harper off him but Harper keeps the position.
Harper trying to control the position but Zonta is working away.
Harper grinds an elbow into Zonta's temple.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zonta wants to control but Harper postures up.
Harper lands some shots froms side control.
Harper tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Zonta is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Harper working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Harper dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5##CL#
Zonta forces Harper back against the cage and clinches.
Zonta wants to stall.
Harper blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Harper can't get the takedown.
Zonta is pressed up against the cage. Harper has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Zonta down to the mat. Zonta avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Zonta clinches up with Harper and pushes him back against the cage.
Zonta has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Harper avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD#
Zonta gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harper is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Zonta's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Zonta's back!
Harper gets his hands free as Zonta looks to control.
Harper missing with punches from the back.
Zonta needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.
Zonta is trying to break free.
#T1#
Harper lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Zonta trying to control the hands but Harper breaks the grip.
Harper lands shots from the back.
Zonta trying to control but not successfully.
Harper connects with a big shot to the side of Zonta's head.
Zonta wants to escape the position.
Harper connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Zonta to escape the position.
Even with his hooks in, Harper manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Harper throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Zonta!
Harper struggling to land strikes to the head as Zonta covers up. #SUB2#
Harper is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Zonta is defending well though. Harper let's go of the attempt for now.
Zonta turns into Harper and is now in his guard.
Tom Harper is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Harper 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Harper is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harper throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zonta controlling Harper's posture.
Harper postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Harper works over Zonta with some ground and pound from guard.
Zonta avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Peter Zonta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Harper makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Zonta managing to control the position. #T3#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Zonta.
Harper wants to pass the guard but Zonta is keeping the position.
Zonta not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Harper content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Zonta has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Harper can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Harper trying to control the position from guard on top but Zonta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harper with a nice head shot there.
Harper working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Harper throwing strikes but missing.
Zonta keeping moving, preventing Harper from controlling successfully.
Zonta avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Zonta is looking for a triangle but Harper pushes his legs off easily.
Harper working some strikes from top position.
Zonta is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Zonta looking for a sweep. Not yet Zonta, not yet.
Harper trying to control but Zonta is working from the bottom.
Zonta wants to stand up but Harper is controlling him. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Harper shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Zonta's guard.
Harper makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Harper comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Harper 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 46:49
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 46:50
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 46:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Harper!
Tom Harper is the new welterweight champion!
Tom Harper decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
PSE 18
Date: Dec 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Serengeti scores with a jab to the body.
Serengeti lands a high kick!
Serengeti swinging wildly here.
Zonta lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Serengeti circles away quickly and effectively.
Serengeti scores with a three punch combo!
Serengeti scores with a hook.
We've been hearing reports that Zonta has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Zonta fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A slow jab from Serengeti misses its intended target.
Serengeti gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zonta shoots in looking for a takedown but Serengeti manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Zonta's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Zonta connects with a body shot.
Serengeti throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Zonta counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Zonta working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Serengeti's head.
Zonta throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Serengeti works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zonta throwing strikes but missing.
Serengeti avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Zonta postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Zonta works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Serengeti is trying to stand back up but Zonta is controlling him
Zonta scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Zonta works his way into full mount!
Zonta working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Serengeti's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Zonta working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Zonta is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Serengeti can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Zonta looking to control and managing it successfully.
Serengeti tries to buck Zonta off but he can't manage it.
Zonta postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Serengeti looks a forlorn figure.
#ROC#
Serengeti is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zonta unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Serengeti wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Zonta celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Zonta!
Peter Zonta is the new welterweight champion!
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Event:
PSE 13
Date: Nov 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Zonta fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
Zonta takes the fight into the clinch.
Roma is trying to force a seperation but Zonta has the dominant position.
Roma tries to break free but Zonta pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Zonta wants the takedown. Roma is fighting it off but Zonta persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Roma's guard against the cage.
Zonta sitting in guard here, content to control.
Zonta distracts Roma with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roma working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zonta.
Zonta throws a big right hand that misses.
Zonta is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Zonta postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zonta has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Roma preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Roma can't keep his opponent in guard - Zonta advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Zonta in particular looking to stall.
Roma avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zonta.
Roma is breathing heavily.
Zonta lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Zonta is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Zonta winds up and cracks Roma with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Zonta lands a nice short elbow.#T2#
Zonta is taking a breather. Roma 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zonta throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Roma avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zonta.
Roma keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Zonta passes the guard and advances to mount!
Zonta dominating with strikes here.
Zonta lands with some strikes.
A big strike lands for Zonta! That's really hurt Roma and he's turned his back - Zonta keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Zonta jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Zonta!
Travis Roma spoke after the fight, saying 'I can't believe I just lost, this is honestly so hard on me. This might just be my last fight'.
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Event:
PSE 10
Date: Oct 06, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Zonta forces Plantinga back against the cage and clinches.
Plantinga is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Plantinga's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Plantinga wants to get back to striking at distance but Zonta won't allow it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Zonta - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Plantinga is trying to break free.
Zonta drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Plantinga prevents the takedown attempt.
Zonta is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Zonta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zonta has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Plantinga after a bit of a struggle.
Zonta has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Plantinga is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Plantinga is trying to break the clinch but Zonta is controlling him.
Zonta prevents Plantinga from breaking the clinch.
Plantinga can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zonta tries to score a body lock takedown but Plantinga shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Zonta tries for a takedown but Plantinga manages to get underhooks.
#BC2#
Plantinga escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Plantinga misses the shot to the body.
Zonta tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Plantinga manages to circle out of the way.
Plantinga throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Zonta instigates a clinch. #T1#
A frustrated look appears on Plantinga's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Plantinga can't break the clinch.
Plantinga wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short body shot lands from Zonta as the two fighters clinch.
Zonta goes for a takedown in the clinch but Plantinga prevents it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Plantinga is trying to break the clinch but Zonta is controlling him.
Zonta prevents Plantinga from breaking the clinch.
Zonta stalling against the cage.
Zonta is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Plantinga is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Zonta is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Plantinga pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC2#
Plantinga breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Some bone on bone action there as Plantinga checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Zonta shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Plantinga defends it nicely.#T2#
Zonta lands a nice shot to the body.
Plantinga scores with a shot to the body.
Zonta throws a right and a left that both miss.
Plantinga looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Zonta has taken the fight to the clinch.
Plantinga is trying to break free.
Plantinga is trying to break free.
Zonta controlling the action here for a moment.
Plantinga is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Plantinga managing to block the knees to the body from Zonta.
Plantinga wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC2#
Plantinga breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zonta lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Plantinga at a distance.
Zonta misses with a wild body shot. #T3##TD#
Zonta darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Plantinga is trying to escape back to his feet but Zonta uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Plantinga is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Zonta is chipping away with strikes.
Plantinga tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Plantinga can do anything to dispel that myth.
Zonta working the head and body with strikes.
Plantinga is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Plantinga manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Zonta manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Zonta has his hands on Plantinga's head, controlling the position.
Zonta keeping moving, preventing Plantinga from controlling successfully.
Zonta pulls Plantinga in close to prevent any damage.
Zonta wants to sweep but no luck.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Plantinga accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zonta has control of Plantinga's left arm, preventing Plantinga from doing any damage.
Plantinga trying to control but Zonta is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Plantinga stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zonta swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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 Peter Zonta will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Zonta fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Plantinga, pushing him back against the cage.
Plantinga has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Zonta has Plantinga pressed against the cage.
Plantinga is pressed up against the cage. Zonta has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Plantinga down to the mat. Plantinga avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Plantinga tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zonta was well out of range. Poor timing from Plantinga.
Plantinga misses with a wild combination.
#CL#
Zonta fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Plantinga, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zonta keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Plantinga's efforts to push away.
Zonta is trying to drag Plantinga to the mat but Plantinga just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC2#
Plantinga escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Zonta has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T1#
Plantinga is trying to push Zonta away but Zonta has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A frustrated look appears on Plantinga's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Plantinga wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Plantinga has had enough of the clinch but Zonta keeps him there for the moment.
Zonta keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Plantinga's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Plantinga manages to break the clinch.
Zonta throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Plantinga's waist but Plantinga gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zonta off to one side.
It seemed like Plantinga was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Zonta. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Zonta has Plantinga up against the cage in a clinch.
Zonta makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Plantinga stops a takedown attempt from Zonta.
Plantinga looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Plantinga wants to get back to striking at distance but Zonta won't allow it.
Plantinga has had enough of the clinch but Zonta keeps him there for the moment.
Zonta goes for a takedown in the clinch but Plantinga prevents it.
Zonta is looking to take this one to the mat.
Plantinga wants to break free but Zonta has control.
Zonta goes for a takedown in the clinch but Plantinga prevents it.
#T2#
Zonta wants to take the fight to the mat but Plantinga manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Zonta keeps control of Plantinga as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Zonta goes for a takedown in the clinch but Plantinga prevents it.
Plantinga has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Zonta can't get the takedown.
Plantinga tries to circle away but Zonta has him pinned against the cage.
Plantinga wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zonta has him pressed against the cage.
Zonta is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Plantinga wants to get back to striking at distance but Zonta won't allow it.
Plantinga wants to break free but Zonta has control.
Zonta is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Plantinga looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Plantinga has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Zonta keeps control of Plantinga as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Plantinga manages to break the clinch.
Plantinga misses with a hook. Zonta ducked under it nicely.
Plantinga scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zonta doesn't seem bothered though. #T3#
Plantinga just misses with a punch to the body.
Zonta needs to keep his hands up - Plantinga had a free shot at his head there.
Anselm Plantinga seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Plantinga tries to keep at a distance but Zonta has taken the fight into the clinch.
Peter Zonta has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Zonta has Plantinga pressed against the cage, preventing Plantinga from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Zonta has Plantinga pressed against the cage, preventing Plantinga from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Plantinga gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Zonta.
#BC2#
Plantinga breaks from the clinch.
Plantinga is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Zonta rather than just go for the knockout.
Zonta tries to clinch but Plantinga is having none of it.
Plantinga misses with a right hand #CL#
and Zonta moves into the clinch.
Plantinga has had enough of the clinch but Zonta keeps him there for the moment.
Zonta is looking for a takedown.
Plantinga managing to block the knees to the body from Zonta.
Plantinga wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Plantinga is trying to break the clinch but Zonta has him pressed against the cage.
Plantinga tries to break the clinch but Zonta is controlling the position. #T4#
Plantinga working hard to break the clinch.
Plantinga tries to break the clinch but Zonta is controlling the position.
Zonta wants a takedown.
Zonta drops down looking for an ankle pick but Plantinga pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nice uppercut there from Plantinga.
Zonta lands a slapping body shot.
Plantinga lands a jab to Zonta's midsection.
Zonta is trying hard to land a takedown here. Plantinga sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Plantinga throws a hook to the side of Zonta's head but Zonta sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Plantinga takes a swing at Zonta's ribcage but misses.
Zonta appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zonta slips a straight right by Plantinga.
Peter Zonta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zonta tries to clinch but Plantinga moves out of range.
Zonta misses with a takedown
and Plantinga counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anselm Plantinga showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Plantinga's corner calls for a 1-2. Plantinga obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Zonta shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Plantinga defends it nicely.
Plantinga is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Zonta with a body shot.
Zonta looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Plantinga is fending him off so far but Zonta persists. Nope, Plantinga circles away and we're back to standing.
Plantinga moves out of range of the strikes.
Zonta drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Plantinga throws out a loose jab but Zonta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zonta ducks under a wild hook from Plantinga.
Zonta feinted with a counter takedown.
Plantinga lands with a good body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Zonta clinches up with Plantinga and pushes him back against the cage.
Zonta keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Plantinga's efforts to push away.
Plantinga prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Zonta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zonta keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Plantinga's efforts to push away.#T1#
Zonta wants a takedown but no success here.
A frustrated look appears on Plantinga's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Zonta is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Plantinga gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Plantinga is trying to break the clinch but Zonta has him pressed against the cage.
Plantinga can't break the clinch.
Zonta throws a knee to the head but misses.
#TD#
Zonta has picked Plantinga up - he's going for a ride! Zonta dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Plantinga slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Plantinga is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zonta defends well.
Zonta chips away with some ground and pound.
Zonta looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Zonta wants to control from the top but Plantinga keeps moving. #T2#
Zonta landing with the ground and pound.
Zonta postures up and lands a big shot to Plantinga's brow.
Peter Zonta overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Plantinga wants to sweep but no luck.
Zonta makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Zonta scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Zonta is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Zonta scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Zonta not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Plantinga has his foot on Zonta's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zonta works his way back into a safe position though.
Plantinga really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zonta. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Plantinga is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Zonta is aware though and is defending well.
Zonta stands and throws Plantinga's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Zonta in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T3##SUB#
Zonta is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Plantinga has escaped the position, nice work there.
Plantinga takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Plantinga is looking for a sweep.
Zonta lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Plantinga down.
#ROC#
Plantinga is rocked!
Zonta in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Plantinga looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Zonta turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Zonta!
In defeat, Anselm Plantinga stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will keep working until I can be world champion!'.
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