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Event:
RapidFC 63
Date: Feb 15, 2020 |
#R1#
Donk. Zorba catches McRobbie right on the button with a cross.
McRobbie ducks under a wild hook from Zorba.#TD#
McRobbie bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Zorba is looking to reverse the position.
Zorba gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Zorba manages to get to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McRobbie trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McRobbie with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
McRobbie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and McRobbie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Zorba controlling McRobbie's posture.
Zorba wants to sweep but no luck.
Zorba controlling the position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T1#
Zorba preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Zorba wants to sweep here but McRobbie controlling him for the moment.
McRobbie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zorba swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McRobbie throws an elbow that misses. Zorba uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McRobbie's guard. Nice move by Zorba!#REVB#
Zorba cracks McRobbie with a solid left hand.
Zorba postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zorba controls from within his opponent's guard.
Zorba scoring with punches to the head and body. #T2#
McRobbie is trying to hold Zorba in close to prevent damage but Zorba has managed to pass into half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from McRobbie's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Zorba sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McRobbie defending well though.
Zorba wants to take a breather but McRobbie is having none of it.
McRobbie is trying to get back to full guard.
Zorba trying to control the action but McRobbie is working from the bottom.
Zorba is thwarting McRobbie's attempts to control the position.
Zorba is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T3#
It looks like Zorba might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Ground and pound from Zorba.
Zorba with the ground and pound but McRobbie uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Zorba with a nice head shot there.
Zorba in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Zorba's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Zorba throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
Zorba sitting in guard here, content to control.
Zorba must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
McRobbie trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zorba shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zorba throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice uppercut there from Zorba.
Zorba bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McRobbie's head backwards.
Zorba lands a glancing blow to the side of McRobbie's head.
Zorba throws a hook but McRobbie avoids it easily.
Zorba looks to land a right hand but McRobbie moved out of range.
Zorba moves away from the strike by McRobbie. #KD2#
Zorba catches McRobbie napping and connects with a big right hand that sends McRobbie to the canvas!
#ROC2#
McRobbie is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Kasey McRobbie has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McRobbie keeping moving, preventing Zorba from controlling successfully.
Oh McRobbie is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
McRobbie avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Zorba dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kasey McRobbie's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Zorba avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A little jabbing left from Zorba on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McRobbie seems to have got his legs back now.
Zorba has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Zorba gets caught napping as McRobbie dives in and scores a takedown. Zorba manages to retain guard.
Zorba looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
McRobbie trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McRobbie is fighting to break Zorba's control of his arms but Zorba is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Zorba's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Zorba trying to keep a closed guard but McRobbie is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zorba looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
McRobbie throwing strikes from guard but Zorba blocks nicely. #T1#
McRobbie throwing strikes from guard but Zorba blocks nicely.
Zorba trying to control the position here.
McRobbie postures up in Zorba's guard and throws a big left but Zorba blocks it.
Zorba looking to hit a scissor sweep but McRobbie is one step ahead there.
Zorba bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McRobbie's guard. #REVB#
Zorba stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McRobbie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zorba is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T2#
Zorba in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
McRobbie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zorba gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McRobbie can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Zorba controls the pace.
Zorba throwing strikes but missing.
Zorba in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zorba wants to control from the top but McRobbie keeps moving.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Zorba showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3#
Zorba tries to free his leg and advance position but McRobbie is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Zorba lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McRobbie looks to score with a jab to the body but Zorba is just out of range.
McRobbie fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zorba throws out a counter right but McRobbie avoids it with no problem.
McRobbie thuds a left hand into Zorba's body.
Zorba throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zorba lands with a shot to the body.
Zorba cracks McRobbie with an open hand slap.
McRobbie misses the jab.
Zorba has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
McRobbie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zorba.
McRobbie shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zorba but Zorba pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McRobbie doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
Zorba with a nice cross.
Zorba slips under a jab from McRobbie.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#KD2#
Zorba drops his shoulder and cracks McRobbie with a huge uppercut! McRobbie goes down! Can Zorba finish him?
#ROC2#
McRobbie is rocked!
Zorba not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Zorba throws a big right hand that misses.
Zorba wants to control from the top but McRobbie keeps moving.
McRobbie being controlled here, momentarily.
Zorba with a nice head shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Zorba showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kasey McRobbie's cut.
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#
McRobbie lands a body shot.
Zorba gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting McRobbie counter with a right hand.
McRobbie slaps away a takedown attempt from Zorba, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Zorba misses with a hook to the body
and McRobbie counters with a stiff right hand.
McRobbie lands a head shot.
Zorba steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McRobbie.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zorba. McRobbie does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like McRobbie was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Zorba.
Zorba's corner calls for a 1-2. Zorba obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McRobbie scores with a punch to the head.
McRobbie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zorba throws out the jab.
McRobbie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zorba was well out of range. Poor timing from McRobbie.
Zorba takes one on the chin but seems OK.
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!
McRobbie scores with a shot to the body.
Zorba has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#T1#
Zorba takes a swing at McRobbie's ribcage but misses. #TD2#
Zorba shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in McRobbie's guard.
Zorba looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Zorba trying to control but McRobbie is working from the bottom.
Zorba is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Zorba lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Zorba chips away with some ground and pound.
Kasey McRobbie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Zorba stays in close to McRobbie's body and controls the position.
Zorba throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zorba throws an elbow that misses. McRobbie uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Zorba's guard. Nice move by McRobbie!#REVR#
McRobbie with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zorba trying to control the position here.
Zorba avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zorba preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McRobbie throwing strikes from guard but Zorba blocks nicely.
Zorba wants to sweep here but McRobbie controlling him for the moment. #T3#
McRobbie throws a big right hand that misses.
Zorba looking to hit a scissor sweep but McRobbie is one step ahead there.
Zorba seems keen to control McRobbie's posture.
Zorba avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zorba wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Zorba is looking to stand up but McRobbie isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
McRobbie looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zorba stuffs the takedown attempt from McRobbie. McRobbie gets slowly back to his feet. #TD2#
Zorba gets a takedown into half guard.#T4#
Zorba thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Zorba not doing much here.
McRobbie on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hector Zorba has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zorba is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Zorba seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McRobbie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hector Zorba is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Zorba lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
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 Kasey McRobbie.
Well Zorba 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hector Zorba!
Hector Zorba decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
RapidFC Aus Day 2
Date: Jan 26, 2020 |
#R1#
Zorba shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Harris sprawls well. Harris wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zorba gets slowly back to his feet.
Harris is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
No luck for Zorba with that takedown attempt.
Zorba has his takedown stuffed
and Harris counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cochise Harris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hector Zorba.
Zorba fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Harris cracks Zorba with an open hand slap.
We've been told by Harris's head coaches at The Coffee Shop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Harris slaps away a takedown attempt from Zorba, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cochise Harris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zorba missing with a left hand there. Harris was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zorba throws a jab when Harris was well out of range.
Harris looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zorba takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Harris jabs at Zorba's body.
Harris drops his hands momentarily and Zorba takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Zorba fails with a takedown attempt.
Zorba looks winded!#T1#
Good shot there by Harris.
Harris connects with a crisp jab.
Harris cracks a nice hook into Zorba's ribs.
Harris scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zorba doesn't seem bothered though. #KD#
Harris drops Zorba with a beautiful combination! Zorba stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Harris is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Zorba is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harris walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Zorba drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Harris swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Zorba's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cochise Harris!
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Event:
RapidFC NYE
Date: Dec 31, 2019 |
#R1#
Zorba fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Zorba shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Makres connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zorba fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hector Zorba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zorba misses with a takedown
and Makres counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makres scores with a nice head shot.
Makres misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Zorba counters with a takedown into side control. #T1#
Zorba throws an elbow but Makres slips to the side and avoids it well.#ES2#
Makres throws Zorba to one side and escapes!
The fighters circling - Makres throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zorba shoots for a takedown but Makres saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Makres cracks Zorba with a right hand to the side of the head.#TD#
Zorba decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Makres has one foot on Zorba's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Makres lands a glancing blow to the side of Zorba's head.
Zorba throws a wild hook but Makres just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Zorba gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Makres raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Makres!
John Makres bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
RapidFC Tokyo 37
Date: Dec 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Makres lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Zorba doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Makres counters with a nice uppercut.
Zorba shoots in and drives through. Makres sprawls well.
It seemed like Makres was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zorba displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Makres throws out the jab.
A lazy left from Zorba finds it's target.#TD#
Zorba shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Zorba stops Makres from standing up. #SU#
Zorba decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Makres, up you get!
Jab from Makres.
Makres turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zorba bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Zorba on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
A big right from Zorba misses.
Makres misses with a looping left.
Zorba swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Makres throws a lazy right hand but Zorba sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zorba closes the distance and clinches up with Makres, looking for a takedown. Zorba pushes Makres against the cage but Makres circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Makres! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hector Zorba. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Zorba feints and as Makres raises his hands in defense, Zorba changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SU#
Zorba stands and steps away. Makres gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Makres swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Makres darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Makres uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Zorba has time to react.#T2##TD#
Makres gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Zorba to score an easy takedown into full guard.
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!
Zorba stops Makres from standing up. #SU#
Zorba stands and steps away. Makres gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Makres stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Makres wants it to stay on the feet.
Zorba takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Zorba walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Zorba throws a looping overhand right but Makres ducks down to avoid it.
Zorba has a takedown stuffed.
As Zorba backs off Makres throws a huge counter combo but Zorba manages to avoid it all.#T3#
Zorba has his takedown stuffed#KD2#
and Makres counters with a left hand that sends Zorba to the canvas!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Makres wants to get up but he can't break Zorba's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Zorba wants to stand up but Makres is controlling him.
Makres tries to stand but Zorba is controlling from the bottom. #T4#
Makres prevents Zorba from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Makres keeps Zorba at a distance using the push kick.
Zorba misses with a takedown attempt
and Makres counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zorba takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
John Makres is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Makres lands with a straight right. Zorba didn't see that one coming.#ROC2#
Zorba is rocked!
Makres lands with a right and another and another! Zorba is in big trouble! Makres lands again and this time it's lights out for Zorba! A quality knockout there for Makres.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). John Makres!
In his post fight interview, John Makres started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
RapidFC 54
Date: Nov 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Zorba swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zorba takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A combination from Jackson does no damage.
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It seemed like Zorba was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jackson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and Zorba counters with a nice double leg into guard. #ES#
Jackson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #TD2#
Zorba lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zorba throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Jackson to regain full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zorba landing with the ground and pound.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Zorba working his ground and pound in the gym.
Jackson wants to stand and escape but Zorba is having none of it. #SU2#
Jackson is working an open guard so Zorba takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zorba manages to avoid it.
Zorba throws a counter combo.#T1#
Jackson throws a big shot that misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jackson, as that shot connected.
A jab from Jackson finds it's way through Zorba's defenses. #TD2#
Zorba fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jackson to the ground. Zorba is now in Jackson's guard.
Zorba won't allow Jackson to get back to his feet. #SU2#
Jackson is working an open guard so Zorba takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Brady Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson throws a body shot but no joy.
Jackson connects with the punch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jackson. That's going to slow Zorba down.
Zorba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Jackson swings widly with a right hand
and Zorba counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Zorba looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES#
Jackson kicks Zorba off and gets back to his feet.#T2#
Jackson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Zorba counters with a stiff right hand.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Zorba looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jackson is looking to chop away at Zorba's legs.
We've been told by Jackson's head coaches at Hilo Hit Squad that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#TD2#
Zorba gets the takedown into side control. #SU2#
Zorba decides to stand up, so the ref orders Jackson to his feet.
Zorba defending well as Jackson loads up on a big left hand.
Zorba is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#TD2#
Jackson gets caught flat footed, as Zorba shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES#
Jackson manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Zorba has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jackson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Zorba tries to score a body lock takedown but Jackson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T3#
Jackson prevents the takedown attempt.
Brady Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hector Zorba.#BC#
Jackson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Zorba scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES#
Jackson explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Jackson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jackson loads up on a big right hand but Zorba slips the punch.#TD2#
Zorba closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jackson to the mat! Jackson manages to get full guard. #ES#
Jackson pushes Zorba off and scrambles 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!
Jackson scores with a nice right hand.
Jackson scores with a nice strike.#T4#
Zorba ducks right into an uppercut from Jackson. #TD2#
Zorba gets a double leg takedown into Jackson's guard.
Zorba must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Zorba postures up and lands a big shot to Jackson's brow.
Jackson wants to stand but Zorba is controlling the position. #SU2#
Zorba stands up from guard. Let's bang!
A low kick from Jackson is predictable there #TD2#
and Zorba decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jackson's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zorba prevents Jackson from getting back to his feet.
Zorba trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.#ES#
Jackson kicks Zorba off and gets to his feet. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Zorba.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brady Jackson 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#
Jackson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Zorba is able to avoid easily.
Brady Jackson is winning the standup battle so far.
Jackson throws a body punch but Zorba moves out of range.
Zorba takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A punch combination from Jackson misses.
Jackson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jackson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jackson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Zorba counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jackson misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Zorba decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jackson's guard.#ROC2#
Jackson is rocked!
Zorba lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Oh Jackson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#ES#
Jackson has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Zorba has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Zorba's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zorba takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Zorba blocks a jab.
Jackson seems to have got his legs back now.
Zorba fails with a takedown attempt. #T1#
Zorba shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Zorba is just out of range.
Zorba blocks a jab.
It seemed like Zorba was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD2#
Zorba scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES#
Jackson manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Zorba keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Jackson prevents the takedown attempt.
Brady Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hector Zorba.#BC#
Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A jab lands there for Jackson.
Jackson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
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!
Jackson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Zorba is able to avoid easily.
Zorba now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Brady Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jackson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zorba. #T2#
Jackson throws a shot from downtown. Zorba moves away and avoids it.
Zorba looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Zorba is just out of range.
Jackson looks to throw the jab but Zorba is out of range.
Zorba changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jackson throws a leg kick but Zorba moved away.
Jackson lands with an uppercut that bounces Zorba off the cage and back into range.
Jackson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#KD2#
and Zorba lands a stunning uppercut that sends Jackson to the mat!
Zorba lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Jackson! More strikes land and this one is all over! Zorba jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hector Zorba!
In his post fight interview, Hector Zorba started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
TWGC 26 (265+lbs, D3): Sydney Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Oct 18, 2019 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Helio Silva (ranked 5484 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hector Zorba (ranked 2299 p4p, 284 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Helio Silva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Hector Zorba!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Chris Dean and Summer Carpenter.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Zorba closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Zorba lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silva (0) vs (2) Zorba
Silva looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Zorba puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Zorba is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Silva is just riding it out for now. Zorba eventually gives up the hold.
Zorba wants to work for an arm triangle but Silva is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Silva slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Zorba must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zorba wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Silva is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva (2) vs (2) Zorba
Silva is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Zorba reverses the position - he's now on top in Silva's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva (2) vs (4) Zorba
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zorba pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva is keeping the position for now.
Zorba trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Zorba stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zorba is one step ahead there.
Silva pulls Zorba in close to his closed guard and prevents Zorba from doing any damage or advancing position.
Zorba stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Zorba from controlling successfully.
Zorba tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva is retaining full guard.
Silva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Silva is trying to hold Zorba in close to prevent damage but Zorba has managed to pass into half guard.
Zorba is thwarting Silva's attempts to control the position.
Silva is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Zorba is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva trying to control but Zorba postures up.
Zorba is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Zorba is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Silva sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zorba trying to control the action but Silva is working from the bottom.
Zorba looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Zorba is working for a kimura but Silva is defending it quite comfortably.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zorba is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Silva doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Zorba.
My spies in Brotherhood MMA inform me that Zorba has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Silva is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zorba is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Silva has managed to free his arm - good work.
Zorba is working for a kimura but Silva is defending it quite comfortably.
Zorba 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.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Zorba is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Silva is just riding it out for now. Zorba eventually gives up the hold.
Silva is defending against the submission attempts here by Zorba.
Silva is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Zorba's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Zorba's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Silva (6) vs (4) Zorba
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Zorba prevents Silva from getting a body triangle.
Zorba is really stuck here.
Zorba staying busy and making it hard for Silva to control.
Silva wants to control the position but Zorba frees himself and scrambles - Silva manages to regain control in side control.
Silva has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Zorba has one of Silva's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Silva controlling from side mount.
Zorba is not content to let Silva control the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Zorba is looking to reverse the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zorba can do anything to dispel that myth.
Silva controls the position from side control.
Silva seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Zorba for as long as he can get away with.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Zorba's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Zorba is not content to let Silva control the position.
Zorba is trying to control Silva's posture but Silva avoids it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Zorba tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Silva working away.
Silva trying to control the action but Zorba is working from the bottom.
Zorba wants to control but Silva postures up.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Zorba is looking for a sweep.
Zorba is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Zorba is not content to let Silva control the position.
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That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Zorba tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Silva wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Silva controls the position.
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.
Silva taking a break here but Zorba is having none of it and regains half guard.
Zorba is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Silva wants to pass to mount but Zorba is defending the position.
Silva is looking to take a break and control but Zorba is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zorba is looking for a sweep. Silva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Silva looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Zorba trying to control from the bottom.
Zorba is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Silva is staying active.
Silva works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Silva (9) vs (4) Zorba
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
TWGC 26 (265+lbs, D3): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 17, 2019 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Johnny Bolivar (ranked 5425 p4p, 49 weight class) and Hector Zorba (ranked 2296 p4p, 284 weight class). Bolivar comes to the cage accompanied by Superman Theme. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Johnny Bolivar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Hector Zorba!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Damien Edna and Ben Watson.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bolivar looks to clinch
and Zorba counters with a nice double leg into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bolivar (0) vs (2) Zorba
Zorba preventing the sweep.
Zorba looking to pass the guard.
Zorba looking to sit in guard and control but Bolivar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bolivar (2) vs (2) Zorba
Bolivar is pushing down on Zorba's leg trying to pass to half guard. Zorba is fighting to maintain full guard but Bolivar has managed to sneak the leg through.
Zorba is staying active underneath Bolivar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bolivar is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Zorba doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bolivar.
Bolivar trying to control the action but Zorba is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zorba gets full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolivar is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Zorba keeping full guard, as Bolivar tries to pass.
Bolivar looking to sit in guard and control but Zorba gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bolivar (2) vs (4) Zorba
Zorba controlling from the top position.
Bolivar is trying to keep Zorba in close.
Zorba wants to pass the guard but Bolivar is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bolivar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zorba is one step ahead there.
Bolivar controls Zorba momentarily but Zorba frees himself.
Zorba drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bolivar manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Zorba has Bolivar in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bolivar (4) vs (4) Zorba
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zorba is pulling down on Bolivar's head to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bolivar drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Zorba manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bolivar has Zorba in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bolivar (4) vs (6) Zorba
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bolivar has his hands on Zorba's head, controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zorba looking to pass the guard.
My spies in Brotherhood MMA inform me that Zorba has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Zorba drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bolivar dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bolivar (6) vs (6) Zorba
Bolivar drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Zorba manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bolivar has Zorba in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bolivar (6) vs (8) Zorba
Zorba trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zorba is pushing down on Bolivar's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bolivar is fighting to maintain full guard but Zorba has managed to sneak the leg through.
Zorba is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Zorba is working for a kimura but Bolivar is defending it quite comfortably.
Bolivar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bolivar trying to control but Zorba postures up.
Zorba looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Zorba wants to work for an arm triangle but Bolivar is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bolivar is staying active underneath Zorba, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bolivar moves into full guard.
Bolivar keeping full guard, as Zorba tries to pass.
Zorba drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bolivar looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bolivar looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bolivar! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bolivar (10) vs (8) Zorba
Bolivar working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bolivar trying to control the action but Zorba is working from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bolivar is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Zorba knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bolivar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zorba keeps working.
Zorba is letting Bolivar control him for a moment.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bolivar tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Zorba tries to improve position but can't.
Bolivar thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bolivar tries to move into full mount but can't pass Zorba's legs.
Bolivar goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Zorba rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bolivar's guard! Nice work there by Zorba! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bolivar (10) vs (10) Zorba
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Zorba is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bolivar is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bolivar has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bolivar (12) vs (10) Zorba
Bolivar engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bolivar trying to control but Zorba is working from the bottom.
Bolivar looking to sit in guard and control but Zorba gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bolivar (12) vs (12) Zorba
Zorba wants to control from the top but Bolivar keeps moving.
Zorba wants to pass the guard but Bolivar is keeping the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bolivar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bolivar keeping moving, preventing Zorba from controlling successfully.
Zorba trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zorba must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bolivar is trying to control the position but Zorba postures up.
Bolivar keeping moving, preventing Zorba from controlling successfully.
Zorba has gone for a leg lock! Bolivar slips out almost immediately though and dives into Zorba's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bolivar (14) vs (12) Zorba
Bolivar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zorba swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Zorba 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.
Bolivar passes into half guard.
Bolivar is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Zorba to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Bolivar is looking to pass into half guard but Zorba pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Zorba is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bolivar (14) vs (14) Zorba
Zorba is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bolivar is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bolivar has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bolivar (16) vs (14) Zorba
Bolivar looking to sit in guard and control but Zorba gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bolivar (16) vs (16) Zorba
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Zorba wants to control from the top but Bolivar keeps moving.
Bolivar wants to hit a switch here but Zorba passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Bolivar there! Score +3 for passing guard: Bolivar (16) vs (19) Zorba
Zorba swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Bolivar is now in Zorba's guard. A big mistake from Zorba there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bolivar (18) vs (19) Zorba
Bolivar trying to control but Zorba is working from the bottom.
Zorba pulls Bolivar in close to his closed guard and prevents Bolivar from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Bolivar is pushing down on Zorba's leg trying to pass to half guard. Zorba is fighting to maintain full guard but Bolivar has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bolivar is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bolivar is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Zorba still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Zorba has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bolivar (18) vs (23) Zorba
Bolivar gets back to half guard.
Zorba is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bolivar defends it well.
Zorba is looking to advance position but Bolivar won't allow it.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Bolivar is defending against the submission attempts here by Zorba.
Bolivar is trying to control but can't.
Zorba is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bolivar defends it well.
Bolivar is trying to get back to full guard.
Zorba works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Bolivar (18) vs (26) Zorba
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Bolivar tries to hold on but Zorba postures up.
Zorba jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Bolivar manages to avoid the submission attempt.
You can see the frustration on Bolivar's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zorba is trying to get an arm triangle but Bolivar is defending well.
Bolivar manages to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zorba wins on points by 26 to 18.
A less than humble Hector Zorba misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
RapidFC 44
Date: Sep 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Severini jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Severini with a hook.
Severini scores with a hook to the body. Zorba takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Severini displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zorba.
Severini throws a series of punches but Zorba avoids them all with ease.
Severini lands with an overhand left.
Dom Severini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Severini!
Severini scores with a crisp jab that stopped Zorba in his tracks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Severini drops Zorba with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Zorba! Severini dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dom Severini!
Dom Severini 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:
RFC Showdown in Tokyo 17
Date: Jul 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Li misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Li.
It seemed like Zorba was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Li tries for a takedown but Zorba sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Zorba looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackie Li. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Li fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Zorba swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Li shoots in and drives through. Zorba sprawls well.
Zorba defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Li.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li fails with the takedown#KD2#
and Zorba counters with a crisp one two that drops Li! Zorba thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Li to his feet! Li is in big trouble!#ROC2#
Li is rocked!
Li is breathing heavily.
Li fails to land the takedown.
Li has been working on his balance at The Forge, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Zorba.#T1#
BOOM! Zorba lands a beautiful left hook that drops Li. Li tries to recover but Zorba is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Li lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hector Zorba!
A relieved looking Hector Zorba thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
RFC Showdown in Tokyo 14
Date: Jul 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Winkle is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zorba sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Winkle shoots in looking for a takedown. Zorba tries to sprawl out of it but Winkle keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Zorba manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A jab from Zorba misses. #KD2#
Zorba drops Winkle with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Winkle looks back up at him and smiles so Zorba waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC2#
Winkle is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Tony Winkle has been cut.
We've been hearing reports that Winkle has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Winkle shoots in for a takedown but Zorba shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Winkle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zorba throws a big shot that misses.
Winkle shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zorba pinned against the cage. Zorba gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Zorba looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Zorba leaves Winkle with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD#
Winkle is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Zorba's half guard.
Winkle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zorba keeps working.
Zorba is trying to stand back up but Winkle is controlling him
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Winkle in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Winkle is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Winkle wants to work for an arm triangle but Zorba is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T2##SUB#
Winkle is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zorba is just riding it out for now. Winkle eventually gives up the hold.
Zorba is staying active underneath Winkle, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Winkle is working for a submission of some sort.
Winkle seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3##SUB#
Winkle is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Zorba sees it coming and defends easily.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zorba can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Winkle is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Zorba defends it well. #SUB#
Zorba is defending against the submission attempts here by Winkle.
#SUB#
Winkle has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Zorba defend it? Winkle steps over the head and cranks it - Zorba is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Winkle!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tony Winkle!
Tony Winkle decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
RapidFC 29
Date: Jun 01, 2019 |
#R1#
No Mercy tries to clinch but Zorba moves away
and Zorba counters with a right hand to the body.
No Mercy tries to clinch up but Zorba circles away and keeps his distance.
Zorba swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zorba keeps the fight on the outside.
Zorba is looking for the big counter here.#CL#
No Mercy moves into the clinch.
No Mercy has Zorba pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Zorba manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
No Mercy is working for takedown but Zorba is calmly controlling the position for now.
No Mercy is trying to drag Zorba to the mat but Zorba just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Prince Almighty Great No Mercy . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zorba has had enough of the clinch but No Mercy keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No Mercy goes for a takedown in the clinch but Zorba prevents it.
No Mercy changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Zorba fights it off and pushes away nicely.
No Mercy tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Zorba counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Prince Almighty Great No Mercy has been cut.#T1##CL#
No Mercy forces Zorba back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
No Mercy lands a takedown into guard.
No Mercy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
No Mercy 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.
Zorba looking to control.
No Mercy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zorba looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
No Mercy prevents Zorba from getting back to his feet.
Zorba wants to sweep but no luck.
No Mercy throwing strikes but missing.
Zorba is trying to keep No Mercy in close.
#T2#
Zorba pulls No Mercy in close to his closed guard and prevents No Mercy from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Zorba has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as No Mercy is landing a low percentage of strikes.#CL#
No Mercy clinches up with Zorba and pushes him back against the cage.
No Mercy has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Zorba avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Zorba prevents a takedown attempt there.
Zorba wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC2#
Zorba pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zorba circles away from the clinch attempt
and Zorba counters with a left to the body. #T3#
No Mercy fails in his attempt to clinch.
No Mercy tries to clinch up but Zorba circles away and keeps his distance.
Zorba looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
No Mercy tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Zorba counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
No Mercy wants to clinch.
No Mercy tries to clinch but Zorba is having none of it.
It seemed like Zorba was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
No Mercy wants to clinch.#T4#
Zorba circles away from the clinch attempt.
No Mercy wants to clinch.
No Mercy tries to close the distance and clinch but Zorba swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It seemed like Zorba was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
No Mercy moves to clinch but Zorba breaks away
and Zorba connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
No Mercy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zorba paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zorba looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
No Mercy tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Zorba scores with a counter punch that sends No Mercy to the canvas! Zorba smells blood - he's punishing No Mercy with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! No Mercy has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hector Zorba!
A very excited looking Hector Zorba 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:
RapidFC 25
Date: May 04, 2019 |
#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Blackfoot looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Blackfoot doesn't manage to clinch there - Zorba circles away.
Blackfoot doesn't manage to clinch there - Zorba circles away.
Zorba throws out a counter right but Blackfoot avoids it with no problem.
Zorba circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zorba has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Blackfoot fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
Blackfoot has managed to clinch.
Blackfoot swings wildly with an uppercut but Zorba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blackfoot lands a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zorba goes for a takedown attempt but Blackfoot pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Blackfoot forces Zorba back against the cage and clinches.#T1#
Blackfoot doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zorba has Blackfoot pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Blackfoot manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Blackfoot swings wildly with an uppercut but Zorba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blackfoot doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Blackfoot misses with the head strike.
Blackfoot fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zorba goes for a takedown attempt but Blackfoot pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Chief Blackfoot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hector Zorba.
Blackfoot tries to clinch but Zorba is having none of it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zorba! But no joy.
A jab lands there for Blackfoot.
Blackfoot doesn't manage to clinch there - Zorba circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zorba! But no joy.
Blackfoot tries to clinch
and Zorba counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Blackfoot tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zorba paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Blackfoot fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zorba looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Blackfoot tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zorba manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A little jabbing left from Zorba on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Blackfoot tries to clinch there but Zorba circles away.
Blackfoot tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zorba swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A little jabbing left from Zorba on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Blackfoot tries to clinch there but Zorba circles away.
Zorba looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Blackfoot tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Zorba counters with a stiff right hand.
Blackfoot fails with an attempt to clinch.
Blackfoot tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zorba swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Blackfoot tries to clinch up.#T3#
Blackfoot wants to clinch
and Zorba counters with a stiff right hand.
Blackfoot tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zorba paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It seemed like Zorba was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Blackfoot tries to clinch but Zorba is having none of it.
A little jabbing left from Zorba on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Blackfoot fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zorba swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Chief Blackfoot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blackfoot looks to clinch #KD2#
and Zorba counters with a big uppercut that knocks Blackfoot off his feet! Zorba dives into side control looking to finish!#ROC2#
Blackfoot is rocked!
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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd goes nuts as Zorba knocks Blackfoot out cold with a massive hammerfist! Zorba Jumps to his feet and climbs on top of the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Hector Zorba!
A very excited looking Hector Zorba 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:
RapidFC 21
Date: Apr 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Nurudinov slips under a jab from Zorba.
Nurudinov misses the shot to the body.
Nurudinov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nurudinov lands with a shot to the body.
Zorba looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Zorba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A lazy left from Nurudinov finds it's target.
Zorba fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nurudinov misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurudinov swings away with a body shot that misses
#TD#
and Zorba decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Nurudinov's guard.
Nurudinov is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Zorba dives into side control.
#REVB#
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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zorba working the ground and pound.
Nurudinov is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Zorba is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Zorba lands an elbow.
Zorba cracks Nurudinov with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Zorba immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Nurudinov is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Zorba!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hector Zorba!
Hector Zorba thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Rapid Fight Night 9
Date: Mar 15, 2019 |
#R1#
Khun scores with a crisp jab that stopped Zorba in his tracks.
A nice inside leg kick there by Khun. That's going to slow Zorba down.
Khun throws a head kick that Zorba semi-blocks.
Khun scores with a head kick.
Khun fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Khun cracks a nice hook into Zorba's ribs.
Khun jabs at Zorba's body.
Zorba with a poor takedown
and Khun counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Zorba has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khun lunges at Zorba with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zorba's hand.
Zorba shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Khun but Khun pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T1#
Khun looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Khun backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Zorba's temple! It sends Zorba violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Khun celebrates and the doctors try to help Zorba!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Gok Won Khun!
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Event:
RapidFC 14
Date: Feb 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Rounder's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Rounder duly obliges. #TD2#
Rounder shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Zorba napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Rounder trying to control the action but Zorba is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Zorba's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Zorba tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zorba is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rounder off and has taken his back!
Zorba lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Zorba.
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!
Rounder tries to break free.
Zorba cracks Rounder with a big right hand from the back mount! Rounder immediately covers up and the referee dives in to save him under a barrage of more strikes! Zorba takes this one by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hector Zorba!
Hector Zorba decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, All Rounder Rounder stepped up to the mic, saying 'one another fight'.
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Event:
RapidFC 9
Date: Jan 12, 2019 |
#R1#
Arteta throws a body shot but no joy.
Arteta misses with a wild body shot.
Zorba changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Arteta looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Arteta decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Zorba wants to control but Arteta is keeping busy.
Zorba gets full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zorba can do anything to dispel that myth.
Zorba manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Arteta manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Arteta looking for a guillotine here but Zorba defends easily.
Zorba lands a couple of elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Arteta is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Arteta is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T1#
Zorba with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Zorba working some strikes from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zorba connects with a couple of short punches.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Zorba working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Arteta has momentary wrist control but Zorba slips an elbow through the middle.
Arteta trying to keep a closed guard but Zorba is proving a slippery customer.
Zorba with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Arteta looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Zorba connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Arteta working for a triangle but Zorba defends it easily.
Zorba lands a couple of elbows.
Zorba preventing the sweep.
Zorba has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Zorba lands a couple of elbows.
Zorba working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Zorba postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Zorba landing some decent shots from guard.
Zorba is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Zorba lands a couple of digs.
Zorba content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Zorba cracks Arteta with a solid left hand.
Zorba makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Zorba scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Zorba lands a couple of elbows.
Zorba working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #ROC2#
Arteta is rocked!#SUB#
Arteta looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Zorba lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T3#
Zorba trying to control but Arteta is working from the bottom.
Zorba works over Arteta with some ground and pound from guard.
Zorba postures up and lands a big shot to Arteta's brow. #SUB#
Arteta escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zorba gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Zorba is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Zorba is pushing down on Arteta's leg trying to pass to half guard. Arteta is fighting to maintain full guard but Zorba has managed to sneak the leg through.
Zorba lands with a punch from half guard.
Arteta knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zorba on the ground.#SUB#
Arteta looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Arteta is in trouble now - Zorba has advanced to mount!
Arteta is in a horrible position here. Zorba smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Oh Arteta is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#
It looks like Mikel Arteta has been cut.#T4#
Zorba lands a nice shot to the head. #CUT2#
Mikel Arteta's cut is getting worse.
Zorba postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Arteta bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Zorba and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hector Zorba!
Hector Zorba took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, King Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
RapidFC 7
Date: Dec 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Zorba has his takedown stuffed
and Cypher counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cypher lands a jab.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Zorba with a poor takedown
and Cypher counters with a straight right hand.
Cypher drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Zorba right on the button. Zorba goes down! Cypher follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Cypher gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kriss Cypher!
A very excited looking Kriss Cypher made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 30, 2018 |
#R1#
Katsuro connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zorba momentarily.
Zorba throws a big shot that misses.
Katsuro misses with a wild combination.
Zorba changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Katsuro scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Katsuro throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zorba.
Zorba drops down looking for a counter takedown but Katsuro sprawls and moves away.
Katsuro leaves Zorba with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Katsuro throws a combination. Zorba tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Katsuro throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
so Zorba counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ROC#
Katsuro is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zorba postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Katsuro's head off the mat! Katsuro is out! He's out! Zorba jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Hector Zorba!
Hector Zorba very nearly forgot to thank King Nutrition 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 22, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Zorba shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Zorba showed some decent athleticism there.
Zorba lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Zorba lands strikes from half guard.
Zorba is looking to advance position but All won't allow it.
Zorba looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#ROC#
All is rocked!
Zorba lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt All quite badly. All pulls Zorba in close trying to recover. Zorba postures up and lands two really hard shots that put All on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but All doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hector Zorba!
Hector Zorba very nearly forgot to thank King Nutrition 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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