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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 11, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lindemann plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Zabel to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Zabel just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Till Lindemann! |
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Event:
TWGC 30 (265+lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jul 18, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Rudy Zabel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Czarny Z Garbowa scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Zabel (0) vs (2) Czarny Z Garbowa#SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Zabel is defending against the submission attempts here by Czarny Z Garbowa.
Czarny Z Garbowa is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Zabel sees it coming and defends easily.#T1#
Zabel trying to control from the bottom.
Czarny Z Garbowa works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Zabel (0) vs (5) Czarny Z Garbowa
Zabel wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Zabel (0) vs (8) Czarny Z Garbowa#SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa is cranking Zabel's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Zabel! He's tightened the choke and Zabel is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa!
An out of breath Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa 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:
TWGC 30 (265+lbs, D3): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 09, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rudy Zabel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Alex Bates!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shirou Masuda and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Bates rushes Zabel and presses him up against the cage.
Bates tries for a takedown but Zabel manages to get underhooks.
Bates wants a takedown but no success here.
Zabel is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bates to keep the fight standing.#TD2#
Bates drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB2#
Bates looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Zabel passes into half guard.
Bates looks winded!#SUB#
Zabel is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bates preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T1#
Bates is not content to let Zabel control the position.
Zabel prevents Bates from improving his position.
Zabel trying to control from half guard but Bates is working away.
Bates tries to get to full guard but Zabel has control of the leg. #T2#
Zabel trying to control from half guard but Bates is working away.
Zabel looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T3##SUB#
Zabel is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Zabel is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Bates is defending against the submission attempts here by Zabel.
#T4#
Zabel is pressing down on Bates's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bates is holding on for now.
Zabel seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bates does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Zabel is just content to waste time from the top position. Bates takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Bates really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zabel. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bates holds on and takes a little breather.
Zabel trying to control the position from guard on top but Bates is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Bates tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zabel wants to control from the top but Bates keeps moving. #T6#
Bates is trying to hold Zabel in close to prevent damage but Zabel has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB#
Zabel is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bates is just riding it out for now. Zabel eventually gives up the hold.
Bates is staying active underneath Zabel, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T7#
Zabel is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bates is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Zabel is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Zabel trying to control the action but Bates is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Zabel is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T8#
Zabel seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bates does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Zabel is looking for a kimura here.
Bates wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Zabel is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bates doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Zabel.
Bates is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T9#
Bates trying to hold on to Zabel's head to control him but Zabel postures up.
Bates is refusing to be controlled, as Zabel sits in half guard. #T10#
Zabel is really struggling to control Bates but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Zabel 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.
Zabel trying to control the action but Bates is working from the bottom. #T11#
Bates controlling the position well.
Zabel trying to control from half guard but Bates is working away.
Zabel tries to pass to full mount but Bates defends it. #SUB#
Zabel 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.
#T12##SUB#
Zabel is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Zabel is trying to control. Bates wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T13#
Zabel is looking to advance position but Bates won't allow it.
Zabel is working hard here to advance position.
Bates is staying active underneath Zabel, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bates is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Zabel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bates keeps working.
Zabel is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bates! Score +3 for passing guard: Zabel (3) vs (0) Bates#T14##SUB#
Zabel wants to finish this one by submission but Bates is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Zabel.
Zabel seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Bates is holding on tight.
#SUB#
Zabel jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Bates is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Bates and Zabel has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Zabel wants to control but Bates is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bates is looking to reverse the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zabel takes the fight on points by 3 to 0. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 03, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Zabel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zabel throws a combination that misses
and Zabel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zabel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A little jabbing left from Sobieskiego on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
No joy there for Zabel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zabel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sobieskiego avoids a punch combination nicely.
It seemed like Sobieskiego was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zabel is breathing heavily.
Zabel throws a lazy uppercut
and Sobieskiego counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zabel misses with a combination
enabling Sobieskiego to counter with a crisp jab.
Zabel throws a combination that misses
and Sobieskiego counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jana Iii Sobieskiego! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 21, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zabel gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Travolta holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Zabel goes for a takedown attempt but Travolta pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Zabel tries to keep at a distance but Travolta has taken the fight into the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Travolta.
#TD2#
Travolta gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Zabel regains guard.
Zabel is trying to control the position but Travolta postures up.
Travolta looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Travolta decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Zabel, up you get! #T1##TD2#
Travolta closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Zabel's guard.
Travolta sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Zabel's guard.
Zabel wants to get back to full guard.
Zabel manages to get to full guard.
Travolta is looking to work some ground and pound but Zabel has wrist control.
Travolta must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Zabel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zabel is really struggling to control Travolta but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Travolta won't allow Zabel to sweep him here.
Travolta looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
Zabel trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Travolta postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zabel lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Zabel trying to control but Travolta is working from the bottom. #T3#
Travolta thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Zabel throws a big elbow that misses.
Travolta avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zabel being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Travolta closes the distance and pushes Zabel back into the cage.#BC2#
Travolta breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Travolta clinches up with Zabel and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Travolta pulls guard effortlessly.
Zabel throwing strikes but missing.
Zabel stopping the sweep attempt from Travolta.#T4#
Zabel advances position into side control!
A control attempt from Travolta but he's now mounted!
Zabel looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Travolta prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Travolta tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zabel landing strikes from the mount and Travolta is in trouble!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Travolta is working to get back to half guard.
Zabel lands a big shot there that rocks Travolta but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Travolta dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Zabel doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Travolta counters with a series of strikes. Zabel will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL2#
Travolta has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Travolta's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zabel is trying hard to land a takedown here. Travolta sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zabel.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rudy Zabel. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Travolta feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Travolta's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Travolta showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
John Travolta has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zabel tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Travolta pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zabel is keeping the position for now.
Travolta not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Zabel trying to control the position.
Travolta stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zabel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zabel tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#TD2#
Zabel tries to sprawl but Travolta drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Zabel manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Zabel 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#
Zabel trying to control from half guard but Travolta is working away.
Travolta is looking to escape.
Travolta keeping control of the position.
Travolta's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3#
Zabel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Travolta keeps working.
Travolta is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Zabel scores with a couple of nice shots.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Travolta can do anything to dispel that myth.
Travolta controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Travolta tries to get to full guard but Zabel has control of the leg. #ES2#
Travolta has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Zabel is on him like a limpet, forcing Travolta back against the cage.#T4#
Zabel goes for a takedown in the clinch but Travolta prevents it.
Travolta prevents the takedown attempt.
#BC2#
Travolta breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Travolta lands a two punch combo.
Zabel with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Travolta counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Travolta gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Zabel.
#BC2#
Travolta breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zabel fails to land the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Travolta 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Zabel misses with a takedown attempt
and Travolta counters with a nice leg kick.
Zabel fails to land the takedown.
Travolta tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Zabel fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rudy Zabel. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Travolta scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Travolta scoring with punches and elbows.
Zabel wants to control but Travolta postures up.
Zabel is looking for a sweep.
Travolta really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zabel. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Travolta working the ground and pound from side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Travolta controls the position.
Travolta is continuing to stall.#T1##SUB2#
Travolta goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Zabel rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Travolta's guard! Nice work there by Zabel!
Travolta can't keep his opponent in guard - Zabel advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Travolta is refusing to be controlled, as Zabel sits in half guard.
Travolta is trying is best to control the position here.
Travolta is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Zabel is keen to just control but Travolta is a slippery customer.#T2#
Zabel is nestled in close to Travolta, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Zabel is keen to just control but Travolta is a slippery customer.
Travolta is trying is best to control the position here.
Travolta tries to roll over but Zabel keeps him under control.
Travolta is doing well to control the position and prevent Zabel from advancing to side control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Zabel prevents Travolta from improving his position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Zabel dives in and grabs Travolta's left leg, looking for a takedown. Travolta pushes down on Zabel's head and hops out.#CL2#
Travolta forces Zabel back against the cage and clinches.
Zabel has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Travolta is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Travolta breaks from the clinch.
#TD#
Zabel dives in and scores a takedown into Travolta's guard.
Zabel trying to control the position from guard on top but Travolta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Travolta has Zabel pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
Travolta working for a triangle but Zabel defends it easily.
Zabel trying to control but Travolta is working from the bottom. #T4#
Zabel preventing the sweep.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Travolta keeping moving, preventing Zabel from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Travolta goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Rudy Zabel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
John Travolta is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Zabel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Travolta moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Travolta comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Travolta 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Travolta! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 30, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Durant cracks Zabel with an open hand slap.
Zabel with a poor takedown #TD2#
and Durant counters with a takedown into side control. #SU2#
Durant decides to stand back up.
Zabel tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Durant swivels and escapes.
Zabel shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rudy Zabel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zabel shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Durant pinned against the cage. Durant gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Durant stuffs the takedown attempt from Zabel. Zabel gets slowly back to his feet.
Durant lands a body shot.
Durant 's corner calls for a 1-2. Durant obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD2#
Durant cracks Zabel with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Zabel looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Durant finish him?
Zabel shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Durant sprawls well. Durant wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zabel gets slowly back to his feet.
Durant stuffs the takedown attempt from Zabel. Zabel gets slowly back to his feet. #T1#
Durant lands with a hook. Zabel tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Zabel loses concentration momentarily and Durant pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Zabel crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Durant finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jason Durant !
A relieved looking Jason Durant thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 16, 2020 |
#R1#
Zabel takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Zabel is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Farquharson closes the distance and pushes Zabel back into the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Farquharson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Farquharson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC2#
Farquharson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Farquharson moves into range and clinches up with Zabel.#BC2#
Farquharson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Zabel tries to keep at a distance but Farquharson has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Farquharson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Farquharson rushes Zabel and presses him up against the cage.#T1##BC2#
Farquharson breaks from the clinch.
#KD2#
Farquharson lands a big head kick that sends Zabel tumbling to the mat! Farquharson takes a step backwards and waves Zabel back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#
It looks like Rudy Zabel has been cut.#CL2#
Farquharson clinches.
Farquharson lands a shoulder strike. #ROC2#
Zabel is rocked!
Farquharson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Oh Zabel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#BC2#
Farquharson breaks the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Farquharson clinches with his opponent.
Zabel seems to have got his legs back now.#BC2#
Farquharson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Farquharson instigates a clinch.
Farquharson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A short right from Farquharson on the inside. #T2##BC2#
Farquharson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zabel drops his hands momentarily and Farquharson needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Zabel just on the top of the head. Zabel drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Zabel - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Duncan Farquharson!
During a confident post fight interview, Duncan Farquharson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 11, 2020 |
#R1##CL2#
Svyatogor instigates a clinch.
Zabel is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Svyatogor has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Zabel uses from the top position.
Svyatogor controlling Zabel's posture.
Svyatogor wants to sweep here but Zabel controlling him for the moment.
Svyatogor is pulling down on Zabel's head. It's preventing any offense from Zabel, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Zabel preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zabel won't allow Svyatogor to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Svyatogor rushes Zabel and presses him up against the cage.
Zabel is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Svyatogor is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Svyatogor tries to pull guard but Zabel won't allow it.
Zabel looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Svyatogor with a knee to the head.
#T2#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Svyatogor.
Svyatogor jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Zabel walks away with a smile on his face. Svyatogor gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rudy Zabel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Svyatogor.#CL2#
Svyatogor gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Svyatogor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Svyatogor comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Svyatogor closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Zabel out cold! Zabel corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Vladimir Svyatogor!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 09, 2020 |
#R1#
Zabel is looking to clinch but Svyatogor is avoiding it.
Zabel tries to clinch there but Svyatogor circles away.
#CL#
Svyatogor gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Svyatogor lands an elbow just above Zabel 's eye. #CUT#
It looks like Rudy Zabel has been cut.
Svyatogor lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Svyatogor lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Svyatogor lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Svyatogor lands a shoulder strike.
Zabel struggles to land a body shot inside as Svyatogor controls his hands.
Svyatogor lands a damaging elbow. #BC#
Svyatogor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Svyatogor keeps the fight on the outside.
Zabel throws a lazy uppercut
#KD#
and Svyatogor counters with a crisp right hand that drops Zabel! Svyatogor lets Zabel back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
Zabel is rocked!
Zabel doesn't manage to clinch there - Svyatogor circles away.
Zabel is still on wobbly legs! Can Svyatogor finish him?
Svyatogor lands with a right and another and another! Zabel is in big trouble! Svyatogor lands again and this time it's lights out for Zabel! A quality knockout there for Svyatogor.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dimitri Svyatogor!
A relieved looking Dimitri Svyatogor 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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