Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 274
Date: Aug 11, 2023

#R1#
Lancaster lands with a hook. Zambrano tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT2#It looks like Darwin Zambrano has been cut.
Lancaster has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Zambrano misses with a looping right.
Lancaster looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zambrano throws a shot from downtown. Lancaster moves away and avoids it.
Lancaster connects with a right hand. Zambrano shakes it off.
Lancaster cracks Zambrano with a right hand to the side of the head.#KD#
Zambrano lands a big head kick that sends Lancaster tumbling to the mat! Zambrano takes a step backwards and waves Lancaster back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#It looks like Henry Lancaster has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from Zambrano misses.
Zambrano closes the distance but Lancaster moves to the side
and Lancaster cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lancaster throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zambrano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Zambrano blocks a jab.
Lancaster scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lancaster misses with a hook
and Zambrano counters with a stiff right hand.
Lancaster misses with a wild combination. #KD2#
Lancaster drops Zambrano with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Zambrano looks back up at him and smiles so Lancaster waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #CUT2#Darwin Zambrano's cut is getting worse.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zambrano throws a head kick that misses.
Zambrano misses with a takedown
and Lancaster counters with a left to the body. #T2#
Zambrano misses with a double jab #KD2#
and Lancaster counters with a nice right hand that sends Zambrano toppling to the canvas! Zambrano scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Lancaster finish him?!
Zambrano shoots in but no luck this time.
Zambrano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from Lancaster misses.
Lancaster will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The fighters circling - Zambrano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It seemed like Lancaster was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lancaster misses with a hook.
Zambrano is looking to counter the offense by Lancaster and move into the clinch.
Lancaster might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T3#
Good standup being displayed there by Lancaster as he connects with a hook.#CUT2#Darwin Zambrano's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A slow jab from Lancaster misses its intended target.
Zambrano throws a big counter combination but Lancaster scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lancaster connects with a looping right hand. #CUT2#Jeez, Darwin Zambrano's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Lancaster misses the jab.
Zambrano is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lancaster misses with a right hand
letting Zambrano counter with a right hand.
Lancaster lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Darwin Zambrano's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Henry Lancaster!
A relieved looking Henry Lancaster thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 267
Date: Jul 12, 2023

#R1#
Hurst takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Zambrano throws a nice inside leg kick.
Zambrano moves away from the strike by Hurst.
A countering left hand to the body from Zambrano misses.
Hurst swings for the body but Zambrano moves out of range. #TD#
Hurst drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Zambrano tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hurst wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Zambrano looking for a sweep but Hurst has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Zambrano is trying to escape the mount.
Zambrano manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T1#
Nice strikes from Hurst there. #SUB#
Hurst is working for a kimura but Zambrano is defending it quite comfortably.
Hurst looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Zambrano wants to improve his position but Hurst is controlling well.
Hurst slips a nice elbow through Zambrano's hands, connecting with Zambrano's forehead.
Zambrano moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2##SUB2#
Zambrano has his foot on Hurst's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hurst works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Zambrano is looking for a triangle but Hurst pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Zambrano is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hurst working some strikes from top position.
Hurst advances to half guard.
Hurst seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hurst trying to control from Zambrano's half guard. Zambrano has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Hurst trying to control the position from guard on top but Zambrano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zambrano trying to keep a closed guard but Hurst is proving a slippery customer. #T3#
Hurst 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.#SUB2#
Zambrano pushes a forearm under Hurst's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Hurst is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Darwin Zambrano!
A relieved looking Darwin Zambrano thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 261
Date: Jun 18, 2023

#R1#
Zambrano throws a half hearted mid kick.
Boss is looking to counter punch.
We've been told by Boss's head coaches at 3Band MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Zambrano throws a head kick that half lands. #CUT2#It looks like Bagel Boss has been cut.
Boss misses with a hook. Zambrano ducked under it nicely.
Zambrano drops his hands momentarily and Boss takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CUT#It looks like Darwin Zambrano has been cut.
Zambrano dives in and grabs Boss's left leg, looking for a takedown. Boss pushes down on Zambrano's head and hops out.
Boss throws a lazy uppercut
and Zambrano counters with a nice uppercut.
Boss misses the jab.
Boss connects with a body shot that sends Zambrano's belly button to the back.
Zambrano closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Zambrano throws a sloppy head kick and Boss moves out of range easily.
Boss connects with a good right hand that stumbles Zambrano. Zambrano circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boss thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boss pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It seemed like Zambrano was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Zambrano. Boss does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boss rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zambrano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boss misses with a left hand #CL2#
and Zambrano counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Boss tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boss has had enough of the clinch but Zambrano keeps him there for the moment.
Zambrano is trying to drag Boss to the mat but Boss just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Zambrano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boss wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Zambrano tries to throw a body punch but Boss avoids it by throwing Zambrano back against the cage.
Boss lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Boss.
Zambrano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boss is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Zambrano misses with the head strike.
Boss tries to work over Zambrano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Boss stalling in the clinch.
Zambrano struggles to land a body shot inside as Boss controls his hands. #T2#
Zambrano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zambrano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boss tries to circle away but Zambrano has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Boss breaks the clinch. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Zambrano has knocked Boss down with a huge combo! Zambrano steps away and waves a wobbly Boss back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zambrano moves out of range of the strikes.
Boss swings widly with a right hand
and Zambrano counters with a straight right hand.#ROC2#Boss is rocked!#CUT2#Bagel Boss's cut is getting worse.
Nice defenses there by Zambrano.
Boss steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zambrano.
A head kick misses from Boss.
Boss moves into range and connects with a jab.
Boss tries to land a body kick
and Zambrano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oh Boss is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zambrano throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boss seems to have got his legs back now.
Zambrano scoring well with a low kick there. #T3#
Boss buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Zambrano throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boss is looking to counter with a body kick.
Zambrano slips a jab from Boss.
Bagel Boss is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zambrano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zambrano slips a straight right by Boss.
Boss chopping away at his opponent's legs. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zambrano.#CUT2#Bagel Boss's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#BC#
Boss escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boss looks to land a left hand but Zambrano moved out of range nicely.
Zambrano tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boss paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Boss looks for the body kick but Zambrano saw that one coming. #T4#
Nice uppercut lands for Boss. That snapped Zambrano's head back.
Zambrano fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bagel Boss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darwin Zambrano.
Boss throws an off balance right hand
and Zambrano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zambrano blocks a head kick by Boss.
Zambrano connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Boss's hands.
Boss fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zambrano has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Boss misses with a lunging right hand
and Zambrano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#Jeez, Bagel Boss's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Boss throws a sloppy head kick and Zambrano moves out of range easily.
Zambrano takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boss avoids the body shot from Zambrano.
Boss misses with a looping right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Darwin Zambrano will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Boss throws a lazy right hand but Zambrano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bagel Boss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boss throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boss throws a low kick but it's checked well by Zambrano.
Boss motions for Zambrano to come forward. Boss throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Boss pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice body kick from Zambrano.
Boss misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zambrano.
Zambrano steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Boss lands a jab to Zambrano's midsection.
Bagel Boss is winning the standup battle so far.
A head kick misses from Zambrano.
Boss throws a quick counter head kick but Zambrano was just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zambrano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Boss sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zambrano throws a head kick that misses.
Boss lands a jab to the head. #T1#
Boss looks to land a body kick but Zambrano moved away.
Boss connects with a single shot there.#CUT#That has opened up Darwin Zambrano's cut even more.
Zambrano throws a sloppy head kick and Boss moves out of range easily.
Boss looks for the body kick but Zambrano saw that one coming.
Zambrano let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Zambrano scores with a jab.
Boss keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zambrano.
Boss scores with a nice right hand.
A head kick misses from Boss.
Zambrano avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Zambrano fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Boss misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Boss lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T2#
Boss moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Zambrano fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Boss, pushing him back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Boss scores with a nice short uppercut.
Zambrano swings wildly with an uppercut but Boss uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Boss's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zambrano wants to clinch up but Boss keeps it at a distance.
Boss throws a quick counter kick to the body but Zambrano avoids it.
No luck for Zambrano with that takedown attempt.
Zambrano misses with a looping right.
Zambrano walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT#The cut above Darwin Zambrano's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Boss connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Boss misses with a two punch combination. #T3#
Boss throws a sloppy head kick and Zambrano moves out of range easily.
Zambrano slips a straight right by Boss.
Boss throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Boss throws a lazy uppercut
and Zambrano makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Zambrano misses with an uppercut.
Boss looks to land a body kick but Zambrano moved away.
Zambrano takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Boss throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zambrano swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Boss looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Zambrano takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Boss is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zambrano. #T4#
Boss scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT#Darwin Zambrano's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Boss throws a jab but it's blocked by Zambrano. #CL2#
Zambrano has managed to clinch. #BC#
Boss breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boss thuds his shin into the meat of Zambrano's side.
Zambrano walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL2#
Zambrano fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Boss, pushing him back against the cage.
Zambrano working aggressively here. #BC#
Boss pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Boss lands a jab to Zambrano's midsection.
Boss looks to throw a body kick
letting Zambrano counter with a right hand.
Boss takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bagel Boss dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Zambrano scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Boss misses with a body kick.
Zambrano throws a body shot but no joy.
Boss avoids the head kick by Zambrano.
Zambrano throws a big shot that misses.
Boss looks to score with a jab to the body but Zambrano is just out of range.
Zambrano feints a counter leg kick.
Boss with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Boss moves forwards but Zambrano connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boss misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zambrano.
Boss lands a nice shot that snaps Zambrano's head back.
Zambrano moves out of range of the body kick from Boss.
Zambrano tries to clinch but Boss moves out of range.
Boss half committed to a counter leg kick.#T1#
Boss fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Boss throws an off balance right hand
enabling Zambrano to counter with a crisp jab.
Boss swings widly with a right hand
and Zambrano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boss throws a lazy right hand but Zambrano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zambrano appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Zambrano takes a jab right on the kisser.
Zambrano throws a jab but it's blocked by Boss.
Zambrano changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Boss with a hook.#CL2#
Zambrano gets a clinch.
Zambrano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zambrano.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zambrano tries to throw a body punch but Boss avoids it by throwing Zambrano back against the cage. #T2#
Zambrano working aggressively here.
Zambrano trying to control the position but instead, Boss has worked for underhooks and has pushed Zambrano into the cage.#BC#
Boss breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A nice leg kick lands there from Boss.
Zambrano connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Boss throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zambrano stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Zambrano walks into a straight right hand from Boss.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Darwin Zambrano's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bagel Boss!
Bagel Boss thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 256
Date: May 31, 2023

#R1#
Zambrano misses with a body kick.
Reed has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Crapollas Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Ben Reed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reed avoids the body shot from Zambrano.
Zambrano takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Zambrano takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Reed misses with a looping right.
Reed works the jab nicely.
Zambrano on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Zambrano walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Reed looks to throw a body kick
and Zambrano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Reed throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zambrano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zambrano ducks under a wild hook from Reed.
Zambrano tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Zambrano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zambrano tries to bum rush Reed with a series of wild strikes but Reed uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reed throws a poor cross that misses
and Zambrano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Zambrano throws a sloppy head kick and Reed moves out of range easily.
Reed throws a looping overhand right but Zambrano ducks down to avoid it.
Zambrano takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Reed misses with a looping left.
Zambrano walks into a straight right hand from Reed.#CUT#It looks like Darwin Zambrano has been cut.
Ben Reed is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A low kick lands for Reed.
Reed throws a push kick but Zambrano slaps the foot to one side.
Reed is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Reed keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reed works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice straight punches there by Reed. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Reed.
Reed with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Reed misses with a head kick.
Reed connects with the punch.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reed lands with a hook. Zambrano tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Reed misses with an uppercut
and Zambrano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zambrano walks forward, straight into a front kick from Reed.
Reed ducks under a wild hook from Zambrano.
Reed blocks a head kick by Zambrano.
Reed is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Reed misses with a head kick.
Reed throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice leg kick lands there from Zambrano.
Zambrano throws a sloppy head kick
and Reed counters with a nice uppercut.
Reed tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zambrano doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Zambrano looks to land a right hand but Reed moved out of range.
Reed lands with a nice body punch.
Reed really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Reed lands with a nice body kick. #T3#
Zambrano connects with a jab.
Reed throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Zambrano on the side of the head.
Reed doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Zambrano blocks a head kick by Reed.
Zambrano slips a straight right by Reed.
A big right from Reed misses.
Zambrano defending well as Reed loads up on a big left hand.
Zambrano throws a head kick that misses.
Zambrano catches Reed with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Zambrano on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Reed throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Zambrano counters with a low kick, right behind Reed 's knee.
Reed fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Zambrano checks it well.
Reed takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Reed misses the target.
Zambrano tries to counter by closing the distance.
Zambrano looks for a takedown but Reed sprawls well.
Reed is looking to counter with a body kick.
Reed connects with the punch.
Reed lands with a nice body kick.
Zambrano has his takedown stuffed
and Reed cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zambrano misses with a wild combination.
Zambrano scores with a punch to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Reed dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Darwin Zambrano's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Reed tries to land a front kick but Zambrano steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Zambrano swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Reed plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Reed looks to throw the jab but Zambrano is out of range.
Reed is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zambrano can do to turn this around?
Zambrano lands a nice looking body shot.
Reed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zambrano manages to avoid it.
Reed listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Zambrano slips a jab from Reed.
Reed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zambrano manages to avoid it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Reed darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zambrano looks to land a combination but Reed avoids it well.
Reed uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A head kick misses from Reed.
Zambrano ducks under a wild hook from Reed.#T1#
Reed connects with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Reed.
Zambrano throws out a counter right but Reed avoids it with no problem.
Reed looks to land a left hand but Zambrano moved out of range nicely.
Reed throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Reed swings for the body but Zambrano moves out of range.
Zambrano avoids the body shot from Reed.
Reed fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zambrano.
Ben Reed is winning the standup battle so far.
Reed scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zambrano doesn't seem bothered though.
Reed throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Zambrano scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Zambrano will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Reed lands with a straight right. Zambrano didn't see that one coming.#T2##CL2#
Zambrano closes the distance and clinches.
Reed lands a hook that snaps the head of Zambrano backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zambrano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zambrano throws a punch but it's blocked by Reed.
Zambrano misses with a body punch.
Reed swings wildly with an uppercut but Zambrano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reed misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zambrano is trying to pull guard but Reed has him pressed against the cage.
Zambrano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reed wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Reed lands a nice uppercut.
Reed lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zambrano backwards.
Zambrano misses with a body punch.
Zambrano scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zambrano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reed has a couple of punches blocked by Zambrano.
Zambrano has a couple of punches blocked by Reed. #T3#
Reed is trying to break free.
Zambrano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zambrano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reed wants to get back to striking at distance but Zambrano won't allow it.
Reed tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reed is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Reed pushes Zambrano back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Zambrano tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Reed smiles and moves away.
Ben Reed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darwin Zambrano.
Zambrano sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Reed with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Zambrano has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Reed.
Nice sprawl there from Reed as Zambrano shoots in.
An attempted straight right counter from Reed misses the target.
Reed looks to score with a jab to the body but Zambrano is just out of range.
Reed connects with a jab.
Reed scores with a decent looking hook.#T4#
Nice takedown defense from Reed. No joy for Zambrano on that attempt.
Zambrano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zambrano throws a head kick that misses
and Reed counters with a low kick, right behind Zambrano 's knee.
Reed with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Zambrano takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reed throws a jab but it's blocked by Zambrano.
Zambrano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reed.
Reed loads up on a big right hand but Zambrano slips the punch.
Reed sets himself, and Zambrano steps forward looking for the clinch! Reed avoids it this time.
Reed takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Zambrano goes for a double leg but Reed avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Reed continues to drive forward.
Zambrano tries to move into range but Reed moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Reed lands with an uppercut that bounces Zambrano off the cage and back into range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Reed dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Darwin Zambrano's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A swing and a miss from Zambrano.
Zambrano on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Reed lands a nice looking body shot.
Zambrano punishes Reed's body with a nice straight punch.
Reed avoids the body shot from Zambrano.
Reed scores with the left hand. Zambrano knows he should have avoided that one.
Reed fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Zambrano takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Zambrano fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Reed checks it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zambrano moves out of range as Reed throws a body kick.
Zambrano steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Reed.
Reed is looking to land body kicks.
Zambrano follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Reed thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zambrano looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Reed misses with a head kick. #T1#
Reed misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zambrano.
Zambrano throws a body kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Zambrano.
Reed works the jab nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Zambrano.
Zambrano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reed lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A low kick lands for Reed.
Reed throws a quick inside leg kick.
Zambrano steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Reed. That one must have hurt.
Reed lands a nice shot that snaps Zambrano's head back. #T2#
Zambrano fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Reed misses with a straight right.
Zambrano looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD2#
Zambrano 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.
Zambrano takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Zambrano thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Zambrano tries to free his leg and advance position but Reed is retaining full guard.
Zambrano passes into half guard.
Reed is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Zambrano seems to be working for a kimura but Reed defends the submission attempt.
Reed is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Zambrano missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Darwin Zambrano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3##SUB2#
Zambrano is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Reed moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Reed working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zambrano.
Reed is trying to keep Zambrano in close.
Zambrano throwing strikes but missing.
Reed wants to stand but Zambrano is controlling the position.
Zambrano wants to control from the top but Reed keeps moving.
Reed is looking to stand up but Zambrano isn't so interested in that idea.
My spies in Hare of the Dog Gym inform me that Zambrano has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Zambrano with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zambrano trying to control the position from guard on top but Reed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Zambrano throwing strikes but missing.
Reed is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Reed will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Zambrano looking to pass the guard.
Reed has Zambrano pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A head kick by Zambrano misses
and Zambrano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zambrano lands a jab to Reed's midsection.
Zambrano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Reed bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Reed paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Zambrano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reed moves away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Reed showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Reed, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Reed!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 248
Date: Apr 23, 2023

#R1#
Zambrano connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jukassa throws out a loose jab but Zambrano uses good head movement to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zambrano! But no joy.
A left lands for Zambrano.#CUT2#It looks like Zett Jukassa has been cut.
Zambrano will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jukassa appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Zambrano.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jukassa takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T1#
Zambrano swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jukassa counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jukassa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Zambrano throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Jukassa to counter with a crisp jab.
Jukassa throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Zambrano drives through and clinches with Jukassa against the cage. #BC#
Jukassa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zambrano throws a head kick that misses
and Jukassa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zambrano slips a straight right by Jukassa.#T2#
Jukassa throws a lazy right hand but Zambrano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zambrano connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Zambrano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jukassa.
Zambrano gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jukassa counters with a straight right hand.
Zambrano misses with a takedown attempt
and Jukassa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Zambrano throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Zambrano tries to clinch up.
Jukassa is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Zambrano throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jukassa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jukassa keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Zambrano fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Zambrano throws a head kick that misses
and Jukassa counters with a nice body shot.
Jukassa just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Zambrano lands a nice shot that snaps Jukassa's head back. #CL2#
Zambrano pushes Jukassa up against the cage in a clinch.
Zambrano is trying to drag Jukassa to the mat but Jukassa just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Zett Jukassa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darwin Zambrano.
Zambrano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jukassa lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zambrano.
Zambrano blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jukassa.
Jukassa working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Zambrano fails to land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jukassa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jukassa prevents a body shot from Zambrano.
Jukassa stops a takedown attempt from Zambrano.
Jukassa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Jukassa fails to land.
Jukassa misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Zett Jukassa will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Zett Jukassa's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Zambrano swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jukassa counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Zambrano shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Zambrano throws a looping overhand right but Jukassa ducks down to avoid it. #TD2#
Jukassa gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Zambrano to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Jukassa pushes Zambrano off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zambrano looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T1#
Zambrano on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Zambrano throws a right hand that misses
and Jukassa counters with a left to the body. #TD#
Jukassa shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Jukassa was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Zambrano wants to control but Jukassa postures up.
Zambrano sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Jukassa wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Zambrano uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Jukassa would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T2##SUB2#
Jukassa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zambrano has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jukassa has managed to get both his arms back between Zambrano's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Zambrano is looking for a triangle but Jukassa pushes his legs off easily.
Jukassa postures up. #SUB2#
Zambrano is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Zambrano working for submissions but it's allowed Jukassa to get to half guard. #SU#
Jukassa stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Zambrano to get to his feet. #T3#
Zambrano throws a leg kick
and Jukassa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zambrano slips under a jab from Jukassa.
Zambrano misses with a straight left.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Zambrano throws a push kick but Jukassa slaps the foot to one side.
Zambrano throws a leg kick
and Jukassa counters with a stiff right hand.
Zambrano throws a head kick that misses
and Jukassa counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Zambrano fails with a takedown attempt.
Jukassa takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zett Jukassa dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Zett Jukassa's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Zambrano misses with a body shot
and Jukassa counters with a left to the body.
Zambrano misses with a left hand
and Jukassa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zambrano swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jukassa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Zambrano thinking.
Zambrano throws a leg kick
and Zambrano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jukassa avoids the body shot from Zambrano.
A little feinted left hand from Jukassa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zambrano lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Zambrano throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jukassa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Jukassa cracks Zambrano with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Zambrano lands a jab to Jukassa's midsection.
Jukassa moves out of range of the strikes.
Jukassa throwing a counter right hand but Zambrano manages to avoid it.
Zambrano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jukassa swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Darwin Zambrano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jukassa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zambrano with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jukassa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Zett Jukassa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Zambrano throws a hook but Jukassa blocks it.
Jukassa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zambrano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A quick step to the side and Jukassa tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zambrano misses with a body punch
and Jukassa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zambrano throws a right hand that misses
and Jukassa counters with a nice body shot.
Zambrano misses with a hook to the body
and Jukassa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Zambrano throws an off balance right hand
letting Jukassa counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zambrano throws a head kick that misses
and Jukassa counters with a nice body shot.
Darwin Zambrano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Zambrano throws a sloppy head kick
and Jukassa counters with a straight right hand.
Jukassa lands a nice shot to the body.
Zambrano throws a poor cross that misses
and Jukassa counters with a series of strikes. Zambrano will be more careful next time no doubt.
Zambrano ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Zambrano wants to clinch.
A quick step to the side and Jukassa tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T4#
Jukassa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jukassa takes a jab right on the kisser.
Zambrano takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jukassa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zambrano was well out of range. Poor timing from Jukassa.
Jukassa moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromZambrano.
Zambrano thows a leg kick but Jukassa checks it
and Jukassa counters with a straight right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zett Jukassa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jukassa has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zett Jukassa!
In his post fight interview, Zett Jukassa started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 242
Date: Mar 29, 2023

#R1#
Zambrano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yarborough sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zambrano tries a head kick but it misses. #CL#
Yarborough rushes Zambrano and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Zambrano pushes Yarborough back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Yarborough's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Yarborough swings wildly with an uppercut but Zambrano uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Yarborough on the inside.
Yarborough swings wildly with an uppercut but Zambrano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zambrano lands a right hand.
Zambrano working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Yarborough prevents a body shot from Zambrano.
Zambrano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zambrano lands a left hand.
Zambrano lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zambrano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yarborough swings wildly with an uppercut but Zambrano uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left hand lands to the body for Zambrano.
Zambrano misses with the head strike. #TD2#
Zambrano tightens his grip and picks Yarborough up, before dumping him to the ground. Yarborough manages to land in guard.
Yarborough lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T1#
Yarborough throws an elbow that misses. Zambrano uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Yarborough's guard. Nice move by Zambrano!#REVB#
Yarborough has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Zambrano lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Zambrano drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Zambrano jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Yarborough will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position. #SUB2#
Zambrano drops back looking for a leg! Yarborough is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Yarborough manages to kick Zambrano off! Zambrano jumps back into Yarborough's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yarborough keeping full guard, as Zambrano tries to pass.
Zambrano trying to control but Yarborough is working from the bottom.
Yarborough doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom. #SUB2#
Zambrano is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Zambrano throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yarborough works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zambrano has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Yarborough striking off his back but it's not causing Zambrano any problems. #T2#
Yarborough manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zambrano manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Zambrano working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Yarborough.
Yarborough working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Yarborough is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Zambrano has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Yarborough is looking to defend but Zambrano has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Yarborough! Zambrano pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Yarborough taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Darwin Zambrano!
After winning the bout, Darwin Zambrano thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 236
Date: Mar 04, 2023

#R1#
Stanley misses with a hook
and Zambrano counters with a nice body shot. #TD#
Stanley shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Zambrano gets back to full guard.
Zambrano looking for a sweep. Not yet Zambrano, not yet. #SUB2#
Zambrano has an active guard here but Stanley has managed to pass into half guard.
Stanley stops Zambrano from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zambrano is looking to improve his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T1#
Stanley is looking to take a break and control but Zambrano is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zambrano is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Stanley's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Stanley's back!#SUB2#
Zambrano is persistently looking for the submission but Stanley is defending it well. #SUB2#
Stanley defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Zambrano's arms. #SUB2#
Zambrano is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Zambrano struggling to keep hold of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Zambrano is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Stanley is really stuck here. #T2#
Stanley is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Zambrano. #SUB2#
Stanley is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent. #SUB2#
Zambrano is looking for the choke from the back position but Stanley is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Stanley is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Zambrano gets his way!
Even with his hooks in, Zambrano manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Stanley trying to control the hands but Zambrano breaks the grip. #SUB2#
Zambrano has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Zambrano has the hooks in. Stanley is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T3##SUB2#
Zambrano is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Stanley trying to control the hands but Zambrano won't let him.
Well, with Zambrano on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Stanley is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#SUB2#
Stanley defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Stanley is in bad spot here. #SUB2#
Zambrano is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Stanley defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Zambrano is looking for the choke from the back position but Stanley is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Zambrano is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Stanley has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Zambrano working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
My spies in Hare of the Dog Gym inform me that Zambrano has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T4#
Stanley breaks Zambrano's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Zambrano looking to control but Stanley passes into half guard.
Stanley is looking to advance position but Zambrano won't allow it.
Stanley wants to control but Zambrano is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Stanley is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Zambrano is trying to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darwin Zambrano dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Stanley goes for a double leg but Zambrano avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Zambrano continues to drive forward.
Zambrano wants to counter the offense by Stanley and move into the clinch position.
I was talking to Stanley's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Stanley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Zambrano fails to land.
Zambrano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zambrano pushes Stanley back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Zambrano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zambrano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stanley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stanley drops down looking for an ankle pick but Zambrano pulls his leg out and moves away.
Stanley scores with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stanley works over Zambrano's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT#It looks like Darwin Zambrano has been cut.
Stanley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zambrano.
Zambrano scores with a spinning back kick!#T1#
Stanley takes a swing at Zambrano's ribcage but misses.
A nice side step and Zambrano releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Zambrano dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Zambrano misses the target.
Zambrano throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Stanley takes a swing at Zambrano's ribcage but misses.
Stanley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zambrano lands a nice shot that snaps Stanley's head back. #CUT2#It looks like Roger Michael Stanley has been cut.
Zambrano avoids the body shot from Stanley.
The fighters circling - Stanley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stanley throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL2#
and Zambrano moves into the clinch.#T2#
Stanley has a couple of punches blocked by Zambrano. #BC2#
Zambrano breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stanley moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Stanley swats away the attempt to clinch by Zambrano.
Zambrano lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stanley at a distance.
Roger Michael Stanley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stanley bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zambrano's head backwards.
Stanley throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zambrano stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#TD2#
Zambrano shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Stanley's guard.#SUB2#
Zambrano drops back, looking for a kneebar! Stanley looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Stanley looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Stanley! #REVR##T3#
Stanley is looking to take a break and control but Zambrano is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zambrano is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Stanley is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Zambrano tries to control the position but Stanley now has his back.
Zambrano tries to break free. #SUB#
Zambrano has hold of Stanley's leg, trying to break free but it's let Stanley lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Zambrano is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Stanley throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Roger Michael Stanley!
Roger Michael Stanley seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 223
Date: Jan 14, 2023

#R1#
A cross from Zambrano lands.
A good leg kick by Zambrano.
Zambrano misses with a takedown
and Shipilov counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Shipilov misses with a head kick.
Zambrano lands a jab to Shipilov's midsection.
Shipilov stalks Zambrano and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Zambrano's face. Zambrano staggers backwards, shaken.
Shipilov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Zero Tolerance in the buildup to the fight.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Zambrano shoots in for a takedown but Shipilov shows good takedown defense.
Shipilov throws a quick counter kick to the body but Zambrano avoids it.
A low kick from Zambrano misses
and Shipilov counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Darwin Zambrano has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shipilov checks a leg kick.
It appears Shipilov was looking to counter with a kick there.#T1#
Zambrano throws an off balance right hand
and Shipilov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big left from Shipilov misses. #TD2#
Zambrano shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Shipilov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Shipilov is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Zambrano presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Shipilov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shipilov lands with a light punch inside.
Shipilov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sergey Shipilov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darwin Zambrano.
Zambrano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shipilov tries to throw a body punch but Zambrano avoids it by throwing Shipilov back against the cage.
Zambrano lands an uppercut.
Shipilov has a couple of punches blocked by Zambrano.
Zambrano lands an uppercut.
Shipilov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shipilov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zambrano's elbow.
Zambrano misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2##BC#
Shipilov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shipilov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shipilov moves out of range of the strikes.
Shipilov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shipilov throws a right hand that misses
and Zambrano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zambrano tries to clinch up
enabling Shipilov to counter with a crisp jab.
Zambrano gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Shipilov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T3#
Zambrano shoots in but no luck this time.
Shipilov avoids the head kick by Zambrano.
Zambrano throws a shot to the body. #CL2#
Zambrano closes the distance and pushes Shipilov back into the cage.
Shipilov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Shipilov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zambrano stalling the fight.
Shipilov tries a body shot but Zambrano blocks it.
Shipilov scores with a shoulder strike.
Zambrano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Zambrano scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shipilov blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Zambrano lands a nice uppercut.
Zambrano tries a body shot but Shipilov blocks it.
Zambrano tries to work over Shipilov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zambrano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shipilov is struggling to control the position.
A short right from Zambrano on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Zambrano.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zambrano lands with a light punch inside.
Shipilov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shipilov tries to work over Zambrano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zambrano misses with the head strike.
Shipilov prevents a body shot from Zambrano.
Zambrano scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zambrano has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Shipilov seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Zambrano can turn it around.
Zambrano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shipilov lands a body shot.
Shipilov misses with the head strike.
Shipilov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zambrano lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shipilov or not.
Zambrano misses with some punches.
Shipilov lands a left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zambrano working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Darwin Zambrano will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Darwin Zambrano's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Zambrano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shipilov was well out of range. Poor timing from Zambrano.
Zambrano throws a head kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Shipilov misses the target.
Shipilov lands a body shot.
Zambrano throws a leg kick that is checked
and Shipilov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zambrano throws a combination that misses
and Shipilov counters with a flying knee that drops Zambrano! Shipilov dives in and finishes the fight with a flurry of strikes from the mount!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergey Shipilov!
A relieved looking Sergey Shipilov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: CFC New Years Eve
Date: Dec 31, 2022

#R1#
Zambrano swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Zambrano shoots in for a double leg but Johnson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Johnson scores with a jab. Zambrano acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Johnson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zambrano at a distance.
Zambrano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnson.
Zambrano moves out of range as Johnson throws a body kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Zambrano has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zambrano drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Johnson defends it well.
Zambrano gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#TD2#
Zambrano darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Johnson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Johnson.
Johnson 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.#T1#
Johnson trying to keep a closed guard but Zambrano is proving a slippery customer. #ES#
Johnson kicks Zambrano off and gets to his feet.
Johnson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Johnson lunges at Zambrano with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zambrano's hand.
Zambrano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johnson.
A low kick from Johnson misses
and Zambrano counters with a nice uppercut.
Johnson throws a hook but Zambrano avoids it easily.
Johnson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Manny Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick #CL2#
and Zambrano counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Zambrano. #TD2#
Zambrano has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Johnson regains guard immediately.
Johnson wants to sweep here but Zambrano controlling him for the moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!#T2#
Zambrano trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Zambrano throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Johnson controls Zambrano momentarily but Zambrano frees himself.
Zambrano throws a big right hand that misses.
Johnson wants to stand but Zambrano is controlling the position.
Zambrano trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zambrano missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zambrano trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zambrano postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Johnson controls Zambrano momentarily but Zambrano frees himself. #T3#
Zambrano wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Zambrano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SUB2#
Zambrano drops back looking for a leg! Johnson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Johnson manages to kick Zambrano off! Zambrano jumps back into Johnson's guard. #SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Zambrano thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Johnson 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.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Johnson cracks Zambrano with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Zambrano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Manny Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zambrano shoots in looking for a takedown but Johnson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Zambrano's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Zambrano darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Johnson moves into full guard.
Zambrano looking to sit in guard and control but Johnson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Zambrano lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Zambrano passes Johnson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Zambrano not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Manny Johnson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Zambrano throws a lazy body kick
and Johnson counters with a slapping leg kick. #CL2#
Zambrano closes the distance and pushes Johnson back into the cage.
Zambrano misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
Johnson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zambrano lands an uppercut.#BC#
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Zambrano will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Zambrano walks into a left hand.
Johnson lands a jab.
Donk. Johnson catches Zambrano right on the button with a cross.
Zambrano misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Johnson throws a leg kick that misses. #TD2#
Zambrano gets a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##ES#
Johnson kicks Zambrano off and gets back to his feet.
Zambrano staying out of range there.
Zambrano is looking to clinch.
Zambrano throws a sloppy head kick
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Zambrano has Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
Zambrano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
Johnson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zambrano backwards.
Johnson lands with a light punch inside.
Zambrano blocking some punches.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zambrano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Zambrano ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Zambrano no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zambrano keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass. #SUB2#
Zambrano working for a triangle but Johnson defends it easily. #SU#
Zambrano is working an open guard so Johnson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Johnson lands a jab.
Johnson misses with a leg kick
and Zambrano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johnson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Zambrano tries to clinch but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zambrano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Johnson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zambrano can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Zambrano changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Johnson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Johnson tries to improve position but can't.
Johnson is not content to let Zambrano control the position.
Johnson wants to control but Zambrano postures up.
Zambrano prevents Johnson from escaping the position.
Johnson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Johnson is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Zambrano is looking to improve his position. #T4#
Zambrano is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Johnson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Johnson's back!#SUB2#
Zambrano has managed to slip his arm under Johnson's chin. This could be all over... yep, Johnson is tapping out! Submission win for Zambrano.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Darwin Zambrano!
Darwin Zambrano was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 216
Date: Dec 21, 2022

#R1#
Zambrano dodges the punch combination from Gracie.
Holden Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie throws a hook to the side of Zambrano's head but Zambrano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zambrano thinks about the counter body kick.
Gracie doesn't manage to clinch there - Zambrano circles away.
Gracie has been working on his boxing with his coaches at HELLCADEMY in the buildup to the fight.
Gracie throws a nice head kick!
Gracie misses with an uppercut
and Zambrano makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gracie tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gracie throws the left hand but Zambrano avoids the punch easily.
Gracie digs a good body shot into Zambrano's ribs.#CL#
Gracie gets a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zambrano.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hand to the body from Zambrano.
Zambrano is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gracie is defending well.
Zambrano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Zambrano has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Gracie lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zambrano backwards.
Zambrano swings wildly with an uppercut but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zambrano has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gracie after a bit of a struggle. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zambrano. #BC#
Gracie breaks the clinch. #TD2#
Zambrano drives through with a takedown into guard.
Zambrano stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie wants to sweep here but Zambrano controlling him for the moment.
Gracie has Zambrano pulled in close to control his posture.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Zambrano from controlling successfully.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie is pulling down on Zambrano's head. It's preventing any offense from Zambrano, at least for the moment.
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Gracie seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gracie is trying to keep Zambrano in close.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Zambrano won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Zambrano is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Zambrano throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gracie on the side of the head.
Zambrano misses the shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Gracie misses
enabling Zambrano to counter with a crisp jab.
Gracie scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie misses with a hook. Zambrano ducked under it nicely. #TD2#
Zambrano scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Zambrano missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T3#
Zambrano is keen to just control but Gracie is a slippery customer.
Gracie wants to control but Zambrano is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Zambrano thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gracie's head.
Zambrano throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Zambrano has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Zambrano is working for a submission of some sort.
Gracie taking some punishment here, with Zambrano in his half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gracie tries to roll over but Zambrano keeps him under control.
Zambrano scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Zambrano seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Gracie has recovered full guard.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T4#
Zambrano in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zambrano with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zambrano is pushing down on Gracie's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gracie is fighting to maintain full guard but Zambrano has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Zambrano is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Gracie is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Darwin Zambrano!
Darwin Zambrano spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 209
Date: Nov 30, 2022

#R1#
McGuire goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McGuire connects with a leg kick.
Zambrano staying out of range there.
McGuire tries to score with a low kick but Zambrano moves his leg out of the way.
Zambrano throws out a counter right but McGuire avoids it with no problem.
Zambrano walks into a jab.
Zambrano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGuire manages to avoid it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McGuire lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Zambrano has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Zambrano and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Zambrano appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Zambrano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zambrano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGuire sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McGuire looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire tries to clinch up but Zambrano circles away and keeps his distance.
Zambrano doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
McGuire swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Zambrano.#CL#
McGuire gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Zambrano works on McGuire's body with a couple of short punches.
Zambrano prevents a body shot from McGuire. #T1#
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Zambrano.
McGuire lands with a left to the head. #TD2#
Zambrano manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Zambrano is looking for a triangle but McGuire pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
McGuire got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zambrano has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McGuire has managed to get both his arms back between Zambrano's legs - danger averted.
Zambrano has control of McGuire's left arm, preventing McGuire from doing any damage.
Zambrano looking to hit a scissor sweep but McGuire is one step ahead there.
McGuire looking to pass the guard.
McGuire trying to control but Zambrano is working from the bottom. #T2#
Zambrano wants to stand and escape but McGuire is having none of it.
Zambrano is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Zambrano looking for a sweep. Not yet Zambrano, not yet. #SUB2#
Zambrano is looking for a triangle here but McGuire uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
McGuire wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zambrano keeps working.
Zambrano is looking to regain half guard here but McGuire keeps moving and retains side control.
McGuire works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Zambrano is looking for a sweep.#T3#
McGuire looks up at the clock and then as Zambrano takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, McGuire smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
McGuire is putting a hurting on Zambrano here, landing some big shots from side control.
McGuire wants to control but Zambrano is keeping him busy.
McGuire in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
McGuire is looking to take a break and control but Zambrano is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zambrano struggling a bit here.
McGuire creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Zambrano is trying to control McGuire's posture but McGuire avoids it.
Zambrano tries to bench press McGuire off him but McGuire keeps the position. #T4#
McGuire wants to control but Zambrano is keeping him busy.
Zambrano tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McGuire wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
McGuire landing strikes.
McGuire lands an elbow.
Zambrano gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
McGuire wants to advance to full mount but Zambrano doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Zambrano looking for a sweep. Not yet Zambrano, not yet.
McGuire lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Zambrano has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think McGuire should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Zambrano has tightened it up now! McGuire should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Darwin Zambrano!
Darwin Zambrano bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 195
Date: Oct 19, 2022

#R1#
Tama Ginty swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tama Ginty takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tama Ginty thuds a left hand into Zambrano's body.
Tama Ginty throws a hook but Zambrano avoids it easily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tama Ginty.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Zambrano has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Tama Ginty connects with a looping right hand.
Zambrano takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tama Ginty cracks Zambrano with a good jab.
Zambrano takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Tama Ginty pushes Zambrano away with a front kick.
Tama Ginty tests Zambrano's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zambrano dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tama Ginty misses with a lunging right hand
and Zambrano counters with a stiff right hand.
Tama Ginty moves to clinch but Zambrano breaks away
and Zambrano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tama Ginty misses with a hook.
Tama Ginty punishes Zambrano's body with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Tama Ginty swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tama Ginty ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zambrano moves away.
Zambrano is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tama Ginty with a body shot.
Zambrano with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tama Ginty scores with a nice head shot.
Tama Ginty on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tama Ginty has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Average Judas Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Zambrano avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zambrano swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zambrano with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tama Ginty to score with a decent uppercut.
Zambrano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tama Ginty throwing a counter right hand but Zambrano manages to avoid it.
Zambrano moves out of range of the strikes.
Zambrano looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#CL2#
Tama Ginty gets tackled into the cage by Zambrano. Zambrano maintains the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty lands a right hand.
Zambrano is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tama Ginty pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tama Ginty keeps control of Zambrano as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Zambrano stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC2#
Zambrano manages to break the clinch.
Zambrano slips under a jab from Tama Ginty.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tama Ginty swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Zambrano counters with a low kick, right behind Tama Ginty 's knee.
Tama Ginty digs a good body shot into Zambrano's ribs.
Tama Ginty fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zambrano on the side of the head.
Zambrano throws a jab but it's blocked by Tama Ginty.
Nice body punch from Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
No joy there for Tama Ginty, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zambrano just misses with a punch to the body.
Tama Ginty lands a jab.
A good leg kick by Tama Ginty.
That kick from Tama Ginty tenderised Zambrano's leg. Zambrano is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tama Ginty ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zambrano moves away.
Zambrano shapes to counter with a head kick.
Zambrano throws a hook but Tama Ginty blocks it.
Tama Ginty throws a quick inside leg kick. #T3#
Tama Ginty throws an overhand right that lands on Zambrano's shoulder, as Zambrano tries to avoid the shot.
Zambrano tries a quick counter leg kick but Tama Ginty is wise to it.
Tama Ginty fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zambrano manages to avoid it.
Zambrano darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tama Ginty is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tama Ginty.
Zambrano has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty scores with a shot to the body.
Zambrano scores with a three punch combo!
Nice shot by Tama Ginty.#CL#
Tama Ginty clinches with his opponent.
Tama Ginty blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tama Ginty misses with a body punch.
Zambrano lands with a short shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tama Ginty misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Zambrano's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tama Ginty lands a nice looking body shot.
Tama Ginty connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Zambrano sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#T4#
Zambrano needs to keep his hands up - Tama Ginty had a free shot at his head there.
Tama Ginty attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Zambrano staying out of range there.
Tama Ginty sets himself, and Zambrano steps forward looking for the clinch! Tama Ginty avoids it this time.
Tama Ginty throws a hook to the side of Zambrano's head but Zambrano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tama Ginty tried to score with a low kick but Zambrano checks it.
A little jabbing left from Zambrano on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tama Ginty throws a poor cross that misses
and Zambrano makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Conrad Tama Ginty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zambrano chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tama Ginty throws a push kick but Zambrano slaps the foot to one side.
Tama Ginty throws a leg kick which misses Zambrano's front leg but catches the back leg as Zambrano tries to avoid it.
Tama Ginty takes a swing at Zambrano's ribcage but misses.
Zambrano blocks a leg kick.
Zambrano is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tama Ginty throws a body punch but Zambrano moves out of range.
A nice side step and Zambrano releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Zambrano avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zambrano's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tama Ginty connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Zambrano scrambles back to his feet.#CL2#
Zambrano pushes Tama Ginty up against the cage in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Conrad Tama Ginty dominated that round.
That's time! Tama Ginty's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Zambrano looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zambrano tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tama Ginty paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tama Ginty throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zambrano counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tama Ginty misses with a hook.
The fighters circling - Tama Ginty throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zambrano slips under a jab.
Tama Ginty throws a looping overhand right but Zambrano ducks down to avoid it.
Tama Ginty tests Zambrano's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tama Ginty scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tama Ginty closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tama Ginty takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tama Ginty lands a jab to Zambrano's midsection.
Tama Ginty throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1##CL#
Tama Ginty closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Zambrano's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tama Ginty has a couple of punches blocked by Zambrano.
Tama Ginty misses with a punch to the body.
Zambrano misses with some punches.
Zambrano throws a punch but it's blocked by Tama Ginty.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty pushes Zambrano back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC#
Tama Ginty breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tama Ginty thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tama Ginty tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zambrano was well out of range. Poor timing from Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty thows a left - swing and a miss!
A nice side step and Zambrano releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tama Ginty throws a leg kick
and Zambrano counters with a nice body kick.
Tama Ginty swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tama Ginty scoring well with a low kick there.
Tama Ginty misses with a shot to the body
and Zambrano counters with an inside leg kick.
Zambrano blocks the body kick.
Zambrano tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tama Ginty is able to avoid easily.#T2#
Zambrano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tama Ginty was well out of range. Poor timing from Zambrano.
Tama Ginty takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zambrano fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tama Ginty checks it well.
Zambrano throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Tama Ginty is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zambrano can do to turn this around?
Zambrano throws a low kick but Tama Ginty avoids it.
Tama Ginty looks to score with a jab to the body but Zambrano is just out of range.
Zambrano misses with a body shot.
Tama Ginty tries to clinch
and Zambrano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tama Ginty fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tama Ginty loads up on a big right hand but Zambrano slips the punch.
Tama Ginty lands a jab to Zambrano's midsection.
Tama Ginty throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zambrano counters with a thumping low kick.
Tama Ginty missing with a left hand there. Zambrano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tama Ginty slips under a jab from Zambrano.#CL2#
Zambrano closes the distance and clinches.#T3#
Zambrano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tama Gintys head.
Zambrano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Zambrano.
A right hand to the body from Tama Ginty.
Zambrano misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Zambrano breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zambrano thuds his right hand into Tama Ginty's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A jab from Zambrano misses.
Zambrano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tama Ginty.
Zambrano steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Tama Ginty. That one must have hurt.
Zambrano closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Conrad Tama Ginty is winning the standup battle so far.
Tama Ginty jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Zambrano avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tama Ginty throws a jab but it's blocked by Zambrano.
Tama Ginty jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good exchange - Zambrano coming out on top.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tama Ginty rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zambrano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tama Ginty on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tama Ginty throws a body punch but Zambrano moves out of range.
Tama Ginty swings away with a body shot that misses
and Zambrano counters with a good low kick that Tama Ginty was not able to check.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tama Ginty. Zambrano shrugs it off though.
Tama Ginty swings for the body but Zambrano moves out of range.
A nice side step and Zambrano releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Zambrano wants to clinch.
Zambrano lands a jab-cross combination.
A left lands for Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty loads up on a big right hand but Zambrano slips the punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Darwin Zambrano will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Tama Ginty ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zambrano moves away.
No joy there for Zambrano, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zambrano checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tama Ginty throws a low kick, looking for Zambrano's leg but Zambrano calmly moves out of range.
Zambrano appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Zambrano has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Zambrano there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tama Ginty throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tama Ginty missing with a left hand there. Zambrano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zambrano appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Zambrano takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Good standup being displayed there by Tama Ginty as he connects with a hook.
Tama Ginty with a nice cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Tama Ginty, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zambrano has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Tama Ginty.
Zambrano looks to land a body kick but Tama Ginty moved away.
Tama Ginty rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zambrano moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tama Ginty fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zambrano on the side of the head.
Tama Ginty cracks Zambrano with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T1#
Zambrano fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tama Ginty works Zambrano's body with a nice hook.
Zambrano has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Zambrano throws a low kick but Tama Ginty avoids it.
Zambrano blocks a low kick nicely.
Tama Ginty scores with a body shot.
Zambrano walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tama Ginty.#CL#
Tama Ginty clinches up with Zambrano and pushes him back against the cage.
A short right from Zambrano on the inside.
Tama Ginty misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Zambrano breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tama Ginty throws a leg kick that misses.
Zambrano looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tama Ginty tries to clinch up
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Tama Ginty takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tama Ginty scores with a nice strike.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zambrano misses the shot to the body.
Tama Ginty swings for the body but Zambrano moves out of range.
Zambrano feints a counter leg kick.
A low kick from Tama Ginty is predictable there
and Zambrano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A slow jab from Tama Ginty misses its intended target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tama Ginty. Zambrano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zambrano doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tama Ginty lands a slapping body shot.
Tama Ginty explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Tama Ginty lands a nice looking body shot.
Tama Ginty throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zambrano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tama Ginty misses with a body punch
letting Zambrano counter with a right hand.
Tama Ginty throws a leg kick but Zambrano moved away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zambrano.
Tama Ginty throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T3#
Tama Ginty stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zambrano.
Tama Ginty misses with a hook
enabling Zambrano to counter with a crisp jab.
Tama Ginty jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CL2#
Zambrano moves into the clinch.
Tama Ginty misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zambrano.
A nice left hand lands by Tama Ginty.
Zambrano working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Zambrano is working Tama Ginty over against the cage.
Tama Ginty's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tama Ginty throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Zambrano fails to land.
Tama Ginty blocking some punches.
Zambrano lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zambrano lands an uppercut.#ROC2#Tama Ginty is rocked!
Zambrano blocks an uppercut.
Oh Tama Ginty is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tama Ginty misses with some punches.
Zambrano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tama Ginty seems to have got his legs back now.
A short right from Zambrano. #T4#
Tama Ginty tries a body shot but Zambrano blocks it.
Tama Ginty throws a head punch that misses.
Tama Ginty working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Zambrano struggles to land a body shot inside as Tama Ginty controls his hands.
Zambrano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tama Ginty lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zambrano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zambrano lands an uppercut.
Zambrano has a couple of punches blocked by Tama Ginty.
Zambrano misses with a body punch.
Zambrano cracks Tama Ginty with a nice body shot.
Zambrano throws a big uppercut that drops Tama Ginty! More strikes from Zambrano and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Tama Ginty lies dazed against the cage as Zambrano celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darwin Zambrano!
Darwin Zambrano bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 183
Date: Sep 17, 2022

#R1#
Zambrano fakes the leg kick and cracks McFly in the body.
Zambrano dodges the punch combination from McFly.
It seemed like Zambrano was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zambrano connects with a high kick.
McFly tries to clinch there but Zambrano circles away.
McFly loads up on a big right hand but Zambrano slips the punch.
McFly lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT#It looks like Darwin Zambrano has been cut.
McFly jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McFly lunges at Zambrano with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zambrano's hand.
Zambrano throws a shot to the body.
Zambrano takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McFly wants to clinch up but Zambrano keeps it at a distance.
Sloppy strikes from McFly. Those never looked like landing.
Zambrano only half commits to the counter leg kick.
McFly gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zambrano.
McFly fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Zambrano punishes McFly's body with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Zambrano blocks a jab.
Zambrano swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McFly misses with a looping left.
A countering left hand to the body from Zambrano misses.#CL2#
Zambrano gets a clinch.
Zambrano scores with a shot to the side of McFly's head.
Zambrano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zambrano is working McFly over against the cage.
Zambrano blocks the elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zambrano.
McFly tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McFly.
Zambrano blocks an uppercut.
Zambrano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McFlys head.
Zambrano gets underhooks to prevent McFly's takedown attempt. #BC2#
Zambrano breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zambrano takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McFly misses with a combination
and Zambrano counters with a slapping leg kick. #T2#
McFly tries to clinch
and McFly takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McFly tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Zambrano has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Zambrano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McFly was well out of range. Poor timing from Zambrano.
McFly moves to clinch but Zambrano breaks away
and Zambrano counters with a low kick, right behind McFly 's knee.
Zambrano throws the left hand but McFly avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Zambrano clinches up with McFly and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Zambrano breaks the clinch. #CL#
McFly has taken the fight to the clinch.
McFly misses with a hook to the ribs.
McFly struggles to land a body shot inside as Zambrano controls his hands. #BC2#
Zambrano manages to break the clinch. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Zambrano working aggressively here.
McFly working hard to break the clinch.
McFly lands a body punch in the clinch. #T3#
Zambrano throws a punch but it's blocked by McFly.
McFly has a couple of punches blocked by Zambrano.
Zambrano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
I was talking to McFly's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McFly. #BC2#
Zambrano pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice straight punches there by McFly. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McFly.
McFly scores with a nice right hand.
McFly tries to clinch up but Zambrano circles away and keeps his distance.
McFly tries to clinch but Zambrano is having none of it.
Zambrano walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McFly closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CL2#
Zambrano moves into the clinch.
Zambrano misses with some punches.
McFly lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zambrano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zambrano lands a right hand that snaps the head of McFly backwards. #BC2#
Zambrano breaks from the clinch.
Jonny McFly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Zambrano moves out of range as McFly strikes.
Zambrano appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Zambrano.
Jab, jab by Zambrano - just one landing.
McFly uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Zambrano has time to react.
Zambrano slips a jab from McFly.
Zambrano doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Zambrano misses with a low kick.
McFly lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT#That has opened up Darwin Zambrano's cut even more.
McFly tests Zambrano's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zambrano avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zambrano shapes to counter with a head kick.
McFly swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Zambrano.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zambrano throws a head kick but McFly moves out of range.
A big right from McFly misses.
McFly tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Zambrano counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Darwin Zambrano will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Darwin Zambrano's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Zambrano moves forwards but McFly connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McFly keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
McFly moves into the clinch.
Zambrano tries to throw a body punch but McFly avoids it by throwing Zambrano back against the cage.
Zambrano misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Zambrano breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McFly wants to clinch.
McFly lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zambrano at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McFly wants to clinch.
Zambrano throws a fast counter high kick but McFly manages to duck under it in time.
Zambrano is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McFly rather than just go for the knockout.
Zambrano throws a lazy right hand but McFly sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
McFly looks to land a right hand but Zambrano moved out of range.
Zambrano appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Zambrano misses with a looping left.
McFly throws a hook to the side of Zambrano's head but Zambrano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zambrano misses with a jab, cross combination.
McFly tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zambrano manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zambrano.
Zambrano lands with a shot to the body.
McFly is looking to clinch.
McFly misses with a lunging right hand
and Zambrano counters with a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from McFly. Zambrano does a little dance to reset his feet.
McFly dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jonny McFly is winning the standup battle so far.
McFly cracks Zambrano with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McFly tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zambrano manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McFly misses with a hook
and Zambrano counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Zambrano slips a straight right by McFly.
The fighters circling - McFly throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McFly is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zambrano.
McFly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zambrano was well out of range. Poor timing from McFly.
McFly looks to score with a jab to the body but Zambrano is just out of range.
Zambrano lands a right hook to the body.
McFly wants to clinch up but Zambrano keeps it at a distance.
Zambrano looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McFly is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Zambrano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McFly.
Zambrano ducks right into an uppercut from McFly.
McFly connects with the punch.
McFly scores with a jab to the body.
McFly tries to clinch up.
McFly tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Zambrano counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#McFly is rocked!
McFly throws out a loose jab but Zambrano uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
McFly throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McFly tries to clinch but Zambrano moves away
and McFly takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oh McFly is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zambrano finds McFly's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! McFly flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Zambrano lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure McFly will be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Darwin Zambrano!
In his post fight interview, Darwin Zambrano started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 170
Date: Aug 13, 2022

#R1#
Zambrano takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CUT#It looks like Darwin Zambrano has been cut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Knox darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A low kick from Knox is predictable there
and Knox takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Knox misses with a hook. Zambrano ducked under it nicely.
Zambrano throws out a counter right but Knox avoids it with no problem.
Knox lands a lovely overhand right.
Knox throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zambrano throws a big shot that misses.
Knox half committed to a counter leg kick.
Zambrano is trying hard to land a takedown here. Knox sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Zambrano on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Knox turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zambrano takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Knox. #T1#
Knox avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Knox definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Zambrano connects with a right hand. Knox shakes it off.
Zambrano darts in looking for a takedown but Knox gets double underhooks and turns Zambrano into the cage.
Knox throws a good cross that connects. #CUT#That has opened up Darwin Zambrano's cut even more.
Zambrano takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Knox dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Knox connects with a right hand. Zambrano shakes it off.
Knox connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#ROC#Zambrano is rocked!#CUT#The cut above Darwin Zambrano's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Knox circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Zambrano drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Knox follows Zambrano to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kappa Knox!
A victorious Kappa Knox thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 161
Date: Jul 15, 2022

#R1#
Zambrano misses with a looping right.
Blikstein throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Blikstein backing away here, and Zambrano unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Blikstein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zambrano was well out of range. Poor timing from Blikstein.
Blikstein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zambrano was well out of range. Poor timing from Blikstein.
Blikstein is looking to chop away at Zambrano's legs.
Blikstein takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Blikstein throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Blikstein takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blikstein turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Blikstein scores with a hook.#CUT#It looks like Darwin Zambrano has been cut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Zambrano has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Blikstein throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Blikstein throws a leg kick but Zambrano sees it coming and moves out of range.
Zambrano scores with a hook.#CUT2#It looks like Paulo Blikstein has been cut.
Zambrano staying out of range there.
Zambrano swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zambrano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blikstein.
Zambrano lands a glancing blow to the side of Blikstein's head.
Blikstein uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Zambrano chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Zambrano checks a leg kick nicely.
Blikstein avoids a kick to the body. #T2#
Blikstein shoots and misses
and Zambrano counters with a straight right hand.
Blikstein misses the shot to the body.
Zambrano drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Blikstein right on the button. Blikstein goes down! Zambrano follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Zambrano gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darwin Zambrano!
After the fight, Darwin Zambrano was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 153
Date: Jun 12, 2022

#R1#
Zambrano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kirk.
We've been told by Kirk's head coaches at The House Of Pain that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kirk scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kirk slips under a jab.
Kirk lands a nice shot to the body.
Kirk throws a leg kick but Zambrano sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Zambrano takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kirk tries to land a front kick but Zambrano steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A little jabbing left from Zambrano on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
James Kirk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kirk moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT#It looks like Darwin Zambrano has been cut.
That kick from Zambrano tenderised Kirk's leg. Kirk is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kirk throws a lazy right hand but Zambrano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kirk buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kirk pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
Zambrano rushes Kirk and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Zambrano pushes Kirk back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Zambrano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zambrano.
Zambrano lands a right hand.
Zambrano lands a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zambrano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zambrano throws a head punch that misses.
Kirk can't find room to land a body shot as Zambrano controls the action.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Zambrano has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Zambrano's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Zambrano lands an uppercut.
Kirk makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zambrano lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Kirk.
Kirk lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Zambrano jumps into guard, dragging Kirk to the mat.
Kirk trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kirk engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Zambrano keeping moving, preventing Kirk from controlling successfully. #T2#
Kirk throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Zambrano has his foot on Kirk's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kirk works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Zambrano throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kirk uses it to pass to side control.
Zambrano trying his best to control but Kirk has mounted him.
Zambrano working to try and regain half guard.
Zambrano is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Zambrano keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Zambrano is still trying to improve position.
Kirk tries to control but Zambrano wriggling away. #T3#
Zambrano gets back to half guard.
Kirk is looking to advance position but Zambrano won't allow it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zambrano tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Kirk missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Zambrano looking for submissions off his back.
Zambrano is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kirk is looking to stall here but Zambrano recovers full guard.
Zambrano tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zambrano keeping moving, preventing Kirk from controlling successfully.
Kirk looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Zambrano looking for a guillotine here but Kirk defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that James Kirk will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Darwin Zambrano's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Kirk scores with a sloppy right hand. Zambrano should have avoided that one.
Kirk throws a hook but Zambrano avoids it easily.
Kirk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zambrano manages to avoid it.
Kirk throws a nice outside leg kick.
Zambrano with a poor takedown
and Kirk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zambrano throws a poor cross that misses
and Kirk 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.#CL2#
Zambrano rushes Kirk and presses him up against the cage.
Kirk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zambrano's elbow.
Zambrano misses with a punch on the inside.
Zambrano lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kirk.
Kirk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zambrano looking for a takedown. #T1#
Kirk tries to work over Zambrano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kirk is trying to force a seperation but Zambrano has the dominant position.#TD2#
Zambrano pulls guard effortlessly.
Kirk passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kirk is looking to take a break and control but Zambrano is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kirk throws a strike aimed at the side of Zambrano's head but Zambrano avoids it well.
Zambrano manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kirk's best efforts.
Zambrano is positioning himself well to prevent Kirk advancing to mount.
Kirk moves into full mount! Zambrano won't be happy about that!
Kirk can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Zambrano is looking to escape. #T2#
Zambrano is in all sorts of trouble here.
Zambrano wants to hold on but Kirk pushes him away.
Kirk looking to control but Zambrano is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kirk avoids the attempt from Zambrano to control.
Kirk controlling from the full mount.
Zambrano is desperately trying to improve his position but Kirk has a good base and remains in mount.#T3#
Zambrano wants to hold on but Kirk pushes him away.
Kirk throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Zambrano wants to hold on but Kirk pushes him away.
Kirk trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Zambrano bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Kirk looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zambrano is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Zambrano has gone for a leg lock! Kirk slips out almost immediately though and dives into Zambrano's guard.#REVR##T4#
Kirk slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kirk looking to pass the guard.
Kirk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zambrano can do to turn this around?
Zambrano manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kirk manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Zambrano drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kirk manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Zambrano has Kirk in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Zambrano throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kirk uses it to pass to side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Kirk dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Darwin Zambrano's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Nice uppercut there from Kirk.
Kirk scores with a nice right hand. #CL2#
Zambrano moves into range and clinches up with Kirk.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zambrano.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zambrano.
A short uppercut from Kirk.
Kirk blocks a body shot from Zambrano.
Zambrano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zambrano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kirk misses with some punches.
Zambrano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zambrano.
Kirk stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Zambrano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zambrano blocking some punches.
Kirk has a couple of punches blocked by Zambrano.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zambrano. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kirk.
Zambrano is trying to drag Kirk to the mat but Kirk just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Zambrano tries for a takedown. No joy.
Zambrano works on Kirk's body with a couple of short punches.
Kirk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zambrano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kirk backwards.
Zambrano throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short left from Zambrano.
Kirk scores with a hook to the body.
Zambrano pushes Kirk back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zambrano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zambrano fails to pull the fight into his guard.
James Kirk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darwin Zambrano.
Zambrano scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kirk lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zambrano backwards.
Good body shot from Zambrano.
Kirk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zambrano throws a punch but it's blocked by Kirk.
Zambrano lands a hook that snaps the head of Kirk backwards. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Zambrano lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2#
Zambrano drags the fight down to the ground.
Kirk preventing the sweep.
Kirk with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zambrano tries to strike from the bottom. #SUB2#
Zambrano working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kirk doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kirk manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Zambrano is looking for a triangle but Kirk pushes his legs off easily.
Kirk showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Zambrano is trying to hold Kirk in close to prevent damage but Kirk has managed to pass into half guard.
Darwin Zambrano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Kirk prevents Zambrano from improving his position.
Zambrano slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kirk passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
James Kirk is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Zambrano is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kirk pulls his head out easily.
Zambrano is trying to get back to full guard.
Zambrano trying to get back to full guard but Kirk takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!#T4#
Kirk throwing strikes here but Zambrano is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Zambrano is working to get back to half guard.
Kirk wants to control the pace but Zambrano is squirming around nicely.
Zambrano tries to get back to half guard but can't.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Darwin Zambrano.
I think Kirk has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Kirk!
James Kirk thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 141
Date: May 01, 2022

#R1#
Alaoui pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zambrano looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Zambrano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alaoui throws out the jab.
Alaoui thows a leg kick but Zambrano checks it
and Zambrano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zambrano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alaoui throwing a counter right hand but Zambrano manages to avoid it.
Zambrano closes the distance but Alaoui moves to the side
and Alaoui counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Alaoui.
Alaoui blocks a head kick by Zambrano. #CL2#
Zambrano rushes Alaoui and presses him up against the cage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Zambrano has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#T1#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Alaoui.
Zambrano can't find room to land a body shot as Alaoui controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zambrano.
Alaoui working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Zambrano prevents a body shot from Alaoui.
Alaoui trying to stall but Zambrano improves his position.
Alaoui lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #TD2#
Zambrano wants the takedown. Alaoui is fighting it off but Zambrano persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Alaoui's guard against the cage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alaoui keeping moving, preventing Zambrano from controlling successfully.
Alaoui has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Zambrano postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zambrano trying to control but Alaoui is working from the bottom.
Zambrano advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Zambrano is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Alaoui looks calm but he's in trouble here. Zambrano gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Alaoui is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Zambrano lets go of the hold and Alaoui can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Darwin Zambrano!
A less than humble Darwin Zambrano misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 133
Date: Apr 03, 2022

#R1#
Ainsworth moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth fires out a quick counter leg kick but Zambrano just manages to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth punishes Zambrano's body with a nice straight punch.
Ainsworth misses with an uppercut. Zambrano saw that one coming.
Ainsworth throws a low kick, looking for Zambrano's leg but Zambrano calmly moves out of range.
Ainsworth moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zambrano moves out of range of the leg kick from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth lands a slapping body shot.
Ainsworth throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ainsworth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ainsworth lunges at Zambrano with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zambrano's hand.
Ainsworth has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Grunt in the buildup to the fight.#CL2#
Zambrano clinches up against the cage.
Zambrano misses with some punches.
Ainsworth lands a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot in the inside from Zambrano.
Zambrano tries to work over Ainsworth's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ainsworth blocks a body shot from Zambrano. #T1#
A short right from Ainsworth.
Still in the clinch, Ainsworth scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Ainsworth manages to break the clinch.
Zambrano moves away from the strike by Ainsworth.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ainsworth. Zambrano does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Zambrano was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ainsworth wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ainsworth lands a body shot.
Ainsworth misses with a low kick.
Ainsworth feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Zambranos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ainsworth with the inside leg kick.
Ainsworth lands a leg kick that knocks Zambrano off balance momentarily.
Zambrano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ainsworth throws a solid leg kick but Zambrano takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ainsworth.
Ainsworth throws a nice outside leg kick.
Zambrano tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ainsworth attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Zambrano has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Ainsworth moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ainsworth is looking to chop away at Zambrano's legs.
Zambrano steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ainsworth.
Wilfred Ainsworth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zambrano walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ainsworth moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Donk. Ainsworth catches Zambrano right on the button with a cross.
Zambrano takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ainsworth will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ainsworth swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Zambrano swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zambrano checks a leg kick nicely.
A jab from Ainsworth does it's job there.
A low kick from Ainsworth misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick but Zambrano moved away.#T3#
Zambrano misses the shot to the body.
Ainsworth avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zambrano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ainsworth wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ainsworth misses with a wild body shot.
Zambrano avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Zambrano fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ainsworth has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Good leg kick by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick
and Zambrano counters with a nice leg kick.
Ainsworth cracks Zambrano with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Zambrano tries to land a body kick
and Ainsworth counters with an outside leg kick.
Ainsworth cracks Zambrano with an open hand slap.
Zambrano digs a good body shot into Ainsworth's ribs.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ainsworth has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zambrano finds it's way round the side to connect with Ainsworth's head.
Zambrano gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Zambrano chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ainsworth can pounce on him.
Ainsworth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zambrano moves away.
Zambrano gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ainsworth jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Ainsworth misses the target.
Ainsworth takes a swing at Zambrano's ribcage but misses.
Donk. Ainsworth catches Zambrano right on the button with a cross.
Ainsworth fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Zambrano is out of range.
Ainsworth lands a jab.
Zambrano's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zambrano avoids the body shot from Ainsworth.
Zambrano misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wilfred Ainsworth dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Ainsworth moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wilfred Ainsworth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ainsworth throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ainsworth just misses with a punch to the body.
Ainsworth is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zambrano can do to turn this around?
Ainsworth will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ainsworth tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Zambrano is able to avoid easily.
Zambrano throws a fast counter high kick but Ainsworth manages to duck under it in time.
A good leg kick by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Zambrano's head.
Ainsworth circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ainsworth throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zambrano stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Zambrano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zambrano lands a head shot.
Zambrano is looking to clinch. #T1#
Zambrano blocks a low kick nicely.
Ainsworth looks for the body kick but Zambrano saw that one coming.
Zambrano lands with a kick to the temple. Ainsworth shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Zambrano's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ainsworth connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Zambrano scrambles back to his feet.
Ainsworth throws a body shot but no joy.
Zambrano has a takedown stuffed.
A quick step to the side and Ainsworth tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zambrano misses with a looping right.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick that is checked
and Zambrano counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wilfred Ainsworth is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Zambrano has taken the fight to the clinch.
Zambrano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zambrano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zambrano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ainsworth backwards.
Ainsworth struggles to land a body shot inside as Zambrano controls his hands.
Zambrano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ainsworth struggles to land a body shot inside as Zambrano controls his hands. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Zambrano avoids the elbow strike from Ainsworth, against the cage.
Zambrano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ainsworths head.
Zambrano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zambrano misses with a body punch.
Zambrano digs a right hand underneath Ainsworth's ribcage. Ainsworth let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ainsworth lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ainsworth lands with a light punch inside.
Ainsworth prevents a body shot from Zambrano.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ainsworth tries a body shot but Zambrano blocks it.
Ainsworth tries to throw a body punch but Zambrano avoids it by throwing Ainsworth back against the cage.
Zambrano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zambrano.
Zambrano has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ainsworth is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ainsworth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ainsworth lands a body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Zambrano.
Zambrano tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ainsworth just stands there and leans against the cage.
Wilfred Ainsworth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darwin Zambrano.
Ainsworth softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3#
Zambrano misses with a punch to the body.
Zambrano working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth is working Zambrano over against the cage.
Ainsworth misses with the head strike.
Ainsworth gets underhooks to prevent Zambrano's takedown attempt.
Still in the clinch, Zambrano scores with a nice short uppercut.
Good body shot from Ainsworth.
Zambrano is breathing heavily.
Ainsworth lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ainsworth lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ainsworth scores with a hook to the body.
Ainsworth struggles to land a body shot inside as Zambrano controls his hands.
Zambrano prevents a body shot from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Ainsworth. #BC#
Ainsworth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ainsworth throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zambrano stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ainsworth digs a good body shot into Zambrano's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zambrano thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
Zambrano on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Zambrano lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ainsworth looks to throw the jab but Zambrano is out of range.
Zambrano looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ainsworth with the inside leg kick.
Zambrano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ainsworth.
Zambrano feints a counter leg kick.
Ainsworth with a nice calf kick.
Ainsworth lands with a shot to the body.
Ainsworth lands with a shot to the body.
Ainsworth tries to work over Zambrano's front leg with a kick but Zambrano checks it.
Ainsworth is looking to wear down Zambrano with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ainsworth. Zambrano does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Zambrano on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zambrano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Zambrano doesn't manage to clinch there - Ainsworth circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wilfred Ainsworth dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Ainsworth swings for the body but Zambrano moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth takes a swing at Zambrano's ribcage but misses.
Zambrano wants to counter with a clinch but Ainsworth pushes him away.
That kick from Ainsworth tenderised Zambrano's leg. Zambrano is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ainsworth jabs Zambrano to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ainsworth connects with a right hand. Zambrano shakes it off.
Zambrano moves away from the strike by Ainsworth.
Zambrano moves forwards but Ainsworth connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ainsworth with the inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zambrano's corner calls for a 1-2. Zambrano obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Zambrano tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ainsworth scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zambrano doesn't seem bothered though.
Ainsworth lands a leg kick that knocks Zambrano off balance momentarily.#T1#
Ainsworth scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Zambrano gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ainsworth moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ainsworth throws a body punch but Zambrano moves out of range.
Zambrano wants to counter with a clinch but Ainsworth pushes him away.
Zambrano tries to work over Ainsworth's front leg with a kick but Ainsworth checks it.
A big left from Ainsworth misses.
Zambrano tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Zambrano misses with a low kick.
Ainsworth lands a front kick.
Ainsworth moves out of range as Zambrano strikes.
Ainsworth attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zambrano.
Good leg kick by Zambrano. #T2#
Ainsworth looks to land a left hand but Zambrano moved out of range nicely.
Zambrano looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ainsworth turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zambrano throws a low kick but Ainsworth moves out of range easily.
Zambrano fails with an attempt to clinch.
Good leg kick by Ainsworth.
That kick from Ainsworth tenderised Zambrano's leg. Zambrano is trying to keep his angry face on.
Zambrano steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ainsworth. That one must have hurt.
Nice shot by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ainsworth lands with a shot to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth drops his hands momentarily and Zambrano takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Zambrano has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Zambrano moves out of range as Ainsworth strikes.
Zambrano looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Darwin Zambrano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Zambrano takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Zambrano bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
An inside leg kick from Zambrano misses.
Zambrano avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ainsworth throws a body shot but no joy.
Ainsworth lands a jab to Zambrano's midsection.
Ainsworth throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zambrano counters with a thumping low kick.
Ainsworth scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick
and Zambrano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ainsworth fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zambrano.
Ainsworth scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zambrano doesn't seem bothered though. #T4#
Zambrano misses with a head kick.
Ainsworth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Zambrano was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Zambrano checks a leg kick nicely.
Zambrano slips under a jab.
Ainsworth attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ainsworth misses the shot to the body.
Ainsworth just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Zambrano was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ainsworth has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Zambrano.
A jab from Ainsworth misses.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick that is checked
and Zambrano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ainsworth!

And that's the end of the fight!
Wilfred Ainsworth showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ainsworth has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wilfred Ainsworth!
After winning the bout, Wilfred Ainsworth thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 123
Date: Feb 27, 2022

#R1#
Zambrano moves out of range as Vujić strikes.
Zambrano feints and then cracks Vujić's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vujić down.
Zambrano moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Zambrano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vujić moves away.
Zambrano fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Zambrano throws a leg kick that is checked#CL#
and Vujić counters by clinching up.
We've been hearing reports that Vujić has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Zambrano lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Vujić pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Zambrano drives through with a takedown into guard.
Zambrano postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vujić is adopting a defensive guard.
My spies in Hare of the Dog Gym inform me that Zambrano has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Vujić avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Zambrano wants to pass the guard but Vujić is keeping the position.
Vujić is pulling down on Zambrano's head to control his posture.
Vujić looking for a sweep. Not yet Vujić, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vujić is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Zambrano drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Vujić manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Zambrano has Vujić in his guard.#REVR#
Vujić has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Zambrano is proving hard to escape from.
Vujić forces his way into half guard.#T2#
Zambrano is pressing down on Vujić's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Vujić stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zambrano swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zambrano working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vujić.
Vujić throws a big right hand that misses.
Vujić controls from within his opponent's guard.
Zambrano looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vujić is one step ahead there.
Zambrano doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Zambrano working for a triangle but Vujić defends it easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zambrano is on top in guard. #REVB#
Zambrano wants to control from the top but Vujić keeps moving.
Vujić utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vujić wants to sweep here but Zambrano controlling him for the moment.
Vujić keeping full guard, as Zambrano tries to pass. #SUB2#
Zambrano has gone for a leg lock! Vujić slips out almost immediately though and dives into Zambrano's guard.#REVR##T4##SUB2#
Zambrano looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Vujić has picked Zambrano up and slammed him! Zambrano can't keep hold of the triangle and Vujić manages to pass to side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Zambrano is trying to get back to half guard.
Zambrano wants to control but Vujić postures up.
Zambrano is looking to regain half guard here but Vujić keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zambrano is being controlled here.
Zambrano manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darwin Zambrano dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Zambrano moves in looking to clinch but Vujić pushes him off.
Vujić tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Zambrano manages to circle out of the way.
Zambrano takes a swing at Vujić's ribcage but misses.
Zambrano wants to land a leg kick but Vujić is out of range. #CL2#
Zambrano closes the distance and pushes Vujić back into the cage.
Zambrano keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vujić's efforts to push away.
Vujić lands with a left to the head.
Vujić wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Zambrano manages to break the clinch.
Vujić's corner calls for a 1-2. Vujić obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT#It looks like Darwin Zambrano has been cut.
Vujić is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zambrano.
Zambrano darts in looking for a takedown but Vujić gets double underhooks and turns Zambrano into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vujić keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Vujić moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Vujić stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vujić wants it to stay on the feet.
Zambrano looks for a takedown but Vujić sprawls well.
Krsto Vujić has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darwin Zambrano.#T1#
Vujić blocks a low kick nicely.
Zambrano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vujić.
Zambrano misses with a kick to the body. #TD2#
Zambrano dives in and scores a takedown into Vujić's guard.
Vujić 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.
Vujić looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Vujić's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Zambrano looking to sit in guard and control but Vujić gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T2#
Zambrano looking for a sweep. Not yet Zambrano, not yet. #SUB2#
Zambrano throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Vujić escapes and throws Zambrano's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Zambrano is looking for a sweep.
Zambrano is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Zambrano wants to control but Vujić is keeping busy.
Zambrano is looking to improve his position.
Zambrano is staying active underneath Vujić, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3##SUB2#
Zambrano actively working from the bottom here.
Zambrano tries to roll over but Vujić keeps him under control.
Still in half guard, Vujić seems content to control.
Zambrano is not content to let Vujić control the position.
Darwin Zambrano has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Zambrano looking for submissions off his back.
Vujić prevents Zambrano from improving his position.
Zambrano trying to control from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ground and pound from Vujić.
Vujić lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Zambrano moves into full guard.
Vujić advances position into side control!
Zambrano tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zambrano manages to work his way to half guard, despite Vujić's best efforts.
Zambrano wants to sweep but Vujić has passed to side control!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Krsto Vujić will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Darwin Zambrano's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Zambrano misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zambrano. That's going to slow Vujić down.
Zambrano cracks Vujić with a right hand to the side of the head.
Zambrano's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Vujić connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Zambrano scrambles back to his feet.
Zambrano dives in for a single leg takedown but Vujić sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Zambrano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zambrano throws a leg kick #CL#
and Vujić moves into the clinch.
Vujić blocks an uppercut.
Zambrano tries to pull guard but Vujić holds him up against the cage and eventually Zambrano drops back down to his feet. #BC#
Vujić breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zambrano tries to clinch but Vujić moves out of range.
Vujić takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Vujić lands with a straight right. Zambrano didn't see that one coming.
Zambrano tries to clinch but Vujić moves out of range.
Zambrano lands with a right hand. #T1#
Nice takedown defense from Vujić. No joy for Zambrano on that attempt.
Krsto Vujić has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darwin Zambrano.
Zambrano moves away from the strike by Vujić.
Vujić throws out a loose jab but Zambrano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vujić connects with a nice looking jab.
Zambrano looks to score with a jab to the body but Vujić is just out of range.
As Zambrano tries to get set, Vujić tries to push him back and clinch up but Zambrano manages to avoid the attempt.
Vujić misses with the combination.
Vujić steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zambrano.
A telegraphed right hand from Vujić misses the target.
Zambrano looks for a takedown but Vujić sprawls well.
Zambrano throws a jab when Vujić was well out of range.
Nice body punch from Vujić.
Zambrano digs a good hook to Vujić's body. #T2#
Zambrano shoots and misses #CL#
and Vujić counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Vujić.
A short right from Zambrano on the inside.
Vujić tries to break the clinch but Zambrano is controlling the position.
Zambrano is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zambrano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Vujić breaks the clinch.
Vujić avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vujić checks a low kick from Zambrano.
Vujić avoids the body shot from Zambrano.
Zambrano scores with a head kick. Vujić tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Decent striking displayed by Zambrano there.
Zambrano misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Vujić is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Zambrano.
Vujić takes a swing at Zambrano's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Zambrano moves in looking to clinch but Vujić pushes him off.
Vujić is looking to counter the offense by Zambrano and move into the clinch.
Zambrano looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Vujić seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Vujić dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vujić fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zambrano manages to avoid it.
Zambrano shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Vujić counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
Vujić escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Krsto Vujić is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zambrano misses with a hook. Vujić ducked under it nicely.
Vujić throws a hook but Zambrano avoids it easily.
Vujić connects with a body shot.
Zambrano scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Zambrano misses with an uppercut. Vujić saw that one coming.
Vujić blocks the body kick.
Zambrano misses with a body shot #CL#
and Vujić counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T4#
Zambrano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Vujić's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zambrano tries to clinch but Vujić is having none of it.
Zambrano with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Vujić to score with a decent uppercut.
Krsto Vujić is winning the standup battle so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vujić throws a lazy right hand but Zambrano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Darwin Zambrano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zambrano explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Vujić misses with an uppercut
and Zambrano counters with a solid body kick.
Zambrano throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Vujić throws a hook to the side of Zambrano's head but Zambrano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zambrano tries to close the distance and clinch but Vujić swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zambrano connects with an inside leg kick.
Vujić avoids the head kick by Zambrano.
Zambrano slips under a jab from Vujić.
A jab lands there for Zambrano.

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 Krsto Vujić.
Well Vujić has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Krsto Vujić!
Our winner, Krsto Vujić, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 118
Date: Feb 11, 2022

#R1#
Zambrano swings for the body but Parker moves out of range.
Parker lands a lovely overhand right.
Zambrano shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Parker counters with a flying knee. Nice. #CL#
Parker closes the distance and pushes Zambrano back into the cage.
Zambrano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zambrano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Parker backwards.
Parker lands a nice uppercut.
Zambrano misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zambrano.
Zambrano lands an uppercut.
Zambrano swings wildly with an uppercut but Parker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Parker blocks a body shot from Zambrano. #TD2#
Zambrano pulls guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zambrano looking to control.
Parker controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1##SUB2#
Zambrano is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Parker defends well.#SUB2#
Zambrano had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Parker defends it easily.
Zambrano keeping moving, preventing Parker from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Zambrano looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Zambrano bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Parker's guard. #REVB#
Zambrano told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zambrano working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Parker keeping moving, preventing Zambrano from controlling successfully. #T2#
Parker 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.
Zambrano passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Parker can't do much from the bottom here.
Parker tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Zambrano wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Parker regains half guard, as Zambrano was trying to land strikes. #SUB2#
Zambrano is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Parker defends it well.
Parker blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zambrano. #T3#
Zambrano thows a huge punch but Parker dodges it nicely. #SUB2#
Zambrano is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Zambrano is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Zambrano wants to lay and pray for a moment but Parker keeps working.
Zambrano working Parker over with strikes. #SUB2#
Zambrano is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Parker tries to roll over but Zambrano keeps him under control.#T4#
Zambrano trying to pass the guard but Parker defending well.
Zambrano prevents Parker from improving his position.
Zambrano works his foot free and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Zambrano goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Parker is on top in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zambrano is on top in guard. #REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darwin Zambrano dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Zambrano doesn't manage to clinch there - Parker circles away.
Parker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zambrano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zambrano takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That kick from Parker tenderised Zambrano's leg. Zambrano is trying to keep his angry face on.
Parker with a nice calf kick.
Zambrano on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Parker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Parker works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Parker connects with a right hand. Zambrano shakes it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zambrano moves out of range of the body kick.#CL#
Parker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zambrano, pushing him back against the cage.
Parker blocks a body shot from Zambrano.
Parker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zambrano. #T1#
Zambrano working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zambrano is looking to take this one to the mat.
Zambrano blocks an uppercut.
Zambrano has Parker pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Parker manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Parker lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Parker fails to land.
Parker swings wildly with an uppercut but Zambrano uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Zambrano fails to land.
Parker misses with a body punch.
Parker lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zambrano tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Parker smiles and moves away.
Jacob Parker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darwin Zambrano.
Parker throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Parker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Parker backing away here, and Zambrano unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Parker throws the kick towards the body but Zambrano avoids it.#T2#
Parker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zambrano manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Parker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Parker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Parker just misses with a punch to the body.
Parker throws a push kick but Zambrano slaps the foot to one side.
A little jabbing left from Zambrano on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zambrano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Parker delivers a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Parker misses with the body kick
and Zambrano counters with a nice body shot.
Zambrano blocks a jab.
A little jabbing left from Zambrano on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Parker connects with a body shot.
Parker is looking to wear down Zambrano with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#CL#
Parker clinches up with Zambrano and pushes him back against the cage.
Parker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zambrano backwards. #T3#
Zambrano goes for a takedown attempt but Parker pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Parker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick from Parker misses
and Zambrano counters with an inside leg kick.
Parker scores with a hook to the body. Zambrano takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Parker throws a half hearted mid kick.
Zambrano takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zambrano misses with a low kick.
Zambrano walks into a stiff left hand from Parker.
Parker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zambrano doesn't seem bothered though.
Parker throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Jacob Parker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Parker takes a kick to the side of the head.
A big right from Zambrano misses.
Jacob Parker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Parker connects with a body shot.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zambrano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jacob Parker is winning the standup battle so far.
Zambrano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zambrano tries to land a leg kick but Parker saw it coming and moves away.
Parker looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Zambrano walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Parker's corner calls for a 1-2. Parker obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A punch combination from Parker misses.
Zambrano wants to clinch.
Zambrano sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacob Parker dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Parker scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Zambrano rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Parker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Zambrano gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Zambrano digs a right hand into Parker's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Parker's gas tank.
Parker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Parker stops a takedown attempt from Zambrano.
Zambrano prevents a body shot from Parker.
A left hand lands to the body for Zambrano.
Parker working aggressively here.
Parker misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Zambrano fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Parker.
Parker lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zambrano backwards.
Parker scores with a hook to the body.
Zambrano working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zambrano blocks an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Parker. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Zambrano fails to land.
Jacob Parker has scored more points in the clinch so far.#TD2#
Zambrano pulls guard. #SUB2#
Zambrano looking for subs off his back but Parker has passed one foot through into half guard.
Zambrano takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zambrano is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Parker's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Parker's back!#SUB2#
Zambrano is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Parker has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Parker fending off the submission attempt from Zambrano.
Parker controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad spot. #T2##SUB2#
Zambrano is cranking Parker's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Parker! He's tightened the choke and Parker is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Darwin Zambrano!
After the fight, Darwin Zambrano was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 109
Date: Jan 12, 2022

#R1#
Barkley throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Zambrano lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Barkley throws a half hearted mid kick.
Barkley with the inside leg kick.
Barkley on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Barkley scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT#It looks like Darwin Zambrano has been cut.
A bone on bone clash there as Zambrano blocks the leg kick.
Zambrano is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Barkley with a body shot.
Barkley misses the jab.
Barkley scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL2#
Zambrano gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Zambrano digs a right hand into Barkley's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Barkley's gas tank.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zambrano lands with a short punch from the clinch. #TD2#
Zambrano pulls guard.
Barkley has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Zambrano working a defensive guard here.
Zambrano throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #T1##SUB2#
Zambrano looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Zambrano is looking for a triangle but Barkley pushes his legs off easily.
Zambrano has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Zambrano is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Barkley wants to get up but he can't break Zambrano's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Zambrano keeping full guard, as Barkley tries to pass.
Barkley tries to stand but Zambrano is controlling from the bottom.
Zambrano bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Barkley's guard. #REVB##T2##SUB2#
Zambrano drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Barkley manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Zambrano has Barkley in his guard.#REVR#
Barkley would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
Zambrano throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Zambrano looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T3##SUB2#
Zambrano looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Zambrano wants to control but Barkley passes easily into half guard.
Barkley wants to stand up but Zambrano is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Zambrano actively working from the bottom here.
Barkley wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Zambrano is trying to control but can't.
Barkley wants to stand up but Zambrano is controlling the position.
Barkley is thwarting Zambrano's attempts to control the position.
Barkley tries to stand but can't do so whilst Zambrano controls his leg. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barkley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barkley misses with a looping right.
And Zambrano responds with a good body kick, but Barkley manages to step out the way in time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Darwin Zambrano will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Darwin Zambrano's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Barkley tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zambrano paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Barkley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zambrano slips under a jab.
Barkley misses the shot to the body.
Zambrano only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Barkley throws an off balance right hand
and Zambrano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zambrano slips under a jab from Barkley.
Zambrano let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Barkley tries to clinch
and Zambrano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barkley throws a half hearted mid kick.
Zambrano doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Zambrano lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barkley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barkley throws a leg kick but Zambrano sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Barkley works Zambrano's body with a nice hook.
Barkley misses with a left hand
and Zambrano counters with a nice kick to the body. #T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Barkley.
Barkley throws a looping overhand right but Zambrano ducks down to avoid it.
Zambrano steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Zambrano keeps the fight on the outside.
Barkley lands with a thumping leg kick.
Barkley misses the shot to the body.
Zambrano throws a hook to the side of Barkley's head but Barkley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barkley throws a front kick that sends Zambrano stumbling back into the cage.
Nick Barkley is winning the standup battle so far.
Barkley lands with a good body shot.
Barkley tries a head kick but it misses.
Barkley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zambrano.
Barkley misses with a looping right.#CL2#
Zambrano clinches. #T2##BC#
Barkley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barkley swings widly with a right hand
and Zambrano counters with a nice low kick that buckles Barkley's knee momentarily.
Barkley throws a body shot but no joy.
Barkley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barkley takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Barkley wants to slow Zambrano down by chopping away at his legs.
Zambrano counters with a body kick.
Barkley tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Zambrano is able to avoid easily.
A low kick lands for Zambrano.
Zambrano swats away the attempt to clinch by Barkley.
Zambrano throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Barkley is looking to counter punch.
Barkley fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Barkley takes a swing at Zambrano's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Barkley misses with a body kick.
Zambrano swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zambrano checks a low kick from Barkley.
A jab from Barkley misses.
Barkley tries to clinch but Zambrano moves out of range.
Zambrano on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Barkley throws the kick towards the body but Zambrano avoids it.
A low kick lands for Barkley.
A chopping leg kick lands by Barkley.
Zambrano finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Zambrano checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nice jab there from Barkley.
Barkley misses the body punch
and Zambrano counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Zambrano misses with an attempted mid kick.
Zambrano ducks under a wild hook from Barkley.
Zambrano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barkley.
Zambrano feints a counter leg kick.
Barkley throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Zambrano counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zambrano on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barkley. Barkley obviously looking to wear him down.
Barkley throws an overhand right that lands on Zambrano's shoulder, as Zambrano tries to avoid the shot.
Barkley wants to land a leg kick but Zambrano is out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Zambrano checks a leg kick.
Nick Barkley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barkley tries to bum rush Zambrano with a series of wild strikes but Zambrano uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Barkley tries to clinch but Zambrano is having none of it.
Good shot there by Barkley.#CUT#That has opened up Darwin Zambrano's cut even more.
Barkley throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Zambrano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Barkley dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Darwin Zambrano's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Barkley misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Zambrano to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC2#Barkley is rocked!
Barkley throws a leg kick
and Zambrano rattles Barkley with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Barkley tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Zambrano dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Barkley stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Darwin Zambrano!
A less than humble Darwin Zambrano misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 102
Date: Dec 15, 2021

#R1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Beam.
Beam lands a glancing blow to the side of Zambrano's head.#CUT2#It looks like Darwin Zambrano has been cut.
Beam uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zambrano.
Beam throws a jab when Zambrano was well out of range.
Beam slips a jab from Zambrano.
Beam bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Zambrano's head.
Beam misses with a body kick.
Beam throws a series of punches but Zambrano moves out of range.
Beam throws a right hand that Zambrano ducks under and follows up with a left that Zambrano also avoids with ease.
Zambrano lands a jab to the nose.
Beam's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zambrano under the eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zambrano lands with a shot to the body. #T1#
Zambrano moves in looking to clinch but Beam pushes him off.
Beam looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Beam will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Zambrano ducks under a wild hook from Beam.
Beam tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zambrano swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zambrano thinks about countering with a head kick.
Zambrano blocks a head kick by Beam.
Beam jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've been hearing reports that Zambrano has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Beam throws an off balance right hand
and Zambrano counters with a leg kick. #TD2#
Beam changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Zambrano looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Beam landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
You can see the frustration on Zambrano's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Beam passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Zambrano!
Zambrano sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T2#
Beam lands strikes from half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zambrano has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Beam is working away from the top position though.
Zambrano manages to get to full guard.
Beam trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Beam thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Zambrano working a defensive guard here.
Beam trying to control but Zambrano is working from the bottom.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB#
Zambrano is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Beam defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beam scoring with some ground and pound. #T3##SUB#
Beam avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Zambrano trying to keep a closed guard but Beam is proving a slippery customer.
Beam pushes down on Zambrano's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Beam wants to pass the guard but Zambrano is defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Zambrano manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Beam with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zambrano trying to keep a closed guard but Beam is proving a slippery customer.
Beam postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
Beam pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zambrano is keeping the position for now.
Zambrano not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Beam has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Beam passes Zambrano's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Beam looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Zambrano is defending against the submission attempts here by Beam.
Zambrano manages to get to full guard.
Beam wants to control from the top but Zambrano keeps moving.
Beam wanted to stand there but Zambrano had control of the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Beam dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Darwin Zambrano's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Zambrano digs a good body shot into Beam's ribs.#TD2#
Beam closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Zambrano to the mat! Zambrano manages to get full guard.

Zambrano pushes Beam off and scrambles back to his feet.
Beam moves away from the strike by Zambrano.
Zambrano bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Beam's head backwards.
Jim Beam seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zambrano blocks a jab.
Zambrano thinks about countering with a head kick.
Zambrano throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beam tries to move into range but Zambrano moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT#It looks like Jim Beam has been cut.
Beam on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zambrano. Zambrano obviously looking to wear him down. #TD2#
Beam shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Zambrano's guard.#T1#
Beam cracks Zambrano with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Zambrano is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Zambrano looking for a sweep. Not yet Zambrano, not yet.
Beam distracts Zambrano with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Beam trying to control but Zambrano is working from the bottom.
Zambrano utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Beam looking to sit in guard and control but Zambrano gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Zambrano avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Beam has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zambrano can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2#
Zambrano pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Beam is keeping the position for now.
Beam keeping moving, preventing Zambrano from controlling successfully.
Beam manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zambrano manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB#
Zambrano looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Zambrano working for a triangle but Beam defends it easily.
Beam pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zambrano is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Zambrano is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3#
Beam landing with the ground and pound.
Beam postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Beam stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zambrano swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Beam cracks Zambrano with a solid left hand.
Zambrano looking to control.
Beam in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Beam throwing strikes from guard but Zambrano blocks nicely.
Beam trying to control but Zambrano is working from the bottom.
Beam is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T4#
Beam slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
Beam wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Zambrano, who protects the arm well.
Zambrano pushes Beam away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Beam gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Zambrano on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Beam thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Zambrano is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Beam off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Beam defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Zambrano's arms. #SUB#
Zambrano has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Beam has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darwin Zambrano dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Beam ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zambrano moves away.
Zambrano lunges at Beam with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Beam's hand. #TD2#
Beam closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Zambrano did well to prevent Beam getting side control.
Zambrano has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Beam is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Beam is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zambrano is just riding it out for now. Beam eventually gives up the hold.
Jim Beam has got the better of the ground game so far.
Beam trying to pass the guard but Zambrano defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beam working over Zambrano with some ground and pound. Zambrano looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB2#
Beam is trying to work for a kimura but Zambrano is defending well. #T1#
Zambrano on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Zambrano is looking for a sweep. Beam is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Beam working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB2#
Beam 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.
Zambrano is trying to maintain the position but Beam is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beam stops Zambrano from getting back to his feet. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Beam prevents Zambrano from improving his position.
Zambrano has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Beam is working away from the top position though.
Zambrano regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Zambrano is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Beam lands a couple of elbows.
Zambrano looking to hit a scissor sweep but Beam is one step ahead there.
Beam trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Beam is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3#
Zambrano 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.
Beam scoring with punches to the head and body.
Beam throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Zambrano is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Beam defends well.#SUB#
Zambrano working for submissions but it's allowed Beam to get to half guard.
Zambrano is looking to control Beam's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Zambrano avoid being mounted?
Zambrano is looking to improve his position. #T4#
Zambrano on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Beam is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Zambrano!
Zambrano is trying to escape the mount.
Beam pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Beam lands a big shot there that rocks Zambrano but he's holding on and managing to survive for now. #SUB2#
Beam swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Zambrano is now in Beam's guard. A big mistake from Beam there, giving up the dominant position!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Beam escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zambrano gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Beam is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Beam comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Beam has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Beam!
In his post fight interview, Jim Beam started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 92
Date: Oct 27, 2021

#R1#
Zambrano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McGuire throws a wild body kick that Zambrano sees coming a mile off.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zambrano! But no joy.
Jab from McGuire.
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zambrano was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.
McGuire looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That kick from McGuire tenderised Zambrano's leg. Zambrano is trying to keep his angry face on.
A left and a right from McGuire both land. Nice combination.
McGuire misses with a low kick.
Zambrano follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Good standup being displayed there by McGuire as he connects with a hook.
Zambrano wants to clinch up but McGuire keeps it at a distance.
Zambrano moves out of range as McGuire strikes.
Zambrano now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Zambrano avoids the head kick by McGuire.
Zambrano lands with a good body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGuire misses with a low kick.
Zambrano lands with a thumping leg kick.
Landon McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from McGuire finds it's way through Zambrano's defenses. #T1#
McGuire takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McGuire appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
McGuire seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
McGuire defending well as Zambrano loads up on a big left hand.
Zambrano has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A leg kick checked by McGuire.
McGuire ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Zambrano tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Zambrano takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McGuire moves out of range of the body kick from Zambrano.
Zambrano misses with a combination #TD#
and McGuire counters with a nice double leg into side control. Zambrano won't be happy with that.
Zambrano wants to get back to his feet but McGuire is dominant here and he's now got Zambrano's back!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zambrano looking very determined here, making life difficult for McGuire.
McGuire not allowing Zambrano to control his hands. #SUB#
McGuire tightening his grip on Zambrano, looking for the choke. #T2#
Zambrano rolls, trying to escape but McGuire keeps control of the position.
Zambrano breaks McGuire's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
McGuire keeping moving, preventing Zambrano from controlling successfully.
Zambrano trying to move into half guard but instead McGuire has managed to sweep!#REVR##SUB2#
Zambrano is looking for a triangle here but McGuire uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Zambrano tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Zambrano tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Zambrano bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Zambrano trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but McGuire manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Zambrano looking to hit a scissor sweep but McGuire is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Zambrano is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McGuire is aware though and is defending well.
Zambrano looking to control. #T4#
Zambrano looking to hit a scissor sweep but McGuire is one step ahead there.
McGuire trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zambrano is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Zambrano wants to stand up but McGuire is controlling him. #SUB2#
Zambrano has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. McGuire is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Zambrano.
Zambrano taking punishment in the form of punches.
Zambrano tries to bench press McGuire off him but McGuire keeps the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Landon McGuire dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Zambrano tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McGuire is able to avoid easily.#CL#
McGuire darts in and clinches Zambrano up against the cage.
Zambrano tries a body shot but McGuire blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zambrano.
Zambrano misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire lands a hook that snaps the head of Zambrano backwards.
McGuire is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zambrano can do to turn this around?
McGuire is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Zambrano gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Zambrano working aggressively here. #BC2#
Zambrano breaks from the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zambrano looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McGuire throws a leg kick but Zambrano sees it coming and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zambrano tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McGuire paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McGuire fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zambrano has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McGuire scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT#It looks like Darwin Zambrano has been cut.#CL#
McGuire clinches.
Zambrano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGuire backwards. #T1#
McGuire blocks an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from McGuire as the two fighters clinch.
McGuire pushes Zambrano back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zambrano tries to throw a body punch but McGuire avoids it by throwing Zambrano back against the cage.
McGuire lands a body shot in the clinch.
McGuire misses with the head strike.
Zambrano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zambrano tries a body shot but McGuire blocks it.
McGuire prevents a body shot from Zambrano.
Zambrano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zambrano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Zambrano controls the action.
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Zambrano controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGuire.
Zambrano misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGuire misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zambrano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zambrano misses with a punch to the body.
Zambrano lands a body shot in the clinch. #TD#
McGuire lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuire missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T2#
Zambrano is trying to maintain the position but McGuire is very close to passing his half guard.
Zambrano is trying to control but McGuire manages to pass to mount!
Zambrano really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Landon McGuire overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zambrano is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
McGuire wants to control the pace but Zambrano is squirming around nicely. #T3#
Zambrano is trying to stand up.
Zambrano is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Zambrano tries to hold on but McGuire pushes him away.
McGuire breaks from Zambrano's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Zambrano wants to control but McGuire is having none of it.
McGuire lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
McGuire cracks Zambrano with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zambrano tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T4#
Zambrano tries to hold on but McGuire pushes him away.
Zambrano is desperately trying to improve his position but McGuire has a good base and remains in mount.
Zambrano keeps trying to improve his position.
McGuire looking to control but Zambrano is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Zambrano tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McGuire with good strikes from the mount here!
Zambrano tries to hold on but McGuire pushes him away.
Zambrano sneaks a leg under to get to half 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!
Zambrano wants to improve his position but McGuire is controlling well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Landon McGuire dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Darwin Zambrano's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
McGuire swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Zambrano clinches up against the cage.
Zambrano prevents a body shot from McGuire.
Zambrano lands with a right to the head.
Zambrano misses with a punch to the body.
Zambrano throws a punch but it's blocked by McGuire.
A short right from Zambrano.
McGuire digs a right hand into Zambrano's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Zambrano's gas tank.
A short uppercut from Zambrano.
McGuire scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGuire.
A short right from McGuire on the inside.
Zambrano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zambrano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire lands a right hand.
McGuire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGuire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGuire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGuire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zambrano misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zambrano's elbow.
McGuire prevents a body shot from Zambrano.
A short body shot lands from Zambrano as the two fighters clinch.
Zambrano misses with a body punch.
Zambrano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zambrano.
Zambrano presses McGuire against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Zambrano tries to work over McGuire's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zambrano blocks a body shot from McGuire.
A nice left hand lands by McGuire.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McGuire.
Zambrano has a couple of punches blocked by McGuire.
Zambrano can't get the takedown.
Zambrano takes a shot to the head.
Zambrano tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
McGuire cracks Zambrano with a nice body shot.
Zambrano misses with a punch on the inside.
Zambrano tries to work over McGuire's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
A shot in the inside from McGuire.
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Zambrano controls the action.
McGuire's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire scores with a hook to the body.
Zambrano takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
Zambrano tries to throw a body punch but McGuire avoids it by throwing Zambrano back against the cage. #TD#
McGuire manages to pull guard.
Zambrano with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Zambrano is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but McGuire has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Zambrano is looking to defend but McGuire has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Zambrano! McGuire pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Zambrano taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Landon McGuire!
Landon McGuire decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 82
Date: Sep 04, 2021

#R1#
Zambrano throws a leg kick
and Zambrano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zambrano swings widly with a right hand
and Zambrano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Jukassa throws a body shot but no joy.
Zambrano attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A counter left hand to the body from Jukassa misses its target.
Jukassa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jukassa checks a leg kick.
Jukassa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jukassa sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#T1#
Jukassa throws the left hand but Zambrano avoids the punch easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Jukassa checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jukassa scores with a body shot.
Zambrano shoots in for a takedown but Jukassa shows good takedown defense.
Jukassa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL2#
Zambrano gets a clinch.
Jukassa scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2#
Jukassa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zambranos head.
Jukassa is trying to force a seperation but Zambrano has the dominant position.
A right handed body shot lands from Zambrano.
Jukassa wants to get back to striking at distance but Zambrano won't allow it.
Zambrano wants to stall.
Zambrano changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jukassa fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jukassa blocks a head kick by Zambrano.
Jukassa is looking to counter punch.
Zambrano darts in trying to clinch
and Jukassa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Zambrano thinking.
Zambrano throws a poor cross that misses
and Jukassa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jukassa is looking to wear down Zambrano with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T3#
Jukassa tests Zambrano's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zambrano tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Jukassa to counter with a crisp jab.
Zambrano tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Zambrano gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jukassa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #CUT#It looks like Darwin Zambrano has been cut.
Jukassa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jukassa lands with a right to the head.
Zambrano throws a punch but it's blocked by Jukassa. #BC2#
Zambrano breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zambrano with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jukassa counters with a nice body shot.
Zett Jukassa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darwin Zambrano.#T4#
Zambrano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jukassa misses with a wild body shot.
Jukassa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zambrano at a distance. #CL2#
Jukassa tries to keep at a distance but Zambrano has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jukassa misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jukassa.
Jukassa is trying to break the clinch but Zambrano has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Zambrano on the inside.
Jukassa tries to throw a body punch but Zambrano avoids it by throwing Jukassa back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zambrano.
A short right from Jukassa.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zett Jukassa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Darwin Zambrano's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Jukassa keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Zambrano throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Zambrano misses with an uppercut.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zambrano. That's going to slow Jukassa down.
Darwin Zambrano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zambrano tries to clinch but Jukassa moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zambrano lands a leg kick that knocks Jukassa off balance momentarily.
Zambrano tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jukassa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Zambrano misses with a hook. Jukassa ducked under it nicely.
Jukassa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zambrano can do to turn this around?
A lazy body kick from Zambrano
and Jukassa counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jukassa with a poor takedown
and Zambrano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jukassa connects with a crisp jab.
Zambrano throws a big shot that misses.
Zambrano comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T2#
Zambrano throws a leg kick but Jukassa moved away.
Zambrano throws a head kick but Jukassa moves out of range.
It looked like Jukassa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zambrano wants to clinch but Jukassa slips to the side
and Jukassa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jukassa misses with a straight left.
Zambrano wants to clinch
and Jukassa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Zambrano thinking.
Zambrano misses with a lunging right hand
and Jukassa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T3##CL2#
Zambrano has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jukassa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zambrano tries for a takedown but Jukassa manages to get underhooks.
A short right from Zambrano on the inside.
Zambrano lands with a left to the head.
Jukassa tries to work over Zambrano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jukassa has a couple of punches blocked by Zambrano.
Zambrano lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC#
Jukassa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zambrano throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jukassa.
Zambrano pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jukassa is out of range and Zambrano settles back down.
It looked like Jukassa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zambrano pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T4#
Zambrano does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #KD2#
Zambrano throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Jukassa stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Zambrano follows into mount! #ROC2#Jukassa is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Zett Jukassa has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zambrano landing strikes, looking to finish!
Oh Jukassa is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Zambrano moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Jukassa has worked his arm free - good work by Jukassa!
Jukassa is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Zambrano is controlling him well.#SUB2#
Zambrano tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Zambrano has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jukassa seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB2#
Zambrano goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Jukassa has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Zambrano but great work by Jukassa.#SU#
Jukassa stands up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darwin Zambrano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Zambrano throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jukassa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jukassa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zambrano.
A head kick by Zambrano misses
and Jukassa counters with a left to the body.
Zambrano throws a lazy body kick
and Jukassa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zambrano takes one to the chin there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zambrano is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Jukassa blocks a head kick by Zambrano.
It looked like Jukassa was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Zambrano.
Jukassa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zambrano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zambrano throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jukassa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fighters circling - Jukassa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zambrano misses with a right hand
and Jukassa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Zambrano lands with a straight right. Jukassa didn't see that one coming.
Zambrano takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Zambrano throws a sloppy head kick and Jukassa moves out of range easily.
Jukassa swats away the attempt to clinch by Zambrano.
Jukassa throwing a counter right hand but Zambrano manages to avoid it.
Zambrano looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A counter left hand to the body from Jukassa misses its target.#T3#
Zambrano looks to throw the jab but Jukassa is out of range.
Jukassa swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Zambrano has his takedown stuffed
and Jukassa counters with a straight right hand.
Zambrano throws a right hand that misses
and Jukassa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Zambrano thinking.
Zambrano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jukassa.
A little feinted left hand from Jukassa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zambrano walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jukassa checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jukassa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4#
Zambrano wants to clinch.
Zambrano throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zambrano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jukassa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zambrano closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Jukassa to counter with a crisp jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zett Jukassa showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jukassa has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zett Jukassa!
Zett Jukassa bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 76
Date: Aug 07, 2021

#R1#
Filth throws a poor cross that misses
and Zambrano counters with a straight right hand.
Zambrano takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Filth looks to land a left hand but Zambrano moved out of range nicely.
Zambrano appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Filth waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zambrano.
Zambrano throws a quick counter kick to the body but Filth avoids it.
Filth scores with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Filth. Zambrano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Filth throws out a loose jab but Zambrano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zambrano has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Zambrano fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Filth misses with a lunging right hand
and Zambrano counters with a stiff right hand.
Filth throws an off balance right hand
and Zambrano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zambrano connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T1#
Zambrano walks into a jab.
Filth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Filth misses with a lunging right hand
and Zambrano counters with an inside leg kick.
Filth swings for the body but Zambrano moves out of range.
Zambrano looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Filth lands a body shot.
Filth with a jab.
Filth pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zambrano avoids the body shot from Filth. #T2#
Zambrano moves in looking to clinch but Filth pushes him off.
Zambrano walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A jab from Filth finds it's way through Zambrano's defenses.
Obama Filth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Filth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zambrano moves away.
Zambrano fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - Filth throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zambrano feints and then cracks Filth's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Filth down.
A jab from Filth does it's job there.
A big left from Filth misses.
Zambrano swings widly with a right hand
and Filth cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Zambrano avoids the body shot from Filth.
Zambrano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Filth.
Obama Filth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed right hand from Filth misses the target.
Zambrano throws a quick counter head kick but Filth was just out of range.
Filth misses the shot to the body.
Filth throws a hook but Zambrano blocks it.
Filth misses the shot to the body.
Filth displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zambrano.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Filth! But no joy.
Filth lands with a cross.
Zambrano throws a half hearted mid kick.#T4#
Zambrano ducks under a wild hook from Filth.
Filth misses with a hook
and Zambrano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Filth jabs at Zambrano's body.
Filth lands a jab to the nose.
Filth scores with a shot to the body.
Zambrano takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Filth lands with a shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Filth darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT2#It looks like Darwin Zambrano has been cut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zambrano looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Obama Filth dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Darwin Zambrano's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Zambrano lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The fighters circle momentarily. Filth darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Zambrano throws a head kick that misses.
Filth looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Filth misses with an uppercut. Zambrano saw that one coming.
Obama Filth seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Filth throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Filth throws a sloppy body shot
and Zambrano counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zambrano moves away from the strike by Filth.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zambrano.
Filth misses the jab.
Zambrano looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Zambrano throws a body kick that misses. #T1#
Filth looks to land a right hand but Zambrano moved out of range.
Filth scores with a nice strike.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Zambrano might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Nice shot by Filth.
Zambrano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Filth.
Filth misses with a looping right.
Filth has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zambrano takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Filth misses with a lunging right hand
and Zambrano counters with an outside leg kick. #CL#
Zambrano has closed the distance and engaged Filth in a clinch.
Zambrano working aggressively here.
Zambrano wants a takedown but no success here. #BC2#
Filth's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Filth digs a good body shot into Zambrano's ribs.#T2#
Zambrano misses with a head kick.
Filth changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Filth looks to throw the jab but Zambrano is out of range.
Zambrano misses with a takedown
letting Filth counter with a right hand.
Filth misses with a hook to the body
and Zambrano makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Filth throws a hook to the side of Zambrano's head but Zambrano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice shot lands for Filth.
Filth misses with a straight right. #T3#
Filth swings for the body but Zambrano moves out of range.
Filth lands a nice shot to the body.
Zambrano with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Filth to score with a decent uppercut.
Filth scores with a crisp jab that stopped Zambrano in his tracks.
Nice defenses there by Zambrano.
Filth throws a body shot but no joy.
Zambrano throws a hook but Filth blocks it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zambrano.
Filth getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Filth misses with a hook
and Zambrano finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.#T4#
Filth blocks a head kick by Zambrano.
Filth is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Filth throws a looping overhand right but Zambrano ducks down to avoid it.
Zambrano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Filth.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Filth circles away from the clinch attempt.
Filth looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zambrano slips under a jab.
Filth looks to land a right hand but Zambrano moved out of range.
Zambrano tries to close the distance and clinch up but Filth swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Filth misses with a hook
and Zambrano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zambrano takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Obama Filth showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Darwin Zambrano's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Zambrano takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Filth throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zambrano takes a jab right on the kisser.
Zambrano lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Zambrano throws a lazy head kick
and Filth counters with a nice body shot.
Zambrano slips under a jab.
Zambrano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Filth is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Zambrano with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zambrano lands with an overhand left.
Filth jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zambrano misses with a looping right.#T1#
Zambrano takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Filth bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Filth misses with a hook.
Zambrano swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Filth. Zambrano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zambrano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Filth.
Zambrano motions for Filth to come forward. Zambrano throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A good leg kick by Zambrano.
Zambrano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Filth.
A telegraphed right hand from Filth misses the target.
Zambrano tries to close the distance and clinch up but Filth swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T2#
Zambrano tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Filth counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Zambrano moves into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Zambrano.
Zambrano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Filth's elbow.
Zambrano misses with some punches.
Filth is trying to break the clinch but Zambrano is controlling him.
Filth wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Zambrano jumps guard but Filth turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Filth tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zambrano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zambrano has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Filth after a bit of a struggle. #BC2#
Filth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zambrano looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Filth throws a shot from downtown. Zambrano moves away and avoids it.
Zambrano quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Zambrano avoids the body shot from Filth.
Filth throws out a powerful jab.
Darwin Zambrano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Filth checks the leg kick.
Filth avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Filth lands with a shot to the body.
Filth lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Zambrano takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Filth misses with a hook.
Filth throws out a loose jab but Zambrano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Filth throws a hook but Zambrano blocks it.
Filth blocks a leg kick.#T4#
Filth throws a jab when Zambrano was well out of range.
Zambrano takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Filth throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A low kick from Zambrano is predictable there
and Zambrano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Filth throws a big shot that misses.
Zambrano lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Some wild striking there from Filth.
Zambrano avoids the body shot from Filth.
Zambrano thinks about countering with a body kick.
Filth throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zambrano is looking to counter with a body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Filth loads up on a big right hand but Zambrano slips the punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Obama Filth comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Filth winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Obama Filth!
Obama Filth bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 69
Date: Jul 03, 2021

#R1##CL#
Hirst clinches up with Zambrano and pushes him back against the cage.
Hirst looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Zambrano lands a nice uppercut.
Zambrano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zambrano presses Hirst against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Zambrano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Zambrano scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Zambrano breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zambrano misses with a head kick.
Hirst gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #KD2#
and Zambrano counters with a nice right hand that sends Hirst toppling to the canvas! Hirst scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Zambrano finish him?!#CUT2#It looks like Nyah Hirst has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zambrano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hirst.
Hirst takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hirst looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hirst keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #KD2#
Zambrano lands a big head kick that sends Hirst tumbling to the mat! Zambrano takes a step backwards and waves Hirst back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Hirst is rocked!
Hirst looks to clinch
and Zambrano counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Hirst badly! He tries to strike back but Zambrano puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Hirst out cold! Oh man, Hirst will never hear the end of this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Darwin Zambrano!
Darwin Zambrano 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.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 62
Date: May 29, 2021

#R1#
Karnage waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zambrano.
Zambrano appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Karnage throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zambrano throwing a counter right hand but Karnage manages to avoid it.
Karnage takes one to the side of the head.
Karnage throws the left hand but Zambrano avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Zambrano wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Karnage misses with a right hand
and Zambrano counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#Karnage is rocked!
Zambrano finds Karnage's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Karnage flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Zambrano lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Karnage will be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Darwin Zambrano!
In his post fight interview, Darwin Zambrano started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: CMMA 69 McCrae vs Obaminator
Date: Jan 17, 2021

#R1#
Zambrano wants to slow Tavares down by chopping away at his legs.
Tavares throwing a counter right hand but Zambrano manages to avoid it.
Tavares walks into a straight right hand from Zambrano.
Tavares swats away the attempt to clinch by Zambrano.
Tavares shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tavares lands a head kick. Zambrano smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT#It looks like Darwin Zambrano has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD#
Tavares lands a big uppercut and Zambrano crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Zambrano looks OK. Tavares waves Zambrano back to his feet!#ROC#Zambrano is rocked!
Tavares has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Andy's Sweaty Men in the buildup to the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tavares lands a nice shot to the body.
Tavares throws a looping overhand right but Zambrano ducks down to avoid it.
And Zambrano responds with a good body kick, but Tavares manages to step out the way in time.
Zambrano misses with a hook. Tavares ducked under it nicely.
Tavares is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Zambrano.#T1#
Tavares takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zambrano scores with a nice right hand.
Tavares digs a good hook to Zambrano's body. #KD#
Tavares lands a big uppercut and Zambrano crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Zambrano looks OK. Tavares waves Zambrano back to his feet!
Zambrano is still on wobbly legs! Can Tavares finish him?#CUT#That has opened up Darwin Zambrano's cut even more.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tavares swings for the body but Zambrano moves out of range.
Zambrano seems to have recovered his senses.
Zambrano digs a good body shot into Tavares's ribs.
Tavares throws a right and a left that Zambrano avoids nicely.
Tavares has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tavares there as he acknowledges the shot.
Zambrano lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T2#
Zambrano tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tavares is able to avoid easily.
Tavares throws a big counter combination but Zambrano scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Tavares swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zambrano appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Zambrano is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tavares gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A head punch on the inside from Tavares fails to land.
Zambrano has a couple of punches blocked by Tavares.
Tavares blocks a body shot from Zambrano.
A head punch on the inside from Zambrano fails to land.
Zambrano blocks a body shot from Tavares.
Zambrano blocking some punches.
Tavares tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Zambrano.
Zambrano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tavares tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tavares swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Zambrano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tavares blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Zambrano fails to land.
Zambrano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tavares fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tavares swings wildly with an uppercut but Zambrano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tavares tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zambrano's elbow.
Zambrano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zambrano.
Zambrano working aggressively here.
Tavares blocks an uppercut.
Tavares misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zambrano lands a body shot.
Zambrano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tavares lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tavares working aggressively here.
Zambrano prevents a body shot from Tavares.
Tavares lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tavares misses with the head strike.
Tavares throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Zambrano lands a hook that snaps the head of Tavares backwards.
Tavares wants to stall. #TD2#
Zambrano jumps guard and drags Tavares to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
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!
Tavares preventing the sweep.
Tavares looking to pass the guard.
Zambrano bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tavares's guard. #REVB#
Tavares working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zambrano.
Tavares keeping full guard, as Zambrano tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zambrano looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tavares keeping moving, preventing Zambrano from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Tavares dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Darwin Zambrano's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Tavares connects with a crisp jab.
Tavares swings widly with a right hand
and Zambrano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tavares connects with a high kick.
Manny Tavares is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Zambrano takes the fight into the clinch.
Zambrano throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice body punch from Zambrano.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zambrano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tavares tries to work over Zambrano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Tavares.
Tavares tries to work over Zambrano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zambrano fails to pull guard.
Zambrano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tavares tries a body shot but Zambrano blocks it. #T1#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zambrano.
Darwin Zambrano seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tavares.
Tavares is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zambrano can do to turn this around?
Tavares scores with an uppercut up the middle.#CUT#The cut above Darwin Zambrano's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Zambrano tries a body shot but Tavares blocks it.
Tavares lands with a light punch inside.
Zambrano blocking some punches.
Tavares blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tavares struggles to land a body shot inside as Zambrano controls his hands.
Zambrano struggles to land a body shot inside as Tavares controls his hands.
Tavares blocking some punches.
Zambrano misses with some punches.
Tavares misses with a punch on the inside.
Zambrano lands with a left to the head.
Tavares working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tavares.
Zambrano misses with a punch to the body.
Tavares lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tavares lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #CUT#Darwin Zambrano's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Zambrano is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T2#
Zambrano pressing his opponent against the cage.
Zambrano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zambrano tries to pull guard but Tavares holds him up against the cage and eventually Zambrano drops back down to his feet.
Tavares throws a punch but it's blocked by Zambrano.
Tavares fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tavares.
Zambrano takes a shot to the head.
Zambrano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tavares blocks a body shot from Zambrano.
Zambrano working aggressively here.
Zambrano swings away with an uppercut that misses. #TD2#
Zambrano jumps guard.
Tavares pushing down on Zambrano's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Zambrano is looking for a sweep. Tavares is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zambrano keeps trying to improve his position.#T3#
Tavares trying to control the pace.
Tavares has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Zambrano trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Zambrano is controlling an arm, preventing Tavares from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Zambrano wants to hold on but Tavares pushes him away.#T4#
Tavares controlling the pace for now.
Zambrano wants to hold on but Tavares pushes him away.
Zambrano manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Tavares prevents Zambrano from improving his position.
Tavares trying to mount his opponent but Zambrano defends it.
Tavares stalling.
Zambrano is looking to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Tavares dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Darwin Zambrano's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Zambrano goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT2#It looks like Manny Tavares has been cut.
Zambrano looks to land a body kick but Tavares moved away.
Zambrano throws a right and a left that Tavares avoids nicely.
Zambrano dodges the punch combination from Tavares.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Tavares rushes Zambrano and presses him up against the cage.
Zambrano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zambrano misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Zambrano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tavares tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zambrano's elbow.
A shot in the inside from Zambrano.
Zambrano throws a head punch that misses.
Zambrano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tavares's elbow.
Zambrano is trying to drag Tavares to the mat but Tavares just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Zambrano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zambrano presses Tavares against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tavares lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tavares lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zambrano backwards.
Zambrano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zambrano presses Tavares against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tavares lands a right hand.
Tavares misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zambrano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zambrano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T2#
Tavares scores with a hook to the body.
Tavares struggles to land a body shot inside as Zambrano controls his hands.
Zambrano misses with a body punch.
Tavares pushes Zambrano back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Zambrano looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tavares tries to throw a body punch but Zambrano avoids it by throwing Tavares back against the cage.
Tavares tries a body shot but Zambrano blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zambrano.
Zambrano is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tavares to keep the fight standing.
Zambrano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tavares blocking some punches.
Zambrano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A hook to the body from Tavares.
Zambrano throws a punch but it's blocked by Tavares.
A head punch on the inside from Zambrano fails to land.
Zambrano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zambrano lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zambrano.
Tavares working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Darwin Zambrano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Zambrano lands with a short shot to the head.
Zambrano working aggressively here.
Zambrano jumps guard but Tavares stands there with Zambrano around his waist. Zambrano gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Manny Tavares has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darwin Zambrano.
Tavares throws a head punch that misses.
Zambrano throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Zambrano breaks the clinch.
Zambrano walks into a straight right hand from Tavares.
Tavares pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tavares scores with a jab.
Zambrano connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tavares throws a head kick that misses.
Zambrano swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zambrano pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T4#
Zambrano takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tavares thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zambrano appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tavares throws a predictable looking body shot
and Zambrano counters with a slapping leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tavares takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Zambrano moves forwards but Tavares connects with a nice, crisp jab.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Darwin Zambrano's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Manny Tavares!
An out of breath Manny Tavares thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: CMMA 60 Morrison vs Doner
Date: Dec 20, 2020

#R1#
Zambrano throws the kick towards the body but Currie avoids it.
It seemed like Currie was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A nice leg kick from Zambrano, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zambrano looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Zambrano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Currie.
It seemed like Currie was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zambrano wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Currie has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Zambrano.#T1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Zambrano.
Zambrano has his takedown stuffed
and Currie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Currie has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Zambrano.
Zambrano thuds a left hand into Currie's body.
Currie takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Colten Currie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Zambrano lands with a kick to the temple. Currie shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT#It looks like Colten Currie has been cut.
Zambrano fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Currie avoids it really well and circles away.
Currie looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Zambrano lands with a straight right. Currie didn't see that one coming.#T3#
Zambrano tries a head kick but it misses.
Zambrano throws a solid leg kick but Currie takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Zambrano.
Darwin Zambrano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zambrano tries to land a body kick
letting Currie counter with a right hand.
Zambrano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Currie throws out a counter right but Zambrano avoids it with no problem.
Zambrano missing with a left hand there. Currie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T4##TD#
Zambrano ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Zambrano no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Zambrano looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Currie must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB2#
Currie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Currie has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Zambrano is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
Currie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zambrano has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Currie has managed to get both his arms back between Zambrano's legs - danger averted.
Currie trying to control the position from guard on top but Zambrano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zambrano has a closed guard, preventing Currie from standing up.
Currie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zambrano is keeping the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darwin Zambrano dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Colten Currie's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Zambrano throws out a loose jab but Currie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Currie looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Darwin Zambrano is winning the standup battle so far.
Zambrano swings for the body but Currie moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Currie on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zambrano.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zambrano looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Currie throws out a counter right but Zambrano avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Zambrano misses its intended target.
Currie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zambrano.#T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Zambrano.
Zambrano shoots in looking for a takedown but Currie manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Zambrano's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL#
Zambrano closes the distance and clinches.
Zambrano misses with a body punch.
Zambrano lands a left hand.
Zambrano lands a right hand.
Zambrano fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Currie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zambrano throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Currie was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zambrano cracks Currie with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T2#
Zambrano misses with a lunging right hand
and Currie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zambrano misses with a head kick.
Currie looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zambrano throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Currie to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot to the body from Zambrano misses
and Zambrano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Currie checks a leg kick.
A jab from Zambrano misses.
Currie swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zambrano. #T3#
Zambrano throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Currie counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zambrano throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Currie swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zambrano ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Zambrano throws a hook to the side of Currie's head but Currie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zambrano is looking to land body kicks.
Currie swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zambrano is looking to clinch but Currie is avoiding it. #T4#
Currie takes one to the side of the head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zambrano.
It seemed like Currie was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zambrano tries to close the distance and clinch up but Currie swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Currie throws out a counter right but Zambrano avoids it with no problem.
A slapping body kick lands there for Zambrano.
A nice leg kick lands there from Zambrano.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A swing and a miss from Zambrano.
Currie looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Currie moves out of range as Zambrano throws a body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darwin Zambrano dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Colten Currie's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Zambrano misses with a leg kick
and Currie counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zambrano swings widly with a right hand
and Currie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Zambrano takes the fight into the clinch.
Zambrano misses with the head strike.
Currie wants a takedown.
Zambrano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Currie has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Zambrano is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Currie goes for a takedown attempt but Zambrano pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Darwin Zambrano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Colten Currie.
Zambrano tries to score a power double leg takedown but Currie sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zambrano somewhat.
Currie throws out a counter right but Zambrano avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Zambrano misses with a left hand
letting Currie counter with a right hand.
Zambrano slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Zambrano throws a head kick that misses
and Currie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Currie checks a leg kick nicely.
Currie takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Currie looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Colten Currie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Zambrano takes a swing at Currie's ribcage but misses.
Zambrano misses with a lunging right hand
and Currie counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zambrano tries to land a front kick but Currie steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Currie looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Currie checks a leg kick.
Currie looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Currie checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Currie looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zambrano misses with a lunging right hand
and Currie counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zambrano throws a solid leg kick but Currie takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Zambrano.#T3#
Zambrano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Currie was well out of range. Poor timing from Zambrano.
Currie stuffs the takedown attempt from Zambrano. Zambrano gets slowly back to his feet.
Currie's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Zambrano tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Currie is able to avoid easily.
Currie avoids the head kick by Zambrano.
A head kick misses from Zambrano.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Currie! But no joy.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#CL#
Zambrano moves into range and clinches up with Currie.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zambrano.
Currie stalling in the clinch but Zambrano improves position. #BC2#
Currie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zambrano shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Currie as he jumps to the side.
A little jabbing left from Currie on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Darwin Zambrano is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zambrano misses with a series of wild punches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Currie tries to keep at a distance but Zambrano has taken the fight into the clinch.

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 Darwin Zambrano.
Well Zambrano has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darwin Zambrano!
In his post fight interview, Darwin Zambrano started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: CMMA 45 Adams vs De Minaur
Date: Oct 31, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zambrano showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lush .
Zambrano throws a body punch but Lush moves out of range.
Lush misses with a head kick.
Zambrano appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Good shot there by Zambrano.
Zambrano checks the leg kick nicely there.
Zambrano wants to slow Lush down by chopping away at his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zambrano throws a head kick but Lush moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Lush . No joy for Zambrano on that attempt.
Lush has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Lush misses with a telegraphed body shot #CL#
and Zambrano counters by clinching up. #T1#
Zambrano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zambrano tries to pull guard but Lush holds him up against the cage and eventually Zambrano drops back down to his feet.
Lush goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Lush breaks the clinch.
Lush scores with a head kick. Zambrano tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT2#It looks like Darwin Zambrano has been cut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zambrano.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darwin Zambrano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lush throws a sloppy head kick and Zambrano moves out of range easily.
Zambrano is looking to counter with a body kick.
Zambrano cracks Lush with a good jab.#KD2#
Lush lands a big head kick that sends Zambrano tumbling to the mat! Lush takes a step backwards and waves Zambrano back to his feet - he wants the finish!#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lush throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As Lush backs away, Zambrano returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Lush stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zambrano.
Lush throws a sloppy head kick and Zambrano moves out of range easily.
Zambrano is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Lush .
Lush throws a sloppy head kick and Zambrano moves out of range easily.
Zambrano appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Zambrano tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Zambrano takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A clash of legs there as Zambrano blocks the low kick.
Lush lands a nice shot that snaps Zambrano's head back. #CUT2#Darwin Zambrano's cut is getting worse.
Lush throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Lush backs away, Zambrano returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T3#
Lush throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Zambrano.
An inside leg kick lands from Zambrano.
A head kick misses from Lush .
Lush throws a sloppy head kick and Zambrano moves out of range easily.
Lush misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Zambrano misses its target.
A thudding body kick lands there by Zambrano!
Zambrano lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A shot to the body from Lush misses
letting Zambrano counter with a right hand. #T4#
A nice leg kick from Zambrano, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zambrano dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zambrano looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Zambrano lands with a kick to the ribs.
Lush looks winded!
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!
Zambrano misses with a body shot.
Lush throws a fast counter high kick but Zambrano manages to duck under it in time.
Zambrano fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Zambrano throws a sloppy head kick and Lush moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Zambrano.
Gert Lush seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zambrano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lush .
Zambrano throws a sloppy head kick and Lush moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gert Lush will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Darwin Zambrano's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Zambrano throws a push kick but Lush slaps the foot to one side.
Zambrano looks to throw the jab but Lush is out of range.
Zambrano takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lush sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A bone on bone clash there as Zambrano blocks the leg kick.
Lush takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lush lands a high kick!
Zambrano lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Zambrano connects with an inside leg kick.#T1#
Lush tried to score with a low kick but Zambrano checks it.
Lush throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zambrano makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Zambrano feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lush s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nice shot lands for Zambrano.
Zambrano will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lush throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gert Lush seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lush throws a body kick that misses
and Zambrano counters with a good low kick that Lush was not able to check.
Lush scores with a head kick. Zambrano tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT2#Darwin Zambrano's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#T2#
Zambrano tries to land a front kick but Lush steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lush is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Zambrano Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Lush is out cold, face down on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Darwin Zambrano!
A less than humble Darwin Zambrano misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: CMMA 37 Escobar vs McGraugh
Date: Oct 03, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zambrano misses with a body shot.
Zambrano sets himself, and Olawale steps forward looking for the clinch! Zambrano avoids it this time.
Zambrano pushes Olawale away with a front kick.
Zambrano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Olawale.
Olawale walks into a left hand.
Zambrano scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Olawale doesn't seem bothered though.
Olawale on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zambrano. Zambrano obviously looking to wear him down.
Olawale is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zambrano sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Olawale tries to clinch up.
Zambrano takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Darwin Zambrano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zambrano throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Zambrano pushes Olawale up against the cage in a clinch.
Zambrano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Olawale backwards.
Olawale fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Olawale misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Olawale is looking to control Zambrano's arms but Zambrano gets an underhook and turns him. Now Olawale has his back to the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zambrano.
Zambrano prevents a body shot from Olawale.
Olawale misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Zambrano.
Zambrano stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T1#
Good body shot from Zambrano.
Olawale looks winded!
A short right from Zambrano.
Zambrano lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Olawale.
Zambrano throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Zambrano gets through Olawale's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#TD#
Zambrano pulls guard.
Olawale trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zambrano knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Olawale on the ground.
Zambrano looking to control.
Olawale won't allow Zambrano to sweep him here. #SUB#
Zambrano is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Olawale defends well.
Olawale preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Zambrano has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Olawale doesn't defend quickly enough and Zambrano has managed to lock this one up! Can Olawale escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Zambrano on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Darwin Zambrano!
In defeat, Adisa Olawale stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll get back soon and prove to all of you and my Nigerian brothers that I am the best.'.

Event: SP Proving Grounds 4
Date: May 01, 2020

#R1##TD#
Zambrano scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB2#
Zambrano tries to stand but as he's on his way up, Carvalho locks on to a trailing arm. Oh, he's locked on a tight looking armbar - it looks tight! Carvalho rolls him over and extends the submission further. Zambrano is forced to tap! He'll be kicking himself for that sloppy move but that was very slick from Carvalho!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jorge Carvalho!

Event: SP Proving Grounds 3
Date: Apr 22, 2020

#R1##CL2#
Zambrano clinches.
Valentine blocks an elbow strike.
Valentine has Zambrano pressed against the cage. #BC#
Valentine breaks from the clinch. #TD2#
Zambrano drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Zambrano preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Valentine is looking for a triangle but Zambrano pushes his legs off easily.
Valentine is trying to keep Zambrano in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zambrano won't allow Valentine to sweep him here.
Zambrano has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Valentine is proving hard to escape from.
Zambrano tries to free his leg and advance position but Valentine is retaining full guard. #T1##SUB#
Valentine is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Valentine looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Zambrano drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Zambrano as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Valentine screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Zambrano! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Darwin Zambrano!

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