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Event:
KoF: IW Underground III
Date: Dec 26, 2020 |
#R1#
Frost lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Zonbergs backs up against the cage.
Zonbergs gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#ROC2#Zonbergs is rocked!
Zonbergs is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Frost just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Zonbergs has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Robert Frost!
Robert Frost thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
KoF:IW Golden Claws XII
Date: Nov 28, 2020 |
#R1#
Zonbergs changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jackson tries to avoid it but Zonbergs manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jackson to the ground. Jackson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Zonbergs shoots in looking for a takedown but Jackson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Zonbergs's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jackson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD#
Jackson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jackson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jackson trying to control but Zonbergs is working from the bottom.
Zonbergs not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jackson is looking to work some ground and pound but Zonbergs has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zonbergs not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jackson with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Jackson has gone for a leg lock! Zonbergs slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jackson's guard.#REVB#
Zonbergs with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Zonbergs wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Jackson wants to stand and escape but Zonbergs is having none of it.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Zonbergs from controlling successfully.
Zonbergs won't allow Jackson to get back to his feet.
Zonbergs sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jackson wants to stand but Zonbergs is controlling the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Zonbergs shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jackson as he jumps to the side.
As Zonbergs tries to get set, Jackson tries to push him back and clinch up but Zonbergs manages to avoid the attempt.
Jack Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gunars Zonbergs.#TD2#
Zonbergs shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Zonbergs won't allow Jackson to get back to his feet. #ES#
Jackson pushes Zonbergs off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #TD#
Jackson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Zonbergs napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Jackson fails to land a wild elbow strike.
#SUB#
Jackson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Zonbergs, who protects the arm well. #T3#
Jackson working away.
Jackson throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #SUB#
Jackson tries for a kimura but Zonbergs is defending well.
Zonbergs looking for a sweep but Jackson has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Zonbergs is in all sorts of trouble here.
Zonbergs gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Jackson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T4#
Jackson trying to mount his opponent but Zonbergs defends it. #SUB#
Jackson seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Zonbergs has recovered full guard.
Jackson throws an elbow that misses. Zonbergs uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jackson's guard. Nice move by Zonbergs!#REVB##ES#
Jackson pushes Zonbergs off and gets back to his feet.
#CL#
Jackson rushes Zonbergs and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Zonbergs pulls guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Jackson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Nice sprawl there from Jackson as Zonbergs shoots in.
Jackson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Zonbergs.#CL#
Jackson has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Zonbergs manages to pull guard.
Jackson trying to control but Zonbergs is working from the bottom.
Jackson 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.
Zonbergs trying to control the position.
Jackson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Zonbergs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jackson landing with the ground and pound.
Zonbergs controls Jackson momentarily but Jackson frees himself. #T1##SUB#
Jackson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Zonbergs is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Jackson, into his guard. #REVB#
Zonbergs trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Zonbergs is controlling him.
Jackson trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Zonbergs sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Zonbergs postures up and lands a big shot to Jackson's brow.
Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zonbergs can do to turn this around?
Zonbergs landing some decent shots from guard.
Zonbergs stops Jackson from standing up.
Zonbergs stands and throws Jackson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet.
Zonbergs is putting a hurting on Jackson here, landing some big shots from side control. #T3#
Jackson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Zonbergs trying to control the position but Jackson is working away.
Jackson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Zonbergs is putting a hurting on Jackson here, landing some big shots from side control.
Jackson is not content to let Zonbergs control the position.
Jackson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Zonbergs takes a little break here. Jackson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Jackson is pushing Zonbergs's head away, looking to escape. Zonbergs manages to hold on to the position though.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Jackson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zonbergs is pushing down on Jackson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jackson is fighting to maintain full guard but Zonbergs has managed to sneak the leg through.
Zonbergs stops Jackson from getting back to his feet.
Jack Jackson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zonbergs content to control rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Zonbergs is working for a submission of some sort.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gunars Zonbergs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Zonbergs bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Jackson bucks up and tries to throw Zonbergs off but instead Zonbergs has got his back!
Jackson wants to get back to his feet.
Jackson grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Jackson is trying to get back to his feet but Zonbergs has full control of the position and if anything, Jackson has just worked his way into a worse spot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Zonbergs is working for a rear naked choke. Jackson is not defending it well and Zonbergs has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Jackson refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Jackson's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gunars Zonbergs! |
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Event:
KoF:IW Golden Claws IX
Date: Nov 07, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Zonbergs looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zonbergs tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
and Hall counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Zonbergs tries to kick Hall off but Hall keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hall is nestled in close to Zonbergs, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hall drops an elbow to the side of Zonbergs's head.
Hall content to control rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zonbergs trying to hold on to Hall's head to control him but Hall postures up.
Hall is looking to take a break and control but Zonbergs is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Zonbergs missing with punches from the bottom.
Zonbergs is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #ES#
Zonbergs has one foot on Hall's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#CL2#
Hall rushes Zonbergs and presses him up against the cage.
Zonbergs can't break the clinch.
#BC2#
Hall pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've been told by Zonbergs's head coaches at Catch Wrestling L.A. that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Zonbergs avoids the head kick by Hall.
Zonbergs throws a big counter combination but Hall scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Zonbergs throws a nice head kick!
#T2#
Hall avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hall lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Zonbergs shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hall defends it nicely.#CL#
Zonbergs gets a clinch.
Zonbergs really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Zonbergs misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hall.
#TD2#
Hall lands a takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zonbergs is keeping the position for now.
Zonbergs is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hall engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
Zonbergs keeping full guard, as Hall tries to pass.
Hall sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hall with a nice head shot there.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Zonbergs keeping moving, preventing Hall from controlling successfully.
Hall sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Zonbergs looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hall trying to stand up but can't free himself from Zonbergs's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zonbergs controls Hall momentarily but Hall frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Hall dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Hall closes the distance and clinches.
Zonbergs has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD2#
Hall decides to pull guard. #ES2#
Hall kicks Zonbergs off and gets to his feet.
Hall shoots in and drives through. Zonbergs sprawls well.
Zonbergs tries for a takedown but Hall circles away easily
and Hall counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD2#
Hall shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Zonbergs napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ROC2#Zonbergs is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hall lands a decent elbow from side control.
Oh Zonbergs is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SU2#
Hall stands up and we're back to a striking position. #TD2#
Hall lands a huge takedown. Zonbergs is out but the ref is slow to react and Hall lands 3 more undefended punches before the fight is stopped. Brutal finish. Zonbergs lies on the canvas for a good minute before the doctors bring him round. Good to see he's OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryan Hall! |
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Event:
FJCP 2
Date: Oct 17, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Trip drives through with a takedown into Zonbergs's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Trip preventing the sweep.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Trip accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Trip sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Zonbergs wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Zonbergs trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zonbergs looking to control.
Zonbergs really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Trip throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Trip displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zonbergs. #T1#
Zonbergs shoots in but no luck this time.
Trip is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Zonbergs shoots in looking for a takedown. Trip tries to sprawl out of it but Zonbergs keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Trip manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gunars Zonbergs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Trip with that takedown attempt.
Trip pivots, looking for a leg kick but Zonbergs is out of range and Trip settles back down.
Horrible takedown attempt by Trip or perhaps it was just good defense by Zonbergs, which made it look bad.
Zonbergs is looking to counter punch.
Trip shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zonbergs sprawls well. Zonbergs wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Trip gets slowly back to his feet.
Zonbergs drops down looking for a counter takedown but Trip sprawls and moves away.
A head kick by Zonbergs misses
and Trip counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T2#
Zonbergs throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Trip's waist but Trip gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zonbergs off to one side.
Trip closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zonbergs circles away.
Trip defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zonbergs.
Zonbergs shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Trip counters with a series of strikes. Zonbergs will be more careful next time no doubt. #ROC2#Zonbergs is rocked!
Zonbergs is breathing heavily.
Zonbergs tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
and Trip counters with a big slam. Zonbergs looks out but Trip is landing strikes to his unconscious opponent! Eventually the ref steps in to save Zonbergs from any more punishment. A brutal conclusion to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Scott Trip! |
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Event:
FJCP 1
Date: Sep 26, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zonbergs tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jamsrangiin counters with a straight right hand.
Zonbergs tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jamsrangiin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zonbergs throws a lazy head kick
and Jamsrangiin counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#Zonbergs is rocked!
Zonbergs looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jamsrangiin digs a good body shot into Zonbergs's ribs.
Zonbergs is still on wobbly legs! Can Jamsrangiin finish him?
Zonbergs with a poor takedown
and Jamsrangiin counters with a nice body shot.
Jamsrangiin circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jamsrangiin counters with a crisp right that sends Zonbergs to the canvas! Jamsrangiin follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ganzorig Jamsrangiin!
Ganzorig Jamsrangiin thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Ash Pres: Little vs. UnEqual
Date: Aug 20, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jamsrangiin's corner calls for a 1-2. Jamsrangiin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jamsrangiin scores with a nice head shot.#ROC2#Zonbergs is rocked!
Zonbergs has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jamsrangiin.
Oh Zonbergs is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jamsrangiin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zonbergs stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Zonbergs really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jamsrangiin weaves into range and cracks Zonbergs right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Zonbergs goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Jamsrangiin is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ganzorig Jamsrangiin!
A very excited looking Ganzorig Jamsrangiin made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
A&E: Rising Stars III
Date: Jul 19, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Zonbergs rushes Crawford and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Crawford is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD#
Zonbergs manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Crawford is looking to stand up but Zonbergs won't let him. #SUB#
Zonbergs escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Crawford gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Zonbergs seems keen to control Crawford's posture.
Zonbergs is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Zonbergs holds on and takes a little breather.
Zonbergs avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Crawford's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Crawford being controlled here momentarily.
Crawford trying to control the position from guard on top but Zonbergs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zonbergs misses with a head kick.
Crawford goes for a double leg but Zonbergs avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Zonbergs continues to drive forward.
Crawford closes the distance looking to clinch
and Zonbergs counters with a stiff right hand.
Zonbergs avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T2#
Crawford cracks Zonbergs with an open hand slap.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Zonbergs is pressed up against the cage. Crawford has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Zonbergs down to the mat. Zonbergs avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gunars Zonbergs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zachary Crawford.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Crawford is trying to pull guard but Zonbergs has him pressed against the cage.
Zonbergs really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Zonbergs stalling.
#TD#
Zonbergs has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Crawford uses from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crawford trying to control but Zonbergs is working from the bottom.
Zonbergs looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Zonbergs wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Zonbergs pulls Crawford in close to his closed guard and prevents Crawford from doing any damage or advancing position.
Zonbergs striking off his back but it's not causing Crawford any problems.
Zonbergs trying to keep a closed guard but Crawford is proving a slippery customer.
Zonbergs keeping moving, preventing Crawford from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Zonbergs tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Crawford looking to score a takedown here. Zonbergs is defending well but Crawford drives through and ends up in Zonbergs's guard.
Crawford is working Zonbergs over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Crawford chips away with some ground and pound.
Zonbergs trying to keep a closed guard but Crawford is proving a slippery customer.
Crawford scoring with some ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zonbergs lands a decent punch to the body there.
Zonbergs is trying to keep Crawford in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunars Zonbergs dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL#
Crawford gets tackled into the cage by Zonbergs. Zonbergs maintains the clinch.
Crawford wants a takedown but no success here.
Zonbergs keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Crawford's efforts to push away.
Zonbergs comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A shot in the inside from Zonbergs.
Crawford wants to stall.
#TD#
Zonbergs manages to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Zonbergs is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#ES#
Zonbergs manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#T1#
Crawford is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Zonbergs to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Zonbergs pulls guard.
Zonbergs is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Crawford wants to control from the top but Zonbergs keeps moving.
Zonbergs throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Crawford wants to control from the top but Zonbergs keeps moving.
Zonbergs is wriggling around but Crawford manages to pass to half guard.
#T2#
Zonbergs wants to get back to full guard.
Zonbergs has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Crawford is working away from the top position though.
Zonbergs wants to improve his position but Crawford is controlling well.
Zonbergs is not content to let Crawford control the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB2#
Crawford is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Crawford wants to control but Zonbergs is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Zonbergs lands a head kick!
Crawford misses with a takedown attempt
and Zonbergs counters with a nice uppercut.
Gunars Zonbergs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zachary Crawford.#TD2#
Crawford feints and as Zonbergs raises his hands in defense, Crawford changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES#
Zonbergs has his feet on Crawford's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Crawford is breathing heavily.
Crawford scores with a leg kick.
Gunars Zonbergs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Crawford fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zonbergs stuffs the takedown attempt from Crawford. Crawford gets slowly back to his feet. #T4##CL#
Zonbergs darts in and clinches Crawford up against the cage.#BC#
Zonbergs breaks from the clinch.
Crawford digs a good body shot into Zonbergs's ribs.
Crawford throws a leg kick
and Zonbergs counters with a flying knee. Nice. #TD2#
Zonbergs gets caught flat footed, as Crawford shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Zonbergs has his hands on Crawford's head, controlling the position. #ES#
Zonbergs scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#CL#
Zonbergs closes the distance and pushes Crawford back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunars Zonbergs dominated that second round.
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#
Crawford misses with a few strikes there.
Crawford takes a kick to the side of the head.#TD#
Zonbergs gets the takedown into side control.
Crawford is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Crawford is trying to control Zonbergs's posture. Zonbergs takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Crawford! Zonbergs is rotating here... this could be the end... Crawford is out! Zonbergs has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Gunars Zonbergs! |
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Event:
Ashbourne Presents: Plethora
Date: Jun 20, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zonbergs shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Smith drops down looking for a counter takedown but Zonbergs sprawls and moves away.
Zonbergs with a poor takedown #TD#
and Smith decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Zonbergs's guard.
Smith knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zonbergs on the ground.
Smith in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smith is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Zonbergs looking for a sweep. Not yet Zonbergs, not yet.
Smith trying to control but Zonbergs is working from the bottom.
Zonbergs is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Zonbergs avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith trying to control but Zonbergs is working from the bottom.
Zonbergs 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.
Zonbergs working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smith. #T1#
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Zonbergs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith lands a couple of elbows.
Smith wants to control from the top but Zonbergs keeps moving.
Zonbergs trying to control the position.
Smith has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Zonbergs has momentary wrist control but Smith slips an elbow through the middle.
Zonbergs looking to control.
Zonbergs is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Smith makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Zonbergs is retaining full guard.
Smith might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Smith lands a couple of digs.
Zonbergs looking for a sweep. Not yet Zonbergs, not yet.
Smith postures up.
Smith is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Smith works over Zonbergs with some ground and pound from guard.
Smith with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Smith lands a couple of elbows.
Smith works over Zonbergs with some ground and pound from guard.
Zonbergs looks winded!
Smith makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Smith slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Smith looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Zonbergs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Smith postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Smith passes Zonbergs's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Zonbergs tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg.
Smith keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Smith working over Zonbergs with some ground and pound. Zonbergs looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Smith winds up and cracks Zonbergs with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Smith wants to take a breather but Zonbergs is having none of it.
Smith lands with a punch from half guard.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zonbergs keeps working.
Smith looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T4#
Smith takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith is trying to control. Zonbergs wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Zonbergs is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Smith scores with a couple of nice shots.
Smith controlling the pace.
Nice strikes from Smith there.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Smith in particular looking to stall.
Zonbergs is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Smith's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Smith's back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zonbergs not allowing Smith to control his hands.
Zonbergs thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donald Smith dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD#
Smith closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Zonbergs's guard.#ES2#
Zonbergs scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Smith stuffs the takedown attempt from Zonbergs. Zonbergs gets slowly back to his feet.
Zonbergs is looking to clinch.
Zonbergs shoots in but Smith avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Zonbergs tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gunars Zonbergs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zonbergs throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Smith counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Smith cracks Zonbergs with a solid left hand.
Zonbergs is breathing heavily.#T1#
Smith scoring with punches to the head and body.
Smith trying to control but Zonbergs is working from the bottom.
Smith is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Smith keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Zonbergs's head.
Smith with a nice head shot there.
Smith working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Zonbergs's head.
Smith slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
Smith lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Smith postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Donald Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zonbergs is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Smith postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Smith lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Smith postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Smith is stalling in the full guard.
Zonbergs has momentary wrist control but Smith slips an elbow through the middle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Smith's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Zonbergs keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully. #T3#
Smith scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Smith slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Zonbergs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Zonbergs keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Zonbergs has momentary wrist control but Smith slips an elbow through the middle.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Smith landing some decent shots from guard.
Smith scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Smith distracts Zonbergs with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Zonbergs keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith scoring with some ground and pound.
Smith chips away with some ground and pound.
Zonbergs keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith is looking to pass into half guard but Zonbergs pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Zonbergs is in guard.#REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donald Smith dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Zonbergs swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith misses with a hook. Zonbergs ducked under it nicely.
Zonbergs is trying to counter with his kicks.
Zonbergs changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smith tries to avoid it but Zonbergs manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smith to the ground. Smith escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gunars Zonbergs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith swings for the body but Zonbergs moves out of range.
Smith misses with a hook.
Zonbergs tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smith keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
An attempted straight right counter from Smith misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zonbergs throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zonbergs takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zonbergs tries for a takedown but Smith sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Donald Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gunars Zonbergs.#T1##TD#
Smith feints and as Zonbergs raises his hands in defense, Smith changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Smith trying to control but Zonbergs is working from the bottom.
Smith slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Smith lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Smith trying to control but Zonbergs is working from the bottom.
Smith scoring with some ground and pound.
Smith content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Donald Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Smith postures up and lands a big shot to Zonbergs's brow.
Smith trying to control but Zonbergs is working from the bottom.
Zonbergs being controlled here, momentarily.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smith content to stall in guard here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Smith distracts Zonbergs with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T3#
Smith content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Smith cracks Zonbergs with a solid left hand.
Smith is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Smith postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Smith connects with a couple of short punches.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Zonbergs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Smith misses with a straight left.
Zonbergs throws a lazy head kick #TD#
so Smith counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Zonbergs keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Smith seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Zonbergs for as long as he can get away with.
And that's the end of the fight!
Donald Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Smith 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donald Smith! |
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