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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 14, 2023 |
#R1#
Russian throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zono stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Zono takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Zono tries for a takedown but Russian circles away easily
and Russian counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zono is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Zono shoots and misses
and Russian counters with a crisp right that sends Zono to the canvas! Russian follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Big Russian! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Atchinson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zono.
Zono throws a hook but Atchinson blocks it.
Jase Atchinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zono with a poor takedown
and Atchinson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zono takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Zono closes this distance looking for a takedown but Atchinson circles away.
Zono throws a head kick that misses.
Atchinson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zono throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Atchinson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Atchinson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jab, jab by Atchinson - just one landing. #ROC2#Zono is rocked!
Zono shoots and misses
and Atchinson counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jase Atchinson! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 29, 2022 |
#R1#
Zono tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zono on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #KD#
Chris cracks Zono with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Zono looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Chris finish him?
Chris drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Zono's head, knocking him out cold! Chris is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Big Chris! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 11, 2022 |
#R1#
Gautier tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zono manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gautier bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Zono's head.
Zono shoots and misses
and Gautier counters with a big right hand! Oh Zono is in trouble here! Gautier follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trebor Gautier! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 04, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Zono enables Dragon to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Zono manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dragon trying to control the position from guard on top but Zono is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Zono is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dragon has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Zono looking for a guillotine here but Dragon defends easily.
Dragon trying to control the position from guard on top but Zono is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Zono has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dragon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Zono throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Zono has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dragon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1##SUB2#
Zono has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dragon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dragon wants to control from the top but Zono keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dragon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zono on the ground.
Dragon stopping the sweep attempt from Zono.
Zono is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB2#
Zono has his foot on Dragon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dragon works his way back into a safe position though.
Dragon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Zono wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Dragon wants to control from the top but Zono keeps moving. #SUB2#
Zono looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Dragon is defending well. Zono quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Dragon has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Zono celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Long Zono! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 06, 2022 |
#R1#
Zono fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Zono backs away from a small jab... but Benson lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Zono crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Benson with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Johnny Benson! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 20, 2022 |
#R1#
Do Whatsapp throws a big shot that misses.
Zono looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Do Whatsapp cracks Zono with a left hook right on the temple and Zono goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Do Whatsapp lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Zono is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Negao Do Whatsapp! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 11, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Varga scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Zono looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#SUB2#
Varga in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Zono tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Varga!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Juan Varga! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 31, 2022 |
#R1#
A slow jab from Mogh misses its intended target.
Zono drops his hands momentarily and Mogh takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Zono walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Zono limp body while Mogh jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Worf Mogh! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 20, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Hogfish 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.#SUB#
Zono is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Hogfish rolls with it to try and escape but Zono cranks on the arm and Hogfish is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Long Zono! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 20, 2022 |
#R1#
Kaanaana circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zono shoots in and drives through. Kaanaana sprawls well.#TD#
Kaanaana shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Zono actively working from the bottom here.
Zono is looking for a sweep. Kaanaana is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Zono is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kaanaana pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zono is looking for a sweep. Kaanaana is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kaanaana lands strikes from half guard.
Kaanaana is looking to take a break and control but Zono is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kaanaana is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Zono is hurt! He's hurt bad - Kaanaana fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Zono from any more punishment! Congratulations to Kaanaana! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ku Kaanaana! |
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Event:
NRC 6: New Year’s Eve
Date: Dec 31, 2021 |
#R1#
Zono shoots in but Ling avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL2#
Zono moves into the clinch.
Ling digs a right hand underneath Zono's ribcage. Zono let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Zono looks winded!
Ling lands a nice uppercut.
Zono tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ling lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zono backwards.
Ling works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ling throws a big uppercut that drops Zono! More strikes from Ling and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Zono lies dazed against the cage as Ling celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Xing Ling!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Xing Ling made sure he mentioned Big Chief Nutrition & Laundry Services, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 09, 2021 |
#R1#
Ambrozije tries to clinch but Zono moves out of range.
Zono looks for a takedown but Ambrozije sprawls well.
Zono circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ambrozije fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ambrozije shoots in and drives through. Zono sprawls well.#TD2#
Zono shoots in and gets a takedown into Ambrozije's guard.#SUB2#
Zono thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SU2#
Zono gets to his feet. Ambrozije looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Ambrozije with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jozo Ambrozije. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ambrozije gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Zono counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T1#
Ambrozije trying to control the position but instead, Zono has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ambrozije into the cage.
Zono is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ambrozije gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Zono has Ambrozije pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ambrozije manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ambrozije tries to pull guard but Zono holds him up against the cage and eventually Ambrozije drops back down to his feet.
Zono is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ambrozije gets underhooks to prevent Zono's takedown attempt.
Ambrozije could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Ambrozije gets underhooks to prevent Zono's takedown attempt.
Ambrozije looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ambrozije tries to pull guard but Zono forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Zono is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ambrozije gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ambrozije wants to take the fight to the mat but Zono manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Zono has Ambrozije pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ambrozije manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Zono looks winded!
Zono tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ambrozije misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zono tries for a takedown but Ambrozije manages to get underhooks.
#T2#
Zono drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ambrozije wants to break free but Zono has control.
Ambrozije is trying to break free.
Ambrozije fails to pull guard.
Ambrozije has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Zono after a bit of a struggle.
Ambrozije wants to stall.
Ambrozije drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ambrozije looking for a takedown.
Ambrozije tries to pull guard but Zono holds him up against the cage and eventually Ambrozije drops back down to his feet.
Zono is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ambrozije tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Zono just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC#
Ambrozije pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Ambrozije scores with a head kick. Zono tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Ambrozije is looking to clinch but Zono is avoiding it.
Nice sprawl there from Zono as Ambrozije shoots in.
Ambrozije moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ambrozije shoots in looking for a takedown but Zono manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ambrozije's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ambrozije darts in looking for a takedown but Zono gets double underhooks and turns Ambrozije into the cage.
Zono has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ambrozije is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Zono changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ambrozije fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ambrozije doesn't manage to clinch there - Zono circles away.
Zono steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ambrozije.
Zono leaves Ambrozije with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Zono shoots in but no luck this time.
Ambrozije fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T4#
No luck for Ambrozije with that takedown attempt.
A left and a right from Ambrozije both land. Nice combination.
Ambrozije shoots in and drives through. Zono sprawls well.
Ambrozije misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL#
Ambrozije has Zono up against the cage in a clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zono is looking to take this one to the mat.
Zono gets underhooks to prevent Ambrozije's takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Long Zono will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Zono throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Long Zono seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Zono.
Ambrozije might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SU2#
Zono decides to stand up, so the ref orders Ambrozije to his feet. #TD2#
Zono looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB2#
Zono 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. #SU2#
Zono stands up from Ambrozije's guard - Zono perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL2#
Ambrozije tries to keep at a distance but Zono has taken the fight into the clinch.
Zono has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Zono has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ambrozije is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Zono is breathing heavily.
Ambrozije wants a takedown but no success here.
Ambrozije tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Zono smiles and moves away.
No luck for Ambrozije with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jozo Ambrozije. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ambrozije doesn't manage to clinch there - Zono circles away.
Zono misses with a few strikes there.
Ambrozije tries to counter with a takedown but Zono is quick to defend against it.
Ambrozije tries to clinch there but Zono circles away.
Ambrozije bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Zono's head.
Ambrozije shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zono defends it nicely.
Zono leaves Ambrozije with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T2#
Ambrozije tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zono swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ambrozije dives in for a single leg takedown but Zono sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Zono has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ambrozije after a bit of a struggle. #TD2#
Zono has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Ambrozije regains guard immediately. #SUB2#
Zono thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zono stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ambrozije swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ambrozije looking to control.
Zono pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ambrozije is keeping the position for now.
Zono slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T3##SUB2#
Zono is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ambrozije has escaped the position, nice work there. #SU2#
Zono decides to stand back up. #TD#
Ambrozije fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Zono sprawls well initially but Ambrozije persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Zono looking for submissions off his back.
Ambrozije throwing shots but Zono is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Zono looking for submissions off his back.
Ambrozije wants to take a breather but Zono is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4##SUB2#
Zono looking for submissions off his back.
Zono tries to get to full guard but Ambrozije has control of the leg.
Ambrozije wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zono keeps working.
Ambrozije is really struggling to control Zono but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB2#
Zono looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Zono looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zono wants to improve his position but Ambrozije is controlling well.
Ambrozije tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Long Zono showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Ambrozije closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Zono quickly recovers to half guard.
Zono moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Zono keeping moving, preventing Ambrozije from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Zono is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Ambrozije has his hands clasped together but Zono extends and breaks Ambrozije's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Zono.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Long Zono! |
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Event:
TSGC TakeOver
Date: Jul 04, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Regal Montgomery! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Long Zono!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Jeff Smith and Ryoma Takatsuka.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Zono gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Zono is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Montgomery pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Montgomery is trying to drag Zono to the mat but Zono just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Montgomery goes for a takedown attempt but Zono pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#TD#
Montgomery gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Montgomery (2) vs (0) Zono#SUB2#
Zono looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Montgomery is trying to work for a kimura but Zono is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Montgomery is looking for a kimura here.
Zono tries to get to full guard but Montgomery has control of the leg. #T1##SUB2#
Zono looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Montgomery is working for a kimura but Zono is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Zono is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Montgomery pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Montgomery is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Zono doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Montgomery.
Zono makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Zono.#SUB2#
Zono had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Montgomery defends it easily.#T2##SUB2#
Montgomery got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zono has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Montgomery has managed to get both his arms back between Zono's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Montgomery wants to control from the top but Zono keeps moving.
Montgomery is really struggling to control Zono but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Montgomery forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Montgomery is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Montgomery seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Montgomery 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.
Montgomery trying to control from half guard but Zono is working away. #T3#
Zono tries to roll over but Montgomery keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Zono looking for submissions off his back.
Zono is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Zono wants to get back to full guard.
Zono looks winded!#SUB#
Montgomery wants to work for an arm triangle but Zono is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Montgomery is working for a kimura but Zono is defending it quite comfortably.
Montgomery seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zono does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Montgomery is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zono has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Montgomery wants to work for an arm triangle but Zono is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T4#
Zono is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Montgomery is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Montgomery wants to pass to mount but Zono is defending the position.
Zono is staying active underneath Montgomery, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Zono wants to improve his position but Montgomery is controlling well.
Montgomery seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zono does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Zono tries to roll over but Montgomery keeps him under control.#SUB#
Montgomery is trying to work for a kimura but Zono is defending well.
#T5##SUB#
Montgomery is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Zono defends it well.
Montgomery moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Montgomery (5) vs (0) Zono#SUB#
Montgomery tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Montgomery has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Montgomery working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Montgomery working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Montgomery trying to control the position but Zono is working away. #T6#
Zono regains half guard.
Zono tries to get to full guard but Montgomery has control of the leg. #SUB#
Montgomery is looking for a kimura but Zono is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Montgomery to get the leverage. #SUB#
Montgomery seems to be working for a kimura but Zono defends the submission attempt.
Zono is looking to improve his position.
Montgomery wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zono keeps working. #SUB#
Zono is defending against the submission attempts here by Montgomery.
#SUB#
Montgomery is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Zono defends it well. #T7#
Montgomery is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Montgomery (8) vs (0) Zono
Zono bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Montgomery (8) vs (2) Zono
Montgomery not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zono pushing down on Montgomery's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Montgomery is trying to maintain the position but Zono is very close to passing his half guard.
Montgomery wants to improve his position but Zono is controlling well.
Zono is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Montgomery! Score +3 for passing guard: Montgomery (8) vs (5) Zono
Montgomery is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T8#
Montgomery stops Zono from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Montgomery sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Zono working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Montgomery's thigh. Montgomery counters though and makes it back to full guard. #SUB#
Montgomery has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zono can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Montgomery is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Montgomery is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zono defends well.#T9#
Zono passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Montgomery (8) vs (8) Zono#SUB2#
Zono tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Zono has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Montgomery wants to control but Zono postures up.#SUB2#
Zono is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Montgomery has escaped the position, nice work there.
Montgomery struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T10#
Both fighters take a look at the clock.#SUB2#
Zono is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Montgomery has escaped the position, nice work there.
Montgomery is trying to control Zono's posture but Zono avoids it.
Montgomery manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Montgomery (10) vs (8) Zono#SUB#
Montgomery is looking for a kimura but Zono is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Montgomery to get the leverage.
Zono tries to get to full guard but Montgomery has control of the leg. #SUB#
Montgomery is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Montgomery trying to control from half guard but Zono is working away. #T11##SUB#
Montgomery wants to work for an arm triangle but Zono is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Zono won't allow Montgomery to pass to mount.
Montgomery prevents Zono from improving his position.
Montgomery is trying to control. Zono wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Montgomery frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Montgomery (13) vs (8) Zono#SUB#
Zono defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Montgomery.
Montgomery can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Zono is looking to escape. #SUB#
Montgomery working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T12##SUB#
Montgomery wants to finish this one by submission but Zono is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Montgomery.
Zono is wriggling around trying to escape.
Montgomery tries to control but Zono wriggling away. #SUB#
Montgomery looking for a guillotine from mount but Zono is having none of it.
Zono is looking to improve his position but Montgomery isn't that keen on the idea.
Montgomery trying to control but Zono is having none of it.
Montgomery is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Zono is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T13##SUB#
Montgomery is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Zono to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Zono shrugs it off.
Zono regains half guard.
Zono moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Montgomery passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Montgomery (16) vs (8) Zono
Montgomery wants to control but Zono is keeping him busy.
Zono tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Montgomery wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Montgomery looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Zono is not content to let Montgomery control the position. #T14##SUB#
Montgomery thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Zono gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Zono looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Zono is defending against the submission attempts here by Montgomery.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Montgomery tries to pass the half guard into mount. Zono knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Montgomery takes the fight on points by 16 to 8. |
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Event:
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Date: Jun 28, 2021 |
#R1#
Zono throws a sloppy head kick and Soza moves out of range easily.
Soza looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Zono throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Soza tries to keep at a distance but Zono has taken the fight into the clinch.
Soza can't get the takedown.
Soza is looking to take this one to the mat.
Soza prevents a takedown attempt there.
Soza tries to break the clinch but Zono is controlling the position.
Soza lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Soza gets underhooks to prevent Zono's takedown attempt.
Soza misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Soza is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Soza just misses with a elbow thrown towards Zono's brow.
Zono has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Soza after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Long Zono. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Soza gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Zono.
Soza jumps guard but Zono turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T1#
Zono has Soza pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Soza manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Soza stops a takedown attempt from Zono.
Zono tries for a takedown but Soza manages to get underhooks.
Zono drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Soza gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Soza tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Zono smiles and moves away.
Zono with a lazy takedown attempt
and Soza counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zono throws a head kick but Soza moves out of range.
Soza shoots in but Zono avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Zono is looking for a counter combo.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zono. #T2#
Soza tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zono swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zono really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Zono tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Soza counters with a three punch combo that has Zono backing up. Zono nods at Soza to acknowledge the strikes.
Zono throws a body kick that misses. #CL#
Zono rushes Soza and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Zono tries to score a body lock takedown but Soza shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Soza unloads a knee to the mid-section. Zono lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Soza gets underhooks to prevent Zono's takedown attempt.
Soza looking to slow down the pace here.
Soza prevents the takedown attempt.
Soza has Zono pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Zono manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Soza is pressed up against the cage. Zono has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Soza down to the mat. Soza avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Soza tries to clinch up.#T3##CL#
Zono has closed the distance and engaged Soza in a clinch.
Soza is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Zono has Soza pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Soza manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Soza jumps into guard, dragging Zono to the mat.
Zono slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Soza is trying to control Zono's posture but Zono avoids it. #SU#
Zono stands up and beckons Soza to his feet. #CL#
Zono has Soza up against the cage in a clinch.
#T4#
Zono tries for a takedown. No joy.
Soza is looking to take this one to the mat.
Zono looking for a takedown.
Zono is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Zono is trying to drag Soza to the mat but Soza just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
Soza pulls guard successfully.
Zono trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Luke Soza will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Zono misses with a takedown attempt
and Soza counters with a one-two to the body. #TD#
Zono shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SU#
Zono gets to his feet - Soza follows without any prompting.
Zono closes the distance and clinches up with Soza, looking for a takedown. Zono pushes Soza against the cage but Soza circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Zono shoots in and drives through. Soza sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Long Zono. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Soza fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Zono to the ground. Soza is now in Zono's guard.#SUB#
Zono looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zono lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Zono trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zono passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Zono working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T1##SU#
Zono stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Soza tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zono swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zono throws a push kick but Soza slaps the foot to one side.
Soza steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Zono.
Zono misses with a takedown
and Soza counters with a right hand to the body.
Soza feints a jab promting Zono to slip. Soza then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Zono slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Zono misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T2#
Soza keeps the fight on the outside.
Zono with a poor takedown
and Zono takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zono doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Soza counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Zono gets a clinch.
Zono is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Soza pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Soza tries to pull guard but Zono forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Zono is trying to drag Soza to the mat but Soza just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Zono is trying to drag Soza to the mat but Soza just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC2#
Soza's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Soza throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#CL#
Zono rushes Soza and presses him up against the cage.
Zono prevents a takedown attempt there.
Zono dodges an elbow strike from Soza.
Zono tries for a takedown. No joy.
Soza jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Zono walks away with a smile on his face. Soza gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Soza throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Zono.#CL#
Zono has closed the distance and engaged Soza in a clinch.
Zono tries for a takedown but Soza manages to get underhooks.
Zono drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Soza tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#T4#
Zono drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Soza is trying to break the clinch but Zono has him pressed against the cage.
Soza stops a takedown attempt from Zono.
#BC2#
Soza breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Soza lands a jab to the head.
Soza tries for a takedown but Zono sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Zono is looking for a counter combo.#CL#
Zono closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Zono as Soza tries to tie him up.
Zono gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Soza.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Soza showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Soza will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Zono quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Zono misses with a takedown attempt - Soza sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Long Zono seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zono throws a head kick but Soza moves out of range.
Zono tries for a takedown but Soza sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Soza tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Zono closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zono has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Soza is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Long Zono. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zono has Soza pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Soza manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Long Zono has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Soza breaks the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zono with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Soza moves into the clinch.
Zono looking for a takedown. #T1#
Zono is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Soza gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Soza is trying to maintain a safe position but Zono gets an underhook and turns Soza into the cage.
Zono tries to score a body lock takedown but Soza shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD#
Zono has Soza pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Zono pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Soza tumbling to the mat - Zono dives into Soza's guard.
Soza pushes Zono off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Zono with a poor takedown
and Soza counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A nice leg kick from Soza, right into the meat of the thigh.
Luke Soza seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Soza is defended easily by Zono.#T2##TD#
Zono drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Soza keeping full guard, as Zono tries to pass.
Soza lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Soza wants to control from the top but Zono keeps moving. #SUB#
Zono has his foot on Soza's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Soza works his way back into a safe position though.
Zono looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Zono throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Zono has an active guard here but Soza has managed to pass into half guard.
#T3#
Zono wants to improve his position but Soza is controlling well.
#SUB#
Zono looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Zono looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Zono looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Long Zono overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zono is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Zono looking for submissions off his back.
Luke Soza is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Soza really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zono. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Zono actively working from the bottom here.
Zono is trying to get back to full guard.
Zono is looking to get back to full guard here but Soza has managed to pass to side control instead.
Zono is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Soza trying to control the action but Zono is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Luke Soza.
I've got Soza 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Soza! |
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