Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DMMA 370 x
Date: Nov 10, 2024

#R1#
Hernandez takes a swing at Zapina's ribcage but misses.
Hernandez shoots for a double leg takedown but Zapina sprawls well. He's pushed Hernandez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Zapina swings for the body but Hernandez moves out of range.
Hernandez avoids the head kick by Zapina.
Hernandez doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hernandez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zapina sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hernandez misses with a hook. Zapina ducked under it nicely.
Zapina bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hernandez slips a straight right by Zapina.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hernandez 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Zapina. #CL#
Zapina darts in and clinches Hernandez up against the cage.
Hernandez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Zapina just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hernandez's brow. #T1#
Zapina pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hernandez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zapina misses with a punch on the inside.
Hernandez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zapina backwards.
With the fighters up against the cage, Zapina throws an elbow but misses.
Hernandez working aggressively here.
A right hand to the body from Hernandez.
Zapina's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hernandez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hernandez blocks an elbow strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hernandez.
Zapina lands with a left to the head.
Zapina working aggressively here.
Hernandez blocks a body shot from Zapina.
Zapina throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hernandez can't find room to land a body shot as Zapina controls the action.
Hernandez is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Zapina throws a punch but it's blocked by Hernandez.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hernandez.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hernandez avoids a wild elbow strike from Zapina.
Hernandez lands a body punch in the clinch.
Zapina misses with a hook to the ribs.
A hook to the body from Hernandez. #T2#
Hernandez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hernandez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zapina gets underhooks to prevent Hernandez's takedown attempt.
Hernandez avoids a wild elbow strike from Zapina.
Hernandez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zapina softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hernandez takes an elbow to the temple.
Zapina lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zapina creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hernandez lands an uppercut.
Zapina throws an elbow but it misses.
Hernandez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zapina backwards.
Hernandez scores with a nice hook to the head.
A shot in the inside from Hernandez.
Zapina pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Zapina pushes Hernandez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hernandez lands an uppercut.
Zapina gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hernandez misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zapina.
Hernandez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zapina's elbow.
Hernandez tries a body shot but Zapina blocks it.
Good body shot from Hernandez. #T3#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Zapina just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hernandez's brow.
Hernandez throws a punch but it's blocked by Zapina.
Hernandez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD2#
Hernandez has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Zapina clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#SUB2#
Hernandez looking for the choke from the back.
Hernandez missing with strikes.
Hernandez punishes Zapina with strikes from the back mount.
Hernandez connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Zapina to escape the position.
Hernandez lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK. #ROC2#Zapina is rocked!
Zapina covers up after that shot from Hernandez.
Oh Zapina is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hernandez lands strikes from the back and Zapina isn't doing enough to escape the position. The referee steps in to end the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arturo Hernandez!
Arturo Hernandez decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DMMA 356 Puno v De Leon
Date: Oct 05, 2024

#R1#
Dismantle scores with a hook.
Dismantle takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Dismantle throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Zapina to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Zapina rushes Dismantle and presses him up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zapina.
Dismantle tries a body shot but Zapina blocks it.
Zapina pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Zapina throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A right hook to the body lands for Dismantle.
A short uppercut from Dismantle.
Zapina lands a nice elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dismantle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zapina can't find room to land a body shot as Dismantle controls the action.
Dismantle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dismantle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zapina looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Zapina blocks a body shot from Dismantle.
Dismantle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zapina throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dismantle lands a body shot.
Still in the clinch, Dismantle scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dismantle avoids a wild elbow strike from Zapina.
Dismantle misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Dismantle tries a body shot but Zapina blocks it.
Zapina lands an elbow just above Dismantle 's eye.
Dismantle looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Zapina misses with some punches.
Dismantle struggles to land a body shot inside as Zapina controls his hands.
Dismantle lands with a light punch inside.
Zapina lands an elbow inside.
Zapina throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Zapina - that landed with a thud.
Dismantle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zapina lands a body shot.
Dismantle lands a left hand.
Dismantle blocks an elbow strike.
Zapina lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Zapina throws an elbow but misses.
Zapina blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zapina lands an elbow just above Dismantle 's eye.
Zapina creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dismantle's defenses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zapina lands an elbow inside.
Dismantle swings wildly with an uppercut but Zapina uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dismantle lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zapina lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T2#
Dismantle misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Zapina.
Zapina prevents a body shot from Dismantle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dismantle.
Zapina lands with a left to the head.
Dismantle misses with a body punch.
Dismantle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dismantle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dismantle throws a head punch that misses.
Zapina misses with an elbow strike.
Zapina misses with an elbow over the top.
Dismantle lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dismantle lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Zapina.
Dismantle misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Zapina.
Zapina lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dismantle backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zapina.
Dismantle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zapina's elbow.
Dismantle dodges an elbow strike from Zapina.
Dismantle throws a punch but it's blocked by Zapina.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dismantle.
Zapina pushes off an throws an elbow but Dismantle leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T3#
Dismantle takes an elbow to the forehead.
Zapina lands an elbow that stopped Dismantle in his tracks for a moment.
Zapina digs a right hand into Dismantle's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dismantle's gas tank.
Zapina pushes Dismantle back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dismantle presses Zapina against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Zapina makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dismantle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zapina lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Dismantle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dismantle lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zapina backwards.
Dismantle throws a punch but it's blocked by Zapina.
Zapina lands with a left to the head.
Zapina lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zapina lands a damaging elbow. #ROC#Dismantle is rocked!
Zapina lands a nice elbow.
Dismantle is still on wobbly legs! Can Zapina finish him?
Dismantle tries to throw a body punch but Zapina avoids it by throwing Dismantle back against the cage.
Dismantle working aggressively here.
Zapina lands a right hand.
Dismantle is pressed against the cage. Zapina pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Dismantle! Two more big strikes from Zapina and Dismantle crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Olan Zapina!
A victorious Olan Zapina thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: CCC 60 : Johansson vs River
Date: Aug 04, 2024

#R1#
Moltisanti lands a lovely overhand right.
Moltisanti cracks Zapina with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Zapina bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Moltisanti lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Moltisanti.
Zapina fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Moltisanti looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Zapina misses with a body shot.
Moltisanti attempts a counter takedown but Zapina avoids it well and moves away.
Moltisanti rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zapina connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Moltisanti throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zapina wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zapina showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Moltisanti.
Moltisanti dives in and grabs Zapina's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zapina pushes down on Moltisanti's head and hops out.
Zapina fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Moltisanti.
Moltisanti falls off balance throwing a combination
and Zapina counters with a left to the body. #T1#
Moltisanti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zapina throws out the jab.
Moltisanti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zapina.
Zapina lands with a shot to the body.
Zapina tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Moltisanti paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Moltisanti has his takedown stuffed
and Zapina counters with a head kick. That will keep Moltisanti thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Moltisanti throws a looping overhand right but Zapina ducks down to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zapina looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Moltisanti misses the shot to the body.
Zapina is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Moltisanti rather than just go for the knockout.
Moltisanti misses with a hook
and Zapina cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Chrissy Moltisanti has been cut.
Zapina throws a shot from downtown. Moltisanti moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Moltisanti lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Zapina thows a left - swing and a miss!
Moltisanti takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Zapina throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zapina scores with a body shot.
Moltisanti moves forwards but Zapina connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Moltisanti missing with a left hand there. Zapina was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Olan Zapina is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Moltisanti throws an off balance right hand
and Zapina makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Zapina cracks Moltisanti with a hook to the temple - Moltisanti is on wobbly legs here! Zapina swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Moltisanti falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Zapina wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Olan Zapina!
A victorious Olan Zapina thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: CCC 45 : Belyaev vs Cizek
Date: Jun 30, 2024

#R1#
Gracie jabs Zapina to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A clash of legs there as Zapina blocks the low kick.
Gracie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Gracie.
A clash of legs there as Zapina blocks the low kick.
Zapina feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Robert Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zapina lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Zapina misses with a low kick.
Zapina misses with an uppercut. Gracie saw that one coming.
Zapina just misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Zapina staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie throws a hook but Zapina avoids it easily.
Gracie with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gracie scores with a nice head shot.
Gracie thows a leg kick but Zapina checks it
and Zapina counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gracie attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Gracie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zapina thinks about countering with a head kick.#T1#
Gracie swings for the body but Zapina moves out of range.
Gracie tries to clinch there but Zapina circles away. #CL#
Zapina rushes Gracie and presses him up against the cage.
Gracie can't find room to land a body shot as Zapina controls the action.
Zapina misses with an elbow strike.
Gracie is working Zapina over against the cage.
Zapina lands an elbow inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Zapina just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gracie's brow.
Zapina lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Zapina throws an elbow that misses.
Gracie avoids a wild elbow strike from Zapina.
Gracie pushes Zapina back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gracie will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Zapina up against the cage.
Zapina fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zapina lands a nice uppercut.
Zapina throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Zapina blocks an uppercut.
Zapina looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T2#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Zapina scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie tries to work over Zapina's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Zapina as Gracie tries to tie him up.
With the fighters up against the cage, Zapina throws an elbow but misses. #TD2#
Gracie has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Zapina is trying to keep an underhook but Gracie manages to get the takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Zapina is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie. #SUB2#
Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zapina is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold. #T3#
Gracie trying to control from Zapina's half guard. Zapina has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Zapina has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Gracie advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Zapina defends it well.
Zapina is refusing to be controlled, as Gracie sits in half guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zapina is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold.
Gracie slows the pace down in half guard.
Gracie is trying to control the action in half guard but Zapina is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Robert Gracie will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Gracie tries to clinch up.
Gracie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zapina scores with a head kick. Gracie tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Gracie lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zapina at a distance.
Gracie looks for the body kick but Zapina saw that one coming.
Robert Gracie seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gracie throws a body shot but no joy.
Zapina misses with a wild body shot.
Gracie changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Gracie looks to land a left hand but Zapina moved out of range nicely.
Zapina works Gracie's body with a nice hook.
Gracie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zapina appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Zapina swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie throws the kick towards the body but Zapina avoids it.
A quick step to the side and Zapina tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zapina moves out of range of the leg kick from Gracie.
Zapina appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Gracie looks to land a body kick but Zapina moved away.
A swing and a miss from Gracie.
Zapina takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T1#
Gracie fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gracie falls off balance throwing a combination
and Zapina counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zapina throws a head kick that misses
and Gracie counters with a nice body kick.
Gracie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zapina was well out of range. Poor timing from Gracie.
Zapina misses the shot to the body.
Zapina slips a jab from Gracie.
Zapina looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Zapina moves out of range as Gracie throws a body kick.
Zapina avoids the head kick by Gracie.
Good work by Zapina as he checks the leg kick.
Gracie throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gracie takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A head kick by Gracie misses
and Zapina counters with a head kick. That will keep Gracie thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Zapina staying out of range there.#T2#
Zapina moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Zapina moves into the clinch successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie takes a shot to the head.
Gracie tries to throw a body punch but Zapina avoids it by throwing Gracie back against the cage.
Gracie dodges an elbow strike from Zapina.
Gracie throws a punch but it's blocked by Zapina.
Zapina throws an elbow but it misses.
Zapina lands an elbow inside that Gracie shrugs off.
Gracie gets through Zapina's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Zapina lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Gracie is looking to take this one to the mat.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zapina creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zapina lands a nice elbow.
Gracie tries to work over Zapina's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gracie lands a body punch in the clinch.
Zapina gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Zapina lands an elbow that stopped Gracie in his tracks for a moment.
A right hook to the body lands for Gracie.
Zapina is working Gracie over against the cage.
Zapina makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
Zapina works on Gracie's body with a couple of short punches.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Zapina lands a body shot in the clinch. #TD2#
Gracie has clasped his hands together around Zapina's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Zapina is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Gracie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Zapina trying to remain calm as Gracie controls from the top position.#ES#
Zapina bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Zapina avoids the head kick by Gracie.
Olan Zapina is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zapina cracks Gracie with a good jab.#T4#
Gracie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zapina tries to avoid it but Gracie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zapina to the ground. Zapina escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
As Gracie backs away, Zapina returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
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!
Zapina missing with a left hand there. Gracie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zapina ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away.
Zapina is looking to wear down Gracie with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Zapina feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gracies jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gracie takes a swing at Zapina's ribcage but misses.
Zapina slips a jab and a cross from Gracie.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gracie. Zapina does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zapina looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Zapina lands with a kick to the temple. Gracie shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Gracie misses with a wild body shot.
Zapina throws the kick towards the body but Gracie avoids it.#CL#
Zapina drives through and clinches with Gracie against the cage.
Zapina lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Zapina is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Gracie avoids a wild elbow strike from Zapina.
Nice elbow from Zapina.
Zapina misses with an elbow strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Still in the clinch, Gracie scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Olan Zapina dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Gracie bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Zapina's head.
Gracie fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Zapina is out of range.
A head kick misses from Gracie.
Zapina lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #CL#
Zapina takes the fight into the clinch.
Zapina throws a punch but it's blocked by Gracie.
Olan Zapina has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Zapina lands an elbow inside that Gracie shrugs off.
Gracie is trying to stall.
Zapina is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?
Zapina blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Zapina pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Zapina lands an elbow that stopped Gracie in his tracks for a moment.
Gracie trying to control the position but instead, Zapina has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gracie into the cage.
Zapina gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T1#
Zapina lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Zapina scores with a hook to the body.
Gracie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zapina lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Zapina lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gracie takes an elbow to the temple. #ROC#Gracie is rocked!
Zapina lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gracie is still on wobbly legs! Can Zapina finish him?
Gracie misses with the head strike.
Gracie throws a punch but it's blocked by Zapina.
Zapina scores with a shot to the side of Gracie's head.
Zapina throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gracies head.
Clinched against the cage, Zapina lands a big elbow that drops Gracie! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Gracie is complaining that he's OK but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Olan Zapina!
An out of breath Olan Zapina thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: CCC 37 : Hernandez vs Eclaro
Date: Jun 15, 2024

#R1#
Huang doesn't manage to clinch there - Zapina circles away.
Huang blocks a head kick by Zapina.
Huang throws a low kick but Zapina moves out of range easily.
Zapina is looking to land body kicks.
Huang moves away from the strike by Zapina.
Olan Zapina seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zapina ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Huang moves away.
Huang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zapina.
A counter left hand to the body from Huang misses its target.
Huang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Huang looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A good leg kick by Huang.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zapina throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Zapina, as that shot connected.
Huang connects with a leg kick.
Zapina with the inside leg kick. #T1#
Huang blocks a jab.
Zapina keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Huang walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Zapina walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Huang checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Zapina tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Huang was well out of range. Poor timing from Zapina.
Huang connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A punch lands to the side of Zapina 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Zapina moves forwards but Huang connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Huang throws a poor cross that misses
and Zapina makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL2#
Zapina darts in and clinches Huang up against the cage.#TD#
Huang pulls Zapina into guard. #SU2#
Zapina stands up from Huang's guard - Zapina perhaps looking for a knockout. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zapina misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Huang.
Zapina throws an overhand right that lands on Huang's shoulder, as Huang tries to avoid the shot.
Zapina looks to throw the jab but Huang is out of range.
Zapina takes a swing at Huang's ribcage but misses.
Huang misses with a right hand
and Zapina cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zapina lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Huang at a distance.
Huang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zapina.
Huang scores with a spinning back kick!
Huang lands a right hook to the body.
Huang lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Huang throws a jab but it's blocked by Zapina. #T3##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Huang tries to pull guard but Zapina forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Zapina lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Zapina fails to land. #TD#
Huang drags the fight down to the ground.
Zapina is looking to stand up but Huang won't let him.
Zapina wants to stand and escape but instead Huang has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Zapina keeping moving, preventing Huang from controlling successfully.
Huang is stalling in the full guard.
Zapina has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB#
Huang drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Huang jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Zapina keeping full guard, as Huang tries to pass.
Zapina really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Huang. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Huang pushing down on Zapina's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Zapina is in trouble now - Huang has advanced to mount!
Huang with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
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 Lee Huang will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Donk. Huang catches Zapina right on the button with a cross.
Zapina staying out of range there.#CL2#
Zapina gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Huang.
Zapina misses with a body punch.
Zapina tries to throw a body punch but Huang avoids it by throwing Zapina back against the cage.
Zapina has a couple of punches blocked by Huang.
Huang jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Zapina walks away with a smile on his face. Huang gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Zapina thows a leg kick but Huang checks it #CL#
and Huang holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Huang jumps guard but Zapina stands there with Huang around his waist. Huang gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zapina throws an elbow that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zapina.
Zapina misses with a hook to the ribs.
Huang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zapina's elbow. #TD#
Huang pulls guard effortlessly.
Huang bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zapina's guard. #REVR##T1#
Huang looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Huang works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Huang works his way into full mount!
Zapina really wants to buck Huang off and get back to his feet.
Huang trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Huang pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish. #T2##SUB#
Huang is working for a guillotine from mount but Zapina frees his head quite easily.
Zapina is trying to get back to his feet but can't. #ES2#
Zapina bucks up and throws Huang to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Zapina slips under a jab from Huang.
Huang misses with a low kick.
Zapina misses with a straight right. #T3#
Zapina loads up on a big right hand but Huang slips the punch.
Huang looks to score with a jab to the body but Zapina is just out of range.
Zapina lands with a good body shot.
Huang blocks a head kick by Zapina.
Zapina looks for the body kick but Huang saw that one coming.
Zapina scores with a crisp jab that stopped Huang in his tracks.
Nice shot by Zapina.
Zapina throws a head kick but Huang moves out of range. #CL2#
Zapina gets a clinch.
Huang is trying to pull guard but Zapina turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lee Huang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zapina lands a body punch.
Huang tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Zapina just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Huang jumps into guard, dragging Zapina to the mat. #T4#
Huang wants to sweep here but Zapina controlling him for the moment.
Huang managing to control the position. #SU2#
Zapina stands up from Huang's guard - Zapina perhaps looking for a knockout.
Huang connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zapina tries a head kick but it misses.
A little feinted left hand from Huang on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Huang on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
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 Lee Huang will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Zapina throws an off balance right hand
and Huang counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lee Huang is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zapina swings for the body but Huang moves out of range.
Huang seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Zapina throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Huang looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Huang blocks a head kick by Zapina.
Good shot there by Huang.
Huang takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Zapina ducks under a wild hook from Huang.
Zapina throws a hook but Huang blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huang throws a big shot that misses.
Zapina checks a leg kick.
Zapina just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Huang throws a chopping leg kick but Zapina manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
It seemed like Zapina was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Huang throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Zapina on the side of the head.
Zapina takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Huang moves out of range as Zapina throws a body kick.
Zapina looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice defenses there by Huang.
Huang throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zapina keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Huang.
Zapina throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Huang on the side of the head.
Zapina ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Huang avoids the head kick by Zapina. #T2#
Huang tests Zapina's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Huang throws a body kick that misses.
Zapina looks to land a right hand but Huang moved out of range.
Huang blocks a head kick by Zapina.
Huang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zapina tries a head kick but it misses.
Zapina throws a head kick but Huang moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from Huang misses.
Zapina uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Huang.
Zapina dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Olan Zapina is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zapina misses with the body kick#CL#
and Huang holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T3#
Zapina creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Zapina lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Zapina throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Zapina just misses with a elbow thrown towards Huang's brow.
Zapina misses with a body punch.
Zapina throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Zapina creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Zapina lands with a left to the head.
Huang throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zapinas head.
A short uppercut from Huang.
Zapina lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Zapina throws an elbow that misses.
Zapina misses with the head strike.
Olan Zapina seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T4#
Zapina misses with the head strike.
Zapina pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Zapina tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Huang's elbow.
Zapina swings away with an uppercut that misses. #TD#
Huang pulls guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Huang pulls Zapina in to control the position.
Zapina is looking to stand up but Huang won't let him.
Olan Zapina has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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 Lee Huang.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Huang, 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lee Huang!
Lee Huang seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: CCC 29 : Hernandez vs Zapina
Date: May 18, 2024

#R1#
A swing and a miss from Hernandez.
Zapina throws a jab but it's blocked by Hernandez. #TD#
Hernandez feints and as Zapina raises his hands in defense, Hernandez changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hernandez throws a big right hand that misses.
Hernandez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Zapina wants to stand but Hernandez is controlling the position.
Hernandez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Zapina's head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zapina can do anything to dispel that myth.
Zapina keeping moving, preventing Hernandez from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zapina wants to stand up but Hernandez is controlling him.
Hernandez controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Hernandez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hernandez 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.
Hernandez is pushing down on Zapina's leg trying to pass to half guard. Zapina is fighting to maintain full guard but Hernandez has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hernandez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Zapina avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hernandez.
Hernandez working Zapina over with strikes.
Hernandez trying to control from half guard but Zapina is working away.
Hernandez working Zapina over with strikes.
Hernandez winds up and cracks Zapina with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Zapina is refusing to be controlled, as Hernandez sits in half guard.
Well, if Hernandez is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Hernandez stops Zapina from getting back to his feet.
Hernandez 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.
Zapina has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB#
Hernandez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Zapina doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hernandez. #T3#
Hernandez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Zapina really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hernandez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Zapina is trying to stand back up but Hernandez is controlling him
Well, if Hernandez is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hernandez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Hernandez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Hernandez is working for a kimura but Zapina is defending it quite comfortably. #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.
Hernandez lands with a punch from half guard.
Zapina wants to get back to his feet.
Hernandez sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Zapina is trying to stand.
Hernandez 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hernandez is trying to control. Zapina wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hernandez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Hernandez dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD#
Hernandez closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Zapina manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Hernandez keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Zapina scores with a hook to the body.
Hernandez avoids the elbow strike from Zapina, against the cage. #BC#
Hernandez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zapina ducks right into an uppercut from Hernandez.
Hernandez throws the left hand but Zapina avoids the punch easily.
Hernandez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Hernandez looking to score a takedown here. Zapina is defending well but Hernandez drives through and ends up in Zapina's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hernandez throwing strikes from guard but Zapina blocks nicely.
Hernandez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hernandez passes into half guard.
Zapina is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hernandez scores with a couple of nice shots.#T1#
Hernandez lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Well, if Hernandez is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Zapina is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hernandez scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hernandez prevents Zapina from standing back up.
Hernandez scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hernandez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Zapina avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hernandez. #T2#
Hernandez working the head and body with strikes.
Hernandez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Zapina looks like he's trying to stand up. #ES2#
Zapina manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Hernandez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Zapina takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hernandez slips a jab from Zapina.
Hernandez feinted with a counter takedown.
Hernandez avoids the body shot from Zapina.
A slow jab from Zapina misses its intended target.
Zapina moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Frank Hernandez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zapina misses with an uppercut. Hernandez saw that one coming.#T3#
Zapina on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Zapina misses with a body shot.
Hernandez feinted with a counter takedown.
Zapina uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hernandez.
Zapina appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hernandez lands with an overhand left.
Hernandez cracks Zapina with a right hand to the side of the head.
Zapina takes one on the button.
Zapina drops his hands momentarily and Hernandez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hernandez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zapina stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Zapina drops his hands momentarily and Hernandez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hernandez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hernandez throws a jab but it's blocked by Zapina. #T4##TD#
Hernandez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Zapina is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hernandez is controlling him.
Hernandez 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.
Hernandez landing some decent shots from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hernandez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zapina works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hernandez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zapina can do to turn this around?
Hernandez throws a big elbow that misses.
Hernandez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hernandez advances to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Hernandez dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Hernandez scores with a nice right hand. #TD#
Hernandez closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Zapina quickly recovers to half guard.
Hernandez looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Zapina with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Zapina blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hernandez.
Hernandez lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hernandez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hernandez lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hernandez prevents Zapina from standing back up. #T1#
Hernandez looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Zapina with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hernandez lands strikes from half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hernandez in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Hernandez seems to be looking for submissions.
Zapina on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Hernandez is trying to work for a kimura but Zapina is defending well.
Hernandez performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2#
Zapina wants to get back to his feet.
Hernandez is trying to control the action in half guard but Zapina is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Hernandez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Hernandez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Zapina sees it coming and defends easily.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hernandez connects with a nice short shot to Zapina's temple. #T3#
Hernandez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hernandez stops Zapina from getting back to his feet.
Hernandez 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.
Zapina blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hernandez.
Hernandez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hernandez working the head and body with strikes.
Hernandez trying to control from half guard but Zapina is working away.
Hernandez landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hernandez is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB#
Zapina is defending against the submission attempts here by Hernandez. #T4#
Hernandez working over Zapina with some ground and pound. Zapina looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Zapina wants to get back to his feet.
Hernandez lands with a punch from half guard.
Hernandez is keen to just control but Zapina is a slippery customer.
Hernandez winds up and cracks Zapina with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hernandez is nestled in close to Zapina, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hernandez lands with a punch from half guard.
Hernandez scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hernandez stops Zapina from getting back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Hernandez clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R4#
Zapina throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Hernandez counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hernandez.
Hernandez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Zapina wants to stand but Hernandez is controlling the position.
Hernandez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hernandez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hernandez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hernandez landing with the ground and pound.
Hernandez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez with a nice head shot there.
Hernandez sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
Hernandez scoring with some ground and pound.
Hernandez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hernandez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Hernandez is working Zapina over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Frank Hernandez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zapina is looking to stand back up but Hernandez counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Zapina.
Hernandez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hernandez takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Hernandez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Zapina doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hernandez.
Hernandez working the head and body with strikes.
Hernandez drops an elbow to the side of Zapina's head.
Zapina looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hernandez looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Zapina with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hernandez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Zapina knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hernandez frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T3#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hernandez cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Hernandez working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Zapina trying desperately to get to his feet.
Hernandez landing punches.
BOOM! Hernandez connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Hernandez landing strikes from the mount.#ROC#Zapina is rocked!
Hernandez lands a big elbow - Zapina is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Zapina is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Frank Hernandez!
Frank Hernandez retains his featherweight title!
An out of breath Frank Hernandez thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: HRL76
Date: Apr 06, 2024

#R1#
Hall misses with a right hand #KD2#
and Zapina counters with a crisp one two that drops Hall! Zapina thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Hall to his feet! Hall is in big trouble!#ROC2#Hall is rocked!
Zapina uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hall.
Hall misses with a lunging right hand #KD2#
and Zapina counters with a nice right hand that sends Hall toppling to the canvas! Hall scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Zapina finish him?!
Oh Hall is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zapina lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Hall - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Zapina!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Olan Zapina!
An out of breath Olan Zapina thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: HRL71
Date: Mar 23, 2024

#R1#
The fighters circling - Hall throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hall throws out a loose jab but Zapina uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hall misses with a right hand
and Hall takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Richard Hall has been cut.
A swing and a miss from Zapina.
An attempted straight right counter from Hall misses the target.
Hall throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hall tries for a takedown but Zapina circles away easily
and Zapina counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zapina bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zapina lands a head kick. Hall smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #ROC2#Hall is rocked!
Zapina throws a half hearted mid kick.
Oh Hall is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Hall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zapina.
Zapina looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zapina lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hall throws an overhand right that lands on Zapina's shoulder, as Zapina tries to avoid the shot.
Hall seems to have got his legs back now.
Hall rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #KD2#
and Zapina counters with a crisp right hand that drops Hall! Zapina lets Hall back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Hall throws a body shot but no joy.
Hall bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Olan Zapina is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hall moves away from the strike by Zapina.
Hall takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Zapina throws a body kick that misses.
Hall looks to land a right hand but Zapina moved out of range.#T2#
Hall rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zapina counters with a body kick that stops Hall in his tracks momentarily.
Richard Hall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zapina avoids the body shot from Hall.
Zapina looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zapina's coach down at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Zapina's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Zapina slips under a jab.
Zapina misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Hall counters with a nice double leg into side control. Zapina won't be happy with that.
Hall tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Zapina is trying to escape the position but Hall is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES2#
Zapina sneaks out the side door and pushes Hall away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#T3#
Zapina throws a body shot but no joy.
Hall uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zapina.
Zapina uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hall.
Zapina looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hall misses with a straight left.
Hall throws the left hand but Zapina avoids the punch easily.
Hall shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zapina as he jumps to the side.
Hall misses with an uppercut.
Zapina throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hall.#T4#
Hall takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Zapina lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Hall throws a jab when Zapina was well out of range.
Hall jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hall. Zapina does a little dance to reset his feet.#KD2#
Zapina cracks Hall with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Zapina has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Hall to stand back up!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hall misses with a jab to the body
and Zapina counters with a body kick.
Zapina lands a body shot.
Zapina changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circle, before Zapina throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Hall's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Zapina lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Olan Zapina!
An out of breath Olan Zapina thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: HRL63
Date: Feb 24, 2024

#R1#
Zapina pushes Raynard away with a front kick.
Zapina takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Zapina lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT#It looks like Marlon Raynard has been cut.
Zapina misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raynard.
Sloppy strikes from Raynard. Those never looked like landing.
Zapina slips under a jab.
Raynard avoids the head kick by Zapina.
A bone on bone clash there as Zapina blocks the leg kick.
Raynard lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Raynard throws a right and a left that both miss.
Raynard just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromZapina.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Raynard 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 Zapina has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Zapina and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Raynard misses with a few strikes there.
Zapina appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Raynard scores with a body shot. #T1#
Zapina uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Raynard.
Zapina is looking to counter with head kicks.
Zapina leaves Raynard with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Zapina throws a counter high kick but Raynard was just alert enough to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Raynard. Zapina does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zapina defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Raynard.
Zapina tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zapina uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Raynard.
It looked like Zapina wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A jab from Raynard misses.
Zapina looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Raynard throws a series of punches but Zapina avoids them all with ease.
Zapina connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Raynard avoids the head kick by Zapina. #T2#
Zapina takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Olan Zapina is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Raynard lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zapina's sensitive parts.
Raynard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zapina manages to avoid it.
Zapina tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zapina dodges the punch combination from Raynard.
Zapina fires out a quick counter leg kick but Raynard just manages to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Raynard looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zapina tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raynard was well out of range. Poor timing from Zapina.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zapina throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T3#
Zapina throws a head kick but Raynard moves out of range.
Zapina takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Zapina lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Raynard misses the target.
Nice uppercut there from Zapina.
Zapina scores with a kick to the body.
Zapina tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Raynard tries to bum rush Zapina with a series of wild strikes but Zapina uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Raynard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zapina swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zapina throws an overhand right that lands on Raynard's shoulder, as Raynard tries to avoid the shot.
Zapina misses with a body kick. #T4#
Raynard throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zapina scores with a head kick.
Raynard misses with an attempted mid kick.
Zapina keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Raynard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zapina throws a head kick that misses.
Zapina 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.
A jab from Raynard misses.
Raynard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zapina is looking to counter with head kicks.
Zapina lands a high kick! #CUT#That has opened up Marlon Raynard's cut even more.
Raynard goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Zapina looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Raynard misses with a body kick.
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 Olan Zapina will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Marlon Raynard's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Zapina takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Zapina moves out of range as Raynard throws a body kick.
Zapina lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Zapina lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Raynard throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Zapina counters with a body kick that stops Raynard in his tracks momentarily.
Raynard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Raynard avoids the head kick by Zapina.
Raynard misses with a looping right.
Zapina misses with an attempted mid kick.
Raynard let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zapina tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Raynard throws a half hearted mid kick.
Zapina misses with a head kick. #T1#
Zapina throws a sloppy head kick and Raynard moves out of range easily.
Raynard attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Raynard just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromZapina.
Raynard avoids the head kick by Zapina.
Zapina drops his hands momentarily and Raynard takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Raynard falls off balance throwing a combination
and Zapina counters with a head kick.
Raynard works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Raynard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zapina circles away quickly and effectively.
Raynard lands a two punch combo.
Raynard cracks Zapina with a good jab.#T2#
Zapina uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Raynard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raynard smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Marlon Raynard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Raynard. Zapina does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zapina throws a quick counter kick to the body but Raynard avoids it.
A head kick by Raynard misses
and Zapina counters with a nice low kick that buckles Raynard's knee momentarily.
Zapina ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Raynard blocks a head kick by Zapina.
Zapina steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Raynard.
Zapina takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Zapina misses with a head kick.
Raynard scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Raynard misses with a looping left.#T3#
A jab from Raynard finds it's way through Zapina's defenses.
Raynard tries to clinch but Zapina moves away
and Zapina counters with a head kick.
Raynard looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Raynard lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Raynard lands a body shot.
Marlon Raynard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Raynard is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Zapina was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Raynard.
Zapina misses with a left hand
and Raynard counters with a low kick, right behind Zapina 's knee.
Zapina throws a front kick that sends Raynard stumbling back into the cage.
Raynard throws a wild body kick that Zapina sees coming a mile off.#T4#
Raynard's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zapina under the eye.
Raynard tries a head kick but it misses.
Zapina jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Zapina lands a head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raynard swings for the body but Zapina moves out of range.
Raynard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zapina is looking to counter punch.
Raynard takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Raynard shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zapina as he avoids it easily.
Zapina throws a quick counter kick to the body but Raynard avoids it.
Raynard takes a swing at Zapina's ribcage but misses.
Zapina throws a counter high kick but Raynard was just alert enough to avoid it.
Raynard moves away from the strike by Zapina.
Zapina slips a jab and a cross from Raynard.
Zapina throws a counter high kick but Raynard was just alert enough to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marlon Raynard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Marlon Raynard's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, 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#
Zapina displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Raynard.
Zapina throws a counter high kick but Raynard was just alert enough to avoid it.
Zapina thows a body kick. Raynard tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Zapina avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zapina looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Zapina misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Raynard bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raynard avoids the head kick by Zapina.
Raynard throws a low kick but it's checked well by Zapina.
Zapina uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Raynard.
Zapina thinks about countering with a head kick.
A big left from Raynard misses. #T1#
Raynard misses with a looping right.
Raynard misses with an uppercut. Zapina saw that one coming.
Raynard throws a right and a left that Zapina avoids nicely.
Zapina lands with a kick to the temple. Raynard shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Crunch! Raynard slams his shin into Zapina's torso.
Zapina steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Raynard.
Zapina is looking to counter punch.
Raynard connects with a nice looking jab.
Raynard throws a leg kick but Zapina moved away.
Raynard looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Raynard throws a right and a left that Zapina avoids nicely. #T2#
Raynard tries to land a front kick but Zapina steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Zapina connects with a good right hand that stumbles Raynard. Raynard circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Zapina lands with a straight right. Raynard didn't see that one coming.#CUT#The cut above Marlon Raynard's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zapina tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Raynard avoids the head kick by Zapina.
Raynard misses with a two punch combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Raynard. Zapina does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zapina throws a push kick but Raynard slaps the foot to one side.
Raynard ducks under a wild hook from Zapina.
Raynard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zapina was well out of range. Poor timing from Raynard.
Zapina looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#T3#
Raynard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL2#
Zapina gets tackled into the cage by Raynard. Raynard maintains the clinch.
Zapina is trying to break the clinch but Raynard has him pressed against the cage.
Zapina is trying to push Raynard away but Raynard has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Zapina breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Raynard tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zapina manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zapina is looking to counter punch.
A lazy left from Raynard finds it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Zapina.
Raynard looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Raynard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Raynard just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromZapina.
Raynard misses with a kick to the body. #T4#
Raynard lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Zapina bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zapina takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Zapina pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zapina keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Raynard.
Raynard misses with a shot to the body
and Zapina counters with a head kick. That will keep Raynard thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick from Zapina lands but Raynard takes it in his stride.
Raynard looks to land a right hand but Zapina moved out of range.
Zapina throws a quick counter head kick but Raynard was just out of range.
Zapina throws a head kick that half lands. #CUT#Marlon Raynard's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Zapina walks into a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Marlon Raynard.
Well Raynard has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marlon Raynard!
Marlon Raynard really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Shadow Realm Apparel logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: HRL58
Date: Feb 03, 2024

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Zapina pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Richard with the counter takedown but Zapina avoids it easily.
Zapina misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Richard counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB2#
Richard is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Zapina is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Zapina has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Richard has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zapina 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.
Zapina is looking to stand up but Richard won't let him.
Richard is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Zapina knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Richard on the ground.#T1#
Richard throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Zapina tries to stand but Richard is controlling from the bottom.
Richard is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Richard throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Richard has a closed guard, preventing Zapina from standing up.
Richard thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #SUB2#
Richard has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Zapina should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Richard has tightened it up now! Zapina 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 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Small Richard!
During a confident post fight interview, Small Richard thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: HRL54
Date: Jan 20, 2024

#R1#
Zapina moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Zapina connects with a body shot that sends Richard's belly button to the back.
Richard takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Zapina throws a shot to the body.
Zapina throws a quick inside leg kick.
Zapina lands with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zapina scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Richard blocks a leg kick.
And Richard tries to counter it with a takedown but Zapina pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Zapina misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Richard counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T1#
Zapina keeping moving, preventing Richard from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Richard has gone for a leg lock! Zapina slips out almost immediately though and dives into Richard's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Richard looking for a triangle here. Zapina is fighting it but it looks tight! Richard pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Zapina is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Small Richard!
Small Richard thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: HRL49
Date: Jan 06, 2024

#R1#
Zapina tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dayton moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CL2#
Zapina takes the fight into the clinch.
Zapina misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Zapina.
Dayton avoids a wild elbow strike from Zapina.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Dayton manages to pull guard.
Zapina preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Dayton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zapina gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1##SUB#
Dayton pushes a forearm under Zapina's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Zapina is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Small Dayton !
Small Dayton retains his featherweight title!
Small Dayton seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: HRL48
Date: Dec 30, 2023

#R1#
Zapina moves out of range of the strikes.
Zapina swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zapina ducks under a wild hook from Hicks.
Hicks looks to land a right hand but Zapina moved out of range.
Lyman Hicks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zapina misses with a head kick. #CL2#
Zapina closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hicks goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hicks misses with a punch on the inside.
Hicks wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC#
Hicks pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Hicks.
Zapina takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL2#
Zapina has Hicks up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hicks has a couple of punches blocked by Zapina.
Zapina lands an elbow just above Hicks 's eye.
A body shot lands from Zapina.
Zapina comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hicks throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Hicks wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short uppercut from Zapina.
Zapina softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Hicks breaks from the clinch.
Hicks misses with a body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hicks rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zapina counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hicks's knee momentarily.
Zapina is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Hicks was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hicks blocks a head kick by Zapina.
Zapina slips a jab and a cross from Hicks.
Zapina comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hicks throws a body shot but no joy.
Hicks digs a good hook to Zapina's body.
Hicks blocks a head kick by Zapina.
Hicks seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Zapina takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Zapina's coach down at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Zapina's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hicks misses with a hook.
Zapina is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hicks with a body shot.
Hicks swings widly with a right hand
and Zapina makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Hicks really felt that one!
Zapina lands a jab to Hicks's midsection.
A lazy left from Hicks finds it's target.
Hicks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hicks has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Zapina.
Zapina showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hicks.
Zapina slips a jab from Hicks.
Zapina stuns Hicks with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hicks misses with a lunging right hand
and Zapina counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Good leg kick by Zapina.
Hicks darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T3#
Hicks takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Hicks throws a combination that misses
and Zapina makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Hicks really felt that one!
Zapina comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hicks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zapina moves away.#KD2#
Zapina cracks Hicks with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Hicks looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Zapina finish him? #ROC2#Hicks is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hicks misses with a jab to the body
and Zapina finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Oh Hicks is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hicks is breathing heavily.
Zapina explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Zapina with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Zapina circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Hicks to the canvas! Hicks doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Zapina keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Olan Zapina!
Olan Zapina seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: HFC 74:John vs Marek
Date: Nov 18, 2023

#R1#
Zapina swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Zapina closes the distance and clinches.
Diego has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Diego misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zapina is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Zapina comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Diego lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zapina creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nice body punch from Zapina.
Zapina throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Diegos head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zapina lands a nice elbow.
Zapina lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Zapina gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Diego fails to land.
Zapina throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diego throws a punch but it's blocked by Zapina.
Zapina blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Zapina lands an elbow just above Diego 's eye. #CUT#It looks like Dan Diego has been cut.
Diego tries a body shot but Zapina blocks it.
Zapina tries to work over Diego's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zapina blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diego lands a right hand.
Diego blocks an elbow strike from Zapina.
Zapina prevents a body shot from Diego.
Zapina doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diego fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diego tries to break the clinch but Zapina is controlling the position.
Zapina lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Zapina gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Zapina lands with a left to the head.
Zapina throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Zapina.
Zapina tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zapina lands an elbow inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diego dodges an elbow strike from Zapina.
Diego takes an elbow to the temple. #T2##BC2#
Diego's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A shot to the liver by Zapina. Beautiful body shot.
Diego 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.
Diego takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Zapina misses with a head kick. #CL#
Zapina pushes Diego up against the ropes in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Diego fails to land.
Diego prevents a body shot from Zapina.
Zapina creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Diego swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Zapina.
Diego has a couple of punches blocked by Zapina.
Diego avoids the elbow strike from Zapina, against the ropes.
Diego misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diego is trying to break the clinch but Zapina has him pressed against the ropes. #T3#
Diego is trying to break the clinch but Zapina has him pressed against the ropes.
Diego misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zapina misses with a punch to the body.
Zapina makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Zapina as the two fighters clinch.
Zapina lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Diego blocks a body shot from Zapina.
Zapina lands a nice shot to the body.
Diego is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Nice elbow from Zapina.
Diego misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zapina lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Diego's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Diego has a couple of punches blocked by Zapina.
Zapina tries a body shot but Diego blocks it.
Zapina blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zapina lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Zapina.
Zapina lands an elbow just above Diego 's eye. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zapina gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #ROC#Diego is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Dan Diego's cut even more.
Diego throws a punch but it's blocked by Zapina.
Diego is still on wobbly legs! Can Zapina finish him?
Zapina pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Diego seems to have recovered his senses.
Zapina misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zapina prevents Diego from breaking the clinch.
Diego can't find room to land a body shot as Zapina controls the action.
Zapina keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Diego's efforts to push away.
Diego blocks an elbow strike from Zapina.
A frustrated look appears on Diego's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Zapina lands a nice elbow.
Zapina pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Zapina lands an elbow that stopped Diego in his tracks for a moment.
Zapina tries to throw a body punch but Diego avoids it by throwing Zapina back against the ropes.
Diego tries to work over Zapina's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diego wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zapina has him pressed against the ropes.
Diego misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Diego.
Diego tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zapina has Diego pressed against the ropes, preventing Diego from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Olan Zapina dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dan Diego's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A low kick lands for Zapina.
Zapina tries a head kick but it misses. #CL#
Zapina has taken the fight to the clinch.
Zapina trying to stall but Diego improves his position.
Diego swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diego lands a nice uppercut.
Diego can't break the clinch.
Diego blocks an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Zapina just misses with a elbow thrown towards Diego's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Zapina fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diego swings wildly with an uppercut but Zapina uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diego tries to throw a body punch but Zapina avoids it by throwing Diego back against the ropes. #BC2#
Diego's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zapina is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diego can do to turn this around?#T1#
Diego on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zapina. Zapina obviously looking to wear him down.
Zapina with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Zapina lands a leg kick that knocks Diego off balance momentarily.
That kick from Zapina tenderised Diego's leg. Diego is trying to keep his angry face on.
Zapina lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Zapina is looking to clinch but Diego is avoiding it.
Zapina lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Both fighters circling a little - Zapina finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Diego blocks a head kick by Zapina. #T2#
Zapina lands a nice looking body shot.
Zapina scores with a decent looking hook.
A head kick from Zapina lands but Diego takes it in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zapina is looking to slow Diego down with leg kicks.
Zapina lands an overhand right.#CL#
Zapina clinches up with Diego and pushes him back against the ropes.
Diego misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zapina pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Zapina lands a nice elbow. #T3#
Zapina working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zapina blocking some punches.
Diego misses with the head strike.
Diego throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diego.
Zapina scores with a hook to the body.
A short left from Zapina.
Zapina looking to stall.
Zapina comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Zapina tries to work over Diego's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zapina pushes off an throws an elbow but Diego leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Diego avoids the elbow strike from Zapina, against the ropes.
Zapina gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#The cut above Dan Diego's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Diego throws a head punch that misses.
Zapina gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Zapina comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zapina lands an elbow inside. #T4#
Zapina pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Diego! Zapina unloads with more strikes and Diego sinks to his knees! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Olan Zapina!
Olan Zapina decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: HFC 68:Handerson vs Smooth
Date: Oct 07, 2023

#R1#
Zapina feints and then cracks Chandler's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chandler down.
Zapina tries to clinch up
and Chandler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zapina connects with a solid leg kick.
Zapina throws a lazy uppercut
and Chandler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zapina rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chandler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zapina throws a lazy uppercut
and Chandler counters with a stiff right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zapina. Chandler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chandler misses with a looping right.
Chandler backing away here, and Zapina unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Zapina with a nice calf kick.
Zapina scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T1##CL2#
Zapina clinches with his opponent.
I was talking to Chandler's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Zapina lands an elbow inside that Chandler shrugs off. #CUT2#It looks like Mike Chandler has been cut.
Zapina lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Zapina.
Chandler is trying to force a seperation but Zapina has the dominant position.
Chandler blocks an elbow strike.
Zapina can't find room to land a body shot as Chandler controls the action.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Zapina tries to work over Chandler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chandler blocks an elbow strike from Zapina.
Chandler blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Chandler pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zapina swings widly with a right hand
and Chandler counters with a stiff right hand.
Zapina tries to clinch but Chandler moves away
and Chandler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Zapina. #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!
Zapina turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Chandler on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zapina. Zapina obviously looking to wear him down.
Zapina throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Chandler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chandler paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Chandler misses with a right hand
and Zapina counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Chandler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zapina.
Chandler walks forward, straight into a front kick from Zapina.
Zapina tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chandler swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It looked like Chandler was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Zapina.
Chandler takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #T3#
Zapina throws a lazy head kick
and Chandler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zapina is looking to slow Chandler down with leg kicks. #CL2#
Zapina has managed to clinch.
Zapina misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zapina misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zapina pushes Chandler back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Zapina misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zapina digs a right hand underneath Chandler's ribcage. Chandler let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Zapina's coach down at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Zapina's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Zapina scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zapina lands an elbow inside that Chandler shrugs off.
Chandler is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Zapina lands an elbow just above Chandler 's eye.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Zapina.
Chandler is trying to push Zapina away but Zapina has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Chandler's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zapina steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chandler.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chandler throws out a loose jab but Zapina uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Zapina throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Zapina scoring well with a low kick there.
Chandler takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from Chandler misses.
Zapina scores with a leg kick.
Zapina chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Zapina closes the distance looking to clinch
and Chandler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Olan Zapina dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Chandler's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Chandler connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Chandler closes the distance but Zapina moves to the side
enabling Zapina to counter with a crisp jab.
Zapina misses with the body kick
and Chandler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chandler is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Zapina tries to clinch but Chandler moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Zapina.
Zapina thows a leg kick but Chandler checks it
and Chandler counters with a straight right hand.
Olan Zapina 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.
Chandler circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chandler was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zapina has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zapina lands with an uppercut that bounces Chandler off the cage and back into range.#ROC2#Chandler is rocked!
Zapina lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Oh Chandler is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zapina chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Zapina and Chandler are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Zapina throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Chandler into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Zapina knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Olan Zapina!
During a confident post fight interview, Olan Zapina thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: HFC 63: Hunter vs Inhanamoto
Date: Sep 02, 2023

#R1##TD#
Slater shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Zapina won't allow Slater to pass to mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zapina can do anything to dispel that myth.
Slater not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Zapina keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Slater 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.
Slater is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Zapina has hold of Slater's hands but Slater slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Slater sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Zapina defending well though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slater thows a huge punch but Zapina dodges it nicely.
Zapina on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Slater throwing shots but Zapina is blocking nicely.
Slater landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Slater missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1#
Slater drops an elbow to the side of Zapina's head.
Slater is looking to take a break and control but Zapina is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Slater is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Zapina blocking the ground and pound attempt from Slater.
Zapina blocking the ground and pound attempt from Slater.
Slater throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Zapina to regain full guard.
Slater distracts Zapina with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Slater in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Slater throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slater throwing strikes from guard but Zapina blocks nicely.
Slater postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Slater postures up in Zapina's guard and throws a big left but Zapina blocks it. #T2#
Slater postures up in Zapina's guard and throws a big left but Zapina blocks it.
Slater throwing strikes from guard but Zapina blocks nicely.
Slater postures up in Zapina's guard and throws a big left but Zapina blocks it.
Slater lands a couple of digs.
Slater working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Zapina's head.
Slater is looking to work some ground and pound but Zapina has wrist control.
Slater throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zapina works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Slater scoring with punches to the head and body.
Zapina working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Slater.
Slater wants to control from the top but Zapina keeps moving.
Slater is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Slater works over Zapina with some ground and pound from guard.#T3#
Slater stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zapina swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Slater accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Slater trying to control but Zapina is working from the bottom.
Zapina seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Zapina really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Slater. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Slater accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slater makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Slater with a nice head shot there.
Slater trying to control the position from guard on top but Zapina is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Slater slips nicely into half guard.
Slater lands strikes from half guard.#T4#
Zapina tries to get to full guard but Slater has control of the leg.
Zapina is staying active underneath Slater, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Zapina has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Slater misses with a head shot. Zapina uses the momentum to regain guard.
Slater lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Slater advances to half guard.
Slater throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Slater thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zapina's head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Slater connects with a nice short shot to Zapina's temple.
Slater is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Slater thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zapina's head.
Slater is trying to control. Zapina wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Slater dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Slater looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zapina is fending him off so far but Slater persists. Nope, Zapina circles away and we're back to standing.
Zapina is trying to counter with his kicks.
Slater shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zapina as he avoids it easily.
A big right from Slater misses.
Zapina throws a big counter head kick but Slater avoids it with no problem.
Zapina lands a high kick!
Slater shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zapina but Zapina pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Zapina shapes to counter with a head kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Slater. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slater shoots in looking for a takedown. Zapina tries to sprawl out of it but Slater keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Zapina manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zapina is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zapina lands a nice looking kick to the body. Slater takes a step back to recover. #T1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Slater or perhaps it was just good defense by Zapina, which made it look bad.
Zapina is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Slater tries for a takedown but Zapina sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Zapina is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zapina scores with a kick to the midsection.
Zapina thows a left - swing and a miss!
A low kick lands for Zapina.
Zapina throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Slater is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zapina can do to turn this around?
Zapina lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Slater on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Slater shoots and misses
and Zapina counters with a slapping leg kick.
Johnny Slater seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slater blocks a head kick by Zapina.
Zapina scores with a body shot.
Zapina lands a nice leg kick that just misses Slater's sensitive parts. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A solid body kick from Zapina.
Zapina connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Olan Zapina is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zapina throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Zapina comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Zapina changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Zapina throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Zapina scores with a nice body kick.
Zapina scores with a body shot.
Slater takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Zapina. Slater shrugs it off though.
Zapina throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A low kick lands for Zapina. #T3#
Slater tries for a takedown but Zapina circles away easily
and Zapina counters with a body kick.
Zapina explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nice body kick from Zapina.
Zapina is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Slater rather than just go for the knockout.#KD2#
Zapina lands a big head kick that sends Slater tumbling to the mat! Zapina takes a step backwards and waves Slater back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Slater is rocked!
Slater takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
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!
Zapina tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Slater paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Slater was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Zapina tries to clinch up but Slater circles away and keeps his distance.
Zapina misses with a body kick.
Slater appears to be looking for a big counter.
A slapping body kick lands there for Zapina.
Slater takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T4#
Slater tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zapina sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Slater somewhat.
Slater looks for a takedown but Zapina sprawls well.
Slater shoots in looking for a takedown but Zapina manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Slater's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Zapina counters with a body kick.
A left lands for Zapina.
Zapina leaves Slater with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Zapina connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Oh Slater is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Slater is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Zapina misses with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Olan Zapina showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! 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#
Slater steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Zapina. That one must have hurt.
Slater seems to have got his legs back now.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Slater.
Slater throws an elbow but Zapina slips to the side and avoids it well.
Zapina tries to bench press Slater off him but Slater keeps the position.
Zapina is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Slater tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Slater in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Zapina is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slater in side control, throwing shots but Zapina defends.
Slater is looking to take a break and control but Zapina is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Johnny Slater overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Slater looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Zapina is avoiding damage well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
The ground and pound from Slater seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Zapina managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Slater.
Slater creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Zapina sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Slater misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Slater misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Slater wants to control but Zapina is keeping him busy.
Slater scoring with punches from side control.
Slater lands a nice forearm strike.
Slater scores with a couple of short elbows.
Slater creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Zapina sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T2#
Slater throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Zapina is not content to let Slater control the position.
Slater in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Slater postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Slater scoring with punches and elbows.
Slater working the ground and pound.
Slater 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.
Slater trying to control the action but Zapina is working from the bottom.
Zapina takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well. #T3#
Slater working the ground and pound.
Slater fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Slater fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Slater grinds an elbow into Zapina's temple.
Slater cracks Zapina with a big right hand but Zapina just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go. #ROC#Zapina is rocked!
Slater is putting a hurting on Zapina here, landing some big shots from side control.
Zapina is still in real trouble! Can Slater finish him?
Slater lands a strong strike to the head of Zapina. That's dazed him! Slater looking to finish here. Zapina is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Slater lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Slater!
Johnny Slater made sure to mention his sponsor, Furnace Performance ðŸ”¥ in his post fight interview.

Event: HFC 59:Inhanamoto vs Mferi
Date: Aug 05, 2023

#R1#
Yamasaki shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zapina as he jumps to the side.
Yamasaki throws a shot from downtown. Zapina moves away and avoids it.
Zapina is trying to counter with his kicks.
Yamasaki lands a really nice looking cross but Zapina seems unphased.
Yamasaki throws a hook but Zapina blocks it.
Zapina thinks about the counter body kick.
Zapina walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#TD#
Yamasaki scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Yamasaki looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Zapina is trying to get back to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zapina can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Yamasaki has hold of Zapina's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Zapina seems comfortable defending it but Yamasaki has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Zapina is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Zapina is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Yamasaki couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Katsu Yamasaki!
Katsu Yamasaki retains his featherweight title!
Post fight, Katsu Yamasaki stared into the camera and said 'Giving thanks to Shinobi Martial Arts & Ninjutsu! Also family, friends,and fans! My sponsors (Champion Apparel and Bondi MMA) I saw that Finlay Standifer is in the 145 division. It's time for that trilogy! '.

Event: HFC 54:Kangee vs Apolo
Date: Jul 01, 2023

#R1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Zapina.
Hole tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zapina sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hole somewhat.
Hole shoots in for a takedown but Zapina shows good takedown defense.
Hole has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Hole with a poor takedown
and Zapina counters with a low kick, right behind Hole 's knee.
Olan Zapina has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Hole.
Hole has a takedown stuffed.
Zapina scores with a push kick.#TD2#
Zapina gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hole 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.
Hole's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T1#
Zapina looking to control.
Hole is stalling in the full guard.
Zapina avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hole's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Zapina throws a head kick but Hole moves out of range.
Hole fails to land the takedown.
Zapina lunges at Hole with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hole's hand.
Olan Zapina is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2##TD2#
Hole closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Zapina's guard.
Hole engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
More stalling from Hole.
Hole passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Zapina parries the strikes from Hole easily there. Hole is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Zapina to escape.
Zapina is letting Hole control him for a moment. #T3#
It looks like Hole might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Hole tries to advance to mount but Zapina denies him.
Hole with the ground and pound but Zapina regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Hole controlling the action here.
Hole is continuing to stall.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Let's hope that Hole has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice sprawl there from Zapina as Hole shoots in.
Hole shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zapina sprawls well. Zapina wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hole gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A solid leg kick lands there for Zapina.
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 Olan Zapina will probably get the nod.
That's time! Zapina's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Hole chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zapina can pounce on him.
Zapina looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Zapina tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hole shoots in but Zapina avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Zapina lands with a nice body punch.
Hole fails with a takedown attempt.
Hole fails to land the takedown.
Olan Zapina has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Hole.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hole.
Olan Zapina is winning the standup battle so far.
Hole closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zapina circles away.
Jackson Hole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zapina leaves Hole with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Zapina quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#T1#
Hole misses with a takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hole is breathing heavily.
Zapina connects with an inside leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Zapina. Hole shrugs it off though. #CL#
Zapina clinches up with Hole and pushes him back against the cage.
Zapina gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hole.
Zapina scores with a shot to the side of Hole's head.
Zapina lands an elbow inside that Hole shrugs off.
Hole can't get the takedown.
Hole is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Zapina is defending well.
Zapina working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zapina throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T2#
Hole drops down looking for an ankle pick but Zapina pulls his leg out and moves away. #KD#
Zapina knocks Hole to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?#ROC#Hole is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Jackson Hole has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zapina tries to stand but Hole is controlling his head.
Hole is still in real trouble! Can Zapina finish him?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hole is trying to control Zapina's posture but Zapina avoids it.
Hole tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hole seems to have recovered his senses.
You can see the frustration on Hole's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hole tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
Hole wants to control but Zapina postures up.
Hole tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Zapina wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hole is still trying to improve position.
Hole manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Jackson Hole has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Zapina is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hole can do to turn this around?
Hole with more of the same as he continues to hold on.#T4#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Olan Zapina dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jackson Hole's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Zapina jabs Hole right on the nose. Hole blinks but takes it well.
Crunch! Zapina slams his shin into Hole's torso.
Hole with a lazy takedown attempt #KD#
and Zapina counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Hole down! Zapina is looking to finish but Hole is intelligently defending himself.
Zapina won't allow Hole to sweep him here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hole holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The adventures of Hole the control monster continue. Boring.#T1#
Hole wants to sweep here but Zapina controlling him for the moment.
Hole is controlling Zapina's posture.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hole on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Both fighters circling a little - Zapina finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Hole dives in and grabs Zapina's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zapina pushes down on Hole's head and hops out.#T2#
Hole takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Hole takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zapina throws a nice outside leg kick. #KD#
A big head kick from Zapina and Hole is sent sprawling to the canvas!
Zapina will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hole is trying to control the position but Zapina postures up.
Hole will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Hole wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
Hole is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Zapina is aware though and is defending well.
Zapina wants to control from the top but Hole keeps moving.
Hole looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Hole wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Zapina keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Olan Zapina has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Hole.
Zapina connects with a solid leg kick. #TD2#
Hole dives in and scores a takedown into Zapina's guard.
Hole tries to free his leg and advance position but Zapina is retaining full guard.
Hole pushing down on Zapina's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hole not doing much here. #T4#
Zapina blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hole.
Jackson Hole has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Hole is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Zapina doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hole.

And that's the end of the fight!
Olan Zapina showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Zapina, 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: HFC 52: Sidorov vs Chai
Date: Jun 10, 2023

#R1#
Zapina steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thompson.
Thompson throws a low kick but Zapina moves out of range easily. #KD2#
Zapina steps into range and cracks Thompson with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Thompson flops backwards and Zapina dives into his guard looking to finish! #ROC2#Thompson is rocked!
Thompson wants to stand up but Zapina is controlling him.
Oh Thompson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#ES#
Thompson wriggles free and stands up.
Thompson seems to have got his legs back now.
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!
Thompson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zapina. Zapina obviously looking to wear him down.
A low kick from Thompson is predictable there
and Zapina counters with a hugh head kick that removes Thompson from consiousness! A brutal head kick knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Olan Zapina!
A very excited looking Olan Zapina 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.

Event: HFC 49:Mogh vs Saneuji 2
Date: May 20, 2023

#R1#
Norddahl shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zapina as he avoids it easily.
Zapina lands a high kick!
Nice body kick there by Zapina.
Norddahl dives in for a single leg takedown but Zapina sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Zapina throws a fast counter high kick but Norddahl manages to duck under it in time.
Still in the clinch, Zapina scores with a nice short uppercut.
Zapina lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #ROC2#Norddahl is rocked!
Zapina lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Norddahl backwards.
Oh Norddahl is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zapina lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zapina.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zapina lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Zapina gets underhooks to prevent Norddahl's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evert Norddahl. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zapina pushes Norddahl against the cage. Zapina is working some dirty boxing. Zapina pushes off with a quick right hook! Norddahl goes down! Norddahl tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Zapina moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Olan Zapina!
Olan Zapina seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: HFC Fight Night 7
Date: Apr 19, 2023

#R1#
Klitschko throws a hook but Zapina blocks it.
Klitschko looks to land a left hand but Zapina moved out of range nicely.
Klitschko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A swing and a miss from Klitschko.
That kick from Zapina tenderised Klitschko's leg. Klitschko is trying to keep his angry face on.
Zapina plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Zapina with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Klitschko throws a hook but Zapina blocks it.
Zapina lands with a nice body kick.
Klitschko looks to land a right hand but Zapina moved out of range.
Zapina throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Klitschko swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #KD2#
and Zapina counters with a head kick that drops Klitschko - he's looking to finish, following his stunned foe to the ground!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Klitschko wants to improve his position but Zapina is controlling well. #SUB#
Klitschko actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB#
Klitschko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zapina pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Klitschko actively working from the bottom here.
Zapina sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Zapina wants to stand up but Klitschko is controlling the position. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Klitschko gets full guard.
Klitschko is trying to keep Zapina in close.
Zapina has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB#
Zapina got a little sloppy there for a moment and Klitschko has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Zapina has managed to get both his arms back between Klitschko's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Klitschko had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zapina defends it easily.#SUB#
Klitschko is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zapina defends well.#T3##SUB#
Zapina got a little sloppy there for a moment and Klitschko has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Zapina has managed to get both his arms back between Klitschko's legs - danger averted.
Zapina's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Zapina pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Klitschko is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Klitschko looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Zapina avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Klitschko looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Zapina avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zapina is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Olan Zapina dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Zapina lands a nice looking body kick.
Klitschko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Klitschko moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromZapina.
Zapina has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A low kick lands for Zapina. #CL2#
Zapina clinches with his opponent.
Klitschko misses with a punch on the inside.
Zapina blocks a body shot from Klitschko.
Klitschko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Klitschko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Klitschko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zapinas head.
Klitschko lands a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zapina creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Klitschko's defenses.
A head punch on the inside from Klitschko fails to land.
Zapina presses Klitschko against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Zapina blocking some punches.
Zapina lands an elbow that stopped Klitschko in his tracks for a moment.
Zapina creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Klitschko's defenses. #T1#
Zapina lands a left hand.
Zapina lands an elbow that stopped Klitschko in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#It looks like Yuri Klitschko has been cut.
Zapina pushes Klitschko back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Klitschko.
Zapina lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Zapina lands a nice shot to the body.
Klitschko swings wildly with an uppercut but Zapina uses good head movement to avoid it.
Klitschko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zapina lands a damaging elbow.
Zapina comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Zapina lands an elbow that stopped Klitschko in his tracks for a moment.
Klitschko takes an elbow to the temple. #ROC2#Klitschko is rocked!
Olan Zapina seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zapina lands with a left to the head.
Oh Klitschko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Klitschko misses with some punches.
Zapina gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Zapina tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Klitschko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Klitschko throws a head punch that misses.
Klitschko seems to have got his legs back now.
Zapina lands a damaging elbow.
Klitschko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Klitschko misses with a punch on the inside.
Klitschko takes an elbow to the temple.
Zapina lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zapina scores with a shoulder strike.
Zapina gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Zapina lands a right hand.
Klitschko tries to work over Zapina's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Klitschko throws a head punch that misses.
Klitschko takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nice elbow from Zapina.
Klitschko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zapina lands a body punch.
Zapina lands a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
Zapina presses Klitschko against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Zapina blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zapina scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Klitschko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Klitschko fails to land.
Zapina digs a right hand underneath Klitschko's ribcage. Klitschko let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Zapina lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Zapina lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Zapina lands a nice elbow.
Zapina lands an elbow just above Klitschko 's eye.
Zapina creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Klitschko's defenses.
Klitschko misses with a punch to the body.
Zapina lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zapina creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Klitschko's defenses.
Zapina lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Klitschko or not.
Come on Zapina - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Zapina digs a right hand into Klitschko's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Klitschko's gas tank. #T4#
Zapina lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Zapina scores with a nice hook to the head.#KD2#
Zapina drops his opponent with a massive elbow! Klitschko is holding on for dear life.
Zapina wants to stand but Klitschko has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Zapina slows the pace down in half guard. #SU2#
Zapina stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Klitschko to get to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zapina thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Klitschko if he has to take too many more of those.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Olan Zapina showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Yuri Klitschko's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Zapina bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zapina slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Zapina with the inside leg kick.
Zapina throws a nice inside leg kick.
Zapina lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Klitschko crumples to the floor! Zapina milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Olan Zapina!
A victorious Olan Zapina thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: HFC 38:Taranin vs Caceres
Date: Mar 04, 2023

#R1#
Romero lunges at Zapina with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zapina's hand.
Zapina lands with a kick to the temple. Romero shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Romero throws a shot from downtown. Zapina moves away and avoids it.
It appears Zapina was looking to counter with a kick there.
Zapina throws a sloppy head kick and Romero moves out of range easily.
Zapina uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Romero.
Romero throws a jab but it's blocked by Zapina.
Zapina tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Romero throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ernesto Romero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zapina throws a half hearted mid kick.
Zapina lands a nice looking kick to the body. Romero takes a step back to recover.
Romero misses with a looping left.
Romero's coach down at MMA Training and Sparring Buddies was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Romero's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Zapina is looking to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Romero! But no joy.#CL#
Zapina takes the fight into the clinch.
Romero misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zapina throws a punch but it's blocked by Romero.
Zapina doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zapina tries to throw a body punch but Romero avoids it by throwing Zapina back against the cage. #T1#
Zapina throws an elbow that misses.
Romero avoids a wild elbow strike from Zapina.
Romero working aggressively here.
Romero is trying to force a seperation but Zapina has the dominant position.#BC2#
Romero breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Romero missing with a left hand there. Zapina was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Romero looks to throw the jab but Zapina is out of range.
Zapina takes one to the chin there.#CL2#
Romero instigates a clinch.
Romero has had enough of the clinch but Zapina keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Romero breaks the clinch.
Zapina lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Romero on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zapina. Zapina obviously looking to wear him down.
A jab from Romero misses.
Romero is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zapina. #T2#
Romero moves out of range as Zapina throws a body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Romero! But no joy.
Romero throws a lazy right hand but Zapina sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zapina swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Romero avoids a kick to the body.
Romero slips under a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Romero moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Zapina turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Romero swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Zapina.
Romero throws a big shot that misses.
Zapina feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Zapina scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Romero doesn't seem bothered though.
Zapina fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Zapina.
Romero scores with a jab. Zapina acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Romero on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Romero throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zapina uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Romero.
As Romero looks to move away, Zapina throws a big counter combo but Romero just gets out of the way.
Zapina ducks under a wild hook from Romero.#T3#
The fighters circling - Romero throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Romero keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Zapina keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Romero.
Zapina is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Romero misses with a straight left.
Zapina throws a head kick that Romero semi-blocks.
Zapina defending well as Romero loads up on a big left hand.
Zapina looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Zapina tries to clinch there but Romero circles away.
Zapina pushes Romero away with a front kick.
Zapina throws a sloppy head kick and Romero moves out of range easily.
A good leg kick by Zapina.
Zapina uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Romero.#CL2#
Romero rushes Zapina and presses him up against the cage.
Romero prevents a body shot from Zapina.
Zapina lands a nice shot to the body. #T4#
Zapina throws an elbow but it misses.
Zapina can't find room to land a body shot as Romero controls the action.
Nice elbow from Zapina.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Romero makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zapina misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Romero manages to break the clinch.
Romero blocks a head kick by Zapina.
Romero scores with a crisp jab that stopped Zapina in his tracks. #CL#
Zapina gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Romero tries to circle away but Zapina has him pinned against the cage.
Zapina gets through Romero's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Romero scores with a nice short uppercut.
Romero lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zapina.
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 Olan Zapina will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Romero sizes up Zapina with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Romero in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Romero loads up on a big right hand but Zapina slips the punch.
Decent striking displayed by Romero there.
Zapina takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL2#
Romero clinches.
Olan Zapina has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Romero breaks from the clinch.
Zapina with a nice calf kick.
Romero throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zapina sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zapina swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice straight punches there by Romero. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Romero.
Zapina slips a jab from Romero.
Zapina throws a quick counter head kick but Romero was just out of range.
Zapina tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Romero closes the distance and pushes Zapina back into the cage.
Zapina misses with an elbow over the top.#BC2#
Romero breaks the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zapina misses with a body kick.
Zapina throws a head kick that half lands. #T1#
Zapina pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A big left from Romero misses.
Ernesto Romero seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Romero uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL#
Zapina rushes Romero and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Romero's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zapina defending well as Romero loads up on a big left hand.
Zapina shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Zapina lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Romero misses with a hook.
Romero throws the left hand but Zapina avoids the punch easily.
Zapina fails with an attempt to clinch.
Romero 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.
Zapina tries to close the distance and clinch up but Romero swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zapina throws a head kick that misses.
Zapina uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Romero.
Romero moves out of range of the body kick.
Romero throws a hook but Zapina blocks it.#T2#
Zapina is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little jabbing left from Romero on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zapina lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zapina wants to clinch.
Zapina walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Romero jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As Romero backs away, Zapina returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Romero looks to land a right hand but Zapina moved out of range.
Zapina swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Romero fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zapina, pushing him back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC2#
Romero escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zapina throws a looping overhand right but Romero ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
A head kick misses from Zapina.
Romero looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Romero throws a jab when Zapina was well out of range.
Romero misses with an uppercut. Zapina saw that one coming.#CL2#
Romero pushes Zapina up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Romero breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Romero moves into the clinch.
Zapina tries to throw a body punch but Romero avoids it by throwing Zapina back against the cage.
Zapina throws an elbow that misses.
Zapina misses with a punch to the body.
Romero blocks an elbow strike.
Zapina tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Romero's elbow.
Romero lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Romero breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Romero throws out a loose jab but Zapina uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zapina scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T4#
Zapina looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Romero is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Zapina moves out of range as Romero strikes.
Romero throws a lazy right hand but Zapina sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
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!
Zapina takes a jab right on the kisser.
Zapina moves out of range of the strikes.
Romero connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Romero throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zapina is looking to clinch but Romero is avoiding it.
Zapina jabs Romero to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Zapina uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Romero.
Zapina throws a hook but Romero avoids it easily.
Romero throws a hook but Zapina blocks it.
Romero keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good leg kick by Zapina. #CL2#
Romero fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zapina, pushing him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ernesto Romero showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Zapina wants to clinch.
Romero looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zapina uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Romero.
Zapina tries to land a leg kick but Romero saw it coming and moves away.
Zapina is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Romero throws an overhand right that lands on Zapina's shoulder, as Zapina tries to avoid the shot.
Romero takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Romero throws an overhand right that lands on Zapina's shoulder, as Zapina tries to avoid the shot.
A slow jab from Romero misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Romero looks to land a left hand but Zapina moved out of range nicely.
Zapina throws a counter high kick but Romero was just alert enough to avoid it.
Zapina pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Zapina walks into a jab.
Romero misses with a looping right.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Romero misses the target.
It looked like Zapina was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
The fighters circling - Romero throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zapina gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Romero connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good leg kick by Zapina.
Zapina tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Romero manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Romero swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zapina is looking to clinch.
Romero looks to throw the jab but Zapina is out of range.
Zapina drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zapina. That's going to slow Romero down.
Zapina throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zapina uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Romero.
Zapina feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Romero checks a leg kick nicely.
Romero throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zapina throws a quick counter kick to the body but Romero avoids it.#CL2#
Romero moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Romero breaks the clinch. #T2#
Romero cracks Zapina with a right hand to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Romero throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A quick step to the side and Zapina tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Romero sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Zapina throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Romero looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zapina throws a shot from downtown. Romero moves away and avoids it.
Romero jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zapina tries to close the distance and clinch up but Romero swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zapina slips under a jab from Romero.
Romero's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Romero misses with a left hand
and Zapina counters with a nice kick to the body.
Romero jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Romero is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zapina.
Zapina misses with a looping right.
Zapina is looking to land body kicks.
Romero swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zapina looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CL2#
Romero rushes Zapina and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T3#
Zapina lands a right hand that snaps the head of Romero backwards.
Zapina doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zapina doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Romero has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Zapina.
Romero prevents a body shot from Zapina.
Romero blocks an elbow strike.
Zapina tries a body shot but Romero blocks it. #BC2#
Romero breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
An inside leg kick lands from Zapina.
Zapina throws a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Romero misses the target.
Romero fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zapina on the side of the head.
Zapina tries to close the distance and clinch but Romero swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Romero looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Romero throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zapina sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Romero throws out a loose jab but Zapina uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zapina half committed to a counter leg kick.#T4#
Zapina misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Romero.
A big left from Romero misses.
Zapina lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A lazy left from Romero finds it's target.
Zapina throws out a leg kick but Romero moves out of range and Zapina only half commits.
Romero misses with a hook.
Romero scores with a nice head shot.
Zapina throws a leg kick
and Romero counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zapina is looking to clinch but Romero is avoiding it.
Zapina bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zapina is looking to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Zapina.
Romero throws the left hand but Zapina avoids the punch easily.
Zapina fires out a quick counter leg kick but Romero just manages to avoid it.
Romero thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zapina thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Romero if he has to take too many more of those.
Romero looks to throw the jab but Zapina is out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ernesto Romero comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Romero has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ernesto Romero!
After the big win, Ernesto Romero made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Silverguard Outfitters ðŸ›¡ and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: HFC 31:Taranin vs Zapina
Date: Jan 14, 2023

#R1#
No luck for Taranin with that takedown attempt.
Zapina misses with a body kick.
Taranin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zapina tries to avoid it but Taranin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zapina to the ground. Zapina escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Zapina misses with a head kick.
Taranin throws a body shot but no joy.
Taranin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maksim Taranin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zapina throws a push kick but Taranin slaps the foot to one side.
Zapina moves out of range of the strikes.#TD#
Taranin throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Zapina was covering up waiting for the punch and Taranin finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taranin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1##SUB#
Taranin drops back looking for a leg! Zapina is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Zapina manages to kick Taranin off! Taranin jumps back into Zapina's guard.
Taranin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
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.#SUB#
Taranin drops back looking for a leg! Zapina is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Zapina manages to kick Taranin off! Taranin jumps back into Zapina's guard.
Taranin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Zapina can't keep his opponent in guard - Taranin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T3#
Taranin content to control rather than advance.
Taranin seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Zapina for as long as he can get away with.#SUB#
Taranin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Zapina sees it coming and defends easily.
Taranin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Zapina is concentrating on defense, preventing Taranin from advancing position. #SUB#
Taranin has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Zapina defend it? Taranin steps over the head and cranks it - Zapina is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Taranin!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Maksim Taranin!
After winning the bout, Maksim Taranin thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: HFC 26:Raynard vs Eye
Date: Dec 10, 2022

#R1##TD#
Caceres shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Caceres showed some decent athleticism there.
Caceres keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Zapina blocking the ground and pound attempt from Caceres.
Zapina really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Caceres. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Caceres passes the guard and advances to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Caceres is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Caceres extends the arm and Zapina is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rickson Caceres!
A less than humble Rickson Caceres misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: HFC 23:Fleming vs Krabutov
Date: Nov 19, 2022

#R1#
Zapina pushes Iverson away with a front kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Zapina.
Zapina takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Iverson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Zapina wants to clinch but Iverson slips to the side
and Iverson counters with a nice uppercut.
Zapina misses with a low kick.
Zapina tries to clinch there but Iverson circles away.
Iverson thuds a left hand into Zapina's body.
Iverson misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iverson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Zapinas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Zapina connects with a solid leg kick.
Iverson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Iverson blocks the body kick. #T1#
Zapina pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A little jabbing left from Iverson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zapina gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Iverson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zapina is looking to clinch.
Iverson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zapina.
Iverson throws a hook but Zapina blocks it.
Zapina misses with a body kick.
Iverson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zapina was well out of range. Poor timing from Iverson.
Iverson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Iverson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Iverson takes a swing at Zapina's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Zapina explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Zapina misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zapina misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zapina fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Iverson.
Iverson lands a jab to the nose.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zapina with the inside leg kick.
Zapina wants to clinch
enabling Iverson to counter with a crisp jab.
Zapina lunges at Iverson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Iverson's hand.
Iverson moves out of range of the body kick.
Iverson looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Zapina fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Iverson.
Zapina misses with a kick to the body. #CL#
Zapina clinches up with Iverson and pushes him back against the cage.
Zapina fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Zapina throws an elbow but misses.
Zapina creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Iverson's defenses.
Zapina misses with a punch to the body.
Iverson wants to break free but Zapina has control.
Zapina has a couple of punches blocked by Iverson.
Iverson dodges an elbow strike from Zapina.
Zapina misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Iverson prevents a body shot from Zapina.
Iverson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Zapina misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zapina lands an elbow inside that Iverson shrugs off.
Zapina misses with some punches.
Zapina misses with a punch on the inside.
Zapina misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Zapina just misses with a elbow thrown towards Iverson's brow.
Zapina lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zapina comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zapina lands an elbow inside that Iverson shrugs off.
Zapina misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Olan Zapina dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Zapina on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Zapina throws a body kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Iverson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice defenses there by Zapina.
Iverson scores with a nice head shot.
Iverson takes a kick to the side of the head.#ROC#Iverson is rocked!
Zapina is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.#CL#
Zapina moves into the clinch successfully.
Iverson is still on wobbly legs! Can Zapina finish him?
Zapina creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Iverson's defenses.
Zapina has Iverson pressed against the cage. He pushes Iverson back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Zapina throws a beautiful elbow that sends Iverson crashing to the floor! Zapina piles on the pressure with more strikes! Iverson is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Olan Zapina!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 22, 2022

#R1#
Zapina lands with a slapping head kick.
Cooke moves out of range of the body kick.#CL2#
Zapina instigates a clinch.
Cooke tries to score a body lock takedown but Zapina shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Zapina stops a takedown attempt from Cooke. #TD#
Cooke gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Zapina is pulling down on Cooke's head to control his posture. #SUB#
Cooke drops back looking for a leg! Zapina is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Zapina manages to kick Cooke off! Cooke jumps back into Zapina's guard.
Cooke pushes down on Zapina's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T1##SUB#
Cooke has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Zapina defend it? Cooke steps over the head and cranks it - Zapina is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Cooke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Samuel Cooke!
A victorious Samuel Cooke thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Big Wave XI
Date: Aug 06, 2022

#R1#
Zapina is looking to clinch but Handler is avoiding it. #CL2#
Zapina has Handler up against the cage in a clinch.
Handler blocks an elbow strike from Zapina.
Zapina lands an elbow that stopped Handler in his tracks for a moment.
Zapina lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Handler tries to circle away but Zapina has him pinned against the cage.#TD#
Handler lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zapina can do anything to dispel that myth.
Zapina taking some punishment here, with Handler in his half guard.
Handler prevents Zapina from improving his position.
Handler throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Handler controlling the action here.
Handler scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Handler content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Handler not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Handler lands strikes from half guard.
Handler winds up and cracks Zapina with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Handler thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zapina's head.
Handler is taking a breather. Zapina says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Handler winds up and cracks Zapina with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Handler trying to control the pace.
Handler throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Handler lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Handler takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T3#
Zapina keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Handler takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Zapina looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Handler stalling.
Zapina is looking to improve his position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#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.
Well, if Handler is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Zapina tries to clinch up
and Handler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zapina fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zapina wants to clinch.
Handler went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Zapina tries to clinch but Handler moves out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zapina tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zapina tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Handler counter with a right hand.
Handler lands with a nice body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacob Handler dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Zapina tries to clinch
and Zapina takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zapina tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Handler manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zapina tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Handler manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zapina moves to clinch but Handler breaks away
and Handler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zapina tries to close the distance and clinch up but Handler swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zapina defending well as Handler loads up on a big left hand.
Handler swats away the attempt to clinch by Zapina.
Handler avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It looked like Handler was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Zapina.
Zapina fails in his attempt to clinch.
Handler appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Zapina moves in looking to clinch but Handler pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zapina closes the distance but Handler moves to the side
and Handler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Handler circles away from the clinch attempt
and Handler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zapina tries to close the distance and clinch but Handler swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1#
Handler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zapina moves away.
Zapina thinks about the counter body kick.
Handler misses the shot to the body.
Zapina wants to clinch.
Zapina moves in looking to clinch but Handler pushes him off.
Handler keeps the fight on the outside.
A little feinted left hand from Handler on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Handler connects with a body shot that sends Zapina's belly button to the back.
It looks like Handler has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Zapina tries to close the distance and clinch but Handler swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Handler swats away the attempt to clinch by Zapina.
Handler keeps the fight on the outside.
Zapina wants to clinch up but Handler keeps it at a distance.
Zapina wants to clinch but Handler slips to the side
enabling Handler to counter with a crisp jab.
Olan Zapina seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zapina steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Handler.#CL2#
Zapina rushes Handler and presses him up against the cage.
Handler is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Zapina pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T2#
With the fighters up against the cage, Zapina throws an elbow but misses.
Handler blocks the elbow strike.
Handler is trying to break the clinch but Zapina has him pressed against the cage.
Handler avoids the elbow strike from Zapina, against the cage.
Zapina misses with an elbow strike.
Zapina misses with an elbow over the top.
Handler is trying to break the clinch but Zapina has him pressed against the cage.
Handler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zapina can do to turn this around?
Zapina lands an elbow just above Handler 's eye.
Zapina lands an elbow that stopped Handler in his tracks for a moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zapina looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Zapina is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Handler blocks the elbow strike.
Handler drops down looking for an ankle pick but Zapina pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacob Handler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zapina fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zapina tries to clinch but Handler moves out of range.
Zapina moves out of range as Handler strikes.
Zapina is looking to clinch.
Handler throws a shot from downtown. Zapina moves away and avoids it.#T3#
Handler avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zapina tries to clinch but Handler is having none of it.
Zapina fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zapina fails in his attempt to clinch.
Olan Zapina is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zapina is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Handler.
Zapina tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Handler paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zapina tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Handler paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A cross from Handler lands.
Handler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jacob Handler is winning the standup battle so far.
Zapina closes the distance looking to clinch
and Handler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zapina tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Handler paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice body punch from Handler.
Handler scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Zapina tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T4#
Zapina is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zapina tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Handler counters with a lovely shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zapina tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Handler counters with a left to the body.
Handler just misses with a punch to the body.
Zapina tries to clinch up but Handler circles away and keeps his distance.
A counter left hand to the body from Handler misses its target.
Zapina is looking to clinch but Handler is avoiding it.
Zapina moves to clinch but Handler breaks away
and Handler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Handler avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Handler keeps the fight on the outside.
Handler is looking to counter punch.
Handler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zapina moves away.
Handler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zapina was well out of range. Poor timing from Handler.
Zapina tries to clinch up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacob Handler dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Handler takes a swing at Zapina's ribcage but misses.
Zapina closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Handler to counter with a crisp jab.
Handler closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zapina circles away.
Zapina tries to close the distance and clinch up but Handler swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A little feinted left hand from Handler on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zapina is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Handler was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zapina wants to clinch
and Handler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zapina is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zapina is looking to clinch.
Zapina wants to clinch but Handler slips to the side
enabling Handler to counter with a crisp jab.
Zapina is looking to clinch but Handler is avoiding it.
Handler was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Zapina tries to close the distance and clinch but Handler swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zapina tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Handler manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A counter left hand to the body from Handler misses its target.
Zapina tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
No joy there for Handler, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zapina is looking to clinch but Handler is avoiding it.
Handler fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zapina avoids it really well and circles away.
Handler avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Handler connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Zapina's hands.
Zapina looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Zapina tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Zapina closes the distance and pushes Handler back into the cage.
Zapina throws an elbow but it misses.
Handler goes for a takedown in the clinch but Zapina prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacob Handler. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Handler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Handler keeps the fight on the outside.
Zapina tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Handler paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T2#
Zapina is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Handler was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Zapina.
Zapina tries to clinch but Handler is having none of it.
Zapina tries to close the distance and clinch but Handler swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Handler is looking to counter punch.
Zapina darts in trying to clinch
and Handler counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Zapina thinking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Handler. Zapina does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zapina tries to close the distance and clinch up but Handler swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Handler circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zapina is looking to clinch but Handler is avoiding it.
Zapina is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Handler swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Handler keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Zapina pushes Handler up against the cage in a clinch.
Handler looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T3#
Handler wants a takedown.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Zapina.
Handler can't get the takedown. #BC#
Handler breaks from the clinch.
Zapina closes the distance but Handler moves to the side
and Handler counters with a straight right hand.
Handler circles away from the clinch attempt.
Handler keeps the fight on the outside.
Zapina moves in looking to clinch but Handler pushes him off.
Handler missing with a left hand there. Zapina was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zapina wants to clinch.
A jab from Handler misses.
Zapina tries to clinch up.
Handler shoots in looking for a takedown but Zapina manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Handler's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T4#
Handler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zapina doesn't manage to clinch there - Handler circles away. #TD#
Handler shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Handler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zapina trying to keep a closed guard but Handler is proving a slippery customer.
Handler throwing strikes but missing.
Handler with a nice head shot there.
Handler is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacob Handler clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Zapina tries to clinch but Handler moves out of range.
Handler throwing a counter right hand but Zapina manages to avoid it.
Handler throws a body shot but no joy.
Zapina tries to clinch but Handler moves out of range.
Handler circles away from the clinch attempt
and Handler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zapina fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zapina tries to clinch
and Handler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zapina wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zapina is looking to clinch but Handler is avoiding it. #TD#
Handler throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Zapina was covering up waiting for the punch and Handler finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Handler trying to control the position from guard on top but Zapina is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Zapina looking for a sweep. Not yet Zapina, not yet.
Handler throwing strikes from guard but Zapina blocks nicely.
Handler throwing strikes but missing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Handler's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Handler landing with the ground and pound.
Zapina 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.
Handler postures up in Zapina's guard and throws a big left but Zapina blocks it.
Handler is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Handler not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Zapina preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Handler is in close to Zapina's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Handler working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Handler is looking to work some ground and pound but Zapina has wrist control.
Handler throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Zapina tries to clinch but Handler is having none of it.
Zapina is looking to clinch.
Zapina takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Zapina fails with an attempt to clinch.
Handler swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zapina fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zapina is looking to clinch.
Handler swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Handler throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zapina tries a quick counter leg kick but Handler is wise to it.
Zapina wants to clinch but Handler slips to the side
and Zapina takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Zapina is looking to clinch.
Zapina darts in trying to clinch
and Handler counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Zapina wants to clinch but Handler slips to the side
and Handler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Handler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zapina moves to clinch but Handler breaks away
and Handler makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
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!
Zapina moves in looking to clinch but Handler pushes him off.
Zapina tries to clinch up but Handler circles away and keeps his distance.
Handler fails with the takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Handler misses with a wild body shot.
Zapina tries to close the distance and clinch but Handler swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zapina doesn't manage to clinch there - Handler circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacob Handler had his way with Olan Zapina in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Zapina tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Handler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zapina wants to clinch up but Handler keeps it at a distance.
Zapina tries to clinch but Handler is having none of it.
Zapina has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#TD#
Handler shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Zapina napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Handler scoring with punches from side control.
Handler landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Handler throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Zapina's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Zapina is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T1#
Handler trying to control the action but Zapina is working from the bottom.
Jacob Handler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Handler in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Handler fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Handler in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Handler cracks Zapina with a big elbow. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Handler working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Zapina wants to control but Handler postures up.
Handler throws an elbow but Zapina slips to the side and avoids it well.
Handler staying calm.
Handler cracks Zapina with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T3#
Handler works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Zapina takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Handler tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Handler in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #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.
Handler scoring with punches from side control.
Handler in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Handler 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.
Handler throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Handler slows the pace down.
Handler trying to control the action but Zapina is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Handler throws a body shot but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Handler just misses with a punch to the body.
Handler swats away the attempt to clinch by Zapina.
Olan Zapina has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Handler jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jacob Handler showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Handler, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 50:44
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 50:44
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 50:44

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacob Handler!
Jacob Handler is the new lightweight champion!
An out of breath Jacob Handler thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Big Wave 6
Date: Jul 02, 2022

#R1#
Dith tries to clinch up.
Zapina has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#CL#
Dith forces Zapina back against the cage and clinches.
Dith lands a damaging elbow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dith just misses with a elbow thrown towards Zapina's brow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Zapina just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dith's brow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dith just misses with a elbow thrown towards Zapina's brow.
Dith misses with an elbow over the top.
Dith misses with an elbow over the top.
Dith stalls.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Zapina misses with an elbow over the top.
Dith blocks an elbow strike from Zapina.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dith misses with an elbow strike.
Dith lands a damaging elbow.
Zapina blocks an elbow strike.
Zapina lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Kalliyan Dith has been cut.
Dith misses with an elbow strike.
Dith is looking to control Zapina's arms but Zapina gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dith has his back to the cage. #T1#
Dith blocks the elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dith just misses with a elbow thrown towards Zapina's brow.
Dith blocks the elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dith throws an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Zapina throws an elbow but misses.
Zapina misses with an elbow over the top.
Zapina throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dith is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Zapina avoids the elbow strike from Dith, against the cage.
Dith throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dith throws an elbow that misses.
Zapina blocks an elbow strike from Dith.
Zapina creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dith throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dith creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dith taking a breather.
Zapina blocks an elbow strike.
Zapina blocks an elbow strike from Dith. #T2#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dith just misses with a elbow thrown towards Zapina's brow.
Zapina avoids the elbow strike from Dith, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Zapina.
Zapina creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dith comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#It looks like Olan Zapina has been cut.
Dith trying to stall but Zapina improves his position.
Zapina avoids a wild elbow strike from Dith.
Zapina lands an elbow inside that Dith shrugs off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dith throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dith avoids the elbow strike from Zapina, against the cage.
Zapina creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dith blocks an elbow strike from Zapina.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dith throws an elbow but misses.
Zapina throws an elbow but it misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dith throws an elbow but misses.
Zapina blocks the elbow strike.
Zapina blocks an elbow strike.
Zapina blocks an elbow strike.
Zapina throws an elbow but it's blocked. #T3#
Zapina misses with an elbow over the top.
Zapina throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dith comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Dith throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Zapina avoids the elbow strike from Dith, against the cage.
Dith stalling the fight.
Dith blocks the elbow strike.
Dith dodges an elbow strike from Zapina.
Zapina pushes off an throws an elbow but Dith leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Dith misses with an elbow strike.
Zapina misses with an elbow strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Zapina as Dith tries to tie him up.
Dith throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dith pushes off an throws an elbow but Zapina leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Zapina throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Zapina just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dith's brow.
Dith throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dith blocks an elbow strike.#T4#
Dith lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Zapina gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dith just misses with a elbow thrown towards Zapina's brow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dith throws an elbow but misses.
Dith pushes off an throws an elbow but Zapina leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dith blocks the elbow strike.
Zapina throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dith misses with an elbow over the top.
Dith looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Zapina creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dith's defenses.
Dith looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Zapina misses with an elbow over the top.
Zapina blocks an elbow strike from Dith.
Zapina dodges an elbow strike from Dith.
Dith taking a breather.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dith throws an elbow but misses.
Zapina throws an elbow that misses.
Dith pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kalliyan Dith dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Dith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL#
Dith has Zapina up against the cage in a clinch.
Zapina dodges an elbow strike from Dith.
Zapina avoids a wild elbow strike from Dith.
Zapina avoids a wild elbow strike from Dith.
Dith dodges an elbow strike from Zapina.
Dith lands an elbow that stopped Zapina in his tracks for a moment.
Zapina blocks an elbow strike.
Zapina pushes off an throws an elbow but Dith leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Dith pushes off an throws an elbow but Zapina leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Dith throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dith pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dith creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dith pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dith just misses with a elbow thrown towards Zapina's brow.
Zapina dodges an elbow strike from Dith.
Dith has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Dith misses with an elbow strike.
Dith throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dith dodges an elbow strike from Zapina.
Dith creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zapina can do to turn this around?#T1#
Zapina pushes off an throws an elbow but Dith leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Zapina misses with an elbow over the top.
Dith avoids a wild elbow strike from Zapina.
Dith slowing the pace effectively.
Zapina avoids the elbow strike from Dith, against the cage.
Zapina blocks the elbow strike.
Zapina throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dith throws an elbow but it misses.
Dith avoids a wild elbow strike from Zapina.
Zapina pushes off an throws an elbow but Dith leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Dith blocks an elbow strike.
Dith blocks the elbow strike.
Zapina throws an elbow that misses.
Zapina throws an elbow that misses.
Dith takes an elbow to the forehead.
Dith creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Zapina throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Zapina just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dith's brow. #T2#
Zapina avoids the elbow strike from Dith, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dith throws an elbow but misses.
Dith throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Zapina dodges an elbow strike from Dith.
Dith comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Dith gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dith creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dith throws an elbow but misses.
Dith lands an elbow that stopped Zapina in his tracks for a moment.
Zapina blocks an elbow strike.
Dith dodges an elbow strike from Zapina.
Zapina throws an elbow that misses.
Zapina avoids a wild elbow strike from Dith.
Dith dodges an elbow strike from Zapina.
Dith looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Zapina lands an elbow that stopped Dith in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#Kalliyan Dith's cut is getting worse.
Dith avoids the elbow strike from Zapina, against the cage.
Zapina lands an elbow inside. #T3#
Dith pushes off an throws an elbow but Zapina leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Zapina throws an elbow but misses.
Zapina pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Zapina throws an elbow but misses.
Dith avoids the elbow strike from Zapina, against the cage.
Dith dodges an elbow strike from Zapina.
Dith misses with an elbow over the top.
Zapina misses with an elbow strike.
Zapina avoids a wild elbow strike from Dith.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nice elbow from Dith.
Dith misses with an elbow over the top.
Dith avoids a wild elbow strike from Zapina.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Zapina just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dith's brow.
Dith throws an elbow but it misses.
Zapina avoids the elbow strike from Dith, against the cage.
Zapina misses with an elbow strike.
Kalliyan Dith has scored more points in the clinch so far.
With the fighters up against the cage, Zapina throws an elbow but misses. #T4#
Dith pushes off an throws an elbow but Zapina leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Zapina throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dith blocks an elbow strike from Zapina.
Zapina avoids a wild elbow strike from Dith.
Zapina throws an elbow but it misses.
Zapina dodges an elbow strike from Dith.
Zapina throws an elbow but it misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Zapina throws an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Zapina throws an elbow but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dith pushes off an throws an elbow but Zapina leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Zapina looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Zapina misses with an elbow strike.
Dith dodges an elbow strike from Zapina.
Zapina pushes off an throws an elbow but Dith leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Zapina blocks an elbow strike from Dith.
Dith throws an elbow that misses.
Zapina avoids a wild elbow strike from Dith.
Zapina creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
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 Kalliyan Dith will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Dith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Dith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zapina manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zapina swats away the attempt to clinch by Dith.
Zapina swats away the attempt to clinch by Dith.
Zapina keeps the fight on the outside.
Dith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Zapina moves into range and clinches up with Dith.
Zapina creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dith blocks the elbow strike.
Dith wants to stall.
Dith throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dith blocks an elbow strike from Zapina.
Zapina lands an elbow inside.
Dith pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Zapina throws an elbow but it misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dith throws an elbow but misses.
Dith creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Zapina's defenses. #T1#
Dith taking a breather.
Dith blocks an elbow strike.
Zapina throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Zapina throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Zapina lands an elbow inside that Dith shrugs off. #CUT2#Kalliyan Dith's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Dith blocks an elbow strike.
Zapina blocks the elbow strike.
Dith blocks the elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dith just misses with a elbow thrown towards Zapina's brow.
Dith misses with an elbow over the top.
Zapina pushes off an throws an elbow but Dith leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Dith misses with an elbow over the top.
Dith pushes off an throws an elbow but Zapina leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Dith blocks an elbow strike from Zapina.
Dith misses with an elbow over the top.
Zapina throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dith throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Zapina creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T2#
With the fighters up against the cage, Dith throws an elbow but misses.
Zapina blocks an elbow strike from Dith.
Dith avoids a wild elbow strike from Zapina.
Dith throws an elbow that misses.
Dith takes an elbow to the forehead.
Dith takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#Jeez, Kalliyan Dith's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dith misses with an elbow over the top.
Zapina throws an elbow but it misses.
Zapina pushes off an throws an elbow but Dith leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Dith trying to control the position but instead, Zapina has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dith into the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Zapina just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dith's brow.
Zapina avoids the elbow strike from Dith, against the cage.
Zapina misses with an elbow strike.
Dith pushes off an throws an elbow but Zapina leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Dith effectively controlling the action here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dith throws an elbow but misses. #T3#
Zapina misses with an elbow over the top.
Dith throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dith avoids the elbow strike from Zapina, against the cage.
Zapina misses with an elbow strike.
Zapina misses with an elbow over the top.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Zapina just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dith's brow.
Zapina lands a nice elbow.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Olan Zapina!

Event: Big Wave Big Man Tournament Fi
Date: Jun 11, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Borthroyd gets tackled into the cage by Zapina. Zapina maintains the clinch.
Zapina throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Zapina lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Sir Biggles Borthroyd has been cut.
Zapina throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Zapina misses with an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Zapina throws an elbow but misses.
Borthroyd blocks an elbow strike from Zapina.
Zapina lands an elbow inside that Borthroyd shrugs off.
Borthroyd dodges an elbow strike from Zapina.
Borthroyd dodges an elbow strike from Zapina.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zapina throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Zapina creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Borthroyd blocks an elbow strike from Zapina.
Borthroyd fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Zapina throws an elbow but it misses.
Zapina creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Borthroyd blocks an elbow strike from Zapina.
Zapina throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Zapina throws an elbow but it misses.
Zapina throws an elbow that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Borthroyd.
Borthroyd blocks the elbow strike.
Borthroyd fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Zapina throws an elbow but misses. #BC#
Borthroyd breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zapina slips a jab from Borthroyd.
Zapina fails in his attempt to clinch.
A combination from Borthroyd does no damage. #T2##CL2#
Zapina moves into the clinch.
Borthroyd dodges an elbow strike from Zapina.
Zapina lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Zapina gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#Sir Biggles Borthroyd's cut is getting worse.
Borthroyd tries to circle away but Zapina has him pinned against the cage.
Borthroyd blocks the elbow strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Borthroyd avoids the elbow strike from Zapina, against the cage.
Zapina lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#Sir Biggles Borthroyd's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Zapina blocking some punches.
Borthroyd tries to work over Zapina's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zapina throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Zapina looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Zapina lands an elbow just above Borthroyd 's eye.
Borthroyd blocks the elbow strike. #T3#
Zapina lands an elbow inside that Borthroyd shrugs off. #CUT2#Jeez, Sir Biggles Borthroyd's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Olan Zapina!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 09, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Zapina closes the distance and clinches.
Mills really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Zapina lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#It looks like Todd Mills has been cut.
Mills takes an elbow to the forehead.
Zapina lands an elbow inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Zapina. #CUT2#Todd Mills's cut is getting worse.
Mills tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Zapina just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mills avoids a wild elbow strike from Zapina.
Zapina lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Zapina comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Zapina lands an elbow inside that Mills shrugs off. #CUT2#Todd Mills's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zapina lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#Jeez, Todd Mills's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Zapina lands a nice elbow. #ROC2#Mills is rocked!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Olan Zapina!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 06, 2022

#R1#
Zapina is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Armbrust.
Armbrust with a poor takedown #CL#
and Zapina moves into the clinch.
Armbrust takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#It looks like Brendan Armbrust has been cut.
Armbrust fails to pull guard.
Armbrust looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Zapina gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Zapina lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Zapina gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#That has opened up Brendan Armbrust's cut even more.
Zapina comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #ROC#Armbrust is rocked!
Armbrust is pressed against the cage. Zapina pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Armbrust! Two more big strikes from Zapina and Armbrust crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Olan Zapina!

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