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Event:
UCF 13:
Date: Mar 30, 2024 |
#R1#
Benton throws a hook but Zoerner blocks it.
Benton moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Zoerner dives in for a single leg takedown but Benton sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Benton keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Brandon Benton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zoerner with a poor takedown
enabling Benton to counter with a crisp jab.
Brandon Benton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hubert Zoerner.
Benton thuds a left hand into Zoerner's body.
Good standup being displayed there by Benton as he connects with a hook.
No luck for Zoerner with that takedown attempt.
Benton lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Zoerner shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Benton manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Benton pulls Zoerner in close to his closed guard and prevents Zoerner from doing any damage or advancing position.#T1#
Zoerner is stalling in the full guard.
Benton wants to stand but Zoerner is controlling the position.
Benton is adopting a defensive guard.
Zoerner 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. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Benton controls Zoerner momentarily but Zoerner frees himself.
Benton looking for a sweep. Not yet Benton, not yet.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Zoerner controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Benton lands a jab-cross combination.
A shot to the liver by Benton. Beautiful body shot.
A combination from Zoerner does no damage. #T3#
Benton lands a jab to the head.
Benton lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Benton.
Benton takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Benton moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#TD2#
Zoerner closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Benton's guard.
Zoerner is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Benton 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.
Zoerner is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Zoerner tries to free his leg and advance position but Benton is retaining full guard. #T4#
Zoerner sitting in guard here, content to control.
Let's hope that Zoerner 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.
Benton is trying to keep Zoerner in close.
Benton being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Zoerner misses with a low kick.
Benton scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zoerner tries to land a front kick but Benton steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Benton dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Zoerner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brandon Benton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zoerner swats away the attempt to clinch by Benton.
Benton connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Benton scores with a one two! Zoerner had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Benton has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Zoerner shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Benton counters with a nice uppercut.
Benton 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.
Benton feints a jab promting Zoerner to slip. Benton then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Zoerner slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Zoerner misses with a double jab
and Benton counters with a nice uppercut.
Benton changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zoerner is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A lazy left from Benton finds it's target.#T1#
Benton ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Zoerner misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Benton to counter with a crisp jab.
Benton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zoerner can do to turn this around?
Benton sizes up Zoerner with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Benton lands a body shot.
Nice cross by Benton.#KD#
Benton lands a left and a right that send Zoerner crashing to the mat, dazed. Benton thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Zoerner is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benton grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Zoerner takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Benton cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Brandon Benton!
Our winner, Brandon Benton, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
MMAH 100
Date: Dec 22, 2023 |
#R1##KD#
Da Prince drops Zoerner with a right and a left! Da Prince comes rushing in but Zoerner regains his composure and manages to keep Da Prince in guard.
#CUT#It looks like Hubert Zoerner has been cut.
Da Prince trying to control the position from guard on top but Zoerner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Da Prince stops Zoerner from standing up.
Da Prince is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Da Prince's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Zoerner is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zoerner keeping moving, preventing Da Prince from controlling successfully.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zoerner can do anything to dispel that myth.
Da Prince controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T1#
Da Prince lands an overhand right.
Da Prince swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zoerner misses with a takedown attempt
and Da Prince counters with a right hand to the body.
Da Prince jabs Zoerner to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Da Prince has been working on his boxing with his coaches at New York Public Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Da Prince lands a nice hook to Zoerner's body. Zoerner takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Da Prince fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zoerner manages to avoid it.
Da Prince connects with a jab.
Hiyness Da Prince is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zoerner has his takedown stuffed
and Da Prince counters with a big left hand that crumples Zoerner! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hiyness Da Prince! |
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Event:
MMAH 90
Date: Nov 17, 2023 |
#R1##KD2#
Le Mans feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Zoerner sprawling to the canvas! Zoerner rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Le Mans finish him?!
#CUT2#It looks like Hubert Zoerner has been cut.
Zoerner throws a nice looking combination but Le Mans bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Le Mans takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice defenses there by Zoerner.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zoerner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Le Mans throws a sloppy head kick and Zoerner moves out of range easily.
Le Mans missing with a left hand there. Zoerner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Le Mans misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
No joy there for Le Mans, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Alfonzo Le Mans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Le Mans throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Zoerner counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Zoerner is pushing down on Le Mans's leg trying to pass to half guard. Le Mans is fighting to maintain full guard but Zoerner has managed to sneak the leg through.
Still in half guard, Zoerner seems content to control.
Zoerner passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Le Mans!
Zoerner content just to control the position here. #T1#
Le Mans squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Zoerner controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zoerner seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Le Mans for as long as he can get away with.#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.
Le Mans has given up his back.
Zoerner will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Le Mans is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Zoerner trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Le Mans doesn't escape.
Zoerner continues to stall.#T3#
Le Mans wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zoerner has good solid back control here.
We've been informed that Le Mans has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Zoerner looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Le Mans is trying to stand back up.
Zoerner biding his time, looking for the opening.
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 Hubert Zoerner will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hubert Zoerner's cut.
That's time! Zoerner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Le Mans throws a hook to the side of Zoerner's head but Zoerner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A combination from Le Mans does no damage.
A left lands for Le Mans.
A combination from Le Mans does no damage.
Zoerner tries to counter with a takedown but Le Mans is quick to defend against it.
Le Mans uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zoerner.
#TD#
Zoerner closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Zoerner lands in his opponent's guard.
Zoerner is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Zoerner has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Mans wants to get back to his feet but Zoerner is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1#
Zoerner stays in close to Le Mans's body and controls the position.
Zoerner prevents Le Mans from getting back to his feet.
Le Mans being controlled here, momentarily.
Le Mans wants to stand up but Zoerner is controlling him.
Zoerner controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Le Mans throws a shot from downtown. Zoerner moves away and avoids it.
Zoerner get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Zoerner stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Le Mans runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alfonzo Le Mans!
Alfonzo Le Mans got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!' |
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Event:
ALLSTAR MMA
Date: Oct 28, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Knapp drives through with a takedown into Zoerner's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zoerner can do anything to dispel that myth.
Zoerner is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Zoerner utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Zoerner has Knapp pulled in close to control his posture.
Knapp is looking to stand up but Zoerner won't let him. #SUB#
Knapp is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Zoerner is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Zoerner has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Zoerner is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Let's hope that Zoerner 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.
Zoerner forces his way into half guard.
Knapp is looking to get back to full guard here but Zoerner has managed to pass to side control instead.
Knapp is being controlled here. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Zoerner's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T3#
Knapp looks to move to half guard but instead Zoerner has passed into mount! Damn!
Knapp tries to improve his position but instead Zoerner has taken his back!
Zoerner biding his time, controlling Knapp.
Our spies down at at Tappelukerho inform us that Zoerner has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Zoerner.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#T5#
Knapp is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Zoerner is riding his opponent, not letting Knapp buck him off.
Knapp wants to escape the position.
Zoerner biding his time, controlling Knapp. #SUB2#
Knapp is trying to defend against the choke here but Zoerner has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Zoerner Tightens the hold and Knapp taps out furiously! Zoerner displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hubert Zoerner! |
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Event:
ALLSTAR MMA: Yamasaki Vs Jones
Date: Oct 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Lyle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lyle defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zoerner.
Lyle is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Zoerner fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lyle avoids it really well and circles away.
Lyle takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#KD2#
Lyle cracks Zoerner with a big right hand and Zoerner goes down!#ROC2#Zoerner is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Hubert Zoerner has been cut.
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!
Zoerner is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lyle has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Zoerner is proving hard to escape from.
Lyle wants to stand and escape but instead Zoerner has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##T1#
Lyle is looking to stand up but Zoerner isn't so interested in that idea.
Lyle can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Zoerner controls the pace.
Lyle wants to stand but Zoerner is controlling the position.
Zoerner controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lyle is looking to stand up but Zoerner isn't so interested in that idea.
Zoerner looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Zoerner 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. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lyle is looking to stand up but Zoerner isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lyle rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD#
and Zoerner counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lyle won't be happy with that.
Lyle bucks up and tries to throw Zoerner off but instead Zoerner has got his back!
Lyle trying to get back to his feet but Zoerner is in full control for now.
Zoerner has good solid back control here.
Zoerner has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
Lyle is trying to get back to his feet but Zoerner has full control of the position and if anything, Lyle has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Zoerner keeps control of the position easily here as Lyle tries to buck him off.
Zoerner seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lyle for as long as he can get away with.
Lyle is trying to stand back up. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lyle is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lyle is trying to get back to his feet but Zoerner has full control of the position and if anything, Lyle has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Zoerner slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Lyle wants to get back to his feet.
What can Lyle do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Lyle is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Lyle is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Zoerner.
Lyle is trying to stand back up. #T5#
Zoerner is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Lyle is trying to stand back up.
Zoerner keeps control of the position easily here as Lyle tries to buck him off.
Lyle wants to get back to his feet.
Zoerner is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Zoerner continues to stall.#T6#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Zoerner's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
More hug and hope from Zoerner.
Lyle is trying to get back to his feet but Zoerner has full control of the position and if anything, Lyle has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7#
Lyle is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Zoerner controlling the position well here. Lyle rolled but Zoerner kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Lyle is trying to get back to his feet but Zoerner has full control of the position and if anything, Lyle has just worked his way into a worse spot.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Lyle wants to get back to his feet.
Zoerner is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Further stalling from Zoerner.#T8#
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Zoerner is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Lyle trying to get back to his feet but Zoerner is in full control for now.
Zoerner biding his time, controlling Lyle.
Lyle wants to get back to his feet.
Zoerner trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Lyle doesn't escape. #T9#
Lyle is trying to get back to his feet but Zoerner has full control of the position and if anything, Lyle has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Zoerner controlling from the back.
Lyle is trying to get back to his feet but Zoerner has full control of the position and if anything, Lyle has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zoerner just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hubert Zoerner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hubert Zoerner's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R2#
Lyle throws a right and a left that Zoerner avoids nicely.
Horrible takedown attempt by Zoerner or perhaps it was just good defense by Lyle, which made it look bad.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lyle! But no joy.
Zoerner shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lyle sprawls well. Lyle wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zoerner gets slowly back to his feet.
Zoerner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lyle can do to turn this around?
Zoerner shoots and misses
and Zoerner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hubert Zoerner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lyle plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Zoerner swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Zoerner face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Terry Lyle!
During a confident post fight interview, Terry Lyle thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
ALLSTAR MMA: DozerVsYamasaki 2
Date: Sep 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Sixteen throws a head kick but Zoerner moves out of range.
Sixteen tries a head kick but it misses.
Zoerner checks a low kick from Sixteen.
Sixteen throws a series of punches but Zoerner avoids them all with ease.
Sixteen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD#
Zoerner shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sixteen is trying to defend but Zoerner finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Sixteen is looking to control Zoerner's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sixteen avoid being mounted?
Zoerner takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sixteen trying to control but Zoerner postures up.
Zoerner is controlling the pace.
#T1#
Sixteen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Zoerner is working away from the top position though.
Well, if Zoerner 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.
Sixteen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Sixteen pushes Zoerner off looking to stand but Zoerner dives back in and keeps control.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sixteen ducks under a wild hook from Zoerner.
Zoerner looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Zoerner looks to land a combination but Sixteen avoids it well. #TD#
Zoerner looking to score a takedown here. Sixteen is defending well but Zoerner drives through and ends up in Sixteen's guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Zoerner looking to pass the guard.
Sixteen wants to stand but Zoerner is controlling the position.
Sixteen wants to sweep here but Zoerner controlling him for the moment.
Zoerner content to stall in guard here. #T3##SUB2#
Sixteen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sixteen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sixteen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zoerner's guard. #REVB#
Zoerner is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Zoerner knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sixteen on the ground.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Sixteen trying to control the position from guard on top but Zoerner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Zoerner lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Zoerner engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Sixteen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T5#
Zoerner 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.
Zoerner preventing the sweep.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Zoerner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Android Sixteen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sixteen swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
and Zoerner counters with a shoot takedown. Sixteen fights it but they end up in guard.
Zoerner 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. #SUB2#
Sixteen is looking for a triangle but Zoerner pushes his legs off easily.
#T6#
Zoerner is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sixteen wants to stand and escape but Zoerner is having none of it.
Zoerner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sixteen is keeping the position for now. #T7#
Sixteen trying to keep a closed guard but Zoerner is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Sixteen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD#
Sixteen gets caught napping as Zoerner dives in and scores a takedown. Sixteen manages to retain guard.
Sixteen is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Zoerner dives into side control.
#REVB#
Sixteen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zoerner in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T8#
Zoerner tries to advance to mount but can't.
Zoerner is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Sixteen will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Sixteen stops Zoerner from passing to mount.
Zoerner is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Sixteen's shoulder. That is not cool. #T9#
Sixteen is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Zoerner is controlling him well.
Zoerner takes a little break here. Sixteen wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A head kick by Sixteen misses #TD#
and Zoerner counters with a single leg into guard. Sixteen didn't expect that.
Zoerner showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hubert Zoerner dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R2#
A head kick misses from Sixteen.
Hubert Zoerner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sixteen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Zoerner takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sixteen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sixteen throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Zoerner counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sixteen won't be happy with that.
Zoerner taking a breather here.
Zoerner working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zoerner controlling from side mount.
Sixteen is trying to control Zoerner's posture but Zoerner avoids it. #T1#
Sixteen is trying to get back to his feet.
Sixteen being controlled for a moment.
Zoerner advances to full mount.
Sixteen stops Zoerner from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #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.
Sixteen tries to hold on but Zoerner pushes him away.
Sixteen is working to get back to half guard.
Zoerner sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sixteen tries to reverse the position but Zoerner maintains control.#T3#
Zoerner tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sixteen is looking to get to half guard.
Zoerner takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sixteen tries to hold on but Zoerner pushes him away.
Zoerner looking to control and managing it successfully.
Zoerner seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sixteen for as long as he can get away with.
Sixteen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T5#
Zoerner sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T6#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Zoerner has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T7#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Zoerner.
Sixteen is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Zoerner continues to hold on tight.#T8#
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.
Sixteen is trying to escape the mount.
Zoerner controlling from mount.
Sixteen is trying to escape the mount.
#T9#
Sixteen keeps trying to improve his position.
Zoerner moves to take his opponent's back.
Sixteen trying to control but not successfully.
Zoerner just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Android Sixteen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hubert Zoerner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hubert Zoerner showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Zoerner has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Hubert Zoerner!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Hubert Zoerner!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Hubert Zoerner!
Hubert Zoerner wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
ALLSTAR MMA: Hall Vs Locke
Date: Aug 12, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Zoerner darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
James really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Zoerner controlling the action here.
James is in trouble now - Zoerner has advanced to mount!
Zoerner looking to control and managing it successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T1#
It looks like Zoerner 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.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Zoerner's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
James is trying to escape the mount.
#T3#
Zoerner controlling from the full mount.
More stalling from Zoerner.
We've been informed that Zoerner has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Let's hope that Zoerner 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.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Zoerner.
James tries to improve his position but instead Zoerner has taken his back!
Zoerner is riding his opponent, not letting James buck him off.
James is trying to break free.
#T5#
Zoerner controls the action.#T6#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Yet more stalling tactics from Zoerner.#T7#
Zoerner with more of the same as he continues to hold on.#T8#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#T9#
Zoerner is continuing to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hubert Zoerner dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Zoerner is defended easily by James.
James feinted with a counter takedown.#TD2#
Zoerner feints and as James raises his hands in defense, Zoerner changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zoerner is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hubert Zoerner has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zoerner slips nicely into half guard.
Zoerner is controlling the pace.
Zoerner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1##SUB#
James is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zoerner pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
James looking for a kimura from the bottom but Zoerner passes into side control!#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
James is being controlled here.
Zoerner moves into full mount!
Zoerner tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
James on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if James tries to get out of the position.#T3#
James is looking to improve his position but Zoerner isn't that keen on the idea.
Zoerner controlling the pace for now. #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.
Zoerner takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Zoerner slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#T5##T6#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The adventures of Zoerner the control monster continue. Boring.#T7##SUB2#
Zoerner is working for a rear naked choke. James is not defending it well and Zoerner has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! James refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of James's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hubert Zoerner! |
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Event:
ENIGMA 173
Date: Jun 18, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Zoerner looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for McGregor!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGregor is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zoerner is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Let's hope that Zoerner 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
You can see the frustration on McGregor's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Zoerner takes a little break here. McGregor wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Zoerner has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Zoerner controlling the position easily from mount. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McGregor can't escape the position.
McGregor is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Zoerner tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
McGregor tries to reverse the position but Zoerner maintains control.
Zoerner controlling the position easily from mount.
Zoerner's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McGregor wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Zoerner controlling the positon.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Zoerner.
It looks like Zoerner 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.
More stalling from Zoerner.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zoerner with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hubert Zoerner dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD#
McGregor shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Zoerner avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McGregor has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Zoerner is proving hard to escape from.
McGregor prevents Zoerner from getting back to his feet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zoerner is on top in guard.
#REVB#
McGregor is trying to keep Zoerner in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zoerner tries to free his leg and advance position but McGregor is retaining full guard.
McGregor trying to control the position.
#T1##SUB#
McGregor is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zoerner defends well.
McGregor can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Zoerner controls the pace.#SUB#
McGregor looking for a guillotine here but Zoerner defends easily.
Zoerner sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Zoerner shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Zoerner was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
McGregor wants to get back to his feet but Zoerner is dominant here and he's now got McGregor's back!#T3#
Zoerner is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
McGregor trying to control the hands but Zoerner won't let him.
Zoerner has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of McGregor's body.
#T4#
McGregor is trying to get back to his feet but Zoerner has full control of the position and if anything, McGregor has just worked his way into a worse spot.
McGregor rolls, trying to escape but Zoerner keeps control of the position.
Zoerner keeps control of the position easily here as McGregor tries to buck him off.
Zoerner is not going to allow McGregor to sit and survive in this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zoerner is hanging on to McGregor's back as he tries to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hubert Zoerner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
McGregor throws a one two combo.
#CUT#It looks like Hubert Zoerner has been cut.#TD#
McGregor manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Zoerner on his heels. He'll look to pass Zoerner's guard now, I'm sure.#ROC#Zoerner is rocked!
McGregor wants to control from the top but Zoerner keeps moving.
Zoerner is still in real trouble! Can McGregor finish him?
McGregor is fighting to break Zoerner's control of his arms but Zoerner is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Zoerner seems to have recovered his senses.
McGregor trying to control but Zoerner is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zoerner is pulling down on McGregor's head to control his posture.
Zoerner manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McGregor manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T1#
Zoerner's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
McGregor is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zoerner defends well.
McGregor wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Zoerner is now in half guard.
Zoerner is controlling the pace.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Zoerner is continuing to stall.
McGregor is trying to maintain the position but Zoerner is very close to passing his half guard.
Zoerner stalling.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T3#
Zoerner is thwarting McGregor's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Zoerner misses with a hook. McGregor ducked under it nicely. #TD2#
Zoerner shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. McGregor is trying to defend but Zoerner finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
McGregor is looking to escape.
Zoerner keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Zoerner prevents McGregor from standing back up.
Still in half guard, Zoerner seems content to control.#T4#
Zoerner tries to stand but can't do so whilst McGregor controls his leg.
McGregor wants to get back to full guard.
Zoerner with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
McGregor avoids a punch combination nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McGregor moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Sandor McGregor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hubert Zoerner is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#TD#
McGregor looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Zoerner manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. McGregor keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hubert Zoerner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Zoerner winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hubert Zoerner! |
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