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Event:
MMAH 100
Date: Dec 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Zimmerman misses with a hook
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Henry Zimmerman has been cut.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Zimmerman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zimmerman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A big right from Zimmerman misses.
Zimmerman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Zimmerman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jones counters with a left and a right that stings Zimmerman.
Jones with a jab.
Zimmerman throws a lazy uppercut
and Zimmerman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jones walks into a stiff left hand from Zimmerman.
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zimmerman throws a big shot that misses.
Jones lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Zimmerman has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jones finds it's way round the side to connect with Zimmerman's head. #ROC#Zimmerman is rocked!
Zimmerman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zimmerman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Jones staying out of range there.
Zimmerman misses with a body shot.
Zimmerman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Zimmerman ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Zimmerman misses with a right hand
and Jones counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jones moves out of range as Zimmerman strikes.#T1#
Jones walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Zimmerman checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zimmerman throws out the jab.
Zimmerman slips a jab and a cross from Jones.
A telegraphed right hand from Zimmerman misses the target.
Zimmerman takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jones avoids the body shot from Zimmerman.
A big right from Jones misses.
A jab from Jones misses.
Jones lands with a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
Jones scores with a body shot.
Jones is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Zimmerman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zimmerman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
Jones connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT#That has opened up Henry Zimmerman's cut even more.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zimmerman connects with a crisp jab.
Zimmerman throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
Jones misses with the combination.
#T2#
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Henry Zimmerman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zimmerman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jones works the jab nicely.
Jones works the jab nicely.
It looks like Jones has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Jones has knocked Zimmerman down with a huge combo! Jones steps away and waves a wobbly Zimmerman back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Zimmerman is still on wobbly legs! Can Jones finish him?
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice jab there from Jones. #CUT#The cut above Henry Zimmerman's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Zimmerman scores with a body shot.
Zimmerman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Zimmerman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Zimmerman seems to have recovered his senses.
Jones is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zimmerman.#KD#
Jones cracks Zimmerman with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Jones has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Zimmerman to stand back up!
Zimmerman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Zimmerman scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jones in his tracks.
Zimmerman takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Zimmerman bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jones's head backwards.
Zimmerman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jones swinging wildly here.
#T3#
Zimmerman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jones looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Zimmerman throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Jones cracks Zimmerman with a good jab.
Zimmerman takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zimmerman.
Jones throws the left hand but Zimmerman avoids the punch easily.
Zimmerman throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#Henry Zimmerman's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Jones drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jones connects with a body shot that sends Zimmerman's belly button to the back.
Zimmerman scores with a punch to the head.
Zimmerman needs to keep his hands up - Jones had a free shot at his head there.
Zimmerman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice cross by Zimmerman.
Zimmerman takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Henry Zimmerman's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jambalaya Jones!
The defeated Henry Zimmerman had this to say: 'I...lost?'. |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 16
Date: Nov 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Alexander throws a sloppy head kick and Zimmerman moves out of range easily.
Alexander slips a jab from Zimmerman.
That kick from Alexander tenderised Zimmerman's leg. Zimmerman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Alexander pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Zimmerman back to the cage. Alexander follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT2#It looks like Henry Zimmerman has been cut.
Alexander fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zimmerman connects with a body shot that sends Alexander's belly button to the back.
Alexander throws a front kick that sends Zimmerman stumbling back into the cage.
Zimmerman digs a good body shot into Alexander's ribs.
Zimmerman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Zimmerman scores with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zimmerman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Zimmerman is looking to wear down Alexander with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Alexander looks winded!
Zimmerman keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#CUT#It looks like Jon Alexander has been cut.
Henry Zimmerman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alexander takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#KD#
Zimmerman cracks Alexander with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Zimmerman has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Alexander to stand back up!#ROC#Alexander is rocked!
Zimmerman lands a jab to Alexander's midsection.
Alexander is still on wobbly legs! Can Zimmerman finish him?
Zimmerman lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Alexander at a distance.
Zimmerman throws a pinpoint strike between Alexander's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Alexander crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Zimmerman scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Henry Zimmerman!
Henry Zimmerman was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
NYF 40: Donal vs Daxton 2
Date: Oct 28, 2023 |
#R1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Zimmerman.
Zimmerman has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dawson finds it's way round the side to connect with Zimmerman's head.
Henry Zimmerman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice straight punches there by Dawson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dawson.
Dawson misses with a looping right.
Dawson takes one to the side of the head.
Dawson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zimmerman.
We've been told by Dawson's head coaches at California Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Zimmerman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dawson.
Zimmerman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zimmerman misses the shot to the body.
Dawson lands a head kick!
Dawson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dawson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zimmerman was well out of range. Poor timing from Dawson.
Zimmerman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dawson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT2#It looks like Michael Dawson has been cut.
Dawson misses with a two punch combination.
Zimmerman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zimmerman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jab by Dawson.
Dawson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Zimmerman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zimmerman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Zimmerman misses with an uppercut. Dawson saw that one coming.#T1#
The fighters circling - Zimmerman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zimmerman scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dawson defending well as Zimmerman loads up on a big left hand.
Dawson ducks under a wild hook from Zimmerman.
Dawson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zimmerman.
Dawson misses with an uppercut. Zimmerman saw that one coming.
Dawson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#ROC2#Dawson is rocked!
Dawson circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Zimmerman. Dawson falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Zimmerman!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Henry Zimmerman!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Henry Zimmerman made sure he mentioned Furnace Performance 🔥, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 12
Date: Sep 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Tijhoff shoots in for a takedown but Zimmerman shows good takedown defense.
Tijhoff tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Zimmerman defends well and Tijhoff ends up having to push Zimmerman into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Zimmerman stalling in the clinch but Tijhoff improves position. #TD#
Tijhoff turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Tijhoff manages to end up in side control.
Zimmerman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Zimmerman is not content to let Tijhoff control the position.
A lull in the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Tijhoff is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Zimmerman knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Tijhoff tries for a kimura but Zimmerman is defending well. #T1#
Zimmerman is not content to let Tijhoff control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Tijhoff has an Americana. Zimmerman didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Tijhoff is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Tijhoff hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Klaas Jan Tijhoff!
Klaas Jan Tijhoff really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Furnace Performance 🔥 logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
Henry Zimmerman was interviewed post fight and said 'I...lost?'. |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 9
Date: Sep 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Zimmerman throws a low kick but Smashotti moves out of range easily.
Zimmerman throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Smashotti on the side of the head.
Zimmerman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sloppy strikes from Zimmerman. Those never looked like landing. #CL#
Smashotti moves into the clinch.
Zimmerman is trying to break free.
Smashotti lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zimmerman backwards.
Zimmerman has had enough of the clinch but Smashotti keeps him there for the moment.
A frustrated look appears on Zimmerman's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Smashotti breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smashotti misses with a series of wild punches.
Zimmerman swats away the attempt to clinch by Smashotti.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Smashotti. Those never looked like landing. #CL#
Smashotti has taken the fight to the clinch.
Smashotti leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC#
Smashotti breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lorenzo Smashotti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Zimmerman goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Smashotti lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT#It looks like Henry Zimmerman has been cut.
Zimmerman misses with a straight left.
Zimmerman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smashotti throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A big left from Zimmerman misses.
Zimmerman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smashotti.
Smashotti swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zimmerman let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Zimmerman misses the jab.
Zimmerman throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Zimmerman takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
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!
Smashotti lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zimmerman circles away quickly and effectively.
Zimmerman throws a big shot that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Smashotti on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zimmerman takes one on the button.
Zimmerman lands a jab to the nose.
Smashotti looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Smashotti's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Smashotti duly obliges. #T2#
Smashotti scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Smashotti throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zimmerman misses with a looping right.
Smashotti fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zimmerman keeps the fight on the outside.
A big right from Zimmerman misses.
Smashotti defending well as Zimmerman loads up on a big left hand.
Smashotti lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A combination from Smashotti does no damage.
Zimmerman throws an overhand right that lands on Smashotti's shoulder, as Smashotti tries to avoid the shot.
Smashotti tries to clinch there but Zimmerman circles away.
Smashotti throws a nice looking combination but Zimmerman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A telegraphed right hand from Zimmerman misses the target.
Smashotti tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zimmerman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zimmerman drops his hands momentarily and Smashotti takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL#
Smashotti has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Smashotti breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T3#
Smashotti wants to clinch up but Zimmerman keeps it at a distance.
Smashotti is looking to clinch.
Zimmerman scores with a three punch combo!
Smashotti tries to clinch but Zimmerman is having none of it.
Smashotti tries to clinch there but Zimmerman circles away.
Zimmerman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smashotti was well out of range. Poor timing from Zimmerman.
Smashotti went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL#
Smashotti drives through and clinches with Zimmerman against the cage.
#BC#
Smashotti breaks from the clinch.
Zimmerman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT#That has opened up Henry Zimmerman's cut even more.
Zimmerman looks to land a left hand but Smashotti moved out of range nicely.
Smashotti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zimmerman throws a looping overhand right but Smashotti ducks down to avoid it.
Zimmerman throws a jab but it's blocked by Smashotti.
Smashotti is looking for a counter combo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smashotti looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smashotti lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smashotti lands a glancing blow to the side of Zimmerman's head.
Zimmerman misses with a looping left.
Smashotti misses with a series of wild punches.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smashotti looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smashotti misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zimmerman takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Smashotti ducks under a wild hook from Zimmerman.
A combination from Smashotti does no damage.
Zimmerman misses with a looping left.
Smashotti is looking to counter punch.
Danga de danga de dang - Smashotti scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Smashotti clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Smashotti manages to break the clinch.
A jab from Zimmerman misses.
Smashotti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lorenzo Smashotti dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Henry Zimmerman's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A jab from Zimmerman misses.
Zimmerman has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Smashotti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zimmerman throws out the jab.
Smashotti tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zimmerman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zimmerman lands a nice looking body shot.
Zimmerman 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.
Smashotti fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smashotti slips under a jab from Zimmerman.
Smashotti doesn't manage to clinch there - Zimmerman circles away.
#KD#
A jab-cross combination lands for Smashotti and sends Zimmerman crashing to the mat! Smashotti follows him down to the mat - Zimmerman regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet! #ROC#Zimmerman is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU#
Smashotti postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Zimmerman to stand up. #CL#
Smashotti clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Smashotti's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smashotti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zimmerman.
Smashotti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zimmerman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Smashotti counters with a left to the body.
Smashotti throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Zimmerman on the side of the head. #CUT#The cut above Henry Zimmerman's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T1#
Smashotti looks to land a combination but Zimmerman avoids it well.
Smashotti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zimmerman.
Jab, jab by Smashotti - just one landing.
A slow jab from Zimmerman misses its intended target.
Smashotti moves away from the strike by Zimmerman.
Smashotti is looking to clinch.
A jab from Zimmerman finds it's way through Smashotti's defenses.
Zimmerman throws a shot from downtown. Smashotti moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Smashotti moves into the clinch successfully.
Smashotti scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smashotti is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Zimmerman pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Smashotti keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Zimmerman's efforts to push away.
Zimmerman swings wildly with an uppercut but Smashotti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zimmerman is trying to push Smashotti away but Smashotti has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T2#
Zimmerman can't break the clinch.
Zimmerman has had enough of the clinch but Smashotti keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Smashotti breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Smashotti closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Smashotti breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smashotti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zimmerman can do to turn this around?#CL#
Smashotti closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zimmerman is trying to push Smashotti away but Smashotti has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Smashotti keeps control of Zimmerman as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Zimmerman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Zimmerman's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Smashotti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zimmerman wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short uppercut from Smashotti. #TD#
Smashotti pulls guard.
Smashotti is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T3##SUB#
Zimmerman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Smashotti looking for a guillotine here but Zimmerman defends easily.
#SUB#
Smashotti is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Zimmerman postures up.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Smashotti looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Smashotti trying to keep a closed guard but Zimmerman is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zimmerman won't allow Smashotti to get back to his feet. #SU2#
Zimmerman stands up from Smashotti's guard - Zimmerman perhaps looking for a knockout.
Zimmerman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smashotti is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smashotti fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zimmerman swats away the attempt to clinch by Smashotti.
Smashotti looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lorenzo Smashotti dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Henry Zimmerman's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
A telegraphed right hand from Zimmerman misses the target.
Smashotti tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zimmerman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zimmerman throws an overhand right that lands on Smashotti's shoulder, as Smashotti tries to avoid the shot.
Zimmerman loads up on a big right hand but Smashotti slips the punch.
Smashotti throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A countering left hand to the body from Zimmerman misses.
Zimmerman throws a hook but Smashotti blocks it.
A jab from Zimmerman misses.
Smashotti thuds a left hand into Zimmerman's body.
Smashotti tries to clinch up but Zimmerman circles away and keeps his distance.
Zimmerman looks to land a combination but Smashotti avoids it well.
Zimmerman throws a hook but Smashotti blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zimmerman misses with a hook. Smashotti ducked under it nicely.
Smashotti tries to bum rush Zimmerman with a series of wild strikes but Zimmerman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zimmerman throws a jab when Smashotti was well out of range.#CL#
Smashotti closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Smashotti lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Smashotti breaks from the clinch.
#T1#
Zimmerman cracks Smashotti with a right hand to the side of the head.
Smashotti shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Zimmerman eats them both and turns towards Smashotti to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Zimmerman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smashotti circles away quickly and effectively.
As Zimmerman looks to move away, Smashotti throws a big counter combo but Zimmerman just gets out of the way.
Smashotti throws a combination. Zimmerman tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Smashotti misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL#
Smashotti clinches up against the cage.
Smashotti lands a shoulder strike.
Zimmerman wants to break the clinch but can't.
Zimmerman is trying to break free.#BC#
Smashotti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smashotti throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Some bone on bone action there as Smashotti checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Zimmerman throws a looping overhand right but Smashotti ducks down to avoid it.
Smashotti throwing a counter right hand but Zimmerman manages to avoid it.#T2#
Zimmerman misses with a looping right.
Zimmerman throws a shot to the body.
Smashotti lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zimmerman circles away quickly and effectively.
Smashotti looks to land a combination but Zimmerman avoids it well.
Smashotti has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zimmerman finds it's way round the side to connect with Smashotti's head.
Zimmerman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smashotti scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Zimmerman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smashotti moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smashotti stalks Zimmerman and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Zimmerman's face. Zimmerman staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT#Henry Zimmerman's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Zimmerman misses with a low kick.
Zimmerman misses the shot to the body.
Smashotti tries to clinch up.
Smashotti connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zimmerman momentarily.
Zimmerman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smashotti moves away.
Smashotti throws a shot to the body.
#T3#
Nice jab there from Zimmerman.
Zimmerman slips a jab and a cross from Smashotti.
#CL#
Smashotti clinches. #BC#
Smashotti manages to break the clinch.
Zimmerman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smashotti displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Smashotti takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Smashotti lands with a nice combination. Zimmerman backs away looking to recover.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smashotti slips a straight right by Zimmerman.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smashotti scores with a jab to the head.
Lorenzo Smashotti is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smashotti misses with a few strikes there.
Zimmerman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zimmerman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Smashotti.
Smashotti tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Smashotti moves into the clinch.#T4#
Zimmerman is trying to break the clinch but Smashotti has him pressed against the cage.
Zimmerman is trying to push Smashotti away but Smashotti has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD#
Smashotti jumps guard and drags Zimmerman to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SU2#
Zimmerman stands up from Smashotti's guard - Zimmerman perhaps looking for a knockout.
Smashotti tries to clinch there but Zimmerman circles away.
#CL#
Zimmerman gets tackled into the cage by Smashotti. Smashotti maintains the clinch. #BC#
Smashotti breaks the clinch.
Zimmerman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Smashotti looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Smashotti tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smashotti is working the combinations to good effect here.
Zimmerman shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Smashotti eats them both and turns towards Zimmerman to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Smashotti misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zimmerman throws a jab but it's blocked by Smashotti.
Zimmerman moves away from the strike by Smashotti.
Lorenzo Smashotti is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A big right from Zimmerman misses.
A little feinted left hand from Smashotti on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Henry Zimmerman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zimmerman throws a big shot that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lorenzo Smashotti showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Smashotti has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lorenzo Smashotti!
Lorenzo Smashotti was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
Henry Zimmerman was interviewed post fight and said 'I...lost?'. |
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Event:
NYF 29: Donal vs Rotiz
Date: Aug 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Zimmerman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ryan.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ryan 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.
Zimmerman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zimmerman scores with a nice head shot.
Zimmerman misses with a hook. Ryan ducked under it nicely.
Ryan with the counter takedown but Zimmerman avoids it easily.
Zimmerman throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2#
and Ryan counters with a single leg into guard. Zimmerman didn't expect that.
Ryan sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ryan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ryan passes easily into side control. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan cracks Zimmerman with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Ryan trying to control the action but Zimmerman is working from the bottom.
Ryan just content to control the position. #T1#
Ryan creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Zimmerman sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Ryan throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Zimmerman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ryan on the ground.
Zimmerman being controlled for a moment.
Ryan trying to control the position but Zimmerman is working away.
Zimmerman is trying to improve his position.
Ryan trying to control the position but Zimmerman is working away. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Zimmerman trying to remain calm as Ryan controls from the top position.
Zimmerman tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ryan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Zimmerman wants to get back to his feet.
Zimmerman on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Zimmerman tries to get out of the position.
Zimmerman is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Ryan has hold of Zimmerman's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Zimmerman tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Ryan cranks the arm and Zimmerman screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Zimmerman, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Terry Ryan!
Henry Zimmerman spoke after the fight, saying 'I...lost?'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 20, 2023 |
#R1#
Zimmerman lands a jab to the nose.
Zimmerman pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ruiz is out of range and Zimmerman settles back down.
Zimmerman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zimmerman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Zimmerman scores with a decent looking hook.
Zimmerman keeps the fight on the outside.
Zimmerman darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice takedown defense from Zimmerman. No joy for Ruiz on that attempt.
Ruiz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#ROC2#Ruiz is rocked!
Zimmerman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Oh Ruiz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ruiz tries to close the distance and clinch but Zimmerman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ruiz seems to have got his legs back now.
Ruiz tries for a takedown but Zimmerman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ruiz is breathing heavily.
Zimmerman misses the shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zimmerman drops Ruiz with a naaaaasty hook - Ruiz is in real trouble here! Zimmerman dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henry Zimmerman! |
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