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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 145
Date: Mar 22, 2025 |
#R1#
Zimmerman leaves Mechanoid with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mechanoid fails with a takedown attempt.
Zimmerman connects with a body shot that sends Mechanoid's belly button to the back.
Zimmerman misses with a body kick.
Mechanoid looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mechanoid goes for a double leg but Zimmerman avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Zimmerman continues to drive forward.
Zimmerman throws a big counter combination but Mechanoid scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Rowan Zimmerman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kryten Mechanoid.
Zimmerman stuffs the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mechanoid ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And Mechanoid tries to counter it with a takedown but Zimmerman pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mechanoid fails with the takedown.
Mechanoid fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T1#
Mechanoid tries for a takedown but Zimmerman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Zimmerman misses the target.
Mechanoid tries for a takedown but Zimmerman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL#
Zimmerman has taken the fight to the clinch.
Zimmerman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mechanoid is defending well for now.
Zimmerman tries a knee to the head but Mechanoid blocks it.
Zimmerman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zimmerman missing with knees to the body.
Zimmerman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Zimmerman misses with a knee strike.
Zimmerman landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Zimmerman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mechanoid's elbow.
Knees to the body from Zimmerman.
Zimmerman struggles to land a body shot inside as Mechanoid controls his hands.
#T2#
Mechanoid on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mechanoid wants a takedown but no success here.
Zimmerman struggles to land a body shot inside as Mechanoid controls his hands.
Mechanoid managing to block the knees to the body from Zimmerman.
Zimmerman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mechanoid can't get the takedown.
Knees in the clinch landing for Zimmerman.
Mechanoid looks winded!
Nice body punch from Zimmerman - that landed with a thud.
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!
Zimmerman trying to land knees to the body.
Zimmerman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Zimmerman lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mechanoid.
Zimmerman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#T3#
Mechanoid is trying to pull guard but Zimmerman has him pressed against the cage.
Zimmerman scores a nice knee to the body.
Zimmerman struggles to land a body shot inside as Mechanoid controls his hands.
Zimmerman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Zimmerman - that landed with a thud.
Zimmerman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Zimmerman tries to land knees in the clinch but Mechanoid avoids the damage to the body.
Zimmerman lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mechanoid.
Mechanoid prevents a body shot from Zimmerman.
Zimmerman scores a nice knee to the body.
Mechanoid avoiding damage as Zimmerman throws knees to the body.
#T4#
Zimmerman tries a body shot but Mechanoid blocks it.
Zimmerman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zimmerman misses with a punch to the body.
Zimmerman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mechanoid has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Zimmerman tries to work over Mechanoid's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zimmerman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Zimmerman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mechanoid's elbow.
Mechanoid is trying to pull guard but Zimmerman has him pressed against the cage.
Zimmerman landing knees to the head.
#TD2#
Mechanoid lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Zimmerman kicks Mechanoid off and gets back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mechanoid dives in for a single leg takedown but Zimmerman sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
It looked like Zimmerman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rowan Zimmerman dominated 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.#R2#
Mechanoid shoots and misses
and Zimmerman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mechanoid misses with a takedown #CL#
and Zimmerman counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Zimmerman.
Zimmerman is leaning against Mechanoid and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Zimmerman misses with a punch to the body.
Zimmerman misses with a knee strike.
Mechanoid is looking for a takedown.
Rowan Zimmerman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kryten Mechanoid.
Nice body punch from Zimmerman.
Zimmerman tries to throw a body punch but Mechanoid avoids it by throwing Zimmerman back against the cage.
Mechanoid is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zimmerman misses with a knee to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zimmerman.
Zimmerman lands a body punch in the clinch.
Zimmerman working Mechanoid over with knees to the body.#T1#
Zimmerman misses with a knee strike.
A body shot lands from Zimmerman.
Zimmerman unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Zimmerman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zimmerman working Mechanoid over with knees to the body.
Zimmerman pushes Mechanoid back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC#
Zimmerman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rowan Zimmerman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Zimmerman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Zimmerman can't find room to land a body shot as Mechanoid controls the action.
Zimmerman utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Zimmerman with a knee to the head.
#T2#
Zimmerman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mechanoid or not.
Mechanoid is looking for a takedown.
Zimmerman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mechanoid can do to turn this around?
A hook to the body from Zimmerman.
Zimmerman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zimmerman is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zimmerman tries to throw a body punch but Mechanoid avoids it by throwing Zimmerman back against the cage.
Zimmerman tries to work over Mechanoid's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zimmerman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mechanoid blocks a body shot from Zimmerman.
Zimmerman misses with a punch to the body.
#T3#
Zimmerman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mechanoid prevents a body shot from Zimmerman.
Zimmerman lands a nice knee to the body.
Zimmerman is leaning against Mechanoid and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mechanoid takes a knee to the side of the body.
Zimmerman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A knee to the head by Zimmerman.
#CUT#It looks like Kryten Mechanoid has been cut.
Zimmerman lands a shot to the body.
Zimmerman unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mechanoid lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Zimmerman landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Zimmerman missing with knees to the body.
#T4#
Zimmerman struggles to land a body shot inside as Mechanoid controls his hands.
Zimmerman is leaning against Mechanoid and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mechanoid prevents a body shot from Zimmerman.
Zimmerman landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zimmerman can't find room to land a body shot as Mechanoid controls the action.
Rowan Zimmerman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Zimmerman tries to land knees in the clinch but Mechanoid avoids the damage to the body.
Zimmerman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Zimmerman tries to work over Mechanoid's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zimmerman lands a good knee to the midsection. Mechanoid won't want to take too many of those.
A right hook to the body lands for Zimmerman.
Nice body punch from Zimmerman.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rowan Zimmerman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kryten Mechanoid's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Zimmerman slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mechanoid shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zimmerman defends it nicely.
Zimmerman is looking to counter with a body kick.
Mechanoid misses with a takedown attempt - Zimmerman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#KD#
Zimmerman lands a big right hand that sends Mechanoid crashing to the mat! Zimmerman stays standing though and waves Mechanoid back to his feet!
Mechanoid looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zimmerman is fending him off so far but Mechanoid persists. Nope, Zimmerman circles away and we're back to standing.
Rowan Zimmerman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kryten Mechanoid.
Sloppy strikes from Zimmerman. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mechanoid defending well as Zimmerman loads up on a big left hand.
Zimmerman throws a body shot but no joy.
Zimmerman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL#
Zimmerman takes the fight into the clinch.
Mechanoid takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zimmerman crunches a lovely knee into Mechanoid's ribcage.#T1#
Zimmerman misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
Zimmerman breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Zimmerman moves into the clinch.
Zimmerman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zimmerman.
Zimmerman tries to land knees in the clinch but Mechanoid avoids the damage to the body.
Zimmerman utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Zimmerman lands a body shot in the clinch.
Zimmerman lands a body punch in the clinch. #T2#
Zimmerman lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mechanoid.
Zimmerman lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Zimmerman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mechanoid gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kryten Mechanoid is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mechanoid shoots in looking for a takedown. Zimmerman tries to sprawl out of it but Mechanoid keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Zimmerman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #KD#
Zimmerman drops Mechanoid with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Mechanoid looks back up at him and smiles so Zimmerman waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mechanoid switches off momentarily and Zimmerman cracks him with a monster right hand! Mechanoid topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Zimmerman dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Zimmerman!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rowan Zimmerman!
Rowan Zimmerman thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 141
Date: Feb 22, 2025 |
#R1#
Tanaka lands a right hook to the body.
Zimmerman blocks the body kick.
Tanaka takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Zimmerman throws an off balance right hand
and Tanaka counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Rowan Zimmerman has been cut.
Tanaka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zimmerman.
Zimmerman wants to land a leg kick but Tanaka is out of range.
Zimmerman throws a good cross that connects.
Tanaka gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zimmerman.
Tanaka lands with a right hand.
Zimmerman misses with a jab to the body
and Tanaka counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Zimmerman misses with a body kick.
Tanaka looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zimmerman goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Zimmerman's corner calls for a 1-2. Zimmerman obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tanaka gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Zimmerman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T1#
Tanaka walks into a left hand.
Zimmerman is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tanaka fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zimmerman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Zimmerman slips under a jab.
It looked like Zimmerman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zimmerman ducks under a wild hook from Tanaka.
Zimmerman looks to land a combination but Tanaka avoids it well.
And Tanaka responds with a good body kick, but Zimmerman manages to step out the way in time.
Zimmerman's corner calls for a 1-2. Zimmerman obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Zimmerman connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Zimmerman lands a lovely overhand right.
Rowan Zimmerman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zimmerman scores with a three punch combo!
Tanaka misses with a body kick.
Zimmerman throws a right hand that Tanaka ducks under and follows up with a left that Tanaka also avoids with ease.
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!
Tanaka throws a push kick but Zimmerman slaps the foot to one side.
Tanaka ducks under a wild hook from Zimmerman.
Zimmerman misses with a wild body shot.
Tanaka now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T2#
Tanaka lands a nice hook to Zimmerman's body. Zimmerman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice body punch from Zimmerman.
Zimmerman throws a lazy uppercut
and Tanaka counters with a straight right hand.
Zimmerman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tanaka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tanaka moves out of range of the strikes.
Zimmerman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tanaka.
Zimmerman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tanaka.
Tanaka throws a hook to the side of Zimmerman's head but Zimmerman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've been told by Zimmerman's head coaches at BANZAI COMBAT ACADEMY NEW YORK that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tanaka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zimmerman manages to avoid it.
Zimmerman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zimmerman misses the jab.
Tanaka just misses with a punch to the body.
Zimmerman is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Zimmerman lands a jab to Tanaka's midsection.#T3#
Nice straight punches there by Zimmerman. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Zimmerman.#CUT#It looks like Kaito Tanaka has been cut.
Left hook, right uppercut from Zimmerman.
Tanaka walks into a stiff left hand from Zimmerman.
Zimmerman is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Zimmerman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zimmerman throws a right hand that misses
and Tanaka counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#Rowan Zimmerman's cut is getting worse.
Tanaka looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tanaka looks to land a right hand but Zimmerman moved out of range.
Zimmerman scores with a punch to the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Zimmerman as he connects with a hook.
The fighters circling - Zimmerman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zimmerman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tanaka.
Zimmerman misses with a lunging right hand
and Tanaka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zimmerman throws a right hand that misses
and Zimmerman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#Rowan Zimmerman's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Zimmerman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tanaka swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
Zimmerman lands a really nice looking cross but Tanaka seems unphased.
Zimmerman slips a straight right by Tanaka.
Tanaka throws the left hand but Zimmerman avoids the punch easily.
A swing and a miss from Zimmerman.
Tanaka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zimmerman throws out the jab.
Zimmerman scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Tanaka misses with an uppercut
letting Zimmerman counter with a right hand.
Tanaka throws a head kick but Zimmerman moves out of range.
Zimmerman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tanaka.
Tanaka swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zimmerman throws an overhand right that lands on Tanaka's shoulder, as Tanaka tries to avoid the shot.
Tanaka swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Zimmerman.
Zimmerman throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tanaka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rowan Zimmerman dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Zimmerman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tanaka on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A telegraphed right hand from Zimmerman misses the target.
Tanaka throws a head kick that misses
and Zimmerman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zimmerman misses with a lunging right hand
and Tanaka counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Zimmerman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Zimmerman moves out of range of the leg kick from Tanaka.
Zimmerman looks to score with a jab to the body but Tanaka is just out of range.
Zimmerman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tanaka counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanaka misses with a low kick.
Tanaka misses with an uppercut. Zimmerman saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Zimmerman misses the target.
Zimmerman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tanaka.
Tanaka doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tanaka feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Zimmermans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT2#Jeez, Rowan Zimmerman's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.#T1#
Zimmerman avoids the body shot from Tanaka.
Zimmerman lands a nice shot that snaps Tanaka's head back.
Tanaka misses with a wild body shot.
Zimmerman looks to land a right hand but Tanaka moved out of range.
Tanaka takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Zimmerman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tanaka chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Zimmerman connects with a looping right hand.
Zimmerman connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Zimmerman goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Zimmerman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zimmerman tests Tanaka's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tanaka misses the jab.
Zimmerman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tanaka can do to turn this around?#T2#
Tanaka walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Zimmerman throws an off balance right hand
enabling Tanaka to counter with a crisp jab.
Tanaka slips a jab and a cross from Zimmerman.
And Tanaka responds with a good body kick, but Zimmerman manages to step out the way in time.
Zimmerman misses with a hook
and Tanaka counters with a stiff right hand.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Rowan Zimmerman's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kaito Tanaka!
Kaito Tanaka is the new heavyweight champion!
Kaito Tanaka decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 134
Date: Jan 04, 2025 |
#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Gijs shoots in but Zimmerman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gijs goes for a double leg but Zimmerman avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Zimmerman continues to drive forward.#T1#
Gijs shoots in for a takedown but Zimmerman shows good takedown defense.
Zimmerman is looking to counter with a body kick.
Rowan Zimmerman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bolle Gijs.
Crunch! Zimmerman slams his shin into Gijs's torso.
Zimmerman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gijs is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gijs shoots in for a double leg but Zimmerman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Zimmerman throwing a counter right hand but Gijs manages to avoid it.#T2#
Gijs fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zimmerman avoids it really well and circles away.
Zimmerman lands a head shot.#T3#
Gijs dives in for a single leg takedown but Zimmerman sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gijs tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Zimmerman defends well and Gijs ends up having to push Zimmerman into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Zimmerman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gijs shoots and misses
and Zimmerman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gijs will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zimmerman is looking to clinch but Gijs is avoiding it.
Gijs tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rowan Zimmerman 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.#R2#
Gijs changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zimmerman tries to avoid it but Gijs manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zimmerman to the ground. Zimmerman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Zimmerman scores with a nice right hand.
Zimmerman throws a head kick but Gijs moves out of range.
Gijs with the counter takedown but Zimmerman avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zimmerman attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gijs drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Zimmerman defends it well.
Gijs fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Zimmerman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Left hook, right uppercut from Zimmerman.
Zimmerman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bolle Gijs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gijs slips under a jab.
Gijs tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Zimmerman uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T2##CL#
Zimmerman clinches up with Gijs and pushes him back against the cage.
Zimmerman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gijs blocking some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Zimmerman.
Zimmerman presses Gijs against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Zimmerman lands a shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zimmerman.
Zimmerman misses with a punch on the inside.
#T3#
Gijs holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Zimmerman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gijs content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Zimmerman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zimmerman has a couple of punches blocked by Gijs.
Gijs has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Zimmerman is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rowan Zimmerman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bolle Gijs.
Gijs wants a takedown.
Gijs is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Zimmerman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD2#
Gijs has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Zimmerman regains guard immediately.
Gijs throws an elbow that misses. Zimmerman uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gijs's guard. Nice move by Zimmerman!#REVR##T4#
Gijs wants to sweep here but Zimmerman controlling him for the moment.
Gijs wants to improve his position but instead Zimmerman has moved into half guard.
Gijs felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Gijs makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gijs.
Gijs wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gijs not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gijs wants to sweep but no luck.
Zimmerman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Zimmerman's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rowan Zimmerman dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Gijs closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zimmerman circles away.
Zimmerman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gijs on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Zimmerman cracks Gijs with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zimmerman scores with a body shot.
#T1#
Zimmerman tries a low kick but Gijs avoids it.
Zimmerman scores with the left hand. Gijs knows he should have avoided that one.
Gijs on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A big right from Zimmerman misses.
Gijs tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T2#
Zimmerman scores with a sloppy right hand. Gijs should have avoided that one.
Gijs fails with the takedown
and Gijs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zimmerman is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Gijs blocks a jab.#T3#
Zimmerman slaps away a takedown attempt from Gijs, before circling back to the center of the mat.
An attempted straight right counter from Zimmerman misses the target.
Rowan Zimmerman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bolle Gijs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Zimmerman. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gijs goes for a double leg but Zimmerman avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Zimmerman continues to drive forward.
Zimmerman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gijs is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've been told by Zimmerman's head coaches at Tigrex Combat that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Zimmerman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zimmerman misses with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rowan Zimmerman clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R4#
Zimmerman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gijs shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zimmerman as he jumps to the side.
Zimmerman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zimmerman throws a body shot but no joy.
Gijs drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Zimmerman defends it well.#T1#
Gijs slips under a jab.
Zimmerman misses with a looping left.
Gijs changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Zimmerman throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Gijs counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Zimmerman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gijs's guard. #REVR#
Gijs keeping full guard, as Zimmerman tries to pass.
Gijs is trying to keep Zimmerman in close.
#T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gijs is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Gijs working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Zimmerman wants to stand and escape but Gijs is having none of it.
Gijs scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Zimmerman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gijs looking to pass the guard.
Gijs trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gijs pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zimmerman is keeping the position for now.
Gijs wants to control from the top but Zimmerman keeps moving.
Gijs has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Zimmerman is trying to keep Gijs in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gijs in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gijs throwing strikes but missing.
Zimmerman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gijs with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gijs throws a big elbow that misses.
Gijs postures up in Zimmerman's guard and throws a big left but Zimmerman blocks it.
Gijs missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gijs uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zimmerman.
Rowan Zimmerman is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gijs tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Zimmerman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gijs can do to turn this around?
Gijs blocks a jab.
Gijs drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Zimmerman defends it well.
Gijs shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zimmerman throws a hook but Gijs blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Bolle Gijs will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Gijs misses with a takedown attempt
and Zimmerman counters with a low kick, right behind Gijs 's knee.
A slow jab from Zimmerman misses its intended target.
Gijs drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Zimmerman defends it well.
Gijs fails with a takedown attempt. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gijs dives in and grabs Zimmerman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zimmerman pushes down on Gijs's head and hops out.
Zimmerman throws a counter high kick but Gijs was just alert enough to avoid it.
Rowan Zimmerman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bolle Gijs.
Zimmerman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gijs changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Gijs with a poor takedown
letting Zimmerman counter with a right hand.
Gijs fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zimmerman avoids it really well and circles away.#T2#
Zimmerman leaves Gijs with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T3#
Gijs shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zimmerman but Zimmerman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Zimmerman scores with a push kick.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Zimmerman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gijs tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Zimmerman bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Gijs slips a straight right by Zimmerman.
Gijs is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bolle Gijs 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!
Gijs misses with a hook. Zimmerman ducked under it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rowan Zimmerman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Zimmerman 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 49:43
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 49:43
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 49:43
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rowan Zimmerman!
Rowan Zimmerman is the new heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Rowan Zimmerman thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
BC FIGHT NIGHT 15
Date: Dec 11, 2024 |
#R1#
Zimmerman tries a low kick but Knox avoids it.
Knox feinted with a counter takedown.
Nice jab there from Zimmerman.
We've been told by Knox's head coaches at Ironbound MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Knox will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Zimmerman throws a body punch but Knox moves out of range.
Knox has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Knox there as he acknowledges the shot.
Zimmerman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Knox stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zimmerman.
Zimmerman ducks right into an uppercut from Knox.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zimmerman defends it nicely.
Knox misses with a body shot.
#T1##CL2#
Knox gets tackled into the cage by Zimmerman. Zimmerman maintains the clinch.
Zimmerman lands with a light punch inside.
Zimmerman lands a knee to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like John Knox has been cut.
A head punch on the inside from Knox fails to land. #BC2#
Zimmerman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A decent looking cross lands there for Zimmerman.
A big right from Knox misses.
Zimmerman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Knox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Rowan Zimmerman has been cut.#KD2#
Zimmerman feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Knox sprawling to the canvas! Knox rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Zimmerman finish him?!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knox scores with a decent looking hook.
Zimmerman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Knox.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Knox. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2##KD2#
Zimmerman sends Knox crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Zimmerman is motioning to the referee to let Knox up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Zimmerman throws a hook to the side of Knox's head but Knox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rowan Zimmerman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knox fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zimmerman avoids it really well and circles away.
Knox throws a hook but Zimmerman avoids it easily.
Rowan Zimmerman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Zimmerman takes the fight into the clinch.
Zimmerman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Knox tries to score a body lock takedown but Zimmerman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Zimmerman gets through Knox's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3#
Zimmerman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Knox's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knox.
Zimmerman lands a body punch.
Knox is breathing heavily.
Zimmerman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Zimmerman.
Zimmerman gets through Knox's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Knox misses with some punches.
A short right from Zimmerman.
Zimmerman has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Zimmerman scores with a hook to the body.#BC2#
Zimmerman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A nice leg kick from Zimmerman, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zimmerman darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Zimmerman looks to score with a jab to the body but Knox is just out of range.#CL2#
Zimmerman moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Zimmerman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Knox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T4#
Zimmerman lands a nice shot that snaps Knox's head back.
Knox throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zimmerman shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Zimmerman throws out a loose jab but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zimmerman throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Knox counters with a three punch combo that has Zimmerman backing up. Zimmerman nods at Knox to acknowledge the strikes.
Zimmerman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Knox drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Zimmerman is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Knox had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Zimmerman throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zimmerman misses the body punch
and Knox counters with a nice uppercut.
Zimmerman shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Knox half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rowan Zimmerman dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A jab from Knox misses.
A big left from Zimmerman misses.
Zimmerman lands a nice shot that snaps Knox's head back.
Rowan Zimmerman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good standup being displayed there by Zimmerman as he connects with a hook.
Zimmerman cracks Knox's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Knox slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Zimmerman can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rowan Zimmerman!
A very excited looking Rowan Zimmerman made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 118
Date: Nov 09, 2024 |
#R1#
Pasti moves away from the strike by Zimmerman.
Pasti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Pasti closes the distance and clinches.
Zimmerman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Zimmerman.
Zimmerman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pasti backwards.
We've been informed that Pasti has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Pasti tries to throw a body punch but Zimmerman avoids it by throwing Pasti back against the cage.
Zimmerman misses with a punch on the inside.
Pasti looking to slow down the pace here.
Zimmerman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pasti or not.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zimmerman.
Zimmerman lands a nice shot to the body.
Zimmerman blocks a body shot from Pasti.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Zimmerman manages to break the clinch.
Pasti moves out of range of the strikes.
Zimmerman throws a looping overhand right but Pasti ducks down to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by Pasti as he connects with a hook.
Zimmerman swats away the attempt to clinch by Pasti.#T1#
Zimmerman misses with a right hand
and Pasti counters with a left and a right that stings Zimmerman.
Zimmerman throws a good cross that connects.
A jab from Zimmerman misses.
Pasti tries to close the distance and clinch but Zimmerman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pasti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zimmerman.
Zimmerman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pasti lands a jab to the nose.
Zimmerman misses with a looping left.
Tembakan Pasti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pasti has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Zimmerman.#CL2#
Pasti closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Zimmerman avoids the elbow strike from Pasti, against the cage.
Zimmerman blocks an uppercut.
Zimmerman lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zimmerman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
Zimmerman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pasti defending well as Zimmerman loads up on a big left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Zimmerman misses the target.
Pasti throws the kick towards the body but Zimmerman avoids it.
Zimmerman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T2#
Pasti blocks a jab.
Zimmerman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pasti looks to throw the jab but Zimmerman is out of range. #CL2#
Pasti fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zimmerman, pushing him back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pasti.
Pasti blocks a body shot from Zimmerman.
Zimmerman gets through Pasti's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pasti misses with some punches.
Zimmerman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pasti throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Zimmerman blocks it with crossed arms.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pasti.
Zimmerman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zimmerman blocking some punches.
#BC#
Zimmerman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pasti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL2#
Pasti clinches up with Zimmerman and pushes him back against the cage.
Pasti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pasti misses with the head strike.
#T3#
Pasti misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pasti blocks an uppercut.
Pasti looking to stall.
Pasti takes a shot to the head.
Pasti has a couple of punches blocked by Zimmerman.
Zimmerman tries to work over Pasti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pasti lands a body punch.
Pasti lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pasti throws a punch but it's blocked by Zimmerman.
Zimmerman blocks an elbow strike from Pasti.
Pasti swings wildly with an uppercut but Zimmerman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zimmerman blocks an uppercut.
Pasti misses with the head strike.
Pasti lands an uppercut.
Pasti lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Rowan Zimmerman has been cut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zimmerman.
Zimmerman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T4#
Zimmerman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pasti.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pasti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zimmerman misses with some punches.
Pasti presses Zimmerman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Zimmerman.
A right handed body shot lands from Zimmerman.
Pasti creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Zimmerman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pasti throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Zimmerman lands a body punch.
Pasti looks winded!
Pasti tries to land knees in the clinch but Zimmerman avoids the damage to the body.
Pasti throws an elbow that misses.
Zimmerman lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zimmerman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pasti backwards.
Zimmerman lands a shot to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Zimmerman.
A shot in the inside from Zimmerman.
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 Rowan Zimmerman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rowan 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.#R2#
Zimmerman throws out a powerful jab.
Pasti 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.
Pasti stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zimmerman.
Zimmerman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pasti.
Zimmerman connects with a right that clearly hurt Pasti. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Zimmerman proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Pasti collapses and taps out under the pressure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rowan Zimmerman!
An out of breath Rowan Zimmerman thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 108
Date: Oct 12, 2024 |
#R1#
Krueger misses with a hook
and Zimmerman counters with a leg kick.
Zimmerman lands a right hook to the body.
Zimmerman connects with a nice looking jab.
#CUT#It looks like Drew Krueger has been cut.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zimmerman. That's going to slow Krueger down.
Zimmerman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zimmerman lunges at Krueger with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Krueger's hand.
Krueger misses with a wild body shot.
Krueger walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Zimmerman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Zimmerman misses the target. #KD#
Zimmerman cracks Krueger with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Krueger looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away� can Zimmerman finish him?
#ROC#Krueger is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krueger looks up at the clock. Bad move! Zimmerman lands a right hand from hell, dropping Krueger. Zimmerman pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rowan Zimmerman!
Rowan Zimmerman seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 93
Date: Sep 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Zimmerman misses with a body kick.
Zimmerman thumps Ribeiro with a low kick.
Ashton Ribeiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ribeiro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zimmerman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ribeiro swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Zimmerman counters with a big head kick but Ribeiro shrugs it off. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Zimmerman has knocked Ribeiro down with a huge combo! Zimmerman steps away and waves a wobbly Ribeiro back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Ribeiro is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Ashton Ribeiro has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ribeiro walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Zimmerman! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rowan Zimmerman!
An out of breath Rowan Zimmerman thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 13, 2023 |
#R1#
Zimmerman swats away the attempt to clinch by Pereira.
Pereira fails with a takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pereira.
Pereira wants to clinch but Zimmerman slips to the side
and Zimmerman makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#CL#
Zimmerman closes the distance and clinches.
Pereira wants a takedown but no success here.
Rowan Zimmerman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Pereira.
Pereira is looking to take this one to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Zimmerman gets a trip takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Zimmerman is looking to stall in half guard but Pereira is in no mood to hang around. He's locked up a Kimura from the bottom and has used it to sweep! He's held on to the kimura and is looking to finish here... will he get it... YES! Zimmerman taps out and the crowd goes crazy! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alex Pereira! |
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