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Event:
HFA 32
Date: Dec 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Szobo avoids a kick to the body.
Szobo tries a head kick but it misses.
Pad Thai Kai looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Szobo lands a head kick. Pad Thai Kai smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Pad Thai Kai looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pad Thai Kai misses with a double jab.
#KD#
Szobo drops Pad Thai Kai with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Pad Thai Kai looks back up at him and smiles so Szobo waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#Pad Thai Kai is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Szobo closes the distance and clinches.
Pad Thai Kai is still on wobbly legs! Can Szobo finish him?#BC#
Szobo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pad Thai Kai seems to have recovered his senses.
Szobo lands with a nice body kick.
Szobo throws a combination. Pad Thai Kai tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Szobo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Szobo throws a head kick but Pad Thai Kai moves out of range.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Szobo! Pad Thai Kai is out on his feet! Szobo rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Pad Thai Kai is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Pad Thai Kai is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zoltan Szobo! |
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Event:
HFA 28
Date: Nov 30, 2024 |
#R1#
Assura thuds his right hand into Szobo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT2#It looks like Zoltan Szobo has been cut.
Szobo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Assura.
Assura throws a big shot that misses.
Szobo tries to counter with a takedown but Assura is quick to defend against it.
Szobo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Assura.#TD#
Szobo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Assura is trying to defend but Szobo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Assura looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Assura wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Szobo is trying to work for a kimura but Assura is defending well.
Assura is trying to stand.
Assura trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Szobo seems to be looking for submissions.
Assura really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Szobo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Assura wants to control but Szobo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Assura is trying to stand back up but Szobo is controlling him
#SUB#
Szobo is working for a kimura but Assura is defending it quite comfortably.
Assura is trying to maintain the position but Szobo is very close to passing his half guard.
Szobo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Szobo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Assura sees it coming and defends easily.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Assura trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Szobo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Assura has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Szobo is looking for a kimura here.
Assura pushes Szobo off looking to stand but Szobo dives back in and keeps control.
#T3#
Assura is looking to control Szobo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Assura avoid being mounted?
Assura wants to control but Szobo passes into side.
Assura is pushing Szobo's head away, looking to escape. Szobo manages to hold on to the position though.
Assura taking punishment in the form of punches.
#ES2#
Assura explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
We've been told by Szobo's head coaches at Gumburcules Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Szobo slips a straight right by Assura.
Szobo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Assura sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Szobo somewhat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Szobo is breathing heavily.#T4#
Assura missing with a left hand there. Szobo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice defenses there by Szobo.
Assura is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Szobo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Assura loads up on a big right hand but Szobo slips the punch.
Szobo moves away from the strike by Assura.
Assura keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Szobo walks straight into a right hand from Assura - that's dropped him! Assura jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Szobo from any more punishment! Szobo complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kenga Assura!
Kenga Assura decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
HFA 20
Date: Oct 05, 2024 |
#R1#
Szobo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Zoltan Szobo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Szobo lands a head kick. Poohammer smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Szobo scores with a hook.#ROC#Poohammer is rocked!
Poohammer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Poohammer is still on wobbly legs! Can Szobo finish him?#CL#
Poohammer gets tackled into the cage by Szobo. Szobo maintains the clinch.
Poohammer seems to have recovered his senses.
Poohammer prevents Szobo from breaking the clinch.
Poohammer prevents Szobo from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Szobo manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Szobo.
Poohammer shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Szobo sprawls well. Szobo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Poohammer gets slowly back to his feet.
Szobo tries to clinch there but Poohammer circles away.
#T1#
Poohammer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Szobo can pounce on him.
Nice sprawl there from Szobo as Poohammer shoots in.
Zoltan Szobo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thor Poohammer.
Poohammer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Szobo is fending him off so far but Poohammer persists. Nope, Szobo circles away and we're back to standing.
Poohammer looks winded!
Good leg kick by Szobo.
Szobo tries to close the distance and clinch but Poohammer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Szobo with a jab.#CL#
Szobo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Szobo breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Szobo moves into range and clinches up with Poohammer.#BC#
Szobo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Szobo's corner calls for a 1-2. Szobo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Poohammer shoots in for a double leg but Szobo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Szobo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Poohammer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Poohammer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Szobo.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Szobo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Poohammer tries to clinch up but Szobo circles away and keeps his distance.
Poohammer takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Szobo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL2#
and Poohammer counters by clinching up.
Poohammer tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Szobo smiles and moves away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Poohammer.
Szobo circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Poohammer drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Szobo follows Poohammer to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zoltan Szobo! |
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Event:
HFA 18
Date: Sep 21, 2024 |
#R1#
Buster throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
We've been told by Szobo's head coaches at Gumburcules Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Buster throws a sloppy head kick and Szobo moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Buster.
Szobo jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Szobo misses with a takedown attempt - Buster sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Buster throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Szobo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Buster throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Szobo avoids the head kick by Buster.
No joy there for Buster, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Buster throws a head kick but Szobo moves out of range.
Buster takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Szobo blocks a head kick by Buster.
Szobo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Szobo scores with a head kick. Buster tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Buster misses with a few strikes there.
Szobo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Szobo lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #ROC#Buster is rocked!
Buster is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Szobo Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Buster is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Zoltan Szobo! |
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Event:
OPG 8
Date: Aug 03, 2024 |
#R1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Szobo.
Law takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Law on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL#
Law gets a clinch.
Law jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Szobo walks away with a smile on his face. Law gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Szobo tries to clinch up but Law circles away and keeps his distance.
Szobo scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Law manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Szobo on his heels. He'll look to pass Szobo's guard now, I'm sure.
Law postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SU#
Law stands up and waves to Szobo to follow him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Szobo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Law paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Law throws a big counter combination but Szobo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Szobo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Szobo cracks Law with a right hand to the side of the head.#TD#
Law feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Szobo can't keep his opponent in guard - Law advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T1#
Law winds up and cracks Szobo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Law looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Law is working for a kimura but Szobo is defending it quite comfortably.
Law controlling the action here. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Law decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Szobo misses with a head kick.
Szobo tries a head kick but it misses.
Szobo looks winded!
Szobo scores with a leg kick.
Szobo swinging wildly here.
#T3#
Law tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL#
Law moves into range and clinches up with Szobo.#BC#
Law breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Law scores with a jab. Szobo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Szobo throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Law counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Szobo!
Law works to advance to full mount. Szobo defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Law is landing with some decent strikes but Szobo is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Law lands a big elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Law 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##SUB#
Law throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Szobo has his hands clasped together but Law breaks the hold and Szobo is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Law!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wally Law! |
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