Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 04, 2025

#R1#
Zapata fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sloppy strikes from Zapata. Those never looked like landing.
Clark Zapata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zapata takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Martin should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Zapata shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Martin sprawls well. Martin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zapata gets slowly back to his feet.
Zapata misses with a two punch combination.
Martin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Zapata blocks a head kick by Martin.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Martin.
Zapata shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Martin counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clark Zapata. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Zapata pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Martin staying out of range there.#CL2#
Martin gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Martin decides to pull guard.
Martin looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1#
Zapata would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #ES2#
Martin kicks Zapata off and gets to his feet.
Zapata lands with a hook. Martin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL2#
Martin instigates a clinch.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Martin has eaten all the pies!#BC#
Zapata pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Martin shoots in looking for a takedown. Zapata tries to sprawl out of it but Martin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Zapata manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Zapata leaves Martin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Martin tries a head kick but it misses. #T2#
Zapata tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Martin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Martin on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL#
Zapata has taken the fight to the clinch.
Martin can't break the clinch. #TD2#
Martin jumps into guard, dragging Zapata to the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zapata is fighting to break Martin's control of his arms but Martin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Zapata has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Martin is proving hard to escape from.
Zapata prevents Martin from getting back to his feet.
Martin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Martin has a closed guard, preventing Zapata from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Martin holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Martin shoots in and drives through. Zapata sprawls well.
Zapata displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Martin.
Martin tries for a takedown but Zapata circles away easily
and Zapata connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Martin looks winded!
Zapata goes for a double leg but Martin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Martin continues to drive forward.
Zapata tries to pull guard but Martin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Zapata tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Martin smiles and moves away.
Zapata tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Martin paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T4##CL2#
Martin forces Zapata back against the cage and clinches.
Martin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Zapata after a bit of a struggle.
Zapata on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zapata is trying to pull guard but Martin turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Zapata wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Zapata jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Martin walks away with a smile on his face. Zapata gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Martin throws a sloppy head kick and Zapata moves out of range easily.
Zapata shoots in but no luck this time.
Zapata tries to clinch up.
Zapata doesn't manage to clinch there - Martin circles away.
Zapata keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Zapata fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wayne Martin dominated 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.#R2#
No luck for Martin with that takedown attempt.
Zapata tries to clinch but Martin is having none of it.
Martin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Martin shoots in but no luck this time.
Zapata is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Martin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zapata's waist but Zapata gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Martin off to one side.
Clark Zapata has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wayne Martin.
Martin tries for a takedown but Zapata sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Martin throws a head kick that misses.
Martin shoots and misses
enabling Zapata to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Zapata moves into range and clinches up with Martin.
Zapata wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zapata can't break the clinch. #BC2#
Martin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Martin is breathing heavily.
Zapata fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zapata scores with a three punch combo! #T1#
Zapata scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Zapata closes the distance and clinches up with Martin, looking for a takedown. Zapata pushes Martin against the cage but Martin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Zapata looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Martin is fending him off so far but Zapata persists. Nope, Martin circles away and we're back to standing.
Martin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zapata sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Zapata tries to close the distance and clinch up but Martin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zapata lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Zapata tries to clinch but Martin moves out of range. #CL#
Zapata has Martin up against the cage in a clinch.
Martin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Zapata's efforts to push away.
Martin has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Zapata is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC#
Zapata breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zapata lands with a nice combination. Martin backs away looking to recover.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zapata tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Martin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Martin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Zapata counters with a stiff right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zapata looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zapata listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Zapata tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zapata shoots for a takedown but Martin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL2#
Martin moves into the clinch.
Zapata working hard to break the clinch.
Martin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zapata is defending well for now.#T3#
Martin lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC#
Zapata's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Martin fails to land the takedown.
Zapata fails in his attempt to clinch.
Martin throws a leg kick but Zapata sees it coming and moves out of range.
Zapata tries to clinch there but Martin circles away.
Zapata misses with the combination.
Zapata gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Martin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Martin moves into the clinch.#T4#
Zapata fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zapata wants to break the clinch but can't.
Zapata wants to break free but Martin has control. #BC2#
Martin manages to break the clinch.
Martin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zapata tries to avoid it but Martin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zapata to the ground. Zapata escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Zapata as Martin shoots in.
Zapata is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Zapata fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zapata scores with a hook.
Zapata looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Martin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zapata as he jumps to the side.
Zapata tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Martin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Clark Zapata dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Martin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zapata as he avoids it easily.
Zapata will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A nice combination there by Martin.
Zapata throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Martin's waist but Martin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zapata off to one side.
Clark Zapata is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Martin moves into the clinch.
Martin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Zapata fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Martin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clark Zapata. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zapata as he jumps to the side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zapata darts in looking for a takedown but Martin gets double underhooks and turns Zapata into the cage.
Martin content to slow the pace in the clinch. #TD2#
Martin pulls Zapata into guard. #T1#
Zapata stopping the sweep attempt from Martin.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Martin is on top in guard. #REVB#
Zapata is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Zapata is looking to stand back up but Martin counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Zapata.
Zapata is looking to get back to is feet but Martin passes into side control.
Zapata gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zapata blocking the ground and pound.
Martin thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #SU2#
Martin is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet! #T2##CL2#
Martin pushes Zapata up against the cage in a clinch.
Martin misses with an elbow strike.
Zapata is trying to push Martin away but Martin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Zapata manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Martin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Martin wants a takedown.
Zapata being controlled against the cage.#BC#
Zapata escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zapata tries to clinch but Martin moves out of range. #CL2#
Martin moves into the clinch successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zapata wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Martin has him pressed against the cage.#T3##TD2#
Martin pulls Zapata into guard.
Zapata has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Martin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Wayne Martin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Martin is looking to pass into half guard but Zapata pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Zapata is in guard.#REVR#
Martin has a closed guard, preventing Zapata from standing up.
Martin has control of Zapata's left arm, preventing Zapata from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Martin working for a triangle but Zapata defends it easily. #SU#
Zapata stands up from Martin's guard - Zapata perhaps looking for a knockout. #T4##CL#
Martin tries to keep at a distance but Zapata has taken the fight into the clinch.
Martin is trying to drag Zapata to the mat but Zapata just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Martin is trying to break the clinch but Zapata has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Zapata escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zapata is looking to clinch but Martin is avoiding it.
Zapata tries to clinch up but Martin circles away and keeps his distance.
Martin shoots in for a double leg but Zapata sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Martin swats away the attempt to clinch by Zapata.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wayne Martin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Martin has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wayne Martin!
Clark Zapata was interviewed post fight and said 'I will learn from this.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 28, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Zapata gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Zapata stops a takedown attempt from Kobalia. #TD#
Kobalia has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Zapata clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#SUB#
Kobalia has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Zapata has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Zapata is trying to get back to his feet but Kobalia has full control of the position and if anything, Zapata has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kobalia lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Zapata hold on?!
Zapata is trying to stand back up.
Kobalia is punishing Zapata with strikes - can he finish him?!
Kobalia has Zapata flattened out and is raining down punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zapata wants to get back to his feet.
Kobalia lands with a hammerfist to the side of Zapata's head.
Kobalia lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Kobalia scores with punches and elbows. #T1#
Kobalia punches Zapata on the ear.
Kobalia lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Kobalia has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Zapata.
Zapata is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Kobalia is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Kobalia gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Kobalia gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Kobalia apologises and we restart here on the feet. #TD#
Kobalia looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kobalia winds up and cracks Zapata with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Zapata on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Zapata taking some punishment here, with Kobalia in his half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#ES2#
Zapata manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Kobalia keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Kobalia displaying some good clinch control by pressing Zapata up against the cage.
Zapata on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #TD#
Kobalia has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Zapata is trying to keep an underhook but Kobalia manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Kobalia slips a nice elbow through Zapata's hands, connecting with Zapata's forehead.#T2#
Kobalia stops Zapata from getting back to his feet.
Kobalia working Zapata over with strikes.
Zapata is trying to stand back up but Kobalia is controlling him
Kobalia lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Zapata looks like he's trying to stand up. #SUB#
Kobalia is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Zapata on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Zapata won't allow Kobalia to pass to mount.
Kobalia prevents Zapata from standing back up. #SUB#
Kobalia is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Zapata doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kobalia.
Kobalia trying to pass the guard but Zapata defending well. #T3#
Zapata pushes Kobalia off looking to stand but Kobalia dives back in and keeps control.
Kobalia lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Kobalia is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Zapata defends it well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kobalia lands a nice short elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zapata taking some punishment here, with Kobalia in his half guard.
Kobalia winds up and cracks Zapata with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kobalia is looking to advance position but Zapata won't allow it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kobalia lands a nice short elbow.
Kobalia is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Zapata!
Kobalia is landing with some decent strikes but Zapata is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#T4#
Kobalia dominating with strikes here.
A nice elbow there by Kobalia.#ROC#Zapata is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kobalia lands a big elbow.
Zapata is still in real trouble! Can Kobalia finish him?
Kobalia postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Zapata in real trouble here! The ref calls for Zapata to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Konstantine Kobalia!
Konstantine Kobalia 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.
The defeated Clark Zapata had this to say: 'I will learn from this.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 20, 2024

#R1#
Zapata throws a one two combo. #CL2#
Barzilay moves into range and clinches up with Zapata.#BC#
Zapata breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Zapata moves into the clinch successfully.
Zapata fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Barzilay pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zapata changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Barzilay tries to avoid it but Zapata manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Barzilay to the ground. Barzilay escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Zapata lands a really nice looking cross but Barzilay seems unphased. #TD2#
Barzilay changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Zapata looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Zapata knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Barzilay on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zapata tries to escape but Barzilay is in control.
You can see the frustration on Zapata's face as Barzilay controls the position.
Barzilay's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Barzilay working the head and body with strikes.
Zapata wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Zapata pushes Barzilay away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Barzilay gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Zapata taking a bit of punishment here - Barzilay scoring with strikes.
Barzilay is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Zapata is trying to improve his position.#T1#
Barzilay is working Zapata over with some ground and pound from side control.
Barzilay is staying tight to Zapata's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Zapata is pushing Barzilay's head away, looking to escape. Barzilay manages to hold on to the position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barzilay landing strikes.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #SU2#
Barzilay stands up and beckons Zapata to his feet. #CL#
Zapata clinches. #BC2#
Barzilay breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zapata tries to clinch but Barzilay moves out of range.
Barzilay avoids a punch combination nicely. #T2##TD2#
Barzilay shoots in and gets a takedown into Zapata's guard.

Zapata is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Barzilay presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
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!
Zapata jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Barzilay walks away with a smile on his face. Zapata gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Zapata shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Barzilay defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clark Zapata. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zapata is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Barzilay gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Barzilay drags the fight down to the ground.
Zapata tries to free his leg and advance position but Barzilay is retaining full guard.
Barzilay manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zapata manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Barzilay has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Barzilay drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Barzilay seems to have locked his on tight now - Zapata screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Barzilay, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Ilay Barzilay!
After winning the bout, Ilay Barzilay thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Clark Zapata was interviewed post fight and said 'I will learn from this.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 09, 2024

#R1#
Zapata has his takedown stuffed#TD#
and Tant counters with a takedown into side control.
Tant in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Tant controlling the position.
Zapata wants to control but Tant postures up.#SU#
Tant stands up.
Zapata tries to clinch up#TD#
and Tant counters with a shoot takedown. Zapata fights it but they end up in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zapata wants to stand up but Tant is controlling him.
Tant working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Zapata's head.
Tant slips nicely into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tant is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Zapata! #T1#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Tant cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers! #SUB#
Tant is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Tant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Combat Tant!
Clark Zapata was interviewed post fight and said 'I will learn from this.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 04, 2024

#R1##CL#
Zapata takes the fight into the clinch.
Drik tries to break free but Zapata pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Drik pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Zapata moves into the clinch.
Zapata looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Drik swings wildly with an uppercut but Zapata uses good head movement to avoid it.
Drik fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zapata wants to break free but Drik has control.
Zapata keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Drik's efforts to push away.
Zapata wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Zapata wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on Zapata's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Drik breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Zapata closes the distance and pushes Drik back into the cage.#BC2#
Drik breaks the clinch.
Zapata is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CL2#
Drik clinches. #T1#
Drik is trying to break free.#BC2#
Drik breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zapata shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Drik but Drik pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Drik throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Drik scores with a one two! Zapata had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CL2#
Drik instigates a clinch.
Drik scores with a shoulder strike.
Drik is trying to force a seperation but Zapata has the dominant position.
Zapata tries to break the clinch but Drik is controlling the position.
Drik lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zapata backwards.
Drik has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Drik throws a head punch that misses.
Zapata is trying to break the clinch but Drik is controlling him.
Zapata is trying to break the clinch but Drik is controlling him.
Drik has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Zapata jumps guard but Drik turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Drik blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T2##BC#
Zapata breaks the clinch.
Drik takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drik falls off balance throwing a combination
and Zapata counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Calvin Drik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Zapata closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Drik makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Calvin Drik is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Drik throws a series of punches but Zapata moves out of range.
Zapata seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Drik has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CL#
Zapata has managed to clinch.
Zapata working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Drik escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Zapata has taken the fight to the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Drik. #TD#
Zapata has clasped his hands together around Drik's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Drik gets back to half guard.
Drik looks winded!#T3#
Zapata lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Zapata trying to control the action but Drik is working from the bottom.
Drik on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Zapata wants to pass to mount but Drik is defending the position.
Zapata working over Drik with some ground and pound. Drik looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Zapata slips a nice elbow through Drik's hands, connecting with Drik's forehead.#SUB2#
Drik is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zapata pulls his head out easily.
Zapata scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SU#
Zapata decides to return to a standing position. #T4##CL#
Zapata pushes Drik up against the cage in a clinch.
Zapata is trying to break the clinch but Drik has him pressed against the cage.
Zapata has Drik pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Drik manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clark Zapata. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Drik looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Zapata is trying to break the clinch but Drik is controlling him.#BC2#
Drik breaks the clinch.
Drik on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL#
Zapata rushes Drik and presses him up against the cage.
Zapata tries to break free but Drik pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Zapata manages to break the clinch.
Drik tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Zapata counter with a right hand.
Zapata looks to land a combination but Drik avoids it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drik fails to land with a series of punches.
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 Clark Zapata will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD#
Zapata looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Drik pushes Zapata off and gets back to his feet.#CL2#
Drik darts in and clinches Zapata up against the cage.#BC2#
Drik breaks the clinch.
Drik tries to clinch
and Zapata connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Drik closes the distance and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drik keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Zapata's efforts to push away.#BC#
Zapata breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sloppy strikes from Drik. Those never looked like landing.
Zapata avoids the head kick by Drik.
Zapata misses with a series of wild punches.
Zapata lands a jab-cross combination.
Drik is breathing heavily.#T1#
Zapata tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Clark Zapata is winning the standup battle so far.
Zapata cracks Drik with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Drik avoids a punch combination nicely.
Drik misses with a series of wild punches.
It looked like Zapata wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Drik swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Zapata counters with a nice body kick. #CL#
Zapata has closed the distance and engaged Drik in a clinch.
Zapata is looking to break free of the clinch but Drik has double underhooks. #BC#
Zapata breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Zapata clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Zapata breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Drik gets tackled into the cage by Zapata. Zapata maintains the clinch.
Clark Zapata has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Zapata breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T2#
Drik throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zapata. #TD#
Zapata 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.
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!
Zapata stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Drik swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zapata cracks Drik with a solid left hand.
Zapata working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Zapata lands a couple of elbows.
Zapata postures up and lands a big shot to Drik's brow.
Zapata is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Zapata works over Drik with some ground and pound from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Zapata's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Zapata looking to pass the guard.
Zapata trying to control the position from guard on top but Drik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Zapata makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#ES2#
Drik uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Drik tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zapata throws a one two combo.
Drik misses with a wild combination.
Danga de danga de dang - Zapata scores with a four punch combination!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zapata.
Drik misses with a two punch combination. #T4##TD#
Zapata gets a takedown into half guard.

Drik makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zapata stalks Drik and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Drik's face. Drik staggers backwards, shaken.
Drik throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Zapata's head.#TD#
Zapata closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Drik quickly recovers to half guard.

Drik kicks Zapata off and gets back to his feet.
Zapata takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Drik scores with a head kick. Zapata tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Clark Zapata is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheers as Zapata lands an impressive looking overhand right. Drik doesn't seem phased though.
Drik lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zapata circles away quickly and effectively.
Zapata blocks a head kick by Drik.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Clark Zapata will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Zapata throws a right and a left that Drik avoids nicely.
Drik rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zapata moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2#
Drik forces Zapata back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Zapata pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zapata wants to clinch but Drik slips to the side
and Drik counters with a three punch combo that has Zapata backing up. Zapata nods at Drik to acknowledge the strikes.
Drik tries to close the distance and clinch but Zapata swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Drik takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Zapata scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#TD#
Zapata closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Zapata lands in his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Drik is on top in guard. #REVB#
Drik trying to control the position from guard on top but Zapata is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##ES#
Zapata manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Zapata just leaning against Drik, taking a breather.
Zapata is trying to pull guard but Drik has him pressed against the cage.
Zapata is trying to force a seperation but Drik has the dominant position.#BC#
Zapata breaks the clinch.
Drik scores with a three punch combo!
Drik misses with a combination
and Zapata counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD#
Zapata scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Drik has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Zapata is on him like a limpet, forcing Drik back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zapata is trying to break free.#BC2#
Drik manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Drik has Zapata up against the cage in a clinch. #T2##BC#
Zapata pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Zapata fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Drik, pushing him back against the cage.
Zapata tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Zapata's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Zapata works on Drik's body with a couple of short punches.
Zapata tries to break the clinch but Drik is controlling the position.
Drik lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zapata backwards. #BC2#
Drik breaks the clinch. #CL#
Zapata moves into range and clinches up with Drik.#BC#
Zapata breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Drik misses. #CL#
Zapata clinches up with Drik and pushes him back against the cage.
Zapata keeps control of Drik as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T3##BC#
Zapata manages to break the clinch.
Drik tries to clinch but Zapata moves out of range. #CL#
Zapata moves into the clinch.
Zapata jumps guard but Drik turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clark Zapata. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Drik prevents Zapata from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Drik breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Zapata clinches up with Drik and pushes him back against the cage.
Zapata has had enough of the clinch but Drik keeps him there for the moment.
Drik throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zapatas head. #BC#
Zapata's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Drik throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zapata tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Drik paws at him with a jab and circles away.
No luck for Zapata with that takedown attempt. #T4#
Drik circles away from the clinch attempt.
Danga de danga de dang - Zapata scores with a four punch combination!#CL#
Zapata gets a clinch. #BC2#
Drik's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zapata's jab looks to have found its range, popping Drik under the eye.
Drik tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zapata shoots in looking for a takedown. Drik tries to sprawl out of it but Zapata keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Drik manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Despite the aggression on Drik's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Zapata tries to clinch there but Drik circles away.
Drik throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zapata counters with a left and a right that stings Drik.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Drik lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Calvin Drik has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clark Zapata is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Drik showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zapata.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Clark Zapata.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Zapata, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 28, 2024

#R1#
Zapata wants to clinch up but Dirkinshan keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Dirkinshan moves into range and clinches up with Zapata.
Dirkinshan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Zapata's efforts to push away.
Dirkinshan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zapata backwards.
Zapata jumps guard but Dirkinshan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Dirkinshan lands a damaging elbow.
Dirkinshan with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Dirkinshan lands a right hand.
Dirkinshan lands an elbow inside. #BC2#
Zapata's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Zapata tries to keep at a distance but Dirkinshan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dirkinshan lands an elbow inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dirkinshan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dirkinshan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Zapata's defenses.
Dirkinshan lands a nice elbow.
Dirkinshan connects with a nasty looking knee right to Zapata's face.
Zapata has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dirkinshan after a bit of a struggle. #T1#
Zapata is trying to break the clinch but Dirkinshan has him pressed against the cage.
Zapata looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A knee to the head by Dirkinshan.
Zapata takes an elbow to the forehead.
Zapata working hard to break the clinch.
Zapata missing with knees to the body.
Dirkinshan lands an elbow inside.
Dirkinshan lands a big knee! That's hurt Zapata! Oh, he's all over the place! Dirkinshan lands another knee that sends Zapata to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nurma Dirkinshan!
Nurma Dirkinshan made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'We come here to smesh brotha.'.
In defeat, Clark Zapata stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will learn from this.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 20, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Brakes changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Zapata looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Brakes cracks Zapata with a big elbow. #ES#
Zapata bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#TD2#
Brakes drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU2#
Brakes stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Brakes gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Brakes throws a head kick that misses.
Zapata wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#TD2#
Brakes scores with a takedown into Zapata's guard.
Zapata is trying to keep Brakes in close.
Brakes prevents Zapata from getting back to his feet.
Brakes controls from within his opponent's guard.
Brakes makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Brakes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Zapata wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Brakes drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Brakes seems to have locked his on tight now - Zapata screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Brakes, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Calvin Brakes!
Clark Zapata spoke after the fight, saying 'I will learn from this.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 15, 2024

#R1#
Zapata fails in his attempt to clinch.
A big right from Zapata misses.
Clark Zapata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zapata moves to clinch but Choi breaks away
and Choi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Choi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Zapata shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Choi counters with a straight right hand.
Zapata uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Choi.
Zapata checks a leg kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zapata goes for a double leg but Choi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Choi continues to drive forward.
A bone on bone clash there as Zapata blocks the leg kick.
Zapata shoots and misses
and Choi counters with a one-two to the body.
Doo Ho Choi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clark Zapata.
Zapata misses with a combination
and Choi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1##CL2#
Zapata fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Choi, pushing him back against the cage.
Zapata is looking to break free of the clinch but Choi has double underhooks.
Choi tries to pull guard but Zapata won't allow it.
Choi fails to pull guard.
Choi fails to pull guard. #BC2#
Zapata breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Zapata drives through and clinches with Choi against the cage.
Zapata is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Choi jumps guard but Zapata turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Choi is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Zapata is defending well.
Zapata is trying to drag Choi to the mat but Choi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Choi tries to pull guard but Zapata holds him up against the cage and eventually Choi drops back down to his feet. #TD#
Choi has clasped his hands together around Zapata's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #T2#
Zapata tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zapata is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SU#
Choi stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Choi throws the left hand but Zapata avoids the punch easily.
A punch combination from Zapata misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Zapata closes the distance looking to clinch
and Choi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Choi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zapata finds it's way round the side to connect with Choi's head.
Choi circles away from the clinch attempt
and Choi counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Choi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zapata counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zapata darts in trying to clinch
enabling Choi to counter with a crisp jab.
Zapata swings away with a body shot that misses
and Choi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zapata connects with the punch.#CL2#
Zapata has managed to clinch.
Choi tries for a takedown but Zapata manages to get underhooks. #BC2#
Zapata breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zapata tries to clinch up.
Choi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zapata is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T4##CL2#
Zapata moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Zapata escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zapata pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
An attempted straight right counter from Choi misses the target.
Zapata misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A little feinted left hand from Choi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Zapata clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Choi drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB#
Choi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zapata doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Choi is tightening it up a little... Zapata has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Zapata reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Zapata taps out! Nice BJJ there by Choi!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Doo Ho Choi!
Doo Ho Choi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Clark Zapata spoke after the fight, saying 'I will learn from this.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 07, 2024

#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Zapata or perhaps it was just good defense by Drechsler, which made it look bad.
Zapata tries to score a power double leg takedown but Drechsler sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zapata somewhat.
Zapata wants to clinch up but Drechsler keeps it at a distance.
Drechsler dodges the punch combination from Zapata.
Drechsler is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD2#
Drechsler closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Zapata quickly recovers to half guard.
Drechsler content to control rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Drechsler stands up out of the half guard.
Drechsler fails to land with a series of punches.
Zapata misses with an uppercut #CL2#
and Drechsler holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Drechsler lands a body punch in the clinch. #T1#
Zapata looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Drechsler has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Zapata is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Zapata is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Drechsler wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zapata has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Zapata escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zapata misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Drechsler gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Zapata counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Drechsler swats away the attempt to clinch by Zapata.#CL2#
Drechsler closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Drechsler manages to pull guard.
Zapata knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Drechsler on the ground.
Drechsler pulls Zapata in to control the position. #ES2#
Drechsler uses the cage to get back to his feet. #T2#
Drechsler shoots in and drives through. Zapata sprawls well.
An attempted straight right counter from Zapata misses the target.
Clark Zapata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drechsler is looking to land body kicks.
Zapata throws a hook to the side of Drechsler's head but Drechsler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zapata tries to close the distance and clinch but Drechsler swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Drechsler misses with a wild combination.
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!#CL2#
Drechsler clinches with his opponent.
Drechsler drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Zapata gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Clark Zapata has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Drechsler.
Zapata fails to pull guard.
Zapata working hard to break the clinch.
Drechsler has Zapata pressed against the cage, preventing Zapata from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T3##BC#
Zapata pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zapata tries to close the distance and clinch up but Drechsler swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Drechsler only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Drechsler shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zapata defends it nicely.#CL#
Zapata pushes Drechsler up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Drechsler breaks from the clinch.
Zapata tries to clinch up but Drechsler circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Drechsler pushes Zapata up against the cage in a clinch.
Zapata tries to throw a body punch but Drechsler avoids it by throwing Zapata back against the cage.
Drechsler wants to break the clinch but can't.
Zapata tries to break the clinch but Drechsler is controlling the position. #T4#
Zapata tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Drechsler smiles and moves away.
Drechsler will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Zapata fails with an attempt to clinch.
Drechsler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zapata. #CL2#
Drechsler clinches up with Zapata and pushes him back against the cage.
Drechsler prevents Zapata from breaking the clinch.
Drechsler has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Zapata avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Zapata wants a takedown.
Zapata working hard to break the clinch.
Zapata has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Zapata is trying to force a seperation but Drechsler has the dominant position.
Zapata working hard to break the clinch.
Zapata is trying to break the clinch but Drechsler has him pressed against the cage.
Zapata tries a body shot but Drechsler blocks it. #BC2#
Drechsler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Drechsler dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A combination from Zapata does no damage.
Zapata throws a right and a left that Drechsler avoids nicely.
Clark Zapata is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A left and a right from Zapata both land. Nice combination. #CUT#It looks like Tom Drechsler has been cut.
Zapata tries for a takedown but Drechsler circles away easily#CL2#
and Drechsler moves into the clinch.
Zapata wants to break the clinch but can't.
Zapata wants to get back to striking at distance but Drechsler won't allow it.
Drechsler blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#TD2#
Drechsler jumps guard. #SUB2#
Drechsler had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zapata defends it easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Drechsler bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zapata's guard. #REVB#
Drechsler postures up in Zapata's guard and throws a big left but Zapata blocks it.
Drechsler prevents Zapata from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Drechsler's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SU2#
Drechsler stands up from Zapata's guard - Drechsler perhaps looking for a knockout.
Zapata moves in looking to clinch but Drechsler pushes him off.
Drechsler connects with a looping right hand. #TD2#
Drechsler closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Zapata tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Drechsler manages to move to mount!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zapata looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Drechsler keeps control of the position easily here as Zapata tries to buck him off.
Zapata is trying to stand back up.
Drechsler is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T2#
Zapata is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Drechsler trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Zapata doesn't escape.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drechsler misses with an elbow to the head.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial. #SUB2#
Drechsler patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T3##SUB2#
Drechsler is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Zapata defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Drechsler just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up. #SUB2#
Drechsler is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Zapata knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Zapata for a finish.
Tom Drechsler has got the better of the ground game so far.
Drechsler has good solid back control here.
Even with his hooks in, Drechsler manages to miss with strikes from the back. #SUB2#
Drechsler looking for the RNC. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Drechsler controlling from the back.
Drechsler is continuing to stall.#ES#
Zapata is trying to shake Drechsler off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Drechsler won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
Zapata tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Drechsler checks a low kick from Zapata.
Zapata pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
Zapata tries to keep at a distance but Drechsler has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Drechsler pulls guard successfully.
Drechsler has his hands on Zapata's head, controlling the position.
Let's hope that Drechsler has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Drechsler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tom Drechsler's cut.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Drechsler.
Zapata plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Clark Zapata is winning the standup battle so far.
Zapata tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Drechsler swivels and escapes.
Zapata sets himself, and Drechsler steps forward looking for the clinch! Zapata avoids it this time.#CL2#
Drechsler gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Drechsler tries to score a body lock takedown but Zapata shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Drechsler wants to take the fight to the mat but Zapata manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Clark Zapata has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Drechsler.
Zapata wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Knees to the body from Zapata.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drechsler on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC#
Zapata breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Some bone on bone action there as Drechsler checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Zapata tries to clinch but Drechsler is having none of it.
A punch combination from Zapata misses. #T1#
Drechsler shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zapata defends it nicely.
Zapata tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Drechsler paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zapata tries to clinch but Drechsler moves out of range.
Zapata throws a nice looking combination but Drechsler bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD2#
Zapata gets caught napping as Drechsler dives in and scores a takedown. Zapata manages to retain guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Drechsler controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Drechsler won't allow Zapata to get back to his feet.
Drechsler missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zapata wants to stand but Drechsler is controlling the position.
Drechsler throws a big elbow that misses.
Drechsler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Drechsler keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Zapata's head.
Drechsler sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Zapata's guard.
Drechsler content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Drechsler is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Drechsler sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Zapata throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Drechsler takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
Zapata has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.#SUB2#
Drechsler is working hard for the rear naked choke here. #SUB2#
Drechsler looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Drechsler looking for the choke but no joy.
Zapata trying to get back to his feet but Drechsler is in full control for now. #T4#
Drechsler has good solid back control here.
Zapata trying to get back to his feet but Drechsler is in full control for now. #SUB2#
Drechsler patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Zapata is trying to stand back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Drechsler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Drechsler winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Drechsler!
After winning the bout, Tom Drechsler thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Clark Zapata was interviewed post fight and said 'I will learn from this.'.

Event: PFL Kickboxing 6
Date: Oct 11, 2024

#R1#
Zapata throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Song wants to counter with a clinch but Zapata pushes him away.
Zapata misses with the combination.
A combination from Zapata does no damage.
Zapata fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Song has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Song keeps the fight on the outside.
Zapata moves out of range as Song throws a body kick.
Zapata seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Zapata rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL2#
and Song holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Song pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Zapata wants to get back to striking at distance but Song won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zapata is trying to push Song away but Song has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Song is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Zapata is looking to break free of the clinch but Song has double underhooks.
Song keeps control of Zapata as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Song is struggling to control the position.
Song blocks a body shot from Zapata. #T1#
Zapata wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Song's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Zapata wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Song has him pressed against the ropes.
Zapata wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Song.
A frustrated look appears on Zapata's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Song stalling against the ropes.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jacob Song.
Zapata swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL2#
and Song counters by moving into the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Song is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Zapata has had enough of the clinch but Song keeps him there for the moment.
Zapata being controlled against the ropes.
Song displaying some good clinch control by pressing Zapata up against the ropes.#T2#
Song stalling against the ropes.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jacob Song.
Zapata ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Song moves away.
Zapata will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zapata moves in looking to clinch but Song pushes him off.
Zapata is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zapata lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Song circles away quickly and effectively.
Zapata uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Song. #CL#
Zapata moves into range and clinches up with Song.
Zapata is trying to break the clinch but Song has him pressed against the ropes.
Song is struggling to control the position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T3#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Song.
Song has Zapata pressed against the ropes.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jacob Song.
Zapata misses with a body kick.
Song steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Zapata.
Zapata tries to close the distance and clinch up but Song swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zapata looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zapata throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Zapata moves into range and connects with a jab.
Zapata avoids the body shot from Song.
Zapata wants to clinch.#T4#
Zapata tries to close the distance and clinch but Song swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zapata fails with an attempt to clinch.
Song throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Song throws a body kick that misses.
Zapata tries to close the distance and clinch up but Song swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zapata tries to clinch up but Song circles away and keeps his distance.
A slow jab from Zapata misses its intended target.
Song wants to counter the offense by Zapata and move into the clinch position.
Zapata shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Song eats them both and turns towards Zapata to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Song looks winded!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Song takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Zapata is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Clark Zapata dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Zapata moves in looking to clinch but Song pushes him off.
Zapata keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zapata tries to clinch up but Song circles away and keeps his distance.
Zapata throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zapata with a jab.
Song takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Zapata tries to close the distance and clinch up but Song swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zapata is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Song can do to turn this around?
Zapata throws a hook but Song avoids it easily.#CL#
Zapata moves into range and clinches up with Song.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Zapata wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Song avoiding damage.
Song is trying to stall. #T1#
Song looking to stall.
Song has Zapata pushed against the ropes.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jacob Song.
Zapata tries to clinch there but Song circles away.
Zapata wants to clinch.
Song misses with a body kick.
Zapata misses with a double jab.
Zapata fails in his attempt to clinch.
Song tries to counter with a clinch but Zapata shakes him off and moves away.
Zapata doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Song lands a nice looking kick to the body. Zapata takes a step back to recover.
Jacob Song is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zapata throws a push kick but Song slaps the foot to one side. #T2#
Song takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Zapata misses with a wild combination.
Zapata swinging wildly here.
Zapata thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zapata misses with a double jab #CL2#
and Song counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zapata tries to circle away but Song has him pinned against the ropes.
Zapata fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Song content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Zapata tries to break the clinch but Song is controlling the position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Song is trying to maintain a safe position but Zapata gets an underhook and turns Song into the ropes.#T3#
Song stalling in the clinch.
Zapata being controlled against the ropes.
Song stalls.
Zapata is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jacob Song.
Zapata tries to clinch up but Song circles away and keeps his distance.
Song tries to counter with a clinch but Zapata shakes him off and moves away.
Song lands a nice hook to Zapata's body. Zapata takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Zapata tries to clinch there but Song circles away.
Zapata wants to clinch up but Song keeps it at a distance.
Zapata sets himself, and Song steps forward looking for the clinch! Zapata avoids it this time.
Song with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Song misses with a body kick.
Zapata walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Song checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Some wild striking there from Zapata. #T4#
Song keeps the fight on the outside.
Song circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zapata on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Zapata tries to clinch up but Song circles away and keeps his distance.
Zapata fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zapata throws a right and a left that Song avoids nicely.
Zapata throws a series of punches but Song moves out of range.
Zapata swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Song.
Zapata tries to close the distance and clinch but Song swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Clark Zapata is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zapata connects with a looping right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zapata tries to bum rush Song with a series of wild strikes but Song uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Song wants to counter the offense by Zapata and move into the clinch position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Clark Zapata will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
A head kick by Zapata misses #CL2#
and Song counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Song.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Song trying to control the position but instead, Zapata has worked for underhooks and has pushed Song into the ropes.
Song stalling in the clinch but Zapata improves position.
Zapata letting Song take a breather here.
Song is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jacob Song.
Song tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zapata was well out of range. Poor timing from Song.
Zapata appears to be looking for a big counter.
Zapata is looking to clinch.
Zapata throws a right hand that Song ducks under and follows up with a left that Song also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Song fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zapata looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Zapata misses with a low kick.
Song is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Song swats away the attempt to clinch by Zapata.
Song wants to counter the offense by Zapata and move into the clinch position.#T1#
Song misses with a body shot.
Song takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zapata moves in looking to clinch but Song pushes him off.
Zapata fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Clark Zapata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zapata tries to clinch but Song moves out of range.
Zapata moves in looking to clinch but Song pushes him off.
Zapata wants to clinch up but Song keeps it at a distance.
Song tries to counter with a clinch but Zapata shakes him off and moves away.
Zapata throws a head kick that misses.
Song looks to score with a jab to the body but Zapata is just out of range.
Song lands with a shot to the body.
Zapata tries to clinch up but Song circles away and keeps his distance.
Zapata lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Song circles away quickly and effectively.#T2#
Song dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Song swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Zapata to counter with a crisp jab.
Zapata falls off balance throwing a combination #CL2#
and Song counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Song.
Zapata is trying to break the clinch but Song is controlling him.
Zapata is trying to push Song away but Song has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Song is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Zapata is keeping busy.
Zapata can't break the clinch.
Zapata has had enough of the clinch but Song keeps him there for the moment.
Song taking a breather.
Zapata looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Song displaying some good clinch control by pressing Zapata up against the ropes.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Zapata throws an elbow but misses. #T3#
Song is trying to maintain a safe position but Zapata gets an underhook and turns Song into the ropes.
The referee is keeping an eye on Song - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Zapata can't break the clinch.
Jacob Song seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Song on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Song has Zapata pressed against the ropes, preventing Zapata from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The referee is keeping an eye on Song - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Zapata as Song tries to tie him up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jacob Song.
Zapata slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Zapata lands an overhand right.
Zapata fails in his attempt to clinch.
Song slips a jab and a cross from Zapata. #T4#
Zapata digs a good body shot into Song's ribs.
Song takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Zapata is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jab from Zapata.
Donk. Zapata catches Song right on the button with a cross.
Zapata swinging wildly here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Song dodges the punch combination from Zapata.

And that's the end of the fight!
Clark Zapata showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Zapata, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clark Zapata!
During a confident post fight interview, Clark Zapata thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: PFL Kickboxing 4
Date: Sep 13, 2024

#R1#
Zapata throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zapata tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jabolsagadumedov swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Jabolsagadumedov clinches with his opponent.
Zapata is trying to force a seperation but Jabolsagadumedov has the dominant position.
Zapata is looking to break free of the clinch but Jabolsagadumedov has double underhooks.
Zapata is trying to break the clinch but Jabolsagadumedov is controlling him.
A short body shot lands from Jabolsagadumedov as the two fighters clinch.
Zapata tries to circle away but Jabolsagadumedov has him pinned against the ropes.
Jabolsagadumedov keeps control of Zapata as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Zapata on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jabolsagadumedov prevents Zapata from breaking the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zapata blocks an elbow strike.
Zapata is trying to push Jabolsagadumedov away but Jabolsagadumedov has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Zapata wants to get back to striking at distance but Jabolsagadumedov won't allow it.
Zapata is trying to break the clinch but Jabolsagadumedov is controlling him.
Zapata dodges an elbow strike from Jabolsagadumedov. #T1#
Zapata wants to break the clinch but can't.
Zapata is trying to force a seperation but Jabolsagadumedov has the dominant position.
Zapata tries to circle away but Jabolsagadumedov has him pinned against the ropes.
Zapata is trying to push Jabolsagadumedov away but Jabolsagadumedov has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Jabolsagadumedov lands a shot to the body.
Zapata tries to break free but Jabolsagadumedov pushes him back against the ropes.
Zapata is trying to break the clinch but Jabolsagadumedov has him pressed against the ropes.
Zapata is trying to push Jabolsagadumedov away but Jabolsagadumedov has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Knees in the clinch landing for Zapata.
Zapata throws an elbow but it misses.
Zapata wants to get back to striking at distance but Jabolsagadumedov won't allow it.
Zapata wants to get back to striking at distance but Jabolsagadumedov won't allow it.
Zapata is trying to force a seperation but Jabolsagadumedov has the dominant position.
Zapata tries to break free but Jabolsagadumedov pushes him back against the ropes.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jabolsagadumedov prevents Zapata from breaking the clinch.
Zapata has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jabolsagadumedov pushes Zapata back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Zapata is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Zapata tries to break free but Jabolsagadumedov pushes him back against the ropes.
Zapata looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Zapata is trying to push Jabolsagadumedov away but Jabolsagadumedov has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Zapata wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jabolsagadumedov missing with knees to the body.
Zapata is trying to break free.
Jabolsagadumedov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zapata is defending well for now.
Zapata is trying to break the clinch but Jabolsagadumedov has him pressed against the ropes.
Zapata wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Zapata's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T3#
Jabolsagadumedov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Zapata is trying to push Jabolsagadumedov away but Jabolsagadumedov has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Zapata is trying to break free.
Jabolsagadumedov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A frustrated look appears on Zapata's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jabolsagadumedov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zapata is defending well for now.
A frustrated look appears on Zapata's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jabolsagadumedov missing with knees to the body.
Jabolsagadumedov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jabolsagadumedov tries to land knees in the clinch but Zapata avoids the damage to the body.
Jabolsagadumedov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Zapata.
Zapata is trying to push Jabolsagadumedov away but Jabolsagadumedov has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Jabolsagadumedov pushes Zapata back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zapata is trying to break the clinch but Jabolsagadumedov has him pressed against the ropes. #T4#
Jabolsagadumedov lands with a short shot to the head.
Zapata tries to circle away but Jabolsagadumedov has him pinned against the ropes.
Zapata wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jabolsagadumedov prevents Zapata from breaking the clinch.
Zapata is trying to break free.
Zapata is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Zapata can't break the clinch.
Jabolsagadumedov is leaning against Zapata and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Zapata tries to throw a body punch but Jabolsagadumedov avoids it by throwing Zapata back against the ropes.
Zapata wants to break free but Jabolsagadumedov has control.
Zapata blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jabolsagadumedov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Zapata's efforts to push away.
Jabolsagadumedov lands an elbow inside that Zapata shrugs off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ramzhek Jabolsagadumedov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Zapata fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jabolsagadumedov tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Zapata manages to circle out of the way.
Zapata tries a head kick but it misses.
Jabolsagadumedov is looking for a counter combo.#CL#
Jabolsagadumedov clinches.
Zapata on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zapata wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jabolsagadumedov has Zapata pressed against the ropes, preventing Zapata from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Zapata is looking to break free of the clinch but Jabolsagadumedov has double underhooks.
Zapata wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jabolsagadumedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zapata can do to turn this around?
Jabolsagadumedov landing knees to the body.
Zapata tries to break the clinch but Jabolsagadumedov is controlling the position.
Zapata tries to break the clinch but Jabolsagadumedov is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jabolsagadumedov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jabolsagadumedov has Zapata pressed against the ropes, preventing Zapata from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Zapata is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Zapata is trying to push Jabolsagadumedov away but Jabolsagadumedov has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.#T1#
Zapata wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jabolsagadumedov has Zapata pressed against the ropes, preventing Zapata from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Zapata working hard to break the clinch.
Zapata is looking to break free of the clinch but Jabolsagadumedov has double underhooks.
Jabolsagadumedov keeps control of Zapata as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jabolsagadumedov scores a nice knee to the body.
Jabolsagadumedov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zapata.
Jabolsagadumedov prevents Zapata from breaking the clinch.
Jabolsagadumedov keeps control of Zapata as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jabolsagadumedov.
Jabolsagadumedov crunches a lovely knee into Zapata's ribcage.
Zapata wants to break free but Jabolsagadumedov has control.
Zapata wants to get back to striking at distance but Jabolsagadumedov won't allow it.
Jabolsagadumedov digs a right hand underneath Zapata's ribcage. Zapata let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A frustrated look appears on Zapata's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T2#
Zapata wants to break the clinch but can't.
Zapata is breathing heavily.
Jabolsagadumedov lands an uppercut.
Zapata throws a punch but it's blocked by Jabolsagadumedov.
Zapata wants to get back to striking at distance but Jabolsagadumedov won't allow it.
Zapata wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jabolsagadumedov has him pressed against the ropes.
Nice body punch from Jabolsagadumedov - that landed with a thud.
A frustrated look appears on Zapata's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jabolsagadumedov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Zapata has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Zapata blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Zapata tries to circle away but Jabolsagadumedov has him pinned against the ropes.
Zapata is trying to break free.
Zapata has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jabolsagadumedov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Zapata's efforts to push away.
Zapata wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T3#
Jabolsagadumedov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Zapata wants to get back to striking at distance but Jabolsagadumedov won't allow it.
Jabolsagadumedov landing knees to the body.
Zapata wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jabolsagadumedov lands a shoulder strike.
Zapata is trying to break free.
Good body shot from Jabolsagadumedov.
Zapata looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jabolsagadumedov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zapata wants to get back to striking at distance but Jabolsagadumedov won't allow it.
Jabolsagadumedov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zapata is defending well for now.
Zapata looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jabolsagadumedov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zapata is defending well for now.#T4#
Zapata has had enough of the clinch but Jabolsagadumedov keeps him there for the moment.
Jabolsagadumedov cracks Zapata with a nice body shot.
Jabolsagadumedov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Zapata.
Jabolsagadumedov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zapata backwards.
Zapata is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Zapata is trying to force a seperation but Jabolsagadumedov has the dominant position.
Zapata tries to circle away but Jabolsagadumedov has him pinned against the ropes.
Jabolsagadumedov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Zapata has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jabolsagadumedov lands a knee to the body.
Jabolsagadumedov trying to land knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zapata taking a breather.
Zapata wants to break the clinch but can't.
Zapata tries a knee to the head but Jabolsagadumedov blocks it.
Zapata is trying to break the clinch but Jabolsagadumedov has him pressed against the ropes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ramzhek Jabolsagadumedov dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Jabolsagadumedov closes the distance and clinches.
Jabolsagadumedov keeps control of Zapata as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jabolsagadumedov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zapata is defending well for now.
Jabolsagadumedov tries to land knees in the clinch but Zapata avoids the damage to the body.
Zapata can't break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Jabolsagadumedov.
Zapata is trying to break the clinch but Jabolsagadumedov is controlling him.
Zapata is trying to break free.
Jabolsagadumedov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Zapata tries to break free but Jabolsagadumedov pushes him back against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jabolsagadumedov misses with a knee to the head.
Zapata working hard to break the clinch.
Jabolsagadumedov missing with knees to the body.
Jabolsagadumedov missing with knees to the body.
Zapata is trying to break free.#T1#
Jabolsagadumedov lands a shot to the body.
Zapata wants to get back to striking at distance but Jabolsagadumedov won't allow it.
Zapata is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Zapata is trying to force a seperation but Jabolsagadumedov has the dominant position.
Zapata on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jabolsagadumedov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Zapata's efforts to push away.
Zapata wants to break free but Jabolsagadumedov has control.
Zapata wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jabolsagadumedov tries to land knees in the clinch but Zapata avoids the damage to the body.
Jabolsagadumedov lands with a left to the head.
Zapata wants to break free but Jabolsagadumedov has control.
Zapata avoiding damage as Jabolsagadumedov throws knees to the body.
Zapata is looking to break free of the clinch but Jabolsagadumedov has double underhooks. #T2#
Zapata tries a knee to the head but Jabolsagadumedov blocks it.
Zapata takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zapata has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jabolsagadumedov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Zapata's efforts to push away.
Zapata is trying to force a seperation but Jabolsagadumedov has the dominant position.
Jabolsagadumedov lands a knee to the body.
Zapata wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jabolsagadumedov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jabolsagadumedov lands a nice uppercut.
Jabolsagadumedov scores with a knee to the head.
Zapata looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Zapata is trying to break the clinch but Jabolsagadumedov has him pressed against the ropes.
Jabolsagadumedov scores with a hook to the body.
Zapata has had enough of the clinch but Jabolsagadumedov keeps him there for the moment.#T3#
Jabolsagadumedov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Zapata has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jabolsagadumedov has Zapata pressed against the ropes, preventing Zapata from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jabolsagadumedov managing to block the knees to the body from Zapata.
Zapata is trying to break the clinch but Jabolsagadumedov has him pressed against the ropes.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jabolsagadumedov.
Jabolsagadumedov lands with a light punch inside.
Zapata has had enough of the clinch but Jabolsagadumedov keeps him there for the moment.
Jabolsagadumedov crunches a lovely knee into Zapata's ribcage.
Zapata wants to get back to striking at distance but Jabolsagadumedov won't allow it.
Zapata managing to block the knees to the body from Jabolsagadumedov.
Jabolsagadumedov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zapata backwards.
Zapata's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Zapata wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Zapata tries to break free but Jabolsagadumedov pushes him back against the ropes.#T4#
Jabolsagadumedov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Zapata wants to break free but Jabolsagadumedov has control.
Zapata looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jabolsagadumedov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
A left hand lands to the body for Jabolsagadumedov.
Jabolsagadumedov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Zapata can't break the clinch.
Jabolsagadumedov prevents Zapata from breaking the clinch.
Zapata avoids the elbow strike from Jabolsagadumedov, against the ropes.
Zapata working hard to break the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zapata tries to break free but Jabolsagadumedov pushes him back against the ropes.
A frustrated look appears on Zapata's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Zapata wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Clark Zapata has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ramzhek Jabolsagadumedov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jabolsagadumedov lands a hook to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ramzhek Jabolsagadumedov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jabolsagadumedov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:25
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:25
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramzhek Jabolsagadumedov!
Clark Zapata spoke after the fight, saying 'I will learn from this.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 25, 2024

#R1#
Zapata walks into a jab.
Father tries to clinch but Zapata moves out of range.
It seemed like Zapata was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zapata throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Father tries to clinch up but Zapata circles away and keeps his distance.
A combination from Father does no damage.
Clark Zapata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Father moves forwards but Zapata connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL2#
Zapata clinches up with Father and pushes him back against the cage.
Zapata is trying to force a seperation but Father has the dominant position.
Father is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Father lands a right hand.
Father lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Zapata pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Zapata decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
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!
Zapata slips a nice elbow through Father's hands, connecting with Father's forehead.
Zapata drops an elbow to the side of Father's head.
Father has hold of Zapata's hands but Zapata slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Zapata looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Father with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ground and pound from Zapata. #T1#
Zapata lands strikes from half guard.
Zapata really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Father. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#ES#
Father has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Zapata is on him like a limpet, forcing Father back against the cage.
Father scores with a shoulder strike.
Father misses with a knee strike.
Zapata wants to break the clinch but can't.
Father misses with a short punch on the inside.
Father keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Zapata's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Zapata manages to break the clinch.
Father tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zapata paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Father takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Zapata tries to clinch up but Father circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Zapata instigates a clinch.
Zapata is trying to break free.
A short uppercut from Father. #T2#
Zapata is looking to break free of the clinch but Father has double underhooks.
Zapata has had enough of the clinch but Father keeps him there for the moment.
Zapata wants to break the clinch but can't.
A head punch on the inside from Father fails to land. #BC2#
Zapata escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zapata tries to clinch up.
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!#CL2#
Zapata darts in and clinches Father up against the cage.
Zapata's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Father keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Zapata's efforts to push away.
Zapata has Father pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Father manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Zapata looks winded!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Father.
Father lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zapata backwards.
Father misses with some punches. #BC2#
Zapata's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zapata lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Zapata throws a left and a right that both miss
and Father counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Father wants to clinch.
Zapata fails in his attempt to clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Father misses its target.
Some wild striking there from Father.
Father wants to clinch.
Zapata shoots and misses
and Father counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Father doesn't manage to clinch there - Zapata circles away.
Zapata shoots for a double leg takedown but Father sprawls well. He's pushed Zapata's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Father is looking to counter the offense by Zapata and move into the clinch.
Storm Father has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clark Zapata.#T4#
Father lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Father feints a jab promting Zapata to slip. Father then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Zapata slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Zapata uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Father.
Storm Father is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zapata.
Zapata has a takedown stuffed.
As Zapata tries to get set, Father tries to push him back and clinch up but Zapata manages to avoid the attempt.
Zapata misses with a combination
letting Father counter with a right hand.
Father tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zapata paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zapata throws a nice head kick!
Father looks to land a combination but Zapata avoids it well.
Father stuffs the takedown attempt from Zapata. Zapata gets slowly back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Storm Father 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##CL#
Father rushes Zapata and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Zapata is trying to push Father away but Father has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Zapata escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zapata fails with the takedown.
Storm Father is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zapata shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Father as he jumps to the side.
Zapata shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #KD#
and Father counters with a crisp one two that drops Zapata! Father thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Zapata to his feet! Zapata is in big trouble!#ROC#Zapata is rocked!
Storm Father has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clark Zapata.
Zapata is breathing heavily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Zapata!
Zapata is still on wobbly legs! Can Father finish him?
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zapata. #CL#
Father forces Zapata back against the cage and clinches.
Father lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Father pushes Zapata against the cage. Father is working some dirty boxing. Father pushes off with a quick right hook! Zapata goes down! Zapata tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Father moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Storm Father!
Storm Father thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Clark Zapata was interviewed post fight and said 'I will learn from this.'.

Event: PFL Kickboxing 2
Date: Aug 16, 2024

#R1#
Zapata throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ando.
Ando throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#CL2#
Zapata has managed to clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Ando fails to land.
Zapata is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Ando makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ando lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ando stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Zapata wants to break free but Ando has control.
Ando throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zapatas head.
Zapata wants to get back to striking at distance but Ando won't allow it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ando.
Zapata is trying to force a seperation but Ando has the dominant position.
Ando prevents Zapata from breaking the clinch.
Zapata wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Zapata tries to break free but Ando pushes him back against the ropes.
Ando lands with a light punch inside.
Ando scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ando lands a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zapata has had enough of the clinch but Ando keeps him there for the moment.
Zapata is trying to break free.
Ando lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ando misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Ando misses with the head strike.
Zapata wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ando has him pressed against the ropes.
Ando working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zapata wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ando scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zapata tries to circle away but Ando has him pinned against the ropes.
Ando lands with a left to the head.
Ando makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zapata is trying to break the clinch but Ando is controlling him.
Ando lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zapata backwards.
Zapata is trying to break the clinch but Ando has him pressed against the ropes.
Zapata is looking to break free of the clinch but Ando has double underhooks.
Ando has Zapata pressed against the ropes, preventing Zapata from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Zapata takes a shot to the head.
Ando has Zapata pressed against the ropes, preventing Zapata from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ando scores with a shoulder strike.
Zapata is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Ando scores with a shot to the side of Zapata's head.
Ando blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ando stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Zapata tries to break free but Ando pushes him back against the ropes.
Zapata is trying to push Ando away but Ando has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.#T2#
Ando prevents Zapata from breaking the clinch.
Ando lands a nice shot to the body.
Ando lands with a right to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good body shot from Ando.
Ando scores with a shoulder strike.
Ando lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zapata backwards.
Ando lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ando throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zapatas head.
Ando scores with a shot to the side of Zapata's head.
Zapata has had enough of the clinch but Ando keeps him there for the moment.
Ando lands a shoulder strike.
Zapata is trying to break the clinch but Ando has him pressed against the ropes.
Zapata looks winded!
Ando lands a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ando.
Zapata wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short left from Ando.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ando throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zapatas head.
Ando working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ando lands with a short shot to the head.
Zapata is trying to force a seperation but Ando has the dominant position.
Zapata tries to break the clinch but Ando is controlling the position.
A left hand lands to the body for Ando.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Momofuku Ando dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Zapata throws an off balance right hand
and Ando counters with a straight right hand.
Zapata cracks Ando with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Zapata throws a combination that misses
and Ando connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zapata throws a head kick that misses.
Ando with a hook.
A head kick misses from Zapata. #CL#
Ando has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ando working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zapata has had enough of the clinch but Ando keeps him there for the moment.
Ando working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zapata takes a shot to the head.
Zapata tries to throw a body punch but Ando avoids it by throwing Zapata back against the ropes.
Ando scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zapata blocks an uppercut.
Zapata tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ando is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zapata can do to turn this around?
Ando lands a hook that snaps the head of Zapata backwards.
Ando pushes Zapata back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Ando as the two fighters clinch.
Zapata wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ando prevents Zapata from breaking the clinch.#T1#
Ando lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ando lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zapata wants to break free but Ando has control.
Ando lands a body punch.
Zapata is breathing heavily.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Zapata wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ando gets through Zapata's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ando lands with a light punch inside.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ando lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Ando.
Ando lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zapata backwards.
Ando scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ando scores with a shot to the side of Zapata's head.
Ando lands with a left to the head.
Ando lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zapata is looking to break free of the clinch but Ando has double underhooks.
Ando scores with a hook to the body.
A shot in the inside from Ando.
Ando softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A body shot lands from Ando. #T2#
Ando lands a body punch. #BC2#
Zapata breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Ando moves into range and clinches up with Zapata.
A frustrated look appears on Zapata's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Zapata wants to get back to striking at distance but Ando won't allow it.
Zapata has had enough of the clinch but Ando keeps him there for the moment.
A hook to the body from Ando.
Ando is leaning against Zapata and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ando lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zapata backwards.
Ando lands an uppercut.
Ando lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zapata backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Ando creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ando gets through Zapata's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ando lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ando lands a shoulder strike.
Ando lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ando lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ando lands a shoulder strike.
Ando lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zapata backwards.
Ando lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A body shot lands from Ando.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Momofuku Ando dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
A cross from Ando lands.
Ando tries to clinch there but Zapata circles away. #CL2#
Zapata closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Zapata has had enough of the clinch but Ando keeps him there for the moment.
Zapata is trying to break the clinch but Ando is controlling him.
Ando lands a right hand.
A short right from Ando on the inside.
Ando lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ando misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ando lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zapata has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Zapata is trying to force a seperation but Ando has the dominant position.
Ando scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Good body shot from Ando.
Ando lands a shoulder strike.
Ando lands a shoulder strike.
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!
Zapata wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ando throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zapatas head.
Ando softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A frustrated look appears on Zapata's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Zapata misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Ando lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Ando creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ando lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Ando creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zapata has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A frustrated look appears on Zapata's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ando scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short left from Ando.
Ando lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zapata backwards.
Zapata's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ando lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ando scores with a nice hook to the head.
Momofuku Ando has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ando.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Ando.
Ando lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Zapata takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ando taking a breather.
Zapata is trying to break free.
Ando works on Zapata's body with a couple of short punches.
A short left from Ando.
Ando throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ando lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
Ando lands a left hand.
Ando lands with a short shot to the head.
Ando scores with a hook to the body.
Zapata wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ando has him pressed against the ropes.
Zapata has had enough of the clinch but Ando keeps him there for the moment.
Ando cracks Zapata with a nice body shot.
Ando digs a right hand into Zapata's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Zapata's gas tank.
Ando lands a body shot.
A short left from Ando.
Ando lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zapata working hard to break the clinch.
Ando scores with a shot to the side of Zapata's head.
A short uppercut from Ando.
A nice left hand lands by Ando.
Ando lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ando lands with a left to the head.
Still in the clinch, Ando scores with a nice short uppercut.
Zapata looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ando works on Zapata's body with a couple of short punches.
Zapata is trying to break the clinch but Ando has him pressed against the ropes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Momofuku Ando clearly takes 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.#R4##CL#
Ando fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zapata, pushing him back against the ropes.
Ando lands with a right to the head.
Ando pushes Zapata back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ando pushes Zapata back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ando digs a right hand into Zapata's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Zapata's gas tank.
Ando lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zapata backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Ando.
A short body shot lands from Ando as the two fighters clinch.
A hook to the body from Ando.
Ando lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ando gets through Zapata's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ando lands with a right to the head.
Ando keeps control of Zapata as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Zapata is trying to force a seperation but Ando has the dominant position.
Zapata's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zapata is trying to push Ando away but Ando has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
A short left from Ando.
Ando lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zapata backwards.
Zapata takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Ando.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ando. #T1#
Ando lands a hook that snaps the head of Zapata backwards.
Ando lands a shoulder strike.
Zapata is trying to break free.
Zapata is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Ando lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ando lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zapata backwards.
Ando lands a shoulder strike.
Zapata can't break the clinch.
Zapata can't break the clinch.
A short uppercut from Ando.
Ando lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zapata backwards.
Zapata is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Zapata's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ando lands a right hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ando.
Ando lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC#Zapata is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ando swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zapata wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ando cracks Zapata with a nice body shot.
Ando lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zapata backwards.
Ando scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Ando.
Zapata is still on wobbly legs! Can Ando finish him?#T2#
Ando swings wildly with an uppercut but Zapata uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zapata seems to have recovered his senses.
Ando lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ando lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ando lands with a left to the head.
Ando keeps control of Zapata as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Still in the clinch, Ando scores with a nice short uppercut.
Zapata wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Zapata tries to break the clinch but Ando is controlling the position.
Ando pushes Zapata back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Ando.
Ando lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Ando pushes Zapata back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ando stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ando lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ando digs a right hand into Zapata's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Zapata's gas tank.
Zapata is trying to break free.
Ando cracks Zapata with a nice body shot.
Ando lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ando pushes Zapata back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Momofuku Ando had his way with Clark Zapata in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Ando with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #CL#
Ando closes the distance and clinches.
Ando scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ando.
Zapata misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ando.
Zapata is trying to push Ando away but Ando has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Nice body punch from Ando.
Ando presses Zapata against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ando pushes Zapata back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ando lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zapata looking to stall.
Ando scores with a shot to the side of Zapata's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ando lands an uppercut.
Ando lands a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Ando.
Zapata is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ando lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A shot in the inside from Ando.
Ando is working Zapata over against the ropes.
Zapata has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T1#
A short right from Ando on the inside.
Ando scores with a hook to the body.
Ando lands an uppercut.
Ando digs a right hand underneath Zapata's ribcage. Zapata let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Zapata is trying to break the clinch but Ando is controlling him.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Ando creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ando lands a hook that snaps the head of Zapata backwards.
Zapata is trying to break the clinch but Ando has him pressed against the ropes.
Zapata tries to circle away but Ando has him pinned against the ropes.
Ando lands a nice uppercut.
Momofuku Ando is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zapata wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Still in the clinch, Ando scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ando lands an uppercut.
Ando scores with a shoulder strike.
Ando digs a right hand underneath Zapata's ribcage. Zapata let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Still in the clinch, Ando scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ando makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zapata looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Zapata wants to break free but Ando has control.
Ando keeps control of Zapata as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Zapata wants to break the clinch but can't.
Zapata looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Zapata looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ando lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zapata backwards.
Zapata can't break the clinch.
Zapata wants to get back to striking at distance but Ando won't allow it.
Ando keeps control of Zapata as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Clark Zapata has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A nice right hand lands inside from Ando.

And that's the end of the fight!
Momofuku Ando showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ando 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 50:41
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 50:40
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 50:40

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Momofuku Ando!
During a confident post fight interview, Momofuku Ando thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Clark Zapata had this to say: 'I will learn from this.'.

Event: PFL Kickboxing 1: Genesis
Date: Aug 02, 2024

#R1#
Diaz thumps Zapata with a low kick.
Zapata misses with a few strikes there.
Diaz lands a nice shot that snaps Zapata's head back. #CL2#
Diaz moves into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Zapata's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Diaz.
Zapata takes an elbow to the temple.
Zapata wants to get back to striking at distance but Diaz won't allow it.
Zapata working hard to break the clinch.
Diaz looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Diaz creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Zapata's defenses.
A frustrated look appears on Zapata's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Diaz keeps control of Zapata as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Diaz slows down the pace here.
Diaz lands an elbow that stopped Zapata in his tracks for a moment.
Diaz lands an elbow inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz lands an elbow that stopped Zapata in his tracks for a moment.
Diaz prevents Zapata from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Zapata's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zapata throws a head kick but Diaz moves out of range.
Zapata scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#T1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Diaz comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Zapata wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Diaz comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Diaz.
Zapata tries to break the clinch but Diaz is controlling the position.
Diaz wants to stall.
Zapata wants to break free but Diaz has control.
Diaz lands an elbow just above Zapata 's eye.
Diaz has Zapata pressed against the ropes, preventing Zapata from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Diaz avoiding damage.
Diaz prevents Zapata from breaking the clinch.
Zapata takes an elbow to the forehead.
Diaz lands an elbow that stopped Zapata in his tracks for a moment.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Nice elbow from Diaz. #T2#
Zapata takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#It looks like Clark Zapata has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Diaz lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Diaz.
Diaz lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Zapata misses with a punch to the body.
Zapata wants to break free but Diaz has control.
Zapata wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Diaz lands a nice elbow.
Diaz keeps control of Zapata as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Diaz lands an elbow that stopped Zapata in his tracks for a moment.
Zapata takes an elbow to the temple.
Diaz is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Diaz.
Diaz lands a damaging elbow. #ROC2#Zapata is rocked!
Zapata blocks an elbow strike from Diaz.
Oh Zapata is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diaz pushes off an throws an elbow but Zapata leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Zapata seems to have got his legs back now.
Diaz is pushing Zapata up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Diaz lands an elbow inside that Zapata shrugs off.
Diaz lands an elbow that stopped Zapata in his tracks for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardo Diaz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Clark Zapata's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL#
Zapata rushes Diaz and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Diaz comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Diaz comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Zapata is trying to break free.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Diaz.
Diaz smacks Zapata right on the bridge of the nose with a massive elbow! Another one lands and Zapata goes down! He's clearly dazed - will he beat the count? 3,4,5,6,7... up to one knee... 8,9,10! He's not made it! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Elbows). Ricardo Diaz!
Ricardo Diaz is the new featherweight champion!
Ricardo Diaz took some time post fight to say the following; 'I just smoked that guy, wow. Dios, por favor salva el alma de este hombre.'.
The defeated Clark Zapata had this to say: 'I will learn from this.'.

Event: QFC Tournament 1192 Round 1
Date: Jul 26, 2024

#R1#
Himmm stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Himmm wants it to stay on the feet.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Himmm has eaten all the pies!
Zapata drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Zapata avoids the head kick by Himmm.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Himmm.
Himmm pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zapata looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Himmm is fending him off so far but Zapata persists. Nope, Himmm circles away and we're back to standing.
Zapata shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Himmm but Himmm pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clark Zapata. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zapata tries to clinch but Himmm is having none of it.
Himmm replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Zapata blocks it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zapata. #CL2#
Himmm clinches up with Zapata and pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Zapata keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Himmm's efforts to push away.
Zapata tries to score a body lock takedown but Himmm shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Himmm throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Himmm presses Zapata against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Zapata is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Himmm is defending well.
Himmm is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Zapata prevents a takedown attempt there.
Himmm content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Himmm keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Zapata's efforts to push away.
Zapata wants to take the fight to the mat but Himmm manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Himmm lands a nice shot to the body.
Himmm on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Himmm presses Zapata against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#TD2#
Himmm gets control of Zapata's arms and successfully pulls guard. Himmm will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Zapata is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Zapata will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Zapata throws an elbow that misses. Himmm uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Zapata's guard. Nice move by Himmm!#REVB#
Himmm passes Zapata's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Still in half guard, Himmm seems content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zapata pushes Himmm off looking to stand but Himmm dives back in and keeps control. #T3#
Zapata avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Himmm. #SU2#
Himmm stands up and beckons Zapata to join him on the feet.
Zapata is trying hard to land a takedown here. Himmm sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Zapata is breathing heavily.
A jab from Himmm misses.
Himmm shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zapata sprawls well. Zapata wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Himmm gets slowly back to his feet.
Zapata has a takedown stuffed.#T4#
Zapata misses with a takedown attempt - Himmm sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Himmm fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Zapata was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Himmm keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Himmm clinches with his opponent.
Zapata is trying to pull guard but Himmm has him pressed against the cage.
Zapata is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Himmm is defending well.#TD2#
Himmm drags the fight down to the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Himmm doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Himmm is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Himmm striking off his back but it's not causing Zapata any problems.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Him Himmm dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Himmm tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Zapata defends well and Himmm ends up having to push Zapata into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Zapata shoots in for a takedown but Himmm shows good takedown defense.
Himmm shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zapata as he avoids it easily.
Zapata swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zapata misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Himmm counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Himmm.
Zapata is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clark Zapata. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Himmm jumps guard and drags Zapata to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Zapata knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Himmm on the ground.
Himmm is controlling Zapata's posture.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Himmm working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zapata doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zapata manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
Himmm keeping moving, preventing Zapata from controlling successfully.
Himmm has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Himmm bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zapata's guard. #REVB#
Himmm stays in close to Zapata's body and controls the position. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Himmm throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zapata works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Himmm sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Zapata throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Himmm is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Zapata fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Himmm with the counter takedown but Zapata avoids it easily.
Zapata darts in looking for a takedown but Himmm gets double underhooks and turns Zapata into the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
Himmm successfully pulls guard.
Himmm bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zapata's guard. #REVB#
Himmm controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Himmm works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Zapata tries to get to full guard but Himmm has control of the leg. #T4#
Himmm works his foot free and advances to mount.
Zapata is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Himmm lands a big shot there that rocks Zapata but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Himmm looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Himmm thowing shots but they're missing.
Zapata holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Himmm tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Him Himmm showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Zapata tries a head kick but it misses.
Himmm changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Zapata connects with a jab.
Zapata works the jab nicely.
Himmm throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Himmm shoots in looking for a takedown but Zapata manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Himmm's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Zapata shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Himmm counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Himmm.
Zapata has Himmm pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Himmm manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Himmm holding his opponent close, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zapata stalling against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2#
Himmm drags the fight down to the ground. #T1##ES2#
Himmm manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Zapata drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Himmm gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clark Zapata. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Himmm ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Himmm no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Himmm has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Himmm is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Himmm sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Zapata defending well though.
Him Himmm has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Himmm thows a huge punch but Zapata dodges it nicely.
Himmm throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Himmm works his foot free and advances to mount.
Himmm has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Himmm takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Zapata wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Himmm.
Zapata is looking to get to half guard.#T3#
Himmm looking to control and managing it successfully.
Zapata blocking the ground and pound.
Zapata has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Zapata can't escape the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Himmm controlling the positon.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Himmm tightening his grip on Zapata, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Himmm is working hard for the rear naked choke here. #SUB2#
Himmm looking to break Zapata's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Zapata remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Himmm will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Clark Zapata has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Him Himmm is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Himmm controlling from the back.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight for Him Himmm!
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight for Him Himmm!
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight for Him Himmm!

Him Himmm wins by unanimous decision!
In defeat, Clark Zapata stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will learn from this.'.

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