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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.'. |
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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.'. |
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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.'. |
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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.'. |
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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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