Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

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: BANZAI BONANZA 12
Date: Oct 06, 2024

#R1##TD2#
John drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
John passes Poirier's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Poirier is in trouble now - John has advanced to mount!
Poirier is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet. #SUB2#
John looking to secure an arm triangle but Poirier defends it well.
Poirier is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Poirier knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for John on the ground.#SUB2#
John quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for John but it's paid off an Poirier is forced to tap! Nice work by John.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jujitsu John!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 97
Date: Sep 21, 2024

#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hecalzag.
Hecalzag shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Poirier eats them both and turns towards Hecalzag to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Hecalzag throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hecalzag throws a push kick but Poirier slaps the foot to one side.
Hecalzag's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hecalzag duly obliges.
Hecalzag lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hecalzag misses with the combination.
Poirier throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hecalzag thuds his shin into the meat of Poirier's side.
Hecalzag delivers a nice body kick.
Poirier looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Poirier has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hecalzag thuds his shin into the meat of Poirier's side.
Hecalzag scores with a one two! Poirier had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #ROC#Poirier is rocked!
Hecalzag is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Poirier hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mike Hecalzag!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 21, 2024

#R1#
Harding throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Harding throws a body shot but no joy.
Despite the aggression on Dohaert's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Dohaert lands a slapping body shot.
Bahlar Dohaert seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harding misses with a left hand
and Dohaert counters with a three punch combo that has Harding backing up. Harding nods at Dohaert to acknowledge the strikes.
Dohaert looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Harding is fending him off so far but Dohaert persists. Nope, Harding circles away and we're back to standing.
Harding misses with a hook. Dohaert ducked under it nicely.
Dohaert tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Harding is able to avoid easily.
Dohaert wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Dohaert.
Dohaert is trying hard to land a takedown here. Harding sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T1#
Dohaert changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Harding tries to avoid it but Dohaert manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Harding to the ground. Harding escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Harding is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mark Harding has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bahlar Dohaert.
Nice defenses there by Dohaert.
No joy there for Dohaert, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dohaert avoids the body shot from Harding. #CL#
Harding rushes Dohaert and presses him up against the cage.
Harding misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Harding.
Dohaert tries to pull guard but Harding won't allow it.
Harding lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dohaert backwards.
Harding effectively controlling the action here.
Harding gets through Dohaert's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Harding.#TD#
Harding has Dohaert pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Harding pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Dohaert tumbling to the mat - Harding dives into Dohaert's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Dohaert is looking for a triangle but Harding pushes his legs off easily. #T2#
Harding engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Harding is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Harding lands a couple of elbows.
Harding postures up and lands a big shot to Dohaert's brow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dohaert trying to keep a closed guard but Harding is proving a slippery customer.
Harding distracts Dohaert with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Harding won't allow Dohaert to sweep him here.
Harding working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Harding working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dohaert's head.
Harding scoring with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Harding's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dohaert looks winded!
Harding content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harding cracks Dohaert with a solid left hand.
Harding chips away with some ground and pound.
Dohaert is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Harding cracks Dohaert with a solid left hand.
Harding sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Harding's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T4#
Harding lands a couple of digs.
Harding working some strikes from top position.
Harding is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Harding distracts Dohaert with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Harding working some strikes from top position.
Harding trying to control but Dohaert is working from the bottom.
Harding working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dohaert's head.
Harding scores with a decent looking elbow 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!
Harding lands a couple of digs.
Harding with a nice head shot there.
Harding with a nice head shot there.
Harding trying to control the position from guard on top but Dohaert is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harding scoring with punches to the head and body. #ROC#Dohaert is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Harding dominated that round.
That's time! Harding's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A left lands for Harding.
Dohaert is still on wobbly legs! Can Harding finish him?
Dohaert moves in looking to clinch but Harding pushes him off.
Harding throws a lazy right hand but Dohaert sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Harding throws a big shot that misses.
Dohaert seems to have recovered his senses.
Dohaert misses with a few strikes there.
Dohaert looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Harding is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dohaert can do to turn this around?
Dohaert looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dohaert lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Dohaert misses with a wild combination.
A counter left hand to the body from Harding misses its target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dohaert misses with a series of wild punches.
Harding looks to throw the jab but Dohaert is out of range.
Dohaert is breathing heavily.
Harding throws the left hand but Dohaert avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Dohaert misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Harding was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dohaert tries to score with a low kick but Harding moves his leg out of the way.
It looked like Harding wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Harding circles away from the clinch attempt.
Harding was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Harding slips a jab and a cross from Dohaert.
Dohaert slips a jab from Harding.
Dohaert throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Harding just misses with a punch to the body.
Harding throws a hook but Dohaert blocks it.#TD#
Harding looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Dohaert taking some punishment here, with Harding in his half guard.
Harding lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Harding has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T2#
Harding lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dohaert on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
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!
Harding seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mark Harding overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Harding drops an elbow to the side of Dohaert's head.
Harding trying to control the action but Dohaert is working from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Harding lands a nice short elbow.
Harding lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Dohaert quite badly. Dohaert pulls Harding in close trying to recover. Harding postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Dohaert on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Dohaert doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Harding!

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: BANZAI COMBAT 88
Date: Aug 31, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Lauzon looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Lauzon postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lauzon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lauzon lands a couple of elbows.
Lauzon landing some decent shots from guard.
Poirier working a defensive guard here.
Lauzon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lauzon chips away with some ground and pound.
Poirier knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lauzon on the ground.
Lauzon postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#ROC2#Poirier is rocked!
Lauzon slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Oh Poirier is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lauzon cracks Poirier with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Lauzon immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Poirier is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Lauzon!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Lauzon!

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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 24, 2024

#R1##CL#
Williams pushes Dohaert up against the cage in a clinch.
Dohaert tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Williams can't get the takedown.
Dohaert is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Williams pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Williams tries to land a knee to the head but Dohaert blocks with his arms.
Dohaert is looking for a takedown.
Willis Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bahlar Dohaert.
Williams tries for a takedown. No joy.
Williams lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dohaert backwards.
Williams tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dohaert smiles and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Dohaert rushes Williams and presses him up against the cage.
Williams has Dohaert pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dohaert manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T1#
Dohaert drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Williams gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dohaert stops a takedown attempt from Williams.
Dohaert drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Williams misses with an elbow strike.
Dohaert blocks the elbow strike.
Williams throws an elbow that misses.
Dohaert gets underhooks to prevent Williams's takedown attempt. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#TD#
Williams has hold of one of Dohaert's legs. Dohaert is fighting the takedown attempt but Williams gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Williams won't allow Dohaert to sweep him here.
Williams knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dohaert on the ground.
Dohaert is pulling down on Williams's head. It's preventing any offense from Williams, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Williams postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Dohaert is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Williams, into his guard. #REVB#
Dohaert advances position into side control!#T3#
Dohaert landing strikes.
Williams on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Williams tries to get out of the position.
Williams is trying to control Dohaert's posture but Dohaert avoids it.
Dohaert content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Williams is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dohaert's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Williams looking for submissions off his back.
Williams wants to control but Dohaert is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
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 Willis Williams will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL#
Williams has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dohaert stops a takedown attempt from Williams.
Williams is looking to take this one to the mat.
Williams prevents Dohaert from breaking the clinch.
Williams throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dohaert jumps guard but Williams turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Dohaert with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dohaert wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Williams has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dohaert avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Willis Williams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dohaert content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Williams stops a takedown attempt from Dohaert. #T1#
Dohaert wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Williams has him pressed against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Williams just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dohaert's brow.
Dohaert fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dohaert swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dohaert wants a takedown.
Dohaert is trying to force a seperation but Williams has the dominant position.
Williams misses with a knee to the head.
Williams jumps guard but Dohaert stands there with Williams around his waist. Williams gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dohaert is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Williams to keep the fight standing.#T2#
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.#TD2#
Dohaert successfully pulls guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dohaert holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
Williams is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Williams has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Dohaert has his foot on Williams's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Williams works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Williams is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Dohaert is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Dohaert has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Dohaert avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T3##SUB#
Williams looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bahlar Dohaert has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Williams is looking for a triangle but Dohaert pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Williams looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dohaert throws a big right hand that misses. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dohaert stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Williams swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Williams has his foot on Dohaert's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dohaert works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Williams working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dohaert doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Williams is tightening it up a little... Dohaert has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Dohaert reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Dohaert taps out! Nice BJJ there by Williams!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Willis Williams!

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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 15, 2024

#R1#
Dohaert keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dohaert pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nova shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dohaert sprawls well. Dohaert wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nova gets slowly back to his feet.
Nova dives in for a single leg takedown but Dohaert sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeremiah Nova. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nova misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Dohaert pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nova looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dohaert is fending him off so far but Nova persists. Nope, Dohaert circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nova misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Dohaert counters by clinching up. #TD2#
Dohaert has clasped his hands together around Nova's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Nova is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dohaert off and has taken his back!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dohaert manages to reverse the position and now he's in Nova's guard. Nice work there by Dohaert. #SUB#
Nova is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dohaert is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
Nova not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Nova working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dohaert doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dohaert manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Nova is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Nova had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dohaert defends it easily.#SUB#
Nova has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Dohaert doesn't defend quickly enough and Nova has managed to lock this one up! Can Dohaert escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Nova on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jeremiah Nova!
Jeremiah Nova decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 02, 2024

#R1#
Shikongo throws a sloppy head kick and Poirier moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Poirier moves into the clinch.
Poirier blocks an elbow strike.
Poirier tries to pull guard but Shikongo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Shikongo.
Shikongo misses with an elbow over the top.
Poirier blocks an elbow strike from Shikongo.
Shikongo lands an elbow just above Poirier 's eye.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Shikongo.
Shikongo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Poirier's defenses. #CUT#It looks like Nate Poirier has been cut.
Shikongo pushes off an throws an elbow but Poirier leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#TD2#
Poirier ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Poirier no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Poirier controlling the position.
Shikongo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Poirier on the ground.
Poirier has a closed guard, preventing Shikongo from standing up. #ES2#
Poirier manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Poirier drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Poirier lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1#
Poirier avoids a wild elbow strike from Shikongo.
Shikongo throws an elbow but it misses.
Poirier avoids the elbow strike from Shikongo, against the cage.
Shikongo misses with an elbow strike.
Shikongo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Shikongo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Shikongo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Poirier blocks an elbow strike.
Shikongo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Shikongo throws an elbow but misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Shikongo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Shikongo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Poirier's brow.
Shikongo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Poirier's efforts to push away.
Poirier blocks an elbow strike from Shikongo. #T2#
Shikongo misses with an elbow over the top.
Shikongo pushes off an throws an elbow but Poirier leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#BC2#
Poirier manages to break the clinch.
Poirier misses with a series of wild punches.
Poirier fails with the takedown.
Kwame Shikongo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Poirier.
Poirier fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Poirier avoids the head kick by Shikongo.
Kwame Shikongo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shikongo throws a sloppy head kick and Poirier moves out of range easily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Shikongo - that will leave a mark!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shikongo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T3#
Shikongo scoring well with a low kick there.
Shikongo blocks a head kick by Poirier.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Poirier. #TD2#
Poirier gets a takedown into half guard.
Shikongo looks like he's trying to stand up.
Poirier takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Poirier is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Shikongo is just riding it out for now. Poirier eventually gives up the hold. #T4#
Shikongo looks like he's trying to stand up.
Poirier thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shikongo's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Poirier controlling the action here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shikongo pushes Poirier off but Poirier dives into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kwame Shikongo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nate Poirier's cut.
That's time! Shikongo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Poirier looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A head kick from Shikongo lands but Poirier takes it in his stride.
Nate Poirier is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Poirier avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shikongo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Poirier wants to counter the offense by Shikongo and move into the clinch position.#CL#
Shikongo instigates a clinch.
Poirier dodges an elbow strike from Shikongo.
Poirier dodges an elbow strike from Shikongo.
Shikongo misses with an elbow over the top.
Poirier lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Poirier avoids the elbow strike from Shikongo, against the cage. #BC2#
Poirier manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poirier comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shikongo scores with a push kick.
Poirier throws a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shikongo misses with a body kick.#T1#
Poirier throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shikongo's waist but Shikongo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Poirier off to one side.
Kwame Shikongo is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Poirier clinches with his opponent.
Poirier has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Shikongo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Shikongo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Shikongo throws an elbow that misses.
Shikongo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Poirier jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Shikongo walks away with a smile on his face. Poirier gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kwame Shikongo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Poirier.
Shikongo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Poirier tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Shikongo defends well and Poirier ends up having to push Shikongo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Shikongo lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Poirier blocks a head kick by Shikongo.
Shikongo tries to clinch up but Poirier circles away and keeps his distance.
Poirier takes a kick to the side of the head.
Poirier tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T2#
Shikongo tries to clinch there but Poirier circles away.
Poirier walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Shikongo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Poirier on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shikongo. Shikongo obviously looking to wear him down.
A head kick misses from Shikongo.
Poirier avoids the head kick by Shikongo. #CL2#
Poirier moves into range and clinches up with Shikongo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Poirier is trying to pull guard but Shikongo has him pressed against the cage.
Shikongo throws an elbow but it's blocked. #BC2#
Poirier breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Poirier gets tackled into the cage by Shikongo. Shikongo maintains the clinch.
Shikongo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#TD2#
Poirier successfully pulls guard.
Shikongo tries to stand but Poirier is controlling from the bottom.
Shikongo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Poirier can do to turn this around?
Poirier has control of Shikongo's left arm, preventing Shikongo from doing any damage. #T3##SUB2#
Poirier is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shikongo is aware though and is defending well.
Shikongo wants to stand and escape but instead Poirier has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Poirier engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Shikongo is looking to stand up but Poirier isn't so interested in that idea. #T4#
Poirier engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Poirier passes into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Nate Poirier will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Nate Poirier'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#
Poirier shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shikongo sprawls well. Shikongo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Poirier gets slowly back to his feet.
Shikongo lands with a slapping head kick.
Poirier is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shikongo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2#
Poirier gets a clinch.
Poirier blocks an elbow strike from Shikongo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shikongo misses with an elbow over the top.
Poirier has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Shikongo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kwame Shikongo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Poirier.
Shikongo misses with an elbow over the top.
Poirier blocks the elbow strike.
Shikongo misses with an elbow strike.
Poirier is trying to force a seperation but Shikongo has the dominant position.#T1#
Shikongo pushes off an throws an elbow but Poirier leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Poirier is trying to break the clinch but Shikongo has him pressed against the cage.
Poirier avoids a wild elbow strike from Shikongo.
Poirier avoids the elbow strike from Shikongo, against the cage.
Shikongo pushes off an throws an elbow but Poirier leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Poirier has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Shikongo misses with an elbow over the top.
Shikongo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #TD2#
Poirier gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Poirier stops Shikongo from getting back to his feet.
Poirier working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Poirier controlling the pace. #T2#
Poirier thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Poirier trying to control the pace.
Poirier tries to pass to full mount but Shikongo defends it.
Poirier takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Poirier is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Shikongo tries to kick Poirier off but Poirier keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Shikongo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shikongo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Shikongo wants it to stay on the feet.
Shikongo throws a counter high kick but Poirier was just alert enough to avoid it.
Poirier on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Poirier will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Shikongo throws a head kick but Poirier moves out of range.
Nice body kick there by Shikongo.
Poirier shoots in looking for a takedown. Shikongo tries to sprawl out of it but Poirier keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shikongo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Shikongo lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T4#
Poirier misses with a few strikes there.
Shikongo throws a quick counter head kick but Poirier was just out of range.
Poirier pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shikongo feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Poirier looks for a takedown but Shikongo sprawls well.
Poirier takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head kick misses from Shikongo.
Poirier is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#TD2#
Poirier fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Shikongo sprawls well initially but Poirier persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shikongo is trying to stand back up but Poirier is controlling him #SUB2#
Poirier is working for a kimura but Shikongo is defending it quite comfortably.
Shikongo pushes Poirier off looking to stand but Poirier dives back in and keeps control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kwame Shikongo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Shikongo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 30:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:28
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kwame Shikongo!
Kwame Shikongo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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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