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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
WOVA Fight Night: Dock Duel
Date: May 21, 2025 |
#R1# Centario throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nas's waist but Nas gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Centario off to one side. Centario shoots in but no luck this time. The crowd cheers as Nas lands an impressive looking overhand right. Centario doesn't seem phased though. A slow jab from Nas misses its intended target. Centario throws a quick inside leg kick. Nas moves away from the strike by Centario. A swing and a miss from Nas. Nas punishes Centario's body with a nice straight punch. The fighters circling - Nas throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Centario rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Nas throws a body punch but Centario moves out of range. Nas staying out of range there. Centario gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Nas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#Centario is rocked! Joe Nas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronaldo Centario. Nas cracks Centario with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joe Nas! |
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Event:
WOVA Fight Night: Grime
Date: May 18, 2025 |
#R1##TD# Zimmerman throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Trevino tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Zimmerman is in Trevino's guard. Zimmerman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Trevino wants to sweep but no luck. Zimmerman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Zimmerman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Zimmerman throws a big elbow that misses. Zimmerman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Trevino can do anything to dispel that myth. Trevino is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Zimmerman is controlling him. Zimmerman throwing strikes but missing. Zimmerman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Trevino avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Zimmerman is in close to Trevino's body, working some short punches and elbows. Zimmerman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Zimmerman throws a big right hand that misses. #T1# Zimmerman connects with a couple of short punches. Trevino wants to sweep here but Zimmerman controlling him for the moment. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Zimmerman throws a big right hand that misses. Zimmerman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Trevino working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zimmerman. Zimmerman throwing strikes from guard but Trevino blocks nicely. Trevino utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Zimmerman with a flurry of punches that miss. Trevino utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Trevino wants to sweep but no luck. Zimmerman scoring with punches to the head and body. #T2# Zimmerman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Zimmerman being controlled here momentarily. Trevino looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zimmerman is one step ahead there. Trevino preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Zimmerman throws a big right hand that misses. Trevino utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Zimmerman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Trevino wants to sweep but no luck. Zimmerman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Trevino works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3# Trevino avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Zimmerman throwing strikes from guard but Trevino blocks nicely. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Trevino 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# Zimmerman wants to get back to his feet.
Trevino seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zimmerman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Ground and pound from Trevino. #CUT2#It looks like Simon Zimmerman has been cut. Trevino wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zimmerman keeps working. Trevino working Zimmerman over with strikes. Zimmerman regains full guard. Nicely done. Trevino postures up and lands a big shot to Zimmerman's brow. Zimmerman is looking to stand up but Trevino isn't so interested in that idea. #T4# Trevino lands a couple of decent looking shots. Zimmerman wants to stand and escape but Trevino is having none of it. Trevino is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #ES# Zimmerman manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage. Zimmerman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Trevino gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Zimmerman.
#BC# Zimmerman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zimmerman misses with a combination
and Trevino cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2# Trevino closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Zimmerman to the mat! Zimmerman manages to get full guard. Trevino works over Zimmerman with some ground and pound from guard. Trevino working some strikes from top position.#ES# Zimmerman pushes Trevino off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #TD2# Trevino closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Trevino lands in his opponent's guard. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Zimmerman dominated that round. The cut man is working on Simon Zimmerman's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2# Zimmerman closes the distance and clinches up with Trevino, looking for a takedown. Zimmerman pushes Trevino against the cage but Trevino circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Sloppy strikes from Zimmerman. Those never looked like landing. A nice combination there by Zimmerman.
#TD2# Trevino decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2# Trevino is working for a kimura but Zimmerman is defending it quite comfortably.
Zimmerman is trying to stand back up but Trevino is controlling him
Zimmerman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Trevino can do to turn this around? Zimmerman is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Trevino scores with a couple of nice shots.#ES# Zimmerman makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Zimmerman throws a combination that misses and Trevino counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Zimmerman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#TD2# Trevino closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Zimmerman did well to prevent Trevino getting side control. Trevino slips a nice elbow through Zimmerman's hands, connecting with Zimmerman's forehead. Ground and pound from Trevino. Zimmerman wants to get back to his feet.
#T1# Trevino scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Trevino lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Trevino seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Trevino scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#ROC2#Zimmerman is rocked!#SUB2# Trevino is working for a kimura but Zimmerman is defending it quite comfortably.
Zimmerman is trying to stand back up but Trevino is controlling him
Trevino scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Trevino blocks the strikes from Zimmerman.
Trevino trying to control from half guard but Zimmerman is working away. Simon Zimmerman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Zimmerman throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#T2# Trevino wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zimmerman keeps working. Trevino takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Trevino winds up and cracks Zimmerman with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Trevino 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. Oh Zimmerman is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Trevino lands a big elbow - Zimmerman is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Trevino!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Trevino! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 16, 2025 |
#R1# Mcdowell dodges the punch combination from Zapata.
Mcdowell keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL2# Zapata gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD# Mcdowell wants the takedown. Zapata is fighting it off but Mcdowell persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Zapata's guard against the cage. 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.#SUB# Mcdowell 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. #SU# Zapata is working an open guard so Mcdowell takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Mcdowell misses with a looping left.#TD# Mcdowell shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB# Mcdowell is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Zapata is trying to stand up here but Mcdowell is controlling him well. #SUB# Mcdowell is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Zapata defends it well. Zapata wants to get back to his feet.#T1##SUB# Mcdowell is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Zapata sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB# Mcdowell is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Zapata doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mcdowell. Zapata tries to kick Mcdowell off but Mcdowell keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Mcdowell is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SU# Mcdowell gets to his feet - back to striking we go! Mcdowell throws a hook but Zapata blocks it. Zapata tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mcdowell paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD# Mcdowell gets the takedown into side control.
Zapata throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A swing and a miss from Mcdowell. Zapata scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Zapata uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mcdowell.#TD# Mcdowell gets a takedown into half guard.#T2# Mcdowell scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB# Mcdowell is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mcdowell working the head and body with strikes. #SUB# Mcdowell maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Zapata could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Mcdowell has cracked it and Zapata is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Mcdowell!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jabari Mcdowell! Jabari Mcdowell decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. Clark Zapata spoke after the fight, saying 'I will learn from this.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 08, 2025 |
#R1# Murrow lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#CUT2#Jabari Mcdowell's cut is getting worse. Sloppy strikes from Murrow. Those never looked like landing. Murrow displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mcdowell. Murrow misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Murrow throws a right and a left that both miss. Mcdowell fails with a takedown attempt. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Murrow!
Mcdowell shoots for a double leg takedown but Murrow sprawls well. He's pushed Mcdowell's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jabari Mcdowell. That's going to take a lot out of him. Mcdowell shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Murrow but Murrow pushes him off and we're back to square one. Murrow misses with a two punch combination.
Murrow fails to land with a series of punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD# Mcdowell looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB# Mcdowell seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB# Mcdowell is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Murrow doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mcdowell. Mcdowell is nestled in close to Murrow, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T1##SUB# Mcdowell seems to be looking for submissions.
Mcdowell not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Murrow trying to control from the bottom.
Murrow really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mcdowell. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB# Mcdowell is looking for a kimura but Murrow is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mcdowell to get the leverage. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Mcdowell is looking for a kimura here.
Mcdowell working Murrow over with strikes. Mcdowell is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Murrow on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T2# Murrow tries to roll over but Mcdowell keeps him under control. Mcdowell is thwarting Murrow's attempts to control the position. Mcdowell prevents Murrow from improving his position. Murrow looks winded!#SUB# Mcdowell is looking for a kimura here.
Mcdowell throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB# Mcdowell is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Murrow has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB# Mcdowell is trying to work for a kimura but Murrow is defending well.
#T3# Mcdowell looks to land a strike but Murrow avoids it nicely and regains full guard. Murrow utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB# Mcdowell thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2# Murrow has his foot on Mcdowell's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mcdowell works his way back into a safe position though. Mcdowell postures up in Murrow's guard and throws a big left but Murrow blocks it. Mcdowell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Mcdowell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SU# Mcdowell decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD# Mcdowell is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Murrow's half guard. Murrow is looking to control Mcdowell's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Murrow avoid being mounted?#SUB# Mcdowell is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Murrow is just riding it out for now. Mcdowell eventually gives up the hold. #T4# Mcdowell lands strikes from half guard. Mcdowell takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB# Mcdowell is working for a kimura but Murrow is defending it quite comfortably.
Murrow is trying to control but can't.
#SUB# Murrow is defending against the submission attempts here by Mcdowell.
This has been an exciting period of action! Murrow taking some punishment here, with Mcdowell in his half guard. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jabari Mcdowell dominated that round. The cut man is working on Jabari Mcdowell's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# Mcdowell avoids a punch combination nicely.
Murrow scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Murrow slaps away a takedown attempt from Mcdowell, before circling back to the center of the mat. Mcdowell shoots in but Murrow avoids the takedown attempt easily. Mcdowell has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Mcdowell throws a right hand that Murrow ducks under and follows up with a left that Murrow also avoids with ease. Murrow rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mcdowell moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Mcdowell changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Murrow tries to avoid it but Mcdowell manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Murrow to the ground. Murrow escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jabari Mcdowell. That's going to take a lot out of him. Murrow looks to land a combination. Mcdowell sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Mcdowell tries to score a power double leg takedown but Murrow sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mcdowell somewhat. A nice combination there by Murrow.
#T1# No luck with that takedown attempt from Mcdowell. Hisoka Murrow seems to be getting the better of the standup. Mcdowell misses with a right hand and Murrow counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Mcdowell shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Murrow sprawls well. Murrow wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mcdowell gets slowly back to his feet. Nice takedown defense from Murrow. No joy for Mcdowell on that attempt. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Murrow's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Murrow duly obliges. Murrow has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Mcdowell shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Murrow defends it nicely. Mcdowell closes this distance looking for a takedown but Murrow circles away. Hisoka Murrow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Murrow scores with a one two! Mcdowell had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Mcdowell throws a jab but it's blocked by Murrow. Murrow looks to land a combination. Mcdowell sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Jabari Mcdowell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. This has been an exciting period of action! Murrow will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mcdowell avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hisoka Murrow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2##TD# Mcdowell scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Mcdowell throwing shots but Murrow is blocking nicely. Mcdowell passes to full mount! Murrow is desperately trying to improve his position but Mcdowell has a good base and remains in mount. Murrow taking shots to the head. #SUB# Murrow is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Mcdowell locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Murrow is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jabari Mcdowell! Jabari Mcdowell bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 03, 2025 |
#R1# Canzanilla moves out of range of the strikes.#TD# Canzanilla shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Canzanilla lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Mcdowell pushes Canzanilla off looking to stand but Canzanilla dives back in and keeps control.
Canzanilla throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Mcdowell moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Canzanilla trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Canzanilla wants to control from the top but Mcdowell keeps moving. #SUB2# Mcdowell has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Canzanilla can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1# Canzanilla lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2# Canzanilla got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mcdowell has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Canzanilla has managed to get both his arms back between Mcdowell's legs - danger averted. Mcdowell wants to get back to his feet but Canzanilla passes into half guard.
Canzanilla is trying to control. Mcdowell wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Canzanilla lands strikes from half guard.#CUT#It looks like Jabari Mcdowell has been cut.#SUB2# Mcdowell looking for submissions off his back. Canzanilla is looking to take a break and control but Mcdowell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2# Canzanilla looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mcdowell with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #ROC#Mcdowell is rocked! Canzanilla working the head and body with strikes. Mcdowell is still in real trouble! Can Canzanilla finish him? Mcdowell is not content to let Canzanilla control the position. Canzanilla throwing shots but Mcdowell is blocking nicely. Canzanilla is nestled in close to Mcdowell, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#CUT#That has opened up Jabari Mcdowell's cut even more. Canzanilla lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Mcdowell! More strikes land and this one is all over! Canzanilla jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Angelo Canzanilla! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 29, 2025 |
#R1# Hoffman stuffs the takedown. Hoffman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Hoffman defending well as Mcdowell loads up on a big left hand. Hoffman throws a big counter head kick but Mcdowell avoids it with no problem. Mcdowell shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hoffman as he avoids it easily. Hoffman throws a head kick but Mcdowell moves out of range.
#TD# Mcdowell shoots in and bounces Hoffman off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Mcdowell scores with a decent looking elbow strike. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Mcdowell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hoffman works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Hoffman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Mcdowell is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Mcdowell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mcdowell prevents Hoffman from getting back to his feet. Mcdowell throwing strikes from guard but Hoffman blocks nicely. #SUB# Mcdowell thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB# Mcdowell 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. #T1# Mcdowell cracks Hoffman with a solid left hand. Mcdowell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hoffman works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Mcdowell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Mcdowell landing with the ground and pound. Mcdowell is looking to work some ground and pound but Hoffman has wrist control.#SUB# Mcdowell drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hoffman manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mcdowell has Hoffman in his guard.#REVB##SUB# Hoffman has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Mcdowell to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Hoffman is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Mcdowell pulls down on the head and he's put Hoffman to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jabari Mcdowell! Jabari Mcdowell bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 26, 2025 |
#R1# Foz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mcdowell tries to avoid it but Foz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mcdowell to the ground. Mcdowell escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mcdowell! But no joy. Foz shoots for a takedown but Mcdowell saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Mcdowell stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mcdowell wants it to stay on the feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jordi Foz. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2# Mcdowell throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Foz tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mcdowell is in Foz's guard.
Foz is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Mcdowell presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #TD2# Mcdowell gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Foz looking to control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mcdowell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Foz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mcdowell is one step ahead there. Foz has momentary wrist control but Mcdowell slips an elbow through the middle. Foz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Mcdowell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Mcdowell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Mcdowell postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2# Mcdowell drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Foz manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mcdowell has Foz in his guard.#REVR# Foz wants to control from the top but Mcdowell keeps moving. #T1##SUB# Foz drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mcdowell dives on top into guard.#REVB# Mcdowell throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2# Mcdowell 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. Foz is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Mcdowell is looking to work some ground and pound but Foz has wrist control. Foz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2# Mcdowell connects with a couple of short punches.#ES# Foz manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Foz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Mcdowell rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Foz counters with a head kick. That will keep Mcdowell thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! Foz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mcdowell paws at him with a jab and circles away. Mcdowell looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Foz throws a right and a left that both miss. Foz is breathing heavily.#TD2# Mcdowell closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Mcdowell has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Foz taking punishment in the form of punches.
Mcdowell throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage. Mcdowell working the body and head with strikes. #SUB2# Mcdowell is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Foz looks calm but he's in trouble here. Mcdowell gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Foz is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Mcdowell lets go of the hold and Foz can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jabari Mcdowell! In his post fight interview, Jabari Mcdowell started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
WOVA Fight Night: Inferno
Date: Apr 23, 2025 |
#R1# Gibbs goes for a double leg but Brewer avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Brewer continues to drive forward. Brewer drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gibbs defends it well.#TD# Gibbs drags the fight down to the ground.
Brewer throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB# Gibbs is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Brewer rolls with it to try and escape but Gibbs cranks on the arm and Brewer is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eddie Gibbs! After the fight, Eddie Gibbs was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
WOVA Fight Night: Inferno
Date: Apr 23, 2025 |
#R1# Wilson connects with a single shot there. Centario throws a solid leg kick but Wilson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Centario.#TD# Centario looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Centario not landing any meaningful shots this time. Wilson is pressing down on Centario's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# Centario is sitting in close to Wilson's body. Wilson has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Centario is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Centario is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Wilson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Willard Wilson! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 18, 2025 |
#R1# Zapata clobbers Rosario with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Rosario is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. No joy there for Rosario, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zapata moves out of range of the leg kick from Rosario. Some bone on bone action there as Zapata checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Rosario jabbing away but nothing is landing. Decent striking displayed by Rosario there. Rosario rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zapata moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Donk. Rosario catches Zapata right on the button with a cross. Zapata throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rosario displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zapata. Rosario loads up on a big right hand but Zapata slips the punch.#CL# Rosario tries to keep at a distance but Zapata has taken the fight into the clinch. Zapata blocks the elbow strike.
#BC# Zapata breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Rosario misses with a low kick. Zapata connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL2# Rosario fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zapata, pushing him back against the cage. Rosario throws an elbow that misses.
Rosario is looking to break free of the clinch but Zapata has double underhooks. Rosario throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#T1# Rosario keeps control of Zapata as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rosario just misses with a elbow thrown towards Zapata's brow. Rosario wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zapata has him pressed against the cage. Zapata takes an elbow to the forehead. #TD2# Rosario tightens his grip and picks Zapata up, before dumping him to the ground. Zapata manages to land in guard. Rosario in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Zapata wants to stand but Rosario is controlling the position. Rosario stands up over Zapata, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Zapata is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Zapata might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Rosario missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Zapata working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rosario. Rosario distracts Zapata with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Zapata preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Rosario lands a couple of digs.#ES# Zapata wriggles free and stands up. Rosario throws a shot from downtown. Zapata moves away and avoids it. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Rosario tries to work over Zapata's front leg with a kick but Zapata checks it. #T2# Rosario walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Zapata checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Zapata avoids the head kick by Rosario.
Zapata takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rosario misses with a looping left. Rosario defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zapata. Zapata checks a leg kick. Zapata fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rosario! But no joy. 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 move into range but Rosario moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Zapata takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rosario misses with a looping right. Zapata tries to clinch up but Rosario circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2# Rosario closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Zapata blocks the elbow strike.
Rosario wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Zapata wants to break the clinch but can't.
Zapata wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rosario pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T3##TD2# Zapata is fighting off a takedown attempt but Rosario is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Zapata to the mat. Zapata regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#ES# The fighters are working up against the cage. Zapata manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage. Rosario lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #TD2# Rosario has clasped his hands together around Zapata's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Rosario landing a few strikes. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Rosario working the head with strikes. Zapata wants to get back to his feet but Rosario drags him back down. Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground! Rosario in side control lands a decent elbow. Rosario wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zapata keeps working. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Rosario grinds an elbow into Zapata's temple. Zapata is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Rosario is controlling him well. Rosario throwing shots but missing, from side control. Rosario lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Zapata down.
Rosario lands some shots froms side control. Zapata tries to escape but Rosario is in control. Rosario lands a decent elbow from side control. #T4# Rosario tries to score with some ground and pound. Zapata controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. Rosario working the head and body with strikes. Rosario working the body and head with strikes. Zapata taking a bit of punishment here - Rosario scoring with strikes. Rosario throws a strike aimed at the side of Zapata's head but Zapata avoids it well. Zapata is not in a great position here, taking some shots. Zapata takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Rosario prevents Zapata from escaping the position. Zapata takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Rosario creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. Rosario throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage. Zapata on the wrong end of some ground and pound. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Zapata is trying to buck Rosario off. Zapata on the wrong end of some ground and pound. Rosario creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Zapata sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brennan Rosario dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# A punch lands to the side of Zapata 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL2# Rosario clinches up against the cage. Zapata wants to break free but Rosario has control.
Rosario throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#TD2# Rosario has clasped his hands together around Zapata's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Rosario lands an elbow. Rosario working the ground and pound. Rosario connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Zapata some visible discomfort.
Zapata wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done! Rosario working the ground and pound. This has been an exciting period of action! Zapata is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#ES# Zapata bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet! Zapata shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rosario sprawls well. Rosario wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zapata gets slowly back to his feet. Rosario let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Rosario throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#T1# Zapata ducks under a wild hook from Rosario. Rosario throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zapata sees it coming and avoids it easily. Rosario has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Zapata shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Rosario throws a big shot that misses. Rosario throws a nice looking combination but Zapata bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. As Rosario looks to move away, Zapata throws a big counter combo but Rosario just gets out of the way. Zapata checks a leg kick. Rosario displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zapata. Rosario is looking for the big counter here. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clark Zapata. That's going to take a lot out of him. Zapata lands a two punch combo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Rosario scores with a body shot.
Zapata drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Rosario thuds his right hand into Zapata's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Brennan Rosario is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Rosario connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Brennan Rosario seems to be getting the better of the standup. Zapata avoids the body shot from Rosario.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Rosario motions for Zapata to come forward. Rosario throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Jab, jab by Rosario - just one landing. #T2# Zapata tries to clinch but Rosario is having none of it. Rosario stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Zapata takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rosario misses the body punch and Zapata counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Zapata moves out of range as Rosario strikes. Zapata uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rosario. Zapata lands with a slapping head kick. Rosario listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Zapata takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Zapata takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL2# Rosario darts in and clinches Zapata up against the cage. Zapata is trying to break the clinch but Rosario is controlling him. Zapata avoids the elbow strike from Rosario, against the cage.
Rosario prevents Zapata from breaking the clinch. Rosario working hard to break the clinch. Rosario digs a right hand into Zapata's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Zapata's gas tank. Rosario keeps control of Zapata as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T3# Zapata can't break the clinch.
Rosario is trying to break the clinch but Zapata has him pressed against the cage. Nice body punch from Rosario. Rosario keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Zapata's efforts to push away. Rosario has had enough of the clinch but Zapata keeps him there for the moment. Nice elbow from Rosario. #TD# Zapata drags the fight down to the ground.
#ES# Zapata scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Zapata takes a swing at Rosario's ribcage but misses. #CL2# Rosario rushes Zapata and presses him up against the cage. Zapata misses with a punch on the inside.
Rosario lands a body shot in the clinch.
#TD2# Rosario lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Zapata has hold of Rosario's hands but Rosario slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rosario lands a nice short elbow. Rosario throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Zapata to regain full guard. Rosario chips away with some ground and pound.#T4# Rosario is in close to Zapata's body, working some short punches and elbows. Rosario wants to control from the top but Zapata keeps moving. Rosario lands a couple of decent looking shots. Zapata working a defensive guard here.
Rosario wants to control from the top but Zapata keeps moving. Rosario working some strikes from top position. Rosario makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Rosario stops Zapata from standing up. Rosario lands a couple of elbows. Rosario lands a couple of digs. Brennan Rosario has got the better of the ground game so far. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SU2# Rosario stands and steps away. Zapata gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Rosario throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zapata counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Zapata takes one to the chin there. Rosario catches Zapata with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brennan Rosario showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Zapata's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3# Rosario with a jab. Clark Zapata is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. A swing and a miss from Rosario. Rosario has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Zapata on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Rosario throws a nice outside leg kick. Rosario tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Zapata is able to avoid easily. Nice sprawl there from Rosario as Zapata shoots in. Rosario lands with a cross. Zapata showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rosario.
Rosario throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zapata counters with a three punch combo that has Rosario backing up. Rosario nods at Zapata to acknowledge the strikes. Rosario comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Rosario bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Zapata showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rosario.
A shot to the liver by Rosario. Beautiful body shot. Rosario pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rosario throws a head kick but Zapata moves out of range.
Rosario takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1# Rosario connects with a single shot there. Rosario throws a head kick that misses and Zapata counters with a stiff right hand. A big right from Rosario misses. As Rosario looks to move away, Zapata throws a big counter combo but Rosario just gets out of the way. Zapata keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zapata looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Rosario lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Zapata backs up against the cage.
Rosario pivots, looking for a leg kick but Zapata is out of range and Rosario settles back down. Zapata shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Zapata throws a head kick but Rosario moves out of range.
Zapata connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rosario's hands. Rosario throws a poor cross that misses
letting Zapata counter with a right hand. Zapata fails to land with a series of punches.
Rosario displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Rosario misses with a hook. Zapata ducked under it nicely. Jab from Zapata. Zapata keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#ROC#Rosario is rocked! Whack! Zapata lands a heavy head kick that drops Rosario. The ref tackles Zapata to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Rosario was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Clark Zapata! Our winner, Clark Zapata, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 10, 2025 |
#R1# Zapata is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rosario. Rosario slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Rosario circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zapata takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Donk. Rosario catches Zapata right on the button with a cross. Zapata is looking to clinch. Zapata takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#CL# Zapata gets tackled into the cage by Rosario. Rosario maintains the clinch. Zapata has Rosario pressed against the cage, preventing Rosario from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Rosario throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Zapata wants to break free but Rosario has control.
Rosario really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Zapata is trying to force a seperation but Rosario has the dominant position. Zapata tries to break free but Rosario pushes him back against the cage. Rosario pushes off an throws an elbow but Zapata leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Zapata keeps control of Rosario as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Rosario is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Zapata wants to break the clinch but can't.
#TD# Rosario wants the takedown. Zapata is fighting it off but Rosario persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Zapata's guard against the cage. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Zapata keeping moving, preventing Rosario from controlling successfully. Rosario postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Zapata is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rosario is controlling him. #T1# Rosario content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Zapata wants to get back to his feet but Rosario is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Rosario is looking to work some ground and pound but Zapata has wrist control. Zapata doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Rosario postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Rosario working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Rosario knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zapata on the ground. Rosario stops Zapata from standing up. Rosario chips away with some ground and pound. Rosario postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#ES2# Zapata has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Rosario has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage. Rosario is trying to push Zapata away but Zapata has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2# Zapata's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Rosario stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Zapata tries to clinch but Rosario is having none of it. It looked like Rosario wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Rosario missing with a left hand there. Zapata was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Rosario throws a series of punches but Zapata moves out of range. #T2##CL# Rosario has managed to clinch.
#TD# Rosario has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Zapata is trying to keep an underhook but Rosario manages to get the takedown into half guard. This has been an exciting period of action! Rosario is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Rosario thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Nice strikes from Rosario there. Rosario missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Zapata is looking to escape. Rosario lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #ES2# Zapata manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Rosario keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. Rosario is trying to force a seperation but Zapata has the dominant position. Rosario pushes off an throws an elbow but Zapata leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Zapata dodges an elbow strike from Rosario.
Zapata wants to break free but Rosario has control.
Rosario wants to get back to striking at distance but Zapata won't allow it.
Rosario misses with an elbow strike.
Rosario is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Rosario has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Rosario prevents Zapata from breaking the clinch. Zapata prevents Rosario from breaking the clinch. Rosario tries to circle away but Zapata has him pinned against the cage.#T3##TD# Rosario turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Rosario manages to end up in side control.
Zapata bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet! Zapata tries to clinch but Rosario is having none of it. Zapata misses with the combination.
A low kick from Rosario misses letting Zapata counter with a right hand. Rosario is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Rosario fails to land with a series of punches.
Rosario circles away from the clinch attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action! Rosario lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Zapata tries to clinch but Rosario moves out of range. Rosario tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zapata was well out of range. Poor timing from Rosario. Zapata tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rosario paws at him with a jab and circles away. Rosario is looking to counter punch. Zapata takes one on the button. Rosario scores with a nice strike. Rosario scores with a hook. Zapata shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Rosario is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Rosario lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Rosario is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Rosario stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Brennan Rosario seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4##CL# Rosario pushes Zapata up against the cage in a clinch. A body shot lands from Rosario.
A frustrated look appears on Zapata's face as he tries to break the clinch. Rosario wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Zapata is trying to break the clinch but Rosario has him pressed against the cage. Zapata misses with some punches.
Zapata is trying to break free. Zapata wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rosario goes for a takedown in the clinch but Zapata prevents it.
Zapata blocks the elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Zapata fails to land. Zapata has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2# Zapata breaks from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Rosario throws a right and a left that both miss. A countering left hand to the body from Zapata misses. Rosario with a body punch. A glancing blow. A jab from Rosario misses. Rosario swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rosario misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brennan Rosario dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2# Rosario connects with a looping right hand.
Brennan Rosario is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL# Zapata gets tackled into the cage by Rosario. Rosario maintains the clinch. Rosario keeps control of Zapata as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Rosario misses with an elbow over the top. Rosario is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zapata can do to turn this around? Rosario lands an elbow inside that Zapata shrugs off. Rosario wants to take the fight to the mat but Zapata manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Zapata can't break the clinch.
Zapata avoids a wild elbow strike from Rosario. Zapata tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Zapata is trying to break the clinch but Rosario is controlling him. Rosario looks to throw an elbow but misses. #TD# Rosario has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Zapata is trying to keep an underhook but Rosario manages to get the takedown into half guard. Rosario throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Rosario stops Zapata from getting back to his feet.
#ES2# Zapata has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Rosario is on him like a limpet, forcing Zapata back against the cage. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Rosario has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Rosario tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Zapata just stands there and leans against the cage. With the fighters up against the cage, Rosario throws an elbow but misses. Rosario is leaning against Zapata and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. A right handed body shot lands from Rosario.
#T1# Rosario lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zapata or not. Zapata looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Zapata blocks an elbow strike. Zapata blocks the elbow strike.
Rosario misses with an elbow over the top. Zapata can't break the clinch.
#BC# Rosario breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Rosario misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL# Zapata tries to keep at a distance but Rosario has taken the fight into the clinch. Zapata keeps control of Rosario as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Rosario lands a body punch in the clinch. Zapata wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Zapata wants to break the clinch but can't.
Zapata avoids the elbow strike from Rosario, against the cage.
Zapata lands a nice uppercut. Zapata tries to break the clinch but Rosario is controlling the position. Zapata has had enough of the clinch but Rosario keeps him there for the moment. Zapata is looking to break free of the clinch but Rosario has double underhooks. #T2# Rosario digs a right hand underneath Zapata's ribcage. Zapata let out a lung full of air as it connected. With the fighters up against the cage, Rosario throws an elbow but misses. Rosario is trying to force a seperation but Zapata has the dominant position.#BC2# Zapata breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Zapata tries to clinch up. Brennan Rosario is winning the standup battle so far. Rosario misses with a wild combination.
Brennan Rosario is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL# Rosario gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Zapata wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rosario has him pressed against the cage. Zapata avoids the elbow strike from Rosario, against the cage.
Zapata blocks an elbow strike. Zapata is looking to break free of the clinch but Rosario has double underhooks. Rosario pushes off an throws an elbow but Zapata leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Zapata is trying to force a seperation but Rosario has the dominant position. Brennan Rosario has scored more points in the clinch so far. Rosario lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Zapata blocks an elbow strike. Rosario lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zapata or not. #T3##BC# Rosario breaks the clinch.
A cross from Rosario lands. Zapata uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rosario. Zapata shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rosario as he jumps to the side. Rosario throws a hook but Zapata avoids it easily. Zapata tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rosario manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL# Rosario fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zapata, pushing him back against the cage. Rosario digs a right hand underneath Zapata's ribcage. Zapata let out a lung full of air as it connected. Rosario looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Rosario prevents Zapata from breaking the clinch. Zapata is trying to break the clinch but Rosario is controlling him. Rosario throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rosario prevents Zapata from breaking the clinch. Rosario lands an elbow just above Zapata 's eye. Rosario has Zapata pressed against the cage, preventing Zapata from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Rosario throws an elbow that misses.
Zapata tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Brennan Rosario has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clark Zapata.#TD# Rosario lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
#T4# Rosario takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Brennan Rosario overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU# Rosario decides to stand and escape the position. Rosario throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Rosario misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rosario fails to land with a series of punches.
Rosario circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zapata takes a body punch but keeps moving. Rosario throws a leg kick but Zapata sees it coming and moves out of range. Zapata slips a straight right by Rosario. Zapata unleashes a big counter combination but Rosario bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. A big right from Rosario misses. Rosario looks to land a right hand but Zapata moved out of range. Rosario misses with a hook. Zapata uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rosario. Rosario throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zapata counters with a stiff right hand. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Rosario fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL2# Zapata takes the fight into the clinch. #TD# Rosario turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brennan Rosario dominated that second 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3# Sloppy strikes from Zapata. Those never looked like landing. Rosario jabs at Zapata's body. Rosario has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rosario there as he acknowledges the shot. Zapata ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Rosario moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Rosario misses with a hook
and Zapata cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Rosario slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL# Rosario closes the distance and clinches.#BC2# Zapata breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Zapata moves out of range as Rosario strikes. A clash of legs there as Zapata blocks the low kick. Zapata fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Zapata ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Rosario misses with a combination
and Zapata counters with a straight right hand. Rosario connects with a right hand. Zapata shakes it off. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zapata. Rosario feinted with a counter takedown.#T1# Rosario lands a jab. Rosario is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zapata. Zapata throws a counter combo. Rosario connects with a leg kick. Rosario throws a shot from downtown. Zapata moves away and avoids it.#CL# Rosario has Zapata up against the cage in a clinch.
Rosario fails to pull guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Zapata fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Brennan Rosario has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clark Zapata. Rosario lands a body shot in the clinch.
Zapata wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rosario has him pressed against the cage. Zapata wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Zapata avoids the elbow strike from Rosario, against the cage.
Zapata is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Zapata is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Rosario tries to circle away but Zapata has him pinned against the cage.#T2# Rosario pushes off an throws an elbow but Zapata leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. A frustrated look appears on Rosario's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC# Rosario breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A left lands for Rosario. Rosario tests Zapata's chin there with a solid looking shot. Rosario getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Rosario cracks Zapata with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Rosario misses with a two punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Rosario misses with an uppercut. Zapata throws out a counter right but Rosario avoids it with no problem. Zapata checks a leg kick nicely. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zapata! But no joy. Zapata has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Rosario displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zapata. Rosario walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Zapata checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Jab from Rosario. The fight stays on the outside here - Zapata looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3# Zapata slips under a jab. Zapata is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CL# Rosario has managed to clinch.
#TD# Rosario has clasped his hands together around Zapata's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Rosario wants to take a breather but Zapata manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Rosario. Rosario won't allow Zapata to get back to his feet. Zapata looking to control.
Rosario with a flurry of punches that miss. Rosario chips away with some ground and pound. Rosario is looking to work some ground and pound but Zapata has wrist control. Rosario loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Rosario lands a couple of decent looking shots. Rosario keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Zapata's head. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Zapata avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4# Rosario scoring with some ground and pound. Rosario has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#ES2# Zapata uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Rosario misses with a straight left. Rosario throws an overhand right that lands on Zapata's shoulder, as Zapata tries to avoid the shot. Zapata throws a sloppy head kick and Rosario moves out of range easily. Rosario stalks Zapata and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Zapata's face. Zapata staggers backwards, shaken. Rosario cracks Zapata with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Rosario misses with an uppercut. Zapata saw that one coming.#CL2# Zapata closes the distance and pushes Rosario back into the cage.#TD# Rosario ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Rosario no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #ES# Rosario is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Zapata presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. Rosario working hard to break the clinch. Nice elbow from Rosario. Brennan Rosario is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Zapata is looking to break free of the clinch but Rosario has double underhooks. 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! Rosario comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
And that's the end of the fight! Brennan Rosario showed his dominance in that final round. Well Rosario 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27 Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27 Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brennan Rosario! Clark Zapata was interviewed post fight and said 'I will learn from this.'. |
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Date: Apr 08, 2025 |
#R1# Wilson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alvarez. Alvarez let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Alvarez looks to score with a jab to the body but Wilson is just out of range. Alvarez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wilson's waist but Wilson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Alvarez off to one side. Wilson punishes Alvarez's body with a nice straight punch. Wilson cracks Alvarez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL# Wilson moves into the clinch. Alvarez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD# Wilson is trying to trip Alvarez. He has hold of a leg but Alvarez is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Wilson persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Alvarez pushes Wilson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Alvarez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#CL# Wilson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC# Wilson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD# Wilson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Wilson lands a nice short elbow.#T1# Alvarez trying to control from the bottom.
Wilson working Alvarez over with strikes. Wilson working Alvarez over with strikes. Wilson misses with a head shot. Alvarez uses the momentum to regain guard. Wilson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Wilson is in close to Alvarez's body, working some short punches and elbows. Alvarez is trying to keep Wilson in close.
Wilson scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Wilson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Wilson stands up over Alvarez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T2# Wilson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Wilson lands a couple of digs. Wilson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Alvarez works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Wilson landing with the ground and pound. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Alvarez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Wilson working some strikes from top position. Wilson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Alvarez on the ground. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Wilson's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #ROC#Alvarez is rocked! Alvarez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wilson's guard. #REVB# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Alvarez is standing up over Wilson. Wilson looks to escape but Alvarez dives into side control.
#SUB2# Alvarez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Wilson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Alvarez looks winded! Wilson is trying to get back to his feet.#T3# Wilson looks to move to half guard but instead Alvarez has passed into mount! Damn! Wilson's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up. Alvarez looking to control but Wilson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Wilson is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Alvarez tries to control but Wilson wriggling away. Wilson is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes. Alvarez trying to control but Wilson is having none of it. #SUB2# Alvarez with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#T4# Wilson is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Alvarez has taken his back! Wilson is trying to stand back up. #SUB2# Alvarez patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here? Alvarez tries to get the hooks in deep but Wilson pushed the leg off. Wilson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #ES# Wilson is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Alvarez has a takedown stuffed. Heath Wilson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Demetrius Alvarez. Wilson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Wilson leaves Alvarez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Heath Wilson dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL# Wilson takes the fight into the clinch. #TD# Wilson has clasped his hands together around Alvarez's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Alvarez tries to bench press Wilson off him but Wilson keeps the position. Alvarez sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Alvarez manages to get to full guard.
Wilson stopping the sweep attempt from Alvarez. Wilson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Alvarez's head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Alvarez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Wilson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alvarez can do to turn this around? Wilson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Alvarez's head. Wilson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Alvarez trying to control the position.
Alvarez is breathing heavily.#T1# Alvarez 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# Wilson wants to get back to full guard. Alvarez prevents Wilson from standing back up.
Wilson strikes from the bottom but Alvarez uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Wilson is pushing Alvarez's head away, looking to escape. Alvarez manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB2# Wilson is trying to stand and escape here. He's got onto all fours but that's just let Alvarez take his back! Uh oh - Alvarez has got a rear naked choke here! Wilson is forced to tap! It's all over! One monent is all it takes in this sport!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Demetrius Alvarez! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 08, 2025 |
#R1# Centario dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Centario fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lamb checks it well. Sloppy strikes from Centario. Those never looked like landing. Lamb throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Centario dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Lamb's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Centario connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lamb scrambles back to his feet.#TD# Centario drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lamb is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Centario off and has taken his back! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Centario trying to get back to his feet but Lamb is in full control for now. Lamb throwing wild punches that miss their target. #T1# Centario wants to get back to his feet. Lamb lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Lamb.
Centario is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. Lamb has the hooks in. Centario is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #ES# Centario is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Lamb off. It looks like it's working - Lamb slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Centario displaying calm under pressure there. Centario keeps the fight on the outside.#TD# Centario decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Nice strikes from Centario there. Lamb is trying to maintain the position but Centario is very close to passing his half guard.#T2# Centario is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. This has been an exciting period of action! Lamb is trying to stand up here but Centario is controlling him well. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Centario is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Centario thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Lamb has hold of Centario's hands but Centario slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Centario really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Lamb wants to improve his position but Centario is controlling well.
Lamb regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Centario. Centario throwing strikes from guard but Lamb blocks nicely. Centario with a nice head shot there. Centario is in close to Lamb's body, working some short punches and elbows. Lamb avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Centario working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3# Centario trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Centario working some strikes from top position. Centario lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Centario is looking to work some ground and pound but Lamb has wrist control. Lamb avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Centario stands up over Lamb, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Centario's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Lamb manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Centario manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB# Centario is looking to stand up but Lamb isn't so interested in that idea. Centario keeping moving, preventing Lamb from controlling successfully. Centario knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lamb on the ground. Centario trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #T4# Centario is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lamb is controlling him. Centario wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Lamb manages to pass to side control. #ES# Centario kicks Lamb off and gets back to his feet.#TD# Centario shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Centario showed some decent athleticism there.
Lamb makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work! 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! Lamb checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lamb walks into a left hand. Lamb moves forwards but Centario connects with a nice, crisp jab.#TD# Centario feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Centario postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ronaldo Centario dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# Centario jabs Lamb to the body, keeping him at a distance. Lamb avoids a punch combination nicely.
Centario throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Centario throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Lamb rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Centario moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Danga de danga de dang - Centario scores with a four punch combination!#TD# Centario feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Centario throwing strikes but missing. Centario lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Centario throws an elbow that misses. Lamb uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Centario's guard. Nice move by Lamb!#REVB# This has been an exciting period of action! Lamb trying to control but Centario is working from the bottom. Centario is striking from the bottom but Lamb uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.#T1# Centario is trying to stand back up but Lamb is controlling him
Lamb trying to mount his opponent but Centario defends it. Lamb trying to control the pace. Centario scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Lamb manages to mount him!
Centario wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
#T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Lamb blocks Centario's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom. Centario tries to improve his position but instead Lamb has taken his back! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# Centario fending off the submission attempt from Lamb. #SUB2# Lamb is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Centario tries to escape but Lamb has the hooks in and won't let him break free. Lamb lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Centario hold on?!
Centario is trying to stand back up. #T3# Lamb trying to control. Centario is trying to stand back up. Centario is in bad spot here.
#SUB2# Lamb is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Centario knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Centario for a finish. #SUB2# Lamb is persistently looking for the submission but Centario is defending it well.
Lamb is breathing heavily. Centario looking very determined here, making life difficult for Lamb.
#T4# Centario is trying to stand back up. Lamb trying to control momentarily.
#SUB2# Lamb is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Centario defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. Centario wants to get back to his feet. #ES# Centario is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Lamb showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3# A jab from Centario finds it's way through Lamb's defenses. A combination from Lamb does no damage. Centario throws a combination. Lamb tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Centario lands with an uppercut that bounces Lamb off the cage and back into range.#CL# Centario fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lamb, pushing him back against the cage. Lamb wants to get back to striking at distance but Centario won't allow it.
Lamb jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Centario walks away with a smile on his face. Lamb gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Lamb checks a leg kick nicely.#TD# Centario gets a double leg takedown into Lamb's guard. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Centario throws a big elbow that misses. Lamb wants to get back to his feet but Centario is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Centario working some strikes from top position. Centario with a nice head shot there. Centario cracks Lamb with a solid left hand. Centario lands a couple of elbows.#ROC#Lamb is rocked!#T1##SU# Lamb is working an open guard so Centario takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Lamb takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Centario misses with a low kick as Lamb jumps back. Centario misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lamb thinks about the counter body kick. Centario is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lamb can do to turn this around? Lamb tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Centario swivels and escapes. Centario changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Centario lands with an uppercut that bounces Lamb off the cage and back into range. Lamb is still on wobbly legs! Can Centario finish him?#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Lamb seems to have recovered his senses. Centario throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#TD# Centario is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Lamb can't fight it off and eventually Centario manages to take the fight to the floor. Lamb looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Lamb is trying to control the position but Centario postures up. Centario postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Centario has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Centario working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Lamb 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# Centario is staying active underneath Lamb, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2# Centario looks like he's trying to stand up.
#ES# Centario kicks off Lamb and gets to his feet. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Lamb throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Centario's waist but Centario gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lamb off to one side. Ronaldo Centario has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damian Lamb. Centario lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#TD# Centario decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Centario 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. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Centario lands a nice short elbow. Centario working over Lamb with some ground and pound. Lamb looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Ground and pound from Centario. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Centario lands a nice short elbow. Lamb on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Centario stops Lamb from getting back to his feet.
#T3# Centario drops an elbow to the side of Lamb's head. Centario is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Centario lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Lamb! More strikes land and this one is all over! Centario jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ronaldo Centario! A relieved looking Ronaldo Centario thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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