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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 20, 2018 |
#R1# Hari misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zamolo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Hari closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zamolo circles away. Hari is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zamolo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD# Hari tries to sprawl but Zamolo drives through with a takedown into half guard. Zamolo 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. Zamolo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB# Zamolo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Zamolo is nestled in close to Hari, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Zamolo prevents Hari from improving his position. Hari wants to control but Zamolo is keeping busy.
Hari is trying to get back to full guard. Hari has hold of Zamolo's hands but Zamolo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T1# Zamolo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #CUT# It looks like Badr Hari has been cut.#SUB# Zamolo wants to work for an arm triangle but Hari is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Zamolo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Zamolo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB# Zamolo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hari is just riding it out for now. Zamolo eventually gives up the hold. Zamolo 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. #SUB# Zamolo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hari has managed to free his arm - good work. Zamolo thows a huge punch but Hari dodges it nicely.
#T2# Hari avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zamolo. Zamolo scoring with strikes to the body and head. Hari tries to kick Zamolo off but Zamolo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Zamolo lands with a punch from half guard. #ROC# Hari is rocked!#CUT# That has opened up Badr Hari's cut even more. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Zamolo connects with a nice short shot to Hari's temple. Hari is still in real trouble! Can Zamolo finish him? Zamolo lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Hari! More strikes land and this one is all over! Zamolo jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ughanda Zamolo!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 09, 2018 |
#R1# No luck with that takedown attempt from Zamolo. Zamolo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bjornsson defends well and Zamolo ends up having to push Bjornsson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Zamolo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bjornsson defends well and Zamolo ends up having to push Bjornsson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. As Zamolo tries to get set, Bjornsson tries to push him back and clinch up but Zamolo manages to avoid the attempt. Hafthor Bjornsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ughanda Zamolo.#CL# Bjornsson rushes Zamolo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Bjornsson tries to land knees in the clinch but Zamolo avoids the damage to the body. Bjornsson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Zamolo tries for a takedown but Bjornsson manages to get underhooks.
Nice elbow from Bjornsson. #CUT# It looks like Ughanda Zamolo has been cut. Bjornsson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Zamolo is working for takedown but Bjornsson is calmly controlling the position for now. Bjornsson avoiding damage.
Bjornsson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bjornsson taking a breather. #TD2# Zamolo gets a trip takedown into half guard. Bjornsson is looking to control Zamolo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bjornsson avoid being mounted? Zamolo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T1# Bjornsson trying to control but Zamolo postures up.
Bjornsson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Zamolo scoring with strikes to the body and head. Bjornsson is looking for a sweep. Zamolo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Bjornsson is trying to maintain the position but Zamolo is very close to passing his half guard. Zamolo thows a huge punch but Bjornsson dodges it nicely.
Zamolo slips a nice elbow through Bjornsson's hands, connecting with Bjornsson's forehead. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Bjornsson wants to improve his position but Zamolo is controlling well.
Bjornsson is working hard here to advance position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Bjornsson wants to control but Zamolo is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2# Zamolo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Bjornsson wants to get back to full guard. Zamolo not landing any meaningful shots this time. Bjornsson is trying to get back to full guard. Bjornsson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bjornsson tries to get out of the position. Bjornsson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Zamolo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Zamolo's back! Bjornsson is trying to stick to Zamolo's back but Zamolo is turning into Bjornsson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Bjornsson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Zamolo. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zamolo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB# Bjornsson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Zamolo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Zamolo with a nice head shot there.#SUB# Bjornsson working for a triangle but Zamolo defends it easily.
Bjornsson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3# Zamolo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bjornsson's head. Zamolo postures up.
Bjornsson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Zamolo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bjornsson works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Bjornsson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zamolo is one step ahead there. Zamolo lands a couple of elbows. Zamolo landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB# Bjornsson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zamolo defends it easily. Zamolo lands a couple of digs.#T4# Bjornsson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Zamolo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Bjornsson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB# Bjornsson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zamolo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zamolo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Bjornsson is breathing heavily. Bjornsson looking for a sweep. Not yet Bjornsson, not yet. Zamolo throwing strikes from guard but Bjornsson blocks nicely. Bjornsson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Bjornsson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zamolo. Zamolo throws a big elbow that misses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ughanda Zamolo dominated that round. The cut man is working on Ughanda Zamolo's cut. That's time! Back to the action! #R2##TD2# Bjornsson tries to sprawl but Zamolo drives through with a takedown into half guard. Bjornsson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zamolo on the ground. Zamolo working Bjornsson over with strikes. Zamolo missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Zamolo working over Bjornsson with some ground and pound. Bjornsson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Zamolo lands strikes from half guard. Bjornsson is trying to control but can't.
Zamolo slips a nice elbow through Bjornsson's hands, connecting with Bjornsson's forehead. Zamolo prevents Bjornsson from improving his position. Ground and pound from Zamolo. Bjornsson trying to control from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Bjornsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Zamolo drops an elbow to the side of Bjornsson's head. #SUB2# Zamolo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bjornsson has managed to free his arm - good work. Zamolo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T1# Bjornsson taking some punishment here, with Zamolo in his half guard. #SUB2# Zamolo seems to be looking for submissions.
Bjornsson has hold of Zamolo's hands but Zamolo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Zamolo thows a huge punch but Bjornsson dodges it nicely.
Bjornsson trying to control from the bottom.
Bjornsson taking some punishment here, with Zamolo in his half guard. Zamolo missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Zamolo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Bjornsson is pressing down on Zamolo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Zamolo scoring with punches to the head and body. Zamolo lands a couple of digs.#T2# Zamolo landing some decent shots from guard. Ughanda Zamolo has got the better of the ground game so far. Zamolo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB# Bjornsson working for a triangle but Zamolo defends it easily.
Zamolo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Bjornsson looking for a sweep. Not yet Bjornsson, not yet. Zamolo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bjornsson's head. Zamolo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bjornsson's head.#SUB# Bjornsson has his foot on Zamolo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zamolo works his way back into a safe position though. Zamolo lands a couple of decent looking shots. Zamolo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T3# Zamolo lands a couple of elbows. Zamolo has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Zamolo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Zamolo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Zamolo postures up in Bjornsson's guard and throws a big left but Bjornsson blocks it. Zamolo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Bjornsson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Zamolo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Zamolo postures up and lands a big shot to Bjornsson's brow. Zamolo works over Bjornsson with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB# Bjornsson looking for a guillotine here but Zamolo defends easily.
Zamolo landing with the ground and pound. #T4# Zamolo is in close to Bjornsson's body, working some short punches and elbows. Zamolo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB# Bjornsson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Zamolo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Zamolo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Bjornsson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Bjornsson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zamolo. Zamolo scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Zamolo scoring with some ground and pound. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ughanda Zamolo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Ughanda Zamolo's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round! #R3##CL# Bjornsson moves into the clinch successfully.
Bjornsson lands a nice elbow. Bjornsson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Zamolo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Bjornsson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. Knees in the clinch landing for Bjornsson.
Bjornsson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bjornsson trying to stall but Zamolo improves his position.
Bjornsson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bjornsson lands an elbow inside. Bjornsson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Zamolo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Zamolo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bjornsson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL# Bjornsson instigates a clinch. Hafthor Bjornsson has scored more points in the clinch so far. Bjornsson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1# Bjornsson lands a knee to the head.
Bjornsson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Bjornsson scores a nice knee to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Zamolo as Bjornsson tries to tie him up. Bjornsson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Bjornsson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Zamolo takes a knee to the side of the body. Nice elbow from Bjornsson. Knees in the clinch landing for Bjornsson.
Zamolo takes an elbow to the temple. Bjornsson lands a damaging elbow. Nice elbow from Bjornsson. #CUT# That has opened up Ughanda Zamolo's cut even more. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Nice elbow from Bjornsson. Bjornsson landing knees to the body.
Hafthor Bjornsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Bjornsson lands an elbow that stopped Zamolo in his tracks for a moment. Zamolo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bjornsson prevents it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bjornsson. Bjornsson scores with a knee to the head.
Bjornsson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hafthor Bjornsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ughanda Zamolo. Knees in the clinch landing for Bjornsson.
Bjornsson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Bjornsson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bjornsson tries to stall but Zamolo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#TD2# Zamolo gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #SUB# Bjornsson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zamolo defends well. Bjornsson tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3# Zamolo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB# Bjornsson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zamolo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Zamolo cracks Bjornsson with a solid left hand. Zamolo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Bjornsson is pulling down on Zamolo's head to control his posture. Zamolo landing some decent shots from guard. Bjornsson controls Zamolo momentarily but Zamolo frees himself. #SUB# Bjornsson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zamolo defends well.#T4# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Zamolo landing with the ground and pound. Zamolo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Zamolo throwing strikes from guard but Bjornsson blocks nicely. #SUB# Bjornsson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB# Bjornsson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zamolo defends it easily. Zamolo landing with the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight! Hafthor Bjornsson showed his dominance in that final round. I think Zamolo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29 Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29 Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ughanda Zamolo!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 27, 2018 |
#R1##TD# Zamolo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. May sprawls well initially but Zamolo persists and gets the takedown into half guard. May controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. May on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. May blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zamolo. May really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zamolo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Zamolo wants to pass to mount but May is defending the position. May taking some punishment here, with Zamolo in his half guard. May has hold of Zamolo's hands but Zamolo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Ground and pound from Zamolo. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Zamolo lands a nice short elbow. May keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. May wants to get back to full guard. Zamolo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Zamolo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Zamolo is thwarting May's attempts to control the position. Zamolo lands with a punch from half guard. #T1# May blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zamolo. Zamolo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. May trying to control from the bottom.
Zamolo 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. Zamolo working over May with some ground and pound. May looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. May blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zamolo. Zamolo drops an elbow to the side of May's head. May tries to roll over but Zamolo keeps him under control. May looks winded!#SUB# Zamolo is working for a submission of some sort.
Zamolo lands with a punch from half guard. #T2# Zamolo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. May defending well though. Zamolo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Zamolo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Zamolo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. May blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zamolo. Zamolo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. May tries to roll over but Zamolo keeps him under control.#SUB# Zamolo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. May doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Zamolo. Zamolo looks to score some points with some ground and pound. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3# May is trying to maintain the position but Zamolo is very close to passing his half guard. Zamolo moves into full mount! May won't be happy about that! May tries to lock up and control but Zamolo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. May is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Zamolo is staying active. Zamolo in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Zamolo connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Zamolo is in the full mount, landing strikes. Zamolo lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#SUB# May defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Zamolo. Zamolo landing strikes from the mount and May is in trouble! #T4# Zamolo is landing with some decent strikes but May is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. May wants to hold on but Zamolo pushes him away. Zamolo pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. Zamolo working the ground and pound effectively.
#ROC# May is rocked! Zamolo dominating with strikes here. May is still in real trouble! Can Zamolo finish him? Zamolo scoring with strikes but May is staying in there. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if May can do anything to dispel that myth. Zamolo working the ground and pound effectively.
Zamolo lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
May wants to control but Zamolo is having none of it. Zamolo lands with some vicious ground and pound - can May hang on? May is trying to escape the mount.
May seems to have recovered his senses. May is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ughanda Zamolo dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Zamolo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Zamolo closes the distance and clinches up with May, looking for a takedown. Zamolo pushes May against the cage but May circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. No luck for Zamolo with that takedown attempt. May swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ughanda Zamolo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2# May drives through with a takedown into guard. Zamolo is trying to control the position but May postures up. May connects with a couple of short punches. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. May trying to control the position from guard on top but Zamolo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. May is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. May postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. May wants to control from the top but Zamolo keeps moving. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Zamolo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1# Zamolo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from May. May pushing down on Zamolo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. May thows a huge punch but Zamolo dodges it nicely.
Zamolo flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Zamolo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Zamolo. Zamolo thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. Zamolo has momentary wrist control but May slips an elbow through the middle. May tries to free his leg and advance position but Zamolo is retaining full guard. May distracts Zamolo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. May throwing strikes from guard but Zamolo blocks nicely. May is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB# Zamolo has his feet on May's thighs here. He's pushed May off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! May screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ughanda Zamolo!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 24, 2018 |
#R1# Zamolo blocks the body kick.
Zamolo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rocambole sprawls well. Rocambole wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zamolo gets slowly back to his feet. Rocambole is looking to counter the offense by Zamolo and move into the clinch. Zamolo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rocambole as he avoids it easily. Rocambole swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Rocambole fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD2# Zamolo dives in and scores a takedown into Rocambole's guard. Zamolo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Rocambole could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Rocambole is adopting a defensive guard. Zamolo lands a couple of decent looking shots. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rocambole bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zamolo's guard. #REVR# Zamolo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rocambole controls the pace. Zamolo throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#T1# Rocambole pushes down on Zamolo's leg and manages to get into half guard. Zamolo trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB# Rocambole is working for a kimura but Zamolo is defending it quite comfortably.
Rocambole wants to take a breather but Zamolo is having none of it. Zamolo strikes from the bottom but Rocambole passes into mount!
Rocambole postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Zamolo looks a forlorn figure.
Rocambole manages to capitalize on a mistake by Zamolo to take his back! Rocambole trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Zamolo doesn't escape. #SUB# Rocambole has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB# Rocambole working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Zamolo is doing well to defend. Rocambole seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Zamolo is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Leonard Rocambole!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 21, 2018 |
#R1# Zamolo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bjornsson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zamolo somewhat. Ughanda Zamolo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A big right from Bjornsson misses. Zamolo shoots in looking for a takedown but Bjornsson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Zamolo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Bjornsson tries to counter with a clinch but Zamolo shakes him off and moves away.#TD# Zamolo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Bjornsson pulls Zamolo in close to prevent any damage. Bjornsson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2# Bjornsson looking for a guillotine here but Zamolo defends easily.
Zamolo landing some decent shots from guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Zamolo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Zamolo postures up in Bjornsson's guard and throws a big left but Bjornsson blocks it. Zamolo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1##SUB2# Bjornsson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Zamolo scoring with some ground and pound. Bjornsson trying to control the position.
Bjornsson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2# Bjornsson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zamolo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zamolo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Bjornsson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zamolo. Bjornsson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Zamolo throwing strikes but missing. Bjornsson trying to control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bjornsson can do anything to dispel that myth. Zamolo throws a big right hand that misses. #T2# Bjornsson wants to sweep but no luck. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Zamolo throwing strikes from guard but Bjornsson blocks nicely. #SUB2# Zamolo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Zamolo's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Zamolo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Zamolo preventing the sweep. Bjornsson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bjornsson 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.#SUB2# Bjornsson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Zamolo postures up in Bjornsson's guard and throws a big left but Bjornsson blocks it. Zamolo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bjornsson works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Zamolo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Zamolo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T3##SUB# Zamolo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Zamolo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Zamolo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2# Bjornsson looking for a guillotine here but Zamolo defends easily.
Bjornsson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Zamolo won't allow Bjornsson to sweep him here. Zamolo is looking to work some ground and pound but Bjornsson has wrist control. Zamolo scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Bjornsson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Bjornsson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Bjornsson trying to control the position.
#T4# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Zamolo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Zamolo throws a big right hand that misses. Bjornsson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2# Bjornsson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zamolo defends well. Zamolo is looking to work some ground and pound but Bjornsson has wrist control. Zamolo distracts Bjornsson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Zamolo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Zamolo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Bjornsson wants to sweep here but Zamolo controlling him for the moment. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Zamolo is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bjornsson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bjornsson has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB# Bjornsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Zamolo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ughanda Zamolo dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R2# A punch combination from Bjornsson misses. We've been informed that Bjornsson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Bjornsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Zamolo shoots in for a takedown but Bjornsson shows good takedown defense. Bjornsson tries to counter with a clinch but Zamolo shakes him off and moves away. Zamolo dives in for a single leg takedown but Bjornsson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Horrible takedown attempt by Zamolo or perhaps it was just good defense by Bjornsson, which made it look bad. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ughanda Zamolo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD# Zamolo closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bjornsson's guard. Bjornsson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Zamolo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bjornsson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zamolo. Bjornsson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB2# Zamolo stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Bjornsson throws up his legs and catches Zamolo in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Zamolo tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Bjornsson! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Hafthor Bjornsson!
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