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Event:
RFC Aloha Hawaii 5
Date: Apr 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Zai misses with a takedown
and Johan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Zuna Zai has been cut.
Zai looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Zai throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Johan's waist but Johan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zai off to one side.
Zai misses with a takedown
and Johan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zuna Zai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zai tries for a takedown but Johan circles away easily
and Johan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Zai misses with a takedown attempt
and Johan counters with a straight right hand.
Johan is looking to clinch but Zai is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zai tries for a takedown but Johan circles away easily
and Johan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Zai is breathing heavily.
Johan wants to clinch up but Zai keeps it at a distance.
Zai gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#TD#
Zai 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.#T1#
Zai connects with a couple of short punches.
Zai engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Zai's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Johan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Zai is controlling him. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Johan working a defensive guard here.
Zai controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Zai gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Johan counters with a nice body shot.
Johan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zai gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Johan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#TD#
Zai closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Johan did well to prevent Zai getting side control.
Johan keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T3#
Johan tries to roll over but Zai keeps him under control.
Johan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Zai takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Johan controlling the position for now.
Johan tries to get to full guard but Zai has control of the leg.
Zai is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Zai prevents Johan from standing back up.
Zai content to control rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Johan is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Zai rather than just go for the knockout.
Zai doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Johan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Carl Johan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zai doesn't seem bothered though.
Zai gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Johan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zai takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL2#
Johan darts in and clinches Zai up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Johan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carl Johan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zuna Zai's cut.
That's time! Zai's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
Johan closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Zai gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Zai 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.
Zai is thwarting Johan's attempts to control the position.
Zai is taking a breather. Johan says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Zai throwing shots but Johan is blocking nicely.
Johan tries to roll over but Zai keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zai looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T1#
Zai missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Zai sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Johan defending well though.
Zai lands strikes from half guard.
Zai looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Zai in particular looking to stall.
Johan is looking to escape.
Johan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zai.
Johan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Zai in particular looking to stall.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T2##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Zai doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Johan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Zai with a poor takedown
and Johan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johan stuffs the takedown.
Johan is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zuna Zai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zai misses with a takedown
and Johan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Johan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Johan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zai stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Johan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zai paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zai tries to counter with a takedown but Johan is quick to defend against it.#CL2#
Johan darts in and clinches Zai up against the cage.#T3#
Zai can't get the takedown.
Johan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Johan lands with a light punch inside.
Zai has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Johan after a bit of a struggle.
Johan lands a hook that snaps the head of Zai backwards.
Johan taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Johan.
Johan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Johan presses Zai against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Johan lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Johan.
Still in the clinch, Johan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Johan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zai backwards.
A short left from Johan. #T4#
Johan works on Zai's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johan will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Zai up against the cage.
Johan scores with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Johan - that landed with a thud.
A short body shot lands from Johan as the two fighters clinch.
Johan holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Johan.
Johan stops a takedown attempt from Zai.
Johan lands a shoulder strike.
Johan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zai backwards.
Johan lands a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carl Johan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Zuna Zai's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Johan lands with a good body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Johan as he connects with a hook.
Zai shoots and misses
and Johan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Johan jabs at Zai's body.
Johan tries to close the distance and clinch but Zai swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zai takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Zai on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL2#
Johan has closed the distance and engaged Zai in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johan lands a body punch.
Johan lands with a left to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johan pushes Zai back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Johan takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T1#
A shot in the inside from Johan.
Johan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right from Johan on the inside.
Johan lands a body shot.
A short right from Johan on the inside.
Johan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice body punch from Johan.
Johan scores with a hook to the body.
Johan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johan digs a right hand into Zai's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Zai's gas tank.
Johan pushes Zai back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zai or not.
Zai's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Zai's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johan scores with a hook to the body.
Johan lands a left hand.
Johan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zai backwards.
Johan gets through Zai's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Johan - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Johan prevents a takedown attempt there.
Johan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zai backwards.
A short right from Johan on the inside.
A short uppercut from Johan.
Johan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zai backwards. #T3#
Zai wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zuna Zai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short body shot lands from Johan as the two fighters clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Johan.
A nice left hand lands by Johan.
A short right from Johan on the inside.
Johan lands a nice uppercut.
Johan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Carl Johan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Johan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Johan.
Johan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right hand to the body from Johan.
Johan lands a shoulder strike.
Johan lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Johan on the inside. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zai backwards.
Johan leaning his opponent against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Johan.
Zai takes a shot to the head.
Zai wants a takedown.
Zuna Zai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zai takes a shot to the head.
Johan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johan gets through Zai's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Zai tries for a takedown but Johan manages to get underhooks.
A short left from Johan.
Carl Johan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Still in the clinch, Johan scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carl Johan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Johan winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 26:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 26:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carl Johan!
Carl Johan really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Garra Nutri logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
RapidFC 18
Date: Mar 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Zai. No joy for Jones on that attempt. #TD2#
Zai fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jones sprawls well initially but Zai persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Zai lands with a punch from half guard.
Jones has hold of Zai's hands but Zai slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB#
Jones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zai pulls his head out easily.
Zai controlling the pace.
Zai trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.
Zai working over Jones with some ground and pound. Jones looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Zai controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Jones actively working from the bottom here.
Zai scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T1#
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. Zai connects with a nice short shot to Jones's temple.
Zai is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Zai is looking to advance position but Jones won't allow it. #SUB#
Jones actively working from the bottom here.
Zai is controlling the pace.
Jones tries to roll over but Zai keeps him under control.
Zai keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Jones wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Zai is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Jones actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Zai seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jones does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Zai working the head and body with strikes.
Zai working over Jones with some ground and pound. Jones looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Still in half guard, Zai seems content to control.
Zai is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jones is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Zai's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Zai's back!#SUB#
Zai defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Jones's arms.
Zai really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jones. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Zai is trying to get back to his feet but Jones has full control of the position and if anything, Zai has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T3##SUB#
Zai defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Jones's arms.
Zai is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Zai is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Zai staying busy and making it hard for Jones to control.
Zai is trying to stand back up. #SUB#
Jones has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Zai has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Zai is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T4##SUB#
Jones has got his arm under Zai's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Zai has spun round into Jones's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Jones can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Zai controls the pace.#SUB#
Jones is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Zai has his hands clasped together but Jones extends and breaks Zai's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Jones.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ricky Jones!
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Event:
Rapid Fight Night 6
Date: Feb 22, 2019 |
#R1#
Lang tries to clinch up.#TD#
Zai shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Zai showed some decent athleticism there.
Lang wants to get back to his feet.
Zai is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lang looks like he's trying to stand up.
Lang is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Zai looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Lang is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zai working Lang over with strikes.
Ground and pound from Zai.
Zai lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Zai looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Zai tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lang knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lang has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at CrossFit Sydney. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T1#
Lang looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB#
Zai is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lang doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Zai.
Zai with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Zai working the head and body with strikes.
Lang wants to get back to his feet.
Zai lands with a punch from half guard.
Lang has hold of Zai's hands but Zai slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Zai stops Lang from getting back to his feet.
#T2#
Zai lands strikes from half guard.
Lang taking some punishment here, with Zai in his half guard. #ROC#
Lang is rocked!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Zai in particular looking to stall.
Zai stops Lang from getting back to his feet.
Lang really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zai. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Zai stalling.
Zai lands strikes from half guard.
Lang is still in real trouble! Can Zai finish him?
Lang looks like he's trying to stand up.
Lang seems to have recovered his senses.
Zai controlling the action here.
Zai scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T3##SUB#
Zai wants to work for an arm triangle but Lang is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lang tries to kick Zai off but Zai keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Zai seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Lang tries to kick Zai off but Zai keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Zai performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lang wants to get back to his feet.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Zai lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lang wants to get back to his feet.
Zai 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. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Lang pushes Zai off looking to stand but Zai dives back in and keeps control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Zai lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lang is looking to escape.
Zai lands with a punch from half guard.
Lang is trying to stand back up but Zai is controlling him
Zai 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.
Zai lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Lang! More strikes land and this one is all over! Zai jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zuna Zai!
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Event:
RapidFC 12
Date: Feb 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Zusi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zai shoots in looking for a takedown. Zusi tries to sprawl out of it but Zai keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Zusi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Zusi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Zai counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Zusi is trying to escape back to his feet but Zai uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Zusi is trying to buck Zai off.
Zusi trying to remain calm as Zai controls from the top position.
Zai seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Zusi for as long as he can get away with.
Zusi wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zusi seems a little lost for a moment, as Zai dominates the positioning.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zai has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Zai continues to stall.#T1#
Zai creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zusi can do anything to dispel that myth.
Zai remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Zusi tries to escape but Zai is in control.
Zai controlling the position.
Zusi on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Zusi wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Zai is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Zusi's shoulder. That is not cool.
Zai is putting a hurting on Zusi here, landing some big shots from side control.
Zai in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T2#
Zusi is pushing Zai's head away, looking to escape. Zai manages to hold on to the position though.
Zai controls the position.
Zusi is looking to get back to his feet here but Zai is keeping cool and he's managed to take Zusi's back.
Zai biding his time, controlling Zusi.
Zusi is trying to stand back up.
What can Zusi do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T3#
Zusi is trying to stand back up.
Zusi is trying to remain composed but Zai is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Zai is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Zai gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Zai gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Zai apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Zusi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zusi looks winded!
Zusi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zai.
Zai shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zusi as he jumps to the side.
Zai seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Zai looks for a takedown but Zusi sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zuna Zai. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Zai closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Zusi's guard.
Zai slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4#
Zai postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #ROC#
Zusi is rocked!
Zai postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Zusi covers up, he's hurt! Zai keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Zai and the ref steps in to end the fight! Zai can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zuna Zai!
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Event:
RapidFC 11
Date: Jan 19, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Zai shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES#
Castilano kicks Zai off and gets back to his feet.
Zai shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zai shoots in for a takedown but Castilano shows good takedown defense.
Zai shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Castilano counters with a monster head kick that knocks Zai out cold! He topples like fallen a tree, crashing to the mat! Timbeeeeeerrr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Paul Castilano!
Paul Castilano really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
RapidFC 8
Date: Jan 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Zai dives in and grabs Hibernaugh's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hibernaugh pushes down on Zai's head and hops out.#TD2#
Zai fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hibernaugh to the ground. Zai is now in Hibernaugh's guard.
Hibernaugh is looking to stand back up but Zai counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Hibernaugh. #REVR#
Hibernaugh tries to kick Zai off but Zai keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hibernaugh on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hibernaugh is looking to escape.
Zai seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Zai takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zai not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Zai throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Zai sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hibernaugh defending well though. #T1#
Zai not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Zai looks to land a strike but Hibernaugh avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Zai is working Hibernaugh over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hibernaugh knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zai on the ground.
Zai sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Zai is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Zai is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hibernaugh is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Zai is controlling him.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Zai controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hibernaugh lands a jab to Zai's midsection.
Zai tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hibernaugh defends well and Zai ends up having to push Hibernaugh into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL#
Hibernaugh pushes Zai up against the cage in a clinch.
Nice elbow from Hibernaugh. #CUT#
It looks like Zuna Zai has been cut.
Hibernaugh stops a takedown attempt from Zai.
Steve Hibernaugh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zuna Zai.
Zai tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hibernaugh cracks Zai with a nice body shot.
Zai looks winded!
Hibernaugh lands a body shot.
Hibernaugh gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hibernaugh presses Zai against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hibernaugh scores with a shoulder strike. #CUT#
That has opened up Zuna Zai's cut even more.#T3#
Hibernaugh lands a nice elbow.
Hibernaugh lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#
The cut above Zuna Zai's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Hibernaugh lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Zai.
Hibernaugh throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zais head.
Hibernaugh is leaning against Zai and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hibernaugh lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zai or not.
Hibernaugh lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#
Zuna Zai's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Zuna Zai's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Steve Hibernaugh!
Steve Hibernaugh really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Vegan Gains logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 12, 2018 |
#R1#
Zai's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gohl connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Zai scrambles back to his feet.#CUT#
It looks like Zuna Zai has been cut.#TD2#
Zai decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Zai lands a nice short elbow.
Zai is nestled in close to Gohl, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#CUT2#
It looks like William Gohl has been cut.
Gohl is looking to improve his position.
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. Zai connects with a nice short shot to Gohl's temple.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zai trying to control the pace.
Zai's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Zai lands strikes from half guard.
Gohl wants to control but Zai is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Still in half guard, Zai seems content to control.
Zai has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Zai looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Zai controlling the action here.
Gohl works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gohl looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zai is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Zai postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Zai preventing the sweep.
Zai chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Gohl has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zai can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2#
Gohl has momentary wrist control but Zai slips an elbow through the middle.#CUT2#
William Gohl's cut is getting worse.
Zai preventing the sweep.
Zai wants to pass the guard but Gohl is keeping the position.
Zai not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Zai works over Gohl with some ground and pound from guard.#CUT2#
Jeez, William Gohl's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at William Gohl's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Zuna Zai!
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