MMA Tycoon Game
Help!

Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: GAMMA#905 Lohmus v Defoe     
Date:   Jul 31, 2021
#R1#
Zola throws a hook but Stepanov avoids it easily.
Stepanov cracks Zola with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sloppy strikes from Stepanov. Those never looked like landing.
Stepanov misses with a hook.
Zola tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stepanov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zola thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zola moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Zola scores with a jab to the jaw.
The fighters circling - Zola throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zola connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Stepanov misses with a hook. Zola ducked under it nicely.
Zola tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stepanov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stepanov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A big left from Zola misses.
Zola takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stepanov slips a jab from Zola.
Stepanov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Stepanov slips a jab from Zola.
Zola walks into a straight right hand from Stepanov.
Stepanov avoids the head kick by Zola.
Zola misses with a hook
and Stepanov counters with a straight right hand.
Zola swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Zola misses the target.
Stepanov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Zola counter with a right hand.
A big left from Stepanov misses.
Zola looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stepanov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zola sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stepanov somewhat.
Zola throws a shot from downtown. Stepanov moves away and avoids it.
Stepanov scores with a jab to the head. #T2#
Zola lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Zola is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stepanov is looking for a counter combo.#TD#
Stepanov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Zola manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
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!
Zola has his hands on Stepanov's head, controlling the position.
Stepanov won't allow Zola to get back to his feet.
Stepanov with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zola is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB#
Stepanov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stepanov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Zola trying to control the position here. #T3#
Stepanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Zola is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES2#
Zola scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Zola throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gorgon Zola is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stepanov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Konstantin Stepanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Zola, as that shot connected.
Stepanov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zola counters with a left to the body.
Stepanov throws a right and a left that Zola avoids nicely.
Zola misses with a hook. Stepanov ducked under it nicely.
Zola slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stepanov misses with a takedown attempt
and Zola counters with a stiff right hand.
Zola moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stepanov closes the distance and clinches up with Zola, looking for a takedown. Stepanov pushes Zola against the cage but Zola circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Zola is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Stepanov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#T4#
Stepanov slips a jab from Zola.
Stepanov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL2#
Stepanov gets tackled into the cage by Zola. Zola maintains the clinch.
Zola scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stalling in the clinch from Zola.
Stepanov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Zola after a bit of a struggle.
Stepanov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Zola pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Stepanov scores with a shot to the side of Zola's head.
Zola gets through Stepanov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Zola.
Stepanov can't get the takedown.
Stepanov wants a takedown.
Stepanov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Zola avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Stepanov wants a takedown but no success here.
Stepanov stalling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gorgon Zola dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Zola lands a nice hook to Stepanov's body. Stepanov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A slow jab from Stepanov misses its intended target.
Zola tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zola throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Zola.
Stepanov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zola avoids it really well and circles away.
Zola tries to counter by closing the distance.
Stepanov tries to bum rush Zola with a series of wild strikes but Zola uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zola looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stepanov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stepanov misses with a lunging right hand
and Zola counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Zola enables Stepanov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Zola manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Zola pulls Stepanov in close to his closed guard and prevents Stepanov from doing any damage or advancing position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stepanov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Zola has Stepanov pulled in close to control his posture.
Stepanov 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.
Stepanov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Stepanov trying to control but Zola is working from the bottom.
Stepanov stays in close to Zola's body and controls the position.
Zola is looking to stand up but Stepanov isn't so interested in that idea.
Stepanov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zola is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Stepanov stopping the sweep attempt from Zola.
Stepanov distracts Zola with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Zola pulls Stepanov in close to his closed guard and prevents Stepanov from doing any damage or advancing position.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Stepanov chips away with some ground and pound.
Stepanov postures up in Zola's guard and throws a big left but Zola blocks it.
Zola is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Stepanov wants to control from the top but Zola keeps moving.
Stepanov throwing strikes from guard but Zola blocks nicely. #ES2#
Zola uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Zola throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Stepanov counter with a right hand.
Zola jabs Stepanov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Stepanov misses with a wild body shot.
Zola looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zola wants to clinch.
Stepanov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T3#
Zola throws a leg kick that is checked
and Stepanov counters with a stiff right hand.
Gorgon Zola seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zola with a nice calf kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Zola misses the target.
Stepanov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stepanov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Zola misses with a low kick.
Zola lands a nice looking body shot.
Zola looks to land a body kick but Stepanov moved away.
Zola swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stepanov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Zola fails in his attempt to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Stepanov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zola has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zola throws a shot to the body.
Zola walks into a left hand.
Stepanov blocks a jab.
Stepanov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T4#
Zola misses with a hook. Stepanov ducked under it nicely.
Zola slips a straight right by Stepanov.
Zola wants to counter the offense by Stepanov and move into the clinch position.
Stepanov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The fighters circling - Zola throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zola stuffs the takedown attempt from Stepanov. Stepanov gets slowly back to his feet.
Stepanov throws a hook but Zola avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stepanov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zola.
Stepanov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Zola throws a jab when Stepanov was well out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Stepanov misses the target.
Decent striking displayed by Zola there.
Zola tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stepanov was well out of range. Poor timing from Zola.
Zola connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stepanov. Stepanov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gorgon Zola showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Zola swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Stepanov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stepanov fails with a takedown attempt.
Zola looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zola scores with a jab. Stepanov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Stepanov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Zola throws a looping overhand right but Stepanov ducks down to avoid it.
Stepanov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zola slips a jab from Stepanov.
Stepanov misses with a double jab.
Zola goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Zola scores with a jab to the body.
Zola throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Stepanov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Zola misses with a hook.
Stepanov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Stepanov throws a poor cross that misses
and Zola counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Zola keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zola scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Zola throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Stepanov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Zola's guard.
Stepanov postures up in Zola's guard and throws a big left but Zola blocks it.
Zola looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stepanov is in close to Zola's body, working some short punches and elbows.#ES2#
Zola manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stepanov misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
A big right from Zola misses.
A jab lands there for Zola.
Nice uppercut lands for Zola. That snapped Stepanov's head back.
Stepanov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Zola throws the left hand but Stepanov avoids the punch easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Stepanov misses the target.
Zola throws a looping overhand right but Stepanov ducks down to avoid it.
Stepanov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Stepanov throws a lazy right hand but Zola sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zola scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice sprawl there from Zola as Stepanov shoots in.
Zola looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Konstantin Stepanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zola dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zola throws a hook to the side of Stepanov's head but Stepanov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stepanov dodges the punch combination from Zola. #T3#
Zola throws a half hearted mid kick.
Konstantin Stepanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zola steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stepanov.
A jab from Stepanov misses.
Zola looks to score with a jab to the body but Stepanov is just out of range.
Stepanov throws a body shot but no joy.
Zola moves in looking to clinch but Stepanov pushes him off.
Zola lands with a right hand.
Stepanov looks to land a left hand but Zola moved out of range nicely.
Stepanov missing with a left hand there. Zola was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stepanov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Stepanov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gorgon Zola is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Zola listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Stepanov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Stepanov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zola fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A left lands for Zola.
Stepanov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zola is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Stepanov cracks Zola with an open hand slap.
Stepanov misses with a looping right.
Stepanov moves out of range as Zola strikes.
Stepanov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stepanov misses with a hook
enabling Zola to counter with a crisp jab.
Zola misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stepanov blocks a jab.
Stepanov throws an overhand right that lands on Zola's shoulder, as Zola tries to avoid the shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gorgon Zola comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Zola 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gorgon Zola!

Gorgon Zola decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

 

Event: GAMMA#901 Turillo v Joosep     
Date:   Jul 03, 2021
#R1#
Kane throws a leg kick but Zola sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kane fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kane scores with a nice right hand.
Kane throws a shot from downtown. Zola moves away and avoids it.
Zola misses with a right hand
and Kane counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zola avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zola was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A slow jab from Kane misses its intended target.
Zola is looking to counter punch.
Zola fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Zola swinging wildly here.
Zola throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zola slips a jab from Kane.
Kane displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zola throws out the jab.
Kane loads up on a big right hand but Zola slips the punch.
Kane misses with a body punch
and Zola counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zola moves forwards but Kane connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T1#
Zola misses with a hook. Kane ducked under it nicely.
Kane misses with a looping right.
Kane throws a body punch but Zola moves out of range.
Zola seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Zola throws a right and a left that Kane avoids nicely.
A big left from Kane misses.
Zola jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kane avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zola ducks under a wild hook from Kane.
Gorgon Zola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zola on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Zola looks for the body kick but Kane saw that one coming.
It seemed like Kane was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kane has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Kane misses with a straight left.
Kane throws the left hand but Zola avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Zola was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Zola misses the jab.
Zola sets himself, and Kane steps forward looking for the clinch! Zola avoids it this time.
Zola misses with a straight left.
Kane circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kane counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Zola throws a shot from downtown. Kane moves away and avoids it.
A low kick lands for Zola.
Kane ducks under a wild hook from Zola.
Zola lands with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zola throws a hook but Kane avoids it easily.
Kane has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Zola.
Zola ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Zola tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kane was well out of range. Poor timing from Zola.
Kane throws a hook to the side of Zola's head but Zola sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zola appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kane uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zola.
Kane scores with a body shot.
Zola looks to land a right hand but Kane moved out of range.
Kane misses with a right hand
letting Zola counter with a right hand. #T3#
Zola slips a jab from Kane.
A combination from Zola does no damage.
Kane slips under a jab.
A nice side step and Kane releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Zola tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zola uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kane has time to react.
Zola just misses with a punch to the body.
Zola closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kane bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It seemed like Kane was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kane misses with a hook.
Kane misses with a straight left.
Zola is looking for a counter combo.
Zola connects with an inside leg kick.
Zola tries to move into range but Kane moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kane scores with a one two! Zola had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zola swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A big left from Kane misses. #T4#
Zola throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kane will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kane has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kane there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kane connects with a good right hand that stumbles Zola. Zola circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Zola misses with a two punch combination.
A low kick from Zola misses
and Zola takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zola rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kane counters with a nice uppercut.
Kane throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Zola counters with a stiff right hand.
Zola bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kane's head.
Zola scores with a nice right hand.
Zola lands a jab to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kane moves away.
Jab by Kane.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Gorgon Zola will probably get the nod.
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#
Zola pushes Kane away with a front kick.
Kane misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zola just misses with a punch to the body.
Zola is looking to clinch.
Gorgon Zola is winning the standup battle so far.
Zola swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kane throws an overhand right that lands on Zola's shoulder, as Zola tries to avoid the shot.
Kane misses with a hook. Zola ducked under it nicely.
Kane wants to slow Zola down by chopping away at his legs.
A slow jab from Kane misses its intended target.
Zola swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Zola lands with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kane throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zola counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kane moves out of range as Zola strikes.
Zola waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kane.
A nice side step and Kane releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kane throws a hook but Zola blocks it.
Zola tries to bum rush Kane with a series of wild strikes but Kane uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T1#
Kane throws a lazy right hand but Zola sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A punch lands to the side of Zola 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kane defending well as Zola loads up on a big left hand.
Kane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zola moves away.
Good leg kick by Zola.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Zola checks a leg kick.
Zola uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kane.
Kane misses with a body punch
and Zola cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zola misses with a left hand
and Kane counters with a stiff right hand.
Kane showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zola.
Kane on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kane throws a leg kick but Zola moved away.#T2#
Kane works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A big right from Zola misses.
Kane moves out of range as Zola strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kane lands a jab to the head.
Zola throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kane's corner calls for a 1-2. Kane obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Zola turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kane moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Zola looks to throw the jab but Kane is out of range.
Kane missing with a left hand there. Zola was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zola just misses with a punch to the body.
Kane unleashes a big counter combination but Zola bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Zola tries to clinch there but Kane circles away.
A swing and a miss from Kane.
Nice body punch from Kane.
Zola misses with a series of wild punches. #T3#
Zola throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kane counters with a nice uppercut.
Kane blocks a jab.
Zola lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kane's sensitive parts.
Kane lands a nice looking body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Kane misses the target.
Zola throws a body kick that misses
and Kane counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Zola scores with a jab.
Good shot there by Kane.
Kane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zola was well out of range. Poor timing from Kane.
Zola misses with a body shot
and Kane connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zola closes the distance and lands a one-two.
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!
Kane throws a good cross that connects. #T4#
A chopping leg kick lands by Zola.
Kane avoids the body shot from Zola.
Zola throws an off balance right hand
and Kane counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kane scores with a shot to the body.
Zola ducks under a wild hook from Kane.
Kane takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zola throws a jab but it's blocked by Kane.
Kane thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kane misses with a hook.
Kane connects with a jab.
Kane takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Zola misses with a hook
and Kane counters with a left and a right that stings Zola. #CUT2#It looks like Gorgon Zola has been cut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice shot lands for Kane.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Kane showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gorgon Zola's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Kane takes a swing at Zola's ribcage but misses.
Kane thumps Zola with a low kick.
Kane uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zola.
Kane on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Zola.
Zola tests Kane's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kane misses the shot to the body.
Zola connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kane. Kane circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kane's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kane tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Zola is able to avoid easily.
Kane misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zola gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kane slips a jab from Zola.
A nice side step and Kane releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kane scores with a jab to the head.
Zola looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nice defenses there by Kane.#T1#
Zola showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kane.
Zola went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Zola swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kane lands with a shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Kane. Beautiful body shot.
Zola throws the left hand but Kane avoids the punch easily.
Kane keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zola looks to throw the jab but Kane is out of range.
Kane looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zola scores with a sloppy right hand. Kane should have avoided that one.
Kane moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kane misses with a wild body shot.
Jab, jab by Zola - just one landing.
Kane falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Zola counter with a right hand. #T2#
Kane throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kane uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zola.
A telegraphed right hand from Zola misses the target.
A little jabbing left from Kane on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kane misses with a left hand
letting Zola counter with a right hand.
Zola misses with a jab to the body
and Kane counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Zola fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kane, pushing him back against the cage.
Zola throws a head punch that misses. #TD2#
Kane lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Zola trying to control here. #SUB2#
Kane seems to be looking for submissions.
Zola tries to kick Kane off but Kane keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Zola wants to control but Kane is keeping busy. #T3#
Kane is looking to take a break and control but Zola is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zola slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Zola keeping full guard, as Kane tries to pass.
Kane engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Zola is trying to keep Kane in close.
Zola keeping moving, preventing Kane from controlling successfully. #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.
Zola wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kane wants to control from the top but Zola keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kane slips under a jab.
A jab from Zola misses.
Kane connects with a body shot.
Zola throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kane steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Zola.
Kane with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Zola to score with a decent uppercut.
Kane bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Zola fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice shot lands for Zola.
Kane avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zola slips a jab from Kane.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Gorgon Zola.
I think Zola has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gorgon Zola!

Gorgon Zola tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

 

Event: GAMMA#896 Papa v Newton     
Date:   May 29, 2021
#R1#
A good leg kick by Cobb.
Zola works the jab nicely.
Zola displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT2#It looks like Tyson Cobb has been cut.
Zola throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cobb.
Cobb misses with a low kick.
Cobb thumps Zola with a low kick.
Cobb scores with a hook.
Cobb lands a jab to the nose.
Zola swings for the body but Cobb moves out of range.
Cobb is looking to counter the offense by Zola and move into the clinch.
Cobb throws a predictable looking body shot
and Zola counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cobb will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cobb throws a hook to the side of Zola's head but Zola sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cobb needs to keep his hands up - Zola had a free shot at his head there.
Zola pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Zola checks a leg kick.
Cobb has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Alpha Brasil in the buildup to the fight.
A low kick from Cobb misses
and Zola counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cobb throws a lazy uppercut
and Zola counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Cobb throws a body shot but no joy.
Cobb will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cobb scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cobb keeps the fight on the outside.
Zola lands a nice shot to the body. #CL2#
Zola gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Zola is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cobb is keeping busy.#BC2#
Zola's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cobb is looking to score with low kicks.
Zola flicks out a counter leg kick but Cobb steps away.
Cobb throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Zola to counter with a crisp jab.
Zola on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cobb. Cobb obviously looking to wear him down.
Zola throws a looping overhand right but Cobb ducks down to avoid it.
Cobb pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cobb on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Zola tests Cobb's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cobb throws a body punch but Zola moves out of range. #T2#
Cobb misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zola.
Cobb lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cobb ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A low kick from Cobb is predictable there
and Zola counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zola is looking to score with low kicks.
Cobb tries to work over Zola's front leg with a kick but Zola checks it.
Cobb checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Cobb tests Zola's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zola tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cobb manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cobb throws the left hand but Zola avoids the punch easily.
Zola moves away from the strike by Cobb.
Zola pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zola tries to move into range but Cobb moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cobb fails to land with a series of punches.
Cobb throws a body shot but no joy.
Zola is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Zola connects with a single shot there.
Zola is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Cobb had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#T3#
Zola misses with a few strikes there.
Zola bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cobb lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zola at a distance.
Zola dodges the punch combination from Cobb.
Cobb misses the body punch
and Zola counters with a straight right hand.
Zola keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Cobb 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Zola just misses with a punch to the body.
Cobb misses with a double jab.
Zola smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Zola takes a jab right on the kisser.
Zola lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zola avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zola throws a hook to the side of Cobb's head but Cobb sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cobb misses with a body shot
and Zola counters with a nice body kick. #T4#
An inside leg kick from Cobb misses.
Zola moves into range and connects with a jab.
A left lands for Cobb.
Zola ducks under a wild hook from Cobb.
Zola moves forwards but Cobb connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cobb throws a head kick that misses.
Cobb slips under a jab.
Zola checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cobb misses with a straight right.
Zola throws out a counter right but Cobb avoids it with no problem.
Cobb misses with a hook.
Zola throws a jab but it's blocked by Cobb.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zola scores with a jab.
Zola has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Zola moves away from the strike by Cobb.
Cobb attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cobb ducks under a wild hook from Zola.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gorgon Zola will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tyson Cobb's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Cobb misses with a looping right.
Zola cracks Cobb with a good jab.
Zola keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cobb.
Gorgon Zola seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zola lands an overhand right.
A punch lands to the side of Zola 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Zola comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Zola connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cobb. Cobb circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cobb comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zola darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cobb throws a lazy uppercut
and Zola cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zola keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sloppy strikes from Zola. Those never looked like landing.
Cobb misses with an uppercut
and Zola counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cobb misses with an uppercut
and Zola counters with a nice body shot.
Zola tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Zola bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cobb's head backwards.#T1#
Zola scores with a three punch combo!
Nice uppercut lands for Cobb. That snapped Zola's head back.
Zola fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cobb on the side of the head.
Cobb fails to land with a series of punches.
Cobb takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cobb misses with a lunging right hand
and Zola counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zola lands a head shot.
Zola misses with a wild body shot.
Zola lands with an overhand left.
A slow jab from Zola misses its intended target.
Zola has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cobb throws an overhand right that lands on Zola's shoulder, as Zola tries to avoid the shot.
Cobb wants to slow Zola down by chopping away at his legs.
A left lands for Zola.
Zola moves out of range as Cobb strikes.
Cobb uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zola.#T2#
Zola loads up on a big right hand but Cobb slips the punch.
Cobb slips under a jab.
A low kick lands for Cobb.
Cobb tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cobb throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cobb throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cobb jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cobb on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Zola, as that shot connected.
Zola scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cobb missing with a left hand there. Zola was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A good leg kick by Cobb.
Zola on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cobb. Cobb obviously looking to wear him down.
Zola misses with the combination. #T3#
Zola has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cobb.
Cobb lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Zola misses with a two punch combination.
Cobb seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Zola avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Zola closes the distance and clinches.
Cobb misses with the head strike.
Cobb looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Cobb working hard to break the clinch.
Cobb takes a shot to the head.
Zola is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Cobb trying to land knees to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zola blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cobb is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Zola misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cobb lands on the inside with an uppercut.
You can see that Zola has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks#BC2#
Zola breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zola misses the jab.#T4#
The fighters circling - Zola throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zola slips under a jab from Cobb.
Zola lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cobb throws a hook but Zola blocks it.
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!
Zola swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cobb.
Cobb is looking to chop away at Zola's legs.
Zola keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zola now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Cobb fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Zola checks it well.
A cross from Cobb lands.
Cobb swinging wildly here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cobb avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zola misses with an uppercut.
Cobb circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cobb seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Cobb throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gorgon Zola showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tyson Cobb's cut.
That's time! Cobb's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Zola takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Zola throws a series of punches but Cobb avoids them all with ease.
Zola doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cobb with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Zola misses with a looping right.
Cobb misses with a straight left.
Zola throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Zola misses with a straight left.
Zola misses with a hook. Cobb ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circling - Cobb throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobb slips a jab and a cross from Zola.
Zola scores with a kick to the body.
Cobb throws a body punch but Zola moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Zola on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cobb takes a swing at Zola's ribcage but misses.
Zola walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T1#
Cobb throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zola misses with a few strikes there.
Zola pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cobb throws a leg kick but Zola moved away.
Zola displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cobb throws out the jab.
Zola lands a nice hook to Cobb's body. Cobb takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cobb uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zola.
Cobb tries to counter by clinching up but Zola breaks away and moves out of range.
A big right from Cobb misses.
Cobb uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zola.
Cobb throws a shot to the body.
Cobb misses with a low kick.
Zola doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Cobb with a hook.
Zola lands a jab to the nose.
Cobb fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zola manages to avoid it.
Zola looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zola moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Cobb slips a jab from Zola.
Zola moves away from the strike by Cobb.
Cobb just misses with a punch to the body.
Zola waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cobb.
Cobb ducks under a wild hook from Zola.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zola takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cobb. Zola does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zola shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Cobb eats them both and turns towards Zola to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Cobb swings for the body but Zola moves out of range.
Cobb misses with an uppercut
and Zola counters with a nice uppercut.
Zola lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Zola misses with an uppercut. Cobb saw that one coming.
Zola ducks under a wild hook from Cobb.
Zola keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Cobb slips a jab from Zola.
Zola misses with the combination.
An inside leg kick lands from Cobb.
The crowd cheers as Zola lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cobb doesn't seem phased though.
Cobb throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zola tests Cobb's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fighters circling - Zola throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A swing and a miss from Zola.
Cobb will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cobb throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Zola to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice shot lands for Zola.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cobb.
Gorgon Zola is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Zola!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zola swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Cobb throws a leg kick but Zola sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cobb steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zola.
Cobb was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cobb tries to move into range but Zola moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cobb misses the shot to the body.
Zola fails to land with a series of punches.
Cobb tries to bum rush Zola with a series of wild strikes but Zola uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tyson Cobb has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cobb avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zola slips a straight right by Cobb.
Zola doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cobb staying out of range there.
Cobb throws a leg kick but Zola moved away.
Cobb throws out a leg kick but Zola moves out of range and Cobb only half commits.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gorgon Zola comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zola has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gorgon Zola!

A less than humble Gorgon Zola misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

 

Event: GAMMA#891 Spud v Wrexham     
Date:   Apr 24, 2021
#R1##TD2#
Stepanov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Zola is trying to control Stepanov's posture but Stepanov avoids it.
Stepanov fails to land a wild elbow strike.
A control attempt from Zola but he's now mounted!
Zola is looking to improve his position but Stepanov isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB2#
Stepanov is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Zola can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Stepanov landing strikes, looking to finish!
Stepanov looking to finish with strikes here!
Stepanov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Stepanov lands a big elbow. #T1#
Zola tries to reverse the position but Stepanov maintains control.
Stepanov landing strikes, looking to finish!
Zola wants to hold on but Stepanov pushes him away.
Stepanov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Stepanov lands a nice shot to the head.
Zola is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Stepanov scoring with strikes but Zola is staying in there.
Stepanov with the ground and pound from mount.
Zola tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Stepanov lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Stepanov thowing shots but they're missing.
My spies in St Petersburg MMA Gym inform me that Stepanov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Stepanov cracks Zola with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Konstantin Stepanov!
A relieved looking Konstantin Stepanov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: GAMMA#886 Falcone v Newton     
Date:   Mar 20, 2021
#R1#
Clark takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Zola misses with a series of wild punches.
Zola misses with a looping left.
Clark throws a hook but Zola avoids it easily.
Zola pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Clark fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A slow jab from Zola misses its intended target.
Clark throws a good cross that connects.
Clark stalks Zola and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Zola's face. Zola staggers backwards, shaken.
Clark lands a nice hook to Zola's body. Zola takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Clark fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zola manages to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clark throws the left hand but Zola avoids the punch easily.
A little feinted left hand from Zola on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Clark pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #KD2#
Clark waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Zola. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Zola to the canvas! Can he finish him!? #CUT2#It looks like Gorgon Zola has been cut.
Zola wants to sweep here but Clark controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Zola looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Clark seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Let's hope that Clark has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Zola 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.
Clark controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zola looking for a sweep. Not yet Zola, not yet. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Clark slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Clark must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Zola is pulling down on Clark's head. It's preventing any offense from Clark, at least for the moment.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Zola throws a leg kick which misses Clark's front leg but catches the back leg as Clark tries to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Clark.
It looked like Zola was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
An inside leg kick lands from Zola.
Zola looks to land a combination but Clark avoids it well.
Zola scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Zola moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Zola takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Zola tries to land a body kick
letting Clark counter with a right hand.
Clark thuds his right hand into Zola's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T3#
Zola jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Zola throws a hook to the side of Clark's head but Clark sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zola uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Clark.
Clark throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zola misses with a head kick.
Clark looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zola displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Clark throws out the jab.
Zola moves forwards but Clark connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Zola throws a poor cross that misses #KD2#
and Clark counters with a left hand that sends Zola to the canvas!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clark slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Zola 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.
Zola looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Clark puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T4#
Zola tries to roll over but Clark keeps him under control.
Clark trying to control the action but Zola is working from the bottom.
Clark lands with a punch from half guard.
Clark seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zola does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Clark slows the pace down in half guard.
Zola is positioning himself well to prevent Clark advancing to mount.
Zola trying to control from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Clark dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gorgon Zola's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Clark stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gorgon Zola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab from Zola.
Clark connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A jab from Clark misses.
Clark throws a jab when Zola was well out of range.
Zola connects with a right hand. Clark shakes it off.
Zola clobbers Clark with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Clark looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zola with a nice cross.
Clark wants to clinch.
Clark misses with a hook to the body
letting Zola counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zola slips a jab and a cross from Clark. #T1#
Zola scores with a decent looking hook.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Zola lands an overhand right.#CL2#
Clark rushes Zola and presses him up against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Zola just misses with a elbow thrown towards Clark's brow.
Clark tries a body shot but Zola blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zola.
Clark lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zola misses with a punch to the body.
Clark misses with a short punch on the inside.
Clark digs a right hand into Zola's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Zola's gas tank.
Zola blocks a body shot from Clark.
Clark throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Zola fails to land.
Clark has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head punch on the inside from Clark fails to land. #BC#
Zola breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice uppercut there from Clark.
Nice shot by Zola.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zola thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Clark rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zola moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Clark throws a hook to the side of Zola's head but Zola sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zola on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Clark throws a shot from downtown. Zola moves away and avoids it.
Clark swings for the body but Zola moves out of range.
Clark sizes up Zola with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A swing and a miss from Clark.
Clark scores with a nice strike.
Zola looks to land a right hand but Clark moved out of range.
Clark misses with a looping left.
Clark on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Zola tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Clark makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T3#
Zola smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Clark misses with an uppercut. Zola saw that one coming.
Zola takes a swing at Clark's ribcage but misses.
Zola connects with a leg kick.
Zola lands with a shot to the body.
Zola thuds his right hand into Clark's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Clark tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zola was well out of range. Poor timing from Clark.
Clark throws a sloppy body shot
and Zola counters with a nice uppercut.
Clark looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Zola throws a hook but Clark avoids it easily.
Clark ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A jab lands there for Clark.
Clark ducks under a wild hook from Zola.#T4#
Clark misses with a hook
enabling Zola to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clark misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zola.
Zola throws a low kick, looking for Clark's leg but Clark calmly moves out of range.
Zola misses the shot to the body.
Clark throws a hook to the side of Zola's head but Zola sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zola lands with an overhand left.
Clark missing with a left hand there. Zola was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zola thows a left - swing and a miss!
Clark fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Zola misses with a looping right.
Clark lands a jab to the head.
Clark walks into a jab.#KD2#
Clark lands a left and a right that sends Zola crashing to the canvas! Clark dives into mount looking to finish!#ROC2#Zola is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Clark showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gorgon Zola's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Zola walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Clark swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Joe Clark!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Joe Clark waved his t-shirt featuring UnderGround Supplements's logo in front of the cameras.

 

Event: GAMMA#882 Newton v Falcone     
Date:   Feb 20, 2021
#R1#
Zola avoids the head kick by Grabber.
Zola throws a poor cross that misses
and Grabber counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zola swinging wildly here.
Zola thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zola walks into a stiff left hand from Grabber.
Grabber fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zola looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Grabber moves out of range of the strikes.
Grabber ducks right into an uppercut from Zola.
A lazy left from Grabber finds it's target.
The fighters circling - Grabber throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zola drops his hands momentarily and Grabber takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grabber throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Zola uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grabber.
Grabber avoids the body shot from Zola.
Grabber is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T1#
Grabber throws an overhand right that lands on Zola's shoulder, as Zola tries to avoid the shot.
Zola misses the jab.
Zola throws a nice looking combination but Grabber bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zola uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grabber.
Grabber throws an off balance right hand
and Zola counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Zola with a jab.
Grabber throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zola sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Grabber misses with a looping right.
A big left from Zola misses.
Zola ducks under a wild hook from Grabber.
Zola lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Grabber closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Zola connects with a nice looking jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grabber dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Zola throws a series of punches but Grabber avoids them all with ease.
Zola misses with a shot to the body
and Grabber counters with a big head kick but Zola shrugs it off.
Zola moves away from the strike by Grabber.
Grabber comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Zola looks winded!
Grabber with a hook.
Zola misses with an uppercut.
Zola moves out of range as Grabber strikes.
Grabber fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A combination from Zola does no damage.
A little feinted left hand from Grabber on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Grabber with a nice cross.
Zola on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT#It looks like Gorgon Zola has been cut.#KD#
Grabber feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Zola sprawling to the canvas! Zola rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Grabber finish him?! #ROC#Zola is rocked!
Grabber throws a looping overhand right but Zola ducks down to avoid it. #KD#
Grabber lands a big right hand that sends Zola crashing to the mat! Grabber stays standing though and waves Zola back to his feet!
Zola is still on wobbly legs! Can Grabber finish him?#T3#
Grabber swats away the attempt to clinch by Zola.
Zola seems to have recovered his senses.
Gorgon Zola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Zola has Grabber up against the cage in a clinch.
Grabber lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zola wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Grabber misses with a short punch on the inside.
I was talking to Grabber's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Zola gets through Grabber's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Grabber pushes Zola back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Grabber - that landed with a thud.
Grabber lands a body punch in the clinch.
Zola stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Grabber tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zola's elbow.
Grabber misses with a punch to the body.
Grabber lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Grabber blocking some punches. #T4#
Grabber lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Grabber keeps control of Zola as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Grabber tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zola's elbow.
Grabber lands a body shot.
Grabber works on Zola's body with a couple of short punches.
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!
A short uppercut from Grabber.
Zola prevents a body shot from Grabber.
Grabber tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Grabber.
Zola fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zola is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Grabber throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Grabber on the inside.
A short right from Zola on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short left from Grabber.
A head punch on the inside from Zola fails to land.
Zola digs a right hand into Grabber's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Grabber's gas tank.
Zola trying to stall but Grabber improves his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Crotch Grabber dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gorgon Zola's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Grabber cracks Zola with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Grabber moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#KD#
Grabber cracks Zola with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Grabber has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Zola to stand back up!
Zola throws a left and a right that both miss
and Grabber counters with a right hand from hell and Zola is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Crotch Grabber!
Crotch Grabber took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.

 

Event: GAMMA#878 Horse v Zola     
Date:   Jan 23, 2021
#R1#
A big left from Zola misses.
Horse throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Zola misses with a straight left.
Zola cracks Horse with a right hand to the side of the head.
Horse throws a body shot but no joy.
Horse swings for the body but Zola moves out of range.
We've been told by Horse's head coaches at Hey Steves Fight Shack that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Zola jabs at Horse's body.
Zola connects with a single shot there.
Horse uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zola.
Horse avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Zola moves into range and clinches up with Horse.#BC2#
Zola breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Horse rushes Zola and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Horse scores with a hook to the body.
Zola will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Horse up against the cage.
Horse tries to throw a body punch but Zola avoids it by throwing Horse back against the cage.
Zola wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC2#
Zola manages to break the clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Horse. That's going to slow Zola down.
Zola tries to move into range but Horse moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Zola on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL#
Zola gets tackled into the cage by Horse. Horse maintains the clinch.
Horse scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Horse blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Zola stalling in the clinch but Horse improves position.
Horse misses with some punches.
Horse misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Zola breaks the clinch.
Horse ducks right into an uppercut from Zola. #T2#
Horse throws a sloppy body shot
and Zola counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zola uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Horse.
A little jabbing left from Zola on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Horse lands a nice shot to the body.
Horse fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zola.
Gorgon Zola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zola throws a jab but it's blocked by Horse.
Horse throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zola steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Horse.
Zola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Horse moves away.#CL2#
Zola gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Horse misses with a hook to the ribs.
Horse struggles to land a body shot inside as Zola controls his hands.
Horse tries a body shot but Zola blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Horse.
Horse lands with a light punch inside.
Still in the clinch, Horse scores with a nice short uppercut.
Zola struggles to land a body shot inside as Horse controls his hands.
Horse misses with a body punch. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zola.
Zola has a couple of punches blocked by Horse.
A short right from Horse on the inside.
Horse lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Horse blocking some punches.
Horse misses with a hook to the ribs.
Horse working aggressively here.
A short right from Zola on the inside. #BC2#
Zola breaks the clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Horse. That's going to slow Zola down.
Horse on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Horse displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zola throws out the jab.
Horse uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zola.
Zola throws a body shot but no joy.
Horse swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zola throws a big shot that misses.
Zola throws a series of punches but Horse moves out of range.
Zola scores with a jab to the jaw.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Horse moves into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Horse.
Horse lands a body shot in the clinch.
Horse can't find room to land a body shot as Zola controls the action.
Horse tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zola's elbow. #BC2#
Zola breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Horse gets a clinch.
Zola tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Horse.
Horse tries to throw a body punch but Zola avoids it by throwing Horse back against the cage.
Zola wants to stall.
A right hand to the body from Zola. #BC2#
Zola breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Horse is looking to wear down Zola with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Zola throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Horse sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Horse tried to score with a low kick but Zola checks it.
Horse throws a body punch but Zola moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Roar Horse will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL#
Horse clinches.
A short right from Horse.
Horse lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zola backwards.
Horse tries to work over Zola's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Horse.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zola.
Zola tries to stall but Horse uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #BC2#
Zola breaks from the clinch.
Horse slips a straight right by Zola.
Horse throws a leg kick but Zola moved away.
Zola looks to land a left hand but Horse moved out of range nicely.
Zola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Horse.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zola throws a jab when Horse was well out of range.
Horse swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
You can see that Zola has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
A left lands for Zola.
Zola steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Horse.#T1#
Zola takes one to the side of the head.
Zola waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Horse.
Zola bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Horse's head backwards.
Horse cracks Zola with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Horse throws a body punch but Zola moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Zola's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Horse scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT#It looks like Gorgon Zola has been cut.
Horse throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Zola might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Zola is breathing heavily.
Zola throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Horse drives through and clinches with Zola against the cage.
Horse makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Horse makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A body shot lands from Horse.
Horse lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Horse is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zola can do to turn this around?
Horse misses with a body punch.
Horse makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
Horse blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Horse lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zola working hard to break the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Horse creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #KD#
Horse drops Zola onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Zola is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#Zola is rocked!
Horse mutters something to Zola before pushing him back against the cage. As Zola comes back towards him, Horse unloads a hook from the very depths of hell that knocks Zola clean out! Oh. My. God. That is some seriously brutal stuff right there! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roar Horse!
Roar Horse retains his super heavyweight title!
A victorious Roar Horse thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: GAMMA#875 Horse v Grabber     
Date:   Jan 02, 2021
#R1#
Steele gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zola.
Zola misses with a wild combination.
Zola avoids the body shot from Steele.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zola! But no joy.
Steele lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zola circles away quickly and effectively.
Steele scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT#It looks like Gorgon Zola has been cut.
Steele misses the shot to the body.
Steele misses with a jab to the body
and Zola counters with a straight right hand.
A shot to the body from Steele misses
and Zola counters with a stiff right hand.
Steele misses with a hook to the body
and Zola counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steele jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Steele throws a lazy uppercut
and Zola connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zola avoids the body shot from Steele.
Zola throws an overhand right that lands on Steele's shoulder, as Steele tries to avoid the shot.
Steele is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zola.
Steele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zola moves away.
Zola only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Zola uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steele.
Steele misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zola.
An inside leg kick from Zola misses.
Zola connects with the punch.
Zola connects with a jab.#T1#
Zola connects with a good right hand that stumbles Steele. Steele circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Steele takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Zola lands a jab-cross combination.
Zola misses with an uppercut
and Steele counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Zola.
Steele misses with a body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Zola as he connects with a hook.
Steele misses with a jab, cross combination.
Steele swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steele looks to score with a jab to the body but Zola is just out of range.
Steele tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zola was well out of range. Poor timing from Steele.
A big left from Zola misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steele swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steele throws a poor cross that misses
and Zola counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jason Steele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steele scores with a crisp jab that stopped Zola in his tracks.
Steele tries to close the distance and clinch but Zola swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Steele's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Steele duly obliges.
Steele looks to throw the jab but Zola is out of range.
Zola lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T2#
A cross from Zola lands.
Jab from Steele.
Zola might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Zola is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Steele.
Steele swinging wildly here.
Steele fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zola looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zola circles away from the clinch attempt.
Good shot there by Steele.
Steele walks into a left hand.
Steele fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Steele swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Zola counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Steele misses with a double jab.
Zola keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zola misses the shot to the body.
Zola takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A jab from Zola does it's job there.
Steele rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zola moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zola has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T3#
Steele closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Zola thuds a left hand into Steele's body.
Zola is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Steele had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steele. Zola does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steele fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zola manages to avoid it.
Zola scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Steele is looking to wear down Zola with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Steele misses with a body shot.
Steele misses with an uppercut. Zola saw that one coming.
Steele misses with a hook to the body
and Zola counters with an inside leg kick.
Steele misses with a jab to the body
and Zola counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Zola with the inside leg kick.
Zola has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Zola keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zola connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Zola cracks Steele with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zola scores with a sloppy right hand. Steele should have avoided that one.
Zola looks to land a left hand but Steele moved out of range nicely.
Zola lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Steele tries to clinch up.
Zola misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T4#
Zola looks to land a combination but Steele avoids it well.
Steele looks to throw the jab but Zola is out of range.
Steele's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zola under the eye.
Zola dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Steele. That did some damage!
Zola avoids the body shot from Steele.
Steele scores with the left hand. Zola knows he should have avoided that one.
Zola scores with a crisp jab that stopped Steele in his tracks.
Steele on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zola. Zola obviously looking to wear him down.
Steele uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Steele tries to clinch there but Zola circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zola! But no joy.
Zola fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Zola throws out a loose jab but Steele uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steele throws a sloppy body shot
and Zola counters with a three punch combo that has Steele backing up. Steele nods at Zola to acknowledge the strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Steele fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Steele gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Zola takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Steele takes one to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gorgon Zola will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gorgon Zola's cut.
That's time! Steele's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A swing and a miss from Steele.
Steele looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zola unleashes a big counter combination but Steele bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Zola sizes up Steele with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A big left from Zola misses.
Steele misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Zola counter with a right hand.
Zola misses with an uppercut. Steele saw that one coming.
A shot to the body from Steele misses
and Zola counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Steele misses the body punch
and Zola counters with a nice uppercut.
Zola gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Steele.
Zola connects with a solid leg kick.
Zola tries to score with a low kick but Steele moves his leg out of the way.
Steele seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Zola pushes Steele up against the cage in a clinch.
Our sources have told us that Steele has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Steele throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Steele looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Steele misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Zola escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zola scores with a nice strike.
Zola bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Steele's head.
Steele has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Zola.
Steele blocks a jab.#T1#
Zola uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Steele.
Steele ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Zola on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Steele throws a lazy right hand but Zola sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Steele throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zola stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Zola is breathing heavily.
Steele looks to score with a jab to the body but Zola is just out of range.
Gorgon Zola seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Steele lands with a cross.
Zola works the jab nicely.
Jab by Zola.
Decent striking displayed by Steele there.
Steele tries to clinch up.
Steele looks to score with a jab to the body but Zola is just out of range.#CL2#
Zola closes the distance and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zola looking to stall.
Zola struggles to land a body shot inside as Steele controls his hands.
Zola throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T2#
Steele misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zola.
Steele lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Steele doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Steele misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steele lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zola backwards. #BC2#
Zola escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Steele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zola moves away.
Zola moves away from the strike by Steele.
Steele rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zola moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Steele misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Steele misses the target.
Zola uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Steele.
Zola clobbers Steele with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Steele misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zola.
Zola throws a hook to the side of Steele's head but Steele sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zola throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Steele closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL#
Steele drives through and clinches with Zola against the cage. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zola.
Steele has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#BC2#
Zola breaks from the clinch.
Zola steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Steele.
A big right from Steele misses.
Zola is looking for the big counter here.
Steele misses with a body shot.
Zola let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Steele misses with a double jab #CL2#
and Zola counters by moving into the clinch.
Zola managing to block the knees to the body from Steele.
Zola wants to stall.
Steele has a couple of punches blocked by Zola.
Steele tries a body shot but Zola blocks it.
Steele tries to land knees in the clinch but Zola avoids the damage to the body.
Steele lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zola is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC2#
Zola escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zola throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #T4#
Zola takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Steele misses with a wild body shot.
Zola steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Steele.
Steele tries to clinch but Zola moves out of range.
Zola misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
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!
Steele with a jab.
Zola with the inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Zola.
Steele throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zola.
A combination from Zola does no damage.
Zola throws out a loose jab but Steele uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zola clobbers Steele with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Zola stuns Steele with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Steele misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zola throws a hook to the side of Steele's head but Steele sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Steele looks to score with a jab to the body but Zola is just out of range.
Steele walks into a stiff left hand from Zola.
A telegraphed right hand from Steele misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Gorgon Zola will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Gorgon Zola's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Zola throws a hook but Steele avoids it easily.
Steele throws a hook but Zola blocks it.
Steele stuns Zola with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Steele throws a series of punches but Zola moves out of range.
Steele throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zola cracks Steele with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Steele throws a body shot but no joy.
Steele throws an off balance right hand
and Zola counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Steele jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zola closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Steele looks to score with a jab to the body but Zola is just out of range.
Zola lands with a cross.
Steele swings for the body but Zola moves out of range.
Zola's jab looks to have found its range, popping Steele under the eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steele tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zola was well out of range. Poor timing from Steele.
Zola is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Steele misses with a jab to the body
and Zola counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zola with a nice cross.#T1#
Steele lands a nice hook to Zola's body. Zola takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Steele throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steele is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Steele looks to score with a jab to the body but Zola is just out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Steele thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zola bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Steele throws a body punch but Zola moves out of range.
Zola connects with a crisp jab.
Steele tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zola paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Steele on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Steele tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zola was well out of range. Poor timing from Steele.
Zola scores with a nice right hand. #CL2#
Zola closes the distance and clinches.
Zola lands with a light punch inside.
Zola lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zola effectively controlling the action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zola.
Zola blocks a body shot from Steele. #T2#
Zola lands with a right to the head.
Zola stalls.
Zola blocks a body shot from Steele.
The referee calls for Zola to work.
Zola scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zola lands a left hand that snaps the head of Steele backwards.
Zola lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Zola escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zola scoring well with a low kick there.
Zola lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A jab from Steele misses.
Zola waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Steele.#CL#
Steele fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zola, pushing him back against the cage.
Steele is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zola is defending well for now.#BC2#
Zola manages to break the clinch.
Steele loads up on a big right hand but Zola slips the punch.#T3#
Zola thuds a left hand into Steele's body.
Steele swings for the body but Zola moves out of range.
Steele misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zola.
Zola doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Steele misses with a body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Zola.
Zola moves away from the strike by Steele.
Zola looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Steele misses with an uppercut.
The crowd cheers as Zola lands an impressive looking overhand right. Steele doesn't seem phased though.
Zola keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zola misses with an uppercut. Steele saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Steele on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Steele misses with a wild body shot.
Steele tests Zola's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Steele fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Steele fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Zola takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gorgon Zola is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zola slips under a jab.
Zola keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Steele scores with a jab to the head.
Zola lands a body shot.
Zola connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steele. Zola does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steele swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Zola to counter with a crisp jab.
Jason Steele has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steele drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Steele misses with a two punch combination.
Steele takes a swing at Zola's ribcage but misses.
Zola feints a jab promting Steele to slip. Zola then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Steele slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Steele throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zola stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slow jab from Zola misses its intended target.
A telegraphed right hand from Zola misses the target.
Steele looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gorgon Zola comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zola has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gorgon Zola!

Gorgon Zola was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

 

Event: GAMMA#872 Manowaru v Horse     
Date:   Dec 12, 2020
#R1#
Zola slips under a jab.
Ruas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zola.
And Ruas tries to counter it with a takedown but Zola pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ruas scores with a crisp jab that stopped Zola in his tracks.
Ruas misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Zola was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zola misses with a series of wild punches.
Ruas moves away from the strike by Zola.
Ruas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zola counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zola throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ruas.
Zola jabs Ruas right on the nose. Ruas blinks but takes it well.
Ruas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zola.
Zola looks to land a left hand but Ruas moved out of range nicely.
Ruas is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ruas scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Zola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ruas takes one to the chin there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ruas throws the left hand but Zola avoids the punch easily.
Zola misses with a looping left.
Zola steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ruas.
Zola was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Zola steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ruas.
Zola blocks a jab.
Zola is looking to counter punch.
Gorgon Zola is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ruas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zola was well out of range. Poor timing from Ruas.
Zola throws a right and a left that Ruas avoids nicely.
Ruas fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zola on the side of the head.
Ruas ducks under a wild hook from Zola.#CL2#
Ruas fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zola, pushing him back against the cage.
Zola stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ruas throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Zola taking a breather.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ruas.
Zola doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zola lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ruas or not.
Zola is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ruas is keeping busy.
Ruas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zola backwards. #T2##BC2#
Ruas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zola lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ruas's sensitive parts.
Ruas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zola moves away.
Ruas just misses with a punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ruas misses with a straight right.
Ruas bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zola's head backwards.
Ruas takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zola dodges the punch combination from Ruas.
Ruas sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Zola throws a body shot but no joy.
Ruas misses with a hook. Zola ducked under it nicely.
Zola takes a swing at Ruas's ribcage but misses.
Zola connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Zola connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Carlos Ruas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruas slips under a jab from Zola.
Ruas listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T3#
Ruas walks into a jab.
No joy there for Ruas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ruas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zola.
Ruas loads up on a big right hand but Zola slips the punch.
Zola takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Zola digs a good body shot into Ruas's ribs.
Ruas's corner calls for a 1-2. Ruas obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Zola waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ruas.
Ruas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zola walks into a straight right hand from Ruas.
Ruas looks to land a right hand but Zola moved out of range.
Ruas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ruas staying out of range there.
Zola misses with a two punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ruas takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ruas lands with a nice body punch.
Ruas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zola.#T4#
Ruas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ruas connects with a good right hand that stumbles Zola. Zola circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#TD2#
Ruas looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Zola desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Ruas wants to pass to mount but Zola is defending the position.
Zola wants to improve his position but Ruas is controlling well.
Zola trying to control here.
Zola is staying active underneath Ruas, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Carlos Ruas will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Ruas looks to throw the jab but Zola is out of range.
Zola scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ruas misses with a looping left.#TD2#
Ruas shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Zola keeping moving, preventing Ruas from controlling successfully.
Ruas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zola swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zola is looking to stand up but Ruas isn't so interested in that idea.
Zola is pulling down on Ruas's head. It's preventing any offense from Ruas, at least for the moment.
Ruas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zola looking to control.
Zola looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ruas is one step ahead there.
Ruas stops Zola from standing up. #T1#
Zola looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zola not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ruas looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruas keeps trying to improve his position.
Ruas is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Zola has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Ruas preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ruas trying to control the position from guard on top but Zola is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ruas shoots in looking for a takedown but Zola manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ruas's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Donk. Zola catches Ruas right on the button with a cross.
Zola jabs Ruas to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ruas misses with a hook.#T2#
Zola looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A chopping leg kick lands by Zola.
Ruas takes one to the side of the head.
Zola throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #TD2#
Ruas shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ruas was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Zola bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
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!
Ruas lands with a nice combination. Zola backs away looking to recover.
Zola swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ruas.
Zola walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ruas with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A jab from Ruas misses.
Zola avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zola lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Zola scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Zola lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #T3#
Ruas takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Zola lands with a shot to the body.
Zola lands with a cross.
Ruas shoots for a double leg takedown but Zola sprawls well. He's pushed Ruas's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ruas comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Zola 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Zola throws a jab when Ruas was well out of range.
Zola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ruas manages to avoid it.
Ruas feints a jab promting Zola to slip. Ruas then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Zola slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Ruas takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Zola scores with a decent looking hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zola is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ruas.
Good work by Ruas as he checks the leg kick.
Ruas needs to keep his hands up - Zola had a free shot at his head there.#T4#
Ruas will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gorgon Zola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Ruas.
Zola throws a lazy right hand but Ruas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ruas throws a jab but it's blocked by Zola.
Zola slips under a jab from Ruas.
Zola uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ruas.
It looked like Zola wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zola takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ruas connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ruas misses with a takedown attempt - Zola sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ruas swings widly with a right hand
and Zola makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Ruas really felt that one!
Ruas slips under a jab from Zola.
Ruas throws the left hand but Zola avoids the punch easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ruas throws a hook but Zola avoids it easily.
Zola swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ruas ducks under a wild hook from Zola.
Ruas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zola keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Gorgon Zola will probably get the nod.
That's time! Zola's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Zola drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Zola scores with a shot to the body.
Zola fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ruas has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Zola lands with a nice combination. Ruas backs away looking to recover.#CUT#It looks like Carlos Ruas has been cut.
Ruas shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zola as he avoids it easily.
Gorgon Zola is winning the standup battle so far.
Ruas misses the shot to the body.
Ruas connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ruas pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Zola back to the cage. Ruas follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Ruas throws a right hand that Zola ducks under and follows up with a left that Zola also avoids with ease.
Ruas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zola moves away.
Zola swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
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!
Sloppy strikes from Zola. Those never looked like landing.
Ruas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zola.
Ruas jabs at Zola's body.
The fighters circling - Ruas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ruas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zola misses the jab.
Zola throws a looping overhand right but Ruas ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Ruas moves out of range as Zola strikes.
Zola bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Zola ducks under a wild hook from Ruas.
Ruas scores with a nice head shot.#CL2#
Ruas gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ruas looking to slow down the pace here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Zola.
Zola lands with a short shot to the head.
Zola tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zola keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ruas's efforts to push away.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zola.
Zola dodges an elbow strike from Ruas.
Ruas is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ruas has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Zola is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gorgon Zola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Ruas.
Zola tries a body shot but Ruas blocks it. #T2#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Zola.#BC2#
Ruas manages to break the clinch.
A punch combination from Zola misses.
Ruas drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Zola defends it well.
Zola swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ruas throws a lazy uppercut
and Zola counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ruas wants to clinch.
Ruas gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Zola counters with a stiff right hand.
Zola ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Ruas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Donk. Ruas catches Zola right on the button with a cross.
Zola takes a jab right on the kisser.
The fighters circling - Ruas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ruas misses with a right hand
letting Zola counter with a right hand. #T3#
Ruas on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice body punch from Zola.
Zola lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ruas dodges the punch combination from Zola.
Ruas walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ruas lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A slow jab from Ruas misses its intended target.
Zola lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ruas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zola.
It looked like Zola wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zola lands a really nice looking cross but Ruas seems unphased.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ruas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zola uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ruas has time to react.
Ruas misses with a straight left.
Ruas tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Zola defends well and Ruas ends up having to push Zola into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T4##TD2#
Ruas decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ruas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ruas seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zola does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Zola controlling the position well.
Zola trying to control from the bottom.
Zola is concentrating on defense, preventing Ruas from advancing position.
Ruas trying to pass the guard but Zola defending well. #SUB2#
Ruas wants to work for an arm triangle but Zola is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Zola gets back to full guard.
Ruas wants to control from the top but Zola keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zola is on top in guard. #REVR#

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gorgon Zola!

Gorgon Zola was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
In defeat, Carlos Ruas stepped up to the mic, saying 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.

 

Event: GAMMA#867 Hiro v Grabber     
Date:   Nov 21, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zola takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Zola throws a right hand that misses
and Gomu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Zola misses with a low kick as Gomu jumps back.
A little jabbing left from Gomu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gomu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Zola avoids the body shot from Gomu.
Gorgon Zola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zola lands with an uppercut that bounces Gomu off the cage and back into range.
Zola keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gomu.
Gomu looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Zola lands a leg kick that knocks Gomu off balance momentarily.
Zola just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zola scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gomu in his tracks. #CL#
Zola closes the distance and pushes Gomu back into the cage.
Zola stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
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!
Gomu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Gomu. #T1##BC#
Zola's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zola stalks Gomu and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gomu's face. Gomu staggers backwards, shaken.
Zola lands a glancing blow to the side of Gomu's head.
Zola throws a lazy right hand but Gomu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gomu doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Zola cracks Gomu with a good jab.
Zola cracks Gomu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gomu ducks under a wild hook from Zola.
Zola looks to score with a jab to the body but Gomu is just out of range.
Gomu is looking to score with low kicks.
Zola throws a hook but Gomu avoids it easily.#CL#
Zola closes the distance and clinches.
Gomu misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Gomu fails to land. #T2#
Zola blocks an elbow strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Gomu breaks from the clinch.
Gomu takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gomu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zola.
Zola is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gomu.
Gomu appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Zola loads up on a big right hand but Gomu slips the punch.
A nice side step and Gomu releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Gomu throws a shot from downtown. Zola moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Zola gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Zola blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gomu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gomu lands a shot to the body.
Gomu has a couple of punches blocked by Zola.
Gomu tries a knee to the head but Zola blocks it.
Zola struggles to land a body shot inside as Gomu controls his hands.
Gomu lands with a short shot to the head.
Gomu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3##BC2#
Gomu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zola throws a shot from downtown. Gomu moves away and avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Gomu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zola fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gomu on the side of the head.
Zola rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gomu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice body kick from Zola.
Gomu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zola.
Gomu doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Zola thumps Gomu with a low kick.
Zola throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gomu counters with a straight right hand.
Zola throws a lazy uppercut
letting Gomu counter with a right hand.
Zola throws a poor cross that misses
and Gomu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gomu cracks Zola with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Gomu.#T4#
Zola avoids the body shot from Gomu.
Zola shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Gomu eats them both and turns towards Zola to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT#It looks like Gomu Gomu has been cut.
Zola throws a hook but Gomu avoids it easily.
Zola throws a series of punches but Gomu moves out of range.
Gomu on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Zola waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gomu.
Zola throws the left hand but Gomu avoids the punch easily.
Gomu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gomu throws a body punch but Zola moves out of range.
Zola uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gomu.
A little feinted left hand from Zola on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gomu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zola was well out of range. Poor timing from Gomu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gorgon Zola dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gomu Gomu's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Gomu takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Gomu has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Zola slips a jab from Gomu.
Zola lands with a nice combination. Gomu backs away looking to recover.
A jab from Gomu misses.
Nice shot by Zola.
Zola works Gomu's body with a nice hook.
Zola tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gomu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gomu digs a good hook to Zola's body.
Zola moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT2#It looks like Gorgon Zola has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gomu throws out a loose jab but Zola uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice cross by Gomu.
Gomu takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T1#
Nice body punch from Gomu.
Gorgon Zola is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Gomu misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Zola.
Gomu throws a lazy head kick
and Zola counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zola jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Zola throws a jab when Gomu was well out of range.
Zola lands a jab to the head.
Zola scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Zola buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Zola lands a leg kick that knocks Gomu off balance momentarily.
A lazy left from Zola finds it's target.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gomu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Zolas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gomu takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A jab from Zola finds it's way through Gomu's defenses.
Zola throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Gomu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Donk. Zola catches Gomu right on the button with a cross.
Gomu throws a big shot that misses.
Zola throws a hook but Gomu avoids it easily.
Zola is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gomu can do to turn this around?
Zola misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gomu! But no joy.
Gomu has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gomu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gomu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Zola.
Zola throws a lazy right hand but Gomu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
Gomu takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Zola scores with a jab. Gomu acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Zola throws an off balance right hand
and Gomu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gomu throws a shot from downtown. Zola moves away and avoids it.
Gomu moves out of range of the body kick.
Zola scores with a sloppy right hand. Gomu should have avoided that one.
Zola throws a series of punches but Gomu moves out of range.
Gomu looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Zola sizes up Gomu with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A nice leg kick from Zola, right into the meat of the thigh.
A swing and a miss from Gomu.
Gomu jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
Zola throws a quick inside leg kick.
Zola misses with a hook. Gomu ducked under it nicely.
Zola tries to clinch but Gomu moves out of range.
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!
Zola avoids the body shot from Gomu.
Zola lands with an uppercut that bounces Gomu off the cage and back into range.
Gomu misses with a head kick.
Gomu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Zola scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gomu misses with a hook.
Zola throws a big shot that misses.
Zola throws a jab but it's blocked by Gomu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gorgon Zola dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Nice cross by Zola.
It looks like Zola has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Gomu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gomu tries to counter by closing the distance.
Gomu slips under a jab from Zola.
Gomu throws a lazy right hand but Zola sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zola appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Zola misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gomu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zola.
Zola throws a shot from downtown. Gomu moves away and avoids it.
Gomu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zola.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zola scores with a sloppy right hand. Gomu should have avoided that one.
Gomu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Zola in his tracks.
Gomu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gomu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zola moves away.#T1#
Zola swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gomu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zola misses with a hook
and Gomu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Zola attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Gomu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zola connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Zola throws a right hand that misses
and Gomu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zola throws a poor cross that misses
and Gomu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gomu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Zola moves out of range as Gomu strikes.
Zola swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zola throws a hook but Gomu blocks it.
Gomu appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gomu misses with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Gomu.
Gomu Gomu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Zola takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zola throws a right and a left that both miss.
A nice side step and Gomu releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Zola uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gomu.
Zola swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gomu throws a big counter head kick but Zola avoids it with no problem.
Gomu throws a hook to the side of Zola's head but Zola sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zola misses with a straight right.
A good leg kick by Zola.
Zola scores with the left hand. Gomu knows he should have avoided that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gomu. Zola does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Zola takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Zola scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T3#
Gomu takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Zola throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zola defending well as Gomu loads up on a big left hand.
Zola is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gomu.
Zola lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A good leg kick by Zola.
Gomu misses the jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Zola misses its target.
Zola tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Gomu to counter with a crisp jab.
Gomu on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Gorgon Zola is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Nice shot lands for Zola.
Zola lands a jab to the head.
That kick from Zola tenderised Gomu's leg. Gomu is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice defenses there by Gomu.
Zola swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gomu throws a shot from downtown. Zola moves away and avoids it.
Zola misses with a right hand
and Gomu counters with a two punch combo.
Gomu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gomu follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Zola scores with a jab. Gomu acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gomu takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gorgon Zola showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Zola, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gorgon Zola!

In his post fight interview, Gorgon Zola started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: GAMMA#861 Manowaru v Ruas     
Date:   Oct 24, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zola displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Norris throws out the jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Norris checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Norris now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Norris dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Norris misses with a looping right.
Norris looks to score with a jab to the body but Zola is just out of range.
Norris ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
Norris moves into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Zola scores with a nice short uppercut.
Norris throws an elbow that misses.
Zola lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Norris backwards.
Zola manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A left hand lands to the body for Norris.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zola doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Zola pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Norris getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Norris swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Norris defending well as Zola loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Norris misses with a shot to the body
and Zola counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Zola ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Norris connects with an inside leg kick.
Zola misses the jab.
Norris swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Norris lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Zola slips a jab from Norris.
Nice defenses there by Norris.
Norris tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zola paws at him with a jab and circles away.
As Norris looks to move away, Zola throws a big counter combo but Norris just gets out of the way.
Norris chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Zola avoids a kick to the body.
Norris misses with a leg kick.
Norris throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Zola misses with a looping left.
Norris keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zola scores with a nice strike.
Zola uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Norris.
Zola fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Norris.#T2#
Zola looks to land a combination but Norris avoids it well.
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!
Norris slips a jab from Zola.
Zola blocks a leg kick.
Norris moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Norris walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Zola checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Norris checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Zola sizes up Norris with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Norris tries to clinch there but Zola circles away.
Zola loads up on a big right hand but Norris slips the punch.
A punch combination from Norris misses.
Zola lands with a right hand.
Norris getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Zola bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zola avoids the head kick by Norris.
Norris misses with a low kick.
Norris throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Norris tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zola paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A bone on bone clash there as Zola blocks the leg kick.
Norris with a nice cross.
A slow jab from Norris misses its intended target.
The fighters circling - Zola throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Norris flicks out a counter leg kick but Zola steps away.
Norris is looking to score with low kicks.
Norris digs a good hook to Zola's body.
Norris takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Zola checks a leg kick.
Norris lands a nice looking kick to the body. Zola takes a step back to recover.
Zola lands a nice shot to the body.
Zola cracks Norris with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Zola throws a jab when Norris was well out of range.
A big right from Zola misses.
Norris lands a nice hook to Zola's body. Zola takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zola thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
Zola misses with a looping left.
Norris uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zola.
Norris lands a jab-cross combination.
Zola checks the leg kick.
Norris finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Norris misses with a body kick.
Zola's jab looks to have found its range, popping Norris under the eye.
Zola swats away the attempt to clinch by Norris.
Norris swings away with a body shot that misses
and Zola counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Norris moves into the clinch.#BC#
Zola breaks the clinch.
Norris has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Norris throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Zola fires out a quick counter leg kick but Norris just manages to avoid it.
Norris staying out of range there.
Zola throws an overhand right that lands on Norris's shoulder, as Norris tries to avoid the shot.
Zola stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Norris.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Gorgon Zola will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Norris swings for the body but Zola moves out of range.
Zola checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Zola checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Norris is looking to land body kicks.
Zola misses with a two punch combination.
Norris dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zola throws a good cross that connects.
Norris throws a nice outside leg kick.
Zola throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Norris sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Norris throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Zola looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Zola avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slow jab from Zola misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good shot there by Zola.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zola looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zola throws a looping overhand right but Norris ducks down to avoid it.
A low kick from Norris is predictable there
and Zola counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Gorgon Zola is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Zola looks to land a combination but Norris avoids it well.
Zola sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Norris tries to clinch up.
Norris misses with a looping left.
Norris misses with a few strikes there.
Norris thuds a left hand into Zola's body.
Norris attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Zola doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Norris steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zola.
The fighters circling - Zola throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zola throws a nice looking combination but Norris bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Norris uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zola.
Norris connects with a single shot there.
Norris scoring well with a low kick there.
A shot to the liver by Norris. Beautiful body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Norris tries a head kick but it misses. #T2#
Zola throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Norris throws a big shot that misses.
Zola misses with the combination.
Norris jabs at Zola's body.
Zola throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zola darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Norris feints and then cracks Zola's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zola down.
A big left from Zola misses.
Norris uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zola.
Zola waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Norris.
Zola avoids a kick to the body.
Norris lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zola at a distance.
Norris thows a left - swing and a miss!
Norris is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zola. #T3#
Zola lands a nice leg kick that just misses Norris's sensitive parts.
Zola throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Norris sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zola keeps the fight on the outside.
A little feinted left hand from Zola on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zola misses with a body shot.
Norris with a jab.
Norris closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Zola blocks a leg kick.
A good leg kick by Norris.
Norris throws a good cross that connects.
Zola is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Zola with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Norris blocks a jab.
Norris looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zola will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Norris on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Norris misses with a low kick. #T4#
Norris lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sloppy strikes from Zola. Those never looked like landing.
Zola throws an overhand right that lands on Norris's shoulder, as Norris tries to avoid the shot.
A nice leg kick from Norris, right into the meat of the thigh.
That kick from Norris tenderised Zola's leg. Zola is trying to keep his angry face on.
Norris digs a good hook to Zola's body.
Zola uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Norris.
Norris lands a jab to Zola's midsection.
Norris buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Norris misses with a hook
enabling Zola to counter with a crisp jab.
Norris tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Norris ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Zola throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Norris moves out of range as Zola strikes.
Norris is looking to clinch but Zola is avoiding it.
A lazy left from Zola finds it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mason Norris will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Zola swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Norris is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Zola rather than just go for the knockout.
Zola checks a low kick from Norris.
Norris stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Zola misses with a hook.
Norris throws a looping overhand right but Zola ducks down to avoid it.
Norris is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Zola lands with a hook. Norris tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Zola drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Zola ducks right into an uppercut from Norris.
Zola swats away the attempt to clinch by Norris.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norris throws a push kick but Zola slaps the foot to one side.
Zola is looking to counter punch.
Zola misses with a low kick.
Norris scores with a nice body kick.
Zola uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Norris.
Nice shot lands for Norris.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zola misses with a hook.#T1#
Norris moves away from the strike by Zola.
Zola needs to keep his hands up - Norris had a free shot at his head there.#CL2#
Norris gets a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Norris.
Norris lands a body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Norris fails to land.
Norris is trying to maintain a safe position but Zola gets an underhook and turns Norris into the cage.
Norris working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Zola is trying to maintain a safe position but Norris gets an underhook and turns Zola into the cage.
Zola effectively controlling the action here.#BC#
Zola breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Norris scoring well with a low kick there.
Norris circles away from the clinch attempt.
Norris tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Norris pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T2#
Norris with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Zola throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Norris throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
That kick from Norris tenderised Zola's leg. Zola is trying to keep his angry face on.
Zola takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Zola avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Zola thows a left - swing and a miss!
Norris slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Zola connects with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zola. Norris does a little dance to reset his feet.
Norris rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zola moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2#
Norris moves into the clinch successfully.
Nice elbow from Norris.
Zola takes an elbow to the temple.
Zola misses with some punches.
Zola tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
A right handed body shot lands from Norris.
Norris is looking to control Zola's arms but Zola gets an underhook and turns him. Now Norris has his back to the cage. #BC2#
Norris pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Norris is looking to clinch but Zola is avoiding it.
Norris misses with a few strikes there.
Zola checks a low kick from Norris.
It looked like Zola wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Norris looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Norris with a jab.
Zola throws a series of punches but Norris moves out of range.
Norris connects with a right hand. Zola shakes it off.
Norris lands with a nice body punch.
A leg kick checked by Zola.
Zola connects with a right hand. Norris shakes it off.
Zola is looking to clinch but Norris is avoiding it.
An inside leg kick from Norris misses.
Norris steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zola.#T4#
Zola uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Norris.
Norris connects with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Norris connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Zola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Norris.
Zola tries to score with a low kick but Norris moves his leg out of the way.
Norris throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zola throws a looping overhand right but Norris ducks down to avoid it.
Norris throws a wild body kick that Zola sees coming a mile off.
It appears Zola was looking to counter with a kick there.
Norris looks to score with a jab to the body but Zola is just out of range.
Norris throws a series of punches but Zola moves out of range.
Norris takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Norris tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Zola counter with a right hand.
Norris throws a sloppy head kick and Zola moves out of range easily.
Zola throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Norris counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Norris throws a leg kick which misses Zola's front leg but catches the back leg as Zola tries to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mason Norris comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Norris has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mason Norris!

After the fight, Mason Norris 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.

 

Event: GAMMA#857 Grubber v Hiro     
Date:   Oct 03, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zola lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Krieg at a distance.
Krieg misses with the combination.
Krieg shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Zola eats them both and turns towards Krieg to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT2#It looks like Gorgon Zola has been cut.
Zola misses with a looping right.
Krieg bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zola buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Krieg throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zola slips a jab and a cross from Krieg.
Zola appears to be looking for a big counter.
Zola with a nice cross.
Krieg has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Krieg throws a combination that misses
and Zola connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Blitz Krieg has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zola throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zola slips a jab and a cross from Krieg.
Zola clobbers Krieg with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Krieg swinging wildly here.
Blitz Krieg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krieg throws a right and a left that both miss.
Krieg throws a right and a left that Zola avoids nicely.
Krieg throws a right and a left that Zola avoids nicely.
Zola thinks about countering with a head kick.
Zola pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zola connects with a jab.#T1#
Zola slips a jab and a cross from Krieg.
Nice body punch from Zola.
Krieg swinging wildly here. #CL#
Zola gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Zola's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A big right from Zola misses.
Zola avoids a punch combination nicely.
Krieg misses with a double jab
and Zola counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Krieg fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Krieg walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Krieg ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Krieg has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Krieg there as he acknowledges the shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zola scores with a nice strike.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Zola.
Zola avoids a punch combination nicely. #T2#
Zola works Krieg's body with a nice hook.
Krieg throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zola counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
No joy there for Krieg, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zola is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Krieg rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zola moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A little feinted left hand from Zola on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Krieg swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Zola counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Krieg looks winded!
Krieg throws a right and a left that Zola avoids nicely.
Krieg displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zola throws out the jab.
It looks like Zola has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Zola lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Zola keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Krieg showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zola.
Krieg swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Zola counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zola is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Krieg rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zola moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Krieg misses with a series of wild punches.
Zola throws a quick inside leg kick.
Krieg falls off balance throwing a combination #CL#
and Zola counters by moving into the clinch. #T3#
Krieg tries a body shot but Zola blocks it.
Krieg has a couple of punches blocked by Zola.
Zola is struggling to control the position.
Zola scores with a nice hook to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Zola - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Zola lands an uppercut.
The referee calls for Zola to work.
Zola slows down the pace here. #BC#
Zola pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Krieg throws a combination that misses
and Zola connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Krieg avoids a punch combination nicely.
Krieg throws a right hand that Zola ducks under and follows up with a left that Zola also avoids with ease.
Krieg fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Krieg uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zola.
Zola cracks Krieg with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T4#
Krieg avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Krieg misses with a series of wild punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Krieg misses with a double jab
and Zola counters with an outside leg kick.
Zola misses with a straight left.
Zola misses with a looping right.
Krieg misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zola swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Krieg displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Krieg misses with a combination
and Zola counters with a nice uppercut.
Zola misses with an uppercut. Krieg saw that one coming.#CL#
Zola forces Krieg back against the cage and clinches.
Krieg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
Zola pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Krieg misses with a double jab
letting Zola counter with a right hand.
Krieg throws a nice looking combination but Zola bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A jab from Zola does it's job there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gorgon Zola dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Krieg lands a jab-cross combination.
Nice cross by Zola.
Krieg misses with the combination.
Blitz Krieg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some wild striking there from Krieg.
Krieg throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gorgon Zola is winning the standup battle so far.
Krieg misses with a combination #CL#
and Zola counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Zola.
Krieg misses with a punch on the inside.
Krieg is trying to push Zola away but Zola has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Krieg working aggressively here.
Krieg tries to throw a body punch but Zola avoids it by throwing Krieg back against the cage.
Good body shot from Zola.
Zola lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Krieg tries to work over Zola's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zola pushes Krieg back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zola softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Krieg is breathing heavily.
Krieg throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Zola just leaning against Krieg, taking a breather.
Zola effectively controlling the action here.#T1#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Zola.
Krieg tries to work over Zola's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nice body punch from Zola - that landed with a thud.
Zola scores with a shoulder strike.
Zola has Krieg pressed against the cage.
A short right from Zola on the inside.
Zola just leaning against Krieg, taking a breather.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Zola.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Gorgon Zola.
Some wild striking there from Zola.
Krieg misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zola misses with an uppercut.
Krieg is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Zola swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zola fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Krieg on the side of the head.
Zola listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Krieg!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Krieg throws a series of punches but Zola avoids them all with ease.
Zola tries to bum rush Krieg with a series of wild strikes but Krieg uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T2#
Krieg throws a combination that misses
and Zola makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Zola takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice uppercut there from Zola.
Krieg throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Krieg's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Zola connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Krieg scrambles back to his feet.
Krieg displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zola throws out the jab.
Krieg throws a combination that misses
and Zola counters with a slapping leg kick.
Zola digs a good hook to Krieg's body.
Zola catches Krieg with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Krieg throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Krieg takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CUT#That has opened up Blitz Krieg's cut even more.
Zola connects with a nice looking jab.
Krieg fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zola connects with a looping right hand.
Zola throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A slow jab from Zola misses its intended target.
Krieg will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T3#
Krieg misses with a jab, cross combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Zola misses the target.
Zola stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Zola tests Krieg's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Krieg will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zola scoring well with a low kick there.
Zola misses with a straight right.
Krieg misses with a series of wild punches.
Krieg blocks a jab.
Zola bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Krieg's head backwards.
No joy there for Krieg, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Krieg throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Zola counters with a nice uppercut.
Krieg has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Zola misses with a few strikes there.
Zola connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Krieg needs to keep his hands up - Zola had a free shot at his head there.
Donk. Zola catches Krieg right on the button with a cross.#T4#
Krieg throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zola throws a jab when Krieg was well out of range.
Krieg moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Zola misses.
Krieg misses with a series of wild punches.
Zola is looking for a counter combo.
Nice defenses there by Krieg.
Krieg lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zola circles away quickly and effectively.
Krieg misses with a double jab.
Zola seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Krieg throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Zola counters with a straight right hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zola. That's going to slow Krieg down.
Krieg tries to bum rush Zola with a series of wild strikes but Zola uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zola fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice body punch from Zola.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Krieg walks into a left hand.
Zola swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Krieg ducks under a wild hook from Zola.
Zola feints and then cracks Krieg's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Krieg down.
Zola misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gorgon Zola dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Krieg throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Krieg ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Zola rushes Krieg and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Zola holding his opponent close, against the cage. #BC#
Zola breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Krieg throws a nice looking combination but Zola bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A big left from Zola misses.
Krieg unleashes a big counter combination but Zola bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Good exchange - Zola coming out on top.
Krieg shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Zola eats them both and turns towards Krieg to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Krieg throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zola.
Zola is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Krieg can do to turn this around?
Zola cracks Krieg with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Zola swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zola swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Krieg unleashes a big counter combination but Zola bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krieg steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zola.
Krieg misses with a two punch combination.
Some wild striking there from Krieg. #CL#
Zola has taken the fight to the clinch.
Krieg takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Zola lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Krieg backwards.
Zola lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Zola breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zola throws a nice inside leg kick.
Zola dips to his left and cracks Krieg with an uppercut!#CUT#The cut above Blitz Krieg's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Krieg's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Krieg misses with a jab, cross combination.
Krieg lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zola circles away quickly and effectively.
Krieg misses with a double jab
enabling Zola to counter with a crisp jab.
Krieg throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zola was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zola scores with a nice strike.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Zola.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zola scores with a crisp jab that stopped Krieg in his tracks.
Good exchange - Zola coming out on top.#ROC#Krieg is rocked!
Zola looks to land a combination. Krieg sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Krieg is still on wobbly legs! Can Zola finish him?
Krieg on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT#Blitz Krieg's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Zola looks to land a left hand but Krieg moved out of range nicely.
Blitz Krieg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Zola lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jab from Zola.
Krieg misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zola feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Krieg lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zola circles away quickly and effectively.
Zola closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Krieg stalks Zola and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Zola's face. Zola staggers backwards, shaken.
Zola throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Krieg throws a counter combo.
Zola missing with a left hand there. Krieg was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zola lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Krieg goes down and covers up as Zola starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gorgon Zola!
Gorgon Zola bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Blitz Krieg spoke after the fight, saying 'I might have lost the fight but I haven't lost the war! I will seek vengeance!'.

 

Event: GC 362 Moonlight Battlefield     
Date:   Aug 29, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hiko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zola moves away.
Zola rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hiko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hiko misses with an uppercut.
Gorgon Zola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zola throws a shot from downtown. Hiko moves away and avoids it.
Hiko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zola.
Hiko looks to land a left hand but Zola moved out of range nicely.
Zola loads up on a big right hand but Hiko slips the punch.
Zola scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hiko throws a body punch but Zola moves out of range.
Zola looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hiko throws a leg kick but Zola sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hiko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zola.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiko tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zola lands a jab to Hiko's midsection.
Zola throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zola misses with a two punch combination.
Hiko shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Zola eats them both and turns towards Hiko to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#T1#
Zola throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A solid leg kick lands there for Zola.
Hiko on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL2#
Zola darts in and clinches Hiko up against the cage.
Zola digs a right hand into Hiko's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hiko's gas tank.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hiko. #BC2#
Zola pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hiko walks into a left hand.
Zola throws a big shot that misses.
Zola throws a lazy right hand but Hiko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zola keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hiko shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zola sprawls well. Zola wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hiko gets slowly back to his feet.
Hiko ducks under a wild hook from Zola.
Hiko feinted with a counter takedown.#T2#
Zola slips a jab from Hiko.
Hiko lands a nice looking body shot.
A slow jab from Hiko misses its intended target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zola swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hiko feinted with a counter takedown.
Hiko's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Zola connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hiko scrambles back to his feet.
Zola moves out of range of the leg kick from Hiko.
Zola throws a shot from downtown. Hiko moves away and avoids it.
Zola checks the leg kick.
Gorgon Zola is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zola lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hiko circles away quickly and effectively.
Zola throws a series of punches but Hiko moves out of range.
Hiko slips a jab from Zola.
Hiko looks to land a left hand but Zola moved out of range nicely.
Zola misses the jab.
Hiko pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Zola swinging wildly here.
Hiko uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hiko scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hiko moves out of range as Zola strikes.
Zola fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zola misses with a straight right.
Hiko cracks a nice hook into Zola's ribs.
Zola tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zola takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hiko misses with a combination
and Zola cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hiko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zola.
Hiko blocks a jab.#T4#
Zola misses with a two punch combination.
Zola throws a nice looking combination but Hiko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zola keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd cheers as Hiko lands an impressive looking overhand right. Zola doesn't seem phased though.
The fighters circling - Zola throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hiko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zola.
Hiko cracks Zola with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hiko walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Zola checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hiko thows a leg kick but Zola checks it
and Zola counters with a nice leg kick.
Zola cracks a nice hook into Hiko's ribs.
Zola avoids the body shot from Hiko.
Hiko looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Zola appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aki Hiko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hiko takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gorgon Zola dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Hiko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hiko avoids the body shot from Zola.
Zola staying out of range there.
Hiko looks for a takedown but Zola sprawls well.
Zola avoids the body shot from Hiko.
Hiko takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zola tries to clinch up.
Zola throws a looping overhand right but Hiko ducks down to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Hiko misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zola moves away.
Hiko scores with a jab.
Zola moves away from the strike by Hiko.
Hiko looks to score with a jab to the body but Zola is just out of range.
A slow jab from Zola misses its intended target. #T1#
Zola dips to his left and cracks Hiko with an uppercut!
Hiko slips a straight right by Zola.
Hiko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hiko or perhaps it was just good defense by Zola, which made it look bad.
Hiko moves forwards but Zola connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Zola ducks under a wild hook from Hiko.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zola! But no joy.
Zola tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hiko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hiko connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Zola cracks Hiko with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Zola throws a hook to the side of Hiko's head but Hiko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hiko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zola lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hiko walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T2#
Hiko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zola.
Gorgon Zola seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zola takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hiko moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Zola wants to clinch up but Hiko keeps it at a distance.
Hiko shoots in looking for a takedown. Zola tries to sprawl out of it but Hiko keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Zola manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aki Hiko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zola throws an overhand right that lands on Hiko's shoulder, as Hiko tries to avoid the shot.
Hiko moves out of range as Zola strikes.
Hiko really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Zola avoids the body shot from Hiko.
Hiko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zola.
Zola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hiko manages to avoid it.
Hiko half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Zola throws a nice looking combination but Hiko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hiko throws a right and a left that both miss.#T3#
Hiko with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hiko.
Hiko blocks a jab.
Hiko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zola.
Zola looks to land a right hand but Hiko moved out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hiko. Zola does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zola needs to keep his hands up - Hiko had a free shot at his head there.
Hiko lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Zola connects with a body shot that sends Hiko's belly button to the back.
Zola keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hiko misses with a two punch combination.
Zola throws an overhand right that lands on Hiko's shoulder, as Hiko tries to avoid the shot.
A little feinted left hand from Hiko on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zola will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hiko drops down looking for a counter takedown but Zola sprawls and moves away.#T4#
Hiko is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zola sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zola throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hiko staying out of range there.
Hiko connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hiko ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Zola scores with a leg kick.
Zola on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Zola misses with a hook. Hiko ducked under it nicely.
Zola throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #TD#
Hiko drives through with a takedown into Zola's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES2#
Zola has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Hiko has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hiko tries for a takedown. No joy. #BC2#
Zola breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zola misses with the combination.
Hiko appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gorgon Zola 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 eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Zola uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hiko.
Zola throws a lazy right hand but Hiko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zola takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Zola avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zola lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hiko's sensitive parts.
Zola checks a low kick from Hiko.
Zola looks to land a right hand but Hiko moved out of range.
Hiko connects with a nice looking jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zola misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Hiko decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Zola's guard.
Hiko is standing up over Zola. Zola looks to escape but Hiko dives into side control. #REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hiko in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Zola holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.#T1#
Zola takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Hiko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zola keeps working.
Hiko in side control, throwing shots but Zola defends.
What's Zola going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Zola takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Zola is looking for a sweep.
Zola gets back to half guard.
Zola is trying to get back to full guard.
Aki Hiko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zola works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hiko throws an elbow that misses. Zola uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hiko's guard. Nice move by Zola!#REVB#
Hiko has Zola pulled in close to control his posture. #T2##SU2#
Zola stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Zola throws out a powerful jab.
Zola cracks Hiko with a good jab.
Zola defending well as Hiko loads up on a big left hand.
Zola looks to throw the jab but Hiko is out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Zola.
Hiko shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Zola eats them both and turns towards Hiko to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hiko drops his hands momentarily and Zola takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hiko throws a hook but Zola avoids it easily.
Hiko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zola moves away.#T3#
Zola misses the jab.
Nice defenses there by Hiko.
Hiko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zola as he avoids it easily.
Hiko bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Zola's head.
A bone on bone clash there as Zola blocks the leg kick.
Hiko darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hiko misses with an uppercut.
Zola lands with an overhand left.
Zola misses with a body shot.
Hiko connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hiko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zola connects with a looping right hand.
Zola looks to land a right hand but Hiko moved out of range.
A big right from Zola misses.
Aki Hiko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gorgon Zola is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Hiko throws a series of strikes that have Zola backpedaling.
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!
Hiko fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Zola misses with a wild combination.
Hiko attempts a counter takedown but Zola avoids it well and moves away.
Zola thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hiko attempts a counter takedown but Zola avoids it well and moves away.
Hiko gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hiko tried to score with a low kick but Zola checks it.
Zola misses with a two punch combination.
Hiko misses with a hook. Zola ducked under it nicely.
Zola throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hiko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hiko attempts a counter takedown but Zola avoids it well and moves away.
Zola scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hiko moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Aki Hiko.
I think Zola 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gorgon Zola!

In his post fight interview, Gorgon Zola started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: GC 359 Krieg vs Ruas     
Date:   Aug 08, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nickels tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nickels connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nickels throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zola.
Zola raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Nickels thuds a left hand into Zola's body.
A punch lands to the side of Zola 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Zola swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zola lands a body shot.
Zola will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Zola misses the shot to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nickels.
Nickels pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nickels misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zola lands with a cross. #CL#
Nickels has taken the fight to the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Zola pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nickels misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nickels takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T1#
Nickels swinging wildly here.
Zola misses with a wild body shot.
Zola catches Nickels with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Zola lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Zola avoids the head kick by Nickels.
Zola stalks Nickels and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nickels's face. Nickels staggers backwards, shaken.
Zola slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Zola misses with a wild body shot.
Nickels takes a jab right on the kisser.
A slow jab from Zola misses its intended target.
Nickels does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A big left from Zola misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zola missing with a left hand there. Nickels was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zola tries to score with a low kick but Nickels moves his leg out of the way.
Zola moves out of range of the body kick from Nickels.
Zola looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Nickels swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zola misses the jab.#TD#
Nickels gets a takedown into half guard.
Nickels controlling the pace.
Zola gets back to full guard.
Zola pulls Nickels in close to prevent any damage.
Zola wants to sweep here but Nickels controlling him for the moment.
Nickels trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nickels is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3#
Zola keeping moving, preventing Nickels from controlling successfully.
Nickels content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nickels scoring with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zola avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zola manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nickels manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Zola is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Zola wanted to stand there but Nickels had control of the position. #T4#
Nickels wants to sweep here but Zola controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nickels can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Zola controls the pace.
Nickels looking for a sweep. Not yet Nickels, not yet.
Zola engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gorgon Zola will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Zola throws an off balance right hand
and Nickels counters with a right hand to the body.
Zola has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Nickels lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice uppercut there from Zola.#CL#
Nickels moves into range and clinches up with Zola.
Nickels pushes off an throws an elbow but Zola leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Zola throws a head punch that misses.
Nickels blocks an uppercut.
Zola is trying to break free.
Nickels blocking some punches.
Zola swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nickels lands a hook that snaps the head of Zola backwards.
Zola takes an elbow to the temple.
Nickels pushes off an throws an elbow but Zola leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nickels misses with an elbow over the top.
Zola is trying to maintain a safe position but Nickels gets an underhook and turns Zola into the cage.
Zola scores with a nice hook to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zola gets underhooks to prevent Nickels's takedown attempt.
Zola will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Nickels up against the cage.
Nickels misses with some punches. #T1#
Nickels being controlled against the cage.
Nickels throws an elbow but it misses.
Zola tries to stall but Nickels uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #BC2#
Zola pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zola throws a lazy right hand but Nickels sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nickels uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zola.
A lazy left from Nickels finds it's target.#CUT#It looks like Gorgon Zola has been cut.
Zola lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Zola paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nickels looks to throw a body kick
and Zola counters with a thumping low kick.
Nickels tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zola manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A right-left combo lands from Nickels.
Nickels pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Zola goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
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!
Some wild striking there from Zola. #T2#
Zola motions for Nickels to come forward. Zola throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zola ducks right into an uppercut from Nickels.
Zola thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nickels throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice straight punches there by Zola. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Zola.
Nickels misses with a looping left.
Nickels swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Zola.
Nickels tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zola was well out of range. Poor timing from Nickels.
Nickels lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zola at a distance.
A thudding body kick lands there by Nickels!
Zola keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nickels.#TD#
Nickels shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Zola napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Nickels working away.#T3#
Nickels is looking to take a break and control but Zola is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zola tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nickels wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Nickels is looking to take a break and control but Zola is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zola takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Zola parries the strikes from Nickels easily there. Nickels is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Zola to escape.
Nickels has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Zola is looking to reverse the position.
Nickels is working Zola over with some ground and pound from side control.
Zola gets back to half guard.
Nickels is trying to control. Zola wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jimmy Nickels overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zola is controlling Nickels's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Zola gets full guard.#T4#
Nickels postures up.
Zola has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Zola keeping moving, preventing Nickels from controlling successfully.
Zola preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Zola 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#
Zola keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Nickels makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nickels.
Zola is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jimmy Nickels will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gorgon Zola's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Nickels throws a push kick but Zola slaps the foot to one side.
Nickels throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nickels tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Zola counters with a stiff right hand.
Nickels tries to clinch but Zola moves away
and Zola counters with a two punch combo.
Nickels misses with a two punch combination.
Nickels keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zola.
The crowd cheers as Zola lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nickels doesn't seem phased though.
Zola throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd cheers as Zola lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nickels doesn't seem phased though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zola uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nickels has time to react.
Nickels uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zola.
Nickels scores with a nice right hand.
Zola lands a nice shot that snaps Nickels's head back.
Zola scores with a three punch combo!
Nickels throws the kick towards the body but Zola avoids it.
Zola lands a nice looking body shot. #T1#
Nickels tests Zola's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nickels throws a head kick that misses.
Zola is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Zola misses with a wild combination.
Nickels takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Zola throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nickels sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zola misses with a straight right.
Nickels is looking for a counter combo.
Zola throws a poor cross that misses
and Nickels counters with a nice uppercut.
Nickels throws a hook to the side of Zola's head but Zola sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nickels fails in his attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Zola misses the target.
Zola steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nickels.
Nickels throws the kick towards the body but Zola avoids it.#T2#
Zola does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Nickels swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nickels is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zola stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Zola wants it to stay on the feet.
Nickels bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zola swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nickels tries to land a front kick but Zola steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nickels throws a predictable looking body shot
and Zola cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Zola blocks an uppercut.
Zola has had enough of the clinch but Nickels keeps him there for the moment.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nickels just misses with a elbow thrown towards Zola's brow.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Zola fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nickels is working for takedown but Zola is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nickels has a couple of punches blocked by Zola. #T3#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Zola blocks the elbow strike.
Nice elbow from Nickels.
Zola stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Jimmy Nickels has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nickels swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zola.
Zola avoids a wild elbow strike from Nickels.
Zola misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nickels pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Zola. #BC2#
Zola breaks the clinch.
Nickels takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nickels ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zola moves away.
Nickels misses with a kick to the body.
Nickels looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nickels looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
Zola misses with a looping right.
Zola connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gorgon Zola is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nickels misses with a two punch combination.
Zola throws a nice looking combination but Nickels bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zola defending well as Nickels loads up on a big left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nickels needs to keep his hands up - Zola had a free shot at his head there.
Zola misses with an uppercut. Nickels saw that one coming.
Nickels uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Zola has time to react.
Decent striking displayed by Nickels there.
Zola swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nickels scores with a jab. Zola acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Some wild striking there from Nickels. #CL#
Nickels clinches.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gorgon Zola.
I think Zola 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gorgon Zola!

Gorgon Zola was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

 

Event: GC 356 Mahoney vs Corson     
Date:   Jul 18, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borodin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Borodin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zola looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zola misses with a straight right.
Zola lands a nice looking body kick.
Borodin scores with the left hand. Zola knows he should have avoided that one.
Zola scores with a nice strike.
Zola on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Zola cracks Borodin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL#
Borodin pushes Zola up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Zola's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zola is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Borodin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Borodin misses with a hook. Zola ducked under it nicely.
Zola ducks under a wild hook from Borodin.
Borodin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Borodin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zola.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zola! But no joy.
Zola lands with an uppercut that bounces Borodin off the cage and back into range.
Borodin misses with a looping right.#T1#
Borodin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zola was well out of range. Poor timing from Borodin.
Zola connects with a single shot there.
Borodin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zola lands with an uppercut that bounces Borodin off the cage and back into range.
Zola slips under a jab from Borodin.
Zola uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Borodin.
Borodin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zola.
Zola scores with a punch to the head.
Zola looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Zola gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Borodin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Zola scores with a jab.
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!
Zola throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Borodin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Borodin misses the shot to the body.
Borodin throws a sloppy body shot
and Zola counters with a three punch combo that has Borodin backing up. Borodin nods at Zola to acknowledge the strikes.#T2#
Zola connects with a leg kick.
Zola is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Borodin had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Borodin lands a head shot.
Borodin just misses with a punch to the body.
Zola loads up on a big right hand but Borodin slips the punch.
Zola feints and then cracks Borodin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Borodin down.
Zola lunges at Borodin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Borodin's hand.
Zola connects with the punch.
Borodin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Zola uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Borodin has time to react.
A lazy left from Zola finds it's target.
Borodin misses with a left hand
and Zola counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Borodin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Zola counters with a stiff right hand.
Zola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Borodin moves away.
Borodin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Borodin throws a hook to the side of Zola's head but Zola sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Borodin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zola scoring well with a low kick there.
Zola throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Borodin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Zola lands a jab to the head.
Borodin takes a swing at Zola's ribcage but misses.
Zola lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CUT2#It looks like Aleksey Borodin has been cut.
Borodin misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL2#
Zola clinches with his opponent.
Borodin tries to land knees in the clinch but Zola avoids the damage to the body.
Zola landing knees to the head. #ROC2#Borodin is rocked!
Borodin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zola is defending well for now.
Borodin lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zola lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Borodin backwards.
Oh Borodin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zola dips a shoulder and cracks Borodin with a mighty uppercut! Borodin falls back against the cage and Zola unloads with a barrage of strikes! Borodin is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Zola screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gorgon Zola!
After the fight, Gorgon Zola 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.

 

Event: GC 353 Gozen vs Bastard     
Date:   Jun 27, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Starker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Starker has managed to clinch.
Starker misses with an elbow strike.
Zola is stalling here.
Zola dodges an elbow strike from Starker. #BC2#
Zola's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Starker closes the distance and clinches.
Zola blocks an elbow strike from Starker. #BC2#
Zola manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Starker rushes Zola and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Zola blocks an elbow strike from Starker.
Zola avoids the elbow strike from Starker, against the cage.
Starker swings wildly with an uppercut but Zola uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Starker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zola blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zola avoids the elbow strike from Starker, against the cage.
Zola wants a takedown but no success here. #BC2#
Zola's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Starker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zola feints the counter takedown.#CL#
Starker clinches with his opponent.
Zola is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Zola blocks the elbow strike.
Zola dodges an elbow strike from Starker.
Starker throws an elbow but it's blocked. #BC2#
Zola breaks the clinch. #CL#
Starker drives through and clinches with Zola against the cage.
Starker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Starker throws an elbow that misses.
Still in the clinch, Starker scores with a nice short uppercut.
Starker misses with an elbow strike.
Zola blocks an elbow strike.
Starker lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Zola looking to slow down the pace here.
Starker pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Starker misses with an elbow over the top.#BC2#
Zola manages to break the clinch. #T2##CL#
Starker moves into the clinch.
Zola throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
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!
Zola blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zola drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Starker throws an elbow that misses.
Zola avoids a wild elbow strike from Starker.
Zola tries a body shot but Starker blocks it.
Zola tries for a takedown but Starker manages to get underhooks.
Paul Starker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gorgon Zola.
Starker pushes off an throws an elbow but Zola leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Zola fails to pull guard.
Zola dodges an elbow strike from Starker.
Zola blocks an elbow strike from Starker.
Zola avoids the elbow strike from Starker, against the cage.
Starker throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Starker creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Zola's defenses.
Zola blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Starker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Starker just misses with a elbow thrown towards Zola's brow.
Zola avoids the elbow strike from Starker, against the cage.
Starker pushes off an throws an elbow but Zola leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Zola avoids the elbow strike from Starker, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Starker just misses with a elbow thrown towards Zola's brow.
Starker scores with a nice hook to the head.#TD2#
Zola jumps guard and drags Starker to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Starker has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Zola is proving hard to escape from.
Starker has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Zola controls Starker momentarily but Starker frees himself.
Starker wants to stand but Zola is controlling his posture from full guard.
Starker knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zola on the ground.#T4#
Starker postures up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zola has a closed guard, preventing Starker from standing up.
Starker postures up.
Starker trying to stand up but can't free himself from Zola's guard.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Zola gets tackled into the cage by Starker. Starker maintains the clinch.
Zola blocks an elbow strike.
Starker gets through Zola's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Zola has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Starker is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Zola looking for a takedown.
Nice elbow from Starker. #CUT#It looks like Gorgon Zola has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zola is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Starker to keep the fight standing.
A short left from Starker.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Zola blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Starker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gorgon Zola's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL#
Starker takes the fight into the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Starker just misses with a elbow thrown towards Zola's brow.
Zola taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Paul Starker has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Zola breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zola keeps the fight on the outside.
Starker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Starker wants it to stay on the feet.
Starker tries to clinch there but Zola circles away. #CL2#
Zola clinches.
Zola goes for a takedown attempt but Starker pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Starker wants to clinch up but Zola keeps it at a distance.
Zola shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Starker pinned against the cage. Starker gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Paul Starker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gorgon Zola.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Starker tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Zola counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Starker clinches with his opponent.
Zola is working for takedown but Starker is calmly controlling the position for now.
Starker lands a right hand.
Zola is trying to push Starker away but Starker has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T1#
With the fighters up against the cage, Starker throws an elbow but misses.
Starker throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Starker misses with an elbow strike.
Starker throws an elbow that misses.
Starker throws an elbow that misses. #TD2#
Zola jumps guard.
Zola has a closed guard, preventing Starker from standing up.
Zola is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Starker would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Starker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zola can do to turn this around?
Zola doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom. #T2##SU#
Starker stands up from Zola's guard - Starker perhaps looking for a knockout.
Starker is looking to clinch but Zola is avoiding it.
Zola will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Starker doesn't manage to clinch there - Zola circles away. #CL2#
Zola fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Starker, pushing him back against the cage.
Zola dodges an elbow strike from Starker.
Zola tries to pull guard but Starker won't allow it.
Zola tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Starker just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2#
Zola escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Starker has closed the distance and engaged Zola in a clinch.
Zola avoids the elbow strike from Starker, against the cage.
Zola tries to pull guard but Starker won't allow it.
Starker creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC2#
Zola breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Starker closes the distance and pushes Zola back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zola blocking some punches.
Zola is trying to drag Starker to the mat but Starker just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T3#
A frustrated look appears on Zola's face as he tries to break the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Starker just misses with a elbow thrown towards Zola's brow.
Starker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Starker has a couple of punches blocked by Zola.
Starker working aggressively here. #BC2#
Zola pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zola lands a nice hook to Starker's body. Starker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Starker takes a jab right on the kisser.
Starker tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
and Zola counters with a nice double leg into side control. Starker won't be happy with that. #ES#
Starker explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Paul Starker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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!
Starker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zola paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Starker tries to clinch up but Zola circles away and keeps his distance.
Zola dives in for a single leg takedown but Starker sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL2#
Zola closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Zola pulls guard effortlessly. #T4#
Zola looking to control.
Starker would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Zola striking off his back but it's not causing Starker any problems.
Zola controls Starker momentarily but Starker frees himself.
Starker would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Zola controlling Starker's posture. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Starker stuffs the takedown.
Zola connects with a body shot that sends Starker's belly button to the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Paul Starker will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gorgon Zola'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#
Zola lands a head kick. Starker smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Starker wants to clinch up but Zola keeps it at a distance.
Zola is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL#
Starker pushes Zola up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Zola breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Starker stuffs the takedown attempt from Zola. Zola gets slowly back to his feet. #CL#
Starker closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Zola breaks the clinch.
Starker fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Starker has closed the distance and engaged Zola in a clinch.
Starker lands an elbow inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zola blocks an elbow strike.
Starker throws an elbow that misses.
Zola tries to pull guard but Starker holds him up against the cage and eventually Zola drops back down to his feet.
Zola holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Zola is leaning against Starker and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T1#
Starker misses with an elbow strike. #TD2#
Zola gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Starker regains guard. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Starker manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#BC2#
Zola breaks the clinch.
Zola buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Starker fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Zola gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Starker throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Starker throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Starker has a couple of punches blocked by Zola.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Starker pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Starker throws an elbow but it misses.
Starker throws an elbow that misses. #BC2#
Zola breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Zola!
Zola fails with a takedown attempt.
Starker tries to counter with a takedown but Zola is quick to defend against it.
Paul Starker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gorgon Zola.#T2#
Zola swats away the attempt to clinch by Starker.
Starker wants to clinch
and Zola counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Starker is lucky that one didn't land flush.
The fight stays on the outside here - Starker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Starker looks to clinch
and Zola counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Starker tries to clinch there but Zola circles away.
Zola changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Zola avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Starker doesn't manage to clinch there - Zola circles away. #CL#
Starker has managed to clinch.
Zola takes an elbow to the forehead.
Starker lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Zola looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD2#
Zola jumps guard. #SUB2#
Zola is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zola takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3##SU#
Starker stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Starker wants to clinch up but Zola keeps it at a distance.
Zola lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Zola keeps the fight on the outside.
Zola throws a nice head kick! #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Starker looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A short right from Starker.
Gorgon Zola has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Starker throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Zola fails to pull guard. #BC2#
Zola pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zola lands a jab-cross combination.
Starker tries to clinch up.
Starker wants to clinch up but Zola keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Zola forces Starker back against the cage and clinches.
Starker creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Zola's defenses. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Starker looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Zola avoids a wild elbow strike from Starker.
Zola is trying to push Starker away but Starker has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Zola jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Starker walks away with a smile on his face. Zola gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Zola circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zola tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Zola shoots in for a takedown but Starker shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Starker doesn't manage to clinch there - Zola circles away. #CL#
Starker clinches.
Knees to the body from Zola.
Zola wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Starker has him pressed against the cage.
Starker lands a damaging elbow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Starker throws an elbow but misses.
Starker pushes off an throws an elbow but Zola leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Starker throws a punch but it's blocked by Zola.
Zola tries to land knees in the clinch but Starker avoids the damage to the body.
Starker lands an elbow just above Zola 's eye. #CUT#That has opened up Gorgon Zola's cut even more.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Starker blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Zola avoids the elbow strike from Starker, against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Paul Starker.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Starker, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Starker!

After the fight, Paul Starker 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.

 

Event: GC 350 ?? vs ??     
Date:   Jun 06, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zola drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Beecher has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Elite Strikehouse in the buildup to the fight.
Zola darts in trying to clinch
and Beecher counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zola uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Beecher.#TD2#
Zola closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SU2#
Zola stands up and beckons Beecher to his feet.
Zola fails to land the takedown.
Zola has a takedown stuffed.
Zola tries to clinch there but Beecher circles away.
A big left from Zola misses.
Beecher throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Beecher really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Zola misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Beecher throwing a counter right hand but Zola manages to avoid it.
Paul Beecher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gorgon Zola.
Beecher throws a sloppy head kick and Zola moves out of range easily.
Zola throws a body kick that misses
and Beecher counters with a stiff right hand.
Zola tries to close the distance and clinch up but Beecher swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zola dives in for a single leg takedown but Beecher sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Beecher scores with a nice strike.
Beecher stuffs the takedown attempt from Zola. Zola gets slowly back to his feet.
Zola shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Beecher defends it nicely.
Paul Beecher is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Beecher fails in his attempt to clinch.
Beecher is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T2##CL#
Beecher gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Beecher misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Zola's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zola wants to clinch up but Beecher keeps it at a distance.
Beecher misses with a head kick.
Beecher misses with a body shot.
Zola sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Beecher misses with a body kick.
Zola dives in for a single leg takedown but Beecher sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gorgon Zola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zola avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Beecher avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Beecher misses with a body shot.
Zola steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Beecher.
Zola staying out of range there.#T3#
Zola misses with a takedown attempt
and Beecher counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Beecher takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Zola shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Beecher as he avoids it easily.
Beecher defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zola.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zola.
Zola misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A counter left hand to the body from Beecher misses its target.
Zola throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#CL2#
Zola clinches up against the cage.
Beecher misses with a hook from the clinch.
Come on Zola - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #BC2#
Zola breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T4#
Beecher misses with an attempted mid kick.
Beecher lands with a right hand.
Beecher circles away from the clinch attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Beecher misses its target.
Zola misses with a hook.
A quick step to the side and Beecher tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zola takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zola shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Beecher but Beecher pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Beecher misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zola.
Zola tries a head kick but it misses.
Zola fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Zola avoids the body shot from Beecher.
Beecher throws a half hearted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Beecher dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Zola lands a jab to Beecher's midsection.
Beecher tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zola was well out of range. Poor timing from Beecher.
Zola changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Beecher tries to avoid it but Zola manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Beecher to the ground. Beecher escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Beecher leaves Zola with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Beecher closes the distance looking to clinch
and Zola counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A big left from Beecher misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zola misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Beecher is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Paul Beecher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gorgon Zola.
Beecher swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Beecher moves into range and lands a nice body kick. #T1##CL2#
Zola has closed the distance and engaged Beecher in a clinch. #BC2#
Zola breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Beecher gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Zola to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES#
Beecher kicks Zola off and gets to his feet.
Zola has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Beecher finds it's way round the side to connect with Zola's head.
Zola ducks right into an uppercut from Beecher.
Beecher is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zola can do to turn this around?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zola slips under a jab from Beecher.
Zola with a poor takedown
and Beecher counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Beecher connects with a body shot.
Beecher misses with a low kick.
Beecher is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T2##CL2#
Zola gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Beecher tries to work over Zola's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Beecher tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Beecher manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Beecher misses with a punch on the inside.
Beecher fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Zola tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Beecher smiles and moves away.
Beecher connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zola momentarily.
Beecher misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Beecher digs a good hook to Zola's body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Zola is defended easily by Beecher.
Beecher works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Beecher misses with a low kick.
Zola closes the distance and clinches up with Beecher, looking for a takedown. Zola pushes Beecher against the cage but Beecher circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Beecher cracks a nice hook into Zola's ribs.
Zola wants to clinch up but Beecher keeps it at a distance.
Zola moves to clinch but Beecher breaks away
and Beecher counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Zola pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And Beecher counters with a quick kick to the body but Zola blocks it.#CL2#
Zola closes the distance and pushes Beecher back into the cage.
Beecher throws an elbow but it misses.
Zola tries for a takedown but Beecher manages to get underhooks.
Zola jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Beecher walks away with a smile on his face. Zola gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Beecher lands a lovely overhand right.#CL#
Beecher has Zola up against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zola jumps guard but Beecher turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Beecher goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zola blocks a body shot from Beecher. #BC2#
Zola escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Beecher throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zola slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Beecher 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#
Beecher cracks Zola with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Beecher scores with a spinning back kick!
Beecher looks to land a combination but Zola avoids it well.
Beecher thows a left - swing and a miss!
Beecher lands a nice shot that snaps Zola's head back.
Zola with a poor takedown
and Beecher counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Beecher connects with a nice looking jab.
Beecher connects with a crisp jab.
Beecher throws a quick inside leg kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Zola or perhaps it was just good defense by Beecher, which made it look bad.
Beecher is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zola. #T1#
Zola moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Zola keeps the fight on the outside.
Zola misses with a takedown
and Beecher counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Paul Beecher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gorgon Zola.
Zola takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zola doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Beecher counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Beecher moves into the clinch.
Beecher misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD2#
Zola pulls guard effortlessly.
Beecher looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
Zola controls Beecher momentarily but Beecher frees himself.
Beecher wants to control from the top but Zola keeps moving.
Beecher will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Zola has an active guard here but Beecher has managed to pass into half guard. #T3#
Zola is trying to maintain the position but Beecher is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zola is refusing to be controlled, as Beecher sits in half guard.
Gorgon Zola has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zola keeping control of the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zola shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Beecher sprawls well. Beecher wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zola gets slowly back to his feet.
Paul Beecher is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Beecher swinging wildly here. #CL2#
Zola clinches with his opponent. #TD2#
Zola jumps into guard, dragging Beecher to the mat.
Zola not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Beecher trying to control but Zola is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Zola looking for subs off his back but Beecher has passed one foot through into half guard. #SUB2#
Zola actively working from the bottom here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Beecher showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Beecher 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Beecher!

Paul Beecher decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: GC 345 Phoenix vs Hand     
Date:   May 03, 2020
#R1#
Zola ducks under a wild hook from Giant.
Zola lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice leg kick lands there from Giant.
Zola swings for the body but Giant moves out of range.
Giant does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Giant throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Zola counters with a single leg into guard. Giant didn't expect that.
Zola trying to control but Giant is working from the bottom.
Giant tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zola slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
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.
Giant seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Zola not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Giant pulls Zola in close to prevent any damage.
My spies in Team Beta Fail inform me that Zola has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Zola loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Zola wants to pass the guard but Giant is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Zola takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zola shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Giant but Giant pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Giant throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Zola changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Giant tries to avoid it but Zola manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Giant to the ground. Giant escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Giant misses with a body kick. #T2#
Zola fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Yhorm Giant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gorgon Zola.
Zola takes one to the side of the head.
Zola ducks under a wild hook from Giant.
Decent striking displayed by Giant there.#CUT#
It looks like Gorgon Zola has been cut.#KD#
Giant knocks Zola to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?#ROC#
Zola is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Giant looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Zola is avoiding damage well.
Zola is still in real trouble! Can Giant finish him?
Zola is not content to let Giant control the position.
Zola seems to have recovered his senses.
Zola seems a little lost for a moment, as Giant dominates the positioning.
Giant is trying to ground and pound but Zola uses the momentary lack of control by Giant to regain half guard. #T3#
Zola is staying active underneath Giant, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Giant thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Giant is thwarting Zola's attempts to control the position.
Giant is keen to just control but Zola is a slippery customer.
Zola makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Zola.
Giant seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Giant keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Zola's head.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Giant pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zola is keeping the position for now.
Zola keeping moving, preventing Giant from controlling successfully.
Giant postures up.
Giant will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Giant trying to control but Zola is working from the bottom. #ES2#
Zola has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Giant off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Giant throws a body kick that misses.
Zola fails to land the takedown.
Giant misses with a hook. Zola ducked under it nicely.
A slow jab from Giant misses its intended target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yhorm Giant dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gorgon Zola's cut.
That's time! Giant's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Giant throws a lazy body kick
and Zola counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Yhorm Giant has been cut.
Giant throws a head kick that misses
and Zola counters with a slapping leg kick.
Zola misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Giant throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Giant's corner calls for a 1-2. Giant obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #TD2#
Zola closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Giant struggling a bit here.
Giant is looking for a sweep.
Giant is letting Zola control him for a moment.
Giant is looking to reverse the position.#T1#
Zola cracks Giant with a big elbow.
Giant sneaks back into half guard.
Giant tries to roll over but Zola keeps him under control.
Giant wants to control but Zola is keeping busy. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Zola wants to control but Giant is keeping him busy.
Zola wants to pass the guard but Giant is defending well.
Zola thows a huge punch but Giant dodges it nicely.
Zola uses his free foot to push down on Giant's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Giant.
Giant is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Zola is working for a guillotine from mount but Giant frees his head quite easily.
Giant is looking to get to half guard.#T3#
Giant is working hard here to advance position.
Zola thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Zola can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Giant is looking to escape.
Giant tries to lock up and control but Zola gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#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.
Giant is trying to escape the mount.
Giant blocking the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Giant wants to control but Zola is having none of it.
Giant blocking the ground and pound.
Zola looking to control but Giant is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Giant keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zola controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gorgon Zola showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Giant's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Zola blocks a jab.
Zola uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Giant.
Giant throws a nice outside leg kick.
Zola walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL2#
Zola gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Zola has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Giant avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Zola keeps control of Giant as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Zola jumps guard but Giant stands there with Zola around his waist. Zola gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The referee calls for Giant to work.
Giant wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Giant works on Zola's body with a couple of short punches.#BC#
Giant breaks from the clinch.
Zola stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Giant.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Giant.
Giant fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zola has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Giant has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#T1#
Zola wants to clinch up but Giant keeps it at a distance.
Giant half committed to a counter leg kick.
Giant walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Zola checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A good leg kick by Giant.
Giant misses with a lunging right hand
and Zola counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Zola fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Yhorm Giant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gorgon Zola.
Giant is looking to score with low kicks.
Crunch! Giant slams his shin into Zola's torso.
Giant misses with a low kick.
Yhorm Giant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Giant tries a low kick but Zola avoids it.
Zola feints a counter leg kick.
Zola blocks a head kick by Giant.
Zola throws a big counter head kick but Giant avoids it with no problem.
Yhorm Giant is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Giant throws a right hand that misses
and Zola counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Giant. That's going to slow Zola down. #CL2#
Zola gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Giant takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T2##TD2#
Zola drags the fight down to the ground.
Giant wants to control from the top but Zola keeps moving.
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!
Giant sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Zola is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Giant slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SU#
Zola is working an open guard so Giant takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T3#
Giant tries to score with a low kick but Zola moves his leg out of the way.
Giant scores with a head kick.
Zola shoots in for a double leg but Giant sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Zola on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Giant is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Zola takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Giant pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Giant throws a leg kick that misses.
Zola tries a quick counter leg kick but Giant is wise to it.
Giant throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Zola tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Giant manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Giant misses with a head kick.
Giant lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Zola dives in for a single leg takedown but Giant sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T4#
Giant scores with a crisp jab that stopped Zola in his tracks.
Giant throws a push kick but Zola slaps the foot to one side.
Giant misses with a shot to the body
and Zola counters with a straight right hand.
Giant misses with a low kick.
A leg kick checked by Zola.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zola uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Giant.
Zola is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Zola checks a low kick from Giant.
Giant throws a low kick but Zola avoids it.
Zola is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Zola takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Zola doesn't manage to clinch there - Giant circles away.
Zola scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Zola shoots in for a double leg but Giant sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
Giant tries to keep at a distance but Zola has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Giant breaks from the clinch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yhorm Giant!

A very excited looking Yhorm Giant rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

 

Event: *GC 340 Newton vs Cold     
Date:   Mar 29, 2020
#R1#
Honda has a takedown stuffed.
Zola with the counter takedown but Honda avoids it easily.
Zola throws a nice outside leg kick.
Honda throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zola's waist but Zola gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Honda off to one side. #TD2#
Honda tries to sprawl but Zola drives through with a takedown into half guard.
My spies in Team Beta Fail inform me that Zola has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Zola wants to pass the guard but Honda is defending well.
Honda trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zola is trying to control. Honda wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Honda is looking for a sweep. Zola is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Honda has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Zola is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Honda looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Honda looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1##SUB2#
Zola 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. #SUB#
Honda looking for submissions off his back.
Zola trying to control the pace.
Honda wants to improve his position but Zola is controlling well. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Zola moves nicely into side control.
Zola throws a strike aimed at the side of Honda's head but Honda avoids it well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Zola controls the position.
Honda tries to buck Zola off but Zola is having none of it.
Honda is working hard here to advance position.
You can see the frustration on Honda's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Honda has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Honda is working to avoid the ground and pound but Zola connects with a decent elbow. #T3#
Honda tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Zola wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Zola is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Honda is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Zola misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Zola throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Honda manages to work his way to half guard, despite Zola's best efforts.#SUB#
Honda looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Honda is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zola pulls his head out easily.
Zola wants to lay and pray for a moment but Honda keeps working.
Zola controlling the pace. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Honda trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Honda regains half guard.#SUB#
Honda looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zola passes the guard and advances to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gorgon Zola dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL2#
Zola forces Honda back against the cage and clinches.
Zola fails to pull guard.
Honda working aggressively here.
Honda wants a takedown but no success here. #BC2#
Zola manages to break the clinch.
Honda changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zola tries to avoid it but Honda manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zola to the ground. Zola escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Honda leaves Zola with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD#
Honda bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Zola sneaks out the side door and pushes Honda away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Edmond Honda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Honda looks to throw the jab but Zola is out of range.
Honda looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Zola moves out of range as Honda throws a body kick. #TD#
Honda fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Zola sprawls well initially but Honda persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Zola manages to get to full guard. #T1#
Zola controls Honda momentarily but Honda frees himself.
Zola keeping moving, preventing Honda from controlling successfully.
Honda throws a big right hand that misses. #ES2#
Zola has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Honda has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Honda wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Honda has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Zola avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edmond Honda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zola blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Zola has Honda pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Honda manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Honda misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zola has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Zola ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Zola no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Zola utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Honda is in close to Zola's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Zola looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Zola is trying to keep Honda in close.
Zola managing to control the position.
Honda throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Honda scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Zola is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Zola preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Honda scoring with punches to the head and body.
Honda with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Zola working for submissions but it's allowed Honda to get to half guard.
Nice strikes from Honda there.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Honda lands a nice short elbow.
Honda looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Honda slips a nice elbow through Zola's hands, connecting with Zola's forehead.#T4#
Honda missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Zola keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Honda lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Honda working Zola over with strikes.
Honda thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Honda is nestled in close to Zola, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Honda thows a huge punch but Zola dodges it nicely.
Honda looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Zola with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Honda winds up and cracks Zola with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Honda takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Honda seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Zola is trying to maintain the position but Honda is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edmond Honda dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Zola fails with an attempt to clinch.
Honda appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Honda darts in looking for a takedown but Zola gets double underhooks and turns Honda into the cage.
Zola is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Honda shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zola defends it nicely.
Zola throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Honda's waist but Honda gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zola off to one side.
Zola closes this distance looking for a takedown but Honda circles away.#CL2#
Zola clinches up against the cage.
Honda is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Zola is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edmond Honda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Honda tries to score a body lock takedown but Zola shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Zola successfully pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zola working a defensive guard here.
Honda trying to control but Zola is working from the bottom. #T1#
Honda working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Honda trying to control but Zola is working from the bottom.
Honda has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Honda postures up in Zola's guard and throws a big left but Zola blocks it.
Honda throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Zola looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Zola preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Honda postures up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zola tries to close the distance and clinch up but Honda swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Honda scores with a punch to the head.
Honda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zola manages to avoid it.
Zola tries to clinch there but Honda circles away.
Zola tries to clinch but Honda is having none of it.
Honda throws a head kick that misses.
Honda throws the kick towards the body but Zola avoids it.
Honda throws a head kick that half lands.
Zola dives in for a single leg takedown but Honda sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Zola defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Honda.
Zola drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Honda defends it well.
Zola takes a head kick and keeps coming. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Honda. #ES2#
Zola sneaks out the side door and pushes Honda away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#T3#
Zola lands a lovely overhand right.
Zola checks the leg kick nicely there.
Honda pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Honda.
Zola fails with a takedown attempt.
That kick from Honda tenderised Zola's leg. Zola is trying to keep his angry face on.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Honda.
Honda just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Zola rushes Honda and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
Honda can't break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Honda fails to land.
Zola is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Honda to keep the fight standing.#TD2#
Zola jumps into guard, dragging Honda to the mat. #SUB2#
Zola is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Honda throws a big right hand that misses.
Gorgon Zola has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Zola working for a triangle but Honda defends it easily.
Zola utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Edmond Honda.
I think Honda has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edmond Honda!

In his post fight interview, Edmond Honda started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: GC 336 Andrade vs Pearson     
Date:   Feb 29, 2020
#R1#
Sands throws out a loose jab but Zola uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zola unleashes a big counter combination but Sands bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sands fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zola on the side of the head.
Zola ducks right into an uppercut from Sands. #TD#
Sands throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Zola tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sands is in Zola's guard.#ES2#
Zola is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
We've been informed that Zola has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Zola tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sands smiles and moves away.
Sands takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sands throws a body shot but no joy.
Zola tries to counter with a clinch but Sands shakes him off and moves away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Zola or perhaps it was just good defense by Sands, which made it look bad. #CL2#
Zola clinches.
A short uppercut from Sands. #BC2#
Zola escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
Sands misses with a looping left.#CL2#
Zola moves into the clinch successfully.
Sands wants to get back to striking at distance but Zola won't allow it.
Sands throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Zola blocks an elbow strike.
Sands misses with an elbow strike.
Zola jumps guard but Sands turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Carl Sands has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gorgon Zola.#TD2#
Zola decides to pull guard.
Sands missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #ES2#
Zola manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Sands swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sands throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zola sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sands connects with a right hand. Zola shakes it off.
Zola ducks under a wild hook from Sands.
Sands darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sands misses with a hook. Zola ducked under it nicely. #T2#
Zola shoots in for a takedown but Sands shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sands takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Good shot there by Sands.
Sands is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sands loads up on a big right hand but Zola slips the punch.
Zola throws a counter combo.
Sands lands an overhand right.
Sands connects with an inside leg kick.
Sands feints and then cracks Zola's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zola down.
Sands throws a jab when Zola was well out of range.
Sands connects with a crisp jab.
Zola shoots in but no luck this time.
Zola shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sands is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sands shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zola pinned against the cage. Zola gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sands throws a big shot that misses.
A big right from Sands misses. #T3#
Sands moves away from the strike by Zola.
Sands scores with the left hand. Zola knows he should have avoided that one.
Sands swings for the body but Zola moves out of range.
Zola avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zola shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sands as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Zola jumps guard.
Sands connects with a couple of short punches.
Sands landing some decent shots from guard.
Sands cracks Zola with a solid left hand.
Sands throws a big right hand that misses.
Sands cracks Zola with a solid left hand.
Sands with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4#
Sands stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zola swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zola working a defensive guard here.
Sands is in close to Zola's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sands being controlled here momentarily.
Sands throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sands scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Zola is trying to keep Sands in close.
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!#SUB2#
Zola is looking for a triangle but Sands pushes his legs off easily.
Zola controls Sands momentarily but Sands frees himself.
Sands scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carl Sands dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Zola steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sands.
Sands leaves Zola with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sands looks to throw the jab but Zola is out of range.
Zola uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sands.
Zola is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Sands's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Sands duly obliges.
Sands throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zola sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sands connects with a body shot.
Sands wants to land a leg kick but Zola is out of range.
Zola fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zola dips to his left and cracks Sands with an uppercut!
Zola shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sands pinned against the cage. Sands gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Carl Sands has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gorgon Zola.#T1#
Zola avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sands misses with a leg kick.
Sands throws a low kick but Zola avoids it.
Zola slips a jab from Sands.
Sands scores with a crisp jab that stopped Zola in his tracks. #TD#
Sands shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Zola manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Zola throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Zola working a defensive guard here.
Sands lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sands missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sands works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sands is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Zola gets back to full guard. #T2#
Zola wants to stand but Sands is controlling the position.
Sands lands a couple of digs.
Sands loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Zola is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sands works over Zola with some ground and pound from guard.
Sands keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Zola's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sands with a nice head shot there.
Sands trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zola keeping moving, preventing Sands from controlling successfully.
Sands missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zola thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Zola preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Sands works over Zola with some ground and pound from guard.
Zola is controlling Sands's posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sands accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Sands got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zola has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sands has managed to get both his arms back between Zola's legs - danger averted.
Sands cracks Zola with a solid left hand.
Sands throws a big right hand that misses.
Carl Sands overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sands lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sands is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zola can do to turn this around?
Sands lands a couple of digs.
Sands cracks Zola with a solid left hand.
Sands is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sands lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sands trying to control the position from guard on top but Zola is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zola is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Zola is breathing heavily.#T4#
Sands throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sands working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sands scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sands distracts Zola with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Zola is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sands is looking to work some ground and pound but Zola has wrist control.
Sands passes Zola's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Sands maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Zola could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Sands has cracked it and Zola is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Sands!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Carl Sands!
Carl Sands decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

 

Event: GAMMA#805 Ricard v Arendse     
Date:   Jan 04, 2020
#R1#
Beecher thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Zola if he has to take too many more of those.
Beecher really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Zola tries to close the distance and clinch but Beecher swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zola has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Beecher throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD2#
Zola shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Zola was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Beecher can't do much from the bottom here.
Zola taking a break here but Beecher is having none of it and regains half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Beecher's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Zola looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Zola is working for a submission of some sort. #T1#
Zola controlling the action here.
Zola wants to pass the guard but Beecher is defending well.
Zola throwing shots but Beecher is blocking nicely.
Beecher trying to control here.
Zola stalling. #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.
Beecher is not content to let Zola control the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Beecher keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Zola takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Beecher buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Beecher leaves Zola with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T3#
Zola avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Beecher's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Beecher duly obliges. #CUT#
It looks like Gorgon Zola has been cut.
Beecher misses with a hook to the body
and Zola finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Zola shoots in for a takedown but Beecher shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Zola uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beecher.
Zola fails with the takedown
and Beecher counters with a stiff right hand.
Paul Beecher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gorgon Zola.
Zola shoots in for a takedown but Beecher shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Beecher swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Beecher tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zola unleashes a big counter combination but Beecher bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A clash of legs there as Zola blocks the low kick.
Beecher throws a low kick but it's checked well by Zola.
Zola fails with a takedown attempt.#T4#
Zola fails to land the takedown.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Beecher.
Zola tries to clinch but Beecher is having none of it.
A little feinted left hand from Beecher on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beecher keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zola closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Zola fails with the takedown
and Beecher counters with a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Beecher dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gorgon Zola's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Zola closes the distance and clinches up with Beecher, looking for a takedown. Zola pushes Beecher against the cage but Beecher circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Beecher appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Beecher looks to score with a jab to the body but Zola is just out of range.
Beecher looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Zola shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Beecher but Beecher pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Beecher lands a head kick. Zola smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Zola throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Paul Beecher is winning the standup battle so far.
Zola swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Beecher counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Zola thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zola looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Beecher misses with a straight left.
Zola wants to counter the offense by Beecher and move into the clinch position.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Zola checks a leg kick. #T1#
Beecher lands with a slapping head kick.
Zola darts in looking for a takedown but Beecher gets double underhooks and turns Zola into the cage.
Paul Beecher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gorgon Zola.
Beecher lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zola at a distance.
Beecher tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zola doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Beecher to counter with a crisp jab.
Gorgon Zola is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zola shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Beecher defends it nicely.
Zola shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Beecher defends it nicely.#T2#
Beecher tries a head kick but it misses.
Zola cracks the inside of Beecher's front leg.
Zola uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Beecher.
Beecher is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Beecher, as that shot connected.
Zola tries to score a power double leg takedown but Beecher sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zola somewhat.
Beecher misses with a combination
and Zola counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zola shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Beecher as he avoids it easily.
A quick step to the side and Beecher tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beecher with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Zola doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T3#
Zola looks for a takedown but Beecher sprawls well.
Zola shoots in looking for a takedown but Beecher manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Zola's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Beecher misses with a head kick.
Beecher smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice shot lands for Beecher.
Beecher is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Zola shoots in but no luck this time.
Beecher throws a quick counter kick to the body but Zola avoids it.
Zola tries to clinch up but Beecher circles away and keeps his distance.
Zola dives in and grabs Beecher's left leg, looking for a takedown. Beecher pushes down on Zola's head and hops out.
Zola is breathing heavily.
Beecher takes a swing at Zola's ribcage but misses.
Paul Beecher is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Beecher lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Beecher lands a nice looking body kick.
Zola doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Beecher counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T4#
Beecher throws a leg kick which misses Zola's front leg but catches the back leg as Zola tries to avoid it.
Beecher feints and then cracks Zola's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zola down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zola misses with a combination
and Beecher counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Zola thinking.
Beecher lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zola's sensitive parts.
Zola keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Beecher.
Zola throws a sloppy head kick and Beecher moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Zola gets a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zola.
Beecher working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Beecher misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Beecher dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gorgon Zola's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice takedown defense from Beecher. No joy for Zola on that attempt.
That kick from Zola tenderised Beecher's leg. Beecher is trying to keep his angry face on.
Beecher throws a half hearted mid kick.
Beecher scores with a jab to the body.
Beecher cracks a nice hook into Zola's ribs.
Beecher doesn't manage to clinch there - Zola circles away.
Beecher scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Zola blocks a head kick by Beecher.
Zola is trying hard to land a takedown here. Beecher sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gorgon Zola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beecher misses with a head kick.
Beecher tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zola paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Beecher is looking to wear down Zola with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Beecher throws a solid leg kick but Zola takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Beecher.
Zola takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Zola dodges the punch combination from Beecher.
Beecher throws a sloppy head kick and Zola moves out of range easily.
Beecher thows a body kick. Zola tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Beecher connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Beecher digs a good hook to Zola's body.
Zola tries to clinch but Beecher moves away
and Beecher counters with a straight right hand.
Beecher avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Beecher lands with a kick to the ribs.
Zola circles away from the clinch attempt.
Beecher misses with a low kick.
Beecher lands with a straight right. Zola didn't see that one coming.#T2#
Zola is trying hard to land a takedown here. Beecher sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Paul Beecher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gorgon Zola.
Beecher misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Beecher fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zola misses with a straight right.
Beecher is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beecher comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Beecher connects with a jab.
Zola dodges the punch combination from Beecher.
Beecher uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Zola has time to react.
Beecher feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Zolas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T3#
Beecher stuffs the takedown attempt from Zola. Zola gets slowly back to his feet.
Beecher misses with a body shot.
Zola tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Zola shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Beecher counters with a straight right hand.
Zola shoots in looking for a takedown. Beecher tries to sprawl out of it but Zola keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Beecher manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Beecher was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gorgon Zola has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Beecher displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zola.
Zola tries to score a power double leg takedown but Beecher sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zola somewhat.
Beecher throws a counter high kick but Zola was just alert enough to avoid it.
Paul Beecher is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Beecher is looking to chop away at Zola's legs. #CL#
Zola gets tackled into the cage by Beecher. Beecher maintains the clinch.
Zola tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Beecher smiles and moves away.
Zola tries for a takedown but Beecher sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Zola shoots for a double leg takedown but Beecher sprawls well. He's pushed Zola's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL#
Beecher has taken the fight to the clinch.
Zola lands with a light punch inside.
Beecher fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Beecher prevents a takedown attempt there.
Beecher prevents a takedown attempt there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Beecher showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Beecher, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Beecher!

A victorious Paul Beecher thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: GAMMA#801 Fungus v Turillo     
Date:   Dec 07, 2019
#R1#
Francis throws a jab when Zola was well out of range.
Francis takes a swing at Zola's ribcage but misses.
Zola keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Francis.
Zola lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Francis backs up against the cage. #CUT2#
It looks like Yohan Francis has been cut.
Zola tries to clinch but Francis moves out of range.
Zola tries for a takedown but Francis sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Francis lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#TD2#
Zola drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Francis trying to remain calm as Zola controls from the top position.
Francis is not content to let Zola control the position.
Francis gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T1#
Zola controlling the action here.
Francis slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Francis controls Zola momentarily but Zola frees himself.
Zola wants to control from the top but Francis keeps moving.
Zola trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Francis has his hands on Zola's head, controlling the position.
Francis continues to stall.
Zola postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Francis pulls Zola in to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Francis is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Francis digs a good hook to Zola's body.
Francis missing with a left hand there. Zola was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zola changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Zola.
Francis looks to land a right hand but Zola moved out of range.#CL2#
Zola closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Zola has Francis pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Zola breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3##CL#
Francis has Zola up against the cage in a clinch.
Zola prevents a body shot from Francis.
Francis lands a hook that snaps the head of Zola backwards.
Francis lands a body shot in the clinch.
Zola blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Francis misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Francis.
Francis stops a takedown attempt from Zola.
Francis can't find room to land a body shot as Zola controls the action.
Francis throws a punch but it's blocked by Zola.
Francis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Francis.
Francis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zolas head.
Zola blocks a body shot from Francis.
A nice left hand lands by Francis.
Francis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T4#
Francis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Francis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Francis misses with some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right hand to the body from Francis.
Francis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Francis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Francis misses with the head strike.
Francis lands a hook that snaps the head of Zola backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Francis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Francis works on Zola's body with a couple of short punches.
Zola looks winded!
Zola has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Francis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Francis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zola's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Francis fails to land.
Zola is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Yohan Francis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gorgon Zola.
Francis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zola jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Francis walks away with a smile on his face. Zola gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Francis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zola manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yohan Francis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yohan Francis's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Francis uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CUT#
It looks like Gorgon Zola has been cut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zola.
Francis looks to score with a jab to the body but Zola is just out of range.
Gorgon Zola is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zola with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Francis to score with a decent uppercut.
Francis tries to clinch but Zola is having none of it.
Francis misses with a hook to the body
and Zola connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Francis throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Francis bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Francis takes a swing at Zola's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Francis scores with a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zola looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Francis swings widly with a right hand #CL2#
and Zola counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Zola.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zola is trying to pull guard but Francis turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T1#
Zola blocks a body shot from Francis.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zola.
Francis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Francis works on Zola's body with a couple of short punches.
Zola is breathing heavily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Francis.
Francis swings wildly with an uppercut but Zola uses good head movement to avoid it.
Francis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zola can do to turn this around?
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Francis.
Francis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zola is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Francis misses with a body punch.
Francis presses Zola against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Zola takes a shot to the head.
Francis tries to work over Zola's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Francis pushes Zola back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Francis lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
Francis lands a left hand.
A short right from Francis.
Francis lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zola backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Francis stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Francis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Francis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Francis lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Zola.
Francis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Francis throws a punch but it's blocked by Zola.
Francis misses with the head strike.
Francis has Zola pressed against the cage, preventing Zola from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Francis throws a punch but it's blocked by Zola.
Zola blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zola tries to pull guard but Francis won't allow it.
Yohan Francis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gorgon Zola.
Francis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Francis has Zola pressed against the cage, preventing Zola from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Francis has a couple of punches blocked by Zola.
Zola tries to pull guard but Francis holds him up against the cage and eventually Zola drops back down to his feet. #T3#
Francis misses with a punch to the body.
Francis lands a nice uppercut.
Zola prevents a body shot from Francis.
Francis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zola is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Francis is defending well.
Zola blocks an uppercut.
Francis can't find room to land a body shot as Zola controls the action.
Francis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zola is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Francis throws a head punch that misses.
Francis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zola is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Francis gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Francis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Francis lands with a short shot to the head.
Francis struggles to land a body shot inside as Zola controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Francis.
Zola fails to pull guard. #T4#
Zola is trying to force a seperation but Francis has the dominant position.
Zola blocks a body shot from Francis.
Francis stops a takedown attempt from Zola.
Francis digs a right hand underneath Zola's ribcage. Zola let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Francis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Francis gets through Zola's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Francis as the two fighters clinch.
Francis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Francis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Francis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Francis can't find room to land a body shot as Zola controls the action.
Francis struggles to land a body shot inside as Zola controls his hands.
Francis tries to throw a body punch but Zola avoids it by throwing Francis back against the cage.
Zola has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Francis is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A head punch on the inside from Francis fails to land.
Francis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Francis misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yohan Francis dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Francis just misses with a punch to the body.
Francis scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Zola shoots and misses
and Francis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#KD#
Francis drops Zola with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Zola looks back up at him and smiles so Francis waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #CL#
Francis moves into range and clinches up with Zola.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Francis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Francis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zola backwards.
Zola wants a takedown.
Francis tries a body shot but Zola blocks it.
Francis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zola is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Francis pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Yohan Francis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gorgon Zola.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Francis.
Francis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zola takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Francis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Francis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Francis doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Zola wants to take the fight to the mat but Francis manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Zola is trying to stall.
Francis misses with a punch on the inside.
Zola's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Francis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Francis lands a body shot in the clinch.
Francis lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zola or not.
A short right from Francis.
Francis misses with a punch to the body.
Francis struggles to land a body shot inside as Zola controls his hands.
Zola blocking some punches.
Francis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zola.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Francis as Zola tries to tie him up.
Zola blocks an uppercut.
Zola fails to pull guard.
Yohan Francis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Zola tries to pull guard but Francis forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Zola is trying to break free.
Zola jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Francis walks away with a smile on his face. Zola gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Zola moves away from the strike by Francis.
Zola drops his hands momentarily and Francis takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Zola misses with a head kick.
Francis throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Francis connects with a right hand. Zola shakes it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zola tries to close the distance and clinch up but Francis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Zola is defended easily by Francis.
Francis is looking to counter punch.
Francis scores with a jab. Zola acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T3#
Zola shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Francis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zola fails with the takedown
and Francis counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Francis instigates a clinch.
Gorgon Zola has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Francis prevents the takedown attempt.
Zola blocking some punches.
Zola blocks a body shot from Francis.
Zola prevents a body shot from Francis. #TD2#
Zola jumps guard. #SU#
Francis gets to his feet. Zola looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T4#
Zola throws a body punch but Francis moves out of range.
Zola takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Francis lands a lovely overhand right.
Francis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zola moves away.
Zola takes one to the chin there.
Francis misses with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zola tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Francis defends well and Zola ends up having to push Francis into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Yohan Francis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown attempt by Zola or perhaps it was just good defense by Francis, which made it look bad.
Francis swats away the attempt to clinch by Zola.
Francis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Francis avoids the head kick by Zola.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yohan Francis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Francis, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:25
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:25
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yohan Francis!

Yohan Francis seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: GAMMA#795 Curry v Closet     
Date:   Oct 26, 2019
#R1#
Wolfsbruder uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zola.
Zola checks a leg kick nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wolfsbruder.
Wolfsbruder slips under a jab from Zola.
Wolfsbruder scores with a nice right hand. #CL#
Wolfsbruder fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zola, pushing him back against the cage.
Wolfsbruder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wolfsbruder tries to throw a body punch but Zola avoids it by throwing Wolfsbruder back against the cage.
Zola swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zola scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Wolfsbruder on the inside.
Zola blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zola lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wolfsbruder backwards.
Wolfsbruder misses with a punch to the body.
Zola misses with a body punch.
Wolfsbruder stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wolfsbruder lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zola's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
I was talking to Wolfsbruder's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Wolfsbruder misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A hook to the body from Wolfsbruder.
Zola's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
Zola fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wolfsbruder lands with a short shot to the head.
Zola misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zola misses with a body punch.
Wolfsbruder has a couple of punches blocked by Zola.
A frustrated look appears on Zola's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Zola misses with the head strike.
A right hand to the body from Wolfsbruder.
Wolfsbruder tries to throw a body punch but Zola avoids it by throwing Wolfsbruder back against the cage.
Zola tries to circle away but Wolfsbruder has him pinned against the cage.
Wolfsbruder makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zola swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wolfsbruder scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wolfsbruder lands with a right to the head.
Zola swings wildly with an uppercut but Wolfsbruder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zola tries to break free but Wolfsbruder pushes him back against the cage.
Zola scores with a shot to the side of Wolfsbruder's head.
Zola lands with a light punch inside.
Wolfsbruder lands a body punch in the clinch. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wolfsbruder presses Zola against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Zola tries to throw a body punch but Wolfsbruder avoids it by throwing Zola back against the cage.
Wolfsbruder lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zola lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zola is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Wolfsbruder pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wolfsbruder wants to clinch up but Zola keeps it at a distance.
Wolfsbruder dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wolfsbruder throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zola.
Wolfsbruder just misses with a punch to the body.
Wolfsbruder wants to clinch.
Zola let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Wolfsbruder tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wolfsbruder pivots, looking for a leg kick but Zola is out of range and Wolfsbruder settles back down.
Wolfsbruder lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zola's sensitive parts.
Wolfsbruder pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wolfsbruder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zola.
Zola avoids a kick to the body.
That kick from Wolfsbruder tenderised Zola's leg. Zola is trying to keep his angry face on.#T3#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zola.
Wolfsbruder wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Wolfsbruder uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zola.
Wolfsbruder lands a nice hook to Zola's body. Zola takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Zola looks to land a body kick but Wolfsbruder moved away.
Wolfsbruder tries to counter by clinching up but Zola breaks away and moves out of range.
Zola has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wolfsbruder finds it's way round the side to connect with Zola's head.
Wolfsbruder misses with a low kick as Zola jumps back.
Zola misses with a low kick.
Wolfsbruder fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zola has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Both fighters circling a little - Zola finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Zola connects with a body shot.
Wolfsbruder connects with a looping right hand.
A left lands for Wolfsbruder.
Zola throws a body shot but no joy.
Zola is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wolfsbruder.
Zola tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wolfsbruder showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zola.
A shot to the liver by Wolfsbruder. Beautiful body shot.#T4#
Wolfsbruder misses with a wild body shot.
Wolfsbruder takes a swing at Zola's ribcage but misses.
Wolfsbruder is looking to wear down Zola with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Zola lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wolfsbruder misses the body punch
and Zola counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Wolfsbruder takes a swing at Zola's ribcage but misses.
Wolfsbruder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zola manages to avoid it.
Wolfsbruder swats away the attempt to clinch by Zola.
Zola scores with a kick to the body.
Wolfsbruder misses with a low kick.
Wolfsbruder displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zola throws out the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zola misses with an uppercut. Wolfsbruder saw that one coming.
Wolfsbruder throws a lazy right hand but Zola sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zola is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Wolfsbruder.
Wolfsbruder seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Wolfsbruder fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zola throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wolfsbruder.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elric Wolfsbruder dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
The fighters circling - Zola throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wolfsbruder takes a swing at Zola's ribcage but misses.
Zola counters with a body kick.
Zola thows a leg kick but Wolfsbruder checks it
and Wolfsbruder counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wolfsbruder staying out of range there.
Wolfsbruder is looking to score with low kicks.
Zola lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wolfsbruder's sensitive parts.
A jab from Wolfsbruder misses.
Wolfsbruder uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zola.
Zola tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wolfsbruder was well out of range. Poor timing from Zola.
Zola throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wolfsbruder swings away with a body shot that misses
and Zola counters with a solid body kick.
Zola lands a front kick.
Wolfsbruder throws a series of punches but Zola avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolfsbruder connects with a single shot there.
Wolfsbruder misses with a shot to the body #CL2#
and Zola counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Zola.
Zola tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zola misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zola throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wolfsbruders head.
A short right from Zola on the inside. #T1#
Wolfsbruder scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wolfsbruder blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zola. #BC2#
Zola's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wolfsbruder thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zola throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Wolfsbruder to counter with a crisp jab.
Zola avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wolfsbruder misses with a wild body shot.
Zola walks into a left hand.
Zola lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Zola connects with a body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wolfsbruder lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Zola has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Zola and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#CL#
Wolfsbruder has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wolfsbruder blocking some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zola.
Zola lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wolfsbruder lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Zola swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Wolfsbruder misses with a punch to the body.
Wolfsbruder misses with a punch on the inside.
Zola looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Zola blocks an uppercut.
Wolfsbruder misses with the head strike.
Wolfsbruder misses with a punch on the inside.
Zola misses with the head strike.
Zola has a couple of punches blocked by Wolfsbruder.
A body shot lands from Wolfsbruder.
Zola blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wolfsbruder misses with some punches.
Zola swings wildly with an uppercut but Wolfsbruder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wolfsbruder lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wolfsbruder tries to throw a body punch but Zola avoids it by throwing Wolfsbruder back against the cage.
Zola wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wolfsbruder fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wolfsbruder goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Elric Wolfsbruder has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T3#
Wolfsbruder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wolfsbruder lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zola backwards.
Zola blocks an uppercut.
Zola blocking some punches.
Zola wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Zola breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zola walks into a left hand.
Wolfsbruder throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zola. #CL#
Wolfsbruder forces Zola back against the cage and clinches.
Zola is working Wolfsbruder over against the cage.
Zola tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wolfsbruder creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Wolfsbruder on the inside.
Zola blocks a body shot from Wolfsbruder.
Wolfsbruder tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wolfsbruder lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short uppercut from Wolfsbruder.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zola.
Zola scores with a nice hook to the head.#T4#
Zola blocks a body shot from Wolfsbruder.
Wolfsbruder swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wolfsbruder misses with a punch on the inside.
Wolfsbruder blocks a body shot from Zola.
Zola tries to throw a body punch but Wolfsbruder avoids it by throwing Zola back against the cage.
Zola softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Wolfsbruder.
Wolfsbruder lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wolfsbruder lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zola tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zola fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wolfsbruder.
Zola misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wolfsbruder scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zola throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wolfsbruders head.
A head punch on the inside from Zola fails to land.
Zola doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zola misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elric Wolfsbruder dominated that second round.
That's time! Wolfsbruder's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Wolfsbruder walks into a left hand.
Wolfsbruder tries to clinch there but Zola circles away.
Zola looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Elric Wolfsbruder is winning the standup battle so far.
Zola throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zola misses with a two punch combination.
Zola throws a hook but Wolfsbruder blocks it.
Zola throws a hook but Wolfsbruder avoids it easily.
Wolfsbruder slips under a jab from Zola.
Wolfsbruder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zola moves away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zola darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wolfsbruder changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Zola avoids a kick to the body.
Zola lands a front kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolfsbruder throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wolfsbruder dips to his left and cracks Zola with an uppercut!
Wolfsbruder throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A cross from Wolfsbruder lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wolfsbruder looks to land a right hand but Zola moved out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wolfsbruder. #T1#
Wolfsbruder swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zola throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wolfsbruder misses with a straight right.
Wolfsbruder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zola was well out of range. Poor timing from Wolfsbruder.
Wolfsbruder slips under a jab from Zola.
Wolfsbruder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wolfsbruder.
Zola misses the shot to the body.
As Zola tries to get set, Wolfsbruder tries to push him back and clinch up but Zola manages to avoid the attempt.
Zola scores with a kick to the body.
Wolfsbruder throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zola wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wolfsbruder lands a leg kick that knocks Zola off balance momentarily.
Wolfsbruder takes a swing at Zola's ribcage but misses.
A shot to the liver by Zola. Beautiful body shot.
Wolfsbruder misses with an uppercut.
Wolfsbruder throws a jab when Zola was well out of range.
Wolfsbruder bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Zola's head.
Gorgon Zola has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Zola throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wolfsbruder on the side of the head.
Zola misses with a wild body shot.
Zola misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wolfsbruder lands with a nice body kick.
Zola uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Zola tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wolfsbruder cracks the inside of Zola's front leg.
Wolfsbruder misses with a body shot.
Wolfsbruder throws a body punch but Zola moves out of range.
Zola takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wolfsbruder will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Wolfsbruder scores with a hook.
Zola misses with a leg kick.
Zola throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wolfsbruder avoids the head kick by Zola.
Zola takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zola moves forwards but Wolfsbruder connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Zola rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wolfsbruder moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T3#
Zola throws a low kick, looking for Wolfsbruder's leg but Wolfsbruder calmly moves out of range.
Wolfsbruder feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Zola is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wolfsbruder throws a good cross that connects.
Wolfsbruder lands with a shot to the body.
Wolfsbruder dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zola. That did some damage!
That kick from Wolfsbruder tenderised Zola's leg. Zola is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wolfsbruder scores with a jab. Zola acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Zola takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Zola's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Zola slips under a jab.
Zola moves out of range of the body kick from Wolfsbruder.
Wolfsbruder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wolfsbruder is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zola can do to turn this around?
Wolfsbruder slips under a jab.
Wolfsbruder looks for the body kick but Zola saw that one coming.
Zola just misses with a punch to the body.
Zola looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wolfsbruder smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wolfsbruder connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Zola. Wolfsbruder does a little dance to reset his feet.
A shot to the body from Zola misses
enabling Wolfsbruder to counter with a crisp jab.
A slow jab from Zola misses its intended target.
Wolfsbruder bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wolfsbruder's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zola under the eye.
Zola with a hook.
Wolfsbruder shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Zola eats them both and turns towards Wolfsbruder to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#ROC#
Zola is rocked!
Zola has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Zola throws a leg kick
and Wolfsbruder counters with a low kick, right behind Zola 's knee.
Zola on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Zola is still on wobbly legs! Can Wolfsbruder finish him?
Wolfsbruder keeps Zola at a distance using the push kick.
Wolfsbruder stuns Zola with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wolfsbruder tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zola swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zola seems to have recovered his senses.
Wolfsbruder takes a swing at Zola's ribcage but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wolfsbruder cracks Zola with an open hand slap.
A low kick from Zola misses
and Wolfsbruder counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Zola throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wolfsbruder swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Zola.

And that's the end of the fight!
Elric Wolfsbruder showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wolfsbruder 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elric Wolfsbruder!

An out of breath and clearly excited Elric Wolfsbruder thanked UnderGround Clothing Co. for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

 

Event: GAMMA#791 Jernit v Ricard     
Date:   Sep 28, 2019
#R1#
Zola dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Saric. That did some damage!
Zola misses with a body shot.
Zola avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Saric lands the left hand.
Saric throws a nice looking combination but Zola bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zola was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Zola rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Saric counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Saric fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zola looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Zola pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Saric throws out a counter right but Zola avoids it with no problem.
Saric uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zola.
Saric ducks under a wild hook from Zola.
Saric slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A big left from Saric misses. #T1#
Sloppy strikes from Saric. Those never looked like landing.
Zola throws a sloppy head kick
and Saric counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Zdravko Saric seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saric connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Saric swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Zola to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Saric tries to keep at a distance but Zola has taken the fight into the clinch.
Zola blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Saric. #BC2#
Saric breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zola looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Zola rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Saric counters with a left and a right that stings Zola.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saric scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zola doesn't seem bothered though.
Zola slips a jab from Saric.#T2#
Saric looks to land a right hand but Zola moved out of range.
Zola thinks about countering with a head kick.
Saric comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Saric throws an off balance right hand
and Zola counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Saric throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zola stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Zola is breathing heavily.
Saric lands with a hook. Zola tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Zola gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Saric counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Gorgon Zola has been cut.
Zola slips under a jab.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Saric - that will leave a mark!
Saric fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zola looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Saric bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zola's head backwards.#T3#
Zola doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Saric throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Saric fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zola has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Zola on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Saric shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Zola takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Saric sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Zola bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zdravko Saric!
A victorious Zdravko Saric thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: GAMMA#788 Ricard v Kane     
Date:   Sep 07, 2019
#R1##CL2#
Zola has closed the distance and engaged Borodin in a clinch.
Borodin looking to throw knees to the head but Zola is blocking nicely.
Our sources have told us that Borodin has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Zola lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zola lands a left hand that snaps the head of Borodin backwards.
Borodin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Borodin blocking some punches.
Zola presses Borodin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Zola can't find room to land a body shot as Borodin controls the action. #BC2#
Zola breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zola scores with a kick to the body.
Zola has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Borodin is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Borodin takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Borodin is breathing heavily.
Zola lands with a kick to the ribs. #CL2#
Zola rushes Borodin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zola scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zola lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Zola on the inside.
Zola misses with the head strike.
Borodin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zola's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Borodin.
Zola lands a right hand.
Zola works on Borodin's body with a couple of short punches.
Zola blocking some punches. #T1#
Zola pushes Borodin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Borodin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zola scores with a shot to the side of Borodin's head.
Zola prevents a body shot from Borodin.
Zola tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Borodin's elbow.
Zola pushes Borodin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Borodin trying to stall but Zola improves his position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zola. #BC2#
Zola breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zola is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Zola lands a nice looking body shot.
Zola scores with a kick to the midsection.#CL2#
Zola gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Zola lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zola presses Borodin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Zola doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Borodin misses with a punch to the body.
Zola managing to block the knees to the body from Borodin.
Borodin can't find room to land a body shot as Zola controls the action.
A short right from Zola. #T2#
Borodin misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Zola breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zola dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Borodin. That did some damage!
Zola lands with a kick to the ribs.
Zola fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Borodin.
Borodin throws out a loose jab but Zola uses good head movement to avoid it.
Borodin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Zola rushes Borodin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Zola makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Borodin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zola lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Borodin backwards. #ROC2#
Borodin is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Aleksey Borodin has been cut.
Zola lands with a light punch inside.
Oh Borodin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zola creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Borodin with a big uppercut! Borodin tries to clinch up but Zola pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Borodin to the mat! Borodin covers up and Zola unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Gorgon Zola!
Gorgon Zola decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

 

Event: GAMMA#785 Verbeek v Ricard     
Date:   Aug 17, 2019
#R1#
Steele throws the left hand but Zola avoids the punch easily.
A head kick misses from Zola.
Steele throws a series of strikes that have Zola backpedaling.
Steele keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Zola connects with a single shot there.
Steele misses with a jab to the body
enabling Zola to counter with a crisp jab.
Steele lands with a shot to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Zola.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steele keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Steele lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zola at a distance.
Steele throws out a loose jab but Zola uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zola thows a left - swing and a miss!
Steele tries to clinch but Zola is having none of it.
Steele just misses with a punch to the body.
Steele ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Steele doesn't manage to clinch there - Zola circles away.
Steele misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Steele lands the left hand.
Steele digs a good hook to Zola's body.
Zola swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Zola.
Steele throws a good cross that connects.
Zola avoids the body shot from Steele.
The fighters circling - Steele throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
Steele drives through and clinches with Zola against the cage.
Zola blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steele blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Zola's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Steele looks to score with a jab to the body but Zola is just out of range.
Zola avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zola avoids the body shot from Steele.
A big right from Steele misses.
Zola is looking to counter punch.
Steele is looking to clinch but Zola is avoiding it.
Zola keeps the fight on the outside.#T2#
Steele looks to score with a jab to the body but Zola is just out of range.
Zola keeps the fight on the outside.
As Steele backs away, Zola returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#CL2#
Steele closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zola misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steele misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zola throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Steeles head.
Zola fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
I was talking to Zola's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC#
Zola escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zola throws a series of punches but Steele avoids them all with ease.
Steele misses with a right hand
and Zola counters with a low kick, right behind Steele 's knee.
Steele throws an off balance right hand
and Zola counters with a slapping leg kick.
Steele is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zola displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steele throws out the jab.
Zola seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Steele takes a swing at Zola's ribcage but misses.
Steele misses with a wild body shot.
As Steele backs away, Zola returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Steele moves in looking to clinch but Zola pushes him off.
Steele keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T3#
Steele misses with a body shot.
Zola was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zola circles away from the clinch attempt.
Steele moves out of range of the body kick from Zola.
Steele looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Steele digs a good body shot into Zola's ribs.
Steele scores with a shot to the body. #CL2#
Steele closes the distance and pushes Zola back into the cage.
Zola dodges an elbow strike from Steele.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steele.
Zola throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Steeles head. #BC#
Zola breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Steele clinches.
Steele stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Steele lands a nice knee to the body.
Zola is breathing heavily.
Zola misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Steele.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zola tries a body shot but Steele blocks it.
Steele tries a body shot but Zola blocks it.
Zola tries a body shot but Steele blocks it. #T4#
Steele can't find room to land a body shot as Zola controls the action.
Steele misses with a body punch.
Steele lands a shoulder strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Steele just misses with a elbow thrown towards Zola's brow. #BC#
Zola escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Steele swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL2#
Steele forces Zola back against the cage and clinches.
Zola fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steele lands an elbow that stopped Zola in his tracks for a moment.
Steele blocks an uppercut.
Zola blocks an uppercut.
Zola blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Zola.
Zola works on Steele's body with a couple of short punches.
Steele misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zola blocks an uppercut.
Steele has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Zola seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Steele can turn it around.#BC#
Zola pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Steele tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zola was well out of range. Poor timing from Steele.
Steele is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Zola rather than just go for the knockout.#CL2#
Steele moves into the clinch successfully.
Zola swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Steele dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Steele lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zola circles away quickly and effectively.
A lazy left from Steele finds it's target.
A thudding body kick lands there by Zola!
Zola throws a looping overhand right but Steele ducks down to avoid it.
Zola will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Zola swats away the attempt to clinch by Steele.
Steele tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zola swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A quick step to the side and Zola tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zola misses with an uppercut. Steele saw that one coming.
Steele misses with a straight right.
Steele stuns Zola with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steele throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steele has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Steele misses the shot to the body.
Steele lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Steele misses with a body punch
letting Zola counter with a right hand.
Steele connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T1#
Steele tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zola manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Steele fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Steele in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Zola.
Steele throws a predictable looking body shot #KD#
and Zola counters with a head kick that drops Steele to the mat! Steele scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Steele throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zola changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Steele has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Zola.
Steele is breathing heavily.
Steele connects with a body shot.
Steele tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zola swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Steele takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steele throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steele scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Steele.
Zola throws a sloppy head kick and Steele moves out of range easily.
Steele throws a nice looking combination but Zola bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T2#
Zola misses with a body kick.
Zola swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zola on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Steele misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Steele throws a body punch but Zola moves out of range.
Zola appears to be looking for a big counter.
Steele wants to clinch up but Zola keeps it at a distance.
Zola tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gorgon Zola is winning the standup battle so far.
Steele closes the distance looking to clinch
and Zola counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Steele closes the distance and pushes Zola back into the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zola.
Steele is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zola is defending well for now.
Steele trying to land knees to the body.
Zola fails to pull guard.
Zola misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Steele tries a body shot but Zola blocks it.
Zola on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Steele tries to land knees in the clinch but Zola avoids the damage to the body.
A short uppercut from Zola.
Zola misses with the head strike.
Steele lands a nice elbow.
Zola working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Zola blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steele pushes Zola back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Zola blocks an uppercut.
Zola is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A head punch on the inside from Zola fails to land.
Steele putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Zola in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Steele looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Steele lands an elbow inside that Zola shrugs off.
Steele is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zola is defending well for now.
Jason Steele seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Zola tries to pull guard but Steele won't allow it.
Steele tries to work over Zola's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good body shot from Zola.
Steele works on Zola's body with a couple of short punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Zola. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Zola escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zola takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice straight punches there by Steele. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Steele.
Steele tries to clinch but Zola is having none of it.
Zola looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Zola tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zola takes one on the button.
Steele with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Zola on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Steele tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Steele misses the shot to the body.
And Zola counters with a quick kick to the body but Steele blocks it.
Steele ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steele misses with an uppercut. Zola saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Zola misses the target.
Steele scores with a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jason Steele will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Steele lands an overhand right.
Nice shot by Steele.
Steele misses with a wild body shot.
As Steele backs away, Zola returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Zola takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Steele's corner calls for a 1-2. Steele obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Steele scores with a hook.
Steele throws a hook but Zola avoids it easily.
Zola is looking to counter with a body kick.
Steele throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steele lands a two punch combo.
Steele throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Zola.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steele tries to clinch but Zola is having none of it.
Zola keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zola was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Steele tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zola was well out of range. Poor timing from Steele.
Steele scores with a hook.#T1#
Steele's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zola under the eye.
Steele swings for the body but Zola moves out of range.
A jab from Zola finds it's way through Steele's defenses.
Zola swinging wildly here.
Steele throws a body shot but no joy.
Zola throws a quick counter kick to the body but Steele avoids it.
Steele looks to score with a jab to the body but Zola is just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Steele misses the target.
Steele scores with a jab to the body.
Steele throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Zola takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd cheers as Steele lands an impressive looking overhand right. Zola doesn't seem phased though.#CL2#
Steele closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Zola breaks the clinch.
Good exchange - Steele coming out on top.
Gorgon Zola has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zola connects with a single shot there.
Steele misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zola.
Steele digs a good hook to Zola's body.
Steele tries to clinch up but Zola circles away and keeps his distance.
Steele just misses with a punch to the body.
Zola walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Zola looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nice body punch from Steele.
Zola misses with a looping left.
Steele throws a big shot that misses.
Steele throws a right hand that Zola ducks under and follows up with a left that Zola also avoids with ease.#CL2#
Steele closes the distance and clinches.
Steele is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zola is defending well for now.
A nice left hand lands by Zola.
Steele takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC#
Zola's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Steele is looking to clinch but Zola is avoiding it.
It looked like Zola was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T3#
Zola avoids the body shot from Steele.
It looked like Zola wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zola misses with a wild body shot.
Steele lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Zola throws a body shot but no joy.
Zola bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Steele changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Steele throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zola keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steele tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zola swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Steele misses with an uppercut. Zola saw that one coming.
A quick step to the side and Zola tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zola keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Steele.
Zola throws out a loose jab but Steele uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zola uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Steele.
Steele with a nice cross.#T4#
Steele lands with a hook. Zola tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jason Steele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steele darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Zola throws a hook to the side of Steele's head but Steele sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big left from Steele misses.
Jason Steele is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Steele throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steele tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zola was well out of range. Poor timing from Steele.
Steele throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zola thinks about countering with a head kick.#CL2#
Steele gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Zola has a couple of punches blocked by Steele.
Zola avoiding damage as Steele throws knees to the body.
Steele tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zola's elbow.
Zola has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Zola working aggressively here.
Steele creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Zola's defenses.
Steele lands an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Steele comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Steele has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Steele!

 

Event: Pride FC 35     
Date:   Jul 20, 2019
#R1#
Zola misses with a kick to the body
and Gaetz counters with a straight right hand.
Gaetz takes a swing at Zola's ribcage but misses.
Gaetz lands with a kick to the ribs.
Jab, jab by Zola - just one landing.
Gaetz drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gaetz gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Zola connects with a right hand. Gaetz shakes it off.
Gaetz throws a right hand that misses
and Zola counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gaetz's knee momentarily.
Zola lands a nice looking body shot.
Zola throws a sloppy head kick and Gaetz moves out of range easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zola pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gaetz takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've been informed that Zola has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Zola swings widly with a right hand
and Gaetz counters with a nice body shot. #T1#
Gaetz keeps Zola at a distance using the push kick.
Zola checks the leg kick nicely there.
Zola looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gaetz cracks a nice hook into Zola's ribs.
Zola swings for the body but Gaetz moves out of range.
Gaetz scores with a kick to the midsection.
Zola looks winded!
Zola misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A big right from Zola misses.
Gaetz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zola throws out the jab.
Gaetz lands with a straight right. Zola didn't see that one coming.
Zola slips under a jab.
A big right from Zola misses.
Zola just misses with a punch to the body.
Gaetz is looking to counter punch.
Gaetz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gaetz connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gaetz darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT#
It looks like Gorgon Zola has been cut.
Zola takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gaetz throws a front kick that sends Zola stumbling back into the cage.
Zola misses with a low kick.
Zola misses with a body shot
and Gaetz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zola swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gaetz scores with a counter punch that sends Zola to the canvas! Gaetz smells blood - he's punishing Zola with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Zola has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Link Gaetz!
Link Gaetz thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: Pride FC 27     
Date:   Jun 22, 2019
#R1#
Stuckey throws out a powerful jab.
Zola throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stuckey is looking to counter punch.
Stuckey takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Stuckey looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Zola checks a leg kick.
Stuckey throws a jab when Zola was well out of range.
As Stuckey backs off Zola throws a huge counter combo but Stuckey manages to avoid it all.
Zola uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stuckey.
Stuckey cracks Zola with an open hand slap.
Stuckey throws a big shot that misses.
Zola keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zola follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Stuckey motions for Zola to come forward. Stuckey throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stuckey throws a leg kick which misses Zola's front leg but catches the back leg as Zola tries to avoid it.
Stuckey misses with a straight left.
Zola doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zola scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stuckey in his tracks.
Zola cracks a nice hook into Stuckey's ribs.
A jab from Stuckey misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zola misses with a body kick.
Zola on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stuckey. Stuckey obviously looking to wear him down.
Stuckey takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T1#
Zola throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Stuckey misses with a left hand
and Zola makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Zola misses with an attempted mid kick.
Stuckey misses the jab.
Stuckey throws a quick inside leg kick.
Zola blocks a jab.
Stuckey takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Stuckey with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stuckey misses with a low kick.
Zola throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stuckey stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL#
Stuckey gets a clinch.
A short left from Zola.
Zola scores with a shot to the side of Stuckey's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zola pushes Stuckey back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stuckey throws a knee to the head but misses.
Zola lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
Stuckey blocks a body shot from Zola.
Zola lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Stuckey is breathing heavily.#BC2#
Zola breaks from the clinch.
Stuckey looks to land a right hand but Zola moved out of range.
Zola cracks Stuckey with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Zola tries to bum rush Stuckey with a series of wild strikes but Stuckey uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zola will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zola drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Stuckey staying out of range there.
Stuckey digs a good hook to Zola's body.
Zola looks to throw the jab but Stuckey is out of range.
Stuckey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zola.
Zola scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stuckey doesn't seem bothered though.
A punch combination from Zola misses.
Ray Stuckey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Zola slips under a jab from Stuckey.
Stuckey swinging wildly here.
A little jabbing left from Zola on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zola throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Zola lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stuckey circles away quickly and effectively.
Stuckey misses with a low kick.
Stuckey blocks a head kick by Zola.
Stuckey tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zola paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A jab from Stuckey misses.
Stuckey has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stuckey there as he acknowledges the shot.
Stuckey tried to score with a low kick but Zola checks it.
A jab lands there for Zola.
Zola throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stuckey moves out of range of the leg kick from Zola.#T4#
Zola walks into a jab.
Zola bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stuckey's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stuckey slips a straight right by Zola.
Stuckey looks to score with a jab to the body but Zola is just out of range.
Stuckey thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zola feints a counter leg kick.
Stuckey swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Zola checks a leg kick.
Zola flicks out a counter leg kick but Stuckey steps away.
Zola on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stuckey. Stuckey obviously looking to wear him down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Zola.
Zola looks to land a combination but Stuckey avoids it well.
Stuckey lands a front kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zola moves out of range of the body kick.
Zola throws a lazy body kick
and Stuckey counters with a good low kick that Zola was not able to check.
Stuckey misses with a low kick as Zola jumps back.
A little jabbing left from Zola on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gorgon Zola dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Stuckey digs a good hook to Zola's body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Stuckey.
Stuckey lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zola's sensitive parts.
A combination from Zola does no damage.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stuckey.
Gorgon Zola seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stuckey misses with a head kick.
Stuckey throws an off balance right hand
and Zola counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zola lands a right hook to the body.
Stuckey fails with an attempt to clinch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Zola checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Zola.
Stuckey lands a jab to the head.
Stuckey scores with a nice right hand.
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!
Stuckey moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Stuckey scores with a sloppy right hand. Zola should have avoided that one. #T1#
Zola slips under a jab.
Stuckey looks to clinch
and Zola counters with a nice uppercut.
Stuckey fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Zola is out of range.
Zola looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stuckey throws a nice looking combination but Zola bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zola is looking to chop away at Stuckey's legs.
Stuckey takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zola.
Zola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stuckey manages to avoid it.
Stuckey is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zola.
A little jabbing left from Zola on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zola ducks under a wild hook from Stuckey.
Zola moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Zola throws a series of punches but Stuckey avoids them all with ease.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stuckey. That's going to slow Zola down.
Stuckey thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zola appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Zola ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Stuckey looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stuckey throws a right hand that Zola ducks under and follows up with a left that Zola also avoids with ease.
Stuckey tried to score with a low kick but Zola checks it.
Zola feints a counter leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Zola blocks the low kick.
Stuckey tries to clinch but Zola moves out of range.
Stuckey misses with a lunging right hand
and Zola counters with a stiff right hand.
Stuckey is looking to clinch but Zola is avoiding it.
Stuckey avoids the body shot from Zola. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Stuckey blocks an uppercut.
Stuckey lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Zola breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zola misses with an uppercut.
Stuckey moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T3#
Stuckey scores with a jab.
Stuckey doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stuckey looks to land a left hand but Zola moved out of range nicely.
Stuckey has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stuckey there as he acknowledges the shot.
Zola blocks a low kick nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stuckey. Zola does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zola lands a jab to the nose.
A combination from Stuckey does no damage.
Zola lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Stuckey tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zola swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zola looks to land a body kick but Stuckey moved away.
Stuckey fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zola fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Stuckey on the side of the head.
Stuckey takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
An attempted straight right counter from Stuckey misses the target.
Stuckey tries to bum rush Zola with a series of wild strikes but Zola uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stuckey is looking to slow Zola down with leg kicks. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stuckey ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zola throws a leg kick that misses.
Zola throws a leg kick that misses.
Zola blocks a head kick by Stuckey. #CL#
Stuckey closes the distance and clinches.
Zola blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Stuckey tries to land knees in the clinch but Zola avoids the damage to the body.
Stuckey softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Stuckey. #BC2#
Zola breaks the clinch.
Stuckey motions for Zola to come forward. Stuckey throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zola is looking for the big counter here.
Zola's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Stuckey throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Zola tries to land a front kick but Stuckey steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Zola dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stuckey moves away from the strike by Zola.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ray Stuckey will probably get the nod.
That's time! Stuckey's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Stuckey keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Stuckey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zola takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Stuckey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zola ducks under a wild hook from Stuckey.
Zola only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Zola throws a big shot that misses.
Zola takes one to the side of the head.
Stuckey throws a poor cross that misses
and Zola counters with a leg kick. #KD2#
Zola lands a big head kick that sends Stuckey tumbling to the mat! Zola takes a step backwards and waves Stuckey back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stuckey misses with a hook
and Zola counters with an outside leg kick.
Stuckey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zola moves away.
Zola lands a leg kick that knocks Stuckey off balance momentarily.
Stuckey closes the distance but Zola moves to the side
and Zola counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zola misses with a wild combination. #T1#
Zola pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zola throws out a powerful jab.
Stuckey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zola throws out a counter right but Stuckey avoids it with no problem.
Zola fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stuckey has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
An inside leg kick from Stuckey misses.
Zola scores with a sloppy right hand. Stuckey should have avoided that one.
Zola blocks a jab.
Stuckey thumps Zola with a low kick.
Stuckey throws an off balance right hand
and Zola counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Zola throws a right hand that Stuckey ducks under and follows up with a left that Stuckey also avoids with ease.
Zola throws a sloppy head kick and Stuckey moves out of range easily.
Stuckey throws a body punch but Zola moves out of range. #T2#
Stuckey lands with a thumping leg kick.
A jab from Stuckey does it's job there.
Stuckey moves in looking to clinch but Zola pushes him off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stuckey throws a right hand that Zola ducks under and follows up with a left that Zola also avoids with ease.
Zola circles away from the clinch attempt
and Zola connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stuckey moves out of range of the body kick from Zola.
Stuckey wants to clinch but Zola slips to the side
enabling Zola to counter with a crisp jab.
Stuckey scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Stuckey misses with a head kick.
Zola lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stuckey circles away quickly and effectively.
Stuckey doesn't manage to clinch there - Zola circles away.
A low kick from Stuckey is predictable there
and Zola counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stuckey thinking. #T3#
Stuckey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zola.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stuckey. Zola does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zola keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stuckey.
Stuckey jabs Zola to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Stuckey turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Stuckey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stuckey tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Zola counters with a nice low kick that buckles Stuckey's knee momentarily.
Zola avoids a kick to the body.
Stuckey shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Zola blocks a low kick nicely.
Stuckey moves out of range of the body kick from Zola. #T4#
Stuckey misses the shot to the body.
Zola lets loose with a powerful body kick. Stuckey will feel that in the morning.
Stuckey thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stuckey takes a swing at Zola's ribcage but misses.
Stuckey swings widly with a right hand
and Zola counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A low kick from Zola is predictable there
and Stuckey counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stuckey lands a two punch combo.
Zola connects with a body shot that sends Stuckey's belly button to the back.
Zola fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Stuckey on the side of the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Zola.
Stuckey takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Stuckey plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zola throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gorgon Zola comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Zola 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gorgon Zola!

Gorgon Zola bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: Pride FC 23     
Date:   Jun 01, 2019
#R1#
Zola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beaumont.
Zola lands with a straight right. Beaumont didn't see that one coming.#CUT#
It looks like Cavey Beaumont has been cut.
Beaumont throws a head kick that half lands.
Beaumont paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A chopping leg kick lands by Beaumont.
Beaumont misses with an uppercut. Zola saw that one coming.
Zola appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Zola moves forwards but Beaumont connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Beaumont lands a nice looking body shot.
Beaumont throws the left hand but Zola avoids the punch easily.
We've been told by Zola's head coaches at Heavy Metal that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Beaumont scores with a body shot.
Beaumont throws a head kick but Zola moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beaumont looks to score with a jab to the body but Zola is just out of range.
Zola defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Beaumont.
Zola is looking to counter punch.
Zola lands with an uppercut that bounces Beaumont off the cage and back into range.#CL2#
Beaumont has taken the fight to the clinch. #T1#
Zola tries a body shot but Beaumont blocks it.
Beaumont tries to land knees in the clinch but Zola avoids the damage to the body. #BC#
Zola breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Beaumont moves into range and clinches up with Zola.
Beaumont lands with a left to the head.
Zola goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Zola breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Beaumont fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zola manages to avoid it.
Nice body kick there by Zola.#CL2#
Beaumont gets a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Zola.
Beaumont blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zola lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Zola lands a nice uppercut.
Zola lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Beaumont looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beaumont lands a nice uppercut.
Zola throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Beaumonts head.
Beaumont blocking some punches.
Zola tries to throw a body punch but Beaumont avoids it by throwing Zola back against the cage. #T2#
Beaumont lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Zola breaks from the clinch.
Beaumont scores with a nice head shot.#CL#
Zola pushes Beaumont up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Zola breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Zola as Beaumont shoots in.
Zola tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beaumont was well out of range. Poor timing from Zola.
Beaumont thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd cheers as Beaumont lands an impressive looking overhand right. Zola doesn't seem phased though.#CL#
Zola takes the fight into the clinch.
Beaumont tries to land knees in the clinch but Zola avoids the damage to the body.
Zola softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Beaumont.
Zola misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zola misses with a punch on the inside.
Beaumont has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Beaumont misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Beaumont. #T3#
Zola has a couple of punches blocked by Beaumont.
A head punch on the inside from Beaumont fails to land.
Zola is working Beaumont over against the cage.#BC#
Zola breaks from the clinch.
Zola uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beaumont.
Zola appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zola. That's going to slow Beaumont down.
Beaumont keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zola.
Beaumont looks to land a right hand but Zola moved out of range.
Beaumont lands a glancing blow to the side of Zola's head.
A punch combination from Beaumont misses.
Beaumont avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Beaumont now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Zola lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT#
That has opened up Cavey Beaumont's cut even more.
Zola pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zola misses with a looping right.
Beaumont throws a head kick that misses #KD#
and Zola counters with a crisp right hand that drops Beaumont! Zola lets Beaumont back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick misses from Beaumont.
Zola on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Zola batters Beaumont with a massive right followed by a huge left! Beaumont is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Zola lands a final crushing right hand to drop Beaumont to the mat with a gruesome thud! Zola is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Gorgon Zola!
After the fight, Gorgon Zola 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.

 

Event: Pride FC 19     
Date:   May 11, 2019
#R1#
Zola connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT2#
It looks like Conor Daley has been cut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zola.
Zola pushes Daley away with a front kick.
Daley misses with a straight left.
Zola defending well as Daley loads up on a big left hand.
Daley moves out of range of the body kick from Zola.
Daley lands with a kick to the ribs.
Daley misses with a right hand
and Zola makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Zola misses with a hook
letting Daley counter with a right hand.
Daley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Conor Daley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daley throws a leg kick that is checked
and Zola counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Daley throws a solid leg kick but Zola takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Daley.
A little jabbing left from Zola on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zola keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
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!
Daley jabs Zola right on the nose. Zola blinks but takes it well.
Daley fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zola looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1#
Zola waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Daley.
Daley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Daley loads up on a big right hand but Zola slips the punch.
Zola attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Daley scoring well with a low kick there.
Daley looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Daley misses with an uppercut
and Zola counters with a nice kick to the body.
Daley ducks under a wild hook from Zola.
Daley has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Zola.
Zola fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Zola blocks the body kick.
Zola misses with a body kick.
Zola fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Zola has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Daley misses with a body shot
and Zola counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Daley connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Zola throws the left hand but Daley avoids the punch easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zola misses with a looping left.
As Zola backs away, Daley returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Zola moves out of range of the leg kick from Daley.
Zola waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Daley.
Daley pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Zola uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Daley.
Daley misses the shot to the body.
Daley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zola throws a hook to the side of Daley's head but Daley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zola throws a jab when Daley was well out of range.
Zola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Daley.
Daley misses with a body shot
letting Zola counter with a right hand. #T3#
Daley throws a right and a left that both miss.
A low kick from Daley misses
and Zola counters with a big right hand! Oh Daley is in trouble here! Zola follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gorgon Zola!
Gorgon Zola spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

 

Event: Pride FC 13     
Date:   Apr 20, 2019
#R1#
Svennson ducks right into an uppercut from Zola. #CUT2#
It looks like Sven Svennson has been cut.
Svennson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Zola jabs at Svennson's body.
Svennson misses with a straight left.
Svennson fails with a takedown attempt.
Zola tries a quick counter leg kick but Svennson is wise to it.
Zola has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Svennson misses the target.
Svennson takes one to the side of the head.
Zola connects with a nice looking jab.
Svennson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zola. Svennson does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zola lands a jab to Svennson's midsection.
Good standup being displayed there by Svennson as he connects with a hook.
Zola bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Svennson's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zola fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Svennson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Zola keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sven Svennson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Zola slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT2#
Sven Svennson's cut is getting worse.
Svennson throws a head kick but Zola moves out of range.
Svennson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zola as he avoids it easily.
Zola lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Zola ducks under a wild hook from Svennson.
Svennson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Svennson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Zola throws a head kick but Svennson moves out of range.
Svennson throwing a counter right hand but Zola manages to avoid it.
Svennson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Svennson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Svennson throws a big shot that misses.
Zola lands with a nice body punch.
Svennson is breathing heavily.
Zola scores with a nice body kick.
Zola clobbers Svennson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD2#
Zola lands a big head kick that sends Svennson tumbling to the mat! Zola takes a step backwards and waves Svennson back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Svennson is rocked!#CUT2#
Sven Svennson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Svennson fails with a takedown attempt.
Zola throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Zola ducks under a wild hook from Svennson.
Zola tries a quick counter leg kick but Svennson is wise to it.
Zola punishes Svennson's body with a nice straight punch.
Zola listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT2#
Jeez, Sven Svennson's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Zola, as that shot connected.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Sven Svennson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Gorgon Zola!
After the fight, Gorgon Zola 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.

 

Event: Pride FC 7     
Date:   Mar 30, 2019
#R1#
Crayewski feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Zola's calf.
Crayewski throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Zola.
Crayewski thumps Zola with a low kick.
Crayewski getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Good leg kick by Zola there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Zola tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crayewski was well out of range. Poor timing from Zola.
Crayewski throws a combination. Zola tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Zola pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zola. Crayewski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zola avoids the head kick by Crayewski.
Sloppy strikes from Crayewski. Those never looked like landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right-left combo lands from Zola. #CUT2#
It looks like Grzegorz Crayewski has been cut.
Crayewski tries a head kick but it misses.
Crayewski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Crayewski avoids the body shot from Zola.
Zola moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Crayewski moves out of range as Zola strikes.
Crayewski looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Zola throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Crayewski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Crayewski has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1#
Good leg kick by Crayewski there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Zola scores with a spinning back kick!
Donk. Crayewski catches Zola right on the button with a cross.
Sloppy strikes from Crayewski. Those never looked like landing.
Zola walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Crayewski checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Crayewski has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zola finds it's way round the side to connect with Crayewski's head.
Grzegorz Crayewski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zola misses with a body shot.
A combination from Crayewski does no damage.
Crayewski motions for Zola to come forward. Crayewski throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zola motions for Crayewski to come forward. Zola throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And Crayewski counters with a quick kick to the body but Zola blocks it.
Crayewski throws an off balance right hand
and Zola counters with a slapping leg kick.
Crayewski throws a combination. Zola tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zola lands with a right hand.
A good leg kick by Crayewski.
Zola throws a right hand that Crayewski ducks under and follows up with a left that Crayewski also avoids with ease.
Zola swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zola on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Zola throws a hook but Crayewski avoids it easily.
Zola motions for Crayewski to come forward. Zola throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Crayewski throws a nice outside leg kick.
Zola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crayewski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zola throws out a counter right but Crayewski avoids it with no problem.
Crayewski scores with a hook.
Crayewski bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Zola's head.
Zola misses with an uppercut
and Crayewski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Crayewski tries to score with a low kick but Zola moves his leg out of the way.
Zola feints a counter leg kick.
Crayewski throws out a powerful jab.
Zola scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Crayewski's corner calls for a 1-2. Crayewski obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Zola throws a shot to the body.
Crayewski with a jab.
Crayewski misses with a hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Crayewski as he connects with a hook.
Crayewski scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Crayewski misses with a low kick.
Crayewski missing with a left hand there. Zola was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zola throws out a counter right but Crayewski avoids it with no problem.
Crayewski throws a sloppy head kick and Zola moves out of range easily. #T3#
A jab from Crayewski misses.
Crayewski is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Crayewski loads up on a big right hand but Zola slips the punch.
Crayewski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zola makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Zola takes a swing at Crayewski's ribcage but misses.
Zola blocks a head kick by Crayewski.
Zola keeps Crayewski at a distance using the push kick.
Crayewski is breathing heavily.
Zola misses with a wild body shot.
Crayewski is looking to counter punch.
Zola checks the leg kick.
Zola misses the shot to the body.
Crayewski half committed to a counter leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zola. Crayewski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zola looks to score with a jab to the body but Crayewski is just out of range.
Zola takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Crayewski is looking to score with low kicks.
Zola buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Crayewski swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Zola.
Zola is looking to score with low kicks.
Crayewski was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Crayewski misses with a straight right.
Crayewski lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crayewski chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zola can pounce on him.
Crayewski paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Zola throws a low kick but it's checked well by Crayewski.
Crayewski is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Crayewski pivots, looking for a leg kick but Zola is out of range and Crayewski settles back down.
Crayewski bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Zola's head.
Zola showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Crayewski.
Zola just misses with a punch to the body.
Crayewski swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Crayewski connects with a single shot there.
Crayewski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zola bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zola. That's going to slow Crayewski down.
A swing and a miss from Crayewski.
Crayewski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zola looks for the body kick but Crayewski saw that one coming.
A jab from Zola misses.
Zola misses with a straight right.
Crayewski connects with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Grzegorz Crayewski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Grzegorz Crayewski's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A left lands for Zola.
Zola lands a nice hook to Crayewski's body. Crayewski takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Crayewski connects with the punch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Crayewski.
A cross from Zola lands.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Crayewski here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Zola throws an overhand right that lands on Crayewski's shoulder, as Crayewski tries to avoid the shot.
Zola throws a leg kick but Crayewski sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Crayewski throws a sloppy head kick and Zola moves out of range easily.
Zola takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Grzegorz Crayewski is winning the standup battle so far.
Zola ducks under a wild hook from Crayewski.
Zola is looking to slow Crayewski down with leg kicks.
Crayewski misses with a double jab.
Zola looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zola moves away from the strike by Crayewski.
Crayewski misses with an uppercut.
Crayewski scores with a jab to the jaw.
Crayewski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zola.
Zola fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Crayewski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Crayewski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Crayewski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zola can do to turn this around?#T1#
A shot to the liver by Zola. Beautiful body shot.
Zola's corner calls for a 1-2. Zola obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Zola tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Crayewski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Crayewski needs to keep his hands up - Zola had a free shot at his head there.
Zola takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Zola takes a swing at Crayewski's ribcage but misses.
Zola scores with a hook to the body. Crayewski takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Zola jabs at Crayewski's body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A jab lands there for Crayewski.
Zola looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Crayewski throws a quick counter head kick but Zola was just out of range.
Zola misses with a wild body shot.
An inside leg kick from Crayewski misses.
Zola has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zola misses with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Crayewski.
Crayewski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Good work by Zola as he checks the leg kick.
Crayewski takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T2#
Zola tries to land a front kick but Crayewski steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Zola scores with a punch to the head.
Crayewski tries a head kick but it misses.
Zola swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crayewski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zola.
Zola keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crayewski.
Crayewski looks for the body kick but Zola saw that one coming.
Crayewski looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Crayewski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zola throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Crayewski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zola counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Zola fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Zola feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Crayewskis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Zola might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Crayewski has got the better of the exchanges.
Zola connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CUT2#
Grzegorz Crayewski's cut is getting worse.
Zola's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Zola throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zola keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Zola has knocked Crayewski down with a huge combo! Zola steps away and waves a wobbly Crayewski back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Crayewski is rocked!
Zola throws a quick head kick that knocks Crayewski silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Zola is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Gorgon Zola!
Gorgon Zola decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

 

Event: PRIDE FC 1 Ster vs Milktoast     
Date:   Mar 09, 2019
#R1#
Zola throws a low kick but Gruzdev avoids it.
Gruzdev looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Zola throws a hook to the side of Gruzdev's head but Gruzdev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gruzdev is looking to counter with head kicks.
Zola misses with a straight left.
Gruzdev missing with a left hand there. Zola was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zola slips under a jab from Gruzdev.
Gruzdev closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gruzdev misses with a looping right.
Zola is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gruzdev with a body shot.
Zola throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gruzdev misses with a body shot.
Zola appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gruzdev paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gruzdev throws an off balance right hand
and Zola connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alexander Gruzdev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gruzdev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zola.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zola! But no joy.
Gruzdev misses with a right hand
and Zola counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gruzdev looks to land a right hand but Zola moved out of range.#T1#
Zola blocks a head kick by Gruzdev.
Gruzdev throws a head kick that misses
and Zola counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Gruzdev is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Gruzdev scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gruzdev misses with an attempted mid kick.
Zola feints a counter leg kick.
Zola ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gruzdev scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zola doesn't seem bothered though.
Zola misses with an uppercut
and Gruzdev counters with a nice uppercut.
Gruzdev is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Gruzdev blocks a leg kick.
Gruzdev throwing a counter right hand but Zola manages to avoid it.
Zola ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zola connects with the punch.#CUT2#
It looks like Alexander Gruzdev has been cut.
Gruzdev throws a jab when Zola was well out of range.
Zola let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jab, jab by Gruzdev - just one landing.
Gruzdev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zola. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
That kick from Gruzdev tenderised Zola's leg. Zola is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gruzdev finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Zola defending well as Gruzdev loads up on a big left hand.
Gruzdev connects with a looping right hand.
Gruzdev connects with an inside leg kick.
Gruzdev looks to throw the jab but Zola is out of range.
Zola bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zola moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gruzdev stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gruzdev throws a lazy right hand but Zola sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zola was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A shot to the body from Gruzdev misses
and Zola cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gruzdev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zola takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gruzdev is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Gruzdev throws a sloppy body shot
and Zola counters with a nice leg kick. #T3#
Zola misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gruzdev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gruzdev was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Gruzdev throws a hook to the side of Zola's head but Zola sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gruzdev misses with a hook. Zola ducked under it nicely.
Gruzdev misses with a head kick.
Gruzdev lands a leg kick that knocks Zola off balance momentarily.
Zola lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Gruzdev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Zola on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gruzdev misses with a body shot
and Zola counters with a body kick that stops Gruzdev in his tracks momentarily.
Gruzdev checks a leg kick.
Gruzdev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zola is trying to counter with his kicks.
Zola tries a head kick but it misses.
Gruzdev misses with a hook.#T4#
Zola tries to land a body kick
and Gruzdev counters with a low kick, right behind Zola 's knee.
Zola throws a sloppy head kick and Gruzdev moves out of range easily.
It looked like Gruzdev wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gruzdev throws a leg kick but Zola sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gruzdev will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zola tries to land a body kick
and Gruzdev counters with an inside leg kick.
Zola takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gruzdev throws a right hand that misses
and Zola counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Zola throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Zola throws a head kick but Gruzdev moves out of range.
Zola slips under a jab.
A nice side step and Zola releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Zola bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gruzdev's head backwards.
A lazy body kick from Zola
and Zola takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Gruzdev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Gruzdev's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Zola ducks under a wild hook from Gruzdev.
Gruzdev throws a leg kick but Zola sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gruzdev feints a jab promting Zola to slip. Gruzdev then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Zola slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Zola lands a nice looking body shot.
Gruzdev feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Zola's calf.
Gruzdev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gruzdev lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Zola might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Gruzdev has got the better of the exchanges.
A jab from Gruzdev misses.
Despite the aggression on Zola's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zola takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zola! But no joy.
Gruzdev throws a hook to the side of Zola's head but Zola sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zola looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gruzdev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gruzdev swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice straight punches there by Gruzdev. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gruzdev.
Gruzdev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zola counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
Gruzdev misses with a few strikes there.
Zola misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zola throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gruzdev throws a hook to the side of Zola's head but Zola sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gruzdev misses with a head kick.
Alexander Gruzdev is winning the standup battle so far.
Zola misses the shot to the body.
Zola scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Zola blocks the leg kick.
Gruzdev scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gruzdev lands with an overhand left.
A punch combination from Zola misses.
Zola with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gruzdev to score with a decent uppercut.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gruzdev. #T2#
Gruzdev throws a lazy uppercut
and Zola counters with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice uppercut lands for Gruzdev. That snapped Zola's head back.
Gruzdev throws an off balance right hand
letting Zola counter with a right hand.
Gruzdev moves into range and connects with a jab.
Zola swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gruzdev counters with a nice uppercut.
Zola uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gruzdev.
Zola appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gruzdev drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Gruzdev here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Gruzdev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zola's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gruzdev connects with a looping right hand.
Gruzdev uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Zola has time to react.
Gruzdev lands with a slapping head kick.
Zola has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Zola tried to score with a low kick but Gruzdev checks it.
Gruzdev went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T3#
Zola tries to land a front kick but Gruzdev steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gruzdev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zola can do to turn this around?
Gruzdev connects with a jab.
Gruzdev throws a sloppy head kick and Zola moves out of range easily.
Zola ducks under a wild hook from Gruzdev.
Gruzdev takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gruzdev throws a sloppy head kick and Zola moves out of range easily.
Zola takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Gruzdev's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zola under the eye.
Zola ducks under a wild hook from Gruzdev.
Zola let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Gruzdev throws a right and a left that Zola avoids nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Gruzdev there.
Zola throws a half hearted mid kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Gruzdev. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zola throws a body punch but Gruzdev moves out of range.
Zola scores with a decent looking hook.
Gruzdev takes a swing at Zola's ribcage but misses.
Zola misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zola looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gruzdev staying out of range there.
Gruzdev throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gruzdev blocks a head kick by Zola.
Gruzdev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zola moves away.
Zola is looking to land body kicks.
Gruzdev scores with a jab. Zola acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gruzdev wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Gruzdev dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Gruzdev's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Gruzdev connects with a solid leg kick.
Gruzdev swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gruzdev is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Zola pushes Gruzdev away with a front kick.
Jab by Gruzdev.
Gruzdev throws a leg kick but Zola moved away.
Zola lands with a slapping head kick.
Gruzdev throws a head kick that misses.
Zola doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Zola takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Gruzdev throws a lazy right hand but Zola sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zola is trying to counter with his kicks.
Gruzdev checks a leg kick nicely.
Gruzdev bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
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!
Zola ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1#
Gruzdev blocks a head kick by Zola.
Zola throws a looping overhand right but Gruzdev ducks down to avoid it.
A slow jab from Gruzdev misses its intended target.
A countering left hand to the body from Zola misses.
Gruzdev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gruzdev moves out of range of the body kick.
Zola scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gruzdev doesn't seem bothered though.
A left and a right from Zola both land. Nice combination.
Gruzdev walks into a left hand.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Zola. Gruzdev shrugs it off though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gruzdev throws a hook to the side of Zola's head but Zola sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gruzdev keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gruzdev tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Zola manages to circle out of the way.
Zola avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gorgon Zola has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Gruzdev throws a head kick that misses.
Gruzdev throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gruzdev throws a hook but Zola avoids it easily.
Zola throws a body shot but no joy.
Gruzdev seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Zola scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Zola takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Zola misses with an uppercut.
Zola throws the kick towards the body but Gruzdev avoids it.
Zola takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Zola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gruzdev.
Gruzdev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zola counters with a body kick.
Zola ducks under a wild hook from Gruzdev.#T3#
Gruzdev misses with a left hand
and Zola counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gruzdev throws a shot from downtown. Zola moves away and avoids it.
Gruzdev lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Zola slips under a jab.
Zola throws a counter combo.
Zola lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gruzdev scores with a jab to the body.
Gruzdev avoids the body shot from Zola.
Zola takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A telegraphed right hand from Gruzdev misses the target.
Gruzdev throws a shot from downtown. Zola moves away and avoids it.
Zola tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gruzdev is able to avoid easily.
Zola walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T4#
Gruzdev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zola misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Zola misses.
Zola throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gruzdev is looking to counter punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gruzdev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gruzdev moves out of range of the strikes.
Gruzdev keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Alexander Gruzdev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gruzdev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Zola on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zola throws a front kick that sends Gruzdev stumbling back into the cage.
A punch combination from Gruzdev misses.
Jab, jab by Gruzdev - just one landing.
Gruzdev moves out of range of the body kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Alexander Gruzdev.
Well Gruzdev 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Gruzdev!

An out of breath and clearly excited Alexander Gruzdev thanked Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

 

Event: AFC #40     
Date:   Mar 02, 2019
#R1#
A punch combination from Zola misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zola. Ronaldo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zola throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Zola!
Ronaldo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zola as he jumps to the side.
Zola looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ronaldo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zola.
As Zola backs off Ronaldo throws a huge counter combo but Zola manages to avoid it all.
Ronaldo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ronaldo has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Zola.
Ronaldo shoots for a takedown but Zola saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ronaldo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T1#
Ronaldo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zola pinned against the cage. Zola gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gorgon Zola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pele Ronaldo.
Zola defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ronaldo.
Zola connects with a solid leg kick.
Gorgon Zola is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ronaldo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zola's waist but Zola gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ronaldo off to one side.
As Ronaldo backs away, Zola returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ronaldo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Zola counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Pele Ronaldo has been cut.#KD#
Zola drops Ronaldo with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Ronaldo looks back up at him and smiles so Zola waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ronaldo is aggressively charging in as Zola backs up avoiding any damage. Zola tosses out a jab and Ronaldo runs right into it face first! Ronaldo is out cold! Zola dropped down on all fours and is barking in Ronaldo's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gorgon Zola!
Gorgon Zola bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: AFC #36     
Date:   Feb 09, 2019
#R1#
Almasy is looking to clinch but Zola is avoiding it. #CL#
Zola has taken the fight to the clinch.
Almasy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zola's elbow. #BC2#
Almasy manages to break the clinch.
Zola misses with a kick to the body
and Zola takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Almasy throws a wild body kick that Zola sees coming a mile off.
Zola throws a lazy right hand but Almasy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zola tries to close the distance and clinch up but Almasy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Almasy thinks about the counter body kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Zola. Almasy shrugs it off though.
Zola throws a body kick that misses.
Almasy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zola lands a front kick.
Zola uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Good leg kick by Zola there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zola.
Gorgon Zola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zola throws a body kick that misses
and Almasy counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Zola scores with a kick to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Zola.
Almasy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zola.
A jab lands there for Zola.
A nice leg kick lands there from Zola.
Zola connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Zola throws a hook but Almasy blocks it.
Almasy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zola.
Zola misses with a hook. Almasy ducked under it nicely.
Zola is looking to land body kicks.
It seemed like Almasy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Almasy jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zola loads up on a big right hand but Almasy slips the punch.
Almasy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Both fighters circling a little - Zola finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T2#
Zola digs a good hook to Almasy's body.
Zola with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL#
Zola closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Zola escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zola throws a left and a right that both miss
and Almasy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Almasy tries to keep at a distance but Zola has taken the fight into the clinch.
Zola tries to throw a body punch but Almasy avoids it by throwing Zola back against the cage.
Almasy can't find room to land a body shot as Zola controls the action.
Almasy tries to throw a body punch but Zola avoids it by throwing Almasy back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Almasy fails to land.
Almasy is working Zola over against the cage.
Almasy scores with a hook to the body.
Almasy misses with some punches.
Zola lands a nice shot to the body.
Zola blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zola goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
Almasy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Almasy throws a punch but it's blocked by Zola.
Zola tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zola.
Almasy scores with a shoulder strike.
Zola misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Zola scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Zola breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Almasy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Zola.
Almasy throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Almasy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zola throws out the jab.
Zola throws a low kick but Almasy moves out of range easily.
Zola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zola tries to clinch there but Almasy circles away.
Zola lands with a nice body punch. #T4#
Almasy throws out a loose jab but Zola uses good head movement to avoid it.
Almasy scores with a nice right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zola fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL#
Zola moves into range and clinches up with Almasy.
Almasy goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Zola pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Almasy cracks Zola with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Zola throws a wild body kick that Almasy sees coming a mile off.
Almasy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Almasy misses with an uppercut.
Almasy misses with a body kick.
Zola throws a counter high kick but Almasy was just alert enough to avoid it.
Almasy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Almasy avoids the body shot from Zola.
Jab by Zola.
Almasy avoids the body shot from Zola.
Almasy flicks out a counter leg kick but Zola steps away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gorgon Zola dominated that round.
That's time! Zola's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Zola tries a head kick but it misses.
Almasy thinks about the counter body kick.
Zola misses with a combination
and Almasy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Almasy explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Almasy misses the jab.
Almasy checks a leg kick.
Zola slips a jab and a cross from Almasy.
Zola was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zola throws a body kick that misses.
A low kick from Zola is predictable there
and Almasy counters with a straight right hand.
Zola tries to clinch but Almasy moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zola digs a good body shot into Almasy's ribs.
A swing and a miss from Almasy.
A big right from Almasy misses.
Zola cracks Almasy with an open hand slap.#T1#
Zola misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Almasy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Almasy throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Zola throws the kick towards the body but Almasy avoids it.
Almasy is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Nice body punch from Zola.
Zola throws a body kick that misses.
Zola drops his hands momentarily and Almasy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice shot lands for Almasy.
Almasy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab lands there for Almasy.
Jab, jab by Zola - just one landing.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Almasy checks a leg kick.
Almasy throws a body kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Zola misses the target.#T2#
Almasy avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crunch! Zola slams his shin into Almasy's torso.
A thudding body kick lands there by Zola!
Almasy blocks a head kick by Zola.
A big left from Zola misses. #CL#
Zola gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Zola.
Almasy misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Almasy manages to break the clinch.
Zola misses with a shot to the body
letting Almasy counter with a right hand.
Almasy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zola. That's going to slow Almasy down.
Almasy takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Zola throws a left and a right that both miss
and Almasy counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Almasy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jab by Zola.
Zola throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Almasy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zola lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Zola lands a leg kick that knocks Almasy off balance momentarily.
Almasy walks into a stiff left hand from Zola.
Zola lands with a nice body punch.
Zola throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Zola gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Almasy tries to work over Zola's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zola.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zola.
Zola tries a body shot but Almasy blocks it.
Almasy misses with some punches. #T4##BC2#
Almasy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gorgon Zola is winning the standup battle so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Almasy throws a series of punches but Zola avoids them all with ease.
Almasy lands with a nice body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Almasy.
Almasy on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Zola throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Zola rushes Almasy and presses him up against the cage.
Zola blocking some punches.
Gorgon Zola has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Almasy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zola misses with a short punch on the inside.
Almasy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zola is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Almasy can do to turn this around?
Almasy pushes Zola back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zola fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zola has Almasy pressed against the cage, preventing Almasy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Almasy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Almasy has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Zola.
Almasy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gorgon Zola dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Almasy moves out of range of the body kick from Zola.
Zola throws a low kick, looking for Almasy's leg but Almasy calmly moves out of range.
Zola throws a body kick that misses.
Nice body punch from Almasy.
Zola moves out of range of the body kick from Almasy.
Almasy will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Zola fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zola scores with a nice strike.
Almasy fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zola on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zola misses with a looping right.
Almasy looks to throw the jab but Zola is out of range.
Almasy on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Zola chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Almasy can pounce on him.
Zola looks to land a left hand but Almasy moved out of range nicely.#T1##CL#
Zola takes the fight into the clinch.
Almasy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zola's elbow.
Zola lands a right hand that snaps the head of Almasy backwards.
Zola tries to work over Almasy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Almasy is working Zola over against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Almasy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zola backwards.
Zola misses with a punch on the inside.
Zola blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zola lands with a left to the head.
Almasy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zola working aggressively here.
Almasy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zola misses with a hook to the ribs.
A body shot lands from Almasy.
Almasy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Almasy lands a right hand.
Zola goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Seifer Almasy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A short left from Almasy. #BC2#
Almasy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick misses from Almasy.
Zola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Almasy moves away.#CL#
Zola darts in and clinches Almasy up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Almasy.
Almasy's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zola.
Almasy has a couple of punches blocked by Zola.
Zola misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zola throws a punch but it's blocked by Almasy.
Almasy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zola backwards.
Almasy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zolas head.
Almasy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zola lands a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Almasy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Almasy pushes Zola back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Almasy lands with a short shot to the head. #T3#
Almasy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Almasy struggles to land a body shot inside as Zola controls his hands.
Zola's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Almasy tries a body shot but Zola blocks it.
Almasy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zola blocking some punches.
Zola's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Almasy.
Almasy misses with a punch on the inside.
Almasy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zola blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Zola pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Almasy takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Almasy avoids the head kick by Zola.
Good exchange - Almasy coming out on top.
Almasy sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Almasy jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T4#
Almasy scores with a shot to the body. #KD2#
Almasy lands a big right hand that sends Zola crashing to the mat! Almasy stays standing though and waves Zola back to his feet!#ROC2#
Zola is rocked!
Zola throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Almasy scores with a counter punch that sends Zola to the canvas! Almasy smells blood - he's punishing Zola with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Zola has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Seifer Almasy!
A relieved looking Seifer Almasy thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: Showdown In The Downtown #6     
Date:   Jan 12, 2019
#R1#
Davidson cracks Zola with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Davidson throws a body punch but Zola moves out of range.
Davidson misses with a hook.
A slapping leg kick lands for Davidson.
Davidson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Zola fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT#
It looks like Harvey Davidson has been cut.
Zola takes a swing at Davidson's ribcage but misses.
A nice side step and Davidson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The crowd cheers as Zola lands an impressive looking overhand right. Davidson doesn't seem phased though.
Zola ducks under a wild hook from Davidson.
Davidson lands with an overhand left.
Davidson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Zola tries to clinch but Davidson is having none of it.
Zola throws an off balance right hand
and Davidson counters with a big head kick but Zola shrugs it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Davidson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Davidson. Zola does a little dance to reset his feet.
Davidson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Zola throws a lazy right hand but Davidson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Davidson misses with a head kick.
Davidson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Zola rather than just go for the knockout.
Davidson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Zola's hands.#T1#
Zola scores with a hook.
Zola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Davidson moves away.
Davidson lands with a straight right. Zola didn't see that one coming.
Zola takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Davidson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A lazy body kick from Zola
and Davidson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Davidson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Zola.
Davidson throws a jab but it's blocked by Zola.
Zola thinks about countering with a body kick.
Zola throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Davidson throws a lazy right hand but Zola sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zola wants to slow Davidson down by chopping away at his legs.
Zola wants to slow Davidson down by chopping away at his legs.
Davidson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Zola swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Davidson scores with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Davidson just misses with a punch to the body.
Zola throws a quick counter kick to the body but Davidson avoids it.
Davidson misses with a straight right. #T2#
Davidson misses the jab.
Zola was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Davidson misses with an uppercut. Zola saw that one coming.
Zola jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zola throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Davidson on the side of the head.
Davidson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Zola.
Davidson misses with a low kick.
Zola walks into a stiff left hand from Davidson.
Zola throws a chopping leg kick but Davidson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Davidson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zola throws a nice looking combination but Davidson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Davidson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zola tries to land a front kick but Davidson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Zola throws a looping overhand right but Davidson ducks down to avoid it.
Zola bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Zola takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Zola with a jab.
Zola misses with a series of wild punches. #T3#
Davidson throws a shot to the body.
Zola blocks a head kick by Davidson.
Davidson throws a leg kick but Zola moved away.
Zola blocks a jab.
Zola tries to close the distance and clinch but Davidson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zola takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Davidson misses with a hook. Zola ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zola darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The fighters circling - Davidson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zola throws a counter high kick but Davidson was just alert enough to avoid it.
Davidson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CL#
Zola darts in and clinches Davidson up against the cage.
Zola tries a body shot but Davidson blocks it.
Zola lands a right hand that snaps the head of Davidson backwards.
A hook to the body from Zola. #BC#
Zola breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T4#
Zola takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Davidson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zola with a jab.#ROC#
Davidson is rocked!
Look low, kick high! Zola uses the oldest trick in the book to send Davidson tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Zola is absolutely delighted - when Davidson wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Gorgon Zola!
In his post fight interview, Gorgon Zola started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: Showdown in the Downtown #4     
Date:   Dec 15, 2018
#R1#
Colton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zola.
Colton is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CUT#
It looks like Gareth Colton has been cut.
Zola fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Colton checks it well.
A jab lands there for Colton.
A jab from Zola misses.
Colton has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Colton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zola sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Colton throws a solid leg kick but Zola takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Colton.
Zola uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Colton.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colton takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zola misses with a lunging right hand
and Colton counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Colton throws out a loose jab but Zola uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Colton crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Zola - the referee stops the clock and Colton gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Zola. Colton manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#T1#
Colton misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#CL#
Colton gets tackled into the cage by Zola. Zola maintains the clinch.
Nice body punch from Zola.
Colton looks winded!
A short uppercut from Zola.
Colton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zola creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Colton has a couple of punches blocked by Zola.
Zola misses with some punches.
Zola takes a shot to the head.
Zola tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Colton's elbow.
Zola misses with a punch on the inside.
Zola lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zola lands with a short shot to the head.
Zola lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Colton backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Colton misses with the head strike.
Colton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zola tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Colton's elbow.
Zola digs a right hand underneath Colton's ribcage. Colton let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T2#
Colton tries a body shot but Zola blocks it.
Zola misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zola blocks an uppercut.
Colton lands a hook to the side of the head.
Colton swings wildly with an uppercut but Zola uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zola lands with a light punch inside.
Colton lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zola scores with a shoulder strike.
Colton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zola lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Zola pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Colton.
Zola scores with a nice body kick.
Colton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Zola rushes Colton and presses him up against the cage.
Zola is working Colton over against the cage.#T3#
Colton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Colton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Colton lands a shoulder strike.
A body shot lands from Zola.
I was talking to Zola's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Colton.
Zola blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Colton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Colton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Colton lands with a short shot to the head.
Zola softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zola makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zola blocking some punches.
Zola lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zola lands with a light punch inside.
Zola misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Zola breaks from the clinch.
Gorgon Zola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zola blocks a head kick by Colton.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Colton takes a swing at Zola's ribcage but misses.
Good leg kick by Zola there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #T4#
Colton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zola moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zola throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice defenses there by Zola.
It looked like Zola wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Colton slips a straight right by Zola.#CL#
Colton tries to keep at a distance but Zola has taken the fight into the clinch.
Zola goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Colton throws a head punch that misses.
Zola lands a hook to the side of the head.
Colton misses with the head strike.
Colton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zola's elbow.
Colton lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Colton misses with a body punch.
Zola can't find room to land a body shot as Colton controls the action.
Zola blocks a body shot from Colton.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gorgon Zola dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gareth Colton's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Zola misses with a left hand
and Colton counters with a straight right hand.
Gorgon Zola is winning the standup battle so far.
Colton lands a jab to the nose.
Zola fakes the leg kick and cracks Colton in the body.
Zola scores with a nice body kick.
Colton throws the kick towards the body but Zola avoids it.
Zola lands with a cross.
Zola is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Colton can do to turn this around?
Colton slips a jab and a cross from Zola.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zola throws an overhand right that lands on Colton's shoulder, as Colton tries to avoid the shot.
Colton appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A lazy left from Zola finds it's target.
Zola has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Colton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zola throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Colton sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Zola tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Zola misses the target.
Colton tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Zola throws an overhand right that lands on Colton's shoulder, as Colton tries to avoid the shot.
Colton counters with a body kick.
A slow jab from Zola misses its intended target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zola. That's going to slow Colton down.
Zola fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Zola connects with a solid leg kick.
Zola throws a sloppy head kick and Colton moves out of range easily.
Zola takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T2#
Zola misses with a looping left.
Zola lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Colton on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#CL#
Colton gets tackled into the cage by Zola. Zola maintains the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zola misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Colton fails to land.
Zola misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zola tries to work over Colton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zola blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Colton misses with the head strike.
Zola blocks a body shot from Colton.
Colton tries a body shot but Zola blocks it.
Zola gets through Colton's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Colton throws a punch but it's blocked by Zola.
Zola misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Colton misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Zola.
Colton's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Zola goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zola tries to throw a body punch but Colton avoids it by throwing Zola back against the cage.
Colton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
You can see that Colton has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Colton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zola blocking some punches.
Colton working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Zola blocks an uppercut.
Colton takes a shot to the head.
Colton lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zola backwards.
Colton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Colton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zola blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Zola.
Colton lands with a left to the head.
Zola lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Colton can't find room to land a body shot as Zola controls the action.
Zola blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zola lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T4#
A short left from Zola.
Colton blocks an uppercut.
Colton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Colton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Colton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gorgon Zola has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Zola pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zola avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A swing and a miss from Colton.
Zola looks for the body kick but Colton saw that one coming.
Colton is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Zola with a body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Zola. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Zola.
Colton throws a nice looking combination but Zola bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zola scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Colton smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gorgon Zola dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gareth Colton's cut.
That's time! Zola's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Colton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Colton avoids the body shot from Zola.
Colton steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Zola.
Colton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Colton connects with a solid leg kick.
Colton digs a good body shot into Zola's ribs.
Colton takes a jab right on the kisser.
Zola chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Colton can pounce on him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colton closes the distance looking to clinch
and Zola counters with a left to the body. #T1#
A big left from Colton misses.
Colton ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Colton misses with a hook. Zola ducked under it nicely.
Colton misses with a low kick as Zola jumps back.
Zola connects with a leg kick. Colton looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Colton takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Colton misses with an uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Colton misses the target.
Colton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zola circles away quickly and effectively.
Colton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A big right from Colton misses. #T2#
Colton thows a leg kick but Zola checks it
and Zola counters with a straight right hand.
Zola throws a head kick that Colton semi-blocks.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Zola, right into the meat.
Colton closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Colton takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Zola connects with a good right hand that stumbles Colton. Colton circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Zola clobbers Colton with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Colton throws out a loose jab but Zola uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zola circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zola scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T3#
Colton has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Zola.
Zola uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Colton.
Some wild striking there from Zola.
Zola uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Zola takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Colton throws a head kick that misses.
Colton throws a shot from downtown. Zola moves away and avoids it.
Zola is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Colton.#T4#
Zola throws a wild body kick that Colton sees coming a mile off.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zola. That's going to slow Colton down.
Colton misses the shot to the body.
Zola is looking to counter with head kicks.
Zola loads up on a big right hand but Colton slips the punch.
Colton throws a big counter head kick but Zola avoids it with no problem.
Colton takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CUT#
That has opened up Gareth Colton's cut even more.
Colton takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Colton needs to keep his hands up - Zola had a free shot at his head there.
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!
Zola misses with a looping right.
Nice body punch from Zola.
Gareth Colton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zola lands a right hook to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gorgon Zola showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Zola 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gorgon Zola!

A very excited looking Gorgon Zola rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Nov 10, 2018
#R1#
Zola cracks Kirov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kirov shoots and misses #CL#
and Zola counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kirov is trying to break free.#BC#
Zola breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zola dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kirov. That did some damage!
Zola throws a good cross that connects.
Kirov wants to clinch.
Zola moves in close and cracks Kirov with a massive right hand! Kirov, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Zola!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gorgon Zola!
A less than humble Gorgon Zola misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Oct 01, 2018
#R1#
Draganov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Draganov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#KD2#
Zola lands a big head kick that sends Draganov tumbling to the mat! Zola takes a step backwards and waves Draganov back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#
It looks like Dragan Draganov has been cut.
Crunch! Zola slams his shin into Draganov's torso.
Zola bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
BOOM! Zola lands a beautiful left hook that drops Draganov. Draganov tries to recover but Zola is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Draganov lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gorgon Zola!
After the fight, Gorgon Zola 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.

 


 

 
 
 
Home
What is MMA Tycoon?
Register
Forgot Details
Contact Us
MMA Affiliate Program
MMA Forum
UFC Chat
MMA Newspaper
Buzz - Social Media
MMA Rankings
MMA T-Shirts
 
Managers online: 929
Total users: 40147
 

 

   
©MMA Tycoon  | Bet MMA  |  Contact  |  Links  |  MMA Chat  
MMA Forum  |  Online (929)
Steam Gaming Group Google+ MMA Tycoon Twitter Facebook MMA Game MMA RSS feed - MMA Tycoon Game's Radio Podcast