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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 21, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Bondurant rushes Zao and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Zao misses with a punch on the inside.
Zao throws a head punch that misses.
Zao throws a punch but it's blocked by Bondurant.
Bondurant drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zao stalling the fight.
Bondurant blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Zao fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Zao pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zao avoids the head kick by Bondurant.
Zao throws a head kick that misses.
Bondurant shapes to counter with a head kick.
Zao misses with a lunging right hand
and Bondurant counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#
It looks like AJ Zao has been cut.
Bondurant lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Bondurant scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zao walks straight into a right hand from Bondurant - that's dropped him! Bondurant jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Zao from any more punishment! Zao complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Forrest Bondurant!
After winning the bout, Forrest Bondurant thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Zao lands the left hand.
Zao with a jab.#CUT#
It looks like Dana White has been cut.
White fails with a takedown attempt.
White tries for a takedown but Zao sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
White shoots in and drives through. Zao sprawls well.
AJ Zao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dana White.
White fails with a takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Zao on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zao sizes up White with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
White shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zao but Zao pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Zao connects with a nice cross there... White is looking wobbly and Zao recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send White to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Zao jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). AJ Zao!
AJ Zao took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 15, 2017 |
#R1##KD#
Zao cracks Lewis with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Lewis looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Zao finish him?
#ROC#
Lewis is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Steven Lewis has been cut.
Lewis looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Nice body punch from Zao.
Lewis is still on wobbly legs! Can Zao finish him?
Zao throws an uppercut from hell that sends Lewis clean off his feet! He's out cold! Zao stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). AJ Zao!
AJ Zao took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Torbar fails in his attempt to clinch.
Torbar is looking to clinch but Zao is avoiding it.
Torbar slips under a jab.#CL2#
Zao moves into the clinch.
Zao lands a shoulder strike.
Zao makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Torbar is trying to break the clinch but Zao has him pressed against the cage.
A short left from Zao.
Still in the clinch, Zao scores with a nice short uppercut.
Zao throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Zao throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Torbars head.
Zao pushes Torbar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zao pushes Torbar back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Torbar wants to get back to striking at distance but Zao won't allow it.
Zao lands with a short shot to the head.
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!
Zao working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Zao.
#ROC2#
Torbar is rocked!
Zao misses with a hook from the clinch.
Oh Torbar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Torbar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zao misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zao misses with a punch on the inside.
Zao throws a punch but it's blocked by Torbar.
Torbar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zao misses with a punch on the inside.
Zao misses with a hook from the clinch.
Torbar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Zao fails to land. #T1#
Zao misses with a short punch on the inside.
Torbar seems to have got his legs back now.
Nice body punch from Zao.
Torbar is trying to maintain a safe position but Zao gets an underhook and turns Torbar into the cage.
Zao lands a right hand.
Zao creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Torbar's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Torbar drops to his knees and Zao pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). AJ Zao!
A pretty intense looking AJ Zao took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Zao misses with a hook.
Ball is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Zao takes a swing at Ball's ribcage but misses.
Ball steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Zao.
Zao gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#CUT2#
AJ Zao's cut is getting worse.
Ball throws an overhand right that lands on Zao's shoulder, as Zao tries to avoid the shot.
Ball gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zao.
Zao looks to score with a jab to the body but Ball is just out of range.
Ball tries to clinch but Zao is having none of it.
Zao swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ball throws a hook but Zao blocks it.
Ball closes the distance but Zao moves to the side
and Zao counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Ball moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ball can't find room to land a body shot as Zao controls the action.
Zao working aggressively here.
Ball misses with a punch to the body.
Ball misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ball working aggressively here.
#T1#
Zao takes a shot to the head.
Zao tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ball blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ball scores with a shoulder strike.
Zao tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ball's elbow.
Ball throws a head punch that misses.
Ball tries a body shot but Zao blocks it.
Ball blocks an uppercut.
Ball lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ball blocking some punches.
Zao has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Zao misses with a punch on the inside.
Zao tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ball creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ball.
Ball softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#CUT2#
AJ Zao's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Zao tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zao working aggressively here.
Ball tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ball taking a breather.
Ball blocks an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ball misses with a punch to the body.
Ball tries to stall but Zao uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zao creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zao working aggressively here.
Ball digs a right hand underneath Zao's ribcage. Zao let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ball lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zao backwards. #T3#
Ball misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ball.
Zao blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ball lands with a left to the head.
Zao fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ball throws a punch but it's blocked by Zao.
Zao scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ball jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Zao walks away with a smile on his face. Ball gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ball lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ball moves out of range of the strikes.
Ball staying out of range there.
Zao uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ball.#CL2#
Zao gets tackled into the cage by Ball. Ball maintains the clinch. #BC#
Zao's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Ball slips under a jab from Zao.
Ball moves in looking to clinch but Zao pushes him off.
Ball thuds his right hand into Zao's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Ball fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zao, pushing him back against the cage.
Zao misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ball blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ball pushes Zao back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ball working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ball is stalling here.
Zao tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zao lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zao.
Ball swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Monte Ball dominated that round.
The cut man is working on AJ Zao's cut.
That's time! Zao's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Ball doesn't manage to clinch there - Zao circles away.
Ball uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zao.
Zao connects with a crisp jab.
Zao throws a lazy right hand but Ball sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zao has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ball finds it's way round the side to connect with Zao's head.
Ball tries to clinch but Zao moves out of range.
Ball moves out of range of the strikes.
Ball tries to counter by closing the distance.
AJ Zao is winning the standup battle so far.
Ball tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zao paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ball uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zao.
Zao misses with a straight right.
Zao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ball was well out of range. Poor timing from Zao.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ball takes a swing at Zao's ribcage but misses.
Zao looks to throw the jab but Ball is out of range.
Ball thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zao throws the left hand but Ball avoids the punch easily.
Zao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T1#
Zao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ball.
Ball lands with an uppercut that bounces Zao off the cage and back into range.
Zao missing with a left hand there. Ball was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Zao misses the target.
Ball wants to counter the offense by Zao and move into the clinch position.
Zao scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ball doesn't seem bothered though. #CL2#
Ball moves into the clinch.
Ball lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zao blocks a body shot from Ball.
Ball pushes Zao back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zao lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ball can't find room to land a body shot as Zao controls the action.
Ball blocks an uppercut.
Ball misses with the head strike.
Ball swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2#
Ball misses with a body punch.
Ball throws a head punch that misses.
Monte Ball seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Zao swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zao misses with a punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zao misses with some punches.
Ball swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ball lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ball.
Zao swings wildly with an uppercut but Ball uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zao blocking some punches.
Ball lands a nice uppercut.
Zao throws a punch but it's blocked by Ball. #T3#
Ball is working Zao over against the cage.
Ball lands a shoulder strike.
A short left from Ball. #CUT2#
Jeez, AJ Zao's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Ball working aggressively here.
Ball is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Zao as Ball tries to tie him up.
Ball fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zao letting Ball take a breather here.
Zao lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ball.
Ball working aggressively here.
#TD2#
Ball jumps guard and drags Zao to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Ball has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4##SU#
Zao gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Ball on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ball moves out of range of the strikes.
Ball displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zao throws out the jab.
Ball blocks a jab.
Ball keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zao.
Ball fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zao manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Ball moves into the clinch successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ball.
Zao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zao gets through Ball's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ball lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ball fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Monte Ball showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on AJ Zao'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Zao takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#CL2#
Ball closes the distance and clinches.
Zao blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Ball fails to land.
Zao lands a left hand.
Zao lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ball backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zao.
Ball lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zao backwards.
Zao tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ball's elbow.
Zao lands a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zao blocking some punches.
Ball lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zao backwards.
Zao lands a shoulder strike.
Ball lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
Zao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ball fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zao working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ball.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ball.
Zao lands with a left to the head.
Zao lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ball.#BC#
Zao breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jab by Zao.#CUT#
It looks like Monte Ball has been cut.
Zao throws a lazy right hand but Ball sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ball lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ball fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zao on the side of the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at AJ Zao's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Monte Ball!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Zao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Distacio Jr moves away.
Zao scores with a sloppy right hand. Distacio Jr should have avoided that one.
A jab from Distacio Jr misses.
Good shot there by Distacio Jr.#CUT2#
It looks like AJ Zao has been cut.
Distacio Jr moves away from the strike by Zao.
Distacio Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zao.
Distacio Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Distacio Jr slips a straight right by Zao.
Distacio Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zao throws a big shot that misses.
Distacio Jr misses with a kick to the body.
A quick step to the side and Zao tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Distacio Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zao throws a jab when Distacio Jr was well out of range.
A big right from Zao misses.
Distacio Jr misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Zao counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zao lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T1#
Zao throws a poor cross that misses
and Zao takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Zao, as that shot connected.
Zao throws a hook but Distacio Jr avoids it easily.
Distacio Jr throws out a counter right but Zao avoids it with no problem.
Distacio Jr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Zao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Distacio Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Zao.
Distacio Jr with the counter takedown but Zao avoids it easily.
Distacio Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zao manages to avoid it.
Distacio Jr misses with a shot to the body
and Zao counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A slow jab from Zao misses its intended target.
Distacio Jr has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Distacio Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zao.
Zao misses the jab.
AJ Zao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zao throws a body shot but no joy.
Zao looks to land a right hand but Distacio Jr moved out of range.
Zao missing with a left hand there. Distacio Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Distacio Jr throws out a counter right but Zao avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Zao throws a jab but it's blocked by Distacio Jr.
Distacio Jr staying out of range there.
Distacio Jr throws a leg kick but Zao checks it.
Distacio Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Distacio Jr feints the counter takedown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Distacio Jr.
Distacio Jr has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zao finds it's way round the side to connect with Distacio Jr's head.
Distacio Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Distacio Jr shoots in for a takedown but Zao shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Distacio Jr misses with a straight right.
Zao misses with a looping left.
Distacio Jr takes a jab right on the kisser.
A leg kick checked by Zao.
Zao works Distacio Jr's body with a nice hook.#T3#
Zao scores with a jab to the jaw.
Zao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Distacio Jr.
Zao looks to land a right hand but Distacio Jr moved out of range.
Zao displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Distacio Jr throws out the jab.
A swing and a miss from Zao.
Zao catches Distacio Jr with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A big left from Zao misses.
Distacio Jr walks into a straight right hand from Zao.
Distacio Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zao fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Zao waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Distacio Jr.
A telegraphed right hand from Zao misses the target.
Distacio Jr misses with a straight right. #T4#
Zao tests Distacio Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zao thows a left - swing and a miss!
Distacio Jr with the counter takedown but Zao avoids it easily.
Zao swings and misses with a hook 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!
Distacio Jr throws a wild body kick that Zao sees coming a mile off.
A telegraphed right hand from Zao misses the target.
Distacio Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Distacio Jr tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zao sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Distacio Jr somewhat.
Zao misses with a straight left.
Zao misses the jab.
A slow jab from Zao misses its intended target.
Distacio Jr fails with the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
AJ Zao dominated that round.
The cut man is working on AJ Zao's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Distacio Jr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Zao scores with a punch to the head.
Zao misses with an uppercut.
Distacio Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Zao lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Distacio Jr at a distance.
Distacio Jr takes a jab right on the kisser.
Zao misses with an uppercut. Distacio Jr saw that one coming.
Distacio Jr misses with a body kick.
Zao scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zao with a jab.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Distacio Jr might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Zao has got the better of the exchanges.
Zao is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A shot to the liver by Zao. Beautiful body shot.
AJ Zao is winning the standup battle so far.
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!
Distacio Jr misses with a hook to the body
and Zao cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Distacio Jr throws a looping overhand right but Zao ducks down to avoid it.
AJ Zao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zao swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Zao takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Distacio Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zao counters with a stiff right hand.
A left lands for Distacio Jr.
A low kick from Distacio Jr misses
and Zao counters with a nice uppercut.
Zao jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zao is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Distacio Jr can do to turn this around?
Zao throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Distacio Jr on the side of the head. #ROC#
Distacio Jr is rocked!
Zao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Distacio Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Distacio Jr misses with an uppercut
and Zao counters with a right hand to the body.
Distacio Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zao swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Distacio Jr ducks under a wild hook from Zao.
Distacio Jr misses with a leg kick. #T2#
Distacio Jr throws the left hand but Zao avoids the punch easily.
Distacio Jr throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zao throws a big shot that misses.
Zao lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Zao. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Zao.
Distacio Jr shoots and misses
and Zao counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Distacio Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zao makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Distacio Jr takes one on the button.
Distacio Jr misses with a left hand
and Zao counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Distacio Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zao sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zao drops his hands momentarily and Distacio Jr takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CUT2#
AJ Zao's cut is getting worse.
Zao jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#T3#
Zao misses with a looping right.
Distacio Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zao slips under a jab.
Zao looks to land a right hand but Distacio Jr moved out of range.
Zao chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Distacio Jr can pounce on him.
Zao clobbers Distacio Jr with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Distacio Jr misses with a body shot.
Zao throws an overhand right that lands on Distacio Jr's shoulder, as Distacio Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Distacio Jr throws a predictable looking body shot
and Zao connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice shot by Zao.
Zao swings for the body but Distacio Jr moves out of range.
Distacio Jr feints the counter takedown.
Nice shot lands for Zao.#T4#
Zao misses with a shot to the body #TD2#
and Distacio Jr counters with a takedown into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Distacio Jr throws a strike aimed at the side of Zao's head but Zao avoids it well.#SUB2#
Distacio Jr is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Zao knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Distacio Jr tries to score with some ground and pound. Zao controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Distacio Jr in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Distacio Jr works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
AJ Zao dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on AJ Zao'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#
Distacio Jr ducks under a wild hook from Zao.
Distacio Jr misses with a low kick.
Zao looks to land a left hand but Distacio Jr moved out of range nicely.
Zao jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Distacio Jr gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Zao counter with a right hand.
Distacio Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zao lands a body shot.
Zao defending well as Distacio Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Zao throwing a counter right hand but Distacio Jr manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zao. Distacio Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Distacio Jr! But no joy.
Zao cracks Distacio Jr with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Distacio Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Distacio Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zao was well out of range. Poor timing from Distacio Jr.
Zao moves out of range of the leg kick from Distacio Jr.
Zao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Distacio Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Zao.
Good exchange - Zao coming out on top.
Distacio Jr throws a body kick that misses
letting Zao counter with a right hand.
Distacio Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zao with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Distacio Jr misses with a kick to the body.
Zao scores with a shot to the body.
A jab from Zao misses.
A little jabbing left from Distacio Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zao misses with a straight left.
Harry Distacio Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Distacio Jr throws a body kick that misses.
Distacio Jr looks to land a left hand but Zao moved out of range nicely.
Distacio Jr throws a push kick but Zao slaps the foot to one side.
Distacio Jr throws a right hand that misses
and Zao counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Distacio Jr scores with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Distacio Jr feints and as Zao raises his hands in defense, Distacio Jr changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Distacio Jr is standing up over Zao. Zao looks to escape but Distacio Jr dives into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#REVR#
Distacio Jr works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Distacio Jr landing strikes.
The ground and pound from Distacio Jr seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T3#
Distacio Jr working the ground and pound but Zao is defending the strikes.
Distacio Jr lands some shots froms side control.
Zao knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Distacio Jr on the ground.#SUB2#
Distacio Jr is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Zao knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Distacio Jr misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
AJ Zao is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Distacio Jr is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Zao is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T4#
Distacio Jr misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Distacio Jr scores with punches from side control.
Harry Distacio Jr has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zao taking punishment in the form of punches.
#CUT2#
AJ Zao's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Distacio Jr tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Distacio Jr misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
#SUB2#
Distacio Jr thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Distacio Jr lands an elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harry Distacio Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Zao 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... AJ Zao!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Jaka defending well as Zao loads up on a big left hand.
Jaka shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Zao counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Labirac Jaka has been cut.
Jaka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zao.
Jaka shoots in but Zao avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice takedown defense from Zao. No joy for Jaka on that attempt.
AJ Zao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Labirac Jaka.
Jaka gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Zao to counter with a crisp jab.
Jaka fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zao avoids it really well and circles away.
Zao scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jaka doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zao looks to land a right hand but Jaka moved out of range.
Zao cracks Jaka with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Zao throws out a loose jab but Jaka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jaka goes for a double leg but Zao avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Zao continues to drive forward.
Zao throwing a counter right hand but Jaka manages to avoid it.
Zao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jaka sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Jaka throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zao's waist but Zao gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jaka off to one side.
Zao swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jaka slips a straight right by Zao.
Zao throws a hook but Jaka blocks it.
Jaka is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jaka shoots for a takedown but Zao saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jaka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zao throws out the jab.
Zao is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jaka.
A jab from Zao misses.
Jaka misses with a takedown attempt - Zao sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jaka takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jaka looks winded!
Jaka shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zao sprawls well. Zao wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jaka gets slowly back to his feet.
Zao works Jaka's body with a nice hook.
Zao lands a nice shot that snaps Jaka's head back.
AJ Zao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zao scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T2#
Jaka ducks under a wild hook from Zao.
Jaka has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jaka there as he acknowledges the shot.#ROC#
Jaka is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jaka is holding his hands too far apart here. Zao throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Jaka is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). AJ Zao!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Dorsey gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zao.
Dorsey could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Nice body punch from Zao.
Zao throws a shot to the body.
#KD2#
Zao cracks Dorsey with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Dorsey looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Zao finish him?
#CUT2#
It looks like Santo Dorsey has been cut.
AJ Zao 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.
Zao works Dorsey's body with a nice hook.
Dorsey is breathing heavily.
Dorsey ducks into an uppercut from Zao and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). AJ Zao!
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