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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Van Zyl takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Piet Van Zyl seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Van Zyl changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Johnson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Van Zyl lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Johnson down.
Van Zyl taking a breather here.
Johnson tries to escape but Van Zyl is in control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Zyl controlling from side mount. #T1##SU2#
Van Zyl stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Johnson moves in looking to clinch but Van Zyl pushes him off.
A lazy body kick from Johnson #TD2#
and Van Zyl decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Johnson's guard.#SUB#
Johnson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Van Zyl defends it easily.
Van Zyl sitting in guard here, content to control.
Johnson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Van Zyl controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
Van Zyl wants to stand but Johnson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Van Zyl controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Van Zyl looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Johnson!
Johnson is looking to get back to his feet here but Van Zyl is keeping cool and he's managed to take Johnson's back.#T3#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#SUB2#
Johnson is trying to defend against the choke here but Van Zyl has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Van Zyl Tightens the hold and Johnson taps out furiously! Van Zyl displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Piet Van Zyl!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 21, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Van Zyl drives through and clinches with Martinez Jr against the cage.
Martinez Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Martinez Jr tries to stall but Van Zyl uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Martinez Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#TD2#
Van Zyl ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Van Zyl no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his 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.
Martinez Jr wants to stand and escape but instead Van Zyl has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Van Zyl showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
It looks like Van Zyl might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Zyl lands a couple of elbows.#T1#
Van Zyl looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Martinez Jr might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Van Zyl postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Van Zyl controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Martinez Jr wants to get back to his feet but Van Zyl is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Van Zyl is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Van Zyl drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Van Zyl seems to have locked his on tight now - Martinez Jr screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Van Zyl, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Piet Van Zyl!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Pask shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Van Zyl counters with a one-two to the body. #TD2#
Pask gets caught napping as Van Zyl dives in and scores a takedown. Pask manages to retain guard.
Pask can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Van Zyl controls the pace.
Van Zyl wanted to stand there but Pask had control of the position.
Van Zyl's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pask not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Van Zyl is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Van Zyl is fighting to break Pask's control of his arms but Pask is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
Pask keeping moving, preventing Van Zyl from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pask goes for a double leg but Van Zyl avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Van Zyl continues to drive forward.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pask.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Pask. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pask misses with a takedown
and Van Zyl counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD#
Pask shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Van Zyl keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Van Zyl taking some punishment here, with Pask in his half guard.
Pask is just content to waste time from the top position. Van Zyl takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T2#
Van Zyl has his hands on Pask's head, controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van Zyl wants to get back to his feet but Pask is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Pask with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pask trying to control but Van Zyl is working from the bottom.
Pask stops Van Zyl from standing up. #T3#
Pask looking to sit in guard and control but Van Zyl gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Pask might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pask 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.
Van Zyl is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Van Zyl trying to control the position from guard on top but Pask is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pask can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Van Zyl controls the pace.
Van Zyl wants to control from the top but Pask keeps moving. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Van Zyl slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Van Zyl closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Pask's guard.
Van Zyl not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pask looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Pask tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pask controlling Van Zyl's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Piet Van Zyl dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Van Zyl bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Van Zyl tries to move into full mount but can't pass Pask's legs.
Pask struggling a bit here.
Van Zyl wants to stand but Pask has his arm trapped.
Pask wants to control but Van Zyl postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Zyl takes a little break here. Pask wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Van Zyl trying to control the position but Pask is working away. #T1#
Van Zyl lands a few punches from side control.
Van Zyl gets to mount! Pask was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Van Zyl trying to control but Pask is having none of it. #SUB2#
Van Zyl working for a submission but Pask is keeping him at bay. #SUB2#
Van Zyl with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#T2#
Pask keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pask tries to hold on but Van Zyl pushes him away.
Van Zyl looking to finish Pask with some ground and pound. This is bad for Pask!
Van Zyl has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pask bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Pask throws an elbow that misses. Van Zyl uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pask's guard. Nice move by Van Zyl!#REVB#
Pask keeping moving, preventing Van Zyl from controlling successfully. #T3#
Van Zyl 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.
Van Zyl stopping the sweep attempt from Pask.
Van Zyl is stalling in the full guard.
Van Zyl is continuing to stall.
Van Zyl would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pask 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.
Pask keeping moving, preventing Van Zyl from controlling successfully.
Pask wants to sweep but no luck.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Van Zyl is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Van Zyl slaps away a takedown attempt from Pask, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Piet Van Zyl showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Pask shoots in looking for a takedown but Van Zyl manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pask's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Van Zyl decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Pask wants to get back to full guard.
Van Zyl is thwarting Pask's attempts to control the position.
Van Zyl performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Zyl's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Pask is looking for a sweep. Van Zyl is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Van Zyl not doing much here.
#T1#
Van Zyl lands with a punch from half guard.
Pask is looking for a sweep. Van Zyl is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pask regains full guard. Nicely done.
Van Zyl tries to stand but Pask is controlling from the bottom.
Van Zyl controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Van Zyl is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Pask's half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Van Zyl is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2#
Pask is not content to let Van Zyl control the position.
Van Zyl wants to stand up but Pask has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Van Zyl controlling the action here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Van Zyl connects with a nice short shot to Pask's temple. #T3#
Pask is looking for a sweep. Van Zyl is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Van Zyl is trying to control the action in half guard but Pask is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pask misses with a takedown
and Van Zyl counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD2#
Van Zyl shoots in and bounces Pask off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Van Zyl stays in close to Pask's body and controls the position.
Pask is trying to control the position but Van Zyl postures up. #T4#
Van Zyl trying to control but Pask is working from the bottom.
Pask is trying to control the position but Van Zyl postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Van Zyl accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Van Zyl 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.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Pask trying to keep a closed guard but Van Zyl is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Van Zyl throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Pask.
And that's the end of the fight!
Piet Van Zyl comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Van Zyl 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 26:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Piet Van Zyl!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Joyce shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Van Zyl but Van Zyl pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Joyce throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
Van Zyl gets a double leg takedown into Joyce's guard.
Joyce is trying to control the position but Van Zyl postures up.
Joyce preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Joyce is trying to hold Van Zyl in close to prevent damage but Van Zyl has managed to pass into half guard.
Van Zyl tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Zyl is controlling the pace.
#T1#
Joyce wants to control but Van Zyl passes into side.
Van Zyl working away.
Van Zyl moves into full mount!
Van Zyl controlling from mount.
Joyce has given up his back here.
#T2##SUB2#
Van Zyl is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Joyce has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Van Zyl is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#SUB2#
Van Zyl is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Joyce defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T3#
Van Zyl lands strikes to the head. #SUB2#
Van Zyl is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Van Zyl trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Joyce doesn't escape. #SUB2#
Van Zyl is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB2#
Van Zyl has got one arm under Joyce's chin. This could be trouble... Joyce trying to control the other hand but Van Zyl gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Joyce has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Piet Van Zyl!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 27, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Van Zyl moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Van Zyl tightens his grip and picks Henry up, before dumping him to the ground. Henry manages to land in guard.
Henry might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Van Zyl with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Henry wants to sweep here but Van Zyl controlling him for the moment.
Van Zyl showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Van Zyl tries to stand but Henry is controlling from the bottom.
Van Zyl with a nice head shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Henry is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Van Zyl sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Henry looking for subs off his back but Van Zyl has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T1##SUB2#
Van Zyl is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Henry has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Henry looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Van Zyl wants to free his trapped foot but Henry is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Henry wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Van Zyl is controlling the pace.
Van Zyl wants to stand but Henry has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van Zyl landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Van Zyl is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Henry is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Van Zyl scores with a couple of nice shots.#T3#
Henry tries to roll over but Van Zyl keeps him under control.
Van Zyl performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Van Zyl tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Van Zyl takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Van Zyl drives through and clinches with Henry against the cage.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Henry tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Van Zyl smiles and moves away.
Piet Van Zyl seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Van Zyl gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Henry using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Van Zyl has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Van Zyl is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Henry is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #TD2#
Van Zyl ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Van Zyl no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Van Zyl 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#
Van Zyl is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Piet Van Zyl dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Van Zyl fails with the takedown.
Van Zyl tries for a takedown but Henry sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Van Zyl lands with a nice body punch. #KD2#
Van Zyl cracks Henry with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Van Zyl has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Henry to stand back up!#CUT2#
It looks like Willard Henry has been cut.
Henry throws a series of punches but Van Zyl avoids them all with ease.
Henry moves out of range of the body kick.
Van Zyl looks to land a combination but Henry avoids it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Van Zyl pushes Henry up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Van Zyl tightens his grip and picks Henry up, before dumping him to the ground. Henry manages to land in guard.
Henry could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T1#
Van Zyl scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Van Zyl engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Henry has his feet on Van Zyl's thighs here. He's pushed Van Zyl off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Van Zyl screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Willard Henry!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 23, 2017 |
#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Van Zyl. #TD2#
Van Zyl gets the takedown into side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Hamilton tries to buck Van Zyl off but Van Zyl is having none of it.
Van Zyl prevents Hamilton from escaping the position.
Hamilton trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Hamilton is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Van Zyl tries for a kimura but Hamilton is defending well.
Hamilton is trying to improve his position.#T1#
Van Zyl prevents Hamilton from escaping the position.
Hamilton being controlled for a moment.
Hamilton is looking to regain half guard here but Van Zyl keeps moving and retains side control.
Van Zyl creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#CUT2#
Val Hamilton's cut is getting worse.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hamilton is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The referee asks Van Zyl politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Van Zyl prefers to stall for the moment though.
Hamilton is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Van Zyl controls the position.
Hamilton struggling a bit here.
Van Zyl is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Hamilton will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#SUB2#
Van Zyl is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hamilton is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Van Zyl working the head and body with strikes. #T3#
Hamilton is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Van Zyl is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Van Zyl landing strikes from the mount and Hamilton is in trouble!
Van Zyl cracks Hamilton with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
#CUT2#
Val Hamilton's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Val Hamilton's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Piet Van Zyl!
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