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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 16, 2023 |
#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Zapata looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jackson swats away the attempt to clinch by Zapata.
Jackson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Zapata sprawls and moves away.
Zapata smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jackson is defended easily by Zapata.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson moves out of range of the body kick.
Zapata fails with the takedown#CL#
and Jackson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
With the fighters up against the cage, Zapata throws an elbow but misses. #T1#
Jackson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Zapata just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jackson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Jackson is trying to break free.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jackson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Zapata's brow.
Zapata fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Zapata lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Bo Jackson has been cut.
Jackson tries to pull guard but Zapata forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bo Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Zapata is trying to maintain a safe position but Jackson gets an underhook and turns Zapata into the cage.
Jackson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jackson keeps control of Zapata as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Zapata breaks the clinch.
#T2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zapata.
Jackson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jackson tries to bum rush Zapata with a series of wild strikes but Zapata uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#KD2#
Zapata throws a left that rocks Jackson and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Zapata dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Jackson regain composure!
#ROC2#Jackson is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Oh Jackson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SU2#
Zapata decides to stand back up.
Jackson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Jackson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Zapata throws a big counter head kick but Jackson avoids it with no problem.
Bo Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Zapata closes the distance and clinches.
Jackson seems to have got his legs back now.
Zapata jumps guard but Jackson stands there with Zapata around his waist. Zapata gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC2#
Zapata manages to break the clinch.
#T3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Zapata looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zapata feints a jab promting Jackson to slip. Zapata then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jackson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Zapata looks for a takedown but Jackson sprawls well.
Zapata swinging wildly here.
Zapata cracks Jackson with an open hand slap.#T4#
Zapata tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jackson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zapata's corner calls for a 1-2. Zapata obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jackson has his takedown stuffed
and Zapata counters with a one-two to the body.
Jackson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zapata.
Zapata scores with a jab to the body.
Zapata fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zapata fails with the takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Zapata dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bo Jackson'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#
Jackson shoots for a takedown but Zapata saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt
and Zapata counters with a two punch combo.
Bo Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson throws a lazy head kick
and Zapata counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jackson thinking.
Zapata dives in and grabs Jackson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes down on Zapata's head and hops out.
Zapata fakes the leg kick and cracks Jackson in the body.
Zapata tries to clinch but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson throws a right hand that misses
and Zapata connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jackson leaves Zapata with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zapata lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1##CL2#
Jackson tries to keep at a distance but Zapata has taken the fight into the clinch.
Zapata tries to circle away but Jackson has him pinned against the cage.
Jackson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Zapata smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bo Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt.
It looked like Jackson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Zapata has a takedown stuffed.
It looked like Jackson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jackson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Zapata scores with a head kick. Jackson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Zapata fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T2#
Zapata displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jackson.
Despite the aggression on Zapata's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Zapata dives in and grabs Jackson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes down on Zapata's head and hops out.
Jackson dives in and grabs Zapata's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zapata pushes down on Jackson's head and hops out.
A countering left hand to the body from Zapata misses.#TD2#
Zapata shoots in and gets a takedown into Jackson's guard.
Jackson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
Zapata unleashes a big counter combination but Jackson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jackson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zapata.
#T3#
Jackson darts in looking for a takedown but Zapata gets double underhooks and turns Jackson into the cage.
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Zapata pulls guard successfully.
#SUB#
Jackson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Zapata dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Jackson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackson, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jackson is on top in guard.
#REVR#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jackson preventing the sweep. #T4#
Jackson looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Zapata is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SU#
Jackson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Zapata showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bo Jackson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Zapata slaps away a takedown attempt from Jackson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Despite the aggression on Zapata's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Zapata tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zapata.
It looked like Jackson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jackson shoots and misses
and Zapata counters with a series of strikes. Jackson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Zapata has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zapata misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Zapata closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC2#
Zapata pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1##TD2#
Zapata shoots in and bounces Jackson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jackson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Jackson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Zapata dives in for a single leg takedown but Jackson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bo Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Zapata.
Zapata scores with a three punch combo!
Zapata dives in and grabs Jackson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes down on Zapata's head and hops out.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson shoots in but Zapata avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jackson swats away the attempt to clinch by Zapata.
Jackson throws a head kick but Zapata moves out of range.
Zapata is looking to clinch but Jackson is avoiding it.
Zapata fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
It looked like Jackson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Zapata shoots in and drives through. Jackson sprawls well.
Jackson with a poor takedown
letting Zapata counter with a right hand. #CL#
Jackson forces Zapata back against the cage and clinches.#T3##BC#
Jackson breaks from the clinch.
Zapata works over Jackson's head and body with a nice combination.
Zapata tries to clinch but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson is looking to counter punch.
Zapata misses with a hook. Jackson ducked under it nicely.
Zapata scoring well with a low kick there.
#CL#
Jackson moves into the clinch.
Jackson wants to take the fight to the mat but Zapata manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Zapata is trying to break free.
Zapata is trying to break free.#T4#
Zapata is looking to break free of the clinch but Jackson has double underhooks.
Jackson wants to break the clinch but can't.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jackson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Zapata breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Carlos Zapata seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zapata scores with a head kick.
Jackson looks for a takedown but Zapata sprawls well.
Zapata will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Zapata shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jackson sprawls well. Jackson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zapata gets slowly back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Carlos Zapata.
Well Zapata 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Zapata! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Duncan stuffs the takedown attempt from Jackson. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet.
Duncan tries to counter by closing the distance.
Duncan looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Duncan tries for a takedown but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Duncan 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.
Duncan goes for a double leg but Jackson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jackson continues to drive forward.#CL#
Jackson moves into the clinch successfully.
Jackson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Duncan pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jackson shoots for a double leg takedown but Duncan sprawls well. He's pushed Jackson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Duncan is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bo Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Duncan tries to avoid it but Jackson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Duncan to the ground. Duncan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Good leg kick by Duncan.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Duncan moves out of range easily.
Duncan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Duncan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Duncan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jackson stuffs the takedown attempt from Duncan. Duncan gets slowly back to his feet.
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown but Duncan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jackson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Duncan dives in and grabs Jackson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes down on Duncan's head and hops out.
It looked like Jackson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T2#
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt
and Duncan counters with a one-two to the body.
Duncan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jackson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Duncan somewhat.
Duncan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jackson.
Duncan lands a head kick. Jackson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Jackson dives in for a single leg takedown but Duncan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Duncan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#BC2#
Duncan manages to break the clinch.
Jackson shoots in but no luck this time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duncan goes for a double leg but Jackson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jackson continues to drive forward.
A quick step to the side and Jackson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T3#
Duncan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jackson swivels and escapes.#CL#
Duncan gets tackled into the cage by Jackson. Jackson maintains the clinch.
Jackson has had enough of the clinch but Duncan keeps him there for the moment.
Jackson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Duncan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jackson is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
Duncan pulls Jackson into guard.
#SU#
Jackson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jackson.
Jackson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Jackson gets a clinch. #TD2#
Duncan successfully pulls guard.
Jackson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4##SUB2#
Duncan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jackson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Duncan is tightening it up a little... Jackson has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Jackson reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Jackson taps out! Nice BJJ there by Duncan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Owen Duncan! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 04, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Jackson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Taylor tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jackson misses with the ground and pound.
Taylor is looking for a sweep.
Sloppy strikes there by Jackson.
Taylor really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jackson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jackson throws an elbow but Taylor slips to the side and avoids it well.
Jackson 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.
Taylor gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Jackson is keen to just control but Taylor is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson misses with a head shot. Taylor uses the momentum to regain guard.
Jackson trying to control but Taylor is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB#
Jackson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Taylor is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Taylor has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Taylor won't allow Jackson to sweep him here.
Jackson is trying to keep Taylor in close.
#SUB2#
Taylor 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.
Jackson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Taylor trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taylor wanted to stand there but Jackson had control of the position.
Taylor trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taylor wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
Taylor slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Taylor wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy. #T3##SUB2#
Taylor tries for a kimura but Jackson is defending well.
A lull in the action here.
Jackson can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Taylor looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Taylor looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Jackson is avoiding damage well.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Taylor wants to take a breather but Jackson manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Taylor.
Taylor trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson trying to keep a closed guard but Taylor is proving a slippery customer.
Jackson has a closed guard, preventing Taylor from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Jackson drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB2#
Taylor throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hayden Taylor dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Taylor checks a leg kick nicely.
Taylor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Jackson closes the distance and clinches.
Jackson can't find room to land a body shot as Taylor controls the action.
Jackson being controlled against the cage.#BC2#
Taylor breaks from the clinch.
Jackson doesn't manage to clinch there - Taylor circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Taylor bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Taylor working away.
Jackson is trying to get back to half guard.
Jackson is trying to control Taylor's posture but Taylor avoids it. #T1#
Taylor wants to take a breather but Jackson manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Taylor.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Taylor from controlling successfully.
Taylor looking to sit in guard and control but Jackson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Taylor pulls Jackson in close to his closed guard and prevents Jackson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Taylor is trying to control the position but Jackson postures up. #T2#
Jackson wants to control from the top but Taylor keeps moving. #SU#
Jackson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Taylor avoids the body shot from Jackson.
Taylor feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Taylor fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jackson sprawls well initially but Taylor persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Taylor is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jackson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3#
Taylor wants to take a breather but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson wants to improve his position but Taylor is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Taylor is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Taylor not doing much here.
Taylor is looking to advance position but Jackson won't allow it. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Taylor is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jackson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Taylor.
Taylor is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hayden Taylor has got the better of the ground game so far.#ES#
Jackson kicks Taylor off and gets back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#TD2#
Taylor drives through with a takedown into Jackson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Taylor is standing up over Jackson. Jackson looks to escape but Taylor dives into side control.
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 Bo Jackson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Bo Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson is looking to clinch.
Jackson keeps the fight on the outside.
Jackson throws a big counter combination but Taylor scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#TD2#
Taylor feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Jackson working a defensive guard here.
Taylor 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.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Taylor from controlling successfully.
Taylor looking to pass the guard.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Taylor from controlling successfully. #T1#
Jackson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Taylor on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#TD2#
Taylor looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Taylor passes Jackson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jackson is trying to control but can't.
#T2#
Taylor trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jackson.
Jackson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Taylor stops Jackson from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson keeping full guard, as Taylor tries to pass.
Jackson can't keep his opponent in guard - Taylor advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Taylor is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T3#
Taylor passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Jackson!
Taylor looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jackson is squirming around, avoiding Taylor's attempts to control the action. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Taylor swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Jackson is now in Taylor's guard. A big mistake from Taylor there, giving up the dominant position!
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Taylor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Taylor swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Taylor has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jackson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Taylor has his foot on Jackson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jackson works his way back into a safe position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hayden Taylor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Taylor 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hayden Taylor! |
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