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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Diaz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
No joy there for Diaz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Diaz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Zamora is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Diaz.#CUT2#
It looks like Micah Zamora has been cut.
Zamora blocks a head kick by Diaz.
#CL2#
Diaz pushes Zamora up against the cage in a clinch.
Diaz looking to throw knees to the head but Zamora is blocking nicely.
Zamora could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Zamora has Diaz pressed against the cage, preventing Diaz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Zamora is looking to take this one to the mat.
Diaz presses Zamora against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Zamora tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Diaz just stands there and leans against the cage.
Zamora has had enough of the clinch but Diaz keeps him there for the moment.#TD#
Zamora lands a takedown into guard.
#ES2#
Diaz has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Zamora has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T1#
Zamora jumps guard but Diaz turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Micah Zamora. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zamora tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Zamora tries to pull guard but Diaz holds him up against the cage and eventually Zamora drops back down to his feet.
#TD2#
Diaz jumps guard and drags Zamora to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Zamora throws a big elbow that misses.
Diaz has a closed guard, preventing Zamora from standing up.
Diaz looking to control.
Diaz has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2#
Diaz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zamora gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
Diaz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zamora manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Diaz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zamora not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Diaz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zamora swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Zamora striking off his back but it's not causing Diaz any problems. #SU2#
Diaz gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt - Zamora sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
As Diaz looks to move away, Zamora throws a big counter combo but Diaz just gets out of the way.
Diaz dives in for a single leg takedown but Zamora sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Diaz stuffs the takedown.
Zamora misses the shot to the body.
Diaz blocks a head kick by Zamora.
#T4#
Diaz tries to land a front kick but Zamora steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Diaz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Zamora moves into the clinch successfully.
Zamora is trying to pull guard but Diaz turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Diaz throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Diaz holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Zamora jumps guard but Diaz turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Zamora being controlled against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noah Diaz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Micah Zamora'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#
Zamora leaves Diaz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Diaz closes the distance and clinches up with Zamora, looking for a takedown. Diaz pushes Zamora against the cage but Zamora circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Zamora avoids the head kick by Diaz.
A head kick by Zamora misses
and Diaz counters with a stiff right hand.
Zamora will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Diaz unleashes a big counter combination but Zamora bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Diaz rushes Zamora and presses him up against the cage.
Zamora fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz wants to get back to striking at distance but Zamora won't allow it.
#BC2#
Diaz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Diaz scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Noah Diaz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diaz darts in looking for a takedown but Zamora gets double underhooks and turns Diaz into the cage.
Micah Zamora has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Noah Diaz.#T1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Diaz.
Diaz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zamora defends it nicely.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
Diaz shoots in but Zamora avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Zamora throws a low kick but Diaz moves out of range easily.
Diaz misses with a wild combination.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T2#
Zamora throws a right and a left that Diaz avoids nicely.
Zamora is looking to clinch.
Zamora misses with a low kick.
#CL2#
Diaz closes the distance and clinches.
Zamora misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diaz is trying to force a seperation but Zamora has the dominant position.
Diaz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zamora has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Diaz avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Zamora has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Zamora is working for takedown but Diaz is calmly controlling the position for now.#T3#
Diaz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Diaz is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Zamora to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Zamora decides to pull guard.
Zamora keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
Diaz 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.
Zamora wants to sweep but no luck. #SU2#
Zamora is working an open guard so Diaz takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Diaz keeps the fight on the outside.#T4#
Zamora is looking to score with low kicks.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Diaz has knocked Zamora down with a huge combo! Diaz steps away and waves a wobbly Zamora back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Zamora is rocked!
Diaz goes for a double leg but Zamora avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Zamora continues to drive forward.
Oh Zamora is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Diaz connects with a superb combination that knocks Zamora out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Diaz before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Zamora!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Noah Diaz!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Colburn throws a nice head kick!
#CUT2#
It looks like Micah Zamora has been cut.
A punch combination from Colburn misses.
Colburn lands a head kick!
Colburn throws a series of punches but Zamora moves out of range.
Zamora went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Colburn misses with an attempted mid kick.
Zamora goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Colburn misses with a head kick.
Zamora appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Zamora avoids the head kick by Colburn.
Colburn throws a right hand that Zamora ducks under and follows up with a left that Zamora also avoids with ease.
Colburn throws a lazy head kick
and Zamora counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Colburn misses with a wild combination.
Colburn connects with a right hand. Zamora shakes it off.
Colburn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zamora seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Colburn throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Colburn moves into range and clinches up with Zamora.#T1##TD#
Zamora manages to pull guard.
Zamora pulls Colburn in close to his closed guard and prevents Colburn from doing any damage or advancing position.
Colburn wants to control from the top but Zamora keeps moving.
Zamora looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zamora keeping moving, preventing Colburn from controlling successfully.
Colburn looking to sit in guard and control but Zamora gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##ES2#
Colburn uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Colburn plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T2#
Colburn dodges the punch combination from Zamora.
Colburn is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Colburn looks for a takedown but Zamora sprawls well.
Colburn throws a head kick that misses.
Colburn looks winded!
Colburn lands with a slapping head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Zamora manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Colburn on his heels. He'll look to pass Colburn's guard now, I'm sure.
Zamora wants to stand but Colburn is controlling his posture from full guard.
Zamora working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Colburn's head.#T3##SU#
Zamora gets to his feet. Colburn looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL#
Zamora closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Zamora taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Zamora lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Colburn or not. #TD#
Zamora pulls Colburn into guard.
Colburn is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Colburn looking to sit in guard and control but Zamora gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Colburn wants to control but Zamora passes easily into half guard.
Zamora missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T4##SUB#
Zamora is working for a kimura but Colburn is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Colburn tries to kick Zamora off but Zamora keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Colburn blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zamora.
Colburn wants to control but Zamora is keeping busy.
Zamora slows the pace down in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Caleb Colburn will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Micah Zamora's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Colburn throws a right hand that Zamora ducks under and follows up with a left that Zamora also avoids with ease.
A head kick misses from Colburn.
Zamora misses with a takedown attempt - Colburn sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A punch combination from Colburn misses.
Zamora is looking to clinch but Colburn is avoiding it.
Colburn misses with a two punch combination.
Caleb Colburn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Colburn scores with a sloppy right hand. Zamora should have avoided that one.
Colburn swinging wildly here.
Zamora went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Zamora really is a fat lump.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colburn misses with a head kick.
Zamora throws a nice outside leg kick.
Colburn throws a sloppy head kick and Zamora moves out of range easily.
Colburn moves out of range of the leg kick from Zamora.
Colburn looks to clinch
and Zamora counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1##CL#
Zamora pushes Colburn up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Colburn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zamora defending well as Colburn loads up on a big left hand.
Colburn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Colburn is breathing heavily.
Colburn scores with a head kick. Zamora tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Micah Zamora is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zamora misses with a head kick.
An inside leg kick from Zamora misses.
Colburn stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Colburn wants it to stay on the feet.
Colburn tries a head kick but it misses.
Colburn throws a sloppy head kick
and Zamora cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Colburn lands with a slapping head kick.
Colburn misses with the combination.
#T2#
Colburn avoids the head kick by Zamora.
Colburn throws a sloppy head kick
and Zamora counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Zamora closes the distance and pushes Colburn back into the cage.
Colburn being controlled against the cage.
Zamora jumps guard but Colburn turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Micah Zamora. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zamora jumps guard but Colburn stands there with Zamora around his waist. Zamora gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T3##TD#
Zamora jumps guard and drags Colburn to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Zamora keeping moving, preventing Colburn from controlling successfully.
Colburn throws an elbow that misses. Zamora uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Colburn's guard. Nice move by Zamora!#REVR##ES2#
Colburn has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Zamora is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Colburn wants to break free but Zamora has control.
Zamora tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC2#
Colburn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T4#
Colburn checks a low kick from Zamora.
Colburn shoots in and drives through. Zamora sprawls well.
Colburn scores with a head kick. Zamora tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Colburn lands a head kick. Zamora smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Zamora moves out of range of the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Colburn scores with a jab to the head.
Caleb Colburn seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Zamora looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Zamora might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Zamora prevents Colburn from getting back to his feet. #SU#
Zamora gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
A punch combination from Colburn misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caleb Colburn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Micah Zamora'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Zamora gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Colburn manages to break the clinch.
Zamora tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Colburn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Colburn throws a counter combo.
Zamora blocks a head kick by Colburn.
Zamora seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Colburn looks to land a body kick but Zamora moved away.
It looked like Zamora was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Colburn throws a nice head kick!
Colburn throws a sloppy head kick and Zamora moves out of range easily.
Colburn misses with a double jab.
Zamora thinks about countering with a body kick.
Colburn throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zamora blocks a head kick by Colburn.
#TD#
Colburn gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Colburn is wriggling around but Zamora manages to pass to half guard.
#T1##REVB#
Colburn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Zamora is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Zamora sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Zamora takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T2#
Zamora missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Zamora is taking a breather. Colburn says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SU#
Zamora escapes and gets back to his feet.
Colburn throws a head kick that misses.
Colburn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Colburn tries a head kick but it misses.
Zamora is looking to clinch.
Despite the aggression on Colburn's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#TD#
Zamora closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Colburn tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#T3##SUB#
Zamora working for a choke but Colburn is defending well. #SUB#
Zamora looking to break Colburn's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Colburn remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Zamora will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Colburn rolls, trying to escape but Zamora keeps control of the position.
#T4#
Zamora lands shots from the back.
Colburn is trying to get back to his feet but Zamora has full control of the position and if anything, Colburn has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB#
Colburn defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Micah Zamora overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Colburn wants to stand but Zamora is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Caleb Colburn.
I've got Colburn 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caleb Colburn!
A very excited looking Caleb Colburn made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 05, 2016 |
#R1#
Noto throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Zamora's head.#CUT2#
It looks like Micah Zamora has been cut.
Zamora ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Noto moves away.#CL#
Zamora moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Noto drags the fight down to the ground.
Zamora lands a couple of digs.
Zamora missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zamora won't allow Noto to sweep him here.
Zamora really is a fat lump.
Zamora with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zamora working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zamora trying to stand up but can't free himself from Noto's guard.
Zamora throws an elbow that misses. Noto uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Zamora's guard. Nice move by Noto!#REVB#
Noto wants to get up but he can't break Zamora's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T1#
Noto throws a big right hand that misses.
Zamora avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Noto tries to stand but Zamora is controlling from the bottom.
Zamora keeping full guard, as Noto tries to pass.
Noto trying to stand up but can't free himself from Zamora's guard.#SUB#
Zamora throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Zamora looking to hit a scissor sweep but Noto is one step ahead there. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Zamora is trying to hold Noto in close to prevent damage but Noto has managed to pass into half guard.
Noto tries to stand but can't do so whilst Zamora controls his leg. #SUB2#
Noto is working for a kimura but Zamora is defending it quite comfortably.
Noto not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3#
Noto trying to control from half guard but Zamora is working away. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Noto fails with the takedown
and Zamora counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Noto is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zamora sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Noto misses with the body kick#TD#
and Zamora counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Zamora.
Noto wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Zamora manages to pass to side control. #REVB##SUB#
Zamora seems to be working for a kimura but Noto defends the submission attempt.#T4#
Zamora thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Noto's head.
Noto wants to get back to full guard but Zamora has passed into side control.
Zamora misses with the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Noto struggling a bit here.
Noto is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
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 Micah Zamora will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Micah Zamora'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.
#R2##CL#
Zamora closes the distance and pushes Noto back into the cage.
Zamora missing with knees to the body.
#BC2#
Noto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Victor Noto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Noto lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#KD2#
Noto drops Zamora with a beautiful combination! Zamora stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Noto is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Zamora is rocked!
Noto and Zamora are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Noto throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Zamora into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Noto knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Victor Noto!
Our winner, Victor Noto, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 29, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
McGregor clinches with his opponent.
McGregor lands an elbow that stopped Zamora in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#
It looks like Micah Zamora has been cut.#BC2#
McGregor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McGregor lands with a slapping head kick.
McGregor shoots in for a double leg but Zamora sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
McGregor tries to close the distance and clinch but Zamora swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McGregor shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zamora sprawls well. Zamora wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McGregor gets slowly back to his feet.
McGregor misses with a wild combination.
Zamora avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zamora looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
McGregor lands with a straight right. Zamora didn't see that one coming.
McGregor throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Zamora's jaw, knocking him onto his back! McGregor dives in looking to finish as Zamora flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block McGregor's strikes! McGregor is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Zamora's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Zamora was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Konor McGregor!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Zamora scoring well with a low kick there.
Zamora stuffs the takedown attempt from Daniel. Daniel gets slowly back to his feet.
Zamora went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Zamora displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Daniel. #CL2#
Daniel closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Daniel is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Daniel wants to take the fight to the mat but Zamora manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Micah Zamora has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay D Daniel.
Daniel is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Zamora could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zamora is struggling to control the position.
Daniel is looking to take this one to the mat.#T1#
Zamora tries to pull guard but Daniel holds him up against the cage and eventually Zamora drops back down to his feet.
#TD#
Zamora has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Daniel uses from the top position.
Daniel preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Daniel got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zamora has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Daniel has managed to get both his arms back between Zamora's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zamora looking to control.
Daniel prevents Zamora from getting back to his feet.
Zamora keeping moving, preventing Daniel from controlling successfully.
Daniel must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SU2#
Zamora is working an open guard so Daniel takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T2#
Zamora throws a lazy head kick #CL2#
and Daniel counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Daniel.
Zamora is pressed up against the cage. Daniel has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Zamora down to the mat. Zamora avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Daniel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Daniel is looking to clinch but Zamora is avoiding it.
Daniel misses with a takedown attempt - Zamora sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL#
Zamora clinches up against the cage.
Daniel stalling against the cage.
Zamora jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Daniel walks away with a smile on his face. Zamora gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Daniel takes the fight into the clinch. #T3#
Daniel jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Zamora walks away with a smile on his face. Daniel gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Zamora misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Daniel dives in and grabs Zamora's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zamora pushes down on Daniel's head and hops out.
Daniel fails with a takedown attempt.
Daniel looks winded!
Daniel darts in looking for a takedown but Zamora gets double underhooks and turns Daniel into the cage.
Zamora throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#CL#
Zamora gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Daniel can't get the takedown.
Zamora misses with a body punch.
#T4#
Daniel misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zamora.
#TD#
Zamora drags the fight down to the ground.
Zamora is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Zamora strikes from his own guard. #SUB#
Zamora looking for a guillotine here but Daniel defends easily.
Daniel postures up in Zamora's guard and throws a big left but Zamora blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Micah Zamora dominated that round.
That's time! Zamora's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Zamora turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Zamora misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Daniel tries to clinch but Zamora moves away #TD#
and Zamora counters with a single leg into guard. Daniel didn't expect that. #ES2#
Daniel pushes Zamora off and gets back to his feet.
Zamora misses with a low kick.
Daniel fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Zamora attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Daniel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zamora at a distance.
Daniel darts in looking for a takedown but Zamora gets double underhooks and turns Daniel into the cage.
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!
Horrible takedown attempt by Daniel or perhaps it was just good defense by Zamora, which made it look bad.
Zamora is looking for a counter combo.
Micah Zamora has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay D Daniel.#T1#
Daniel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Daniel is breathing heavily.
Daniel shoots for a takedown but Zamora saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL2#
Daniel has Zamora up against the cage in a clinch.
Zamora gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Daniel.
Daniel tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Zamora just stands there and leans against the cage.
Zamora tries to pull guard but Daniel holds him up against the cage and eventually Zamora drops back down to his feet.
Zamora content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#T2##TD#
Zamora successfully pulls guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Zamora wants to sweep but no luck.
Zamora trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Zamora throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Zamora is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Zamora wants to stand up but Daniel is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Daniel throws a strike but Zamora rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Daniel is looking for a triangle but Zamora pushes his legs off easily.
Zamora throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Daniel works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Daniel had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zamora defends it easily.
Zamora loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #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.
Zamora working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Zamora wants to stand but Daniel is controlling his posture from full guard.
Daniel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zamora's guard. #REVB#
Daniel working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zamora keeping moving, preventing Daniel from controlling successfully.
Zamora seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
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 Micah Zamora will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Zamora tries to score with a low kick but Daniel moves his leg out of the way.
Daniel leaves Zamora with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Zamora sets himself, and Daniel steps forward looking for the clinch! Zamora avoids it this time.
Daniel avoids a kick to the body.
Daniel tries for a takedown but Zamora sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Daniel misses with a takedown attempt - Zamora sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Daniel.
Daniel closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zamora circles away.
Micah Zamora has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay D Daniel.
Zamora pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T1##CL#
Daniel tries to keep at a distance but Zamora has taken the fight into the clinch.
Zamora has Daniel pressed against the cage, preventing Daniel from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Zamora is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Zamora taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Daniel tries to pull guard but Zamora won't allow it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Daniel.
Daniel stops a takedown attempt from Zamora.
Daniel managing to block the knees to the body from Zamora.
Daniel drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Daniel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC#
Zamora breaks from the clinch.
Zamora is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Daniel can do to turn this around?
Daniel misses with a takedown attempt - Zamora sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Daniel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zamora was well out of range. Poor timing from Daniel.
Micah Zamora is winning the standup battle so far.
Daniel shoots for a takedown but Zamora saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Micah Zamora is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Daniel shoots for a double leg takedown but Zamora sprawls well. He's pushed Daniel's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T3#
Zamora motions for Daniel to come forward. Zamora throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Daniel unleashes a big counter combination but Zamora bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL#
Zamora has managed to clinch.
Zamora tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Daniel smiles and moves away.
Zamora throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Daniel steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Zamora.#CL#
Zamora closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Zamora jumps guard.
Daniel forces his way into half guard.
Daniel is pressing down on Zamora's thigh, looking to free his foot. Zamora is holding on for now.
Zamora is holding on to half guard well.#T4#
Zamora gets back to full guard.
Daniel's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Zamora is pulling down on Daniel's head to control his posture.
Zamora utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jay D Daniel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Micah Zamora is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Micah Zamora overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zamora lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
And that's the end of the fight!
Micah Zamora showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Zamora 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Micah Zamora!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 22, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Ciftci gets a double leg takedown into Zamora's guard.
Zamora throwing short punches from the bottom.
Zamora might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Zamora manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ciftci manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Ciftci throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Zamora is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Zamora drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Zamora jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zamora working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ciftci's head.
Ciftci avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zamora 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.#T1#
Ciftci is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Zamora really is a fat lump.
Zamora would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Zamora working some strikes from top position.
Ciftci is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Zamora dives into side control.
Ciftci is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Zamora off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Ciftci is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Zamora tries to escape the position.
#T2##SUB2#
Ciftci is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Zamora defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Ciftci is not going to allow Zamora to sit and survive in this position.
Zamora tries to roll but Ciftci sticks to his back.
Ciftci is not going to allow Zamora to sit and survive in this position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Ciftci's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T3#
Zamora breaks Ciftci's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Zamora throws a big right hand that misses.
Zamora tries to stand but Ciftci is controlling from the bottom. #SU#
Zamora stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Zamora avoids a kick to the body.
Zamora shoots in for a takedown but Ciftci shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Ciftci shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#T4#
Zamora keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ciftci is keen to just control but Zamora is a slippery customer.
Zamora is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ciftci wants to take a breather but Zamora is having none of it. #SU2#
Ciftci stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Zamora to get to his feet.
Ciftci looks winded!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zamora misses with a low kick as Ciftci jumps back.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zamora looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Metin Ciftci will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Zamora pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL#
Zamora closes the distance and pushes Ciftci back into the cage.#BC2#
Ciftci pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Zamora has Ciftci up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Zamora's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Ciftci closes the distance and clinches.
Zamora wants to take the fight to the mat but Ciftci manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ciftci misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zamora fails to pull guard.
#BC2#
Ciftci breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD2#
Ciftci fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Zamora to the ground. Ciftci is now in Zamora's guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Zamora manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T1#
Zamora fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Micah Zamora. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zamora blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2#
Ciftci breaks from the clinch.
Ciftci throws a lazy head kick
and Zamora counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A head kick misses from Ciftci.
Ciftci just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromZamora.
Zamora fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ciftci is out of range.
Zamora tries for a takedown but Ciftci sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ciftci feints a counter leg kick.#CL#
Zamora moves into the clinch.
Zamora letting Ciftci take a breather here.
Ciftci tries to score a body lock takedown but Zamora shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ciftci is breathing heavily.#T2#
Zamora blocks an uppercut.
Ciftci is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Zamora gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC#
Zamora breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ciftci tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ciftci tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Zamora just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ciftci goes for a takedown attempt but Zamora pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Ciftci tries to keep at a distance but Zamora has taken the fight into the clinch.#T3#
Ciftci drops down looking for an ankle pick but Zamora pulls his leg out and moves away.
#TD#
Zamora gets the takedown into side control.
Ciftci tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#SUB#
Zamora is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Ciftci won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Zamora off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Micah Zamora!
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