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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Nazaryan throws a sloppy head kick and Gruber moves out of range easily.
And Gruber tries to counter it with a takedown but Nazaryan pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nazaryan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nazaryan lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Nazaryan.#CUT#
It looks like Hans Gruber has been cut.
Nazaryan tries to score with a low kick but Gruber moves his leg out of the way.
Nazaryan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nazaryan missing with a left hand there. Gruber was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Danga de danga de dang - Gruber scores with a four punch combination!
Gruber just misses with a punch to the body.
#TD2#
Gruber scores with a takedown into Nazaryan's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gruber lands a couple of elbows.
Gruber distracts Nazaryan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Nazaryan has momentary wrist control but Gruber slips an elbow through the middle.#CUT2#
It looks like Hovannes Nazaryan has been cut.
Gruber cracks Nazaryan with a solid left hand.
Gruber works over Nazaryan with some ground and pound from guard.#ROC2#
Nazaryan is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gruber chips away with some ground and pound.
Oh Nazaryan is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gruber postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Nazaryan's head off the mat! Nazaryan is out! He's out! Gruber jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Hans Gruber!
A victorious Hans Gruber thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 04, 2016 |
#R1#
A big left from Nazaryan misses.
Yaj feinted with a counter takedown.
Nazaryan throws a hook but Yaj blocks it.
Yaj appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nazaryan misses the shot to the body.
Nazaryan scores with a nice strike.
Yaj keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nazaryan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Yaj connects with a looping right hand.
#CUT#
It looks like Hovannes Nazaryan has been cut.
Yaj throws a good cross that connects.
Nazaryan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Yaj digs a good hook to Nazaryan's body.
Nazaryan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nazaryan throws a series of punches but Yaj avoids them all with ease.
Yaj drops down looking for a counter takedown but Nazaryan sprawls and moves away.
Yaj comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yaj feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nazaryans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nazaryan thows a leg kick but Yaj checks it #TD#
and Yaj counters with a nice double leg into guard. #ROC#
Nazaryan is rocked!
Yaj forces his way into half guard.
Yaj looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Nazaryan looks winded!#T1#
Yaj not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Yaj scores with a big shot! Nazaryan's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Nazaryan! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rio Yaj!
Rio Yaj decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Zimmerman slips under a jab from Nazaryan.
Zimmerman seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A combination from Nazaryan does no damage.
Nazaryan misses with a two punch combination.
Zimmerman seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Nazaryan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As Nazaryan tries to get set, Zimmerman tries to push him back and clinch up but Nazaryan manages to avoid the attempt.
Nazaryan throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Zimmerman counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB#
Zimmerman has gone for a leg lock! Nazaryan slips out almost immediately though and dives into Zimmerman's guard.#REVB#
Nazaryan trying to stand up but can't free himself from Zimmerman's guard.
Zimmerman looking for a sweep. Not yet Zimmerman, not yet. #SUB#
Zimmerman is looking for a triangle but Nazaryan pushes his legs off easily.
Nazaryan wants to get up but he can't break Zimmerman's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T1#
Nazaryan is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Zimmerman throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Nazaryan wants to stand but Zimmerman has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Zimmerman controlling the position.
Nazaryan wanted to stand there but Zimmerman had control of the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Zimmerman shoots for a takedown but Nazaryan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nazaryan throws a head kick that misses.
Zimmerman is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Nazaryan.#T2#
Nazaryan throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Zimmerman counters with a takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zimmerman prevents Nazaryan from escaping the position.#SUB#
Zimmerman thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Zimmerman is trying to get an arm triangle but Nazaryan is defending well.
Zimmerman prevents Nazaryan from escaping the position.#T3#
Zimmerman landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Nazaryan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zimmerman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nazaryan pushes Zimmerman away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Zimmerman gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB#
Zimmerman goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Nazaryan rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Zimmerman's guard! Nice work there by Nazaryan!
Nazaryan has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Zimmerman is proving hard to escape from.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T4##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Zimmerman avoids the head kick by Nazaryan.
Zimmerman is looking to counter the offense by Nazaryan and move into the clinch.
Nazaryan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nazaryan throws a series of punches but Zimmerman avoids them all with ease.
A head kick misses from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zimmerman seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Hovannes Nazaryan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nazaryan throws a sloppy head kick and Zimmerman moves out of range easily.
Nazaryan lands a jab-cross combination.
Nazaryan looks winded!
Zimmerman closes the distance and clinches up with Nazaryan, looking for a takedown. Zimmerman pushes Nazaryan against the cage but Nazaryan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zimmerman looks to land a combination. Nazaryan sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hovannes Nazaryan dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Nazaryan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hovannes Nazaryan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nazaryan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zimmerman seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Nazaryan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zimmerman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zimmerman.
Nazaryan misses with a head kick.
Zimmerman blocks a head kick by Nazaryan.
Zimmerman wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nazaryan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nazaryan throws a head kick that misses.
Nazaryan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1#
Some wild striking there from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan is breathing heavily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Zimmerman or perhaps it was just good defense by Nazaryan, which made it look bad.
Nazaryan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zimmerman throws a nice head kick!
Nazaryan throws a head kick but Zimmerman moves out of range.
Zimmerman blocks a head kick by Nazaryan.
#TD#
Zimmerman shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Zimmerman was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Zimmerman fails to land a wild elbow strike.
#T2##ES2#
Nazaryan sneaks out the side door and pushes Zimmerman away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Earnest Zimmerman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nazaryan tries to bum rush Zimmerman with a series of wild strikes but Zimmerman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A low kick from Nazaryan is predictable there #TD#
and Zimmerman counters with a nice double leg into side control. Nazaryan won't be happy with that. #SUB#
Zimmerman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nazaryan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Zimmerman prevents Nazaryan from escaping the position.#SUB#
Zimmerman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Zimmerman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Nazaryan taking a bit of punishment here - Zimmerman scoring with strikes. #T3#
Nazaryan is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Zimmerman asserts his dominance and retains side control.#ES2#
Nazaryan explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Nazaryan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zimmerman seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Nazaryan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zimmerman avoids the head kick by Nazaryan.
Nazaryan misses with a wild combination.
#T4#
Nazaryan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Zimmerman checks the leg kick.#TD#
Zimmerman shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nazaryan's guard.#SUB#
Zimmerman drops back looking for a leg! Nazaryan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nazaryan manages to kick Zimmerman off! Zimmerman jumps back into Nazaryan's guard.
Zimmerman prevents Nazaryan from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Zimmerman drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Nazaryan manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Zimmerman has Nazaryan in his guard.#REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hovannes Nazaryan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Zimmerman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nazaryan lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Zimmerman has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Zimmerman and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nazaryan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nazaryan fails to land with a series of punches.
Zimmerman is looking to clinch but Nazaryan is avoiding it.
Nazaryan tries to work over Zimmerman's front leg with a kick but Zimmerman checks it.
Nazaryan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T1#
Nazaryan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zimmerman wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nazaryan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nazaryan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zimmerman counters with a left and a right that stings Nazaryan.
Zimmerman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nazaryan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zimmerman seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Nazaryan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nazaryan throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL#
and Zimmerman moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Nazaryan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nazaryan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Zimmerman.
Nazaryan throws a combination that misses #TD#
so Zimmerman counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Nazaryan is looking to stand back up but Zimmerman counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Nazaryan. #T2##REVB#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nazaryan has hold of Zimmerman's hands but Zimmerman slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Zimmerman trying to control the pace.
Earnest Zimmerman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Zimmerman lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
Zimmerman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nazaryan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Zimmerman. #SUB#
Zimmerman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T3#
Nazaryan taking some punishment here, with Zimmerman in his half guard. #SUB#
Zimmerman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Zimmerman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nazaryan is just riding it out for now. Zimmerman eventually gives up the hold. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Zimmerman uses his free foot to push down on Nazaryan's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Nazaryan. #SUB#
Zimmerman is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Nazaryan has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Nazaryan!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zimmerman wants to sweep here but Nazaryan controlling him for the moment.
Earnest Zimmerman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hovannes Nazaryan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Zimmerman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Earnest Zimmerman.
I think Nazaryan 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hovannes Nazaryan!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Nazaryan shoots in but Robertson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Robertson stuffs the takedown.#CL2#
Nazaryan closes the distance and clinches.
Nazaryan can't break the clinch.
Nazaryan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nazaryan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Robertson's efforts to push away.
Robertson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nazaryan's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Nazaryan gets control of Robertson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Nazaryan will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Nazaryan manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Robertson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nazaryan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Robertson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Robertson wants it to stay on the feet.
Mario Robertson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hovannes Nazaryan.#T1#
Robertson dips to his left and cracks Nazaryan with an uppercut!#TD2#
Nazaryan is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Robertson's half guard.
Nazaryan moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Robertson.
Robertson struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Nazaryan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Robertson tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
Nazaryan working the head and body with strikes.
Robertson gets back to half guard.
Nazaryan lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SU2#
Nazaryan stands up out of the half guard. #T3#
Nazaryan misses with a takedown attempt - Robertson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nazaryan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Robertson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nazaryan leaves Robertson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hovannes Nazaryan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nazaryan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Robertson pinned against the cage. Robertson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Robertson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Robertson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nazaryan avoids it really well and circles away.
Robertson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Robertson wants it to stay on the feet.#T4#
A slapping body kick lands there for Nazaryan.
Nazaryan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nazaryan looks to throw a body kick
and Robertson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #TD2#
Nazaryan gets a double leg takedown into Robertson's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nazaryan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nazaryan is pushing down on Robertson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Robertson is fighting to maintain full guard but Nazaryan has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hovannes Nazaryan dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Robertson fails with a takedown attempt.
Nazaryan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Robertson defends well and Nazaryan ends up having to push Robertson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Robertson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Robertson throws a combination. Nazaryan tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Robertson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Robertson defends well and Nazaryan ends up having to push Robertson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Robertson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mario Robertson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hovannes Nazaryan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nazaryan looks for a takedown but Robertson sprawls well.
Robertson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Robertson shoots in and drives through. Nazaryan sprawls well.
Nazaryan fails with a takedown attempt.
Robertson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T1#
Nazaryan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Robertson shoots in but no luck this time.
Nazaryan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Robertson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nazaryan somewhat.#TD#
Robertson gets a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Nazaryan has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Robertson is on him like a limpet, forcing Nazaryan back against the cage.#T2##BC2#
Nazaryan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Robertson dives in for a single leg takedown but Nazaryan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Robertson slaps away a takedown attempt from Nazaryan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robertson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Robertson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Nazaryan counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nazaryan.
Nazaryan is standing up over Robertson. Robertson looks to escape but Nazaryan dives into side control.
#T3##REVR#
Nazaryan working away.
Hovannes Nazaryan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Robertson regains half guard, as Nazaryan was trying to land strikes. #SUB2#
Nazaryan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SU2#
Nazaryan stands up from half guard. #T4#
Nazaryan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Robertson defends it nicely.
Robertson is looking to counter with head kicks.
Nice sprawl there from Nazaryan as Robertson shoots in.
Nazaryan shoots for a takedown but Robertson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Nazaryan shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Robertson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Robertson sneaks back into half guard.
Nazaryan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Still in half guard, Nazaryan seems content to control.#SUB2#
Nazaryan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hovannes Nazaryan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Nazaryan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Robertson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
As Robertson backs off Nazaryan throws a huge counter combo but Robertson manages to avoid it all.
No luck for Nazaryan with that takedown attempt.
It looked like Robertson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nazaryan throws out a powerful jab.#ROC2#
Robertson is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Mario Robertson has been cut.
Nazaryan throws an uppercut from hell that sends Robertson clean off his feet! He's out cold! Nazaryan stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hovannes Nazaryan!
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