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Event:
FFA 30: Del Rio vs Mills
Date: Jul 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Zappa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bailey pinned against the cage. Bailey gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bailey keeps the fight on the outside.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bailey!
#CUT#
It looks like Frank Zappa has been cut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zappa.
Bailey looks to land a combination but Zappa avoids it well.
Bailey backing away here, and Zappa unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Zappa is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Bailey moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ray Bailey!
In his post fight interview, Ray Bailey gave a big smile as he said 'i'm a bad mother fucker and i'm only getting better, hide your wives and girlfriends I am going to beat up some pussy now..'.
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Event:
FFA 25:
Date: Jun 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Smoke connects with a right hand. Zappa shakes it off.
Zappa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Smoke defends it nicely.
Smoke throwing a counter right hand but Zappa manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut there from Smoke.
Smoke darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #ROC#
Zappa is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Frank Zappa has been cut.
Smoke finds Zappa's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Zappa flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Smoke lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Zappa will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Big Smoke!
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Event:
FFA 18: Jackson vs Bagov
Date: May 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Zappa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ireneusz Doniecki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Zappa drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Zappa drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Zappa jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Zappa postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Zappa is looking to work some ground and pound but Doniecki has wrist control.
Zappa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #ES#
Doniecki uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Doniecki as Zappa shoots in.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Doniecki!
#CUT#
It looks like Frank Zappa has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Doniecki lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Doniecki slaps away a takedown attempt from Zappa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Doniecki thuds a left hand into Zappa's body.
Doniecki throws a right hand that Zappa ducks under and follows up with a left that Zappa also avoids with ease.#CL2#
Zappa closes the distance and pushes Doniecki back into the cage.
Doniecki has Zappa pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Zappa manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T1##BC2#
Zappa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Doniecki gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Zappa to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Doniecki knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zappa on the ground.
Zappa throwing strikes from guard but Doniecki blocks nicely.
Doniecki is looking to stand up but Zappa isn't so interested in that idea.
Zappa lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Zappa throws a big elbow that misses.
Zappa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Doniecki works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zappa throws a big right hand that misses.
Zappa throwing strikes but missing.
Zappa trying to control but Doniecki is working from the bottom.
Doniecki on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Doniecki tries to get out of the position.
Zappa showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
Zappa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Doniecki works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zappa wants to control from the top but Doniecki keeps moving.
Zappa is looking to work some ground and pound but Doniecki has wrist control.
Zappa trying to control the position from guard on top but Doniecki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zappa distracts Doniecki with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Zappa lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Zappa distracts Doniecki with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Zappa has gone for a leg lock! Doniecki slips out almost immediately though and dives into Zappa's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Zappa is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Doniecki frees his head nicely. Oh but Zappa has switched to an armbar! Doniecki is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Frank Zappa!
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Event:
FFA 14: Ekaku vs Soze
Date: Apr 08, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Zappa closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Silva pushes Zappa away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Zappa gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB#
Zappa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Silva, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva tries to escape but Zappa is in control. #SUB#
Zappa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Silva, who protects the arm well.
Silva is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Zappa asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Zappa is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Silva has escaped the position, nice work there.
Zappa scoring with punches and elbows.
Silva wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB#
Zappa tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Zappa has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Silva really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zappa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Silva wants to get back to his feet.
Zappa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1##SUB#
Zappa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Silva, who protects the arm well.
Silva is pushing Zappa's head away, looking to escape. Zappa manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB#
Zappa is trying to get an arm triangle but Silva is defending well. #SUB#
Zappa tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Zappa has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Zappa is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Silva has escaped the position, nice work there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Silva can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Zappa is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Silva is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Silva is trying to buck Zappa off.#SUB#
Zappa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Silva, who protects the arm well. #T2#
The ground and pound from Zappa seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Silva taking punishment in the form of punches.
Silva wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The ground and pound from Zappa seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Zappa misses with the ground and pound.#SUB#
Zappa is working to tighten his grip on Silva's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Silva has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Zappa is really squeezing tight and eventually Silva passes out! Zappa breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Frank Zappa!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Zappa fails with the takedown
and Rose counters with a straight that turns Zappa's legs to rubber! Rose pushes forward with more strikes and Zappa goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oliver Rose!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Zappa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lapu defends it nicely.
Lapu Lapu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Lapu decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Zappa manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Zappa closes the distance and lands a one-two.#TD#
Lapu bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Zappa throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lapu is looking to clinch but Zappa is avoiding it.
Zappa is looking for the big counter here.
Danga de danga de dang - Zappa scores with a four punch combination!
Zappa dives in and grabs Lapu's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lapu pushes down on Zappa's head and hops out.
Lapu tries to counter with a takedown but Zappa is quick to defend against it.
Lapu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zappa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zappa scores with a head kick.
#TD#
Lapu closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Zappa did well to prevent Lapu getting side control.#ES2#
Zappa manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T1#
Lapu shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zappa pinned against the cage. Zappa gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lapu shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2#
Zappa darts in and clinches Lapu up against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Zappa takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC2#
Zappa breaks the clinch.
#TD#
Lapu feints and as Zappa raises his hands in defense, Lapu changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Zappa throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
Lapu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zappa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Zappa holds on and takes a little breather. #T2#
Zappa keeping moving, preventing Lapu from controlling successfully.
Lapu throws a big elbow that misses.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Zappa holds on and takes a little breather.
Lapu postures up.
Lapu slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Lapu is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Zappa defends it well. #T3#
Zappa is staying active underneath Lapu, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Zappa gets back to full guard.
Zappa seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Zappa is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Lapu dives into side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zappa is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Zappa is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Lapu is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Zappa is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lapu remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Zappa is pushing Lapu's head away, looking to escape. Lapu manages to hold on to the position though.
You can see the frustration on Zappa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Lapu throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Zappa was covering up waiting for the punch and Lapu finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Zappa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Zappa dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Zappa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2#
Zappa rushes Lapu and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Zappa gets control of Lapu's arms and successfully pulls guard. Zappa will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Lapu drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Zappa manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lapu has Zappa in his guard.#REVB#
Lapu working a defensive guard but Zappa passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Zappa seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Zappa is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lapu is looking for a sweep. Zappa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zappa not doing much here.
#T1#
Lapu wants to control but Zappa is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lapu is looking for a sweep. Zappa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lapu trying to control here.
Lapu is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Zappa is working for a kimura but Lapu is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Lapu actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Zappa trying to work for an americana but Lapu has managed to regain full guard.
Lapu bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zappa's guard. #REVR#
Zappa wants to stand up but Lapu is controlling him. #SUB2#
Lapu stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Zappa throws up his legs and catches Lapu in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Lapu tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Zappa! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Frank Zappa!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 11, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Zappa scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hardy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zappa.
Zappa looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hardy manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #ES#
Hardy scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Zappa throws a predictable looking body shot
#CL#
and Hardy counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD#
Hardy manages to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hardy looking for a sweep. Not yet Hardy, not yet.
Hardy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hardy keeping moving, preventing Zappa from controlling successfully.
Hardy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Zappa tries to free his leg and advance position but Hardy is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zappa trying to control but Hardy is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Zappa drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hardy dives on top into guard.#REVR##T1#
Hardy landing some decent shots from guard.
Zappa controls Hardy momentarily but Hardy frees himself.
Zappa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hardy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zappa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hardy.
Hardy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hardy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zappa has control of Hardy's left arm, preventing Hardy from doing any damage. #T2#
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.
Zappa is looking to stand up but Hardy isn't so interested in that idea.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Zappa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hardy moves out of range of the strikes.
Hardy appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hardy avoids a punch combination nicely.
#TD2#
Zappa closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hardy did well to prevent Zappa getting side control.
Hardy wants to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB2#
Zappa is looking for a kimura but Hardy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Zappa to get the leverage.
Hardy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zappa.
Zappa scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Zappa is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hardy sees it coming and defends easily.
Hardy is staying active underneath Zappa, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hardy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Zappa trying to control from half guard but Hardy is working away. #T4##SUB2#
Zappa is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hardy defends it well.
Hardy regains full guard. Nicely done.
Zappa passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hardy struggling a bit here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Zappa tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
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 Herman Hardy will probably get the nod.
That's time! Hardy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Zappa throws a sloppy head kick
and Hardy counters with a straight right hand.
Hardy darts in looking for a takedown but Zappa gets double underhooks and turns Hardy into the cage.
Zappa tries to score with a low kick but Hardy moves his leg out of the way.
A head kick misses from Zappa.
As Zappa looks to move away, Hardy throws a big counter combo but Zappa just gets out of the way.
Zappa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hardy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zappa throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Hardy counters with a single leg into guard. Zappa didn't expect that.
Hardy prevents Zappa from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zappa looking to control.
Zappa wants to stand and escape but Hardy is having none of it.
Hardy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Zappa throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Hardy escapes and throws Zappa's legs to the side, diving into side control! #T1##SUB#
Hardy working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Zappa has one of Hardy's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Zappa on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Zappa on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Zappa can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Hardy tries for a kimura but Zappa is defending well.
Zappa is trying to get back to half guard.
Hardy is putting a hurting on Zappa here, landing some big shots from side control.
Zappa parries the strikes from Hardy easily there. Hardy is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Zappa to escape.
Zappa can't do much from the bottom here.
Herman Hardy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Hardy working the head with strikes.
Hardy in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Zappa wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Hardy looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Zappa is avoiding damage well.
The ground and pound from Hardy seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Zappa regains half guard there - taking advantage of Hardy's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Hardy prevents Zappa from improving his position.#T4##SUB#
Hardy seems to be working for a kimura but Zappa defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Hardy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hardy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zappa can do to turn this around?
Hardy missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Zappa misses with a hook
and Hardy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zappa throws a head kick but Hardy moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Zappa. Those never looked like landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Herman Hardy dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Zappa gets a takedown into half guard.
Hardy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Zappa is pressing down on Hardy's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hardy is holding on for now.
Zappa lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Zappa is looking to take a break and control but Hardy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hardy.#T1#
Hardy is wriggling around but Zappa manages to pass to half guard.
Zappa trying to control from half guard but Hardy is working away. #SUB2#
Zappa seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Hardy is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Frank Zappa!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Zappa throws an off balance right hand
#TD#
and Baird counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Zappa wants to stand and escape but Baird is having none of it.
Baird throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zappa wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Baird manages to pass to side control.
Zappa is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zappa trying to get back to full guard but Baird takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Baird will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Zappa really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T1#
Zappa wants to control but Baird is having none of it.
Zappa is in all sorts of trouble here.
Zappa tries to hold on but Baird pushes him away.
Baird lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Baird really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Baird seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Zappa is holding on tight.
Baird avoids the attempt from Zappa to control.#T2#
Baird works his way to his opponent's back.
Zappa trying to control the action but Baird just sinks the hooks in.
Baird is landing with strikes from the back.
Zappa is trying to break free.
Zappa is trying to get back to his feet but Baird has full control of the position and if anything, Zappa has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T3#
Zappa tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Baird cracks Zappa with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Zappa tries to hold on but Baird pushes him away.
Zappa tries to reverse the position but Baird maintains control.
Zappa wants to hold on but Baird pushes him away.
Baird sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Zappa wants to control but Baird is having none of it.#T4#
BOOM! Baird connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zappa is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregg Baird dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Zappa pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Baird is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zappa can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Zappa moves into range and clinches up with Baird.#BC2#
Zappa manages to break the clinch.
Zappa misses with a double jab
and Baird counters with a stiff right hand.
Zappa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baird moves away.
Zappa looks to land a combination but Baird avoids it well.
Baird feinted with a counter takedown.
Zappa misses with a straight right. #CL#
Zappa gets tackled into the cage by Baird. Baird maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baird tries to pull guard but Zappa won't allow it.
Baird is trying to pull guard but Zappa turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Zappa is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Baird to keep the fight standing.#BC#
Baird breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Frank Zappa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
A head kick misses from Zappa.
A punch combination from Zappa misses.
Baird tries to clinch but Zappa moves out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Zappa.
Baird scores with a one two! Zappa had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT#
It looks like Frank Zappa has been cut.
Zappa loads up on a big right hand but Baird slips the punch.
Zappa throws a jab when Baird was well out of range.
Zappa just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBaird.
Zappa misses with a kick to the body.
Zappa falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Baird counters with a nice double leg into side control. Zappa won't be happy with that.
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!
Zappa tries to buck Baird off but Baird is having none of it.#T2#
Baird gets to mount! Zappa was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Zappa tries to lock up and control but Baird gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Zappa really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gregg Baird overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Baird wants to take Zappa's back but he can't do it this time.
Zappa wants to get back to his feet.
#T3#
Zappa is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Baird has taken his back.
Zappa tries to break free.
Zappa trying to get back to his feet but Baird is in full control for now.
Zappa just trying to survive but Baird is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Zappa is trying to break free.
Zappa is still trying to improve position.
Zappa trying to get back to his feet but Baird is in full control for now.
Zappa trying to control but not successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zappa tries to escape the position.
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 Gregg Baird will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Frank Zappa's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Zappa misses with a telegraphed body shot
#TD#
and Baird counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Zappa kicks Baird off and gets back to his feet.
Zappa throws a sloppy head kick and Baird moves out of range easily.
Zappa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#CL2#
Zappa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Baird, pushing him back against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Zappa.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baird using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Zappa has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#TD2#
Zappa works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #SUB#
Baird looking for a guillotine here but Zappa defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zappa throwing strikes from guard but Baird blocks nicely. #T1#
Zappa trying to control the position from guard on top but Baird is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zappa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Baird is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Zappa tries to free his leg and advance position but Baird is retaining full guard.
Zappa throwing strikes from guard but Baird blocks nicely. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Zappa working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Baird's head.
We've been informed that Zappa has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Zappa wants to stand and escape but instead Baird has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Baird loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Zappa wants to get back to his feet but Baird passes into half guard.
Zappa is trying to control but can't.
#T3#
Zappa tries to kick Baird off but Baird keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Zappa wants to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Frank Zappa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zappa lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Zappa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zappa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Baird circles away quickly and effectively.
Baird half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Zappa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
Baird throws a series of punches but Zappa avoids them all with ease.
Zappa is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Zappa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zappa throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Baird counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Zappa!
Baird working away.
Zappa manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Zappa avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Baird.
Zappa is looking to improve his position.
Zappa is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Baird scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Zappa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Baird has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gregg Baird!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Zappa swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL#
and Wilkinson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Zappa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wilkinson controlling the action here for a moment.
Wilkinson blocks a body shot from Zappa.
Zappa prevents a takedown attempt there.
Wilkinson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Wilkinson is trying to pull guard but Zappa has him pressed against the cage.
Wilkinson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Wilkinson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zappa looking for a takedown.
Wilkinson leaning against his opponent.
Wilkinson taking a breather.#TD#
Wilkinson decides to pull guard.
Zappa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Zappa sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Wilkinson's guard.
Wilkinson is refusing to be controlled, as Zappa sits in half guard.
Wilkinson pushes Zappa off looking to stand but Zappa dives back in and keeps control.
Zappa sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wilkinson defending well though. #SUB2#
Zappa seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Wilkinson is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Frank Zappa!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 20, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Zappa has managed to clinch.
Zappa throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lara blocks it with crossed arms.
Zappa blocks an elbow strike from Lara.
Zappa content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Zappa with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #BC2#
Zappa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Zappa closes the distance and clinches.
Lara throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lara tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zappa's elbow.
Lara tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Zappa smiles and moves away.
Zappa misses with a body shot.
Zappa throws a right and a left that Lara avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Zappa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL2#
Zappa moves into the clinch.
Lara lands a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lara is struggling to control the position.
Lara misses with a knee to the head. #T1#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Zappa.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Zappa as Lara tries to tie him up.
Lara trying to land knees to the body.
#TD#
Lara jumps guard and drags Zappa to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Zappa makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Zappa trying to control but Lara is working from the bottom.
Zappa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lara wants to improve his position but instead Zappa has moved into half guard.
#T2#
Lara trying to control from the bottom.
Zappa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lara. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Zappa is keen to just control but Lara is a slippery customer.
Zappa is controlling the pace.
Lara gets full guard.
Zappa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Zappa postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Lara is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Zappa, into his guard. #REVR#
Lara is looking to work some ground and pound but Zappa has wrist control.#T3##SU#
Lara gets to his feet - Zappa follows without any prompting.
Zappa throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Lara counters with a takedown into side control. #ES2#
Zappa throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#CL2#
Zappa instigates a clinch.
Lara is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zappa is defending well for now.
Lara looking to throw knees to the head but Zappa is blocking nicely.
Lara jumps guard but Zappa stands there with Lara around his waist. Lara gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Lara breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zappa falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL#
and Lara counters by moving into the clinch. #T4#
Zappa blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zappa. #TD2#
Zappa ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Zappa no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Zappa wants to stand up but Lara is controlling him.
Lara postures up.
#SU#
Zappa is working an open guard so Lara takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Zappa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lara tries to counter with a takedown but Zappa is quick to defend against it.#CL2#
Zappa forces Lara back against the cage and clinches.
Lara looking to stall.
#BC2#
Zappa breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Zappa moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Zappa dominated that round.
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##CL2#
Zappa clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Zappa successfully pulls guard.
#SUB2#
Zappa has an active guard here but Lara has managed to pass into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Lara connects with a nice short shot to Zappa's temple. #SUB#
Lara is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Lara is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Zappa defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zappa keeping hold of Lara's head, controlling as best he can. #T1#
Zappa wants to improve his position but Lara is controlling well.
#SUB#
Lara is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Zappa defends it well. #SUB#
Lara is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Lara seems to be working for a kimura but Zappa defends the submission attempt.
Erik Lara overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zappa is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB#
Lara is working for a submission of some sort.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Lara is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zappa has managed to free his arm - good work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zappa is looking to control Lara's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Zappa avoid being mounted?
Zappa controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB#
Zappa is defending against the submission attempts here by Lara.
Zappa tries to kick Lara off but Lara keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T3#
Zappa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Zappa trying to hold on to Lara's head to control him but Lara postures up.
Zappa controlling the position for now.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Zappa lands a jab-cross combination.
Zappa cracks Lara with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Zappa is looking to land body kicks.
Zappa lunges at Lara with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lara's hand. #T4#
A low kick from Zappa is predictable there #TD#
and Lara counters with a nice double leg into side control. Zappa won't be happy with that.
Zappa tries to escape but Lara is in control.
Zappa tries to buck Lara off but Lara is having none of it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zappa can't do much from the bottom here.
Zappa wants to get back to his feet.
Zappa struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Lara goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Zappa rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Lara's guard! Nice work there by Zappa!
Zappa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zappa tries to free his leg and advance position but Lara is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Zappa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Zappa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Frank Zappa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lara shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zappa but Zappa pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL2#
Zappa darts in and clinches Lara up against the cage.
Zappa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC2#
Zappa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Erik Lara is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zappa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zappa throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Lara decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Zappa's guard.#SUB2#
Zappa working for a triangle but Lara defends it easily.
Zappa trying to keep a closed guard but Lara is proving a slippery customer.
Zappa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Zappa trying to control the position here. #SU#
Lara decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Zappa swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
and Lara counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Lara is trying to work for a kimura but Zappa is defending well.
Zappa tries to get to full guard but Lara has control of the leg. #T2#
Zappa is trying to maintain the position but Lara is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Lara is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zappa is just riding it out for now. Lara eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Lara is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Zappa is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Erik Lara!
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