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Event:
Ultimate Fighting Friday 2
Date: Nov 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Zaffran misses the shot to the body.
Zaffran misses with a takedown attempt - Branch sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Branch tries to counter by closing the distance.
Branch keeps the fight on the outside.
Zaffran fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Branch misses with a body kick.
Zaffran changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Branch tries to avoid it but Zaffran manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Branch to the ground. Branch escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Muhammad Zaffran. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Branch 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 Zaffran has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Zaffran and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Titus Branch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branch throws a series of punches but Zaffran avoids them all with ease.
Branch lands a body shot.
Branch digs a good hook to Zaffran's body.
Branch will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Branch misses with a series of wild punches.
Branch looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1##CL2#
Branch closes the distance and pushes Zaffran back into the ropes.
Branch is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.#BC2#
Branch breaks the clinch.
Branch rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zaffran moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zaffran looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Branch is fending him off so far but Zaffran persists. Nope, Branch circles away and we're back to standing.
Branch with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL2#
Branch moves into the clinch.#BC#
Zaffran pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Branch defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zaffran.
A right-left combo lands from Branch. #CUT2#
It looks like Muhammad Zaffran has been cut.
Zaffran is breathing heavily.#T2#
Branch misses with a few strikes there.
Branch throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Zaffran's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A lazy body kick from Branch
and Zaffran makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Branch throws a combination. Zaffran tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#ROC2#
Zaffran is rocked!
Zaffran takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Branch fails with a takedown attempt.
Branch lands with a nice combination. Zaffran backs away looking to recover.
Oh Zaffran is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Branch steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zaffran.
Branch tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Zaffran seems to have got his legs back now.
Zaffran ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Branch moves away.#TD2#
Branch looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES#
Zaffran has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the ropes to get back to his feet. Branch has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the ropes.
Zaffran lands with a left to the head.
Zaffran is trying to drag Branch to the mat but Branch just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Zaffran is working for takedown but Branch is calmly controlling the position for now.
Branch working hard to break the clinch.#T4#
Zaffran misses with a punch to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Zaffran just misses with a elbow thrown towards Branch's brow.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Zaffran using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Branch has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#BC2#
Branch escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zaffran takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right-left combo lands from Branch. #CUT2#
Muhammad Zaffran's cut is getting worse.
Branch misses with a head kick.
Branch avoids the body shot from Zaffran.
Branch scores with a body shot.
#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Branch has knocked Zaffran down with a huge combo! Branch steps away and waves a wobbly Zaffran back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Titus Branch dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Muhammad Zaffran's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Zaffran moves out of range of the leg kick from Branch.
Branch tries to bum rush Zaffran with a series of wild strikes but Zaffran uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zaffran fails in his attempt to clinch.
Branch looks to score with a jab to the body but Zaffran is just out of range.
Zaffran was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Branch throws a series of punches but Zaffran avoids them all with ease.
Branch digs a good hook to Zaffran's body.
Branch misses with a wild combination.
Branch misses with a double jab
and Zaffran counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaffran lands with a thumping leg kick.
Branch lands a nice looking body shot.
#TD2#
Branch shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Zaffran's guard.#ES#
Zaffran is scooting his butt against the ropes and has managed to get back to his feet. Branch presses him back against the ropes, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Zaffran is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Zaffran goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zaffran trying to land knees to the body.
Zaffran is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Branch pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Zaffran trying to land knees to the body.
Zaffran is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Branch is defending well for now.#BC2#
Branch's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Branch rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zaffran moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zaffran avoids the head kick by Branch.
#T2#
Branch misses with a double jab
letting Zaffran counter with a right hand.
Branch connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Zaffran avoids the body shot from Branch.
Branch scores with a shot to the body.
Zaffran wants to clinch up but Branch keeps it at a distance.
Branch misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Branch tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zaffran looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Titus Branch seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD2#
Branch shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Branch showed some decent athleticism there.
Zaffran is looking to get back to is feet but Branch passes into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T3#
Zaffran is trying to improve his position.
Branch has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zaffran regains half guard.#SUB2#
Branch is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Zaffran doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Branch.
Branch trying to control the pace. #T4#
Let's hope that Branch has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB#
Zaffran looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Branch has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Zaffran gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Titus Branch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Muhammad Zaffran's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Branch falls off balance throwing a combination
and Zaffran counters with a stiff right hand.
Branch misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zaffran appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Branch keeps the fight on the outside.
Branch swinging wildly here.
Branch misses with a two punch combination.
Zaffran throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Branch's waist but Branch gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zaffran off to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branch tries to clinch but Zaffran moves out of range.
Zaffran moves to clinch but Branch breaks away
and Branch counters with a two punch combo.
Branch lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#T1#
Zaffran blocks a head kick by Branch.
Branch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Zaffran checks a leg kick.
Branch throws a series of punches but Zaffran moves out of range.
Branch takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zaffran tries to close the distance and clinch up but Branch swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Branch misses with a straight left.
Zaffran tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Branch falls off balance throwing a combination
and Zaffran cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zaffran shoots in looking for a takedown but Branch manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Zaffran's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T2#
Branch swings for the body but Zaffran moves out of range.
Branch throws a right hand that Zaffran ducks under and follows up with a left that Zaffran also avoids with ease.
Branch's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Branch duly obliges.
Zaffran lands a two punch combo.
Branch misses with a jab to the body
and Zaffran counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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!
Branch looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A combination from Branch does no damage.
Branch misses with a straight left.
Zaffran fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Muhammad Zaffran. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zaffran shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Branch pinned against the ropes. Branch gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Branch lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T3#
Zaffran pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Branch blocks a jab.
Zaffran moves in looking to clinch but Branch pushes him off.
Branch wants to counter with a clinch but Zaffran pushes him away.
Branch lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Branch works Zaffran's body with a nice hook.
Zaffran avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zaffran showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Branch.
#T4#
Branch misses with a series of wild punches.
Zaffran moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zaffran fails with a takedown attempt. #TD#
Zaffran throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Branch tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Zaffran is in Branch's guard.
Titus Branch is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zaffran throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Branch works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Muhammad Zaffran has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zaffran is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that's the end of the fight!
Titus Branch comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Branch 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight for Titus Branch!
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight for Titus Branch!
Judge Josh West scores the fight for Titus Branch!
Titus Branch wins by unanimous decision!
A victorious Titus Branch 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: Sep 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Zaffran swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL2#
Franchesci fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zaffran, pushing him back against the cage.
Franchesci tries a body shot but Zaffran blocks it.
Franchesci works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Franchesci managing to block the knees to the body from Zaffran.
Zaffran creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Franchesci has Zaffran pushed against the cage.
Franchesci just leaning against Zaffran, taking a breather.
Franchesci throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Zaffran blocks it with crossed arms.
Franchesci is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bit of stalling here from Franchesci.
Zaffran definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Zaffran wants to get back to striking at distance but Franchesci won't allow it.
Zaffran misses with an elbow strike.
Franchesci blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Franchesci is trying to drag Zaffran to the mat but Zaffran just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T1#
Franchesci prevents a body shot from Zaffran.
Zaffran tries to break the clinch but Franchesci is controlling the position.
Zaffran wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Franchesci misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zaffran.
#BC#
Zaffran's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Franchesci fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zaffran lands with a hook. Franchesci tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL2#
Franchesci closes the distance and pushes Zaffran back into the cage.
Zaffran drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Franchesci gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#BC2#
Franchesci manages to break the clinch.
#T2#
Franchesci tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zaffran manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Franchesci tries to clinch up.
Zaffran feinted with a counter takedown.
Zaffran circles away from the clinch attempt.
Franchesci shoots in but no luck this time.
Zaffran attempts a counter takedown but Franchesci avoids it well and moves away.
Muhammad Zaffran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alejandro Franchesci.
Zaffran keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Franchesci changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zaffran tries to avoid it but Franchesci manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zaffran to the ground. Zaffran escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Franchesci just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromZaffran.
Franchesci avoids the head kick by Zaffran.
Franchesci shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zaffran as he avoids it easily.
Zaffran drops down looking for a counter takedown but Franchesci sprawls and moves away.
Franchesci looks winded!
Zaffran misses with a head kick.
Zaffran misses with a wild combination.
#T3#
Zaffran tries to clinch there but Franchesci circles away.
Franchesci tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Zaffran counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zaffran throws a head kick that misses
and Franchesci counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Franchesci fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Zaffran.
No joy there for Zaffran, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zaffran thuds his right hand into Franchesci's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Alejandro Franchesci seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Zaffran lands with a straight right. Franchesci didn't see that one coming.
Zaffran fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Franchesci throws a sloppy head kick and Zaffran moves out of range easily.
Zaffran looks to land a right hand but Franchesci moved out of range.
Zaffran misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zaffran throws a sloppy head kick and Franchesci moves out of range easily.
Franchesci looks for a takedown but Zaffran sprawls well.
As Franchesci looks to move away, Zaffran throws a big counter combo but Franchesci just gets out of the way.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Franchesci takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Muhammad Zaffran dominated that round.
That's time! Zaffran's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Franchesci shoots for a takedown but Zaffran saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Franchesci keeps the fight on the outside.
Franchesci throws a one two combo.
Zaffran scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#TD2#
Zaffran gets caught flat footed, as Franchesci shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES#
Zaffran kicks Franchesci off and gets to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zaffran lands with a slapping head kick.
Franchesci is looking to clinch but Zaffran is avoiding it.
Zaffran closes the distance and clinches up with Franchesci, looking for a takedown. Zaffran pushes Franchesci against the cage but Franchesci circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Franchesci bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Franchesci is breathing heavily.
Franchesci shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zaffran as he jumps to the side. #T1#
A right-left combo lands from Zaffran.
Zaffran lands a nice looking body shot.
Franchesci shoots in looking for a takedown but Zaffran manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Franchesci's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Muhammad Zaffran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alejandro Franchesci.#CL#
Zaffran closes the distance and clinches.
Franchesci managing to block the knees to the body from Zaffran.
Franchesci blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Zaffran is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Franchesci can do to turn this around?#BC#
Zaffran breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zaffran just misses with a punch to the body.
Franchesci tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T2#
Franchesci takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL#
Franchesci tries to keep at a distance but Zaffran has taken the fight into the clinch.
Zaffran stops a takedown attempt from Franchesci.
Franchesci gets underhooks to prevent Zaffran's takedown attempt.
#BC#
Zaffran breaks the clinch.
Danga de danga de dang - Zaffran scores with a four punch combination!
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!
Zaffran swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zaffran scores with a three punch combo!
Franchesci misses with a series of wild punches.
#T3#
Zaffran throws a head kick that misses. #TD#
Zaffran closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Franchesci to the mat! Franchesci manages to get full guard.
Zaffran scoring with some ground and pound.
Zaffran works over Franchesci with some ground and pound from guard.
Zaffran working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Franchesci looking for a guillotine here but Zaffran defends easily.
Zaffran 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.
Zaffran working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T4##SUB#
Zaffran is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Zaffran content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Franchesci really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zaffran. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Franchesci has momentary wrist control but Zaffran slips an elbow through the middle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Zaffran's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Franchesci has momentary wrist control but Zaffran slips an elbow through the middle.
Zaffran works over Franchesci with some ground and pound from guard.
Zaffran lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Zaffran postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Muhammad Zaffran dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Zaffran feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Zaffran's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Zaffran trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zaffran postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Zaffran landing some decent shots from guard.
Zaffran postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zaffran trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaffran lands a couple of elbows.
Zaffran cracks Franchesci with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Franchesci has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zaffran can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Zaffran stopping the sweep attempt from Franchesci.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Franchesci takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Zaffran is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Muhammad Zaffran overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zaffran postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Zaffran content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Franchesci is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Zaffran is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Zaffran works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Zaffran working the head and body with strikes.
Zaffran working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T2#
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. Zaffran connects with a nice short shot to Franchesci's temple.
Franchesci taking some punishment here, with Zaffran in his half guard.
Zaffran drops an elbow to the side of Franchesci's head.
Zaffran scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ground and pound from Zaffran.
Zaffran lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Zaffran lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Zaffran is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Franchesci taking some punishment here, with Zaffran in his half guard. #T3#
Franchesci has hold of Zaffran's hands but Zaffran slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Zaffran working over Franchesci with some ground and pound. Franchesci looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Zaffran seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Franchesci has hold of Zaffran's hands but Zaffran slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Zaffran takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Zaffran winds up and cracks Franchesci with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Zaffran working over Franchesci with some ground and pound. Franchesci looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Franchesci is trying to stand back up but Zaffran is controlling him
Zaffran is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Franchesci is trying to control but can't.
Zaffran working the head and body with strikes.
Zaffran drops an elbow to the side of Franchesci's head. #T4#
Zaffran scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Zaffran trying to control from half guard but Franchesci is working away.
Franchesci on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Zaffran there.
Franchesci is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Zaffran scores with a couple of nice shots.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Zaffran lands a nice short elbow.
Zaffran looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Franchesci with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zaffran is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Muhammad Zaffran is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zaffran trying to control the pace.
Alejandro Franchesci has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zaffran is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Muhammad Zaffran showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Zaffran 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:26
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Muhammad Zaffran!
Muhammad Zaffran seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Zaffran throws a leg kick but Wright sees it coming and moves out of range.
Zaffran tries to move into range but Wright moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wright blocks a head kick by Zaffran.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wright! But no joy.
Danga de danga de dang - Wright scores with a four punch combination!#CUT2#
It looks like Muhammad Zaffran has been cut.
Wright should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Zaffran shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Zaffran takes one to the chin there.
Wright bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wright scores with a one two! Zaffran had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice shot by Wright.
Wright uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zaffran.
Zaffran throws a leg kick but Wright sees it coming and moves out of range.
Wright lands a jab.
Jimmy Wright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zaffran throws a body kick that misses.
Zaffran tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wright was well out of range. Poor timing from Zaffran.#KD2#
Wright lands a left and a right that send Zaffran crashing to the mat, dazed. Wright thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Zaffran is rocked!
Wright closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Zaffran out cold! Zaffran corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jimmy Wright!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Zaffran throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cooley is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Zaffran.#CUT2#
It looks like Clemente Cooley has been cut.#TD2#
Cooley tries to sprawl but Zaffran drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Cooley knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zaffran on the ground.
Zaffran throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Zaffran winds up and cracks Cooley with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Zaffran landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Cooley tries to roll over but Zaffran keeps him under control.
Cooley is staying active underneath Zaffran, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cooley could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Cooley is trying to stand back up but Zaffran is controlling him
Cooley blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zaffran.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Zaffran 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.
Zaffran is looking to stall here but Cooley recovers full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Cooley is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Zaffran dives into side control.
Zaffran scoring with punches and elbows.
Zaffran in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Zaffran throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Cooley works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure. #T2#
Zaffran not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Zaffran not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Zaffran thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cooley's head.
Zaffran lands strikes from half guard.
Zaffran missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Zaffran stalling away here and it's allowed Cooley to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Cooley wants to stand but Zaffran is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Zaffran is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Cooley is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Cooley has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##T3##SUB2#
Zaffran working for a triangle but Cooley defends it easily.
Cooley postures up.
#SUB2#
Zaffran escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cooley gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cooley throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Zaffran isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Cooley stacks Zaffran on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Cooley!
Cooley working the body and head with strikes.
Check out the look on Cooley's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Cooley connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Zaffran some visible discomfort.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zaffran tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cooley creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Zaffran sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Muhammad Zaffran dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Clemente Cooley's cut.
That's time! Cooley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Cooley or perhaps it was just good defense by Zaffran, which made it look bad.
Cooley sets himself, and Zaffran steps forward looking for the clinch! Cooley avoids it this time.#CL2#
Zaffran closes the distance and clinches.
Zaffran tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zaffran tries to land knees in the clinch but Cooley avoids the damage to the body.
Cooley is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Zaffran to keep the fight standing.
Cooley takes a knee right on the jaw!
A short right from Zaffran on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Zaffran manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Cooley might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Zaffran looking for subs off his back but Cooley has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB2#
Zaffran looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Zaffran is looking to get back to full guard here but Cooley has managed to pass to side control instead.
Zaffran gets back to half guard.
Zaffran is trying to stand up here but Cooley is controlling him well. #SUB2#
Zaffran actively working from the bottom here.
Zaffran is breathing heavily.
Cooley looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Zaffran with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Zaffran has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
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.
Cooley drops an elbow to the side of Zaffran's head. #SUB#
Cooley seems to be looking for submissions.
Zaffran tries to kick Cooley off but Cooley keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Zaffran trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Zaffran looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Zaffran is trying to stand up here but Cooley is controlling him well. #SUB#
Cooley is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cooley lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T3#
Cooley scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Zaffran is looking to get back to is feet but Cooley passes into side control.
Cooley cracks Zaffran with a big elbow.
Zaffran is trying to buck Cooley off.
Zaffran tries to bench press Cooley off him but Cooley keeps the position. #SU#
Cooley has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #CL#
Cooley moves into the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Zaffran throws an elbow but misses. #T4#
Zaffran misses with a body punch.
Cooley lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zaffran or not.
Cooley is trying to pull guard but Zaffran has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clemente Cooley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body punch from Zaffran - that landed with a thud.
Zaffran looking to throw knees to the head but Cooley is blocking nicely.
Zaffran using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cooley has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A frustrated look appears on Zaffran's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Cooley manages to break the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Cooley has closed the distance and engaged Zaffran in a clinch.
Cooley tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cooley lands a knee to the body.
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 Clemente Cooley will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Clemente Cooley's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Zaffran defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cooley.
Zaffran misses with a few strikes there.
Cooley tries to clinch but Zaffran moves out of range. #CL2#
Zaffran instigates a clinch.
Zaffran is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Zaffran fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zaffran using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Zaffran trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaffran tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cooley's elbow.
Zaffran is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cooley is defending well for now.#TD2#
Zaffran jumps guard.
#T1##SU#
Cooley gets to his feet. Zaffran looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Zaffran misses the shot to the body.
Zaffran takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cooley takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Cooley throws a head kick but Zaffran moves out of range.
Cooley is looking to clinch but Zaffran is avoiding it.
Zaffran moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CL#
Cooley clinches up with Zaffran and pushes him back against the cage.
Zaffran misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cooley.
Cooley tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cooley on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cooley managing to block the knees to the body from Zaffran.
Cooley tries to pull guard but Zaffran forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clemente Cooley. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Zaffran tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cooley avoids it.
Zaffran misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cooley on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zaffran working Cooley over with knees to the body.
Cooley is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Zaffran pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cooley goes for a takedown attempt but Zaffran pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zaffran misses with a head kick.
Muhammad Zaffran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zaffran will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cooley seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Zaffran misses with a combination
and Cooley counters with a head kick. That will keep Zaffran thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! #T3#
Cooley is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zaffran sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2#
Zaffran gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Cooley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cooley shoots in for a takedown but Zaffran shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cooley takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Zaffran lands with a hook. Cooley tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Zaffran tries a head kick but it misses.
Muhammad Zaffran is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cooley is defended easily by Zaffran.#CL#
Cooley closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T4##BC#
Cooley breaks the clinch.
A left and a right from Zaffran both land. Nice combination. #TD2#
Zaffran fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Cooley sprawls well initially but Zaffran persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zaffran landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Zaffran throws a strike but Cooley avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Zaffran wants to control from the top but Cooley keeps moving.
Zaffran trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zaffran forces his way into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Muhammad Zaffran comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zaffran has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Muhammad Zaffran!
An out of breath Muhammad Zaffran thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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