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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 03, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Zeal closes the distance and clinches.
Diaz avoids the elbow strike from Zeal, against the cage.
Zeal tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Diaz smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Zeal closes the distance and pushes Diaz back into the cage.
Zeal jumps guard but Diaz turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Zeal tries to pull guard but Diaz forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Zeal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zeal working hard to break the clinch.
Diaz has Zeal pressed against the cage, preventing Zeal from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zeal tries to pull guard but Diaz forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Diaz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diaz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Zeal drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zeal wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Diaz has him pressed against the cage.#T1#
Diaz misses with the head strike.
Diaz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zeal controlling the action here for a moment.
Diaz misses with a punch on the inside.
Diaz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zeal or not.
A short right from Diaz.
Diaz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Zeal blocks it with crossed arms.
Zeal can't get the takedown.
Diaz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zeal has him pressed against the cage.#T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zeal.
Zeal is trying to break the clinch but Diaz is controlling him.
Zeal is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Diaz is defending well.
Zeal looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Diaz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zeal.
Diaz has Zeal pressed against the cage, preventing Zeal from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD#
Zeal gets control of Diaz's arms and successfully pulls guard. Zeal will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Diaz is looking to stand up but Zeal won't let him.
Diaz is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz wants to stand and escape but instead Zeal has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Diaz wants to stand but Zeal is controlling the position.
Zeal is stalling in the full guard.
Diaz wants to stand up but Zeal is controlling him. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Zeal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diaz is keeping the position for now.
Zeal controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Diaz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zeal's sensitive parts.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diaz throws a right and a left that both miss.
It looked like Zeal was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zeal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wong Diaz dominated that round.
That's time! Zeal's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Diaz throws a half hearted mid kick.
Zeal throws a big counter combination but Diaz scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Zeal showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Diaz.
Zeal fails with the takedown.
Diaz unleashes a big counter combination but Zeal bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Diaz is looking to slow Zeal down with leg kicks.
Robert Zeal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zeal shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Diaz lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zeal looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Zeal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diaz circles away from the clinch attempt#KD2#
and Diaz counters with a nice right hand that sends Zeal toppling to the canvas! Zeal scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Diaz finish him?!#ROC2#
Zeal is rocked!#T1#
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Diaz throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Zeal is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Wong Diaz!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Zeal slips a straight right by Basington.
Basington throws a jab when Zeal was well out of range.
Zeal lands with an overhand left.
Zeal throws a leg kick that misses.
Basington feints the counter takedown.
Zeal shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Basington defends it nicely.
Basington with the counter takedown but Zeal avoids it easily.
Zeal closes the distance and clinches up with Basington, looking for a takedown. Zeal pushes Basington against the cage but Basington circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Zeal looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Zeal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zeal misses with a takedown attempt - Basington sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Basington doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zeal shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Basington defends it nicely.
Basington looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zeal changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Basington tries to avoid it but Zeal manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Basington to the ground. Basington escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T1#
Basington throws a lazy right hand but Zeal sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zeal throws a body kick that misses.
Zeal closes the distance and clinches up with Basington, looking for a takedown. Zeal pushes Basington against the cage but Basington circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Zeal lands the left hand.
Zeal wants to clinch.
Basington throws a leg kick but Zeal sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Zeal avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
No luck for Zeal with that takedown attempt. #TD2#
Basington closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Zeal's guard.
Basington distracts Zeal with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Basington working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Zeal's head.#T2#
Basington looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Zeal wants to stand but Basington is controlling the position.
Basington not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Basington lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T3#
Basington scoring with punches to the head and body.
Zeal will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#SUB2#
Basington drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Basington jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Zeal looking for a sweep. Not yet Zeal, not yet.
Basington is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Basington keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Zeal's head.
Basington landing with the ground and pound.
Basington keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Zeal's head.
Basington content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #ROC2#
Zeal is rocked!
Basington pushes down on Zeal's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Zeal actively working from the bottom here.
Zeal is breathing heavily.#T4##SUB2#
Basington is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Zeal defends it well.
Zeal on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Zeal tries to get out of the position.
Basington scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Basington controlling the action here.
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. Basington connects with a nice short shot to Zeal's temple.
Zeal trying to hold on to Basington's head to control him but Basington postures up.
Basington has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Basington content to control rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Basington dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Basington misses with a hook
and Zeal counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zeal slips under a jab from Basington.
Zeal fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Basington avoids the head kick by Zeal.
Zeal dives in and grabs Basington's left leg, looking for a takedown. Basington pushes down on Zeal's head and hops out.
A big left from Basington misses.
Zeal fails with an attempt to clinch.
Basington let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#TD2#
Basington drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Basington has an Americana. Zeal didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Basington is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Basington hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Billy Basington!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 10, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Zeal scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES#
Wall makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Wall takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#TD2#
Zeal closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Zeal is looking for a kimura here.
Zeal performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Zeal missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Wall pushes Zeal off looking to stand but Zeal dives back in and keeps control.
Zeal is just content to waste time from the top position. Wall takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #SUB#
Wall looking for a triangle here. Zeal is fighting it but it looks tight! Wall pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Zeal is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Monroe Wall!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Steele just misses with a punch to the body.
#TD2#
Zeal shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Zeal was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Steele is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Zeal's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Steele is trying to stand.
Steele is trying to maintain the position but Zeal is very close to passing his half guard.
Steele is pressing down on Zeal's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Zeal wants to control from the top but Steele keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zeal trying to stand up but can't free himself from Steele's guard.
Zeal trying to control but Steele is working from the bottom.
Steele keeping full guard, as Zeal tries to pass. #T1#
Steele is looking to stand up but Zeal isn't so interested in that idea.
Steele is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Zeal tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Steele has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Zeal is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Steele landing strikes from the mount.#T2#
Steele looking to control but Zeal is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zeal tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zeal is bucking up trying to escape but Steele cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#T3#
Zeal tries to lock up and control but Steele gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Steele wants to finish this one by submission but Zeal is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Steele.
Steele lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Steele lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Zeal wants to hold on but Steele pushes him away.
Zeal trying desperately to get to his feet.
Zeal tries to hold on but Steele postures up.
Steele controlling the pace for now. #T4#
Zeal tries to hold on but Steele pushes him away.
Steele takes Zeal's back.
Steele keeps control of the position easily here as Zeal tries to buck him off.
You can see the frustration on Zeal's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Steele is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Zeal up.
Steele scores with punches to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maximo Steele dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Zeal closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Steele quickly recovers to half guard.#ES#
Steele has one foot on Zeal's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Steele finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Zeal throws a body kick that misses.
Steele misses with a low kick.
#CL2#
Zeal instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Zeal is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Steele can't fight it off and eventually Zeal manages to take the fight to the floor. Steele looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zeal is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Zeal looking to sit in guard and control but Steele gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T1#
Zeal is trying to keep Steele in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Steele gets to his feet - Zeal follows without any prompting.
Steele swings for the body but Zeal moves out of range.
Robert Zeal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Zeal clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Steele breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Zeal drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Steele is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Zeal's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Steele keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
Steele trying to hold on to Zeal's head to control him but Zeal postures up.
Steele throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Zeal not doing much here.
Steele wants to control but Zeal is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Maximo Steele overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Steele wants to get back to his feet.
Steele trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#SUB2#
Zeal seems to be working for a kimura but Steele defends the submission attempt.
Zeal missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T3#
Zeal throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Steele misses with a head kick.
Zeal unleashes a big counter combination but Steele bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Zeal clinches.
Zeal has had enough of the clinch but Steele keeps him there for the moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steele. #TD2#
Zeal pulls guard successfully.
Steele really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Zeal throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Zeal is trying to control the position but Steele postures up.
Steele is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zeal can do to turn this around?
Zeal has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Steele has passed into side control.
Zeal tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Steele wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
The ground and pound from Steele seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Zeal struggling a bit here.
Zeal is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Steele is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Zeal has escaped the position, nice work there.
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 Maximo Steele will probably get the nod.
That's time! Steele's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Zeal shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Steele is trying to defend but Zeal finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB2#
Zeal wants to work for an arm triangle but Steele is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Zeal is looking to take a break and control but Steele is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Steele is trying to maintain the position but Zeal is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steele regains full guard. Nicely done.
Zeal prevents Steele from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Steele throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Zeal working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Steele will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Zeal is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Steele tries to strike from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Zeal scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Steele sneaks back into half guard.
Steele moves into full guard.
Zeal takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#ES#
Steele uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#CL2#
Zeal rushes Steele and presses him up against the cage.#T2#
Zeal is trying to break the clinch but Steele is controlling him.#BC#
Steele pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zeal has Steele pressed against the cage, preventing Steele from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Steele has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Steele has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A frustrated look appears on Steele's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Steele manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Zeal fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Steele, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Steele successfully pulls guard.
Zeal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steele is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Steele tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Steele is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Steele working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zeal doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zeal manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Zeal's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Zeal trying to control but Steele is working from the bottom.
Zeal would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Zeal really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Steele. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Zeal wants to control from the top but Steele keeps moving. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Steele looking to control.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Zeal moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CL2#
Zeal moves into the clinch successfully.
Zeal tries to circle away but Steele has him pinned against the cage.#TD2#
Zeal jumps guard.
Zeal trying to keep a closed guard but Steele is proving a slippery customer.
Steele makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zeal wants to sweep here but Steele controlling him for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Robert Zeal.
I think Steele 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maximo Steele!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 01, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Zeal rushes Morales and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Zeal stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Morales is pressed up against the cage. Zeal has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Morales down to the mat. Morales avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Morales shoots in looking for a takedown but Zeal manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Morales's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Zeal tries to counter by clinching up but Morales breaks away and moves out of range.#CL#
Zeal gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Morales tries to stall but Zeal uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#TD#
Zeal manages to pull guard.
#SUB#
Zeal has his foot on Morales's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Morales works his way back into a safe position though.
Morales being controlled here momentarily.
Zeal looking for a sweep. Not yet Zeal, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Zeal is looking for a triangle but Morales pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Morales looking to pass the guard.
Morales is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Morales being controlled here momentarily.
Morales wants to pass the guard but Zeal is keeping the position.
Zeal preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Morales throwing strikes but missing.
Zeal is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Morales makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Morales.
Morales has momentary wrist control but Zeal slips an elbow through the middle.
Zeal throws a strike but Morales rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Zeal has his hands on Morales's head, controlling the position. #T3#
Morales stopping the sweep attempt from Zeal.#SU2#
Morales gets to his feet. Zeal looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Zeal is trying hard to land a takedown here. Morales sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Morales misses with a head kick.
Morales shoots and misses #CL#
and Zeal counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Zeal.
Zeal is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Morales pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Zeal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morales pushes off an throws an elbow but Zeal leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Morales fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T4#
Zeal wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Zeal has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Morales avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Zeal just leaning against Morales, taking a breather.
Zeal wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A frustrated look appears on Zeal's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Morales is looking to break free of the clinch but Zeal has double underhooks.
Morales goes for a takedown attempt but Zeal pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Zeal throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Morales's waist but Morales gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zeal off to one side.
Zeal stuffs the takedown attempt from Morales. Morales gets slowly back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zeal shoots for a takedown but Morales saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Zeal is breathing heavily.
Morales fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Zeal defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Morales.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Zeal dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Zeal has taken the fight to the clinch.
Morales is trying to maintain a safe position but Zeal gets an underhook and turns Morales into the cage.
Morales is trying to drag Zeal to the mat but Zeal just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Morales fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Morales goes for a takedown in the clinch but Zeal prevents it.
Zeal is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Morales is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morales tries to pull guard but Zeal holds him up against the cage and eventually Morales drops back down to his feet.
Robert Zeal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fernando Morales.
Morales prevents the takedown attempt.
Morales tries to pull guard but Zeal forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T1##BC#
Zeal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zeal tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Morales defends well and Zeal ends up having to push Morales into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Zeal looks to score with a jab to the body but Morales is just out of range.
Morales throws a head kick but Zeal moves out of range.
Morales wants to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Morales.
Zeal is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Morales can do to turn this around?
Morales throws a leg kick that misses.
Morales tries to clinch but Zeal is having none of it. #CL2#
Morales closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Morales tries for a takedown but Zeal manages to get underhooks.
#T2#
Zeal gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Morales.
Zeal is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Morales gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Zeal wants to break the clinch but can't.
Morales is looking for a takedown.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Zeal scores with an uppercut up the middle.#TD#
Zeal gets control of Morales's arms and successfully pulls guard. Zeal will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Zeal keeping moving, preventing Morales from controlling successfully. #T3##SUB#
Zeal is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Morales trying to control but Zeal is working from the bottom.
Zeal pulls Morales in close to his closed guard and prevents Morales from doing any damage or advancing position.
Morales trying to control but Zeal is working from the bottom. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Morales throwing strikes but missing.
Zeal is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Zeal tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Morales defends well and Zeal ends up having to push Morales into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Zeal looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Morales is fending him off so far but Zeal persists. Nope, Morales circles away and we're back to standing.
Zeal stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Zeal wants it to stay on the feet.
Morales throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zeal's waist but Zeal gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Morales off to one side.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Morales shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zeal but Zeal pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Morales fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Zeal dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Morales pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Morales looks to land a combination but Zeal avoids it well. #CL#
Zeal has Morales up against the cage in a clinch.
Morales looking for a takedown.
Zeal jumps guard but Morales stands there with Zeal around his waist. Zeal gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Morales has Zeal pressed against the cage, preventing Zeal from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Morales is working for takedown but Zeal is calmly controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morales can't break the clinch.
Zeal tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Morales smiles and moves away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zeal.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Zeal. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Zeal darts in looking for a takedown but Morales gets double underhooks and turns Zeal into the cage.
Fernando Morales seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Morales!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
No luck for Morales with that takedown attempt. #CL#
Zeal gets a clinch.
Zeal wants to break the clinch but can't.
Zeal blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Morales is looking to break free of the clinch but Zeal has double underhooks.
Zeal keeps control of Morales as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Zeal displaying some good clinch control by pressing Morales up against the cage.
Morales lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2#
The referee is keeping an eye on Zeal - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Morales tries to pull guard but Zeal holds him up against the cage and eventually Morales drops back down to his feet.
Zeal jumps guard but Morales turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Zeal is trying to drag Morales to the mat but Morales just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Zeal just leaning against Morales, taking a breather.
Robert Zeal has scored more points in the clinch so far.#TD#
Zeal has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Morales regains guard immediately.
Morales is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Zeal dives into side control.
#T3##REVB#
Morales is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Morales wants to control but Zeal is keeping busy.
Zeal throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Zeal prevents Morales from standing back up.
#T4#
Zeal is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Morales is looking to escape.
Morales manages to get to full guard.
#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Morales manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC#
Zeal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fernando Morales has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Robert Zeal is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zeal shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Morales but Morales pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fernando Morales comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Zeal 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Zeal!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 30, 2018 |
#R1#
Zeal shoots in for a double leg but Gaines sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gaines throws a quick counter head kick but Zeal was just out of range.
Zeal shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gaines but Gaines pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gaines appears to be looking for a big counter.
Gaines changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zeal tries to avoid it but Gaines manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zeal to the ground. Zeal escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gaines moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromZeal.#CL2#
Zeal closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gaines really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gaines missing with knees to the body.
Gaines can't break the clinch.
Gaines looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Zeal lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gaines has a couple of punches blocked by Zeal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zeal stalling in the clinch.
Zeal wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gaines changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Zeal fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gaines tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zeal sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gaines somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Burt Gaines. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##CL2#
Zeal clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Gaines's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Zeal closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Zeal goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gaines throws a head punch that misses.
Zeal tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gaines tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gaines wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zeal has him pressed against the cage.
Zeal blocks the elbow strike.
Zeal tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T2#
Zeal is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gaines is defending well.
Zeal's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#BC#
Gaines breaks the clinch.
Gaines goes for a double leg but Zeal avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Zeal continues to drive forward.#CL2#
Gaines tries to keep at a distance but Zeal has taken the fight into the clinch.
Zeal tries to circle away but Gaines has him pinned against the cage.
Zeal avoiding damage as Gaines throws knees to the body.
Gaines tries to break free but Zeal pushes him back against the cage.
Gaines misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gaines tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zeal managing to block the knees to the body from Gaines.
#T3##TD2#
Zeal pulls Gaines into guard.
#SUB#
Gaines 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.
Zeal looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Gaines puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Zeal is trying to stand back up but Gaines is controlling him
#SU#
Gaines postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Zeal to stand up.
Gaines with a poor takedown
and Zeal counters with a three punch combo that has Gaines backing up. Gaines nods at Zeal to acknowledge the strikes.
Zeal lands a nice shot to the body.
#CL2#
Zeal forces Gaines back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Gaines escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T4#
Zeal shoots in for a double leg but Gaines sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
As Zeal backs away, Gaines returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#CL2#
Zeal darts in and clinches Gaines up against the cage.
Zeal is trying to pull guard but Gaines has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Gaines escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zeal scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zeal looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
It looked like Gaines was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Zeal looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gaines is fending him off so far but Zeal persists. Nope, Gaines circles away and we're back to standing.
Gaines displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zeal.
Gaines throws a quick counter kick to the body but Zeal avoids it.
Zeal looks winded!
Zeal fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Robert Zeal will probably get the nod.
That's time! Gaines's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Zeal leaves Gaines with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gaines tries to clinch but Zeal moves out of range.
Gaines tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zeal swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD#
Gaines closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Zeal quickly recovers to half guard.
Zeal is looking to improve his position.
Zeal wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaines trying to control from half guard but Zeal is working away.
Zeal really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gaines. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Gaines prevents Zeal from improving his position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zeal can do anything to dispel that myth.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gaines lands strikes from half guard.
Zeal flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Gaines content to control rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gaines lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Gaines trying to control the action but Zeal is working from the bottom. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Zeal trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Gaines maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Zeal could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Gaines has cracked it and Zeal is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Gaines!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Burt Gaines!
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