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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 06, 2018 |
#R1# A right-left combo lands from Heydrich. #CUT2# It looks like Daniel Zlatkov has been cut. Heydrich digs a good body shot into Zlatkov's ribs. Zlatkov moves forwards but Heydrich connects with a nice, crisp jab. Heydrich pushing out the jab but it's not landing. It appears Zlatkov was looking to counter with a kick there. The fighters circling - Heydrich throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Heydrich uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Zlatkov has time to react. Heydrich cracks a nice hook into Zlatkov's ribs. Zlatkov is breathing heavily. Heydrich fails to land with a series of punches.
Zlatkov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Heydrich lands with a right hand. This has been an exciting period of action! Heydrich misses with a looping left. Zlatkov appears to be looking for a big counter. Heydrich cracks Zlatkov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Zlatkov moves to clinch but Heydrich breaks away and Heydrich counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2# Daniel Zlatkov's cut is getting worse. Heydrich is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Heydrich cracks Zlatkov with a good jab.#T1# Zlatkov misses with a body punch
and Heydrich counters with a nice uppercut. Heydrich jabs Zlatkov to the body, keeping him at a distance. Zlatkov misses with a series of wild punches.
#KD2# Heydrich cracks Zlatkov with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Heydrich has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Zlatkov to stand back up!#ROC2# Zlatkov is rocked! Heydrich fakes the body blow, causing Zlatkov to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Zlatkov goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Reinhard Heydrich!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 27, 2018 |
#R1# Hitman throws a lazy right hand but Zlatkov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Zlatkov is looking to counter the offense by Hitman and move into the clinch.#CL# Zlatkov clinches. #BC2# Hitman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zlatkov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hitman backs up against the cage.
Hitman shoots in and drives through. Zlatkov sprawls well. Zlatkov is looking for a counter combo. Hitman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zlatkov. Hitman fails with the takedown and Zlatkov counters with a three punch combo that has Hitman backing up. Hitman nods at Zlatkov to acknowledge the strikes. Hitman looks winded! Zlatkov dodges the punch combination from Hitman.
Zlatkov appears to be looking for a big counter. Zlatkov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hitman. As Hitman backs away, Zlatkov returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Daniel Zlatkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Hitman.#T1##TD# Zlatkov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hitman tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Zlatkov is in Hitman's guard. Hitman is wriggling around but Zlatkov manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB##SU# Zlatkov stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. Zlatkov lands with a slapping head kick. Hitman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD# Zlatkov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hitman is trying to defend but Zlatkov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Zlatkov is keen to just control but Hitman is a slippery customer.#T2# Hitman is trying to stand up here but Zlatkov is controlling him well. #SU# Zlatkov escapes and gets back to his feet. Zlatkov avoids a kick to the body.
Zlatkov scores with a kick to the body.
Zlatkov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CL# Zlatkov forces Hitman back against the cage and clinches. Hitman jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Zlatkov walks away with a smile on his face. Hitman gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Hitman tries for a takedown but Zlatkov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T3# A decent looking body kick lands there for Zlatkov.#TD# Zlatkov shoots in and bounces Hitman off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SU# Zlatkov stands and steps away. Hitman gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Hitman tries for a takedown but Zlatkov circles away easily and Zlatkov counters with a one-two to the body. #CL# Zlatkov gets a clinch. Zlatkov is struggling to control the position.#T4##TD2# Hitman ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hitman no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Zlatkov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Hitman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zlatkov manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB# Hitman's corner is telling him to maintain position. Hitman would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Zlatkov dominated that round. That's time! Zlatkov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# A head kick misses from Hitman. Zlatkov is looking to counter the offense by Hitman and move into the clinch. Zlatkov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hitman can do to turn this around? Zlatkov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
#CL# Hitman tries to keep at a distance but Zlatkov has taken the fight into the clinch. Hitman is looking to control Zlatkov's arms but Zlatkov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hitman has his back to the cage. #BC# Zlatkov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Daniel Zlatkov is winning the standup battle so far.#CL# Zlatkov clinches. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hitman taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hitman looking for a takedown. Hitman is breathing heavily. Zlatkov stalling against the cage.
#T1# Hitman taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#TD2# Hitman jumps guard.
#SU# Zlatkov stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD2# Hitman shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hitman was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Zlatkov tries to get back to half guard but can't. Hitman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zlatkov keeps working. #T2# Zlatkov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hitman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. We've been informed that Hitman has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Hitman postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Hitman working the ground and pound but Zlatkov is defending the strikes. Hitman fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Zlatkov managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Hitman.
A lull in the action here as Hitman stalls from top position.#T3# Let's hope that Hitman 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. Hitman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zlatkov keeps working. #SU2# Hitman decides to take the fight back to the feet. #T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Hitman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Hitman throws a wild body kick that Zlatkov sees coming a mile off. Zlatkov stuffs the takedown attempt from Hitman. Hitman gets slowly back to his feet. Zlatkov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Daniel Zlatkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Hitman. Zlatkov scores with a kick to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Hitman has a takedown stuffed. 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 Daniel Zlatkov will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R3##TD# Hitman gets caught napping as Zlatkov dives in and scores a takedown. Hitman manages to retain guard. Zlatkov trying to move into half guard but instead Hitman has managed to sweep!#REVB# Zlatkov looking for a sweep. Not yet Zlatkov, not yet. Zlatkov seems keen to control Hitman's posture. Hitman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hitman wants to stand and escape but instead Zlatkov has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR# Both fighters are breathing heavily. Zlatkov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1# Hitman looking for a sweep. Not yet Hitman, not yet. #SU# Zlatkov gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD2# Hitman drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB2# Hitman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hitman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Hitman sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2# Zlatkov controls Hitman momentarily but Hitman frees himself. Hitman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Hitman stays in close to Zlatkov's body and controls the position. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Hitman throws a head kick that misses. #T3# Hitman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zlatkov sprawls well. Zlatkov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hitman gets slowly back to his feet.#CL2# Hitman clinches up with Zlatkov and pushes him back against the cage. Hitman misses with a body punch.
Hitman tries to land knees in the clinch but Zlatkov avoids the damage to the body. #T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Hitman goes for a takedown attempt but Zlatkov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Zlatkov throws a one two combo.
Hitman dives in and grabs Zlatkov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zlatkov pushes down on Hitman's head and hops out. Daniel Zlatkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Hitman. Zlatkov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Hitman throws a low kick but Zlatkov avoids it. Daniel Zlatkov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Hitman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Zlatkov feinted with a counter takedown. Mark Hitman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Daniel Zlatkov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CL# Zlatkov has closed the distance and engaged Hitman in a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Daniel Zlatkov. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Zlatkov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:27 Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27 Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Zlatkov! During a confident post fight interview, Daniel Zlatkov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 24, 2018 |
#R1##TD2# Zlatkov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB# Carr looking for submissions off his back. Carr is trying to control but can't.
Zlatkov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Carr manages to get to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Zlatkov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1# It looks like Zlatkov might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it. Zlatkov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Carr is keeping the position for now. Zlatkov is looking to pass into half guard but Carr pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Carr is in guard.#REVR# Zlatkov keeping moving, preventing Carr from controlling successfully. #T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Zlatkov throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Carr postures up.
Zlatkov is controlling Carr's posture. Carr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zlatkov works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2# Zlatkov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Carr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Carr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Zlatkov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Carr doesn't manage to clinch there - Zlatkov circles away.
Zlatkov misses the shot to the body. #T3##TD2# Zlatkov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Carr looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Carr tries to buck Zlatkov off but Zlatkov is having none of it. Zlatkov controls the position from side control. Zlatkov looks winded! Carr gets back to half guard.#SUB# Carr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Zlatkov is thwarting Carr's attempts to control the position.#T4# Carr is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Zlatkov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Zlatkov's back! Zlatkov is trying to stand back up. Carr throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage. Zlatkov wants to escape the position.
Carr lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Zlatkov hold on?!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Zlatkov wants to control his opponent's hands but Carr gets his hands free. Carr misses with an elbow to the head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Carr lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Zlatkov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antwan Carr dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2# Carr fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL# Carr gets a clinch. Zlatkov pressing his opponent against the cage. Carr is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Zlatkov keeps control of Carr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2# Zlatkov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Carr uses from the top position. #SUB# Carr drops back looking for a leg! Zlatkov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Zlatkov manages to kick Carr off! Carr jumps back into Zlatkov's guard. Carr is looking to work some ground and pound but Zlatkov has wrist control.#T1##SUB2# Zlatkov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Carr looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Zlatkov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Carr wants to control from the top but Zlatkov keeps moving. Zlatkov tries to land a sweep but no joy. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zlatkov can do anything to dispel that myth. Zlatkov is breathing heavily.#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. Carr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Carr 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.#ES2# Zlatkov pushes Carr off and gets back to his feet.
Zlatkov tries to clinch but Carr moves out of range. #TD# Carr gets a takedown into half guard. Carr is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SU# Carr decides to stand and escape the position. Carr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zlatkov paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T3##TD2# Zlatkov looking to score a takedown here. Carr is defending well but Zlatkov drives through and ends up in Carr's guard. Zlatkov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Carr has his hands on Zlatkov's head, controlling the position. #SUB# Carr has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Zlatkov doesn't defend quickly enough and Carr has managed to lock this one up! Can Zlatkov escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Carr on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Antwan Carr!
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