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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 05, 2018 |
#R1# Zoro throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Santana. Santana throws a counter high kick but Zoro was just alert enough to avoid it. Zoro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD# and Santana decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Zoro's guard. Santana could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Santana is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2# Zoro had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Santana defends it easily. Santana is working Zoro over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Santana sitting in guard, not really doing much. Santana postures up and lands a big shot to Zoro's brow. #T1##SUB# Santana drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Santana jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB# Santana drops back looking for a leg! Zoro is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Zoro manages to kick Santana off! Santana jumps back into Zoro's guard. #SUB2# Zoro had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Santana defends it easily. Zoro can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Santana controls the pace.#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.#SUB2# Zoro looking for a guillotine here but Santana defends easily.
Santana showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Santana chips away with some ground and pound.#T3# Zoro being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB# Santana drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Zoro dives on top into guard.#REVB##ES# Santana has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Zoro has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage. A head punch on the inside from Zoro fails to land. Santana's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC# Santana breaks from the clinch.
Zoro misses with a few strikes there.
#CL# Santana gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Zoro is trying to break the clinch but Santana is controlling him. Santana'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.#T4# An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zoro. #BC# Santana manages to break the clinch.
Zoro throws a right and a left that both miss. Zoro misses with a few strikes there.
Santana throws a quick counter head kick but Zoro was just out of range. This has been an exciting period of action! No joy there for Zoro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zoro looks winded! Zoro throws a combination that misses #TD# and Santana decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Zoro's guard.#SUB# Santana thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Santana content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Santana content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB# Santana drops back looking for a leg! Zoro is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Zoro manages to kick Santana off! Santana jumps back into Zoro's guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Santana dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Zoro throws a wild body kick that Santana sees coming a mile off. Santana seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Roronoa Zoro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Zoro will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zoro throws out a powerful jab. A combination from Zoro does no damage. Santana lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Zoro will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Santana thinks about countering with a head kick.#CL# Santana moves into the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Santana lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zoro backwards. #BC# Santana's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Zoro looks to land a combination but Santana avoids it well. Santana looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit. Zoro is breathing heavily. Zoro throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD# and Santana counters with a nice double leg into side control. Zoro won't be happy with that. #T1##SUB# Santana goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Zoro has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Santana but great work by Zoro. Santana might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Santana is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Santana is pressing down on Zoro's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Zoro looking to pass the guard. Santana pulls Zoro in close to his closed guard and prevents Zoro from doing any damage or advancing position.#ES# Santana has his feet on Zoro's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #CL# Santana clinches up against the cage. Zoro wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Zoro throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#T2# Zoro working hard to break the clinch.#BC# Santana escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zoro throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD# and Santana counters with a nice double leg into half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB# Santana is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Santana controlling the action here. #SUB2# Zoro actively working from the bottom here. Santana controlling the action here.#T3##SUB# Zoro is defending against the submission attempts here by Santana.
Zoro is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Santana scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB# Santana maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Zoro could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Santana has cracked it and Zoro is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Santana!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bill Santana!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 17, 2018 |
#R1# Zoro shoots in looking for a takedown but Hubbard manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Zoro's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL2# Zoro clinches with his opponent.
#BC# Hubbard manages to break the clinch.
#CL# Zoro gets tackled into the cage by Hubbard. Hubbard maintains the clinch. Zoro looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Hubbard is struggling to control the position. Zoro wants a takedown but no success here.
Hubbard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Hubbard lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. A bit of stalling here from Hubbard.
Hubbard prevents the takedown attempt.
Garland Hubbard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roronoa Zoro. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hubbard stalling.
Hubbard leaning his opponent against the cage. A short uppercut from Hubbard. #T1##BC# Hubbard manages to break the clinch.
#CL2# Zoro darts in and clinches Hubbard up against the cage.#BC# Hubbard breaks the clinch.
Zoro throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hubbard counters with a one-two to the body. Donk. Zoro catches Hubbard right on the button with a cross.#CL2# Zoro has closed the distance and engaged Hubbard in a clinch.
Zoro looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Zoro tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hubbard smiles and moves away.
#CL2# Zoro closes the distance and pushes Hubbard back into the cage. Hubbard pressing his opponent against the cage. Hubbard content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#T2##BC# Hubbard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Hubbard looks for the body kick but Zoro saw that one coming. Zoro shoots in but no luck this time. #CL# Hubbard moves into range and clinches up with Zoro. 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! Hubbard taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Zoro tries to pull guard but Hubbard won't allow it.
#BC# Hubbard breaks from the clinch.
Hubbard slaps away a takedown attempt from Zoro, before circling back to the center of the mat. Hubbard fails to land with a series of punches.
#CL2# Zoro forces Hubbard back against the cage and clinches. Zoro is trying to push Hubbard away but Hubbard has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Hubbard leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC# Hubbard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3# Hubbard throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Zoro's head. Zoro scores with a one two! Hubbard had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Zoro throws a combination that misses and Hubbard counters with a three punch combo that has Zoro backing up. Zoro nods at Hubbard to acknowledge the strikes. Roronoa Zoro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL# Hubbard gets a clinch. Zoro jumps guard but Hubbard turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC# Hubbard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Zoro lands with a hook. Hubbard tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT2# It looks like Garland Hubbard has been cut.#CL2# Zoro closes the distance and clinches. Hubbard lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Hubbard lands with a short shot to the head. Hubbard is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Zoro is trying to break the clinch but Hubbard has him pressed against the cage. #T4# The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Hubbard seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.#BC# Hubbard manages to break the clinch.
Zoro has his takedown stuffed and Hubbard counters with a two punch combo. #CL2# Zoro gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Hubbard lands a damaging elbow. Hubbard has Zoro pressed against the cage.
#BC# Hubbard breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Garland Hubbard dominated that round. The cut man is working on Garland Hubbard's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# A thudding body kick lands there by Hubbard!
Zoro looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Zoro throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hubbard counters with a left and a right that stings Zoro. Zoro steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hubbard. That one must have hurt. Zoro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hubbard manages to avoid it. Hubbard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zoro can do to turn this around? Zoro throws a combination that misses and Hubbard counters with a one-two to the body. Hubbard seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Zoro shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Hubbard is backing up but Zoro catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Hubbard covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Zoro Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roronoa Zoro!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 14, 2018 |
#R1# Zoro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taylor.
Despite the aggression on Zoro's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#TD2# Zoro shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Taylor's guard.#SUB# Zoro throws a sloppy strike and Taylor has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Zoro is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Taylor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Adan Taylor!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 12, 2018 |
#R1# Zoro lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Baker backs up against the cage.
#CUT2# It looks like Dennis Baker has been cut. A jab from Baker misses. #TD# Excellent takedown into side control there by Baker. Zoro wants to get back to his feet but Baker is dominant here and he's now got Zoro's back!#SUB# Baker has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. Baker is hanging on to Zoro's back as he tries to escape.
Baker loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Zoro hold on?
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!#SUB# Baker has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB# Baker tightening his grip on Zoro, looking for the choke. Zoro wants to get back to his feet. #T1##SUB# Baker is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Zoro is defending well though. Baker let's go of the attempt for now. Zoro is in bad spot here.
#SUB# Baker patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here? Zoro wants to get back to his feet. #SUB# Baker is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Zoro trying to get back to his feet but Baker is in full control for now. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2# Zoro turns into Baker and is now in his guard.
Baker might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Baker is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Zoro looking to sit in guard and control but Baker gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# Zoro striking off his back but it's not causing Baker any problems. #SUB2# Zoro working for submissions but it's allowed Baker to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Baker sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2# Zoro actively working from the bottom here.#T3##SUB# Baker is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB# Baker is working for a kimura but Zoro is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2# Zoro actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2# Zoro actively working from the bottom here.#T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Zoro tries to get to full guard but Baker has control of the leg. #SUB# Baker is looking for a kimura here.
Baker wants to control but Zoro is keeping him busy. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Baker keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Baker prevents Zoro from improving his position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dennis Baker dominated that round. The cut man is working on Dennis Baker's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2##TD# Zoro gets caught flat footed, as Baker shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB2# Zoro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Baker is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2# Zoro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #ES2# Zoro pushes Baker off and scrambles back to his feet.
#TD# Baker drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES2# Zoro manages to escape and get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Dennis Baker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD# Baker scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #T1# Baker wants to control but Zoro is keeping him busy. Baker is figuring out what he wants to do next. Baker prevents Zoro from standing back up.
Baker takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB# Baker seems to be looking for submissions.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Zoro is staying active underneath Baker, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB# Baker seems to be looking for submissions.
Zoro wants to get back to his feet.
#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#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.#TD# Baker changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Zoro looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES2# Zoro sneaks out the side door and pushes Baker away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#TD# Baker shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Baker showed some decent athleticism there. #ES2# Zoro kicks off Baker and gets to his feet. #TD2# Zoro scores with a takedown into Baker's guard. Zoro trying to control the position from guard on top but Baker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SU2# Zoro stands up from guard. Let's bang! Baker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zoro is looking for the big counter here.#TD2# Baker gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Baker has a closed guard, preventing Zoro from standing up. Zoro with a flurry of punches that miss. Zoro postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Zoro trying to control the position from guard on top but Baker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Zoro throws an elbow that misses. Baker uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Zoro's guard. Nice move by Baker!#REVR##T4##SUB2# Zoro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Roronoa Zoro has got the better of the ground game so far. Baker is stalling in the full guard. #SU# Baker gets to his feet - Zoro follows without any prompting. #TD2# Excellent takedown into side control there by Zoro. Zoro in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. Baker is trying to control Zoro's posture but Zoro avoids it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roronoa Zoro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Dennis Baker's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round! #R3##TD2# Zoro feints and as Baker raises his hands in defense, Zoro changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB# Baker throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Zoro escapes and throws Baker's legs to the side, diving into side control! Baker is looking for a sweep. Zoro throws a strike aimed at the side of Baker's head but Baker avoids it well. Zoro working the ground and pound but Baker is defending the strikes. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Zoro throwing strikes but missing, from side control. Zoro in side control, throwing shots but Baker defends. Baker regains half guard. Baker avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zoro. #SUB# Baker looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##SU2# Zoro stands up from half guard. #TD2# Zoro manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Baker on his heels. He'll look to pass Baker's guard now, I'm sure. Zoro postures up in Baker's guard and throws a big left but Baker blocks it. Zoro postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SU2# Zoro decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Baker misses with a combination
and Zoro counters with a one-two to the body. #T2# Zoro scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Zoro throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Baker shoots in for a double leg but Zoro sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Zoro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Baker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
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!#TD2# Zoro 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. Zoro chips away with some ground and pound. Zoro slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2# Zoro is trying to get an arm triangle but Baker is defending well. #T3# Zoro throwing shots but missing, from side control. Zoro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2# Zoro is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Baker has escaped the position, nice work there. Baker is trying to control Zoro's posture but Zoro avoids it. #SUB2# Zoro goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Baker has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Zoro but great work by Baker.#SUB# Baker is trying to get an arm triangle but Zoro is defending well. Zoro manages to work his way to half guard, despite Baker's best efforts.#T4# Baker content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB# Baker is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Zoro gets full guard. Baker could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Baker wants to control from the top but Zoro keeps moving. Baker won't allow Zoro to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight! Roronoa Zoro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Zoro 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29 Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29 Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roronoa Zoro!
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