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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 26, 2019 |
#R1#
Zalac will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Plunkett shoots in but no luck this time.
Plunkett looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Horrible takedown attempt by Plunkett or perhaps it was just good defense by Zalac, which made it look bad.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zalac! But no joy.
Zalac fails to land the takedown.
Plunkett fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Zalac swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Plunkett. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Plunkett pushes Zalac up against the cage in a clinch.
Plunkett slowing the pace effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zalac wants a takedown but no success here.
Zalac has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Plunkett after a bit of a struggle.
Zalac holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#T1#
Plunkett prevents the takedown attempt.
Plunkett has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Zalac tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Plunkett just stands there and leans against the cage.
Zalac prevents Plunkett from breaking the clinch.
Plunkett pressing his opponent against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Plunkett as the two fighters clinch.
Plunkett fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Plunkett.
Plunkett is looking for a takedown.
Zalac looking to slow down the pace here.
Zalac has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Plunkett after a bit of a struggle.
Plunkett is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Plunkett is working for takedown but Zalac is calmly controlling the position for now.
Zalac managing to block the knees to the body from Plunkett.
#TD#
Plunkett jumps guard.
#SUB#
Plunkett looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T3#
Zalac with a flurry of punches that miss.
Plunkett wants to control but Zalac passes easily into half guard.
Plunkett looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zalac is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB2#
Zalac is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Plunkett is positioning himself well to prevent Zalac advancing to mount.
Zalac prevents Plunkett from improving his position.#T4#
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.
Zalac lands with a punch from half guard.
Zalac 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.
Plunkett regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Zalac.
Zalac connects with a couple of short punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Plunkett utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Plunkett controls Zalac momentarily but Zalac frees himself. #SUB#
Plunkett has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zalac can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zalac loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jake Plunkett will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Plunkett gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Plunkett pushes Zalac off and scrambles back to his feet.
Zalac fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Plunkett tries to clinch up
enabling Zalac to counter with a crisp jab.
Zalac fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Plunkett avoids it really well and circles away.
Plunkett shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A little jabbing left from Zalac on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Plunkett fails with a takedown attempt. #TD2#
Zalac shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Zalac showed some decent athleticism there.
Plunkett flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Zalac thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Zalac sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Plunkett defending well though.
Alen Zalac has got the better of the ground game so far.
Plunkett is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Plunkett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Zalac not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
Zalac working the head and body with strikes.
Plunkett trying to control from the bottom.
Plunkett works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Zalac has gone for a leg lock! Plunkett slips out almost immediately though and dives into Zalac's guard.#REVR#
Zalac keeping moving, preventing Plunkett from controlling successfully.
Zalac looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Zalac keeping moving, preventing Plunkett from controlling successfully. #T3#
Plunkett pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zalac is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Zalac throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Zalac is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Zalac has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Plunkett sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Zalac doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Plunkett paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Zalac - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Alen Zalac!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Mutou lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT#
It looks like Alen Zalac has been cut.
Zalac looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Mutou throws a right hand that Zalac ducks under and follows up with a left that Zalac also avoids with ease.
Zalac doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mutou drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Zalac's head, knocking him out cold! Mutou is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Keiji Mutou!
Keiji Mutou 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: Mar 18, 2019 |
#R1#
Markov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Zalac's head.
Zalac looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Zalac gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Markov.
Zalac seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Decent striking displayed by Markov there.
Zalac takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Markov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Markov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#ROC2#
Zalac is rocked!
Markov catches Zalac with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Zalac forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Alexey Markov!
Alexey Markov took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Organic Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
GFC Local Show 2
Date: Jan 26, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Jones drives through with a takedown into Zalac's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Zalac looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Zalac is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jones showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Zalac controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself.
Jones looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Zalac trying to keep a closed guard but Jones is proving a slippery customer.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Jones seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Jones looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Jones controlling the action here.#T2#
Jones seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Zalac for as long as he can get away with.
Jones is looking to advance position but Zalac won't allow it.
Jones performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3#
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Jones definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jones has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Jones shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Jones was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Zalac trying to remain calm as Jones controls from the top position.#T4#
Jones has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Zalac!
Jones controlling the pace for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donny Jones dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Jones misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jones gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Zalac counters by moving into the clinch. #TD2#
Zalac gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zalac can do to turn this around?
Jones keeps control of the position for the meantime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zalac is breathing heavily.#T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. Jones manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Jones is looking for a triangle but Zalac pushes his legs off easily.
Jones punching to the body, from the bottom.
Jones trying to control the position here.
Jones on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jones tries to get out of the position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zalac looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD#
Jones darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#T3#
Jones not doing much here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones wants to pass to mount but Zalac is defending the position.
Jones controlling the action here. #SUB#
Jones is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Zalac is defending against the submission attempts here by Jones.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jones throwing shots but Zalac is blocking nicely.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jones thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jones in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Jones is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donny Jones dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Jones shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zalac defends it nicely.
Zalac is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jones.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Zalac shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donny Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zalac moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zalac as he jumps to the side.
Zalac takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Zalac fails to land the takedown.
A quick step to the side and Jones tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Zalac defends well and Jones ends up having to push Zalac into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jones takes a swing at Zalac's ribcage but misses.
Zalac throws out a counter right but Jones avoids it with no problem.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
It seemed like Zalac was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD#
Jones closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Zalac did well to prevent Jones getting side control.
Jones trying to control the pace. #T2#
Jones tries to stand and escape but Zalac is controlling the position.
Jones controlling the action here.
Jones moves nicely into side control.
Jones controlling the position. #T3##SUB#
Jones tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Jones wants to stand but Zalac is controlling his arm.
Jones is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Zalac will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Jones's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Jones thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jones scoring with punches and elbows.
Donny Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB#
Jones is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Zalac knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones taking a breather here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Donny Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jones, 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donny Jones!
Donny Jones bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 03, 2019 |
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Zalac is defended easily by Blesnar.
Blesnar attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Zalac changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Blesnar is looking to clinch. #CL#
Zalac clinches.
Zalac missing with knees to the body.
Zalac tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Blesnar smiles and moves away.
Blesnar avoids the body shot from Zalac.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Blesnar! But no joy.#TD#
Zalac closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Blesnar's guard.#SUB2#
Blesnar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zalac doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zalac manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Zalac is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Blesnar has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Zalac has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T1##BC2#
Blesnar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zalac is looking to land body kicks.#CL#
Zalac closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Blesnar manages to break the clinch.
Blesnar feints and then cracks Zalac's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zalac down. #TD#
Zalac closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Blesnar to the mat! Blesnar manages to get full guard. #ES2#
Blesnar pushes Zalac off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Rock Blesnar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blesnar lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT2#
It looks like Alen Zalac has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Zalac scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Blesnar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Zalac is working away from the top position though.
Zalac 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.
Zalac performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2#
Blesnar missing with punches from the bottom.
Zalac drops an elbow to the side of Blesnar's head.
Zalac 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.#SUB#
Zalac 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.
Zalac slows the pace down in half guard. #T3##SUB#
Blesnar pushes Zalac off, looking to escape but Zalac dives into side control. He's locked up a kimura now - that was fast! He's cranking on it and Blesnar is forced to tap! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alen Zalac!
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