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Event:
RapidFC 36
Date: Jul 20, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Velvet stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Velvet prevents a takedown attempt there.
Zeezeeloo can't get the takedown.
Zeezeeloo blocks an uppercut.
Zeezeeloo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Velvet stops a takedown attempt from Zeezeeloo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zee Zeezeeloo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zeezeeloo tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zeezeeloo is looking to break free of the clinch but Velvet has double underhooks.
Velvet tries to score a body lock takedown but Zeezeeloo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Velvet tries to land a knee to the head but Zeezeeloo blocks with his arms.
#T1##BC#
Zeezeeloo manages to break the clinch.
Velvet throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zeezeeloo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Velvet's waist but Velvet gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zeezeeloo off to one side.
Zeezeeloo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zeezeeloo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL#
Zeezeeloo closes the distance and clinches.
Velvet taking a breather.#BC2#
Velvet breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Zeezeeloo instigates a clinch.
Velvet is pressed up against the cage. Zeezeeloo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Velvet down to the mat. Velvet avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zeezeeloo.
Velvet tries to counter by closing the distance.
Zeezeeloo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Velvet defends it nicely.
Zeezeeloo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Velvet is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#TD#
Zeezeeloo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Velvet is trying to control but can't.
Zeezeeloo looks to land a strike but Velvet avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Zeezeeloo won't allow Velvet to sweep him here. #T3#
Velvet looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zeezeeloo postures up in Velvet's guard and throws a big left but Velvet blocks it.
Velvet has control of Zeezeeloo's left arm, preventing Zeezeeloo from doing any damage.
Velvet's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've been informed that Velvet has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Zeezeeloo throws a big right hand that misses. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Zeezeeloo trying to stand up but can't free himself from Velvet's guard.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Zeezeeloo shoots in looking for a takedown. Velvet tries to sprawl out of it but Zeezeeloo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Velvet manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Zeezeeloo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Zeezeeloo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Velvet is fending him off so far but Zeezeeloo persists. Nope, Velvet circles away and we're back to standing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zeezeeloo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Velvet as he jumps to the side.
Zeezeeloo is breathing heavily.
Zeezeeloo closes the distance and clinches up with Velvet, looking for a takedown. Zeezeeloo pushes Velvet against the cage but Velvet circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL2#
Velvet moves into the clinch.
Velvet has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Zeezeeloo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Velvet tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Velvet tries a body shot but Zeezeeloo blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Red Velvet dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Velvet leaves Zeezeeloo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD#
Zeezeeloo fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Velvet to the ground. Zeezeeloo is now in Velvet's guard.
Zeezeeloo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Zeezeeloo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zeezeeloo throws a big elbow that misses.
Velvet utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Velvet is on top in guard.
#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velvet looking to sit in guard and control but Zeezeeloo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Zeezeeloo throws a strike but Velvet rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T1#
Velvet trying to control but Zeezeeloo is working from the bottom.
Zeezeeloo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zeezeeloo wants to stand up but Velvet is controlling him.
Velvet wants to pass the guard but Zeezeeloo is keeping the position.
Velvet keeps trying to improve his position.
Velvet missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Velvet loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SU2#
Velvet gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Zeezeeloo shoots in but Velvet avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD2#
Velvet throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Zeezeeloo tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Velvet is in Zeezeeloo's guard.
Velvet stops Zeezeeloo from standing up.
Velvet wants to stand but Zeezeeloo has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Velvet has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Velvet slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Velvet is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Velvet seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zeezeeloo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
Zeezeeloo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Velvet.
Velvet working the head and body with strikes.
Velvet missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Velvet working Zeezeeloo over with strikes.
Velvet trying to mount his opponent but Zeezeeloo defends it.
Velvet has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Velvet looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Velvet is looking to pass Zeezeeloo's guard but actually Zeezeeloo recovers to full guard.
Velvet trying to stand up but can't free himself from Zeezeeloo's guard.
Velvet controls from within his opponent's guard.
Velvet throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zeezeeloo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Velvet wants to pass the guard but Zeezeeloo is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Zeezeeloo misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Red Velvet showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Velvet dodges the punch combination from Zeezeeloo.
Velvet raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Velvet looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zeezeeloo shoots for a double leg takedown but Velvet sprawls well. He's pushed Zeezeeloo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Zeezeeloo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zeezeeloo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Velvet tries to counter with a clinch but Zeezeeloo shakes him off and moves away.
Nice sprawl there from Velvet as Zeezeeloo shoots in.
Velvet wants to counter the offense by Zeezeeloo and move into the clinch position.
Zeezeeloo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Velvet defends well and Zeezeeloo ends up having to push Velvet into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zee Zeezeeloo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Velvet scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Velvet tries to stand and escape but Zeezeeloo is controlling the position.
Velvet missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Velvet seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T1#
Velvet wants to control but Zeezeeloo is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Velvet is looking for a kimura but Zeezeeloo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Velvet to get the leverage.
Velvet wants to stand up but Zeezeeloo has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Zeezeeloo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Velvet scores with a couple of nice shots.
Zeezeeloo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Velvet lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
Velvet is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Zeezeeloo defends it well. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Velvet content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Velvet landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Velvet working Zeezeeloo over with strikes.
Velvet thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zeezeeloo's head. #SUB2#
Velvet is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Velvet takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T3##SU2#
Velvet postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Zeezeeloo to stand up. #CL#
Zeezeeloo clinches with his opponent.
Zeezeeloo dodges an elbow strike from Velvet.
Zeezeeloo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Velvet tries to land a knee to the head but Zeezeeloo blocks with his arms.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Velvet.
Velvet gets underhooks to prevent Zeezeeloo's takedown attempt.
Velvet misses with an elbow over the top.#TD2#
Velvet has picked Zeezeeloo up - he's going for a ride! Velvet dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#T4#
Velvet trying to mount his opponent but Zeezeeloo defends it.
Velvet takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Velvet missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Velvet seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Velvet throws a strike but Zeezeeloo avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Zeezeeloo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Velvet wants to control from the top but Zeezeeloo keeps moving.
Zee Zeezeeloo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Red Velvet is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Velvet 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 fight!
Red Velvet comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Velvet 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Red Velvet!
A relieved looking Red Velvet thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
RFC Showdown in Tokyo 12
Date: Jun 22, 2019 |
#R1#
Layne avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zeezeeloo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zeezeeloo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#KD#
Layne lands a big head kick that sends Zeezeeloo tumbling to the mat! Layne takes a step backwards and waves Zeezeeloo back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Zeezeeloo is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Zee Zeezeeloo has been cut.
Zee Zeezeeloo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zeezeeloo dives in and grabs Layne's left leg, looking for a takedown. Layne pushes down on Zeezeeloo's head and hops out.
Layne throws a quick head kick that knocks Zeezeeloo silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Layne is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jay Layne!
Jay Layne spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
RapidFC 28
Date: May 25, 2019 |
#R1#
Rodriguez avoids a punch combination nicely.
#TD2#
Zeezeeloo shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rodriguez napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Rodriguez regains half guard.
Rodriguez trying to hold on to Zeezeeloo's head to control him but Zeezeeloo postures up.
Zeezeeloo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Rodriguez actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zeezeeloo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Rodriguez looking for submissions off his back.
Zeezeeloo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Zeezeeloo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Rodriguez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Zeezeeloo is thwarting Rodriguez's attempts to control the position.#T1#
Zeezeeloo throwing shots but Rodriguez is blocking nicely.
Rodriguez is looking to improve his position.
Rodriguez trying to control from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Zeezeeloo lands a nice short elbow.
Rodriguez trying to control but Zeezeeloo postures up.
Rodriguez works his way to full guard. Good work.
Zeezeeloo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rodriguez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Zeezeeloo distracts Rodriguez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Zeezeeloo is sitting in close to Rodriguez's body. Rodriguez has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Zeezeeloo is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Zeezeeloo is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Rodriguez.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Pablo Rodriguez!
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Event:
The Island Season 9, 145 lbs, Round 1
Date: May 04, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Zeezeeloo shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Barayev manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barayev preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Our spies down at at ELITE Island Gym - 19 Elite Coaches inform us that Barayev has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Barayev working a defensive guard here.
Zeezeeloo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
Barayev is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Zeezeeloo frees his head nicely. Oh but Barayev has switched to an armbar! Zeezeeloo is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Aslanbek Barayev!
A victorious Aslanbek Barayev thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Zeezeeloo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL#
Rush rushes Zeezeeloo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rush swings wildly with an uppercut but Zeezeeloo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zeezeeloo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rush misses with the head strike.
#TD2#
Zeezeeloo gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Rush throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Rush punching from the bottom.
Rush manages to get to full guard.
Rush throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zeezeeloo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Zeezeeloo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Zeezeeloo with a nice head shot there.
Zeezeeloo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rush's head.
Rush has momentary wrist control but Zeezeeloo slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Rush throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Rush throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Zeezeeloo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Zeezeeloo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Zeezeeloo landing with the ground and pound.
Zeezeeloo lands a couple of decent looking shots.#ROC2#
Rush is rocked!
Rush looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zeezeeloo is one step ahead there.
Zeezeeloo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rush's head.
Zeezeeloo passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Rush has hold of Zeezeeloo's hands but Zeezeeloo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Oh Rush is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rush misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Rush seems to have got his legs back now.
Zeezeeloo is looking to take a break and control but Rush is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zeezeeloo working the head and body with strikes.
Ground and pound from Zeezeeloo. #T2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Zeezeeloo working over Rush with some ground and pound. Rush looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nice strikes from Zeezeeloo there.
Rush wants to improve his position but Zeezeeloo is controlling well.
Rush punching from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Zeezeeloo lands a nice short elbow.
Rush tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Rush misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Rush 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.
Rush tries to get to full guard but Zeezeeloo has control of the leg.
My spies in Black Flag Fight Club inform me that Zeezeeloo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Rush throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Rush on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rush has hold of Zeezeeloo's hands but Zeezeeloo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rush is looking for a sweep. Zeezeeloo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zeezeeloo blocks the strikes from Rush.
Zeezeeloo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rush missing with punches from the bottom.
Rush tries to get to full guard but Zeezeeloo has control of the leg. #T3#
Ground and pound from Zeezeeloo.
Rush wants to get back to full guard.
Rush missing with punches from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Zeezeeloo lands a nice short elbow.
Rush wants to get back to full guard.
Rush is breathing heavily.
Zeezeeloo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Zeezeeloo working the head and body with strikes.
Zeezeeloo scores with a big shot! Rush's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Rush! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zee Zeezeeloo!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 11, 2019 |
#R1#
Zeezeeloo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Al Mohammed avoids it really well and circles away.
Zeezeeloo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD2#
Al Mohammed shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Zeezeeloo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Al Mohammed on the ground.
Al Mohammed performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zeezeeloo pushes Al Mohammed off looking to stand but Al Mohammed dives back in and keeps control.
#T1#
Al Mohammed sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Zeezeeloo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Zeezeeloo is staying active underneath Al Mohammed, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Zeezeeloo is looking to get back to is feet but Al Mohammed passes into side control.
Al Mohammed tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #SUB2#
Al Mohammed has hold of Zeezeeloo's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Zeezeeloo seems comfortable defending it but Al Mohammed has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Zeezeeloo is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Zeezeeloo is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Al Mohammed couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mahmoud Al Mohammed!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 03, 2019 |
#R1#
A punch combination from Zeezeeloo misses. #TD2#
Zeezeeloo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Adler really is a fat lump.
Adler taking punishment in the form of punches.
Zeezeeloo throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Zeezeeloo working the ground and pound from side control.
Zeezeeloo is trying to ground and pound but Adler uses the momentary lack of control by Zeezeeloo to regain half guard.
Zeezeeloo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Adler with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zeezeeloo throwing shots but Adler is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Zeezeeloo wants to work for an arm triangle but Adler is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Zeezeeloo missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1#
Adler works his way to full guard. Good work.
Zeezeeloo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Adler works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zeezeeloo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zeezeeloo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adler preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Zeezeeloo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Adler works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zeezeeloo is looking to advance position but Adler has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR##SUB#
Adler working for a submission but Zeezeeloo is keeping him at bay.
Adler is breathing heavily.
Zeezeeloo wants to get back to his feet.
Zeezeeloo is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Zeezeeloo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Adler. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
Adler with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Adler can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Zeezeeloo is looking to escape.
Adler controlling the pace for now. #T3#
Zeezeeloo is squirming around, avoiding Adler's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Adler moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Zeezeeloo has worked his arm free - good work by Zeezeeloo!
Zeezeeloo is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Adler is controlling him well.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Adler stuffs the takedown attempt from Zeezeeloo. Zeezeeloo gets slowly back to his feet.
Adler fails to land the takedown.#TD2#
Zeezeeloo fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Adler to the ground. Zeezeeloo is now in Adler's guard.
Zeezeeloo throws a big right hand that misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zeezeeloo throwing strikes from guard but Adler blocks nicely.
Adler looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Zeezeeloo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zee Zeezeeloo dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Zeezeeloo lands a head kick. Adler smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT2#
It looks like Steven Adler has been cut.
Zeezeeloo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#TD2#
Zeezeeloo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Adler moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Adler is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Zeezeeloo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zeezeeloo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zeezeeloo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zeezeeloo works over Adler with some ground and pound from guard.#T1#
Adler trying to control the position.
Zeezeeloo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Zeezeeloo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zeezeeloo connects with a couple of short punches.
Adler has momentary wrist control but Zeezeeloo slips an elbow through the middle.
Zeezeeloo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Some wild striking there from Zeezeeloo.
Adler attempts a counter takedown but Zeezeeloo avoids it well and moves away.#TD2#
Zeezeeloo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Adler is trying to defend but Zeezeeloo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Zeezeeloo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Zeezeeloo is keen to just control but Adler is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Zeezeeloo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Zee Zeezeeloo has got the better of the ground game so far.#SU2#
Zeezeeloo stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Adler to get to his feet.
Zeezeeloo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Zeezeeloo.
Zeezeeloo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Adler as he avoids it easily. #T3#
Zeezeeloo pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Adler back to the cage. Zeezeeloo follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Zeezeeloo fails with the takedown.
Adler shoots in but Zeezeeloo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Zeezeeloo, right into the meat.
Adler slaps away a takedown attempt from Zeezeeloo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Adler tries to counter with a takedown but Zeezeeloo is quick to defend against it.
Steven Adler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zee Zeezeeloo.
Adler leaves Zeezeeloo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T4#
Nice takedown defense from Adler. No joy for Zeezeeloo on that attempt.
Adler feinted with a counter takedown.#TD#
Zeezeeloo gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Adler to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Adler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zeezeeloo wants to get back to his feet but Adler is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Zeezeeloo keeping moving, preventing Adler from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zeezeeloo wants to stand up but Adler is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zee Zeezeeloo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Steven Adler's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Zeezeeloo throws a combination. Adler tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zeezeeloo.
Zeezeeloo tries for a takedown but Adler sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Zeezeeloo looks to land a left hand but Adler moved out of range nicely.
Zeezeeloo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Adler defends it nicely.
Steven Adler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zee Zeezeeloo.
Zeezeeloo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Adler as Zeezeeloo shoots in.
Adler shoots in looking for a takedown. Zeezeeloo tries to sprawl out of it but Adler keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Zeezeeloo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1##TD#
Adler shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Zeezeeloo is trying to defend but Adler finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
Adler is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Adler is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Zeezeeloo sees it coming and defends easily.
Adler looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2##ES2#
Zeezeeloo pushes Adler off and gets back to his feet.
Left hook, right uppercut from Zeezeeloo.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Zeezeeloo!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zeezeeloo lands with a kick to the ribs.
Zee Zeezeeloo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Adler stuffs the takedown attempt from Zeezeeloo. Zeezeeloo gets slowly back to his feet.
Zeezeeloo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Horrible takedown attempt by Adler or perhaps it was just good defense by Zeezeeloo, which made it look bad. #T3#
Zeezeeloo scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Zeezeeloo shoots in looking for a takedown but Adler manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Zeezeeloo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Adler appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Adler closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zeezeeloo circles away.
Some wild striking there from Zeezeeloo.
Zee Zeezeeloo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zeezeeloo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Adler as he avoids it easily.
Adler changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Zeezeeloo misses with the combination.
#T4#
Zeezeeloo with a lazy takedown attempt #TD#
and Adler counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Zeezeeloo tries to kick Adler off in order to stand up. Adler Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zeezeeloo tries to escape but Adler is in control. #SUB#
Adler is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Zeezeeloo has escaped the position, nice work there.
Steven Adler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Adler in side control, just content to control the action for now. #SUB#
Adler is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Zeezeeloo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zee Zeezeeloo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zeezeeloo 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zee Zeezeeloo!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 31, 2019 |
#R1#
Zeezeeloo dives in and grabs Krikland Iii's left leg, looking for a takedown. Krikland Iii pushes down on Zeezeeloo's head and hops out.
Krikland Iii tries to clinch up but Zeezeeloo circles away and keeps his distance.#TD2#
Zeezeeloo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Krikland Iii controls Zeezeeloo momentarily but Zeezeeloo frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zeezeeloo distracts Krikland Iii with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Zeezeeloo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Zeezeeloo throws a big right hand that misses.
Zeezeeloo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Krikland Iii's head.
Zeezeeloo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Zeezeeloo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Krikland Iii is looking to stand up but Zeezeeloo isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zeezeeloo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Zeezeeloo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Krikland Iii controlling Zeezeeloo's posture.
Krikland Iii might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1##SUB#
Krikland Iii has his foot on Zeezeeloo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zeezeeloo works his way back into a safe position though.
Zeezeeloo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB2#
Zeezeeloo drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Krikland Iii manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Zeezeeloo has Krikland Iii in his guard.#REVR#
Krikland Iii throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zeezeeloo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Krikland Iii looking to sit in guard and control but Zeezeeloo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Krikland Iii is trying to control the position but Zeezeeloo postures up.
Zeezeeloo connects with a couple of short punches.#ROC2#
Krikland Iii is rocked!#T2#
Zeezeeloo loads up on a big left hand. Krikland Iii felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Zeezeeloo looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Krikland Iii can't hide his disappointment, as Zeezeeloo celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zee Zeezeeloo!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 25, 2019 |
#R1#
Zeezeeloo misses with a series of wild punches.
#TD#
Zeezeeloo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Galland is trying to control the position but Zeezeeloo postures up.
Zeezeeloo chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zeezeeloo is working Galland over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Zeezeeloo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Zeezeeloo is looking to work some ground and pound but Galland has wrist control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Galland can do anything to dispel that myth.
Zeezeeloo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Galland works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Galland looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zeezeeloo is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zeezeeloo wants to control from the top but Galland keeps moving.
Zeezeeloo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Galland works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Zeezeeloo throwing strikes but missing.
Galland preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Zeezeeloo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zeezeeloo won't allow Galland to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Galland escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zeezeeloo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Zeezeeloo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Galland's head.
Galland looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zeezeeloo postures up and lands a big shot to Galland's brow.
Zeezeeloo trying to control the position from guard on top but Galland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zeezeeloo is working Galland over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T2#
Zeezeeloo postures up in Galland's guard and throws a big left but Galland blocks it.
Zeezeeloo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zeezeeloo throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Galland throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Zeezeeloo throwing strikes from guard but Galland blocks nicely.
Galland looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Galland controls Zeezeeloo momentarily but Zeezeeloo frees himself. #SUB2#
Galland working for a triangle but Zeezeeloo defends it easily.
Zeezeeloo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Zeezeeloo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Zeezeeloo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Zeezeeloo trying to control the position from guard on top but Galland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zeezeeloo throws a big elbow that misses.
Zeezeeloo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zeezeeloo postures up and lands a big shot to Galland's brow.
Zeezeeloo 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.
Zeezeeloo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zeezeeloo throwing strikes but missing.
Zeezeeloo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Galland's guard.
Zeezeeloo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Galland really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zeezeeloo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4#
Zeezeeloo slips a nice elbow through Galland's hands, connecting with Galland's forehead.
Zeezeeloo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Zeezeeloo slips a nice elbow through Galland's hands, connecting with Galland's forehead.
Zeezeeloo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Galland actively working from the bottom here.
Zeezeeloo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
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. Zeezeeloo connects with a nice short shot to Galland's temple.
Zeezeeloo is trying to control the action in half guard but Galland is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Galland is trying to stand up here but Zeezeeloo is controlling him well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zeezeeloo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Zeezeeloo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Galland is refusing to be controlled, as Zeezeeloo sits in half guard.
Zeezeeloo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Galland with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zee Zeezeeloo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Zeezeeloo takes a swing at Galland's ribcage but misses.
Zeezeeloo misses with a two punch combination.
Galland shoots in for a double leg but Zeezeeloo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Zeezeeloo clinches with his opponent.
Galland is trying to drag Zeezeeloo to the mat but Zeezeeloo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Galland misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zeezeeloo is trying to drag Galland to the mat but Galland just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Galland tries to pull guard but Zeezeeloo won't allow it.
Zee Zeezeeloo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sage Galland.#T1#
Zeezeeloo is looking for a takedown.
Zeezeeloo tries to pull guard but Galland holds him up against the cage and eventually Zeezeeloo drops back down to his feet.
#BC2#
Galland breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Galland shoots in and drives through. Zeezeeloo sprawls well.
Zeezeeloo scores with a three punch combo!
Zee Zeezeeloo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Galland blocks a head kick by Zeezeeloo.
Zeezeeloo shoots for a double leg takedown but Galland sprawls well. He's pushed Zeezeeloo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL2#
Galland closes the distance and pushes Zeezeeloo back into the cage.
Galland taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#BC2#
Galland manages to break the clinch.
#T2#
Zeezeeloo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Zeezeeloo wants it to stay on the feet.#CL2#
Galland rushes Zeezeeloo and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Galland breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zeezeeloo has his takedown stuffed
and Galland counters with a nice uppercut.
Zeezeeloo looks for a takedown but Galland sprawls well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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!
Zeezeeloo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Galland defends well and Zeezeeloo ends up having to push Galland into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Galland lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Zeezeeloo shoots in for a double leg but Galland sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A nice side step and Galland releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL2#
Galland has managed to clinch.
Galland scores with a shoulder strike.
Zeezeeloo prevents a takedown attempt there.
#BC2#
Galland breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zee Zeezeeloo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Zeezeeloo dives in for a single leg takedown but Galland sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Galland misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zeezeeloo slips a jab and a cross from Galland.
Zeezeeloo has his takedown stuffed
and Galland counters with a one-two to the body.
Zeezeeloo slaps away a takedown attempt from Galland, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Galland fails with a takedown attempt.
Galland shoots in but no luck this time.
Zeezeeloo swats away the attempt to clinch by Galland.#T4#
Galland defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zeezeeloo.
Zeezeeloo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Galland can do to turn this around?
Horrible takedown attempt by Galland or perhaps it was just good defense by Zeezeeloo, which made it look bad.
It looked like Zeezeeloo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Zeezeeloo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Galland tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zeezeeloo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Galland shoots in looking for a takedown but Zeezeeloo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Galland's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Zeezeeloo throws a right and a left that Galland avoids nicely.
Zeezeeloo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Zeezeeloo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zeezeeloo shoots in looking for a takedown but Galland manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Zeezeeloo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Galland shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zeezeeloo as he jumps to the side.
As Galland looks to move away, Zeezeeloo throws a big counter combo but Galland just gets out of the way.
Zeezeeloo walks into a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sage Galland showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##TD#
Zeezeeloo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Zeezeeloo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Zeezeeloo is chipping away with strikes.
Galland tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Zeezeeloo presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Galland keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Zeezeeloo pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Galland keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zeezeeloo thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The referee warns Galland that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#T1#
Galland is trying to escape the mount.
Galland is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Galland takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zeezeeloo scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Zeezeeloo raining down shots from the mount!
Zeezeeloo throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Zeezeeloo is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Zeezeeloo with good strikes from the mount here!
Galland swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Galland is wriggling around trying to escape.
Galland takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Zeezeeloo throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
#T2#
Zeezeeloo landing strikes, looking to finish!
Zeezeeloo cracks Galland with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zeezeeloo lands a big elbow.
Zeezeeloo working the ground and pound effectively.
Zeezeeloo landing strikes, looking to finish!
Galland is looking to improve his position but Zeezeeloo isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Zeezeeloo has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Galland is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Zee Zeezeeloo!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 22, 2019 |
#R1#
Zeezeeloo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rooney swivels and escapes.
Rooney keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rooney stalling the fight.
Rooney tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Zeezeeloo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Zeezeeloo is trying to drag Rooney to the mat but Rooney just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zee Zeezeeloo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Come on Rooney - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rooney looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T1#
Rooney looking for a takedown.
Rooney is trying to force a seperation but Zeezeeloo has the dominant position.
Rooney pressing his opponent against the cage. #TD#
Zeezeeloo manages to pull guard.
Rooney sitting in guard here, content to control.
Zeezeeloo wants to stand but Rooney is controlling the position.
Zeezeeloo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Zeezeeloo tries to get out of the position.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rooney in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rooney trying to control the position from guard on top but Zeezeeloo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zeezeeloo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rooney on the ground.
Rooney stops Zeezeeloo from standing up.
Rooney not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Zeezeeloo keeping full guard, as Rooney tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nice takedown defense from Rooney. No joy for Zeezeeloo on that attempt.
Zeezeeloo stuffs the takedown.
Rooney avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T3##TD#
Zeezeeloo drives through with a takedown into Rooney's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Rooney working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zeezeeloo.
Zeezeeloo stopping the sweep attempt from Rooney.
Zeezeeloo throwing strikes from guard but Rooney blocks nicely.
Rooney lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Zeezeeloo keeping moving, preventing Rooney from controlling successfully.
Rooney looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4#
Rooney slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Zeezeeloo is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Rooney asserts his dominance and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Joe Rooney will probably get the nod.
That's time! Zeezeeloo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL#
Zeezeeloo has Rooney up against the cage in a clinch.
Rooney tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rooney tries to pull guard but Zeezeeloo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Zeezeeloo wants to take the fight to the mat but Rooney manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Rooney wants to get back to striking at distance but Zeezeeloo won't allow it.
Rooney changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Zeezeeloo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Zee Zeezeeloo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zeezeeloo shoots for a double leg takedown but Rooney sprawls well. He's pushed Zeezeeloo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rooney shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zeezeeloo defends it nicely.
Zee Zeezeeloo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Rooney.#TD#
Zeezeeloo gets a takedown into half guard.#T1#
Rooney avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zeezeeloo.
Zeezeeloo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rooney defending well though.
Zeezeeloo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Zeezeeloo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Zeezeeloo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Zeezeeloo prevents Rooney from improving his position.
Zeezeeloo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Zeezeeloo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2#
Zeezeeloo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Zeezeeloo throwing shots but Rooney is blocking nicely.
Zeezeeloo winds up and cracks Rooney with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zeezeeloo prevents Rooney from improving his position.
Zeezeeloo working the head and body with strikes.
Rooney punching from the bottom.
Zeezeeloo winds up and cracks Rooney with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nice strikes from Zeezeeloo there. #ES2#
Rooney pushes Zeezeeloo off and gets back to his feet.
Rooney shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zeezeeloo defends it nicely.#T3#
Rooney tries to clinch up.
Rooney avoids a punch combination nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zeezeeloo.
Zeezeeloo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rooney swivels and escapes.
Zeezeeloo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rooney can do to turn this around?
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice takedown defense from Rooney. No joy for Zeezeeloo on that attempt.
Rooney fails with the takedown.#CL2#
Rooney closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rooney'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#
Zeezeeloo looking for a takedown. #TD2#
Rooney jumps into guard, dragging Zeezeeloo to the mat.
Zeezeeloo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Zeezeeloo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zeezeeloo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rooney's guard.
Rooney is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Zeezeeloo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Zeezeeloo's back!#SUB2#
Zeezeeloo showing good submission defense here.
#SUB2#
Zeezeeloo is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Rooney gets his way!
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 Zee Zeezeeloo 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Zeezeeloo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A nice combination there by Zeezeeloo.
Good exchange - Rooney coming out on top.
Rooney changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zeezeeloo tries to avoid it but Rooney manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zeezeeloo to the ground. Zeezeeloo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rooney shoots for a double leg takedown but Zeezeeloo sprawls well. He's pushed Rooney's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rooney slaps away a takedown attempt from Zeezeeloo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rooney tries to clinch but Zeezeeloo moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zeezeeloo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zeezeeloo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Zeezeeloo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zeezeeloo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rooney defends well and Zeezeeloo ends up having to push Rooney into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zee Zeezeeloo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
No luck for Rooney with that takedown attempt. #T1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rooney is defended easily by Zeezeeloo.
It looked like Zeezeeloo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Rooney tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zeezeeloo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rooney changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zeezeeloo tries to avoid it but Rooney manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zeezeeloo to the ground. Zeezeeloo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Zeezeeloo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rooney sprawls and moves away.#CL#
Zeezeeloo has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Zeezeeloo turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Zeezeeloo manages to end up in side control.
Zeezeeloo working the ground and pound but Rooney is defending the strikes.
Rooney sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SU#
Zeezeeloo decides to stand up.
Rooney shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zeezeeloo defends it nicely.#T2#
A right-left combo lands from Zeezeeloo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zeezeeloo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zeezeeloo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rooney but Rooney pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL2#
Rooney rushes Zeezeeloo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Zeezeeloo is trying to trip Rooney. He has hold of a leg but Rooney is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Zeezeeloo persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#ES2#
Rooney has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Zeezeeloo has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Zeezeeloo looking for a takedown. #T3##TD2#
Rooney gets control of Zeezeeloo's arms and successfully pulls guard. Rooney will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Zeezeeloo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rooney is trying to control the position but Zeezeeloo postures up. #ES2#
Rooney uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Zeezeeloo goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CL2#
Rooney closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rooney lands with a left to the head.
Rooney misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zeezeeloo.
Rooney tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Zeezeeloo wants to take the fight to the mat but Rooney manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T4#
Rooney tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Zeezeeloo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Zeezeeloo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rooney prevents it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Zeezeeloo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rooney is defending well.
A frustrated look appears on Rooney's face as he tries to break the 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 Zee Zeezeeloo.
I think Zeezeeloo 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 29:29
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Zee Zeezeeloo!
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