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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 26, 2019 |
#R1# Sing throws a hook but Zirkovic avoids it easily. Sing looks to throw the jab but Zirkovic is out of range. Zirkovic misses with a body shot.
Zirkovic closes the distance and clinches up with Sing, looking for a takedown. Zirkovic pushes Sing against the cage but Sing circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Sloppy strikes from Sing. Those never looked like landing. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zirkovic! But no joy. Zirkovic needs to keep his hands up - Sing had a free shot at his head there. Zirkovic fails with the takedown and Sing connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sing throws a jab but it's blocked by Zirkovic. Andre Zirkovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Sing scores with a jab to the jaw. Sing just misses with a punch to the body.
Zirkovic drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sing defends it well. Zirkovic misses with a shot to the body and Zirkovic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Zirkovic is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1# Sing misses with a two punch combination.
Zirkovic on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #TD2# Zirkovic closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Sing wants to get back to full guard. Zirkovic looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2# Sing is defending against the submission attempts here by Zirkovic.
Sing knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zirkovic on the ground.#SU2# Zirkovic decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #T2# Zirkovic tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sing sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zirkovic somewhat. It looked like Sing wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. La Sing has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andre Zirkovic. Zirkovic fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Sing uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Zirkovic has time to react. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#KD# Sing drops Zirkovic with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Zirkovic looks back up at him and smiles so Sing waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC# Zirkovic is rocked! Zirkovic looks up at the clock. Bad move! Sing lands a right hand from hell, dropping Zirkovic. Sing pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). La Sing! An out of breath La Sing thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 20, 2019 |
#R1# Zirkovic fails with the takedown and Spirit counters with a straight right hand. Spirit throws a sloppy head kick and Zirkovic moves out of range easily. Spirit leaves Zirkovic with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Jacob Spirit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Zirkovic misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Jacob Spirit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andre Zirkovic. Zirkovic takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Zirkovic throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Spirit's waist but Spirit gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zirkovic off to one side. Horrible takedown attempt by Spirit or perhaps it was just good defense by Zirkovic, which made it look bad. Zirkovic tries to score a power double leg takedown but Spirit sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zirkovic somewhat. Zirkovic looks winded!#T1# Spirit tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Zirkovic defends well and Spirit ends up having to push Zirkovic into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD# Spirit looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Spirit is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Zirkovic is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Spirit trying to control but Zirkovic is working from the bottom. Spirit is pushing down on Zirkovic's leg trying to pass to half guard. Zirkovic is fighting to maintain full guard but Spirit has managed to sneak the leg through.#T2# Spirit stalling away here and it's allowed Zirkovic to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. Spirit content to stall in guard here. Spirit might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Spirit with a flurry of punches that miss. Spirit controls the pace of the fight for a moment. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zirkovic can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3##SU# Spirit gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Spirit misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zirkovic lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. A head kick misses from Spirit. Zirkovic tries to counter by closing the distance. Spirit misses with a head kick.
Spirit slaps away a takedown attempt from Zirkovic, before circling back to the center of the mat. Spirit tries for a takedown but Zirkovic sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Spirit closes the distance and lands a one-two.#T4# The fighters circle momentarily. Spirit darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Zirkovic goes for a double leg but Spirit avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Spirit continues to drive forward. Spirit shoots in looking for a takedown. Zirkovic tries to sprawl out of it but Spirit keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Zirkovic manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Nice sprawl there from Zirkovic as Spirit shoots in.#CL# Spirit clinches up with Zirkovic and pushes him back against the cage. Spirit gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Zirkovic.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Spirit wants to break free but Zirkovic has control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacob Spirit dominated that 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. #R2# Zirkovic stuffs the takedown attempt from Spirit. Spirit gets slowly back to his feet. Zirkovic shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Spirit pinned against the cage. Spirit gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Spirit. Zirkovic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Spirit shoots and misses letting Zirkovic counter with a right hand. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacob Spirit. That's going to take a lot out of him. Zirkovic avoids a punch combination nicely.
Spirit goes for a double leg but Zirkovic avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Zirkovic continues to drive forward.#T1# Zirkovic keeps the fight on the outside. A head kick misses from Spirit. Zirkovic closes the distance and clinches up with Spirit, looking for a takedown. Zirkovic pushes Spirit against the cage but Spirit circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Spirit doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2# and Zirkovic counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Spirit is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Zirkovic is keeping busy. Spirit is pressed up against the cage. Zirkovic has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Spirit down to the mat. Spirit avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Spirit fails with a takedown attempt.#T2##CL# Spirit moves into the clinch.#TD# Spirit drags the fight down to the ground.
Spirit pulls Zirkovic in close to prevent any damage. #SUB# Spirit looking for a guillotine here but Zirkovic defends easily.
Zirkovic trying to control but Spirit is working from the bottom. #T3##ES# Spirit pushes Zirkovic off and scrambles back to his feet.
Spirit shoots in but no luck this time. Spirit scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Zirkovic closes this distance looking for a takedown but Spirit circles away. Zirkovic fails with the takedown.#CL# Spirit gets a clinch. Zirkovic is trying to pull guard but Spirit turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T4# Spirit tries to score a body lock takedown but Zirkovic shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Spirit is trying to pull guard but Zirkovic has him pressed against the cage. Spirit has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Spirit wants a takedown but no success here.
Spirit is trying to break free.#TD# Spirit pulls guard effortlessly. Zirkovic preventing the sweep. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Spirit working a defensive guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2# Zirkovic is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Spirit is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Spirit has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR# And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacob Spirit dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards. #R3# Zirkovic fails with the takedown. Spirit thows a leg kick but Zirkovic checks it #TD2# and Zirkovic counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Zirkovic wants to get back to his feet.
Spirit wants to control but Zirkovic is keeping busy.
Jacob Spirit overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Zirkovic is working for a kimura here but Spirit manages to reverse the position and he's now in Zirkovic's guard.
Zirkovic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1# Zirkovic trying to keep a closed guard but Spirit is proving a slippery customer.
#SU# Spirit gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Zirkovic fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Jacob Spirit is winning the standup battle so far.#CL# Zirkovic tries to keep at a distance but Spirit has taken the fight into the clinch. Spirit is defending well against a takedown attempt. Jacob Spirit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andre Zirkovic. Spirit tries to land a knee to the head but Zirkovic blocks with his arms.
#T2# Spirit is trying to break the clinch but Zirkovic is controlling him.#TD# Spirit jumps guard and drags Zirkovic to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Spirit will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Zirkovic passes into half guard. #SUB2# Zirkovic is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Spirit defends it well. Spirit trying to control but Zirkovic postures up.
Spirit gets back to full guard.
#T3##ES# Spirit uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Spirit shoots in looking for a takedown but Zirkovic manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Spirit's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Spirit fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Spirit misses with a takedown attempt - Zirkovic sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Spirit leaves Zirkovic with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Zirkovic shoots for a double leg takedown but Spirit sprawls well. He's pushed Zirkovic's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. It looked like Spirit was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Zirkovic.#T4# Spirit shoots in for a double leg but Zirkovic sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Spirit darts in looking for a takedown but Zirkovic gets double underhooks and turns Spirit into the cage. Spirit tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zirkovic sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Spirit somewhat. Spirit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zirkovic can do to turn this around? Zirkovic looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Spirit pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Zirkovic back to the cage. Spirit follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Andre Zirkovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Jacob Spirit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Spirit shoots in and drives through. Zirkovic sprawls well.
And that's the end of the fight! Jacob Spirit showed his dominance in that final round. Well Spirit has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27 Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27 Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacob Spirit! Jacob Spirit opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 17, 2019 |
#R1# Ambrose is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD# Zirkovic closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ambrose's guard. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Ambrose will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Ambrose trying to strike off his back.
Zirkovic is breathing heavily. Ambrose bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zirkovic's guard. #REVB# Ambrose loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Ambrose postures up and lands a big shot to Zirkovic's brow. Ambrose is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Ambrose throws a big elbow that misses. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ambrose trying to control the position from guard on top but Zirkovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ambrose's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Ambrose throws a big right hand that misses. Ambrose throws a big elbow that misses. Ambrose scoring with some ground and pound. #T1# Ambrose with a flurry of punches that miss. Ambrose postures up in Zirkovic's guard and throws a big left but Zirkovic blocks it. Ambrose works over Zirkovic with some ground and pound from guard. Ambrose trying to control the position from guard on top but Zirkovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Ambrose lands a couple of digs. Ambrose keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Zirkovic's head. Ambrose stands up over Zirkovic, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Zirkovic is looking to stand up but Ambrose isn't so interested in that idea. Ambrose content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Ambrose throws a big elbow that misses. Ambrose has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Ambrose throws a big right hand that misses. Zirkovic on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Zirkovic tries to get out of the position. Ambrose is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Ambrose is looking to stand up but Zirkovic won't let him. #T2# Ambrose throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Zirkovic really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Ambrose landing with the ground and pound. Ambrose postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Ambrose with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Ambrose is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Ambrose missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Zirkovic wants to stand but Ambrose is controlling the position. Ambrose trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Ambrose postures up in Zirkovic's guard and throws a big left but Zirkovic blocks it. Ambrose lands a couple of decent looking shots. Ambrose connects with a couple of short punches.#T3# Ambrose throws a big right hand that misses. Zirkovic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Ambrose lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Zirkovic looking to control.
Zirkovic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Ambrose works over Zirkovic with some ground and pound from guard.#ROC2# Zirkovic is rocked! Ambrose is working Zirkovic over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Oh Zirkovic is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Ambrose with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Ambrose scoring with some ground and pound. Zirkovic wants to stand up but Ambrose is controlling him. Ambrose lands a couple of decent looking shots. Ambrose postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Ambrose lands a couple of elbows. Ambrose working some strikes from top position. Ambrose makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Ambrose lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Zirkovic trying to control the position.
Zirkovic is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ambrose is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. Ambrose scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T4# Ambrose is looking to work some ground and pound but Zirkovic has wrist control. Ambrose loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Ambrose is looking to work some ground and pound but Zirkovic has wrist control. Zirkovic is trying to control the position but Ambrose postures up. Ambrose lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Ambrose postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Zirkovic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Ambrose postures up and lands a big shot to Zirkovic's brow. Ambrose throws a strike but Zirkovic rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Ambrose striking off his back but it's not causing Zirkovic any problems. Ambrose throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Ambrose striking off his back but it's not causing Zirkovic any problems. Ambrose tries to strike from the bottom.
Zirkovic seems to have got his legs back now. Zirkovic engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Ambrose tries to land a sweep but no joy. Ambrose trying to strike off his back.
Ambrose striking off his back. Ambrose thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. Ambrose looking for a sweep. Not yet Ambrose, not yet. Ambrose will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dean Ambrose dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Zirkovic swats away the attempt to clinch by Ambrose. Ambrose tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zirkovic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2# Ambrose closes the distance and clinches. Ambrose is defending well against a takedown attempt. Ambrose has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Ambrose misses with a hook from the clinch. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ambrose. Ambrose misses with a body punch.
Ambrose lands a body shot. Ambrose lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC# Zirkovic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Ambrose wants to clinch.#CL2# Ambrose instigates a clinch. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1# A head punch on the inside from Ambrose fails to land. A head punch blocked on the inside by Zirkovic. Zirkovic takes a shot to the head. Ambrose fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ambrose lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zirkovic or not. A right hand to the body from Ambrose.
Ambrose lands a body shot. Ambrose lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Zirkovic blocking some punches.
Ambrose tries to throw a body punch but Zirkovic avoids it by throwing Ambrose back against the cage. Ambrose swings wildly with an uppercut but Zirkovic uses good head movement to avoid it. Ambrose has a couple of punches blocked by Zirkovic.
Ambrose prevents Zirkovic from breaking the clinch.#T2# An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ambrose. Ambrose misses with a short punch on the inside. Ambrose misses with a short punch on the inside. Zirkovic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ambrose misses with a short punch on the inside. A head punch on the inside from Ambrose fails to land. Zirkovic has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ambrose is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Zirkovic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Ambrose fails to land. Ambrose has a couple of punches blocked by Zirkovic.
Ambrose working aggressively here.
Ambrose gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Zirkovic.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andre Zirkovic. That's going to take a lot out of him. Zirkovic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T3# Still in the clinch, Ambrose scores with a nice short uppercut.#TD2# Ambrose pulls guard. Ambrose bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zirkovic's guard. #REVB# Ambrose working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Ambrose connects with a couple of short punches. Ambrose postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Ambrose throws a big elbow that misses. Ambrose postures up.
Ambrose lands a couple of elbows. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ambrose accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Ambrose landing with the ground and pound. Ambrose postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Ambrose with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4# Zirkovic wants to stand up but Ambrose is controlling him. Ambrose won't allow Zirkovic to sweep him here. Ambrose with a nice head shot there. Ambrose advances position into side control! Zirkovic taking punishment in the form of punches.
Zirkovic managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Ambrose.
Ambrose in side control, throwing shots but Zirkovic defends. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ambrose is trying to ground and pound but Zirkovic uses the momentary lack of control by Ambrose to regain half guard. Zirkovic wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dean Ambrose showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round! #R3##CL2# Ambrose clinches up against the cage. Ambrose tries to throw a body punch but Zirkovic avoids it by throwing Ambrose back against the cage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ambrose. Ambrose working aggressively here.
#BC# Zirkovic breaks the clinch.
#CL2# Ambrose gets a clinch. Ambrose tries to work over Zirkovic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Zirkovic fails to pull guard.
Ambrose swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ambrose tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Ambrose lands a body punch in the clinch. Zirkovic prevents a body shot from Ambrose. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Ambrose misses with a hook from the clinch. Ambrose struggles to land a body shot inside as Zirkovic controls his hands.
#T1# A head punch on the inside from Ambrose fails to land. Ambrose works on Zirkovic's body with a couple of short punches. Ambrose misses with a punch on the inside.
Ambrose misses with a punch on the inside.
Ambrose swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ambrose lands a hook that snaps the head of Zirkovic backwards. Ambrose misses with a punch on the inside.
Ambrose misses with a punch on the inside.
Ambrose tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Zirkovic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC# Zirkovic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2# Ambrose clinches up against the cage. Zirkovic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ambrose lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zirkovic backwards. A nice right hand lands inside from Ambrose. #T2# An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ambrose. Ambrose misses with a punch on the inside.
Ambrose misses with some punches.
Ambrose misses with some punches.
Ambrose tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zirkovic's elbow. Ambrose misses with a short punch on the inside. Ambrose works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Zirkovic blocks a body shot from Ambrose. Ambrose throws a punch but it's blocked by Zirkovic. Zirkovic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ambrose makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Ambrose lands a body punch. Zirkovic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Ambrose fails to land. Ambrose misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3# Zirkovic's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Ambrose tries to throw a body punch but Zirkovic avoids it by throwing Ambrose back against the cage. Dean Ambrose seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Ambrose is pressed up against the cage. Zirkovic has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ambrose down to the mat. Ambrose avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2# Ambrose pushes Zirkovic up against the cage in a clinch. A head punch on the inside from Ambrose fails to land. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ambrose. Ambrose scores with an uppercut up the middle. Ambrose fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ambrose lands a body punch. Ambrose lands a body shot. Ambrose working aggressively here.
Ambrose working aggressively here.
Ambrose working aggressively here.
Ambrose has a couple of punches blocked by Zirkovic.
#T4##TD2# Ambrose ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ambrose no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Zirkovic wants to get up but he can't break Ambrose's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Ambrose throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. Ambrose scores with a short punch from the bottom. Zirkovic trying to control but Ambrose is working from the bottom. Zirkovic postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Ambrose trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! Ambrose throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Ambrose is striking from the bottom but Zirkovic uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.#SUB# Zirkovic wants to work for an arm triangle but Ambrose is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ambrose tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. Andre Zirkovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Dean Ambrose is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Ambrose trying to control from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight! Dean Ambrose comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Ambrose winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 26:30 Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 26:30 Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dean Ambrose! Dean Ambrose opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 15, 2019 |
#R1##TD# Zirkovic feints and as Laser raises his hands in defense, Zirkovic changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Zirkovic is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Zirkovic postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Laser wants to sweep but no luck. Zirkovic wants to pass the guard but Laser is keeping the position. Laser manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zirkovic manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB# Laser would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Zirkovic really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Laser trying to control the position from guard on top but Zirkovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB# Zirkovic looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Laser working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Zirkovic's head. Zirkovic keeping moving, preventing Laser from controlling successfully. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Zirkovic trying to control the position here. #SUB# Zirkovic is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Zirkovic striking off his back but it's not causing Laser any problems. #T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Zirkovic controls Laser momentarily but Laser frees himself. Laser wants to control from the top but Zirkovic keeps moving. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SU2# Laser decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Zirkovic, up you get! Laser misses with a double jab.
Laser misses with a two punch combination.
Laser throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Zirkovic. Laser misses with a head kick.
Zirkovic seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T3##CL2# Laser clinches. #BC2# Laser breaks the clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Laser.
#TD# Zirkovic decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Laser tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. Laser won't allow Zirkovic to pass to mount. Laser is looking for a sweep. Zirkovic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB# Zirkovic is working for a kimura but Laser is defending it quite comfortably.
Zirkovic is breathing heavily. Laser is refusing to be controlled, as Zirkovic sits in half guard. #T4##SUB# Zirkovic is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Zirkovic drops an elbow to the side of Laser's head. The fighters are battling for position here. Laser manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB# Zirkovic postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Laser is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Zirkovic, into his guard. #REVB# Zirkovic is looking to stand back up but Laser counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Zirkovic. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyrt Laser 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# Laser is looking to clinch. Zirkovic seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Laser tries to clinch up. Zirkovic takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Laser shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zirkovic as he avoids it easily. Laser tries to close the distance and clinch but Zirkovic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Laser tries to clinch there but Zirkovic circles away.
Laser fails to land the takedown. Laser scores with a push kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Zirkovic stuffs the takedown. Andre Zirkovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyrt Laser. Laser fails with the takedown#CL# and Zirkovic counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Zirkovic. #T1# A short body shot lands from Laser as the two fighters clinch.
Zirkovic looking for a takedown. #BC2# Laser's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2# Laser gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Zirkovic controlling the action here for a moment.
Laser jumps guard but Zirkovic stands there with Laser around his waist. Laser gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Laser jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Zirkovic walks away with a smile on his face. Laser gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Laser wants to clinch.#T2# Laser rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zirkovic moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Zirkovic tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Laser manages to circle out of the way.#TD2# Laser shoots in and gets a takedown into Zirkovic's guard. Zirkovic on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Zirkovic tries to get out of the position. Laser is breathing heavily.#SUB# Zirkovic has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Laser can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB# Zirkovic had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Laser defends it easily. Zirkovic wants to get back to his feet but Laser is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T3# Laser being controlled here momentarily. Zirkovic keeping moving, preventing Laser from controlling successfully. #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. Zirkovic looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Nice sprawl there from Zirkovic as Laser shoots in.#TD# Zirkovic darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Zirkovic is controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Laser is staying active underneath Zirkovic, who seems content to just control the action from this position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kyrt Laser will probably get the nod - 10:9. 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# Zirkovic shoots in looking for a takedown. Laser tries to sprawl out of it but Zirkovic keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Laser manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD# Zirkovic shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Laser is trying to defend but Zirkovic finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Laser regains full guard. Nicely done. Both fighters are breathing heavily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Laser has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zirkovic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Laser wants to sweep but no luck. #T1# Zirkovic working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Laser's head.#SUB2# Laser is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Zirkovic wants to pass the guard but Laser is keeping the position.#SUB2# Laser has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zirkovic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Kyrt Laser has got the better of the ground game so far. Laser looking to control.
#T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Zirkovic is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Zirkovic tries to free his leg and advance position but Laser is retaining full guard. #SUB# Zirkovic has gone for a leg lock! Laser slips out almost immediately though and dives into Zirkovic's guard.#REVB##SUB# Zirkovic had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Laser defends it easily. Zirkovic pulls Laser in close to his closed guard and prevents Laser from doing any damage or advancing position.#T3# Laser is looking to stand up but Zirkovic won't let him. Zirkovic seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Zirkovic is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Nice takedown defense from Zirkovic. No joy for Laser on that attempt. #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. Zirkovic shoots in for a takedown but Laser shows good takedown defense. #TD2# Laser gets the takedown into side control. Laser misses with the ground and pound. Zirkovic is working to avoid the ground and pound but Laser connects with a decent elbow. Laser scores with a couple of short elbows. Zirkovic is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Laser is controlling him well. Laser wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zirkovic keeps working. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU2# Laser decides to stand back up. Laser steps back and let's Zirkovic get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight! Kyrt Laser comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Laser 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29 Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30 Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyrt Laser!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 12, 2019 |
#R1# Zirkovic looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Taylor is fending him off so far but Zirkovic persists. Nope, Taylor circles away and we're back to standing. Taylor shoots in for a takedown but Zirkovic shows good takedown defense. Zirkovic has his takedown stuffed#TD# and Taylor counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Taylor seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Taylor throwing shots but Zirkovic is blocking nicely. Taylor landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Zirkovic is trying is best to control the position here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Zirkovic is looking to improve his position.
Zirkovic is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Zirkovic keeping hold of Taylor's head, controlling as best he can. #T1# Taylor not landing any meaningful shots this time. Zirkovic controlling the position well. Taylor prevents Zirkovic from improving his position. Taylor throwing shots but Zirkovic is blocking nicely. #T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB# Taylor seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Zirkovic has recovered full guard. Taylor content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Zirkovic is trying to hold Taylor in close to prevent damage but Taylor has managed to pass into half guard.
Taylor 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. Taylor missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Taylor seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Taylor sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Zirkovic defending well though. Taylor thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Zirkovic is looking to escape.#T3# Zirkovic makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Zirkovic. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Zirkovic trying to control the position.
Zirkovic looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Taylor postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Taylor changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zirkovic tries to avoid it but Taylor manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zirkovic to the ground. Zirkovic escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD# Taylor shoots in and gets a takedown into Zirkovic's guard.#T4# Zirkovic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Taylor. Taylor throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Taylor's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Taylor is breathing heavily. Zirkovic striking off his back but it's not causing Taylor any problems. Taylor with a flurry of punches that miss. Zirkovic is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Taylor throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zirkovic works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Zirkovic has Taylor pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD# Taylor drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bertram Taylor dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Zirkovic throws out a loose jab but Taylor uses good head movement to avoid it. Zirkovic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Taylor paws at him with a jab and circles away. Zirkovic will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. No luck with that takedown attempt from Taylor. Zirkovic misses with an attempted mid kick.
#TD2# Zirkovic throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Taylor was covering up waiting for the punch and Zirkovic finishes the takedown easily into guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Zirkovic slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Zirkovic is breathing heavily.#T1# Taylor tries to bench press Zirkovic off him but Zirkovic keeps the position. #SUB2# Zirkovic is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Taylor knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Zirkovic fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Zirkovic laying and praying for a moment but Taylor takes advantage and regains half guard. Taylor tries to roll over but Zirkovic keeps him under control.#T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Taylor flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Zirkovic wants to take a breather but Taylor is having none of it. #SUB2# Zirkovic is looking for a kimura but Taylor is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Zirkovic to get the leverage. #SUB2# Taylor is defending against the submission attempts here by Zirkovic.
#SUB# Taylor looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3# Taylor wants to control but Zirkovic is keeping busy.
Zirkovic trying to mount his opponent but Taylor defends it. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Taylor makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Taylor. Zirkovic looking to pass the guard. #SUB# Taylor throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Zirkovic changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Taylor tries to avoid it but Zirkovic manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Taylor to the ground. Taylor escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Taylor with a lazy takedown attempt #TD2# and Zirkovic counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Zirkovic distracts Taylor with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Zirkovic trying to control the position from guard on top but Taylor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB# Taylor has his foot on Zirkovic's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zirkovic works his way back into a safe position though. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Zirkovic tries to stand but Taylor is controlling from the bottom. Taylor controls Zirkovic momentarily but Zirkovic frees himself. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Zirkovic 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! This is the final round! #R3# Zirkovic fails to land the takedown. Zirkovic shoots in but no luck this time. Zirkovic stuffs the takedown attempt from Taylor. Taylor gets slowly back to his feet. #TD# Taylor shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Zirkovic's guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Zirkovic has momentary wrist control but Taylor slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2# Zirkovic escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Taylor gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Taylor really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Taylor trying to move into half guard but instead Zirkovic has managed to sweep!#REVB##T1# Zirkovic throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Taylor works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB# Taylor is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Bertram Taylor overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB# Taylor had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zirkovic defends it easily. Zirkovic pushing down on Taylor's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2# Taylor is defending against the submission attempts here by Zirkovic.
Zirkovic is looking to stall here but Taylor recovers full guard. Taylor keeping moving, preventing Zirkovic from controlling successfully. #SUB# Zirkovic got a little sloppy there for a moment and Taylor has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Zirkovic has managed to get both his arms back between Taylor's legs - danger averted.#T3# Taylor keeping moving, preventing Zirkovic from controlling successfully. Taylor will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB# Taylor had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zirkovic defends it easily. Zirkovic wants to stand but Taylor is controlling his posture from full guard. Zirkovic pushing down on Taylor's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2# Zirkovic in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Taylor tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Zirkovic!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Andre Zirkovic!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 10, 2019 |
#R1##TD2# Zirkovic shoots in for a takedown and gets it. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Zirkovic throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Talley to regain full guard. Zirkovic tries to free his leg and advance position but Talley is retaining full guard. Talley 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. Zirkovic loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Zirkovic postures up and lands a big shot to Talley's brow. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Talley looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Zirkovic wants to control from the top but Talley keeps moving. Zirkovic working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Talley's head.#T1# Zirkovic sitting in guard, not really doing much. Talley pulls Zirkovic in to control the position. Zirkovic wants to stand but Talley has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Talley wants to sweep but no luck. Talley has a closed guard, preventing Zirkovic from standing up. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2# Zirkovic 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.#ES# Talley kicks Zirkovic off and gets to his feet. #T2# Talley closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zirkovic circles away. Talley is breathing heavily.#TD2# Zirkovic fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Talley to the ground. Zirkovic is now in Talley's guard.#SUB2# Zirkovic drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Talley manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Zirkovic has Talley in his guard.#REVR# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Zirkovic manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Talley manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB# The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Zirkovic sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Talley's guard. #T3##SUB2# Zirkovic is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Zirkovic not doing much here.
Zirkovic is looking to take a break and control but Talley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #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.#SUB2# Zirkovic is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Zirkovic working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Talley's thigh. Talley counters though and makes it back to full guard. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Talley is on top in guard.
#REVR# The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2# Zirkovic has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Talley can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Andre Zirkovic will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Zirkovic fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Talley looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Zirkovic shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Talley pinned against the cage. Talley gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Zirkovic slaps away a takedown attempt from Talley, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T1# Zirkovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Talley moves away. Zirkovic fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Raymundo Talley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andre Zirkovic. Zirkovic shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Talley defends it nicely. Talley seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#TD# Talley shoots in and bounces Zirkovic off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Talley is standing up over Zirkovic. Zirkovic looks to escape but Talley dives into side control.
Zirkovic felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T2##REVB# Zirkovic is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Zirkovic wants to get back to his feet. Zirkovic tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. Zirkovic wants to control but Talley is keeping busy.
#T3# Zirkovic gets full guard. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Zirkovic is adopting a defensive guard. Talley throws a big elbow that misses. Talley is fighting to break Zirkovic's control of his arms but Zirkovic is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Raymundo Talley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2# Zirkovic throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Zirkovic is pulling down on Talley's head to control his posture. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB2# Zirkovic is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Talley is aware though and is defending well.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Raymundo Talley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Zirkovic looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Talley is fending him off so far but Zirkovic persists. Nope, Talley circles away and we're back to standing.#TD2# Zirkovic manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Talley on his heels. He'll look to pass Talley's guard now, I'm sure. 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 Raymundo Talley 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. This is the final round! #R3# Talley shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Talley shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zirkovic sprawls well. Zirkovic wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Talley gets slowly back to his feet.#TD2# Zirkovic fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Talley to the ground. Zirkovic is now in Talley's guard. Both fighters are breathing heavily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Talley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zirkovic is one step ahead there. Zirkovic trying to stand up but can't free himself from Talley's guard.#T1##SUB2# Zirkovic drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Talley manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Zirkovic has Talley in his guard.#REVR# Talley being controlled here momentarily. #T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Zirkovic wants to stand and escape but Talley is having none of it. Talley is fighting to break Zirkovic's control of his arms but Zirkovic is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Talley might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3# Zirkovic looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Talley puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. Zirkovic keeping control of the position. Zirkovic wants to get back to his feet.
Zirkovic has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Talley is working away from the top position though.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#TD2# Zirkovic closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Zirkovic stalling. #SUB2# Zirkovic is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Talley has managed to free his arm - good work. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# Zirkovic is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Talley is just riding it out for now. Zirkovic eventually gives up the hold. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Talley flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight! Andre Zirkovic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Zirkovic 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:29 Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29 Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Andre Zirkovic!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 08, 2019 |
#R1##TD2# Zirkovic drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB2# Zirkovic goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Bernard rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Zirkovic's guard! Nice work there by Bernard! Bernard being controlled here momentarily. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zirkovic can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB# Bernard postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Zirkovic is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bernard, into his guard. #REVB# We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Zirkovic trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Bernard manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR##T1# Zirkovic is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bernard is controlling him. Zirkovic seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Zirkovic wants to stand up but Bernard is controlling him. #T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Zirkovic looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Zirkovic's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3# The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Bernard has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Zirkovic is looking to stand up but Bernard isn't so interested in that idea. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Zirkovic pulls Bernard in to control the position. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Bernard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Zirkovic misses with a low kick.#TD2# Bernard gets caught napping as Zirkovic dives in and scores a takedown. Bernard manages to retain guard. Zirkovic sitting in guard, not really doing much. Zirkovic has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bernard is proving hard to escape from. Zirkovic wants to control from the top but Bernard keeps moving. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Zirkovic 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. Zirkovic works over Bernard with some ground and pound from guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Zirkovic 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##TD2# Zirkovic closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Bernard pushes Zirkovic off but Zirkovic dives into side control.
Andre Zirkovic has got the better of the ground game so far. Zirkovic advances to mount. Bernard working to try and regain half guard.
Zirkovic forces the positional change into back control. #SUB2# Zirkovic is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB2# Zirkovic tightening his grip on Bernard, looking for the choke. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1# I would not like to be Bernard right now.
Zirkovic landing with strikes. You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#SUB2# Bernard preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Zirkovic. #T2##SUB2# Zirkovic looking to break Bernard's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Bernard remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Zirkovic will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2# Zirkovic has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# Zirkovic patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2# Zirkovic has got one arm under Bernard's chin. This could be trouble... Bernard trying to control the other hand but Zirkovic gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Bernard has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Andre Zirkovic!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 06, 2019 |
#R1##TD2# Zirkovic fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Richards to the ground. Zirkovic is now in Richards's guard. Zirkovic controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Zirkovic slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Richards. Zirkovic prevents Richards from improving his position. Richards gets back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Zirkovic not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Zirkovic lands a couple of digs.#T1# Richards has a closed guard, preventing Zirkovic from standing up. Zirkovic is in close to Richards's body, working some short punches and elbows. Zirkovic wants to pass the guard but Richards is keeping the position. Zirkovic looking to sit in guard and control but Richards gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# Richards throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zirkovic works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2# Zirkovic has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Richards can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Richards throws a strike but Zirkovic rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T2# Zirkovic would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB# Richards working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zirkovic doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zirkovic manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2# Zirkovic drops back looking for a leg! Richards is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Richards manages to kick Zirkovic off! Zirkovic jumps back into Richards's guard. Zirkovic wants to get up but he can't break Richards's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T3# Zirkovic passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2# Zirkovic goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Richards has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Zirkovic but great work by Richards. Zirkovic is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Richards's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Zirkovic controlling the position well. Richards really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB# Richards wants to work for an arm triangle but Zirkovic is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T4# Richards stops Zirkovic from getting back to his feet.
#SUB# Richards is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB# Richards is working for a kimura but Zirkovic is defending it quite comfortably.
Richards is breathing heavily. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Zirkovic keeping hold of Richards's head, controlling as best he can. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Zirkovic 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##CL2# Zirkovic clinches. Zirkovic lands a body punch in the clinch. #TD2# Zirkovic pulls Richards into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Richards accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Richards throwing strikes from guard but Zirkovic blocks nicely. Richards loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Zirkovic wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2# Zirkovic escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Richards gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1# Richards stopping the sweep attempt from Zirkovic. Richards working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Zirkovic seems keen to control Richards's posture. Richards throws a strike but Zirkovic rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB# Zirkovic passes easily into side control. Nice work. Zirkovic trying to control the position but Richards is working away. #T2# Zirkovic lands some shots froms side control.#SU2# Zirkovic decides to stand up, so the ref orders Richards to his feet. #TD2# Zirkovic shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Richards is trying to defend but Zirkovic finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. It looks like Zirkovic is going to stand back up.
#SUB2# Zirkovic wants to work for an arm triangle but Richards is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T3##SUB2# Zirkovic is working for a kimura but Richards is defending it quite comfortably.
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. Zirkovic connects with a nice short shot to Richards's temple. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Zirkovic in particular looking to stall.#SUB2# Zirkovic is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Richards sees it coming and defends easily.#T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Zirkovic tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Richards. Richards flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Zirkovic is trying to control. Richards wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2# Zirkovic is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Richards defends it well. Zirkovic wants to take a breather but Richards is having none of it. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Zirkovic tries to stand and escape but Richards is controlling the position. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Zirkovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Richards fails in his attempt to clinch. Zirkovic throws a big counter head kick but Richards avoids it with no problem.#TD2# Zirkovic fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Richards sprawls well initially but Zirkovic persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Zirkovic wants to stand but Richards has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #SUB2# Zirkovic seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Richards is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Andre Zirkovic!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 01, 2019 |
#R1# Witt fails with the takedown.#CL# Zirkovic gets tackled into the cage by Witt. Witt maintains the clinch. Witt is trying to break the clinch but Zirkovic is controlling him. Witt wants a takedown.
Witt working hard to break the clinch.#TD2# Zirkovic has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Witt is trying to keep an underhook but Zirkovic manages to get the takedown into half guard. Witt trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Witt is trying to escape the mount.
Zirkovic wants to take Witt's back here but Witt is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1# Zirkovic wants to stand but Witt is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Witt swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing. Zirkovic lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
#SUB2# Zirkovic is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Witt has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Witt! Witt landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2# Zirkovic throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T2##SUB2# Zirkovic looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Witt won't allow Zirkovic to get back to his feet. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zirkovic can do anything to dispel that myth. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2# Zirkovic has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Witt can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3##SUB2# Witt got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zirkovic has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Witt has managed to get both his arms back between Zirkovic's legs - danger averted. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Zirkovic holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB# Witt drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Zirkovic manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Witt has Zirkovic in his guard.#REVB# Zirkovic wants to control from the top but Witt keeps moving. #T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Witt is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Zirkovic looking to pass the guard. Witt wants to get back to his feet but Zirkovic is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Zirkovic dominated that round. That's time! Witt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2##TD2# Zirkovic gets the takedown into side control. Zirkovic tries to advance to mount but Witt instead regains half guard. Zirkovic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2# Witt is defending against the submission attempts here by Zirkovic.
Zirkovic is keen to just control but Witt is a slippery customer. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Zirkovic is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T1# Witt pushes Zirkovic off looking to stand but Zirkovic dives back in and keeps control.
Witt might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Witt regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Zirkovic. Zirkovic postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Zirkovic is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Zirkovic tries to stand but Witt is controlling from the bottom. Zirkovic wants to pass the guard but Witt is keeping the position.#T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Zirkovic pushes down on Witt's leg and manages to get into half guard. Witt is looking to get back to is feet but Zirkovic passes into side control.
Zirkovic advances to full mount. Witt's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up. Zirkovic fails to take his opponent's back. Zirkovic is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T3# Witt regains half guard. Zirkovic wants to advance to full mount but Witt doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. Zirkovic pushing down on Witt's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Witt taking some punishment here, with Zirkovic in his half guard. Zirkovic prevents Witt from standing back up.
#SUB2# Zirkovic seems to be looking for submissions.
#T4# Zirkovic is pressing down on Witt's thigh, looking to free his foot. Witt is holding on for now. Zirkovic is breathing heavily. Zirkovic missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2# Zirkovic is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Zirkovic in particular looking to stall. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Witt trying to control but Zirkovic postures up.
#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Zirkovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Witt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! #R3##TD2# Zirkovic gets the takedown into side control. Zirkovic wants to control but Witt is keeping him busy. #SUB2# Zirkovic tries for a kimura but Witt is defending well. Witt tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Witt wants to escape the position.
#T1##SUB2# Zirkovic looking for the choke but no joy. Zirkovic gets his hands free as Witt looks to control. Witt wants to get back to his feet. Zirkovic trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#SUB2# Zirkovic looking to break Witt's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Witt remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Zirkovic will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#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. Witt is trying to get back to his feet but Zirkovic has full control of the position and if anything, Witt has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB2# Zirkovic working for the choke. Zirkovic gets his hands free as Witt looks to control. I really don't envy Witt right now.
#SUB2# Witt is having to fend off submission attempts from Zirkovic, who is looking to sink in the choke. Zirkovic doesn't have the hooks in though and Witt manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. Zirkovic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Zirkovic seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T3##T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Zirkovic wants to control the position but Witt says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. Andre Zirkovic has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB# Witt maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Zirkovic could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Witt has cracked it and Zirkovic is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Witt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Darius Witt!
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