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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 09, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zarha scores with a sloppy right hand. Govic should have avoided that one.
A clash of legs there as Zarha blocks the low kick.
Franc Zarha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zarha lands with an uppercut that bounces Govic off the cage and back into range.
Govic tries for a takedown but Zarha circles away easily
and Zarha counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Govic dives in and grabs Zarha's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zarha pushes down on Govic's head and hops out.
Zarha jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Govic misses with a leg kick. #KD#
Zarha drops Govic with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Govic looks back up at him and smiles so Zarha waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#Govic is rocked!
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!
Zarha measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Govic! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Franc Zarha!
Franc Zarha decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 992 Round 4
Date: Jul 05, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zarha fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gouveia on the side of the head.
Zarha falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
and Gouveia counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Zarha knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gouveia on the ground.#SUB2#
Gouveia is trying to work for a kimura but Zarha is defending well.
Gouveia missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Well, if Gouveia is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Gouveia tries to pass the half guard into mount. Zarha knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gouveia looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T1##SUB2#
Gouveia is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Gouveia is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Zarha doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gouveia. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Zarha is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Zarha is defending against the submission attempts here by Gouveia.
#SUB2#
Gouveia looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T3#
Gouveia stops Zarha from getting back to his feet.
Gouveia controlling the action here. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Gouveia is looking for a kimura here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Still in half guard, Gouveia seems content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pascal Gouveia dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Zarha fails to land with a series of punches.
#CL2#
Zarha tries to keep at a distance but Gouveia has taken the fight into the clinch.
Zarha is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Gouveia is struggling to control the position.
Gouveia is struggling to control the position.
Gouveia manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The referee calls for Gouveia to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Gouveia wants the takedown. Zarha is fighting it off but Gouveia persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Zarha's guard against the cage.#ES#
Zarha is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T1#
Gouveia controlling the action here for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Pascal Gouveia.#TD2#
Gouveia shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Zarha is looking to stand back up but Gouveia counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Zarha.
Gouveia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#REVR#
Gouveia is taking a breather. Zarha says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T2##SUB2#
Gouveia is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zarha has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gouveia is looking to take a break and control but Zarha is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gouveia is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3#
Gouveia controlling the action here.
Gouveia missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gouveia missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gouveia tries to pass to full mount but Zarha defends it. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gouveia with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Gouveia looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gouveia is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pascal Gouveia 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#
Zarha displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Gouveia looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Zarha falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
and Gouveia counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gouveia.
Gouveia advances to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Gouveia is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zarha is just riding it out for now. Gouveia eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Gouveia is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Zarha is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pascal Gouveia! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 992 Round 3
Date: Jul 04, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Zarha.
Nice straight punches there by Zarha. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Zarha.
Zarha scores with a punch to the head.#CUT2#It looks like Franco Spinka has been cut.
Zarha misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#KD2#
Zarha drops Spinka with a beautiful combination! Spinka stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Zarha is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Spinka is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zarha misses with a double jab.
Oh Spinka is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zarha cracks Spinka with a left hook right on the temple and Spinka goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Zarha lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Spinka is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Franc Zarha! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 992 Round 2
Date: Jul 03, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zarha works Solinas's body with a nice hook.
Zarha throws a leg kick #TD#
and Solinas counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Zarha pushes Solinas off but Solinas dives into side control.
#SUB#
Solinas is trying to get an arm triangle but Zarha is defending well.
Solinas lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Solinas 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.
Solinas is trying to ground and pound but Zarha uses the momentary lack of control by Solinas to regain half guard. #SUB#
Zarha is defending against the submission attempts here by Solinas.
Solinas wants to take a breather but Zarha is having none of it. #T1#
Zarha tries to kick Solinas off but Solinas keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Zarha wants to get back to full guard.
Solinas throwing shots but Zarha is blocking nicely.
Solinas working the head and body with strikes.
Zarha is looking to escape.
Solinas sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Zarha defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Zarha is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Solinas scores with a couple of nice shots.
Solinas thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zarha's head.
Solinas wants to free his trapped foot but Zarha is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Zarha controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Zarha avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Solinas.
Solinas is nestled in close to Zarha, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Solinas seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zarha does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3##SUB#
Solinas is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Zarha doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Solinas.
Solinas not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Solinas scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Solinas wants to take a breather but Zarha is having none of it.
Solinas working over Zarha with some ground and pound. Zarha looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB#
Solinas is looking for a kimura but Zarha is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Solinas to get the leverage. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Solinas is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Zarha wants to get back to his feet.
Solinas trying to control from Zarha's half guard. Zarha has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Solinas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zarha is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Solinas with a nice head shot there.
Solinas is looking to stand up but Zarha won't let him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Javi Solinas dominated that round.
That's time! Solinas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Solinas tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Zarha defends well and Solinas ends up having to push Zarha into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Zarha misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice sprawl there from Zarha as Solinas shoots in.
Zarha leaves Solinas with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Javi Solinas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zarha fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Solinas is out of range.
Solinas is looking for a counter combo.
Solinas fails to land the takedown.
Solinas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zarha paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Solinas fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zarha avoids it really well and circles away.
Zarha unleashes a big counter combination but Solinas bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solinas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zarha swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zarha misses with a two punch combination.
Zarha stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Zarha wants it to stay on the feet.
Solinas dodges the punch combination from Zarha.
Zarha is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
Solinas closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zarha circles away.
Zarha attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Zarha throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Solinas looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Solinas shoots in and drives through. Zarha sprawls well.
Franc Zarha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zarha fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Solinas throws a body kick that misses
and Zarha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Solinas on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Zarha throws a right and a left that Solinas avoids nicely.
Zarha throws a right and a left that both miss.
Solinas with a lazy takedown attempt
and Zarha counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zarha tries to bum rush Solinas with a series of wild strikes but Solinas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Javi Solinas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Solinas instigates a clinch.
Solinas is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Zarha to keep the fight standing.#T2#
Solinas tries for a takedown. No joy.
Solinas jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Zarha walks away with a smile on his face. Solinas gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Solinas fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL2#
Zarha closes the distance and pushes Solinas back into the cage.
Zarha wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Solinas has him pressed against the cage.
Solinas is trying to pull guard but Zarha turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Solinas is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Zarha is defending well.
Zarha tries to break the clinch but Solinas is controlling the position.
Zarha has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Solinas prevents Zarha from breaking the clinch.#T3#
Solinas is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Zarha pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Solinas jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Zarha walks away with a smile on his face. Solinas gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Solinas doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Franc Zarha seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zarha throws a series of punches but Solinas avoids them all with ease.
Zarha punishes Solinas's body with a nice straight punch.
Zarha looks for the body kick but Solinas saw that one coming.
Zarha stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CUT2#It looks like Javi Solinas has been cut.
Zarha fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zarha lands a body shot.
Solinas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zarha has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zarha stalks Solinas and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Solinas's face. Solinas staggers backwards, shaken.#CL2#
Zarha gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Solinas has Zarha pressed against the cage, preventing Zarha from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Zarha tries to break free but Solinas pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
Solinas tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Zarha just stands there and leans against the cage.
Solinas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Solinas can't get the takedown.
Solinas jumps guard but Zarha stands there with Solinas around his waist. Solinas gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Solinas prevents Zarha from breaking the clinch.
Zarha tries to land knees in the clinch but Solinas avoids the damage to the body.
Solinas tries to pull guard but Zarha won't allow it.
Solinas has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Zarha avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Zarha wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Solinas has him pressed against the cage.
Zarha tries to circle away but Solinas has him pinned against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Franc Zarha showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Javi Solinas's cut.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Zarha dips to his left and cracks Solinas with an uppercut!
Zarha misses with a double jab.
#CL#
Solinas has taken the fight to the clinch.
Solinas drops down looking for an ankle pick but Zarha pulls his leg out and moves away.
Zarha with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Zarha sizes up Solinas with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL#
Solinas darts in and clinches Zarha up against the cage.
Solinas tries to pull guard but Zarha forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solinas is trying to pull guard but Zarha has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Javi Solinas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Solinas drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Solinas fails to pull guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Zarha is trying to push Solinas away but Solinas has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Solinas drops down looking for an ankle pick but Zarha pulls his leg out and moves away.
Zarha swinging wildly here.
Solinas tries for a takedown but Zarha circles away easily
and Zarha counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zarha tries to bum rush Solinas with a series of wild strikes but Solinas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zarha stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Zarha wants it to stay on the feet.
Zarha lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Zarha throws a body kick that misses.
Zarha connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Solinas's hands.
Zarha ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Zarha pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Solinas is looking to counter with head kicks.
Solinas avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T2#
Zarha fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Solinas looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Zarha throws a series of punches but Solinas avoids them all with ease.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Solinas takes one on the button.
Zarha swinging wildly here.
Zarha fails to land with a series of punches.
Solinas seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Zarha swats away the attempt to clinch by Solinas.
Zarha is looking for the big counter here.
Zarha throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Solinas.
Solinas shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zarha as he avoids it easily.
Zarha throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zarha throws a nice looking combination but Solinas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T3#
Zarha scores with a jab.
Zarha stuffs the takedown.
No joy there for Zarha, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#TD#
Solinas shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Zarha is trying to defend but Solinas finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Solinas stalling away here and it's allowed Zarha to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Solinas trying to control the position from guard on top but Zarha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Solinas throws a strike but Zarha rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T4#
Zarha wants to stand but Solinas has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Solinas looking to control.
#ES#
Solinas is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Zarha presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Solinas is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Zarha to keep the fight standing.
Solinas has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Zarha is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Javi Solinas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zarha is looking to break free of the clinch but Solinas has double underhooks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Franc Zarha comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Zarha has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight for Franc Zarha!
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight for Franc Zarha!
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight for Franc Zarha!
Franc Zarha wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 992 Round 1
Date: Jul 02, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Regan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Regan takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT2#It looks like Derek Regan has been cut.
Zarha scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Zarha scores with a shot to the body.
Regan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#CL#
Regan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Regan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Regan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Derek Regan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Regan is trying to pull guard but Zarha has him pressed against the cage.
Regan could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#BC#
Regan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Regan shoots in for a takedown but Zarha shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Zarha is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zarha falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL#
and Regan holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Regan trying to stall but Zarha improves his position.
#T1#
Zarha is trying to break the clinch but Regan has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Regan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zarha stuffs the takedown attempt from Regan. Regan gets slowly back to his feet.
Zarha throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Regan stumbling backwards into the cage! Regan bounces back off the cage towards Zarha, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Zarha lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Zarha celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Franc Zarha! |
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