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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 22, 2022 |
#R1#
Zeraq tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but No Purpose paws at him with a jab and circles away.
No Purpose ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
No Purpose looks to throw a body kick
enabling Zeraq to counter with a crisp jab.
Zeraq tries to clinch up but No Purpose circles away and keeps his distance.
A left and a right from Zeraq both land. Nice combination.
Zeraq is looking to clinch but No Purpose is avoiding it.
No Purpose avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zeraq has his takedown stuffed
and No Purpose counters with a stiff right hand.
No Purpose stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and No Purpose wants it to stay on the feet.
Some wild striking there from Zeraq .
It looked like No Purpose was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
No Purpose shoots in looking for a takedown. Zeraq tries to sprawl out of it but No Purpose keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Zeraq manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
No Purpose shoots in looking for a takedown but Zeraq manages to keep the fight standing, pushing No Purpose's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Zeraq tries to counter with a clinch but No Purpose shakes him off and moves away.#T1#
Zeraq is looking to clinch but No Purpose is avoiding it.
Zeraq misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Infection No Purpose has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Zeraq .
No Purpose misses with a combination
and Zeraq counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zeraq misses with a wild combination.
No Purpose fails to land with a series of punches.
#CL#
No Purpose instigates a clinch.
Zeraq wants to get back to striking at distance but No Purpose won't allow it.
Zeraq jumps guard but No Purpose turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
No Purpose tries for a takedown but Zeraq manages to get underhooks.
No Purpose really is a fat lump.#BC#
No Purpose breaks the clinch.
#T2#
Zeraq is looking to clinch.
Zeraq will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Zeraq 's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Zeraq duly obliges.
No Purpose changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zeraq tries to avoid it but No Purpose manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zeraq to the ground. Zeraq escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL#
No Purpose takes the fight into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
No Purpose scores with an uppercut up the middle.#TD#
No Purpose ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. No Purpose no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
No Purpose has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
No Purpose manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zeraq manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Zeraq really doesn't want to stay on the ground with No Purpose. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
No Purpose throws a big elbow that misses.
No Purpose passes Zeraq 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with No Purpose in particular looking to stall.
Zeraq is looking for a sweep. No Purpose is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
No Purpose controlling the action here.
No Purpose passes the guard and advances to mount! #T4#
No Purpose controlling from the full mount.
No Purpose is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Zeraq is in real trouble.
No Purpose controlling the position well here. Zeraq rolled but No Purpose kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zeraq wants to control his opponent's hands but No Purpose gets his hands free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Infection No Purpose dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Zeraq fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
No Purpose instigates a clinch.
No Purpose wants a takedown but no success here.
Zeraq gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from No Purpose.
No Purpose misses with a knee strike.
Zeraq jumps guard but No Purpose stands there with Zeraq around his waist. Zeraq gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD#
No Purpose pulls guard effortlessly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zeraq with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Zeraq stopping the sweep attempt from No Purpose.
Zeraq won't allow No Purpose to get back to his feet. #T1##SUB#
No Purpose looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
No Purpose keeping full guard, as Zeraq tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now No Purpose is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Zeraq working a defensive guard but No Purpose passes into half guard.
No Purpose is keen to just control but Zeraq is a slippery customer.
No Purpose is thwarting Zeraq 's attempts to control the position.
No Purpose lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T2#
No Purpose throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
No Purpose has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
No Purpose can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Zeraq is looking to escape.
Zeraq wants to hold on but No Purpose pushes him away.
Zeraq is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
#T3#
No Purpose throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
No Purpose content just to control the position here.
No Purpose seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Zeraq for as long as he can get away with.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
No Purpose punching from mount but Zeraq doing a good job of avoiding damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zeraq can do anything to dispel that myth.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Zeraq looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!#SUB#
No Purpose is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Zeraq is defending well though. No Purpose let's go of the attempt for now.
No Purpose just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
No Purpose continues to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Infection No Purpose dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Zeraq goes for a double leg but No Purpose avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as No Purpose continues to drive forward.
No Purpose throws a big counter combination but Zeraq scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Zeraq takes a head kick and keeps coming.
No Purpose shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zeraq as he jumps to the side.
Zeraq shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says No Purpose as he avoids it easily.
Zeraq is looking to clinch.
No Purpose shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zeraq as he jumps to the side.
No Purpose dives in for a single leg takedown but Zeraq sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Infection No Purpose. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No Purpose wants to take the fight to the mat but Zeraq manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Zeraq looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Zeraq tries to pull guard but No Purpose won't allow it.
Zeraq tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
No Purpose pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Zeraq throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
No Purpose closes the distance and clinches.
Zeraq is trying to break free.
A nice left hand lands by No Purpose.
#TD#
No Purpose manages to pull guard.
No Purpose has Zeraq pulled in close to control his posture.
No Purpose is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zeraq can do to turn this around?
No Purpose keeping full guard, as Zeraq tries to pass.
No Purpose working a defensive guard here.
#T2#
No Purpose is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zeraq wants to get up but he can't break No Purpose's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Zeraq wants to control from the top but No Purpose keeps moving.
No Purpose is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
No Purpose fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Zeraq wants to counter the offense by No Purpose and move into the clinch position.
Zeraq throws a head kick but No Purpose moves out of range.
#CL#
No Purpose closes the distance and clinches. #T3##BC#
No Purpose breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
Zeraq shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. No Purpose manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
No Purpose managing to control the position.
Zeraq 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
No Purpose throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #ES#
No Purpose wriggles free and stands up.
Zeraq swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T4#
Zeraq shoots for a takedown but No Purpose saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
No Purpose fires out a quick counter leg kick but Zeraq just manages to avoid it.
Zeraq jabs No Purpose right on the nose. No Purpose blinks but takes it well.#CL#
No Purpose gets a clinch. #TD#
No Purpose drags the fight down to the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
No Purpose escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zeraq gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Zeraq stopping the sweep attempt from No Purpose.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
No Purpose bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zeraq 's guard. #REVR#
No Purpose throws a strike but Zeraq rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
And that's the end of the fight!
Infection No Purpose showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for No Purpose, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Infection No Purpose! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 26, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Zeraq darts in and clinches Moore up against the cage.
Moore looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Zeraq manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#BC2#
Zeraq breaks from the clinch.
Moore blocks a head kick by Zeraq .
Moore tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Zeraq manages to circle out of the way.
Zeraq shoots in but no luck this time.
Zeraq scores with a jab.
Zeraq tries to close the distance and clinch but Moore swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zeraq tries to clinch up but Moore circles away and keeps his distance.
As Zeraq looks to move away, Moore throws a big counter combo but Zeraq just gets out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zeraq shoots in for a takedown but Moore shows good takedown defense.
Zeraq tries to clinch but Moore moves out of range.
Moore seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Moore fails to land the takedown.#T1#
Zeraq fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jaz Moore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Zeraq .
Moore circles away from the clinch attempt.
As Zeraq looks to move away, Moore throws a big counter combo but Zeraq just gets out of the way.
Zeraq throws a sloppy head kick and Moore moves out of range easily.
Moore throws a big counter combination but Zeraq scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Zeraq tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Moore changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Zeraq lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Max Zeraq seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zeraq fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Zeraq shoots for a double leg takedown but Moore sprawls well. He's pushed Zeraq 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Moore seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Zeraq doesn't manage to clinch there - Moore circles away.
#TD2#
Zeraq shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Moore's guard.
Moore has a closed guard, preventing Zeraq from standing up. #T2#
Moore looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zeraq is one step ahead there.
Zeraq chips away with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moore keeping moving, preventing Zeraq from controlling successfully.
Moore trying to keep a closed guard but Zeraq is proving a slippery customer.
Moore throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #SUB#
Moore working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zeraq doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zeraq manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3#
Zeraq with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Moore is looking for a triangle but Zeraq pushes his legs off easily.
Zeraq looking to pass the guard.
Zeraq must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Moore looking to control.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Zeraq closes the distance and clinches. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Moore tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zeraq is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Moore gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC2#
Zeraq pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zeraq shoots in for a double leg but Moore sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Moore misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Zeraq holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Moore throws an elbow but misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Zeraq takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Zeraq has Moore pressed against the cage.
Moore prevents Zeraq from breaking the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moore throws a head punch that misses.
Zeraq lands a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Max Zeraq 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#
Zeraq shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Moore pinned against the cage. Moore gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Zeraq fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Zeraq wants to clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zeraq scores with a nice strike.#T1#
Zeraq keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#TD2#
Zeraq closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Moore to the mat! Moore manages to get full guard.
Zeraq passes Moore's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Moore wants to get back to full guard.
Zeraq controlling the action here.
Moore is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Zeraq perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T2#
Zeraq lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Moore is trying to maintain the position but Zeraq is very close to passing his half guard.
Zeraq stalling.
Zeraq is thwarting Moore's attempts to control the position.
Zeraq lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T3##SU2#
Zeraq stands up from half guard.
Zeraq shoots in for a double leg but Moore sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jaz Moore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Zeraq .
Zeraq shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Moore eats them both and turns towards Zeraq to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Zeraq fails with a takedown attempt.
Zeraq shoots for a double leg takedown but Moore sprawls well. He's pushed Zeraq 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Max Zeraq seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zeraq fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Moore avoids it really well and circles away.#T4#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Moore.
Moore moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zeraq .
Moore circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zeraq darts in looking for a takedown but Moore gets double underhooks and turns Zeraq into the cage.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Moore.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Max Zeraq showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Zeraq wants to clinch up but Moore keeps it at a distance.
Moore misses with a takedown
and Zeraq counters with a series of strikes. Moore will be more careful next time no doubt.
Zeraq lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Zeraq stalks Moore and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Moore's face. Moore staggers backwards, shaken.
Zeraq scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Zeraq shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Moore as he avoids it easily.
Zeraq wants to clinch up but Moore keeps it at a distance.
Moore appears to be looking for a big counter.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moore circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zeraq misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Zeraq . That's going to slow Moore down.
Moore walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#TD2#
Zeraq feints and as Moore raises his hands in defense, Zeraq changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Moore tries to strike from the bottom.
Zeraq trying to control but Moore is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Moore is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Zeraq frees his head nicely. Oh but Moore has switched to an armbar! Zeraq is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Jaz Moore! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 11, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Underwood has taken the fight to the clinch.
Zeraq working hard to break the clinch.#TD#
Underwood jumps guard and drags Zeraq to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Underwood has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Underwood keeping moving, preventing Zeraq from controlling successfully.
Zeraq stops Underwood from standing up. #SUB#
Underwood escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zeraq gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zeraq throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Underwood bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zeraq 's guard. #REVR#
Zeraq not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Underwood is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Zeraq controlling the position.#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.#SU#
Zeraq is working an open guard so Underwood takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Zeraq throws a sloppy head kick and Underwood moves out of range easily.
Zeraq scores with a sloppy right hand. Underwood should have avoided that one.
Zeraq tries to clinch up but Underwood circles away and keeps his distance.
Zeraq shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Underwood but Underwood pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Zeraq is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zeraq dives in for a single leg takedown but Underwood sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Underwood misses with a body shot.
Zeraq throws a half hearted mid kick.
Underwood fails with a takedown attempt. #T3#
Zeraq dives in and grabs Underwood's left leg, looking for a takedown. Underwood pushes down on Zeraq 's head and hops out.
Jacob Underwood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Zeraq .
Zeraq stuffs the takedown.
Zeraq misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zeraq misses with a kick to the body.
Underwood shoots in but Zeraq avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Max Zeraq seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zeraq tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A left lands for Zeraq .
Underwood shoots in but Zeraq avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Underwood is breathing heavily.
Zeraq shoots in for a takedown but Underwood shows good takedown defense.
Underwood fakes the leg kick and cracks Zeraq in the body. #T4#
Underwood is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zeraq sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Zeraq dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Underwood clinches up against the cage.
Zeraq blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
Underwood escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight stays on the outside here - Underwood looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Underwood shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zeraq but Zeraq pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Underwood takes the fight into the clinch.
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!
Underwood tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Zeraq just stands there and leans against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jacob Underwood will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Nice sprawl there from Underwood as Zeraq shoots in.#CL#
Underwood has managed to clinch.
Zeraq tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Underwood's elbow. #BC#
Underwood breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zeraq scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CL#
Underwood has closed the distance and engaged Zeraq in a clinch.
Zeraq stops a takedown attempt from Underwood.
Zeraq tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC#
Underwood escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zeraq jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#CL#
Underwood pushes Zeraq up against the cage in a clinch.
Zeraq is trying to pull guard but Underwood turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jacob Underwood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Zeraq .
Underwood is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Zeraq is defending well.#T1##BC#
Underwood manages to break the clinch.
Zeraq uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Underwood keeps the fight on the outside.
Zeraq throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Underwood.
Zeraq lands with a right that hurts Underwood. Underwood looks to clinch but Zeraq throws a short knee that drops Underwood. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Max Zeraq ! |
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Event:
KoF: It's gonna be may
Date: May 01, 2021 |
#R1#
Zeraq wants to clinch but Van Dhalism slips to the side
and Van Dhalism connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zeraq lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Van Dhalism circles away quickly and effectively.
Zeraq is looking to score with low kicks.
An attempted straight right counter from Van Dhalism misses the target.
A punch combination from Van Dhalism misses.
Zeraq tries to clinch up but Van Dhalism circles away and keeps his distance.
Max Zeraq seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Van Dhalism gets tackled into the cage by Zeraq . Zeraq maintains the clinch.
Van Dhalism fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Zeraq escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zeraq throws the kick towards the body but Van Dhalism avoids it.
Van Dhalism throws a sloppy head kick and Zeraq moves out of range easily.
Zeraq with the counter takedown but Van Dhalism avoids it easily.
Van Dhalism lands with a kick to the temple. Zeraq shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Zeraq takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Zeraq has a takedown stuffed.
Van Dhalism definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD#
Van Dhalism lands a big head kick that sends Zeraq tumbling to the mat! Van Dhalism takes a step backwards and waves Zeraq back to his feet - he wants the finish!#T1#
Van Dhalism connects with a body shot that sends Zeraq 's belly button to the back.
Van Dhalism throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Zeraq crashing down! Zeraq tries to stagger back to his feet but Van Dhalism just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Zeraq asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Merowech Van Dhalism!
Merowech Van Dhalism really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that TengelĂĽ Hekite logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
C4 XXII - Kamara vs. Abner
Date: Feb 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Kaddari throws a body shot but no joy.
Zeraq tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Zeraq on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A low kick lands for Kaddari.
Kaddari tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kaddari fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zeraq has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Zeraq shoots in for a takedown but Kaddari shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kaddari lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kaddari defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zeraq .
Zeraq tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kaddari manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kaddari throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kaddari stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Zeraq misses with a kick to the body.
A left lands for Kaddari.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zeraq blocks a jab.
Zeraq looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Good shot there by Kaddari.
Kaddari throws a hook but Zeraq avoids it easily.
Kaddari misses with an uppercut.
Zeraq unleashes a big counter combination but Kaddari bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kaddari scores with a kick to the midsection.
Zeraq shoots in and drives through. Kaddari sprawls well.
Dakkon Kaddari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Zeraq .#T1#
Kaddari scores with a head kick.
Zeraq looks winded!
A thudding body kick lands there by Kaddari!
Kaddari fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zeraq .
Kaddari looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kaddari.
Kaddari lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#KD#
Kaddari sends Zeraq crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Kaddari is motioning to the referee to let Zeraq up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Zeraq is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Both fighters circling a little - Kaddari finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kaddari lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dakkon Kaddari is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kaddari chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kaddari throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #KD#
Kaddari lands a big head kick that sends Zeraq tumbling to the mat! Kaddari takes a step backwards and waves Zeraq back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Zeraq is still on wobbly legs! Can Kaddari finish him?
Kaddari cracks Zeraq with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Zeraq falls to his knees and Kaddari doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dakkon Kaddari!
Dakkon Kaddari decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
C4 XVII - Might vs. Arcot
Date: Jan 16, 2021 |
#R1#
Zeraq takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#TD2#
Zeraq changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lavice looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Lavice sneaks back into half guard.
Lavice is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Lavice is looking for a sweep. Zeraq is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lavice manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Zeraq is sitting in close to Lavice's body. Lavice has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Zeraq is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Zeraq is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Lavice.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rene Lavice! |
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Event:
C4 XI - Kamara vs. Pwent
Date: Dec 05, 2020 |
#R1#
Zeraq tries for a takedown but Bouldershoulder sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Zeraq shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bouldershoulder but Bouldershoulder pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Zeraq shoots in for a double leg but Bouldershoulder sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ivan Bouldershoulder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Zeraq .
Zeraq has his takedown stuffed
and Bouldershoulder counters with a straight right hand.
We've been hearing reports that Bouldershoulder has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Bouldershoulder displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zeraq . #TD#
Bouldershoulder throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Zeraq was covering up waiting for the punch and Bouldershoulder finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Bouldershoulder pushes down on Zeraq 's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bouldershoulder perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bouldershoulder takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
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. Bouldershoulder connects with a nice short shot to Zeraq 's temple. #T1#
Bouldershoulder is trying to control. Zeraq wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bouldershoulder controlling the action here.
Bouldershoulder winds up and cracks Zeraq with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zeraq can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bouldershoulder looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Zeraq with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bouldershoulder working the head and body with strikes.
Zeraq is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bouldershoulder scores with a couple of nice shots.
Zeraq really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bouldershoulder. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bouldershoulder winds up and cracks Zeraq with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Zeraq has hold of Bouldershoulder's hands but Bouldershoulder slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bouldershoulder winds up and cracks Zeraq with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bouldershoulder is controlling the pace.
#T2#
Bouldershoulder lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Zeraq looks winded!
Bouldershoulder is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bouldershoulder is nestled in close to Zeraq , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bouldershoulder lands a nice short elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zeraq on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bouldershoulder working over Zeraq with some ground and pound. Zeraq looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bouldershoulder slips a nice elbow through Zeraq 's hands, connecting with Zeraq 's forehead.
Bouldershoulder takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bouldershoulder working Zeraq over with strikes. #T3#
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. Bouldershoulder connects with a nice short shot to Zeraq 's temple.
Zeraq has hold of Bouldershoulder's hands but Bouldershoulder slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bouldershoulder is taking a breather. Zeraq 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.
Bouldershoulder working Zeraq over with strikes.
Bouldershoulder working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Bouldershoulder 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.
Bouldershoulder lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bouldershoulder is nestled in close to Zeraq , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Zeraq is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bouldershoulder scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bouldershoulder working the head and body with strikes. #ROC#Zeraq is rocked!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bouldershoulder lands a nice short elbow.
Zeraq is still in real trouble! Can Bouldershoulder finish him?
Bouldershoulder working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Bouldershoulder is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Zeraq seems to have recovered his senses.#T4#
Bouldershoulder seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bouldershoulder seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Bouldershoulder scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Well, if Bouldershoulder 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.
Bouldershoulder looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Bouldershoulder dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD#
Bouldershoulder shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Zeraq napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Bouldershoulder is looking to take a break and control but Zeraq is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zeraq is working to avoid the ground and pound but Bouldershoulder connects with a decent elbow.
Bouldershoulder taking a breather here.
Bouldershoulder lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Zeraq down.
Bouldershoulder grinds an elbow into Zeraq 's temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bouldershoulder lands a nice forearm strike.
Zeraq is not content to let Bouldershoulder control the position.
Bouldershoulder moves into full mount! #T1#
Zeraq is wriggling around trying to escape.
Zeraq is breathing heavily.
Bouldershoulder scoring with strikes but Zeraq is staying in there.
Bouldershoulder with good strikes from the mount here!
Bouldershoulder with a couple of short strikes.
Bouldershoulder lands a big shot to the head and Zeraq winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Ivan Bouldershoulder! |
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Event:
C4 - The Sixth
Date: Oct 31, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zeraq bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Drake misses with a hook
and Zeraq counters with a nice uppercut.
Zeraq fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zeraq takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Zeraq showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Drake.
Drake lands a nice shot to the body.
Drake lands a glancing blow to the side of Zeraq 's head.#TD2#
Drake looking to score a takedown here. Zeraq is defending well but Drake drives through and ends up in Zeraq 's guard.#SUB#
Zeraq is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Drake defends well.
Drake chips away with some ground and pound.
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!
Drake working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Drake scoring with punches to the head and body. #T1#
Drake makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Drake lands a couple of elbows.
Drake stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zeraq swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Drake's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Drake is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Zeraq is looking to stand back up but Drake counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Zeraq .
Drake is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Drake perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Drake wants to take a breather but Zeraq is having none of it.
Drake looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Nice strikes from Drake there. #T2#
Zeraq on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Drake scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Zeraq on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Zeraq tries to get out of the position.
Drake scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Drake slips a nice elbow through Zeraq 's hands, connecting with Zeraq 's forehead.
Zeraq has hold of Drake's hands but Drake slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Drake trying to pass the guard but Zeraq defending well.
Drake slips a nice elbow through Zeraq 's hands, connecting with Zeraq 's forehead.
Drake has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Drake trying to control the action but Zeraq is working from the bottom.
Zeraq on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Zeraq is breathing heavily.
Drake is nestled in close to Zeraq , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T3#
Drake takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Drake trying to control the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drake drops an elbow to the side of Zeraq 's head.
Nice strikes from Drake there.
Zeraq on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Drake.
Zeraq taking some punishment here, with Drake in his half guard. #T4#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Drake lands a nice short elbow.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Drake lands a nice short elbow.
Drake with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Zeraq is in trouble now - Drake has advanced to mount!
Drake trying to control but Zeraq is having none of it.
Zeraq is bucking up trying to escape but Drake cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Drake landing punches.
Zeraq taking shots to the head.
Drake punishing his opponent with strikes. #ROC2#Zeraq is rocked!
Drake working the ground and pound effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Drake dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Drake connects with a right hand. Zeraq shakes it off.
Drake shoots in and drives through. Zeraq sprawls well.#TD2#
Drake shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Zeraq manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Drake passes Zeraq 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Drake trying to control the action but Zeraq is working from the bottom.
Drake lands strikes from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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. Drake connects with a nice short shot to Zeraq 's temple.
Zeraq knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Drake on the ground.
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. Drake connects with a nice short shot to Zeraq 's temple.
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. Drake connects with a nice short shot to Zeraq 's temple.
Drake is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Oh Zeraq is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Drake working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Zeraq is in trouble now - Drake has advanced to mount!
Drake in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Drake postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Zeraq out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Drake goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bobby Drake! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 04, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Serra shoots in and drives through. Zeraq sprawls well.
Zeraq tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Serra paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Serra fails with a takedown attempt.
Zeraq swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Serra checks a low kick from Zeraq .
A solid leg kick lands there for Serra.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zeraq .
Zeraq tries to clinch but Serra is having none of it.
Serra looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for BIll Serra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Serra defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zeraq .
Serra looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zeraq shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Serra as he avoids it easily. #CL#
Serra closes the distance and clinches.
Zeraq pushes off an throws an elbow but Serra leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Serra lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1##BC#
Serra breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zeraq throws a head kick but Serra moves out of range.
Serra fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Zeraq tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Serra defends well and Zeraq ends up having to push Serra into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Zeraq wants to clinch.#CL#
Serra instigates a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Serra creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Serra creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Zeraq is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Serra to keep the fight standing.
Serra unloads a knee to the mid-section. Zeraq lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Serra keeps control of Zeraq as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Serra scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Serra breaks the clinch.
Zeraq tries to clinch there but Serra circles away.
Serra lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zeraq .
Serra fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Zeraq wants to counter with a clinch but Serra pushes him away.
Serra really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Serra thuds his shin into the meat of Zeraq 's side.#T3#
Serra goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Zeraq leaves Serra with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL#
Serra darts in and clinches Zeraq up against the cage.
Serra avoiding damage as Zeraq throws knees to the body.
Serra blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Zeraq tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Zeraq is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC#
Serra breaks the clinch.
#T4#
Serra with a nice calf kick.#CL#
Serra clinches up against the cage.
Zeraq looking for a takedown.
Serra utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Serra is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Zeraq looks winded!#TD#
Serra pulls guard successfully.
Serra has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Serra is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
BIll Serra dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Serra changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zeraq tries to avoid it but Serra manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zeraq to the ground. Zeraq escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Serra shoots in for a takedown but Zeraq shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Zeraq looks for a takedown but Serra sprawls well.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Serra.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for BIll Serra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zeraq misses with a takedown attempt - Serra sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Serra throws a nice head kick!
#CL#
Serra closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Serra has Zeraq pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Zeraq manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Zeraq tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Serra's elbow.
Serra is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Zeraq gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T1#
Serra drops down looking for an ankle pick but Zeraq pulls his leg out and moves away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zeraq throws a chopping leg kick but Serra manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#CL#
Serra forces Zeraq back against the cage and clinches.
Serra changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Zeraq fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Zeraq changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Serra tries to avoid it but Zeraq manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Serra to the ground. Serra escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
BIll Serra is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Serra moves into the clinch successfully.
Zeraq swings wildly with an uppercut but Serra uses good head movement to avoid it.
BIll Serra has scored more points in the clinch so far.#TD#
Serra ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Serra no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Serra lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T2#
Serra is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SU#
Serra stands up from Zeraq 's guard - Serra perhaps looking for a knockout.
Serra dives in for a single leg takedown but Zeraq sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Serra scores with a head kick.
Serra shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zeraq looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zeraq looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Serra swats away the attempt to clinch by Zeraq .
Serra dives in and grabs Zeraq 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zeraq pushes down on Serra's head and hops out.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zeraq shoots in and drives through. Serra sprawls well.#T3#
Zeraq tries to score a power double leg takedown but Serra sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zeraq somewhat.
Serra shoots for a double leg takedown but Zeraq sprawls well. He's pushed Serra's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Zeraq works over Serra's head and body with a nice combination.
Serra looks to land a combination. Zeraq sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Serra fails with a takedown attempt.
Zeraq tries to close the distance and clinch but Serra swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Serra goes for a double leg but Zeraq avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Zeraq continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Zeraq closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES#
Serra has one foot on Zeraq 's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Serra clinches up with Zeraq and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Serra ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Serra no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Serra seems keen to control Zeraq 's posture.
Zeraq must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Serra is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Serra has Zeraq pulled in close to control his posture.
BIll Serra overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zeraq throws a strike but Serra rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
BIll Serra dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Serra instigates a clinch.
Zeraq looking to stall.
Zeraq drops down looking for an ankle pick but Serra pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Serra clinches.
Zeraq tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Serra just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Serra manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Serra is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Zeraq wants to control from the top but Serra keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Zeraq trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Serra bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zeraq 's guard. #REVR##SUB#
Serra drops back looking for a leg! Zeraq is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Zeraq manages to kick Serra off! Serra jumps back into Zeraq 's guard. #SUB#
Serra thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Serra engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Serra pushing down on Zeraq 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Serra in particular looking to stall.#SU#
Serra gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Serra shoots in looking for a takedown but Zeraq manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Serra's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Serra is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zeraq can do to turn this around?
Zeraq closes the distance and clinches up with Serra, looking for a takedown. Zeraq pushes Serra against the cage but Serra circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
BIll Serra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Zeraq .
Serra shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zeraq as he avoids it easily. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T3#
Zeraq wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Zeraq drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zeraq is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Serra lands with a short shot to the head. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Zeraq looking to slow down the pace here.#BC#
Serra breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Serra clinches with his opponent.
Zeraq is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Serra to keep the fight standing.
Zeraq stops a takedown attempt from Serra.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Serra tries for a takedown but Zeraq manages to get underhooks.
#BC#
Serra manages to break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
BIll Serra showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Serra 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... BIll Serra! |
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