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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 06, 2022 |
#R1#
Johns slaps away a takedown attempt from Tan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Johns with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Johns as he jumps to the side. #CL#
Johns clinches up against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Johns. #CUT#It looks like Big Zac Tan has been cut.
Johns lands a knee to the body.
Johns taking a breather.#TD#
Johns has picked Tan up - he's going for a ride! Johns dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#SUB#
Johns maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Tan could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Johns has cracked it and Tan is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Johns!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Don Johns!
Big Zac Tan spoke after the fight, saying 'Well yea, he fought better than me. I need to work harder in the gym and er ya, get better.'. |
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Event:
Highland 102
Date: Oct 29, 2021 |
#R1#
Saigon lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Saigon. #TD#
Tan shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Saigon's guard.
Tan won't allow Saigon to sweep him here.
Tan won't allow Saigon to get back to his feet.
Tan is looking to work some ground and pound but Saigon has wrist control.
Tan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tan content to stall in guard here.
Saigon is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Tan trying to control the position from guard on top but Saigon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saigon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saigon managing to control the position.
Tan sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tan throws a strike but Saigon rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T1#
Tan looking for a sweep. Not yet Tan, not yet.
Tan is looking to sweep but instead, Saigon has passed into half guard.
#SUB2#
Saigon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Saigon wants to stand up but Tan has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Saigon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tan keeps working.
Saigon prevents Tan from improving his position.
Tan is trying to control but Saigon passes into side control!
#T2#
Saigon in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Tan is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Saigon off and has taken his back!
Tan throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Saigon wants to control his opponent's hands but Tan gets his hands free.
Tan missing with strikes.
Tan is working the ground and pound. Can Saigon escape?
A lull in the action here.
Tan lands a shot to the body.
Saigon avoids the strikes from Tan.
Tan is trying to stick to Saigon's back but Saigon is turning into Tan. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Tan's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Saigon.
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!
Tan tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Saigon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Saigon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tan looking for a sweep. Not yet Tan, not yet.
Tan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tan trying to strike off his back.
Saigon stopping the sweep attempt from Tan.
Tan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Saigon stays in close to Tan's body and controls the position. #SU2#
Saigon stands up and waves to Tan to follow him. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Saigon listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Saigon's corner calls for a 1-2. Saigon obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tan jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Saigon connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tan tries for a takedown but Saigon circles away easily
and Saigon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Saigon lands with a nice combination. Tan backs away looking to recover.
Saigon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tan at a distance.
Saigon tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Saigon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Saigon dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Saigon throws a shot to the body.
Saigon scores with a jab to the body.
Tan tries for a takedown but Saigon circles away easily
and Saigon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Saigon lands the left hand.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Saigon!
Saigon's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Saigon duly obliges. #ROC2#Tan is rocked!
Big Zac Tan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tan looks for a takedown but Saigon sprawls well.
Tan shoots in and drives through. Saigon sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Big Zac Tan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saigon scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Saigon moves out of range of the leg kick from Tan.
Saigon throws a series of strikes that have Tan backpedaling.
Oh Tan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tan looks up at the clock. Bad move! Saigon lands a right hand from hell, dropping Tan. Saigon pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Saigon!
A less than humble Johnny Saigon misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Big Zac Tan spoke after the fight, saying 'Well yea, he fought better than me. I need to work harder in the gym and er ya, get better.'. |
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Event:
The Island Season 12, 205 lbs, Round 1
Date: Aug 22, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Tan closes the distance and clinches.
Tan prevents a body shot from Driver.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Driver. #BC#
Driver breaks from the clinch.
Tan with a poor takedown
letting Driver counter with a right hand.
Tan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Driver counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tan shoots and misses
and Driver counters with a stiff right hand.
Philip Driver has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big Zac Tan.
Tan throws a leg kick that is checked
and Driver counters with a nice body shot. #KD#
Driver sends Tan crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Driver is motioning to the referee to let Tan up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Tan is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Driver counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Tan out cold! What a finish! Driver is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Philip Driver!
After winning the bout, Philip Driver thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Big Zac Tan was interviewed post fight and said 'Well yea, he fought better than me. I need to work harder in the gym and er ya, get better.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 03, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Tan fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Pedersen sprawls well initially but Tan persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Tan scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Tan winds up and cracks Pedersen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Tan trying to control the pace.
Pedersen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Pedersen controlling the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pedersen can do anything to dispel that myth.
Pedersen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tan.
Pedersen keeping moving, preventing Tan from controlling successfully.
Tan tries to free his leg and advance position but Pedersen is retaining full guard.
Our spies down at at Cozad The Island inform us that Pedersen has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Tan being controlled here momentarily.
Tan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pedersen keeping moving, preventing Tan from controlling successfully.
Tan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tan trying to control the position from guard on top but Pedersen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Tan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tan wants to control from the top but Pedersen keeps moving.
Tan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pedersen has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Tan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Pedersen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Pedersen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Pedersen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tan's guard. #REVB#
Tan has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Pedersen content to stall in guard here.
Tan will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Tan 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.#T2#
Pedersen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#SUB#
Tan is looking to cinch up a triangle. Pedersen throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Tan's body to avoid the submission. Tan has instead reached around Pedersen's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Tan arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Big Zac Tan!
As Big Zac Tan got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I was the better fighter out there tonight and the result reflects that. I just want to thank my sponsors and my fans for everything. and er ur next. '. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 23, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Tsubekov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Tsubekov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB2#
Tsubekov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tsubekov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Tan has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Tan tries to bench press Tsubekov off him but Tsubekov keeps the position.
Tan looks to move to half guard but instead Tsubekov has passed into mount! Damn!#SUB2#
Tsubekov looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Tan is desperately trying to improve his position but Tsubekov has a good base and remains in mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Tsubekov looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Tan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Tsubekov is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Tan can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Tan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tan tries to get out of the position.#T1#
Tsubekov controlling his opponent. #SUB2#
Tsubekov has hold of Tan's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Tan manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#SUB2#
Tsubekov is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Tan has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Tan!
Tsubekov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Tsubekov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tan looking to sit in guard and control but Tsubekov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Tan keeping moving, preventing Tsubekov from controlling successfully. #T2#
Tan trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Tsubekov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Tan dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Tsubekov trying to control the position.
Tan trying to control but Tsubekov is working from the bottom.
Tan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tsubekov's head.#SUB2#
Tsubekov has his foot on Tan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tan works his way back into a safe position though.
Tan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Tsubekov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tsubekov's head.
Tsubekov wants to sweep but no luck.
Tan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
Tan wants to control from the top but Tsubekov keeps moving.
Tan preventing the sweep.
Tsubekov keeping full guard, as Tan tries to pass.
Tan wants to control from the top but Tsubekov keeps moving.
Tan landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Tan is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Tsubekov has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Tan is looking to defend but Tsubekov has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Tan! Tsubekov pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Tan taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rustam Tsubekov!
In defeat, Big Zac Tan stepped up to the mic, saying 'Well yea, he fought better than me. I need to work harder in the gym and er ya, get better.'. |
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Event:
Highland 79
Date: Jul 15, 2021 |
#R1#
Tan avoids the body shot from Driver.
Tan tries to bum rush Driver with a series of wild strikes but Driver uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Driver displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Tan with a poor takedown
and Tan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Driver plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Tan to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Tan just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Philip Driver!
After winning the bout, Philip Driver thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Big Zac Tan stepped up to the mic, saying 'Well yea, he fought better than me. I need to work harder in the gym and er ya, get better.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 09, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Rennid gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Tan looking to pass the guard.
Tan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tan postures up and lands a big shot to Rennid's brow.
Tan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tan throws a big right hand that misses.
Tan is stalling in the full guard.
Rennid has momentary wrist control but Tan slips an elbow through the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tan controlling from the top position.
Tan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rennid's head.#T1#
Tan is in close to Rennid's body, working some short punches and elbows.#CUT2#It looks like Anigav Rennid has been cut.
Tan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Tan landing some decent shots from guard.
Tan stays in close to Rennid's body and controls the position.
Tan cracks Rennid with a solid left hand.
Rennid will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rennid works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tan stands up over Rennid, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Tan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rennid is breathing heavily.
Tan postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Rennid covers up, he's hurt! Tan keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Tan and the ref steps in to end the fight! Tan can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Big Zac Tan!
An intense looking Big Zac Tan took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I was the better fighter out there tonight and the result reflects that. I just want to thank my sponsors and my fans for everything. and er ur next. '. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 30, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Tan darts in and clinches Aldas up against the cage.
Aldas has had enough of the clinch but Tan keeps him there for the moment.#TD#
Tan turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Tan manages to end up in side control.
Tan in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Check out the look on Tan's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Tan cracks Aldas with a big right hand but Aldas just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aldas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tan moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Tan working the ground and pound but Aldas is defending the strikes.
Tan cracks Aldas with a big right hand but Aldas just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Aldas defending against the ground and pound.
Tan is working Aldas over with some ground and pound from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tan is putting a hurting on Aldas here, landing some big shots from side control.
Tan advances nicely into full mount.
Tan landing strikes, looking to finish! #T1#
Tan landing strikes from the mount.
Aldas takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Tan lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Aldas hang on?#ROC#Aldas is rocked!
Tan lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Aldas hang on?
Aldas is still in real trouble! Can Tan finish him?
Tan lands with some strikes.
Tan cracks Aldas with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Tan lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Aldas looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tan lands a big elbow - Aldas is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Aldas is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Big Zac Tan!
Post fight, Big Zac Tan stared into the camera and said 'I was the better fighter out there tonight and the result reflects that. I just want to thank my sponsors and my fans for everything. and er ur next. '. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 26, 2021 |
#R1#
Christenson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#TD2#
Christenson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Tan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tan lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Christenson trying to control the position.
Christenson being controlled here, momentarily.
Tan distracts Christenson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Tan with a nice head shot there.
Tan stays in close to Christenson's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Christenson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Christenson is breathing heavily.
Tan is in close to Christenson's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T1#
Tan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tan scoring with some ground and pound. #ROC2#Christenson is rocked!
Tan pushing down on Christenson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Oh Christenson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Christenson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tan on the ground.
Tan lands strikes from half guard.
Tan controlling the position here and throwing strikes from the top. Nice elbow lands there... and another... and another... oh, Christenson is out! Tan gets to his feet and admires his work - nice finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Big Zac Tan!
Post fight, Big Zac Tan stared into the camera and said 'I was the better fighter out there tonight and the result reflects that. I just want to thank my sponsors and my fans for everything. and er ur next. '. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 22, 2021 |
#R1#
Aerts uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#TD#
Tan bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Tan is staying tight to Aerts's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Tan advances nicely into full mount.
Tan controlling from mount.
Tan seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Aerts for as long as he can get away with.#T1#
Aerts really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Tan controlling from the full mount. #T2#
Tan's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aerts really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Tan controlling his opponent.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tan has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Aerts keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Tan controlling the pace for now. #T3#
Tan continues to stall.
Aerts keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Tan controlling the position easily from mount.
More hug and hope from Tan.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Big Zac Tan dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Tan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A lazy left from Aerts finds it's target.
Aerts fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#TD#
Tan shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Aerts is trying to defend but Tan finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Tan passes to full mount!
Tan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aerts is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tan content just to control the position here. #T1#
Aerts wants to control but Tan is having none of it.
Tan controlling from mount.
Big Zac Tan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Further stalling from Tan.
Aerts is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Aerts really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Tan looking to control and managing it successfully.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Tan.#T3#
Aerts can't escape the position.
Tan controlling from mount.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Tan is stinking the place up with his stalling.#T4#
Aerts is in all sorts of trouble here.
Tan controlling from mount.
Tan prevents Aerts from getting the reversal.
Tan content just to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aerts is working to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Big Zac Tan dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Tan throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Aerts tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tan is in Aerts's guard.
Aerts can't keep his opponent in guard - Tan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Tan is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Tan continues to hold on tight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tan passes to side control. #T1#
Tan staying calm.
Tan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aerts can do to turn this around?
You can see the frustration on Aerts's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tan remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tan has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Aerts!
Tan controlling from mount. #T3#
Aerts really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Tan looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rien Aerts has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Aerts is working to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tan controlling the pace for now.
Big Zac Tan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Big Zac Tan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tan, 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 30:26
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:26
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Big Zac Tan!
Big Zac Tan took some time post fight to say the following; 'I was the better fighter out there tonight and the result reflects that. I just want to thank my sponsors and my fans for everything. and er ur next. '. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 19, 2021 |
#R1##KD2#
Oooooh!!! Tan has knocked Vandenboss down with a huge combo! Tan steps away and waves a wobbly Vandenboss back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Vandenboss is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Devin Vandenboss has been cut.
Tan dives in and grabs Vandenboss's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vandenboss pushes down on Tan's head and hops out.
Oh Vandenboss is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tan tries to clinch but Vandenboss is having none of it.
Vandenboss seems to have got his legs back now.
Vandenboss could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#CL2#
Tan has managed to clinch.
Vandenboss goes for a takedown attempt but Tan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Vandenboss looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vandenboss with a poor takedown #TD2#
and Tan counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tan has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Vandenboss is proving hard to escape from.
Tan slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Vandenboss.
Tan uses his free foot to push down on Vandenboss's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Vandenboss. #T1#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Tan cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Tan controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Tan is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Vandenboss has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Tan controlling the position easily from mount. #T2##SUB2#
Tan jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Vandenboss is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Vandenboss and Tan has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
You can see the frustration on Vandenboss's face as Tan controls the position.
Tan advances to full mount.
Tan moves to take his opponent's back. #T3#
Tan biding his time, looking for the opening.
Vandenboss rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Vandenboss keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tan looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Vandenboss with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Vandenboss on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Vandenboss tries to get out of the position.
Vandenboss misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Vandenboss is trying to control but can't.
Tan controlling the pace. #T4#
Tan wants to pass to mount but Vandenboss is defending the position.
Tan content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Tan's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tan takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Big Zac Tan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Devin Vandenboss's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Vandenboss shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tan pinned against the cage. Tan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL#
Vandenboss closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Tan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tan has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Tan closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Tan breaks from the clinch.
#TD2#
Tan closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Vandenboss's guard.#T1##SUB#
Vandenboss has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Tan is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Vandenboss.
Vandenboss tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tan laying and praying for a moment but Vandenboss takes advantage and regains half guard.
Tan winds up and cracks Vandenboss with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Tan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T2#
Tan takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB2#
Tan seems to be working for a kimura but Vandenboss defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Tan is working for a submission of some sort.
Vandenboss is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tan stalling.
Tan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Vandenboss has hold of Tan's hands but Tan slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB2#
Tan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vandenboss is just riding it out for now. Tan eventually gives up the hold.
Tan is thwarting Vandenboss's attempts to control the position.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Vandenboss is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tan stalling.
Tan wants to pass the guard but Vandenboss is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tan is controlling the pace.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Big Zac Tan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Devin Vandenboss's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Tan fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Vandenboss sprawls well initially but Tan persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Vandenboss pushes Tan off but Tan dives into side control.
Tan passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Vandenboss!
Vandenboss is looking to improve his position but Tan isn't that keen on the idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tan lands a couple of good shots and Vandenboss has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Good control from Tan.#T1#
Tan throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Vandenboss!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Tan controlling the positon.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tan landing with strikes.
Vandenboss is taking damage to the body and head.
Tan doesn't have the hooks in and Vandenboss manages to turn into his guard.
Big Zac Tan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tan trying to control the position here.
More stalling from Tan.#T3##SUB2#
Tan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vandenboss trying to control but Tan is working from the bottom. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tan lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
Vandenboss postures up.
Tan is controlling Vandenboss's posture.
Vandenboss showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Vandenboss trying to control but Tan is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Devin Vandenboss has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Big Zac Tan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Big Zac Tan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tan 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Big Zac Tan!
Post fight, Big Zac Tan stared into the camera and said 'I was the better fighter out there tonight and the result reflects that. I just want to thank my sponsors and my fans for everything. and er ur next. '.
Devin Vandenboss was interviewed post fight and said 'A loss is humbling. It makes you realize that nobody is invincible no matter how hard they train. But i'll keep training hard and even though I might not become invincible, I will become unbeatable! I will be back and I will Win!'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 16, 2021 |
#R1#
Tan keeps the fight on the outside.#TD#
Tan shoots in and bounces Jones off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Jones looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Tan passes into half guard.
Tan has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB#
Tan has control of Jones's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Jones regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#SUB#
Tan has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Jones is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Big Zac Tan!
In his post fight interview, Big Zac Tan gave a big smile as he said 'I was the better fighter out there tonight and the result reflects that. I just want to thank my sponsors and my fans for everything. and er ur next. '. |
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