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Event:
Highland 185
Date: Aug 19, 2022 |
#R1#
Koloa shoots in looking for a takedown. Zajac tries to sprawl out of it but Koloa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Zajac manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Zajac swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Koloa is defended easily by Zajac.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Koloa gets the takedown into side control.
Zajac has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T1#
Koloa working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Koloa trying to control the position but Zajac is working away.
Zajac wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Koloa is looking to take a break and control but Zajac is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Koloa lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Zajac down.
Zajac is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Koloa off and has taken his back!
Koloa manages to reverse the position and now he's in Zajac's guard. Nice work there by Koloa.
Koloa distracts Zajac with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Koloa scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Zajac is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Koloa postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Zajac looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T2#
Koloa working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Koloa lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Zajac working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Koloa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Koloa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Koloa landing with the ground and pound.
Koloa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Zajac looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Zajac looking for a guillotine here but Koloa defends easily.
Koloa looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3#
Koloa postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've been hearing that Koloa has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB2#
Zajac is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Koloa defends well.
Zajac throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #SUB2#
Zajac had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Koloa defends it easily.
Koloa keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Zajac's head.
Koloa landing some decent shots from guard.
Koloa cracks Zajac with a solid left hand.
Koloa with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Zajac has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Koloa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Koloa keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Zajac's head.
Koloa will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4#
Koloa works over Zajac with some ground and pound from guard.
Koloa controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Koloa scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Zajac had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Koloa defends it easily.#SUB2#
Zajac is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Koloa is aware though and is defending well.
Koloa has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Zajac escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Koloa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Zajac looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Koloa trying to control the position from guard on top but Zajac is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Koloa working some strikes from top position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koloa working some strikes from top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Koloa dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Koloa shoots in and drives through. Zajac sprawls well.
Koloa misses with a takedown attempt - Zajac sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Zajac changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL#
Koloa moves into the clinch.#TD#
Koloa manages to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koloa throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Koloa throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Koloa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Koloa lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T1#
Koloa pushes down on Zajac's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Koloa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zajac can do to turn this around?
Zajac trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Zajac looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Zajac has hold of Koloa's hands but Koloa slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ground and pound from Koloa.
Koloa blocks the strikes from Zajac.
Koloa scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Koloa content to control rather than advance.
Koloa working Zajac over with strikes.
Zajac is looking for a sweep. Koloa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Koloa moves into full mount! Zajac won't be happy about that! #T2#
Koloa landing strikes from the mount.
Koloa pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Koloa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Zajac is looking to escape.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koloa scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Zajac?
Koloa scoring with strikes but Zajac is staying in there.
Zajac tries to hold on but Koloa pushes him away.
Koloa working away from the top, dropping strikes.#ROC#Zajac is rocked!
Koloa lands a big shot to the head and Zajac winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Dan Koloa! |
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Event:
Highland 177
Date: Jul 22, 2022 |
#R1#
Luciano throws a jab but it's blocked by Zajac.
Luciano looks to land a right hand but Zajac moved out of range.
Zajac with the counter takedown but Luciano avoids it easily.
Luciano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zajac.
Luciano looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Luciano misses with a hook. Zajac ducked under it nicely.
Zajac moves out of range as Luciano strikes.
A little jabbing left from Zajac on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Luciano misses with a looping left.
Zajac is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Luciano misses.
And Zajac tries to counter it with a takedown but Luciano pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Luciano misses with a looping left.
A countering left hand to the body from Zajac misses.#T1#
Zajac looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Luciano swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Luciano misses with a looping left.
Nice jab there from Luciano. #KD#
Luciano lands a left and a right that send Zajac crashing to the mat, dazed. Luciano thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT#It looks like Jan Zajac has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Luciano looks to land a left hand but Zajac moved out of range nicely.
Zajac is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Luciano misses with a looping left.
Zajac tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
The fighters circling - Luciano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zajac drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Luciano defends it well.#T2#
Luciano misses with a hook. Zajac ducked under it nicely.
Zajac is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Luciano misses with a looping right.
Zajac is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Antonio Luciano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#KD#
Luciano cracks Zajac with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Zajac looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Luciano finish him?
#ROC#Zajac is rocked!
Crack! Luciano connects with the perfect overhand right and Zajac falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Luciano!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Antonio Luciano!
Antonio Luciano thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Highland 169
Date: Jun 17, 2022 |
#R1#
Zajac on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tatsumoto tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL#
Tatsumoto has closed the distance and engaged Zajac in a clinch.
Zajac tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tatsumoto just stands there and leans against the cage.
Zajac jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tatsumoto walks away with a smile on his face. Zajac gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Tatsumoto has closed the distance and engaged Zajac in a clinch.
Tatsumoto misses with a knee strike.
Tatsumoto lands an elbow inside.
Zajac tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tatsumoto just stands there and leans against the cage.
Akira Tatsumoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jan Zajac.
Zajac tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tatsumoto smiles and moves away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tatsumoto.
Tatsumoto digs a good hook to Zajac's body.
Zajac doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1#
Tatsumoto throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tatsumoto misses with a low kick.
Zajac looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tatsumoto scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL#
Tatsumoto has closed the distance and engaged Zajac in a clinch.
Tatsumoto lands with a right to the head.
A shot in the inside from Tatsumoto.
A knee to the head by Tatsumoto.
#CUT#It looks like Jan Zajac has been cut.
Tatsumoto lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Zajac fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Zajac tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tatsumoto smiles and moves away.
Tatsumoto with a nice calf kick.#T2#
An inside leg kick lands from Tatsumoto.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tatsumoto getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CL#
Tatsumoto forces Zajac back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Zajac manages to pull guard.
Tatsumoto showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Zajac has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Tatsumoto doesn't defend quickly enough and Zajac has managed to lock this one up! Can Tatsumoto escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Zajac on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jan Zajac!
During a confident post fight interview, Jan Zajac thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Highland 164
Date: May 29, 2022 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
A head kick misses from Enkhtulga.
Enkhtulga misses with a body kick.
Enkhtulga throws a head kick but Zajac moves out of range.
Zajac appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A head kick misses from Enkhtulga.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Enkhtulga throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Enkhtulga misses with a head kick.
Zajac definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Enkhtulga misses with a head kick.
Enkhtulga throws a head kick that misses.
A quick step to the side and Zajac tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Enkhtulga lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Enkhtulga tries to bum rush Zajac with a series of wild strikes but Zajac uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A quick step to the side and Zajac tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Enkhtulga looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Zajac blocks a head kick by Enkhtulga.
Zajac drops down looking for a counter takedown but Enkhtulga sprawls and moves away.#T2#
Zajac avoids the head kick by Enkhtulga.
Enkhtulga throws a nice inside leg kick.
Enkhtulga throws a head kick but Zajac moves out of range.
Zajac appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Enkhtulga pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Zajac wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zajac takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#T3#
Zajac on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Enkhtulga.
Enkhtulga throws a sloppy head kick and Zajac moves out of range easily.
Zajac swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Enkhtulga turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Enkhtulga throws a sloppy head kick and Zajac moves out of range easily. #T4#
Enkhtulga throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Zajac's head.
Enkhtulga lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Enkhtulga throws a head kick but Zajac moves out of range.
Enkhtulga lands a head kick!
#CUT2#It looks like Jan Zajac has been cut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zajac avoids the head kick by Enkhtulga.
Zajac takes a kick to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tugsbayar Enkhtulga dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jan Zajac's cut.
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#
Enkhtulga pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Enkhtulga has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A chopping leg kick lands by Enkhtulga.
Zajac avoids the head kick by Enkhtulga.
Enkhtulga misses with a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Zajac misses the target.
Tugsbayar Enkhtulga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Enkhtulga tries a head kick but it misses.
A little feinted left hand from Zajac on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Enkhtulga throws a head kick but Zajac moves out of range.
#T1#
Enkhtulga misses the shot to the body.
Enkhtulga misses with a head kick.
Zajac chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Enkhtulga can pounce on him.
Enkhtulga pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zajac attempts a counter takedown but Enkhtulga avoids it well and moves away.
Zajac stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Enkhtulga.#T2#
Enkhtulga tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zajac avoids the head kick by Enkhtulga.
Zajac appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Zajac might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Zajac moves out of range of the body kick from Enkhtulga.
It looked like Zajac wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Enkhtulga throws a head kick that misses.
Zajac feinted with a counter takedown.
Enkhtulga throws a sloppy head kick and Zajac moves out of range easily. #T3#
Enkhtulga bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A combination from Enkhtulga does no damage.
Zajac avoids the head kick by Enkhtulga.
Zajac feinted with a counter takedown.
Enkhtulga throws a head kick that misses.
Enkhtulga throws a head kick that half lands.
#T4#
A punch combination from Enkhtulga misses.
Zajac appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Enkhtulga throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Enkhtulga pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Enkhtulga.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nice body kick there by Enkhtulga.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tugsbayar Enkhtulga showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jan Zajac's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Zajac takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A counter left hand to the body from Zajac misses its target.
Enkhtulga misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Enkhtulga misses with a head kick.
Zajac swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zajac avoids a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Enkhtulga misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zajac is looking to counter punch.
Tugsbayar Enkhtulga seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A good leg kick by Enkhtulga. #T1#
A head kick misses from Enkhtulga.
Zajac chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Enkhtulga can pounce on him.
Enkhtulga tries a head kick but it misses.
Zajac was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Enkhtulga throws a head kick but Zajac moves out of range.
Enkhtulga misses with a wild combination.
Zajac half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jan Zajac has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Enkhtulga throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Zajac half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Enkhtulga scores with a head kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Enkhtulga.
Crunch! Enkhtulga slams his shin into Zajac's torso.#T3#
Zajac takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Zajac half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Enkhtulga throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Enkhtulga tries to land a leg kick but Zajac saw it coming and moves away.
Zajac throwing a counter right hand but Enkhtulga manages to avoid it.
Enkhtulga throws a push kick but Zajac slaps the foot to one side.
Zajac drops down looking for a counter takedown but Enkhtulga sprawls and moves away.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Zajac has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Enkhtulga.
Enkhtulga misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Enkhtulga connects with a high kick.
Enkhtulga throws a nice head kick!
Tugsbayar Enkhtulga 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!
Enkhtulga misses with a body kick.
Zajac is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tugsbayar Enkhtulga comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Enkhtulga 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 24:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 24:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tugsbayar Enkhtulga!
Our winner, Tugsbayar Enkhtulga, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Highland 159
Date: May 13, 2022 |
#R1#
Irwin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Zajac swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Irwin gets a clinch.
Zajac fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Zajac tries to pull guard but Irwin won't allow it.
Irwin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Zajac jumps guard but Irwin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Zajac. 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.
Irwin has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Zajac is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Irwin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Irwin dives in and grabs Zajac's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zajac pushes down on Irwin's head and hops out.
A quick step to the side and Zajac tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#TD2#
Irwin scores with a takedown into Zajac's guard.#T1#
Zajac working a defensive guard but Irwin passes into half guard.
Zajac gets full guard.
Zajac trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Zajac throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #SUB#
Zajac throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Zajac throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Zajac might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Irwin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
A lull in the action here as Irwin stalls from top position.#T2#
It looks like Irwin might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Irwin is continuing to stall.
Zajac is trying to control Irwin's posture but Irwin avoids it.
Irwin wants to control but Zajac is keeping him busy.
Irwin wants to control for a moment but Zajac uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Zajac flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#T3#
Zajac won't allow Irwin to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zajac missing with punches from the bottom.
#SUB#
Zajac actively working from the bottom here.
Irwin is looking to take a break and control but Zajac is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zajac tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SUB2#
Irwin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zajac is just riding it out for now. Irwin eventually gives up the hold.
Irwin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zajac does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Irwin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zajac defends it nicely.
Zajac changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Irwin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zajac's waist but Zajac gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Irwin off to one side.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Irwin dives in for a single leg takedown but Zajac sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Zajac feinted with a counter takedown.
Irwin darts in trying to clinch#TD#
and Zajac counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Zajac.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Shaun Irwin will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Irwin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zajac as he avoids it easily.
Zajac tries to counter with a takedown but Irwin is quick to defend against it.
Irwin dives in and grabs Zajac's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zajac pushes down on Irwin's head and hops out.#TD2#
Irwin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Zajac trying to control here.
Zajac is looking for a sweep. Irwin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Irwin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zajac is looking to control Irwin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Zajac avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zajac moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Irwin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1##SUB#
Zajac is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Zajac 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.#SUB#
Zajac is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Irwin frees his head nicely. Oh but Zajac has switched to an armbar! Irwin is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Jan Zajac!
A victorious Jan Zajac thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Shaun Irwin was interviewed post fight and said 'I would say that he is the better fighter, but I would be lying.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 20, 2022 |
#R1#
Emilshenko tries to clinch up.
It looked like Zajac was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Emilshenko.
Zajac could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Emilshenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zajac is looking to counter punch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Emilshenko or perhaps it was just good defense by Zajac, which made it look bad.
Zajac moves out of range of the body kick.
It looked like Zajac wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Emilshenko throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Zajac decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Emilshenko's guard.
Emilshenko is looking to stand back up but Zajac counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Emilshenko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVB#
Emilshenko really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zajac. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Emilshenko missing with punches from the bottom.
#SUB#
Zajac is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T1##SUB#
Zajac seems to be working for a kimura but Emilshenko defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Emilshenko is looking to control Zajac's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Emilshenko avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Zajac is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Zajac is working for a kimura but Emilshenko is defending it quite comfortably.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Emilshenko looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Zajac is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Emilshenko sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Zajac is trying for a kimura here. Emilshenko looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Zajac wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jan Zajac! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 18, 2022 |
#R1#
Zajac fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Baal misses with a few strikes there.
Zajac is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Baal throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#TD2#
Zajac gets the takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Zajac tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Zajac has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Zajac has eaten all the pies!
Zajac is looking to take a break and control but Baal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!#T1##SUB2#
Zajac looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Zajac wants to lay and pray for a moment but Baal keeps working. #SUB2#
Zajac is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Baal is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2##SUB2#
Zajac working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Zajac has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Baal is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Zajac yanks on the arm and Baal is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Zajac.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jan Zajac! |
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