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Event:
HFC 30: Nuorempi vs Real
Date: Sep 01, 2022 |
#R1#
Sly throws a body punch but Zajac moves out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Zajac has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Sly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zajac was well out of range. Poor timing from Sly.
Sly tries to clinch but Zajac is having none of it.
Zajac feinted with a counter takedown.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sly has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Zajac keeps the fight on the outside.
Sly getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Zajac walks into a jab.
Zajac displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sly throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zajac slips a jab from Sly.
Sly tries to clinch up.
Zajac keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
Sly lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sly scores with a nice head shot.
Zajac's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sly connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Zajac scrambles back to his feet.
Zajac dodges the punch combination from Sly.
Sly throws an overhand right that lands on Zajac's shoulder, as Zajac tries to avoid the shot.
Sly thuds a left hand into Zajac's body.
Sly tries to clinch but Zajac is having none of it.
Sly is looking to clinch but Zajac is avoiding it.
Sly fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T2#
Zajac avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A left and a right from Sly both land. Nice combination. #CUT2#It looks like Aace Zajac has been cut.
Sly tries to clinch but Zajac moves out of range.
Zajac appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Zajac slips a jab from Sly.
Zajac steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sly closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Sly misses with a jab to the body
#TD#
and Zajac counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Zajac throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Sly looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Zajac is thwarting Sly's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Zajac slips a nice elbow through Sly's hands, connecting with Sly's forehead.
Zajac seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sly does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Sly wants to control but Zajac is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Zajac missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Zajac is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Zajac thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sly's head.
Sly trying to get back to full guard but Zajac takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Zajac working the ground and pound effectively.
#T4#
Zajac controlling the position easily from mount.
Zajac cracks Sly with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Zajac landing strikes, looking to finish!
Zajac trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sly is bucking up trying to escape but Zajac cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zajac landing strikes from the mount.#ROC#Sly is rocked!
Zajac with a couple of short strikes.
Sly is still in real trouble! Can Zajac finish him?
Zajac connects with a bit shot that sees Sly covering up! More strikes from Zajac and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Zajac is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aace Zajac!
In his post fight interview, Aace Zajac started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
HFC 19: Neich vs Elkins
Date: Jul 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Fransisco takes a swing at Zajac's ribcage but misses.
Zajac changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Fransisco swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD2#
and Zajac counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fransisco wants to stand up but Zajac is controlling him.
Zajac trying to control the position from guard on top but Fransisco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zajac stops Fransisco from standing up.
Fransisco avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fransisco avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zajac has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zajac throws a big right hand that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Zajac's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Zajac working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fransisco wants to stand and escape but Zajac is having none of it.
Zajac working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fransisco 's head.#T1#
Fransisco wants to stand but Zajac is controlling the position.
Fransisco has momentary wrist control but Zajac slips an elbow through the middle.
Zajac stops Fransisco from standing up.
Zajac is in close to Fransisco 's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Zajac slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Zajac's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Zajac throws a strike but Fransisco rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Zajac lands with a heel strike from the guard.
Fransisco tries to stand but Zajac is controlling from the bottom.
Fransisco being controlled here momentarily. #T2#
Fransisco tries to stand but Zajac is controlling from the bottom.
Zajac striking off his back but it's not causing Fransisco any problems.
Zajac is looking to sweep but instead, Fransisco has passed into half guard.
Zajac gets back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Zajac trying to keep a closed guard but Fransisco is proving a slippery customer.
Fransisco stopping the sweep attempt from Zajac.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zajac is on top in guard.
#REVB##T3#
Zajac trying to control the position from guard on top but Fransisco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zajac in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fransisco is looking to stand up but Zajac isn't so interested in that idea.
Zajac is looking to work some ground and pound but Fransisco has wrist control.
Fransisco wants to stand and escape but Zajac is having none of it.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Fransisco throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Zajac counters with a shoot takedown. Fransisco fights it but they end up in guard. #T4#
Fransisco wants to stand and escape but Zajac is having none of it.
Fransisco looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Zajac's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Zajac wants to control from the top but Fransisco keeps moving.
Zajac is in close to Fransisco 's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fransisco will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zajac won't allow Fransisco to get back to his feet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Zajac lands a couple of elbows.
Zajac trying to control the position from guard on top but Fransisco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aace Zajac dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Fransisco throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Zajac decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fransisco 's guard.
Fransisco wants to stand but Zajac is controlling the position.
Zajac working some strikes from top position.
Zajac is in close to Fransisco 's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Zajac working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fransisco 's head.
Fransisco is looking to stand up but Zajac isn't so interested in that idea.
Zajac keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fransisco 's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zajac lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#ES#
Fransisco pushes Zajac off and gets back to his feet.
Fransisco scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#T1#
Fransisco throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fransisco lands with a good body shot.
Gabriel Fransisco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fransisco lands a nice looking kick to the body. Zajac takes a step back to recover.
Zajac uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fransisco .
Fransisco throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fransisco lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zajac circles away quickly and effectively.#T2#
Fransisco throws out a powerful jab.
Fransisco misses with a head kick.
Fransisco scores with a three punch combo!
Zajac showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fransisco .
Fransisco lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#T3#
Fransisco lands with a right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Fransisco . That snapped Zajac's head back.
Fransisco misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zajac.
A countering left hand to the body from Zajac misses.
Fransisco misses with a head kick.
Zajac doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Fransisco lands a body shot.
Gabriel Fransisco is winning the standup battle so far.
Zajac is breathing heavily.
Fransisco misses the body punch #TD2#
and Zajac counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Zajac throws a big right hand that misses.
Fransisco wants to get back to his feet but Zajac is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Zajac trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
Fransisco is wriggling around but Zajac manages to pass to half guard.
Fransisco is trying to stand up here but Zajac is controlling him well.
Zajac lands with a punch from half guard.
Zajac scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ground and pound from Zajac.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ground and pound from Zajac.
Fransisco looks like he's trying to stand up.
Zajac is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Zajac 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Fransisco dominated that second round.
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#
Fransisco just misses with a punch to the body.
Zajac moves out of range of the body kick from Fransisco .
Fransisco misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zajac.
Zajac now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Zajac takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fransisco scores with a three punch combo!
Fransisco tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fransisco works over Zajac's head and body with a nice combination.#ROC#Zajac is rocked!
Fransisco is looking to wear down Zajac with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Fransisco throws a pinpoint strike between Zajac's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Zajac crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Fransisco scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gabriel Fransisco !
Aace Zajac spoke after the fight, saying 'I am white belt minded, you can always get better. Once you think you’re good, you’re in for a rude awakening.'. |
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Event:
HFC 14: Nimjal vs Charles
Date: Jul 07, 2022 |
#R1#
Conealy shoots in for a double leg but Zajac sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Conealy dives in and grabs Zajac's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zajac pushes down on Conealy's head and hops out.
Zajac swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Conealy shoots and misses
and Zajac counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Aace Zajac has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alair Conealy.
Conealy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL2#
Conealy clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conealy is trying to push Zajac away but Zajac has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD#
Zajac gets control of Conealy's arms and successfully pulls guard. Zajac will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Conealy is looking to stand up but Zajac won't let him. #T1#
Zajac wants to sweep but no luck.
Zajac doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Conealy trying to control but Zajac is working from the bottom.
Zajac is trying to control the position from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zajac is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Conealy 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.
Conealy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Conealy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zajac is one step ahead there. #T2#
Zajac postures up in Conealy's guard and throws a big left but Conealy blocks it.
Zajac postures up.
Zajac lands a couple of digs.
Zajac controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Conealy keeping moving, preventing Zajac from controlling successfully.
Zajac working some strikes from top position.#CUT#It looks like Alair Conealy has been cut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zajac connects with a couple of short punches.#CUT#That has opened up Alair Conealy's cut even more.
Zajac trying to control but Conealy is working from the bottom. #T3#
Zajac throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zajac keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Conealy's head.#ROC#Conealy is rocked!#CUT#Alair Conealy's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Alair Conealy's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Aace Zajac!
A less than humble Aace Zajac misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
HFC 2: Ramsay vs Keown
Date: May 14, 2022 |
#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ilmarinen.
Zajac appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ilmarinen tries to clinch but Zajac is having none of it.
Zajac swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ilmarinen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ilmarinen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Zajac is able to avoid easily.#CL2#
Ilmarinen darts in and clinches Zajac up against the cage.
Ilmarinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ilmarinen misses with the head strike.
Zajac tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ilmarinen smiles and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ilmarinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zajac's elbow. #T1#
Ilmarinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ilmarinen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Zajac blocks it with crossed arms.
Zajac avoiding damage as Ilmarinen throws knees to the body.
Zajac tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Zajac is trying to pull guard but Ilmarinen has him pressed against the cage.
I was talking to Zajac's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aace Zajac. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zajac fails to pull guard.
#TD2#
Ilmarinen has hold of one of Zajac's legs. Zajac is fighting the takedown attempt but Ilmarinen gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zajac trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Ilmarinen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Zajac's head.
Ilmarinen won't allow Zajac to sweep him here.
Ilmarinen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ilmarinen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zajac swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zajac seems keen to control Ilmarinen's posture.#T2#
Ilmarinen wants to control from the top but Zajac keeps moving.
Ilmarinen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zajac wants to sweep but no luck.
Ilmarinen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ilmarinen trying to control but Zajac is working from the bottom.
Zajac on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Zajac tries to get out of the position.
Ilmarinen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Zajac looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zajac 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#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ilmarinen trying to hold on to Zajac's head to control him but Zajac postures up.
#T3#
Zajac throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ilmarinen to regain full guard.
Zajac slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen trying to hold on to Zajac's head to control him but Zajac postures up.
Zajac prevents Ilmarinen from improving his position.
Ground and pound from Zajac.
Zajac thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ilmarinen's head.
Zajac missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ilmarinen trying to hold on to Zajac's head to control him but Zajac postures up.
Ilmarinen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Zajac not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ilmarinen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Zajac postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ilmarinen trying to control the position.
Zajac 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.
Ilmarinen keeping moving, preventing Zajac from controlling successfully.
Zajac working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ilmarinen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zajac is one step ahead there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ilmarinen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Ilmarinen 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#
A big left from Ilmarinen misses.
Ilmarinen cracks Zajac with an open hand slap.
Ilmarinen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ilmarinen pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD2#
Ilmarinen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ilmarinen winds up and cracks Zajac with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Zajac is looking for a sweep. Ilmarinen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zajac gets full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ilmarinen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ilmarinen stands up over Zajac, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ilmarinen postures up in Zajac's guard and throws a big left but Zajac blocks it.
Ilmarinen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ilmarinen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T1#
Ilmarinen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Zajac keeping moving, preventing Ilmarinen from controlling successfully.
Zajac striking from the bottom here.
Ilmarinen lands a couple of elbows.
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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ilmarinen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Zajac might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ilmarinen is in close to Zajac's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zajac trying to strike off his back.
Ilmarinen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Zajac's head.
Ilmarinen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #ROC2#Zajac is rocked!
Ilmarinen loads up on a big left hand. Zajac felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Ilmarinen looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Zajac can't hide his disappointment, as Ilmarinen celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anton Ilmarinen!
The defeated Aace Zajac had this to say: 'I am white belt minded, you can always get better. Once you think you’re good, you’re in for a rude awakening.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 10, 2022 |
#R1#
Tricks shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zajac but Zajac pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Zajac misses with a body shot.
Tricks will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zajac swings for the body but Tricks moves out of range.
Zajac throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tricks counters with an inside leg kick.
Zajac throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zajac misses with a body shot.
Zajac throws a body punch but Tricks moves out of range.
Tricks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tricks wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zajac ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tricks moves away.
Tricks doesn't manage to clinch there - Zajac circles away.
#CL2#
Tricks closes the distance and pushes Zajac back into the cage.
Tricks wants a takedown but no success here.
#T1#
Tricks is trying to stall.
Tricks tries to stall but Zajac uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#TD2#
Tricks has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Zajac regains guard immediately.
Zajac is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Zajac will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Zajac manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tricks manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Tricks being controlled here, momentarily.
Zajac might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Zajac landing some decent shots from guard.
Zajac throws a big right hand that misses.
Tricks 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.
Zajac working some strikes from top position.
Zajac controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Zajac chips away with some ground and pound.
Zajac is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Tricks is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zajac defends well.
Zajac stands up over Tricks, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T3#
Zajac scoring with some ground and pound.
Zajac distracts Tricks with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Zajac is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Zajac could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Zajac is stalling in the full guard.
Zajac throwing strikes from guard but Tricks blocks nicely.
Zajac scoring with punches to the head and body.
Zajac working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Zajac chips away with some ground and pound.
Zajac postures up and lands a big shot to Tricks's brow.
Zajac postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T4#
Zajac is in close to Tricks's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Zajac cracks Tricks with a solid left hand.
Zajac lands a couple of digs.
Zajac lands a couple of digs.
Zajac with a nice head shot there.
Zajac lands a couple of elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Zajac's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Zajac works over Tricks with some ground and pound from guard.
Zajac lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Zajac working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tricks's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zajac postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Zajac postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tricks is trying to keep Zajac in close.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aace Zajac dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Tricks throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Zajac counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Zajac is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tricks can do to turn this around?
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Zajac's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Zajac scoring with some ground and pound.
Zajac lands a couple of elbows.
Zajac not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Zajac is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Zajac with a nice head shot there.
Zajac with a nice head shot there.
Zajac chips away with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zajac lands a couple of elbows.
Tricks doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Zajac works over Tricks with some ground and pound from guard.
Zajac 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.
Zajac looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Zajac scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Zajac chips away with some ground and pound.
Zajac postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Zajac stands up over Tricks, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Zajac postures up and lands a big shot to Tricks's brow.
Zajac landing with the ground and pound.
Zajac working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Zajac's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Zajac stands up over Tricks, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T2#
Zajac is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Zajac is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Zajac makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Zajac working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Zajac slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Zajac lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Zajac throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tricks works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zajac chips away with some ground and pound.
Tricks is trying to control the position but Zajac postures up.
Zajac keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tricks's head.
Zajac working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tricks's head.
Zajac landing with the ground and pound.
Tricks has momentary wrist control but Zajac slips an elbow through the middle.#T3#
Zajac lands a couple of digs.
Zajac scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Zajac chips away with some ground and pound.
Zajac scoring with some ground and pound.
Zajac connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tricks wants to stand up but Zajac is controlling him.
Zajac lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Zajac's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tricks working a defensive guard here.
Zajac keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tricks's head.#T4#
Zajac working some strikes from top position.
Aace Zajac overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zajac is working Tricks over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Zajac working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Zajac scoring with some ground and pound.
Zajac with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Zajac is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Zajac with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Zajac passes into half guard.
Tricks is trying to get back to full guard.
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. Zajac connects with a nice short shot to Tricks's temple.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aace Zajac dominated that second round.
That's time! Zajac's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Tricks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zajac.
And Tricks responds with a good body kick, but Zajac manages to step out the way in time.
Tricks tries to close the distance and clinch but Zajac swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zajac looks to throw the jab but Tricks is out of range.
Zajac throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aace Zajac seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zajac fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Zajac swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zajac fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tricks manages to avoid it.
Tricks misses with a head kick.
Tricks avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tricks is looking to clinch.
Tricks tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A quick step to the side and Zajac tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zajac looks to throw the jab but Tricks is out of range.
Tricks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zajac.
Zajac misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tricks.
Zajac just misses with a punch to the body.
Tricks avoids the body shot from Zajac.
Tricks wants to counter with a clinch but Zajac pushes him away.#T1#
Tricks tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zajac swivels and escapes.
Tricks is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zajac sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tricks fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Zajac checks it well.
A big left from Zajac misses.
Zajac looks to score with a jab to the body but Tricks is just out of range.
Zajac loads up on a big right hand but Tricks slips the punch.
Zajac swings for the body but Tricks moves out of range.
Tricks throws a counter combo.
Zajac throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zajac throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tricks shoots in but Zajac avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Aace Zajac has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trae Tricks.
Tricks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tricks tries to clinch but Zajac is having none of it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zajac. Tricks does a little dance to reset his feet.
Trae Tricks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Zajac fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tricks manages to avoid it.
Tricks fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zajac changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nice sprawl there from Zajac as Tricks shoots in.
Tricks closes the distance and clinches up with Zajac, looking for a takedown. Tricks pushes Zajac against the cage but Zajac circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tricks wants to clinch.
Tricks tries to clinch up.
Zajac swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Zajac swings for the body but Tricks moves out of range.
And Tricks tries to counter it with a takedown but Zajac pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Aace Zajac is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zajac takes a swing at Tricks's ribcage but misses.
Sloppy strikes from Tricks. Those never looked like landing.
Tricks is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zajac sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Zajac misses the shot to the body.
Zajac is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Tricks's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Zajac throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T3#
Zajac just misses with a punch to the body.
Tricks lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Zajac has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Tricks goes for a double leg but Zajac avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Zajac continues to drive forward.
Zajac stuffs the takedown attempt from Tricks. Tricks gets slowly back to his feet.
Tricks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zajac just misses with a punch to the body.
Zajac throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zajac displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tricks.
Zajac was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Zajac throws a body shot but no joy.
Tricks uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zajac.
Tricks tries to land a leg kick but Zajac saw it coming and moves away.
Tricks looks for a takedown but Zajac sprawls well.#T4#
Tricks shoots for a double leg takedown but Zajac sprawls well. He's pushed Tricks's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tricks moves in looking to clinch but Zajac pushes him off.
Tricks tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zajac swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tricks avoids the body shot from Zajac.
Zajac throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tricks throws a big shot that misses.
Zajac was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tricks tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zajac swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zajac throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tricks throws a head kick that misses.
Tricks looks to score with a jab to the body but Zajac is just out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zajac looks to score with a jab to the body but Tricks is just out of range.
Zajac defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tricks.
Trae Tricks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aace Zajac is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zajac showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tricks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aace Zajac showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Zajac, 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:26
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aace Zajac!
Aace Zajac tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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