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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 20, 2023 |
#R1#
Zaytsev looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zapata lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Zapata looks for a takedown but Zaytsev sprawls well.#TD2#
Zapata changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Zaytsev looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sloppy strikes there by Zapata.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Zapata goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Zaytsev has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Zapata but great work by Zaytsev.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A lull in the action here.
Zaytsev moves into full mount! #T1##SUB#
Zaytsev looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Zaytsev sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Zaytsev throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Zapata has his hands clasped together but Zaytsev breaks the hold and Zapata is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Zaytsev!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Timofey Zaytsev! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 29, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Zapata pushes Cruz up against the cage in a clinch.
Cruz lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#It looks like Carlos Zapata has been cut.
Cruz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zapata looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cruz should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Zapata can't break the clinch.
Zapata tries to break free but Cruz pushes him back against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cruz.
Cruz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cruz creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Zapata's defenses.
Cruz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Zapata.
A left hand lands to the body for Cruz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cruz.
A short right from Cruz.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cruz.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cruz comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T1#
Zapata takes an elbow to the temple. #ROC2#Zapata is rocked!
Zapata is breathing heavily.
Cruz throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Oh Zapata is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cruz cracks Zapata with an upwards elbow that sends him tumbling backwards, out cold! Zapata is rigid against the cage, staring into space! Ouch, that was brutal, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Elbow). Joey Cruz! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Zapata keeps the fight on the outside.
A punch lands to the side of Zapata 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Zapata shoots in and drives through. Durant sprawls well.
Durant was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
No joy there for Durant, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zapata takes one on the button.
Zapata pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Durant connects with the punch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Zapata!
Durant swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No luck for Zapata with that takedown attempt.
Durant stalks Zapata and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Zapata's face. Zapata staggers backwards, shaken.
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!
Durant throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A jab from Durant does it's job there.
Durant lands an overhand right.#T1#
Zapata has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Durant lands with a thumping leg kick.
Zapata tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Durant manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zapata lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Durant circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice jab there from Durant.
Durant lands with a right hand.
Durant lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Durant jabs Zapata to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Durant connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Decent striking displayed by Durant there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Durant lands with a thumping leg kick.
Durant dips to his left and cracks Zapata with an uppercut!
Jab by Durant.
Durant thuds his right hand into Zapata's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Durant scores with a shot to the body.
#T2#
Durant throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Durant jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Durant moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Durant getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Durant lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zapata's sensitive parts.
No luck for Zapata with that takedown attempt.
Tom Durant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Zapata.
Durant looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A decent looking cross lands there for Durant.
Durant changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Durant changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Zapata looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Zapata looks winded!
Durant staying calm.#T3#
Durant'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.#SU#
Durant stands up. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Zapata tries to close the distance and clinch up but Durant swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Durant lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Durant scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Durant is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Durant works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Danga de danga de dang - Durant scores with a four punch combination!
Zapata fails with the takedown.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Durant lands with a straight right. Zapata didn't see that one coming.
Zapata takes a jab right on the kisser.
Zapata has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Zapata fails with a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Durant 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#
Zapata shoots in looking for a takedown but Durant manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Zapata's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Durant jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Durant tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zapata takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Zapata shoots for a double leg takedown but Durant sprawls well. He's pushed Zapata's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Durant cracks Zapata with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Durant lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Zapata pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Durant scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zapata doesn't seem bothered though.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Durant, as that shot connected.
Tom Durant is winning the standup battle so far.
Zapata throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zapata takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tom Durant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Durant connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zapata momentarily.
#ROC#Zapata is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Durant lands with a thumping leg kick.
Durant cracks Zapata with a right hand to the side of the head.
Zapata is still on wobbly legs! Can Durant finish him?
Zapata is breathing heavily.#KD#
Durant sends Zapata crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Durant is motioning to the referee to let Zapata up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Tom Durant is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Durant closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Zapata! Durant dives in looking to finish! Zapata is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tom Durant!
Tom Durant seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Moston misses with a left hand
and Zapata counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Moston with a nice cross.
Zapata misses with a two punch combination.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Zapata is defended easily by Moston.
Zapata uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Moston.
Moston stuffs the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zapata looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zapata takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A big left from Moston misses.
Daniel Moston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zapata tries to clinch up but Moston circles away and keeps his distance.
Moston swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
A punch lands to the side of Moston 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL#
Moston closes the distance and pushes Zapata back into the cage.#BC#
Moston escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zapata blocks a jab.
Zapata shoots in looking for a takedown but Moston manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Zapata's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Daniel Moston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Zapata.
Moston catches Zapata with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Zapata moves forwards but Moston connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Zapata takes a jab right on the kisser.
#ROC#Zapata is rocked!
Zapata slips a straight right by Moston.
Zapata avoids the body shot from Moston.
#CL#
Moston clinches up with Zapata and pushes him back against the cage.
Come on Moston - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#T2#
Moston manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#TD#
Moston lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Zapata pushes Moston off but Moston dives into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moston works to advance to full mount. Zapata defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Zapata looks winded!
Moston content just to control the position here.
Zapata taking shots to the head. #SUB#
Moston swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Daniel Moston! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 12, 2023 |
#R1#
McDavid moves in looking to clinch but Zapata pushes him off.#TD#
McDavid shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. McDavid showed some decent athleticism there.
McDavid knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zapata on the ground.
Zapata is looking to improve his position.
McDavid seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDavid scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zapata is trying to get back to full guard.
Zapata keeps trying to improve his position.
McDavid is taking a breather. Zapata says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T1#
Zapata wants to control but McDavid is keeping busy and won't allow it.
McDavid is taking a breather. Zapata says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Zapata trying to control from the bottom.
McDavid trying to control the pace.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Zapata circles away from the clinch attempt.
As McDavid backs off Zapata throws a huge counter combo but McDavid manages to avoid it all.
Zapata connects with a good right hand that stumbles McDavid. McDavid circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McDavid connects with a jab.
McDavid avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD#
McDavid closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Zapata to the mat! Zapata manages to get full guard.
McDavid is pushing down on Zapata's leg trying to pass to half guard. Zapata is fighting to maintain full guard but McDavid has managed to sneak the leg through.
McDavid looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
McDavid is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Zapata looks winded!#T3#
McDavid'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.
McDavid has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McDavid seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Zapata for as long as he can get away with.
McDavid is looking to advance position but Zapata won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDavid is figuring out what he wants to do next.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McDavid is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Connor McDavid 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##TD#
McDavid fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Zapata to the ground. McDavid is now in Zapata's guard.
Connor McDavid overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McDavid stopping the sweep attempt from Zapata.
McDavid looking to pass the guard.
McDavid is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
This is a sustained period of stalling by McDavid.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDavid trying to move into half guard but instead Zapata has managed to sweep!#REVB##T1#
McDavid wants to sweep here but Zapata controlling him for the moment.
McDavid preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McDavid looking for a sweep. Not yet McDavid, not yet.
Zapata won't allow McDavid to get back to his feet.
Zapata postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zapata trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Zapata is breathing heavily.
Zapata stopping the sweep attempt from McDavid.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
No joy there for Zapata, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#TD#
McDavid throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Zapata was covering up waiting for the punch and McDavid finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Zapata keeping full guard, as McDavid tries to pass.
McDavid is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Further stalling from McDavid.#T3#
McDavid continues to hold on tight.
McDavid continues to stall.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#TD#
McDavid feints and as Zapata raises his hands in defense, McDavid changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
McDavid missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McDavid is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
McDavid sitting in guard, not really doing much.
McDavid passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Zapata trying to remain calm as McDavid controls from the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Connor McDavid dominated that second round.
That's time! McDavid's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##TD#
McDavid scores with a takedown into Zapata's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McDavid accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McDavid showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
McDavid trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDavid's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Zapata takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
McDavid has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
McDavid shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Zapata manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
McDavid is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
McDavid stands up over Zapata, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Zapata keeping full guard, as McDavid tries to pass. #T2#
McDavid 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.
McDavid sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Zapata's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDavid not doing much here.
McDavid scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
McDavid controlling the pace. #T3#
McDavid throwing shots but Zapata is blocking nicely.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Connor McDavid is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#TD#
McDavid gets a double leg takedown into Zapata's guard.
McDavid controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T4#
McDavid is pushing down on Zapata's leg trying to pass to half guard. Zapata is fighting to maintain full guard but McDavid has managed to sneak the leg through.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Well, if McDavid is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
McDavid wants to free his trapped foot but Zapata is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Connor McDavid showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McDavid, 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Connor McDavid! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 05, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Braccianti clinches up against the cage.
Braccianti lands a damaging elbow.
Braccianti working Zapata over with knees to the body.
Zapata takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#It looks like Carlos Zapata has been cut.
Zapata is trying to pull guard but Braccianti turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Braccianti lands a nice elbow. #KD#
Braccianti lands a vicious elbow to the side of Zapata's head that scrambles his senses and sends him wobbling down to the canvas! Braccianti tries to finish him with strikes but Zapata still seems able to defend himself so Braccianti steps back and lets Zapata get back to his feet - he wants no part of the ground game.#ROC#Zapata is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Braccianti forces Zapata back against the cage and clinches.
Zapata is still on wobbly legs! Can Braccianti finish him?
Braccianti coils back and throws a huge elbow that knocks Zapata senseless! Braccianti is going crazy celebrating with his corner! Hopefully Zapata is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Elbow). Mauro Braccianti! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Some tries to clinch up but Zapata circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Zapata gets a clinch. #BC2#
Zapata breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Zapata clinches with his opponent.
Zapata controlling the action here for a moment.
Zapata throws an elbow that misses.
Zapata pushes Some back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Zapata breaks from the clinch.
Zapata circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zapata lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Some lands with a shot to the body.
Some throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and Zapata counters with a takedown into side control.
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.#T1#
Some taking a bit of punishment here - Zapata scoring with strikes.
Zapata working away.
Some on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Zapata has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Some is looking for a sweep.
Some is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Some tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.#SUB2#
Zapata working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Some looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Zapata! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Carlos Zapata! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 19, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Jahosafat shoots in and bounces Zapata off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Zapata working a defensive guard here.
Jahosafat engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jahosafat stands and throws Zapata's legs to the side, diving into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jahosafat is putting a hurting on Zapata here, landing some big shots from side control.
Jahosafat lands some shots froms side control.#SU#
Jahosafat decides to take the fight back to the feet. #T1#
Zapata wants to clinch.#KD#
Jahosafat cracks Zapata with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Jahosafat has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Zapata to stand back up!#ROC#Zapata is rocked!#TD#
Jahosafat throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Zapata was covering up waiting for the punch and Jahosafat finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Jahosafat is standing up over Zapata. Zapata looks to escape but Jahosafat dives into side control.
#REVB#
This has been an exciting period of action!#SU#
Jahosafat decides to stand up, so the ref orders Zapata to his feet.
Zapata looks winded!#T2##CL#
Jahosafat has Zapata up against the cage in a clinch.
Zapata is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jahosafat to keep the fight standing.#BC#
Jahosafat breaks the clinch.
#TD#
Jahosafat closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SU#
Jahosafat gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #CL#
Jahosafat darts in and clinches Zapata up against the cage.
Zapata takes a knee right on the jaw!
#TD#
Jahosafat gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Zapata regains guard.
#T3#
Jahosafat tries to free his leg and advance position but Zapata is retaining full guard.
Jahosafat is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jahosafat looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SU#
Jahosafat gets to his feet - Zapata follows without any prompting. #TD#
Jahosafat looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Zapata!#SUB#
Jahosafat looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jahosafat scoring with punches and elbows. #T4##SU#
Jahosafat stands up. #CL#
Jahosafat takes the fight into the clinch.
Jahosafat has Zapata pressed against the cage.
#TD#
Jahosafat manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Zapata throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jahosafat looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jahosafat is pulling down on Zapata's head. It's preventing any offense from Zapata, at least for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jumpin Jahosafat dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD#
Jahosafat is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Zapata's half guard.
Jahosafat takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SU#
Jahosafat postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Zapata to stand up. #TD#
Jahosafat closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jahosafat lands in his opponent's guard.
Jahosafat trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jahosafat stays in close to Zapata's body and controls the position. #T1##SU#
Jahosafat stands and steps away. Zapata gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Zapata is breathing heavily.
Zapata throws the left hand but Jahosafat avoids the punch easily.
Zapata misses with a two punch combination.
#CL#
Jahosafat clinches with his opponent.
Jahosafat is stalling here.
#TD#
Jahosafat jumps guard.
Jahosafat bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zapata's guard. #REVR#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jahosafat's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jahosafat looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
Jahosafat'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.
Jahosafat connects with a couple of short punches.
Jahosafat controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jahosafat has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Further stalling from Jahosafat.#T3#
Jahosafat is pushing down on Zapata's leg trying to pass to half guard. Zapata is fighting to maintain full guard but Jahosafat has managed to sneak the leg through.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jahosafat in particular looking to stall.
Nice strikes from Jahosafat there.
Jahosafat sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Jahosafat wants to pass to mount but Zapata is defending the position. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jahosafat content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Jahosafat knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zapata on the ground.
Jahosafat 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jahosafat not doing much here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jumpin Jahosafat dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3##CL#
Jahosafat moves into the clinch.
Jahosafat crunches a lovely knee into Zapata's ribcage.
Jahosafat is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zapata can do to turn this around?#TD#
Jahosafat pulls guard successfully.
Jahosafat has control of Zapata's left arm, preventing Zapata from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Jahosafat looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Zapata is defending well. Jahosafat quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Zapata has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Jahosafat celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jumpin Jahosafat! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 16, 2023 |
#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Zapata looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jackson swats away the attempt to clinch by Zapata.
Jackson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Zapata sprawls and moves away.
Zapata smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jackson is defended easily by Zapata.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson moves out of range of the body kick.
Zapata fails with the takedown#CL#
and Jackson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
With the fighters up against the cage, Zapata throws an elbow but misses. #T1#
Jackson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Zapata just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jackson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Jackson is trying to break free.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jackson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Zapata's brow.
Zapata fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Zapata lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Bo Jackson has been cut.
Jackson tries to pull guard but Zapata forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bo Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Zapata is trying to maintain a safe position but Jackson gets an underhook and turns Zapata into the cage.
Jackson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jackson keeps control of Zapata as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Zapata breaks the clinch.
#T2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zapata.
Jackson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jackson tries to bum rush Zapata with a series of wild strikes but Zapata uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#KD2#
Zapata throws a left that rocks Jackson and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Zapata dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Jackson regain composure!
#ROC2#Jackson is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Oh Jackson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SU2#
Zapata decides to stand back up.
Jackson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Jackson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Zapata throws a big counter head kick but Jackson avoids it with no problem.
Bo Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Zapata closes the distance and clinches.
Jackson seems to have got his legs back now.
Zapata jumps guard but Jackson stands there with Zapata around his waist. Zapata gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC2#
Zapata manages to break the clinch.
#T3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Zapata looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zapata feints a jab promting Jackson to slip. Zapata then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jackson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Zapata looks for a takedown but Jackson sprawls well.
Zapata swinging wildly here.
Zapata cracks Jackson with an open hand slap.#T4#
Zapata tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jackson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zapata's corner calls for a 1-2. Zapata obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jackson has his takedown stuffed
and Zapata counters with a one-two to the body.
Jackson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zapata.
Zapata scores with a jab to the body.
Zapata fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zapata fails with the takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Zapata dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bo Jackson's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Jackson shoots for a takedown but Zapata saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt
and Zapata counters with a two punch combo.
Bo Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson throws a lazy head kick
and Zapata counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jackson thinking.
Zapata dives in and grabs Jackson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes down on Zapata's head and hops out.
Zapata fakes the leg kick and cracks Jackson in the body.
Zapata tries to clinch but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson throws a right hand that misses
and Zapata connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jackson leaves Zapata with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zapata lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1##CL2#
Jackson tries to keep at a distance but Zapata has taken the fight into the clinch.
Zapata tries to circle away but Jackson has him pinned against the cage.
Jackson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Zapata smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bo Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt.
It looked like Jackson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Zapata has a takedown stuffed.
It looked like Jackson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jackson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Zapata scores with a head kick. Jackson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Zapata fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T2#
Zapata displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jackson.
Despite the aggression on Zapata's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Zapata dives in and grabs Jackson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes down on Zapata's head and hops out.
Jackson dives in and grabs Zapata's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zapata pushes down on Jackson's head and hops out.
A countering left hand to the body from Zapata misses.#TD2#
Zapata shoots in and gets a takedown into Jackson's guard.
Jackson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
Zapata unleashes a big counter combination but Jackson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jackson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zapata.
#T3#
Jackson darts in looking for a takedown but Zapata gets double underhooks and turns Jackson into the cage.
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Zapata pulls guard successfully.
#SUB#
Jackson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Zapata dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Jackson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackson, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jackson is on top in guard.
#REVR#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jackson preventing the sweep. #T4#
Jackson looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Zapata is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SU#
Jackson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Zapata showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bo Jackson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Zapata slaps away a takedown attempt from Jackson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Despite the aggression on Zapata's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Zapata tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zapata.
It looked like Jackson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jackson shoots and misses
and Zapata counters with a series of strikes. Jackson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Zapata has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zapata misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Zapata closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC2#
Zapata pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1##TD2#
Zapata shoots in and bounces Jackson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jackson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Jackson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Zapata dives in for a single leg takedown but Jackson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bo Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Zapata.
Zapata scores with a three punch combo!
Zapata dives in and grabs Jackson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes down on Zapata's head and hops out.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson shoots in but Zapata avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jackson swats away the attempt to clinch by Zapata.
Jackson throws a head kick but Zapata moves out of range.
Zapata is looking to clinch but Jackson is avoiding it.
Zapata fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
It looked like Jackson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Zapata shoots in and drives through. Jackson sprawls well.
Jackson with a poor takedown
letting Zapata counter with a right hand. #CL#
Jackson forces Zapata back against the cage and clinches.#T3##BC#
Jackson breaks from the clinch.
Zapata works over Jackson's head and body with a nice combination.
Zapata tries to clinch but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson is looking to counter punch.
Zapata misses with a hook. Jackson ducked under it nicely.
Zapata scoring well with a low kick there.
#CL#
Jackson moves into the clinch.
Jackson wants to take the fight to the mat but Zapata manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Zapata is trying to break free.
Zapata is trying to break free.#T4#
Zapata is looking to break free of the clinch but Jackson has double underhooks.
Jackson wants to break the clinch but can't.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jackson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Zapata breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Carlos Zapata seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zapata scores with a head kick.
Jackson looks for a takedown but Zapata sprawls well.
Zapata will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Zapata shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jackson sprawls well. Jackson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zapata gets slowly back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Carlos Zapata.
Well Zapata 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Zapata! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 14, 2023 |
#R1#
Russian throws a body shot but no joy.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Russian has cracked Zapata with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Russian lands another huge swinging hook and Zapata tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Zapata, before Russian can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Little Russian! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Begaye takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#TD2#
Begaye looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Zapata pushes Begaye off looking to stand but Begaye dives back in and keeps control.
Zapata knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Begaye on the ground.
Begaye scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Begaye controlling the position here and throwing strikes from the top. Nice elbow lands there... and another... and another... oh, Zapata is out! Begaye gets to his feet and admires his work - nice finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tallulah Begaye! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Zapata fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Berry misses with a kick to the body.
Zapata fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zapata wants to clinch
and Berry counters with a nice body shot. #TD#
Berry closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Zapata to the mat! Zapata manages to get full guard.
Berry looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Zapata is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zapata throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#T1##SU#
Berry stands and steps away. Zapata gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Decent striking displayed by Zapata there.
Berry shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zapata sprawls well. Zapata wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Berry gets slowly back to his feet.
Zapata fails to land the takedown.
Zapata tries to close the distance and clinch up but Berry swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zapata is trying hard to land a takedown here. Berry sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Keenan Berry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Zapata.
Zapata is trying hard to land a takedown here. Berry sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Berry swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Zapata looks winded!
Berry slaps away a takedown attempt from Zapata, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T2##TD#
Zapata gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Berry to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB#
Berry drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Berry jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Berry slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Berry takes a little break here. Zapata wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T3#
Zapata managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Berry.
Zapata tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Zapata holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Berry tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Zapata wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Berry punches the canvas rather than the man.
Zapata really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Berry. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Berry just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#SUB#
Berry is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#T4#
Berry keeps control of the position easily here as Zapata tries to buck him off.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Berry is looking for the choke from the back position but Zapata is controlling his hands well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Keenan Berry dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##TD#
Berry drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Zapata wants to get back to his feet but Berry is dominant here and he's now got Zapata's back!
Berry throwing damaging strikes from the back! Zapata could be in trouble here!
#SUB#
Berry looking to break Zapata's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Zapata remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Berry will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Zapata is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Zapata trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Zapata rolls, trying to escape but Berry keeps control of the position.
Zapata is breathing heavily.#T1##SUB#
Zapata showing good submission defense here.
Zapata is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
I really don't envy Zapata right now.
#SUB#
Berry working for the choke.
Zapata covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Berry really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Zapata.#SUB#
Berry is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Zapata has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T2##SUB#
Berry patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Berry throwing sloppy strikes.
Zapata tries to roll but Berry sticks to his back.
Berry scores with punches to the body.
Berry really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Zapata.
Berry seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Zapata for as long as he can get away with.#T3#
Berry'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.
Berry scores with punches and elbows. #SUB#
Berry is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Zapata is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Keenan Berry!
After the fight, Keenan Berry was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Zapata throws a body kick that misses
and Montana counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zapata throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Montana misses with a left hand
and Zapata finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Zapata wants to clinch but Montana slips to the side
and Zapata takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zapata misses with a double jab
and Montana counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Michael Montana! |
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