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Event:
KIFC 72
Date: May 26, 2023 |
#R1#
Nakamura avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nakamura appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Zayer Jr misses with a takedown #TD#
and Nakamura counters with a single leg into guard. Zayer Jr didn't expect that.
Zayer Jr wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Nakamura manages to pass to side control. #REVB##SUB#
Nakamura is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zayer Jr has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Still in half guard, Nakamura seems content to control.#T1#
Nakamura sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Zayer Jr defending well though.
Nakamura controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nakamura has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Nakamura won't let Zayer Jr get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Nakamura looking to ground and pound but Zayer Jr is blocking nicely.
Zayer Jr avoids a series of strikes thrown by Nakamura.
Nakamura punching from mount but Zayer Jr doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Nakamura unloads with some shots from mount but Zayer Jr bucks and avoids them well.
Nakamura trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nakamura dominating with strikes here.#T2#
Zayer Jr avoids a strike by Nakamura and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Nakamura's guard! Fantastic escape!
Nakamura working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Zayer Jr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nakamura definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nakamura tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zayer Jr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zayer Jr wants to stand and escape but instead Nakamura has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Nakamura forces his way into half guard.#T3#
Zayer Jr taking some punishment here, with Nakamura in his half guard.
Nakamura seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Zayer Jr is trying to stand.
Nakamura performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nakamura lands with a punch from half guard.
Zayer Jr won't allow Nakamura to pass to mount.
Zayer Jr tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #T4#
Nakamura controlling the action here.
Zayer Jr is trying to get back to full guard.
Nakamura thows a huge punch but Zayer Jr dodges it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zayer Jr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nakamura is working away from the top position though.
Well, if Nakamura 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hajime Nakamura dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Zayer Jr is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nakamura sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nakamura drops down looking for a counter takedown but Zayer Jr sprawls and moves away.
Zayer Jr fails with the takedown#CL#
and Nakamura counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Nakamura.
Zayer Jr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Zayer Jr tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nakamura just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hajime Nakamura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christian Zayer Jr.
Zayer Jr drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nakamura pulls his leg out and moves away.
Zayer Jr throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Nakamura decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Zayer Jr's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zayer Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nakamura working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Zayer Jr can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nakamura controls the pace.
Nakamura seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Zayer Jr for as long as he can get away with.#T1#
Nakamura pushing down on Zayer Jr's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nakamura sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Zayer Jr defending well though. #SUB#
Nakamura is working for a submission of some sort.
Nakamura is taking a breather. Zayer Jr 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.
Nakamura missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nakamura thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nakamura moves into full mount! Zayer Jr won't be happy about that!
Nakamura thowing shots but they're missing.
Poor strikes thrown by Nakamura there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Nakamura avoids the attempt from Zayer Jr to control.
Nakamura controlling from mount.
Nakamura scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Zayer Jr?
#T3#
Zayer Jr really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Nakamura looking to finish Zayer Jr with some ground and pound. This is bad for Zayer Jr!#ROC#Zayer Jr is rocked!
Nakamura unloading with bombs!
Zayer Jr is still in real trouble! Can Nakamura finish him?#CUT#It looks like Christian Zayer Jr has been cut.
Nakamura tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nakamura drops a big elbow. That's hurt Zayer Jr! More shots from Nakamura and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hajime Nakamura!
Hajime Nakamura thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
KIFC 61
Date: May 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Bat fails with the takedown.
Bat connects with an inside leg kick.
Bat is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bat throws an overhand right that lands on Zayer Jr's shoulder, as Zayer Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Zayer Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
Zayer Jr gets a clinch. #TD#
Zayer Jr has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Bat clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#SUB#
Bat preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Zayer Jr. #SUB#
Bat defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Zayer Jr's arms.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zayer Jr has the hooks in. Bat is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T1#
Zayer Jr lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK. #SUB#
Zayer Jr has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Bat is in real trouble here. Zayer Jr gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Bat is tapping out! Zayer Jr wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Christian Zayer Jr! |
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Event:
KIFC 38
Date: Apr 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Esposito fails with a takedown attempt. #TD2#
Esposito changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Zayer Jr looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
You can see the frustration on Zayer Jr's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Zayer Jr's coaches at PhoQus Island Training have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Zayer Jr is not content to let Esposito control the position.
Esposito wants to take a breather but Zayer Jr manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Esposito.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esposito 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. #T1#
Zayer Jr trying to control the position.
Esposito stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zayer Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Esposito throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zayer Jr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Esposito lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Zayer Jr has momentary wrist control but Esposito slips an elbow through the middle.
Esposito slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Esposito landing with the ground and pound. #T2##SUB#
Zayer Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Esposito doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Esposito manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Esposito is stalling in the full guard.
Esposito stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zayer Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Zayer Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Esposito can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
Esposito tries to free his leg and advance position but Zayer Jr is retaining full guard.
Esposito scoring with punches to the head and body.
Zayer Jr throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
Esposito 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.
It looks like Esposito 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.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Esposito shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zayer Jr defends it nicely.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Esposito keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Esposito is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zayer Jr sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Christian Zayer Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pablo Esposito.
Zayer Jr fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Esposito shoots in looking for a takedown but Zayer Jr manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Esposito's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL#
Zayer Jr drives through and clinches with Esposito against the cage.
#BC#
Zayer Jr breaks from the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Zayer Jr gets caught napping as Esposito dives in and scores a takedown. Zayer Jr manages to retain guard.
Esposito looking to pass the guard.
Esposito not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Esposito dominated that round.
That's time! Zayer Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Zayer Jr tries to clinch but Esposito moves out of range.
Esposito with the counter takedown but Zayer Jr avoids it easily.
Esposito swats away the attempt to clinch by Zayer Jr.
Zayer Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zayer Jr wants to clinch up but Esposito keeps it at a distance.
Esposito looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Zayer Jr dives in and grabs Esposito's left leg, looking for a takedown. Esposito pushes down on Zayer Jr's head and hops out.
Esposito is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Esposito has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esposito shoots in looking for a takedown but Zayer Jr manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Esposito's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Esposito doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Zayer Jr counters with a two punch combo.
Christian Zayer Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pablo Esposito.
Esposito shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zayer Jr pinned against the cage. Zayer Jr gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1#
Esposito leaves Zayer Jr with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD#
Zayer Jr fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Esposito to the ground. Zayer Jr is now in Esposito's guard.
Esposito 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.#SU#
Zayer Jr stands up from Esposito's guard - Zayer Jr perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD2#
Zayer Jr gets caught napping as Esposito dives in and scores a takedown. Zayer Jr manages to retain guard.#T2#
Esposito engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Esposito trying to control but Zayer Jr is working from the bottom.
Esposito not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Esposito's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Esposito wants to pass the guard but Zayer Jr is keeping the position.#T3#
Esposito lands a couple of digs.
Zayer Jr wants to stand but Esposito is controlling the position.
Esposito passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Zayer Jr struggling a bit here.
Zayer Jr is not content to let Esposito control the position. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Esposito looking to score a takedown here. Zayer Jr is defending well but Esposito drives through and ends up in Zayer Jr's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Esposito postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Esposito pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zayer Jr is keeping the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pablo Esposito will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Zayer Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Zayer Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Esposito moves out of range easily. #TD2#
Esposito changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Zayer Jr looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Esposito is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Esposito has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Elite Boxing Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Esposito lands a nice forearm strike.
You can see the frustration on Zayer Jr's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zayer Jr is being controlled here. #T1#
Zayer Jr is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Esposito is controlling him well.
Zayer Jr trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Esposito swings around for an armbar but Zayer Jr sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Esposito's guard.
Zayer Jr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Esposito is adopting a defensive guard.
Esposito looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Zayer Jr is looking to stand up but Esposito won't let him.
Esposito utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Zayer Jr scoring with some ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Esposito is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Zayer Jr being controlled here, momentarily.
Esposito trying to control but Zayer Jr is working from the bottom. #T3#
Esposito stopping the sweep attempt from Zayer Jr.
Esposito distracts Zayer Jr with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Esposito is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#ES#
Zayer Jr is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T4##BC#
Zayer Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2#
Esposito shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Esposito was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Esposito scoring with punches and elbows.
Esposito looking to control but instead Zayer Jr has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zayer Jr is looking to get back to is feet but Esposito passes into side control.
Zayer Jr gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Christian Zayer Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pablo Esposito is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Esposito tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pablo Esposito.
I've got Esposito winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Esposito! |
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Event:
KIFC 26
Date: Mar 17, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Zayer Jr closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Zayer Jr lands in his opponent's guard.
Zayer Jr chips away with some ground and pound.
Natta keeping moving, preventing Zayer Jr from controlling successfully.
Zayer Jr scoring with some ground and pound.
Natta looking to control.
Natta is controlling Zayer Jr's posture.
Natta is trying to keep Zayer Jr in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zayer Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Natta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Natta pushes a forearm under Zayer Jr's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Zayer Jr is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marco Natta!
Marco Natta retains his featherweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Marco Natta thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 02, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Johnson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Zayer Jr tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Johnson is in Zayer Jr's guard.#SUB2#
Johnson throws a sloppy strike and Zayer Jr has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Johnson is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Zayer Jr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Christian Zayer Jr! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 23, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Liu has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Liu looking to throw knees to the head but Zayer Jr is blocking nicely.
#BC2#
Liu manages to break the clinch.
Zayer Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Left hook, right uppercut from Zayer Jr.
Zayer Jr lands with a right hand.
Zayer Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Liu throws a nice looking combination but Zayer Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Liu looks winded!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Zayer Jr gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Zayer Jr has hold of one of Liu's legs. Liu is fighting the takedown attempt but Zayer Jr gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zayer Jr is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Zayer Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Liu is keeping the position for now.
Liu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zayer Jr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Zayer Jr controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Liu 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.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Zayer Jr instigates a clinch. #TD#
Zayer Jr has Liu pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Zayer Jr pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Liu tumbling to the mat - Zayer Jr dives into Liu's guard.#SU#
Zayer Jr stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T3#
Liu checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
As Zayer Jr backs off Liu throws a huge counter combo but Zayer Jr manages to avoid it all.
Zayer Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zayer Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Liu throws a counter combo.
Zayer Jr looks to land a body kick but Liu moved away.
Liu is looking for the big counter here.
Liu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zayer Jr drops down looking for a counter takedown but Liu sprawls and moves away.#TD#
Zayer Jr drives through with a takedown into Liu's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Liu wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Zayer Jr manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Liu is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Zayer Jr with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T4##SUB#
Zayer Jr is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Zayer Jr looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Well, if Zayer Jr 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Zayer Jr dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Zayer Jr closes the distance and clinches up with Liu, looking for a takedown. Zayer Jr pushes Liu against the cage but Liu circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Zayer Jr sets himself, and Liu steps forward looking for the clinch! Zayer Jr avoids it this time.#CL#
Liu gets tackled into the cage by Zayer Jr. Zayer Jr maintains the clinch.
Liu dodges an elbow strike from Zayer Jr.
Liu takes a knee to the side of the body.
Zayer Jr effectively controlling the action here.
Zayer Jr can't get the takedown.
We've been informed that Liu has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#BC2#
Liu manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Zayer Jr manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Liu on his heels. He'll look to pass Liu's guard now, I'm sure.
Liu keeping full guard, as Zayer Jr tries to pass.
Liu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Liu is breathing heavily.#T1#
Zayer Jr engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Zayer Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Liu can do to turn this around?
Zayer Jr slips nicely into half guard.
Liu is trying to get back to full guard.
Zayer Jr is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Zayer Jr is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Zayer Jr has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Liu defend it? Zayer Jr steps over the head and cranks it - Liu is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Zayer Jr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Christian Zayer Jr!
Eric Liu spoke after the fight, saying 'ya wife is in me dms'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 21, 2023 |
#R1#
Liu throws a front kick that sends Zayer Jr stumbling back into the cage.#TD2#
Zayer Jr gets a takedown into half guard.
Liu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zayer Jr on the ground.
Liu wants to control but Zayer Jr is keeping busy.
Zayer Jr tries to pass to full mount but Liu defends it.
Liu tries to kick Zayer Jr off but Zayer Jr keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liu is trying to control but can't.
Zayer Jr seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Let's hope that Zayer Jr has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T1#
Zayer Jr lands with a punch from half guard.
Liu has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Zayer Jr is working away from the top position though.
Zayer Jr throwing shots but Liu is blocking nicely.
Liu wants to get back to his feet.
Zayer Jr with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Zayer Jr looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD2#
Zayer Jr scores with a takedown into Liu's guard.
Liu wants to get back to his feet but Zayer Jr passes into half guard.
#REVR#
Zayer Jr controlling the action here.
Zayer Jr has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Zayer Jr sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3##SUB2#
Zayer Jr looking for a guillotine from mount but Liu is having none of it. #SU2#
Zayer Jr stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Liu fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zayer Jr avoids it really well and circles away.
Zayer Jr lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#TD2#
Zayer Jr drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#T4##SUB2#
Zayer Jr is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Liu is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Liu takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Zayer Jr in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
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!#SU2#
Zayer Jr stands up and beckons Liu to his feet.
Zayer Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Liu moves out of range easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zayer Jr misses with a head kick.
#TD2#
Zayer Jr closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Zayer Jr lands in his opponent's guard.
Liu wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Zayer Jr manages to pass to side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Zayer Jr dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Zayer Jr pushes Liu up against the cage in a clinch.
Zayer Jr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Zayer Jr drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Liu gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Zayer Jr scores with a shoulder strike.
Zayer Jr avoiding damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Zayer Jr works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Liu has his hands on Zayer Jr's head, controlling the position. #ES#
Liu has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Zayer Jr has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T1#
Zayer Jr looking to slow down the pace here.
Zayer Jr tries to stall but Liu uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Zayer Jr is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Zayer Jr slows down the pace here.
#BC#
Liu breaks from the clinch.
Liu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zayer Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Liu went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Liu moves in looking to clinch but Zayer Jr pushes him off.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Zayer Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Liu moves in looking to clinch but Zayer Jr pushes him off.
Liu tries to clinch but Zayer Jr moves out of range.
Liu shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zayer Jr defends it nicely.
Zayer Jr tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Liu defends well and Zayer Jr ends up having to push Liu into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Zayer Jr. Those never looked like landing.
Zayer Jr misses with a takedown attempt
and Liu counters with a two punch combo.
Eric Liu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christian Zayer Jr.
Zayer Jr fails to land the takedown.#T3##CL#
Liu moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Liu breaks the clinch.
Christian Zayer Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zayer Jr swings for the body but Liu moves out of range.
Zayer Jr tries to clinch up but Liu circles away and keeps his distance.
Liu feinted with a counter takedown.
No joy there for Zayer Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Liu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Liu stuffs the takedown attempt from Zayer Jr. Zayer Jr gets slowly back to his feet.
Liu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zayer Jr is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL2#
Zayer Jr closes the distance and clinches. #T4#
Liu is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Zayer Jr is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Liu pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC#
Liu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Liu rushes Zayer Jr and presses him up against the cage.
Zayer Jr is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Zayer Jr fails to pull guard.
#BC#
Liu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Liu tries to clinch but Zayer Jr moves out of range.
Liu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL#
Liu pushes Zayer Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Liu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Liu dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Liu will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
Zayer Jr changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Liu looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Liu is trying to control Zayer Jr's posture but Zayer Jr avoids it.
Zayer Jr content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #SU2#
Zayer Jr decides to stand up, so the ref orders Liu to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zayer Jr shoots in and drives through. Liu sprawls well.#CL#
Liu closes the distance and clinches.
Zayer Jr tries to pull guard but Liu holds him up against the cage and eventually Zayer Jr drops back down to his feet.
#T1#
Liu lands a good knee to the midsection. Zayer Jr won't want to take too many of those.
Zayer Jr tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Liu just stands there and leans against the cage.
Eric Liu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christian Zayer Jr.
Liu wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zayer Jr has him pressed against the cage.
Zayer Jr is trying to force a seperation but Liu has the dominant position.
Zayer Jr fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Liu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zayer Jr is looking to take this one to the mat.
Zayer Jr jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Liu walks away with a smile on his face. Zayer Jr gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Liu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Zayer Jr shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Liu as he avoids it easily.
Zayer Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Liu shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zayer Jr sprawls well. Zayer Jr wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Liu gets slowly back to his feet.
Zayer Jr darts in looking for a takedown but Liu gets double underhooks and turns Zayer Jr into the cage.
Liu throws a big counter combination but Zayer Jr scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#TD2#
Zayer Jr fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Liu to the ground. Zayer Jr is now in Liu's guard.
Zayer Jr is fighting to break Liu's control of his arms but Liu is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Zayer Jr drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Liu manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Zayer Jr has Liu in his guard.#REVR#
Liu has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Zayer Jr is proving hard to escape from. #T3#
Zayer Jr pulls Liu in close to prevent any damage.
Liu wanted to stand there but Zayer Jr had control of the position.
Zayer Jr throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Liu has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Zayer Jr is proving hard to escape from.
Liu really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
Zayer Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Liu doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Liu manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Liu is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Zayer Jr has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Liu is looking to defend but Zayer Jr has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Liu! Zayer Jr pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Liu taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Christian Zayer Jr!
In defeat, Eric Liu stepped up to the mic, saying 'ya wife is in me dms'. |
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