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Event:
HFA FIGHT NIGHT 4
Date: Aug 21, 2024 |
#R1#
Escobar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Strike.
Escobar shoots in for a takedown but Strike shows good takedown defense.
Strike lands a glancing blow to the side of Escobar's head.
Escobar lands with a kick to the ribs.
#CL#
Escobar clinches with his opponent.
Escobar tries to pull guard but Strike forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Escobar stalling in the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Escobar has been working on his elbows in the gym.#TD2#
Strike manages to pull guard.
Escobar throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Strike is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Strike preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strike will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Strike looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Strike lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Escobar on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Escobar tries to get out of the position.#T1#
Strike sitting in guard here, content to control.
Strike's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Escobar looking for a sweep. Not yet Escobar, not yet.
Escobar wants to get back to his feet but Strike is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Strike sitting in guard here, content to control.
Strike with a flurry of punches that miss.
Strike showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Escobar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Strike misses with a body kick.
Escobar doesn't manage to clinch there - Strike circles away.
#CL2#
Strike moves into the clinch.#T3##TD#
Escobar pulls Strike into guard.
Strike not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Strike pushing down on Escobar's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SU2#
Strike stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Escobar to get to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Escobar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Escobar tries to clinch there but Strike circles away.
Strike throws the kick towards the body but Escobar avoids it.#TD2#
Strike feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Strike engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Escobar wants to get back to his feet but Strike passes into half guard.
#T4#
Strike performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SU2#
Strike decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Strike changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Escobar tries to avoid it but Strike manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Escobar to the ground. Escobar escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Escobar is looking to clinch.
Pedro Escobar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Escobar jabs at Strike's body.
Strike looks winded!
Strike keeps Escobar at a distance using the push kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Speedy Strike dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL#
Strike gets tackled into the cage by Escobar. Escobar maintains the clinch.
Escobar working Strike over with knees to the body.
Escobar wants a takedown.
Escobar tries to pull guard but Strike holds him up against the cage and eventually Escobar drops back down to his feet.
Escobar lands a hook that snaps the head of Strike backwards. #CUT#It looks like Speedy Strike has been cut.
Strike can't get the takedown.
#BC#
Escobar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Strike displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Escobar.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pedro Escobar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Escobar has managed to clinch.
Strike is breathing heavily.
Escobar tries to pull guard but Strike won't allow it.
#TD#
Escobar pulls guard successfully.
#T1#
Escobar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Escobar wants to get back to his feet but Strike is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Escobar is trying to hold Strike in close to prevent damage but Strike has managed to pass into half guard.
Strike sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Strike sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Escobar defending well though. #SUB2#
Strike is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Strike moves nicely into side control.
Strike misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
#SUB2#
Strike is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Escobar has escaped the position, nice work there. #T3#
Strike misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Strike has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Escobar strikes from the bottom.
Escobar is looking for a sweep.
Escobar can't do much from the bottom here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Strike darts in looking for a takedown but Escobar gets double underhooks and turns Strike into the cage.
Strike fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Strike fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#CL2#
Escobar gets tackled into the cage by Strike. Strike maintains the clinch. #BC#
Escobar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Escobar is looking to clinch. #CL#
Escobar rushes Strike and presses him up against the cage.
Escobar leaning against his opponent.
Escobar scores a nice knee to the body.
Strike wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Strike can't find room to land a body shot as Escobar controls the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Escobar tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Strike smiles and moves away.
Strike takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Escobar dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Speedy Strike's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Escobar instigates a clinch.
Strike managing to block the knees to the body from Escobar.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Escobar.
A bit of stalling here from Strike.
Escobar working Strike over with knees to the body.
Escobar is trying to pull guard but Strike has him pressed against the cage.
Escobar landing knees to the body.
Escobar using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Strike takes a knee to the side of the body.
Escobar comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #BC#
Escobar manages to break the clinch.
Escobar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Escobar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Strike manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Escobar fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Escobar tries for a takedown but Strike sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pedro Escobar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Escobar takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Escobar tries to clinch up.
No luck for Strike with that takedown attempt.
Strike shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Escobar as he avoids it easily.
Escobar lands a high kick!
#CUT#That has opened up Speedy Strike's cut even more.
Escobar tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Strike swivels and escapes.
Strike fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Escobar misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Escobar throws a lazy head kick
and Strike counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Escobar fails with an attempt to clinch.
Strike throws a leg kick but Escobar sees it coming and moves out of range.
Escobar shoots in and drives through. Strike sprawls well.#CL2#
Strike closes the distance and clinches.
Strike just leaning against Escobar, taking a breather.
Strike is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Escobar is defending well.
Escobar is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Strike to keep the fight standing.
Escobar lands a nice elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strike tries for a takedown but Escobar manages to get underhooks.
Knees to the body from Escobar.
Escobar is trying to pull guard but Strike has him pressed against the cage.
Strike has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Escobar after a bit of a struggle. #T3#
Escobar leaning his opponent against the cage.
Strike dodges an elbow strike from Escobar.
Strike looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Escobar missing with knees to the body.
Strike tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Strike fails to pull guard.
Escobar content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Escobar as the two fighters clinch.
#BC#
Escobar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Strike misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T4#
Strike fails with a takedown attempt.
Escobar goes for a double leg but Strike avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Strike continues to drive forward.
Escobar lands a knee to the head.
#TD2#
Strike jumps guard and drags Escobar to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Escobar trying to control but Strike is working from the bottom.
Escobar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #ES2#
Strike has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Escobar off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #CL2#
Strike closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pedro Escobar showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Escobar has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pedro Escobar! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Strike throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zimmerman's waist but Zimmerman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Strike off to one side. #CL#
Zimmerman closes the distance and clinches.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Strike 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.
Nice body punch from Zimmerman - that landed with a thud.
Nice body punch from Zimmerman - that landed with a thud.
Strike looks winded!
Zimmerman cracks Strike with a nice body shot.
Zimmerman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Strike backwards.
A short right from Zimmerman.
Zimmerman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zimmerman lands a nice uppercut.
The referee calls for Zimmerman to work.
Zimmerman gets through Strike's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Zimmerman scores with a nice short uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Speedy Strike has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zimmerman gets through Strike's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Zimmerman lands with a right to the head.
Zimmerman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zimmerman presses Strike against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A hook to the body from Zimmerman.
#T1#
Zimmerman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zimmerman lands an uppercut.
Zimmerman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Strike backwards.
Zimmerman lands a body shot in the clinch.
Zimmerman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zimmerman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Strike backwards.
A short body shot lands from Zimmerman as the two fighters clinch.
Zimmerman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC#
Zimmerman breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Zimmerman darts in and clinches Strike up against the cage.
Zimmerman lands a body shot in the clinch.
Zimmerman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zimmerman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Strike backwards. #BC#
Zimmerman breaks the clinch.
Zimmerman lands a right hook to the body.
#CL#
Zimmerman forces Strike back against the cage and clinches.#T2#
Zimmerman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zimmerman working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC#Strike is rocked!
Zimmerman scores with a shoulder strike.
Strike is still on wobbly legs! Can Zimmerman finish him?
Zimmerman lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Strike to his knees! Zimmerman keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zackary Zimmerman!
Zackary Zimmerman thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 19, 2024 |
#R1#
Boss shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Strike bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Boss's head.
Boss takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Boss looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Strike keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Final Boss. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Boss decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strike is looking for a sweep. Boss is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Strike desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Boss controlling the pace.
Strike really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Boss. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Strike is trying to get back to full guard.
Strike trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Boss manages to pass to mount!
Strike is working to get back to half guard.
Boss fails to advance to Strike's back. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Boss takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Strike is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boss sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
Boss'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.
Boss is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Strike is in real trouble.
Boss trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Strike doesn't escape.
Strike is trying to stand back up. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Boss keeps control of the position easily here as Strike tries to buck him off.
#SUB#
Strike is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Boss gets his way!
Boss is hanging on to Strike's back as he tries to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Strike is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Final Boss dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Strike wants to clinch.
Boss tries to counter with a takedown but Strike is quick to defend against it.
Boss tries to score a power double leg takedown but Strike sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Boss somewhat.#TD2#
Strike throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Boss was covering up waiting for the punch and Strike finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Boss working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Strike doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Strike manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1##SUB#
Boss looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Strike is looking to stand up but Boss won't let him.
Strike tries to free his leg and advance position but Boss is retaining full guard.
Strike must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Strike postures up in Boss's guard and throws a big left but Boss blocks it.
Boss 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#
Boss controlling the action here. #T2#
Boss is trying to control. Strike wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boss passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Strike!
Strike tries to hold on but Boss postures up.
Strike wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Boss.
Boss sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
Boss avoids the attempt from Strike to control.
Poor strikes thrown by Boss there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
#SUB#
Boss is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Strike to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Strike shrugs it off.
Boss trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
Boss takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Strike is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Boss off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Strike tries to roll but Boss sticks to his back.
Strike is breathing heavily.
Strike trying to control the position but Boss manages to sink in the hooks.
Boss is riding his opponent, not letting Strike buck him off.
Boss is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Strike can do to turn this around?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boss is punishing Strike with strikes - can he finish him?!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Final Boss dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Boss shoots in for a double leg but Strike sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Boss stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Boss wants it to stay on the feet.
Boss tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Strike swivels and escapes.
Strike tries to counter by closing the distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Boss is defended easily by Strike.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Final Boss. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Strike dives in for a single leg takedown but Boss sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Boss changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Boss shoots in but no luck this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boss shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Strike but Strike pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Strike fails with the takedown.
Strike takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Boss shoots in but Strike avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Strike dives in and grabs Boss's left leg, looking for a takedown. Boss pushes down on Strike's head and hops out.
Strike fails to land the takedown.
Boss has a takedown stuffed.#CL2#
Strike closes the distance and pushes Boss back into the cage.
Strike tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#T2#
Strike tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Boss just stands there and leans against the cage.
Boss drops down looking for an ankle pick but Strike pulls his leg out and moves away.
#TD2#
Strike gets a takedown into half guard.
Boss controlling the position well.
Strike misses with a head shot. Boss uses the momentum to regain guard. #T3#
Boss manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Strike manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Strike can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Boss controls the pace.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Boss forces his way into half guard.
Boss scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Boss is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Speedy Strike.
I think Boss has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Final Boss!
Post fight, an emotional Final Boss said 'I just whooped your candy asssss'. |
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