Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Apex Series 5
Date: Apr 12, 2025

#R1##CL#
DuVicius pushes Zhang up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Zhang fails to land.
DuVicius lands with a right to the head.
DuVicius lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zhang backwards.
DuVicius misses with a body punch.
DuVicius lands a shot to the body.
Zhang misses with a body punch.
Zhang throws a punch but it's blocked by DuVicius.
A short right from DuVicius.
DuVicius misses with a hook to the ribs.
DuVicius tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
DuVicius blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zhang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zhang misses with the head strike.
DuVicius working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zhang.
DuVicius lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DuVicius lands a shoulder strike.
Zhang tries a body shot but DuVicius blocks it.
DuVicius tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
DuVicius misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from DuVicius on the inside.
DuVicius blocks a body shot from Zhang.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zhang.
DuVicius presses Zhang against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T1#
A shot in the inside from DuVicius. #ROC#Zhang is rocked!
I was talking to DuVicius's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from DuVicius.
Zhang is still on wobbly legs! Can DuVicius finish him?
DuVicius creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Zhang crashes to the mat! Can he make it back to his feet in time? 3,4,5,6... it doesn't look like he's going to make it! Zhang face plants back to the mat and the referee calls off the fight! DuVicius takes it with a brutal technical knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Jakul DuVicius!
Jakul DuVicius retains his middleweight title!
A victorious Jakul DuVicius thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Apex Series 4
Date: Mar 22, 2025

#R1#
Zhang staying out of range there.#CL2#
Zhang instigates a clinch.
Zhang throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Campos blocks it with crossed arms.
A hook to the body from Zhang.
Zhang pushes Campos back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zhang throws an elbow that misses.
Campos blocks a body shot from Zhang.
A frustrated look appears on Campos's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Campos connects with a nasty looking knee right to Zhang's face.
Campos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Campos misses with an elbow over the top.
Zhang keeps control of Campos as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Zhang trying to land knees to the body.
Campos managing to block the knees to the body from Zhang.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhang misses with a body punch.
Campos has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Campos has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Campos on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zhang lands a right hand that snaps the head of Campos backwards.
Campos is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Zhang is keeping busy.#T1#
Campos on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Campos is trying to break the clinch but Zhang has him pressed against the cage.
Zhang keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Campos's efforts to push away.
Zhang trying to land knees to the body.
Campos is trying to break the clinch but Zhang has him pressed against the cage.
Zhang scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zhang with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A shot in the inside from Zhang.
Campos managing to block the knees to the body from Zhang.
Zhang throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Campos blocks it with crossed arms.
Zhang tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Zhang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zhang lands a left hand that snaps the head of Campos backwards.
Zhang has Campos pressed against the cage, preventing Campos from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Campos pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Campos's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
Campos's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Campos stalling in the clinch but Zhang improves position.
Campos on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zhang struggles to land a body shot inside as Campos controls his hands.
A body shot lands from Zhang.
Campos is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Zhang is keeping busy.
Zhang keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Campos's efforts to push away.
Campos wants to break free but Zhang has control.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zhang.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right handed body shot lands from Zhang.
Zhang with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Zhang tries to land a knee to the head but Campos blocks with his arms.
Campos looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Zhang softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zhang creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Campos blocks the elbow strike.
Zhang misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Campos.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mauricio Zhang dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Campos misses with an uppercut. Zhang saw that one coming.#CL2#
Zhang fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Campos, pushing him back against the cage.
Zhang stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Campos tries to stall but Zhang uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Campos pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Campos throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Zhang tries a body shot but Campos blocks it.
Zhang scores with a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Ezequiel Campos has been cut.
Zhang keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Campos's efforts to push away.
Campos's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Campos is trying to break free.
Zhang throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhang lands a shot to the body.
Zhang tries a body shot but Campos blocks it.
Campos managing to block the knees to the body from Zhang.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zhang creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Campos throws an elbow but it misses.
Zhang lands a body shot in the clinch. #T1#
Campos avoiding damage as Zhang throws knees to the body.
Zhang pushes Campos back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Campos struggles to land a body shot inside as Zhang controls his hands.
Zhang throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Campos blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Campos pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Campos on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Campos is trying to force a seperation but Zhang has the dominant position.
Zhang lands a hook that snaps the head of Campos backwards.
Campos throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Zhang lands a good knee to the midsection. Campos won't want to take too many of those.
Campos wants to break free but Zhang has control.
Campos tries to break free but Zhang pushes him back against the cage.
Zhang tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Campos avoids it.
Campos managing to block the knees to the body from Zhang.
Zhang digs a right hand into Campos's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Campos's gas tank.
Campos has had enough of the clinch but Zhang keeps him there for the moment.
Zhang missing with knees to the body. #T2#
Zhang lands a body shot.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Zhang misses with a knee strike.
Zhang has Campos pressed against the cage, preventing Campos from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Zhang lands a shoulder strike.
Campos tries to circle away but Zhang has him pinned against the cage.
Zhang misses with an elbow over the top.
Campos blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Campos lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zhang lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zhang digs a right hand underneath Campos's ribcage. Campos let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Campos managing to block the knees to the body from Zhang.
Zhang tries to land a knee to the head but Campos blocks with his arms.
Campos wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zhang has him pressed against the cage.
Zhang tries a knee to the head but Campos blocks it.
A frustrated look appears on Campos's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Campos is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Zhang misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Campos.
Campos avoids a wild elbow strike from Zhang.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mauricio Zhang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ezequiel Campos'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
A nice leg kick lands there from Campos.
Campos cracks Zhang with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Campos lands with an overhand left.
Campos lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Campos tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zhang manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Campos misses with a straight left.
Campos misses the jab.#CL2#
Zhang gets a clinch.
Campos tries to break the clinch but Zhang is controlling the position.
Zhang scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A hook to the body from Zhang.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zhang creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Campos lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#It looks like Mauricio Zhang has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zhang keeps control of Campos as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Good body shot from Zhang.
Zhang lands with a light punch inside.
Zhang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Campos's elbow. #T1#
Zhang on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Zhang as Campos tries to tie him up.
Zhang misses with a knee strike.
Zhang keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Campos's efforts to push away.
Zhang misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Campos.
Campos tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zhang avoids it.
A left hand lands to the body for Zhang.
A shot in the inside from Zhang.
Campos tries to land knees in the clinch but Zhang avoids the damage to the body.
Campos on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Campos avoids a wild elbow strike from Zhang.
Mauricio Zhang seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A body shot lands from Zhang.
A right hand to the body from Zhang.
Zhang misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Campos. #BC#
Campos breaks from the clinch.
Campos throws a looping overhand right but Zhang ducks down to avoid it. #T2##CL2#
Zhang pushes Campos up against the cage in a clinch.
Zhang lands a body punch in the clinch.
Zhang scores with a shoulder strike.
Zhang misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Campos.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zhang.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Campos tries to circle away but Zhang has him pinned against the cage.
Zhang gets through Campos's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Campos tries to stall but Zhang uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Zhang digs a right hand underneath Campos's ribcage. Campos let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Zhang misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Campos.
Campos is trying to push Zhang away but Zhang has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Campos blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Zhang lands with a left to the head.
Zhang with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Campos is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Zhang tries to land knees in the clinch but Campos avoids the damage to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mauricio Zhang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Zhang 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mauricio Zhang!
During a confident post fight interview, Mauricio Zhang thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 01, 2025

#R1#
Zhang tries to clinch but Stout is having none of it.
Zhang tries to clinch but Stout moves out of range.
Stout thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Zhang gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Stout avoids the elbow strike from Zhang, against the cage.
Stout's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Zhang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stout's elbow.
Zhang misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zhang.
Stout tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Zhang.
Zhang has a couple of punches blocked by Stout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stout misses with the head strike.
Stout avoiding damage as Zhang throws knees to the body.
Zhang lands a nice uppercut.
Stout looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Zhang throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stout blocks it with crossed arms.
Stout lands a hook that snaps the head of Zhang backwards.
Zhang lands with a right to the head. #T1#
Zhang misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stout.
Stout working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zhang tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Zhang throws an elbow but it misses.
Stout throws a punch but it's blocked by Zhang.
Zhang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stout misses with a punch to the body.
Zhang misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stout.
Zhang looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Stout misses with the head strike.
Zhang is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stout is defending well for now.
Zhang looking to throw knees to the head but Stout is blocking nicely.
Stout swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stout on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zhang struggles to land a body shot inside as Stout controls his hands.
Zhang blocks an uppercut.
Stout makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zhang misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Zhang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zhang scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zhang missing with knees to the body.
A short right from Zhang on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stout doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zhang misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stout.
Zhang tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A shot in the inside from Stout.
Zhang lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Stout.
Zhang pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Stout goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stout.
Stout doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zhang pushes Stout back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Zhang digs a right hand into Stout's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stout's gas tank.
Zhang misses with a punch to the body.
Zhang with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Stout dodges an elbow strike from Zhang. #T3#
Stout blocking some punches.
Stout misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zhang looking to throw knees to the head but Stout is blocking nicely.
Zhang tries a knee to the head but Stout blocks it.
Zhang lands with a light punch inside.
Zhang scores with a shoulder strike.
Zhang tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stout avoids it.
Stout blocks an elbow strike.
Zhang working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stout throws a head punch that misses.
Stout blocks an elbow strike from Zhang.
Zhang tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Zhang looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Stout misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zhang lands a shot to the body.
Still in the clinch, Zhang scores with a nice short uppercut.#T4#
Zhang trying to land knees to the body.
Stout struggles to land a body shot inside as Zhang controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Zhang scores with a nice short uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zhang tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Zhang pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Stout tries to throw a body punch but Zhang avoids it by throwing Stout back against the cage.
Stout on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zhang tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Zhang looking to throw knees to the head but Stout is blocking nicely.
Zhang looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Zhang tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zhang blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zhang.
Stout avoids the elbow strike from Zhang, against the cage.
Zhang pushes Stout back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stout swings wildly with an uppercut but Zhang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zhang tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mauricio Zhang dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Zhang doesn't manage to clinch there - Stout circles away. #CL#
Zhang darts in and clinches Stout up against the cage.
Zhang tries a body shot but Stout blocks it.
Mauricio Zhang has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Zhang misses with an elbow over the top.
Zhang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zhang lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short left from Zhang.
Zhang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zhang missing with knees to the body.
Stout avoiding damage as Zhang throws knees to the body.
Zhang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stout can do to turn this around?
Stout misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stout working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhang blocks an uppercut.
Stout on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Zhang - that landed with a thud.
Stout tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stout blocks an elbow strike.#T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stout.
Stout swings wildly with an uppercut but Zhang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zhang lands with a short shot to the head.
Zhang misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stout misses with some punches.
Zhang lands with a short shot to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Zhang.
Stout fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stout misses with some punches.
Zhang lands a right hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zhang.#CUT#It looks like Chaim Stout has been cut.
Zhang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stout misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stout misses with the head strike.
Stout misses with a punch on the inside.
Zhang blocks a body shot from Stout. #T2#
Stout working aggressively here.
Zhang scores a nice knee to the body.
Stout is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zhang missing with knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Zhang.
A right handed body shot lands from Zhang.
Zhang misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right handed body shot lands from Zhang.
A short left from Zhang.
Stout avoids the elbow strike from Zhang, against the cage.
Zhang lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stout backwards.
Nice body punch from Zhang.
Zhang tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A right hand to the body from Zhang.
Stout blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Stout managing to block the knees to the body from Zhang.
Stout misses with the head strike. #T3#
A body shot lands from Zhang.
Stout's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stout managing to block the knees to the body from Zhang.
Stout tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stout.
Zhang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Zhang.
Zhang lands an uppercut.#ROC#Stout is rocked!
Zhang looking to throw knees to the head but Stout is blocking nicely.
Stout is still on wobbly legs! Can Zhang finish him?
Zhang using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stout has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Zhang blocks an uppercut.
Zhang missing with knees to the body.
Zhang blocks a body shot from Stout.
Stout seems to have recovered his senses.
Stout on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zhang throws an elbow but it misses.
Zhang landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Zhang misses with a knee strike.
Stout on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T4#
Zhang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stout has a couple of punches blocked by Zhang.
With the fighters up against the cage, Zhang throws an elbow but misses.
Stout misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zhang tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stout avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A body shot lands from Zhang.
A short left from Zhang.
Stout misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stout blocks an elbow strike from Zhang.
Stout throws a head punch that misses.
Zhang misses with an elbow strike.
Stout blocks a body shot from Zhang.
Stout fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Stout.
Stout lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Zhang.
Stout misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mauricio Zhang dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chaim Stout's cut.
That's time! Zhang's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##CL#
Zhang clinches up with Stout and pushes him back against the cage.
Zhang gets underhooks to prevent Stout's takedown attempt.
Stout avoiding damage as Zhang throws knees to the body.
Zhang trying to land knees to the body.
Zhang tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stout avoids it.
Stout misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stout on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stout has a couple of punches blocked by Zhang.
Stout struggles to land a body shot inside as Zhang controls his hands.
Zhang tries to land knees in the clinch but Stout avoids the damage to the body.
Zhang lands a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhang lands with a right to the head.
Zhang missing with knees to the body.
Zhang tries a knee to the head but Stout blocks it.
Zhang throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Stout is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Zhang is defending well.
Stout takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Zhang tries to land knees in the clinch but Stout avoids the damage to the body. #BC2#
Stout breaks the clinch. #CL#
Zhang clinches with his opponent.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zhang.
Stout working aggressively here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Zhang throws an elbow but misses.
A nice left hand lands by Zhang.
Zhang lands a left hand.
Zhang lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stout backwards.
Zhang tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stout avoids it.
Zhang works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stout dodges an elbow strike from Zhang.
Zhang tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Zhang is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stout is defending well for now.
Zhang tries a knee to the head but Stout blocks it.
Chaim Stout has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Zhang pushes Stout back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zhang blocking some punches.
Stout on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Stout fails to land.
Zhang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zhang looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Zhang lands a hook that snaps the head of Stout backwards.
Zhang missing with knees to the body.
Zhang pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Zhang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zhang with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Zhang blocking some punches.
Zhang tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stout avoids it.
Zhang throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stouts head.
Stout misses with the head strike. #T3#
Zhang blocks an uppercut.
Good body shot from Zhang.
Stout swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zhang throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A short uppercut from Stout.
Zhang digs a right hand into Stout's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stout's gas tank.
A short left from Zhang.
A short right from Zhang.
Stout misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stout takes a shot to the head.
Zhang creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Stout with a big uppercut! Stout tries to clinch up but Zhang pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Stout to the mat! Stout covers up and Zhang unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mauricio Zhang!
An out of breath Mauricio Zhang thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 24, 2025

#R1##CL#
Zhang closes the distance and pushes Kristof back into the cage.
Zhang throws an elbow that misses.
Zhang lands a shot to the body.
Zhang working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Zhang avoids the elbow strike from Kristof, against the cage.
Zhang is leaning against Kristof and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kristof looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kristof lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Mauricio Zhang has been cut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kristof just misses with a elbow thrown towards Zhang's brow.
Zhang blocks an elbow strike from Kristof.
Kristof lands an elbow that stopped Zhang in his tracks for a moment.
Kristof lands an elbow just above Zhang 's eye.
Zhang avoids a wild elbow strike from Kristof.
Zhang lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kristof throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kristof creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Zhang's defenses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zhang dodges an elbow strike from Kristof.
Kristof avoiding damage as Zhang throws knees to the body.
Zhang tries to work over Kristof's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zhang is working Kristof over against the cage.
Zhang tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kristof avoids it.
Zhang blocks an elbow strike from Kristof.
Zhang scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Zhang.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kristof just misses with a elbow thrown towards Zhang's brow. #T1#
Zhang dodges an elbow strike from Kristof.
Zhang works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kristof looks winded!
Zhang works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Zhang lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Zhang.
With the fighters up against the cage, Zhang throws an elbow but misses.
Zhang tries a knee to the head but Kristof blocks it.
Zhang lands a left hand.
Zhang lands a nice uppercut.
Zhang scores with a shoulder strike.
Zhang is working Kristof over against the cage.
Zhang is working Kristof over against the cage.
Zhang lands with a left to the head.
Zhang lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zhang lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zhang lands a hook that snaps the head of Kristof backwards.
Zhang cracks Kristof with a nice body shot.
Kristof on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zhang lands with a light punch inside. #ROC#Kristof is rocked!
Zhang with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kristof is still on wobbly legs! Can Zhang finish him?
Zhang avoids a wild elbow strike from Kristof.
Zhang tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Zhang lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
Kristof blocks an elbow strike from Zhang.
Zhang lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zhang lands a left hand.
Zhang lands a nice uppercut.
Kristof looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Zhang takes an elbow to the forehead.
Zhang lands a left hand.
Zhang trying to land knees to the body.
Zhang lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zhang creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Kristof's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Kristof drops to his knees and Zhang pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mauricio Zhang!
An out of breath Mauricio Zhang thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 18, 2025

#R1##CL2#
Zhang rushes Magomedsharipov and presses him up against the cage.
Zhang tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Zhang digs a right hand underneath Magomedsharipov's ribcage. Magomedsharipov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've been hearing reports that Magomedsharipov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Zhang works on Magomedsharipov's body with a couple of short punches.
Magomedsharipov is breathing heavily.
A right hand to the body from Zhang.
Zhang misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Magomedsharipov.
Zhang lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zhang lands a shot to the body.
A body shot lands from Zhang.
Zhang throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right handed body shot lands from Zhang.
Zhang tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Magomedsharipov avoids it.
Zhang misses with a knee strike.
Zhang scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zhang gets through Magomedsharipov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zhang lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Magomedsharipov or not.
Zhang lands with a right to the head.
Magomedsharipov takes an elbow to the temple.
Zhang misses with a knee to the head. #T1#
Magomedsharipov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Zhang lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Zhang works on Magomedsharipov's body with a couple of short punches.
Magomedsharipov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Zhang.
Zhang scores with a nice hook to the head.
A body shot lands from Zhang.
Zhang tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Zhang.
Zhang missing with knees to the body.
Magomedsharipov blocks an elbow strike from Zhang.
Magomedsharipov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Zhang misses with an elbow strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Zhang.
Nice body punch from Zhang.
Zhang makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zhang lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Magomedsharipov or not.
Magomedsharipov blocks the elbow strike.
Zhang misses with an elbow over the top.
Zhang using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Zhang misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Magomedsharipov.
Zhang using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Magomedsharipov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Zhang throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Zhang misses with a knee to the head.
Magomedsharipov tries for a takedown but Zhang manages to get underhooks.
Magomedsharipov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zhang tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Magomedsharipov avoids it.
Nice body punch from Zhang - that landed with a thud.
Zhang misses with an elbow strike.
Good body shot from Zhang.
Zhang missing with knees to the body.
Zhang scores with a shoulder strike. #T3#
Zhang lands a nice shot to the body.
Magomedsharipov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Zhang.
Zhang lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Zhang pushes off an throws an elbow but Magomedsharipov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Magomedsharipov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Zhang lands a nice uppercut.
Zhang tries to land a knee to the head but Magomedsharipov blocks with his arms.
Magomedsharipov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zhang lands a body shot.
Magomedsharipov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Zhang is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Zhang tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nice elbow from Zhang.
A short body shot lands from Zhang as the two fighters clinch.
Zhang tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Magomedsharipov avoids it.#T4#
Magomedsharipov blocks an elbow strike from Zhang.
Zhang using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Magomedsharipov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Zhang works on Magomedsharipov's body with a couple of short punches.
Zhang scores with a shot to the side of Magomedsharipov's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magomedsharipov blocks an elbow strike.
Zhang lands a body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zhang.
Zhang tries to land knees in the clinch but Magomedsharipov avoids the damage to the body.
Zhang misses with a knee to the head.
Zhang tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Magomedsharipov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zhang throws an elbow that misses.
Zhang throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Magomedsharipovs head.
Zhang lands a knee to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zhang looking to throw knees to the head but Magomedsharipov is blocking nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mauricio Zhang dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Zhang clinches with his opponent.
Zhang throws an elbow that misses.
Zhang pushes Magomedsharipov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zhang using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Magomedsharipov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Zhang creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Zhang cracks Magomedsharipov with a nice body shot.
A short right from Zhang.
Zhang looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Magomedsharipov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Magomedsharipov wants to take the fight to the mat but Zhang manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Zhang pushes off an throws an elbow but Magomedsharipov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhang lands a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Magomedsharipov avoids the elbow strike from Zhang, against the cage.
Magomedsharipov avoids a wild elbow strike from Zhang.
Zhang lands with a light punch inside.
A right hand to the body from Zhang. #T1#
A right hand to the body from Zhang.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zhang.
Zhang makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Zhang throws an elbow but misses.
Zhang tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Zhang tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Magomedsharipov avoids it.
Zhang pushes Magomedsharipov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Zhang lands a shot to the body.
Zhang trying to land knees to the body.
Zhang pushes Magomedsharipov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mauricio Zhang seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Magomedsharipov managing to block the knees to the body from Zhang.
Magomedsharipov blocks the elbow strike.
Zhang throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Magomedsharipov blocks it with crossed arms.
A body shot lands from Zhang.
Zhang missing with knees to the body. #T2#
Zhang misses with an elbow over the top.
Zhang tries to land knees in the clinch but Magomedsharipov avoids the damage to the body.
Zhang has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A nice left hand lands by Zhang.
Zhang lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zhang throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Zhang tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Magomedsharipov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Zhang tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Magomedsharipov avoids it.
Zhang lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Magomedsharipov.
Magomedsharipov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Magomedsharipov blocks an elbow strike from Zhang.
Magomedsharipov tries for a takedown but Zhang manages to get underhooks.
Zhang softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zhang lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Zhang on the inside. #T3#
Zhang tries a knee to the head but Magomedsharipov blocks it.
Magomedsharipov has Zhang pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Zhang manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Magomed Magomedsharipov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zhang throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Zhang lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zhang tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Zhang working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Magomedsharipov avoiding damage as Zhang throws knees to the body.
Zhang is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Magomedsharipov is defending well for now.
Magomedsharipov wants a takedown.
Zhang tries to land knees in the clinch but Magomedsharipov avoids the damage to the body.
Zhang lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Magomedsharipov.
Zhang trying to land knees to the body.
Magomedsharipov takes a shot to the head.
Zhang pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T4#
Zhang tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Magomedsharipov avoids it.
Zhang tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A right hand to the body from Zhang.
A right hook to the body lands for Zhang.
Zhang lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zhang tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Magomedsharipov avoids it.
Zhang lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Zhang digs a right hand into Magomedsharipov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Magomedsharipov's gas tank.
Zhang lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zhang tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short body shot lands from Zhang as the two fighters clinch.
Zhang is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Magomedsharipov is defending well for now.
Magomedsharipov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Zhang throws a knee to the head but misses.
Zhang lands a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mauricio Zhang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Zhang moves into the clinch.
Magomedsharipov blocks an elbow strike from Zhang.
Magomedsharipov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Zhang stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A shot in the inside from Zhang.
Zhang prevents a takedown attempt there.
Magomedsharipov tries to score a body lock takedown but Zhang shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Zhang looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Zhang misses with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhang throws an elbow that misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Zhang obliges.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zhang lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Magomedsharipov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Zhang pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Magomed Magomedsharipov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Zhang has managed to clinch. #T1#
Zhang softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zhang pushes off an throws an elbow but Magomedsharipov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Magomedsharipov managing to block the knees to the body from Zhang.
Zhang pushes Magomedsharipov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Zhang.
Zhang lands a left hand that snaps the head of Magomedsharipov backwards.
A short body shot lands from Zhang as the two fighters clinch.
Zhang throws a knee to the head but misses.
Zhang with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Zhang tries a knee to the head but Magomedsharipov blocks it.
Zhang lands a nice uppercut.
Zhang is pressed up against the cage. Magomedsharipov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Zhang down to the mat. Zhang avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T2##CL2#
Zhang rushes Magomedsharipov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A body shot lands from Zhang.
Zhang lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Zhang trying to land knees to the body.
Zhang creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zhang using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Magomedsharipov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Zhang lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Zhang just misses with a elbow thrown towards Magomedsharipov's brow.
Zhang trying to land knees to the body.
Zhang trying to land knees to the body.
Zhang throws a knee to the head but misses.
Zhang tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Magomedsharipov avoids it.
Magomedsharipov avoiding damage as Zhang throws knees to the body.
Magomedsharipov avoiding damage as Zhang throws knees to the body. #T3#
Zhang throws an elbow that misses.
Zhang scores with a hook to the body.
Zhang lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zhang lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Magomedsharipov backwards.
Zhang works on Magomedsharipov's body with a couple of short punches.
Zhang creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Magomedsharipov's defenses.
A short body shot lands from Zhang as the two fighters clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zhang.
Zhang working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zhang tries to land a knee to the head but Magomedsharipov blocks with his arms.
A hook to the body from Zhang.
Magomedsharipov takes a shot to the head.
Zhang pushes Magomedsharipov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Zhang lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zhang trying to land knees to the body.
Zhang misses with an elbow over the top.
Magomedsharipov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Zhang is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Magomedsharipov is defending well for now.
Zhang gets through Magomedsharipov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Zhang.
Zhang misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Magomedsharipov.
Zhang throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Zhang tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Magomedsharipov avoids it.
Magomedsharipov managing to block the knees to the body from Zhang.
Zhang lands a good knee to the midsection. Magomedsharipov won't want to take too many of those.
Zhang is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Magomedsharipov is defending well for now.
Zhang tries to land a knee to the head but Magomedsharipov blocks with his arms.
Magomed Magomedsharipov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Magomedsharipov has a couple of punches blocked by Zhang.
Zhang lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Magomedsharipov backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mauricio Zhang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zhang 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 24:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 24:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mauricio Zhang!
A relieved looking Mauricio Zhang thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 12, 2025

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Flynn.
Flynn fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zhang avoids it really well and circles away.
Zhang looks to land a right hand but Flynn moved out of range.
Zhang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Flynn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Flynn fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Zhang lands with a straight right. Flynn didn't see that one coming.
Flynn looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zhang is fending him off so far but Flynn persists. Nope, Zhang circles away and we're back to standing.
Mauricio Zhang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cameron Flynn.
Flynn staying out of range there.#TD2#
Flynn changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Zhang looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Flynn working the ground and pound but Zhang is defending the strikes.
Zhang managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Flynn.
Flynn is putting a hurting on Zhang here, landing some big shots from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The ground and pound from Flynn seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Zhang on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Zhang tries to get out of the position.
Flynn fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Flynn lands a few punches from side control.#T1#
Flynn lands a nice forearm strike.
Zhang takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Flynn is chipping away with strikes.
Flynn creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Zhang sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Flynn looks up at the clock and then as Zhang takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Flynn smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Flynn in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Flynn works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Zhang is trying to control Flynn's posture but Flynn avoids it.
Zhang knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Flynn on the ground.
Flynn in side control, throwing shots but Zhang defends.
Flynn cracks Zhang with a big right hand but Zhang just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Flynn throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Flynn lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Zhang down. #ROC2#Zhang is rocked!
Flynn scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Zhang is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Flynn can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cameron Flynn!
An out of breath Cameron Flynn thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 08, 2025

#R1##TD#
Riley shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Zhang is trying to defend but Riley finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Riley is nestled in close to Zhang, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Riley trying to control the action but Zhang is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Riley is looking for a kimura but Zhang is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Riley to get the leverage.
Riley landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB#
Riley is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Zhang avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Riley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riley looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Riley is trying to work for a kimura but Zhang is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Zhang keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Zhang tries to roll over but Riley keeps him under control.
Zhang trying to hold on to Riley's head to control him but Riley postures up.
Riley is keen to just control but Zhang is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Riley wants to work for an arm triangle but Zhang is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Riley is looking for a kimura but Zhang is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Riley to get the leverage. #SUB#
Riley is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Zhang doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Riley.
Zhang blocking the ground and pound attempt from Riley. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Zhang is not content to let Riley control the position.#SUB#
Riley is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Riley is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Riley 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. #T3#
Riley thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zhang's head.
Zhang really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Riley. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Zhang on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zhang can do anything to dispel that myth.
Zhang is staying active underneath Riley, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zhang keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Riley is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Riley looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Riley is looking for a kimura here.
Riley seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zhang does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Riley seems to be looking for submissions.
Riley has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Zhang is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Riley scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Riley is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zhang has managed to free his arm - good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Riley thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Valentino Riley dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A swing and a miss from Zhang.
Zhang misses with a looping left.
Zhang throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zhang throws a lazy uppercut
and Riley counters with an inside leg kick.
Zhang misses with a straight left.
Riley connects with a leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Riley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zhang missing with a left hand there. Riley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zhang throws an off balance right hand
and Riley counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Riley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zhang can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riley shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #TD#
Riley is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Zhang's half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Riley missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1#
Zhang is doing well to control the position and prevent Riley from advancing to side control.
Riley throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Riley is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zhang has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Riley is trying to work for a kimura but Zhang is defending well.
Riley wants to control but Zhang is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Zhang is defending against the submission attempts here by Riley.
Riley seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zhang does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Riley seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Riley is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Zhang doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Riley.
Zhang is trying to get back to full guard.
Riley throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Riley is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T3##SUB#
Zhang is defending against the submission attempts here by Riley.
Zhang keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Riley is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Riley is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SU#
Riley decides to stand and escape the position. #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.
A jab from Zhang misses.
Zhang throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Riley takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #TD#
Riley closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Zhang to the mat! Zhang manages to get full guard. #SUB#
Riley drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Riley jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Riley throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Valentino Riley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Riley advances position into side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Riley is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Zhang knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Riley misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Valentino Riley 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Riley moves out of range of the strikes.
Riley shoots and misses
and Zhang counters with a straight right hand.
Zhang misses with an uppercut. Riley saw that one coming.#TD#
Riley dives in and scores a takedown into Zhang's guard.
Riley working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Zhang looking to hit a scissor sweep but Riley is one step ahead there.
Riley throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhang keeping moving, preventing Riley from controlling successfully.
Riley sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Zhang's guard. #T1#
Riley is looking to stall here but Zhang recovers full guard.
Riley works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Riley is thwarting Zhang's attempts to control the position.
Zhang is trying to get back to full guard.
Zhang is trying to maintain the position but Riley is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Riley is trying to work for a kimura but Zhang is defending well.
Riley thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Riley is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Riley is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zhang has managed to free his arm - good work.
Riley wants to pass to mount but Zhang is defending the position. #SUB#
Riley is trying to work for a kimura but Zhang is defending well.
Zhang wants to improve his position but Riley is controlling well. #T3#
Zhang is staying active underneath Riley, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Riley is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Riley seems to be looking for submissions.
Valentino Riley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Riley in particular looking to stall.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Riley looks for a takedown but Zhang sprawls well.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Zhang misses with a looping left.
Riley tries to clinch but Zhang moves out of range.
Zhang swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Riley moves in looking to clinch but Zhang pushes him off.
Riley has his takedown stuffed
and Riley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Valentino Riley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zhang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zhang lands with a right hand.
Mauricio Zhang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zhang keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Zhang lands with a straight right. Riley didn't see that one coming.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zhang misses with an uppercut.
Riley throws a head kick that Zhang semi-blocks.
Riley is looking to clinch but Zhang is avoiding it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zhang! But no joy.
Mauricio Zhang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zhang throws an overhand right that lands on Riley's shoulder, as Riley tries to avoid the shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mauricio Zhang.
I think Riley 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Valentino Riley!
In his post fight interview, Valentino Riley started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 03, 2025

#R1#
Woods slips a jab from Zhang.
Woods shoots in for a takedown but Zhang shows good takedown defense.
Zhang scores with the left hand. Woods knows he should have avoided that one.
Woods has his takedown stuffed
and Zhang connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Woods moves out of range as Zhang strikes.
Zhang throws a shot from downtown. Woods moves away and avoids it.
Woods ducks under a wild hook from Zhang.
Zhang misses with a hook #CL#
and Woods counters by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Woods fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Zhang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Woods uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zhang.
Woods slips under a jab from Zhang.
Zhang throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Zhang throws a hook to the side of Woods's head but Woods sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Woods tries to counter with a takedown but Zhang is quick to defend against it.
Zhang looks to land a left hand but Woods moved out of range nicely.
Woods slips a jab from Zhang.
Jab, jab by Zhang - just one landing.
Woods ducks under a wild hook from Zhang.
Woods dives in and grabs Zhang's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zhang pushes down on Woods's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marques Woods. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Woods takes one to the side of the head.
Woods bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A quick step to the side and Woods tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Woods walks into a left hand.
Zhang misses with a straight right.
As Zhang backs away, Woods returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Zhang throws a jab when Woods was well out of range.
Woods shoots in looking for a takedown. Zhang tries to sprawl out of it but Woods keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Zhang manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T2#
Zhang throws a hook but Woods blocks it.
Woods slips under a jab.
Zhang throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zhang missing with a left hand there. Woods was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Woods uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zhang.
An attempted straight right counter from Woods misses the target.
Woods gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Woods slips under a jab from Zhang.
Woods ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zhang throws a lazy right hand but Woods sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zhang throws a hook to the side of Woods's head but Woods sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zhang lands with an overhand left.
Zhang might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T3#
Woods moves out of range of the strikes.
As Zhang tries to get set, Woods tries to push him back and clinch up but Zhang manages to avoid the attempt.
Zhang missing with a left hand there. Woods was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Woods looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mauricio Zhang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Woods slips a straight right by Zhang.
Zhang misses with a straight left.
Woods slips a straight right by Zhang.
Mauricio Zhang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zhang throws a looping overhand right but Woods ducks down to avoid it.
Woods has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zhang finds it's way round the side to connect with Woods's head.
Woods shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zhang as he jumps to the side.
Zhang misses with a straight right. #T4#
Zhang lands a nice shot that snaps Woods's head back.
Woods shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Zhang misses with a hook. Woods ducked under it nicely.
Zhang misses the jab.
Zhang misses with a straight left.
Zhang thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zhang throws a hook but Woods avoids it easily.
Zhang misses with a hook. Woods ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Woods wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Woods avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Woods is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Zhang.
Woods staying out of range there.
Zhang misses with a hook. Woods ducked under it nicely.
Woods ducks under a wild hook from Zhang.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mauricio Zhang dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Nice defenses there by Woods.
Zhang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zhang throws a looping overhand right but Woods ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Zhang finds it's way through Woods's defenses.
Zhang throws a lazy right hand but Woods sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zhang misses with a straight right.
Zhang connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Woods's hands.
Zhang has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zhang looks to throw the jab but Woods is out of range.
Zhang moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhang jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD#
Woods throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Zhang tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Woods is in Zhang's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Woods accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zhang can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Woods postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Woods accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Woods not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Woods working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Zhang's head.
Woods trying to control but Zhang is working from the bottom.
Zhang avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Woods pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zhang is keeping the position for now.
Woods trying to control but Zhang is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Zhang throws a lazy right hand but Woods sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Woods shoots in but no luck this time.
Zhang misses with a hook.
Woods shoots in looking for a takedown. Zhang tries to sprawl out of it but Woods keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Zhang manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Woods shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zhang defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marques Woods. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice uppercut there from Zhang.#T3#
Woods closes the distance and clinches up with Zhang, looking for a takedown. Woods pushes Zhang against the cage but Zhang circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Zhang misses with a hook.
Woods moves out of range of the strikes.
Woods slips a jab from Zhang.
Woods swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mauricio Zhang seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Woods closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zhang circles away.
Woods bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Woods seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Zhang lands with a hook. Woods tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Zhang throws a hook but Woods blocks it.
Zhang throws out a loose jab but Woods uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zhang throws a big shot that misses.
Zhang rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL#
and Woods counters by moving into the clinch. #T4#
Zhang wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Woods keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Zhang's efforts to push away.
Zhang is trying to break the clinch but Woods has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Zhang breaks from the clinch.
Zhang throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zhang scores with a jab to the jaw.
Zhang throws the left hand but Woods avoids the punch easily.
Woods shoots for a double leg takedown but Zhang sprawls well. He's pushed Woods's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zhang cracks Woods with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Decent striking displayed by Zhang there.
Zhang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Woods.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mauricio Zhang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Zhang throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Woods seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Zhang missing with a left hand there. Woods was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Woods half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jab, jab by Zhang - just one landing.
Zhang throws a jab when Woods was well out of range.
Woods keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zhang.
Woods went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Woods steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zhang.
Woods seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Nice defenses there by Woods.
An attempted straight right counter from Woods misses the target.
Zhang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Woods sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Woods was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The fighters circling - Zhang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A telegraphed right hand from Zhang misses the target.
Woods drops down looking for a counter takedown but Zhang sprawls and moves away.
Nice defenses there by Woods.
Woods appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T1#
Woods uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zhang.
Woods shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zhang as he jumps to the side.
Zhang throws a shot from downtown. Woods moves away and avoids it.
Zhang's jab looks to have found its range, popping Woods under the eye.
Woods slips a jab from Zhang.
Woods bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slow jab from Zhang misses its intended target.
As Zhang looks to move away, Woods throws a big counter combo but Zhang just gets out of the way.
Woods moves out of range as Zhang strikes.
Zhang thows a left - swing and a miss!
Woods is looking to counter the offense by Zhang and move into the clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zhang darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Woods closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zhang circles away.
It seemed like Zhang was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zhang misses with a looping right.
Woods wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Zhang connects with a good right hand that stumbles Woods. Woods circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Woods avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Woods was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Zhang throws a shot from downtown. Woods moves away and avoids it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Zhang.
Woods shoots in looking for a takedown but Zhang manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Woods's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marques Woods. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zhang misses with an uppercut
and Woods counters with a nice uppercut.
Woods has his takedown stuffed
and Zhang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zhang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Woods throws a big counter combination but Zhang scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Zhang misses with an uppercut. #T3#
Woods doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Zhang counters with a nice uppercut.
Marques Woods is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zhang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Woods.
No luck for Woods with that takedown attempt.
A little jabbing left from Zhang on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zhang throws a shot from downtown. Woods moves away and avoids it.
Zhang's jab looks to have found its range, popping Woods under the eye.
Woods takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Zhang connects with a nice looking jab.
Woods has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zhang finds it's way round the side to connect with Woods's head. #ROC2#Woods is rocked!
Zhang throws a jab when Woods was well out of range.#T4#
Zhang scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Oh Woods is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Woods uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zhang.
Woods seems to have got his legs back now.
Woods uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zhang.
Woods uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zhang.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Zhang does it's job there.
Woods moves out of range of the strikes.
Zhang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Woods sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zhang throws an overhand right that lands on Woods's shoulder, as Woods tries to avoid the shot.
Zhang throws a lazy right hand but Woods sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Woods throwing a counter right hand but Zhang manages to avoid it.
Marques Woods has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Woods takes one to the chin there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mauricio Zhang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Zhang 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 25:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 25:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mauricio Zhang!
Mauricio Zhang seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 26, 2025

#R1#
That kick from Wilowitz tenderised Zhang's leg. Zhang is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wilowitz scores with a leg kick. #CL2#
Wilowitz clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Wilowitz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A big right from Zhang misses.
Wilowitz lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Wilowitz.#CUT2#It looks like Mauricio Zhang has been cut.
A low kick lands for Wilowitz.
Wilowitz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wilowitz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wilowitz wants to counter with a clinch but Zhang pushes him away.
Wilowitz is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jab, jab by Zhang - just one landing.
Zhang cracks Wilowitz with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wilowitz takes one to the chin there.
Wilowitz thumps Zhang with a low kick.
Wilowitz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zhang.
Wilowitz throws a sloppy head kick and Zhang moves out of range easily.
Zhang scores with a sloppy right hand. Wilowitz should have avoided that one.
Wilowitz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wilowitz thuds his shin into the meat of Zhang's side.
Wilowitz wants to clinch.#T1#
A head kick misses from Wilowitz.
Zhang cracks Wilowitz with an open hand slap.
Roman Wilowitz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilowitz slips under a jab.
Zhang scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wilowitz misses the shot to the body.
Wilowitz takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wilowitz moves forwards but Zhang connects with a nice, crisp jab.#ROC#Wilowitz is rocked!
Wilowitz with a nice calf kick.
Wilowitz is still on wobbly legs! Can Zhang finish him?
Zhang looks to land a right hand but Wilowitz moved out of range.
Wilowitz seems to have recovered his senses.
Zhang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wilowitz is looking to slow Zhang down with leg kicks.
A telegraphed right hand from Zhang misses the target. #KD#
Zhang drops Wilowitz with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Wilowitz looks back up at him and smiles so Zhang waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zhang drops Wilowitz with a big left hand! Wilowitz is injured, injured bad! Zhang jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mauricio Zhang!
After winning the bout, Mauricio Zhang thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 23, 2025

#R1#
Andrescu is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zhang sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Zhang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zhang looks to land a left hand but Andrescu moved out of range nicely.
Andrescu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice shot by Zhang.
Zhang lands with an overhand left.
Andrescu throws a sloppy head kick
and Zhang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Andrescu slips a straight right by Zhang.
Andrescu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zhang.
Andrescu has his takedown stuffed
and Zhang counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zhang avoids the body shot from Andrescu.
Andrescu slips under a jab.
Andrescu ducks under a wild hook from Zhang.
Andrescu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zhang.
Andrescu throws out a counter right but Zhang avoids it with no problem.
Andrescu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Andrescu misses with a double jab
and Andrescu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Zhang stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#KD#
Zhang cracks Andrescu with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Zhang has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Andrescu to stand back up!#ROC#Andrescu is rocked!
Andrescu moves out of range as Zhang strikes.
Andrescu is still on wobbly legs! Can Zhang finish him?
Mauricio Zhang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Andrescu misses with a takedown attempt
and Zhang counters with a huge left! Andrescu is in big trouble! He's backing up but Zhang isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Andrescu from any more damage. A dominating finish by Zhang!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mauricio Zhang!
Mauricio Zhang seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 20, 2025

#R1#
Mera on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Zhang looks to land a left hand but Mera moved out of range nicely.
Zhang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mera takes one to the chin there.
Usaa Mera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mera takes one to the side of the head. #ROC#Mera is rocked!
Mera shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zhang sprawls well. Zhang wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mera gets slowly back to his feet.
Zhang misses with a looping right.
Mera defending well as Zhang loads up on a big left hand.
Nice sprawl there from Zhang as Mera shoots in.
Zhang misses with a straight left.
The fighters circling - Zhang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zhang feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Meras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Zhang misses with a straight left.
Mera drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Zhang defends it well.
Mera bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#KD#
Zhang cracks Mera with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Zhang has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Mera to stand back up!
Mera is still on wobbly legs! Can Zhang finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Mera is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Zhang's half guard.
Zhang wants to improve his position but Mera is controlling well. #T1##SU2#
Mera decides to stand and escape the position.
Mera seems to have recovered his senses.
Zhang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mera.
Zhang scores with the left hand. Mera knows he should have avoided that one.
Zhang throws a looping overhand right but Mera ducks down to avoid it.
Zhang throws a hook but Mera avoids it easily.
Mera defending well as Zhang loads up on a big left hand.
Mera needs to keep his hands up - Zhang had a free shot at his head there.
Mauricio Zhang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zhang lands with an uppercut that bounces Mera off the cage and back into range.#KD#
Zhang sends Mera crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Zhang is motioning to the referee to let Mera up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zhang closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Mera! Zhang dives in looking to finish! Mera 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 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mauricio Zhang!
Mauricio Zhang thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 17, 2025

#R1#
Visser throws a good cross that connects.
Zhang throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Visser counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zhang misses with a left hand
enabling Visser to counter with a crisp jab.
Visser displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zhang throws out the jab.
Zhang closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Zhang throws a lazy uppercut
and Visser counters with a nice uppercut.
Zhang looks to land a left hand but Visser moved out of range nicely.
Visser staying out of range there.
It seemed like Visser was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zhang looks to land a left hand but Visser moved out of range nicely.
Visser works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mauricio Zhang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Visser bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Zhang's head.
Zhang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Visser.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Visser! But no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab, jab by Visser - just one landing.
Visser moves out of range of the strikes.
Visser looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Visser on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Zhang throws an overhand right that lands on Visser's shoulder, as Visser tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Visser moves out of range as Zhang strikes.
Zhang throws a poor cross that misses
and Visser counters with a straight right hand.
Visser sizes up Zhang with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Zhang misses with a straight right.
Visser looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice shot lands for Visser.
Visser with a jab.#ROC2#Zhang is rocked!
Visser cracks Zhang on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Zhang falls backwards against the cage. Visser follows up with more strikes that drop Zhang to his knees. Visser keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Zhang! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bram Visser!
Bram Visser 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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