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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 31, 2025 |
#R1#
Zionovic wants to clinch up but Huffer keeps it at a distance.#TD#
Huffer shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Huffer showed some decent athleticism there.
Huffer content to control rather than advance.
Huffer has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huffer scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Zionovic gets full guard.#T1#
Huffer controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Huffer'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.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Huffer closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Zionovic's guard.
Huffer is stalling in the full guard.
Huffer looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T3#
Huffer landing with the ground and pound.
Huffer content to stall in guard here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Zionovic gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Huffer to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Huffer controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Huffer landing some decent shots from guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Huffer is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Twell Huffer dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Huffer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zionovic but Zionovic pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2#
Zionovic fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Huffer sprawls well initially but Zionovic persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Huffer gets full guard.
Huffer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Huffer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zionovic manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Huffer is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Zionovic throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zionovic can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Huffer controls the pace.
Huffer forces his way into half guard.#T1#
Huffer takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Huffer seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Zionovic for as long as he can get away with.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Huffer.
Huffer continues to stall.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
More hug and hope from Huffer.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Zionovic throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Huffer tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Zionovic is in Huffer's guard.
Huffer 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#
Huffer is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T3##T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Huffer continues to hold on tight.
Huffer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zionovic can do to turn this around?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zionovic has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Huffer is working away from the top position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Twell Huffer will probably get the nod.
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. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Huffer drives through with a takedown into Zionovic's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Huffer with a nice head shot there.
Huffer is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Huffer throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huffer looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Zionovic is wriggling around but Huffer manages to pass to half guard.
#T1#
Zionovic trying to control but Huffer postures up.
Huffer looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Twell Huffer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Huffer closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Huffer lands in his opponent's guard.
Huffer controlling from the top position. #T3#
Huffer pushes down on Zionovic's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Huffer is controlling the pace.
Huffer is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Huffer performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Huffer lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Huffer not doing much here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Twell Huffer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Huffer, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Twell Huffer!
Twell Huffer seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 23, 2025 |
#R1#
A slapping body kick lands there for Gonzaga.
Gonzaga thuds a left hand into Zionovic's body.
No joy there for Zionovic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gonzaga!
#CUT2#It looks like Srboljub Claus Zionovic has been cut.
Zionovic is breathing heavily.#KD2#
Gonzaga lands a big head kick that sends Zionovic tumbling to the mat! Gonzaga takes a step backwards and waves Zionovic back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Zionovic is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gonzaga lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Zionovic head around and knocks him out cold! Gonzaga hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kai Gonzaga! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 29, 2025 |
#R1#
Zionovic shoots in but no luck this time.
Anderson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Zionovic sprawls and moves away.#TD#
Anderson drives through with a takedown into Zionovic's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Anderson connects with a couple of short punches.
Zionovic looks winded!
Zionovic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Anderson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Anderson throwing strikes from guard but Zionovic blocks nicely. #SUB#
Anderson drops back looking for a leg! Zionovic is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Zionovic manages to kick Anderson off! Anderson jumps back into Zionovic's guard. #SUB#
Anderson drops back looking for a leg! Zionovic is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Zionovic manages to kick Anderson off! Anderson jumps back into Zionovic's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Anderson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Zionovic is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Anderson, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Anderson is looking for a triangle but Zionovic pushes his legs off easily.
#T1##SUB#
Zionovic avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Anderson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zionovic defends it easily.
Zionovic tries to free his leg and advance position but Anderson is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Zionovic is sitting in close to Anderson's body. Anderson has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Zionovic is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Zionovic is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Anderson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jairo Anderson! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 25, 2025 |
#R1##CL2#
Yarborough moves into the clinch successfully.
Zionovic gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Emanuel Yarborough has been cut.
Zionovic blocking some punches.
Yarborough lands a shoulder strike. #CUT2#It looks like Srboljub Claus Zionovic has been cut.
Zionovic has had enough of the clinch but Yarborough keeps him there for the moment.
Yarborough throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Yarborough.
Yarborough lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yarborough.
Yarborough has a couple of punches blocked by Zionovic.
Yarborough lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Yarborough.
Yarborough misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yarborough misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yarborough creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zionovic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yarborough.
Yarborough lands a left hand.
Yarborough throws a punch but it's blocked by Zionovic.
Yarborough lands with a left to the head. #T1#
Yarborough lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zionovic is looking for a takedown.
Zionovic is looking to break free of the clinch but Yarborough has double underhooks.
Yarborough lands a right hand.
Zionovic is breathing heavily.
Yarborough lands with a short shot to the head.
Zionovic tries to pull guard but Yarborough forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Yarborough lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yarborough.
Yarborough lands with a light punch inside.
Yarborough lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zionovic backwards. #ROC2#Zionovic is rocked!
Yarborough creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Zionovic's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Zionovic drops to his knees and Yarborough pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Emanuel Yarborough! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 19, 2025 |
#R1##CL#
Black gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Zionovic pulls Black into guard.
Black looking to sit in guard and control but Zionovic gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Black on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Black tries to get out of the position.
Zionovic would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Black working a defensive guard here.
Black has a closed guard, preventing Zionovic from standing up.
Zionovic with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zionovic forces his way into half guard.
Ground and pound from Zionovic.
Black wants to get back to full guard.
Black wants to get back to full guard but Zionovic has passed into side control.
Zionovic controlling the position from side mount. #T1#
Black tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Zionovic wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Black can't do much from the bottom here.
Black tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Zionovic presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Black reaches up to try and control the position but Zionovic seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Black rolls and tries to escape and now Zionovic has his back!
Black wants to escape the position.
Black is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Black is trying to break free.
#SUB2#
Zionovic is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Black won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Zionovic off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Srboljub Claus Zionovic! |
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