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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 25, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Brooks tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zabransky paws at him with a jab and circles away. Zabransky looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this! Brooks shoots in but Zabransky avoids the takedown attempt easily. Brooks shoots in but Zabransky avoids the takedown attempt easily. Brooks is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zabransky sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Dusan Zabransky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zach Brooks.#TD# Zabransky shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Brooks manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Brooks is looking to stand back up but Zabransky counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Brooks. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVB# Zabransky is figuring out what he wants to do next. Brooks is looking for a sweep. Zabransky is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1# Zabransky tries to stand and escape but Brooks is controlling the position. Zabransky trying to mount his opponent but Brooks defends it. Brooks is trying to get back to full guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Brooks wants to get back to full guard but Zabransky has passed into side control. Zabransky working away.#SUB# Brooks wants to control the position but that's not easy when your opponent is in side control! Zabransky seems to be going for some sort of submission here. Hard to say what - oh, it's a Brabo choke! He's got it! Brooks is tapping! Wow, great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Brabo Choke). Dusan Zabransky! Dusan Zabransky got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!' |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 25, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A lazy left from Torkoly Jr finds it's target.#CUT#It looks like Jakub Zabransky has been cut. Torkoly Jr connects with a single shot there. Zabransky shoots for a double leg takedown but Torkoly Jr sprawls well. He's pushed Zabransky's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Torkoly Jr sizes up Zabransky with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #ROC#Zabransky is rocked! Torkoly Jr connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Zabransky out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Benjamin Torkoly Jr! Benjamin Torkoly Jr bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. The defeated Jakub Zabransky had this to say: 'Jsem kokot. A co.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 25, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Diaz misses with a body kick. Cerny changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Cerny tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Diaz swivels and escapes. Cerny fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Diaz avoids it really well and circles away. Cerny shoots in for a takedown but Diaz shows good takedown defense. Diaz tried to counter with a leg kick but Cerny avoided it. Nick Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Cerny. Cerny displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diaz throws out the jab. #CL2# Cerny darts in and clinches Diaz up against the cage. Cerny is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Diaz pulls him back up using the underhooks. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2# Cerny breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Diaz dives in and grabs Cerny's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cerny pushes down on Diaz's head and hops out. Cerny slaps away a takedown attempt from Diaz, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T1# Cerny shoots in but Diaz avoids the takedown attempt easily. Diaz leaves Cerny with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Cerny fails with the takedown. Cerny fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Cerny looks for a takedown but Diaz sprawls well. Cerny looks winded! Cerny doesn't manage to clinch there - Diaz circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Cerny. No joy for Diaz on that attempt. #T2# Diaz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cerny sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Diaz somewhat. No luck with that takedown attempt from Diaz. Cerny shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Diaz as he jumps to the side. Diaz is looking for a counter combo. Cerny displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Cerny misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Diaz dives in for a single leg takedown but Cerny sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Cerny throws a sloppy head kick and Diaz moves out of range easily. #T3# Cerny tries for a takedown but Diaz circles away easily and Diaz counters with a flying knee. Nice. Diaz leaves Cerny with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Cerny wants to clinch. Diaz attempts a counter takedown but Cerny avoids it well and moves away. Cerny shoots for a takedown but Diaz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Diaz fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Cerny dives in for a single leg takedown but Diaz sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Diaz misses with a few strikes there.
Diaz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T4# Diaz throws a series of punches but Cerny avoids them all with ease. Cerny tries to clinch there but Diaz circles away.
A head kick misses from Cerny. Cerny stuffs the takedown attempt from Diaz. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet. Cerny is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL# Diaz drives through and clinches with Cerny against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Diaz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cerny has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Diaz throws a head punch that misses. #TD2# Cerny pulls Diaz into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Nick Diaz will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# Cerny shoots for a double leg takedown but Diaz sprawls well. He's pushed Cerny's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Cerny tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Cerny looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Diaz is fending him off so far but Cerny persists. Nope, Diaz circles away and we're back to standing. Cerny throws a head kick that misses. Diaz is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Cerny. Danga de danga de dang - Cerny scores with a four punch combination!#CL2# Cerny has managed to clinch.
Diaz avoiding damage as Cerny throws knees to the body.
Diaz is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Diaz trying to control the position but instead, Cerny has worked for underhooks and has pushed Diaz into the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cerny fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nick Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Cerny. Diaz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cerny is breathing heavily.#T1##BC# Diaz breaks from the clinch.
Cerny defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Diaz. Diaz stuffs the takedown.#TD2# Cerny feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#ES# Diaz pushes Cerny off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #TD# Diaz fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Cerny to the ground. Diaz is now in Cerny's guard. Diaz trying to control but Cerny is working from the bottom. #T2# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Diaz tries to free his leg and advance position but Cerny is retaining full guard. Diaz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Cerny is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Diaz stopping the sweep attempt from Cerny.#T3# Diaz looking to pass the guard. #ES2# Cerny pushes Diaz off and scrambles back to his feet.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt. Diaz tries to clinch up. Cerny lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Diaz shoots in for a takedown but Cerny shows good takedown defense. Cerny tries to counter by closing the distance. Cerny throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Diaz on the side of the head. Diaz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cerny defends well and Diaz ends up having to push Cerny into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL# Diaz rushes Cerny and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T4# Diaz jumps guard but Cerny stands there with Diaz around his waist. Diaz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cerny has Diaz pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Diaz manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Cerny misses with a knee to the head. Cerny is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Diaz drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cerny should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete. A bit of stalling here from Cerny.
Cerny tries to score a body lock takedown but Diaz shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC# Diaz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Adam Cerny will probably get the nod - 10:9. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Cerny misses with a leg kick #TD# and Diaz counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Cerny! #ES2# Cerny sneaks out the side door and pushes Diaz away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape. Diaz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cerny sprawls well. Cerny wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet. Diaz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Cerny displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Diaz. Cerny wants to counter the offense by Diaz and move into the clinch position. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Cerny throws a one two combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Cerny moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Adam Cerny seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1# Cerny shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL# and Diaz counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Diaz blocks an elbow strike. Diaz is trying to stall.
Cerny is stalling here.
#BC# Diaz breaks the clinch.
Cerny is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Cerny throws a nice looking combination but Diaz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Diaz swats away the attempt to clinch by Cerny.#T2# Cerny works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Cerny looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. As Cerny looks to move away, Diaz throws a big counter combo but Cerny just gets out of the way. Cerny misses with a series of wild punches.
Horrible takedown attempt by Cerny or perhaps it was just good defense by Diaz, which made it look bad. Diaz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cerny circles away. And Cerny responds with a good body kick, but Diaz manages to step out the way in time. Cerny misses with a takedown attempt - Diaz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Diaz throws a big counter combination but Cerny scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T3# The fight stays on the outside here - Diaz looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Cerny feints the counter takedown. Diaz darts in looking for a takedown but Cerny gets double underhooks and turns Diaz into the cage. Cerny throws a sloppy head kick and Diaz moves out of range easily. Sloppy strikes from Diaz. Those never looked like landing. Cerny throws a leg kick but Diaz sees it coming and moves out of range. Cerny looks to land a body kick but Diaz moved away. Diaz appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL# Diaz moves into the clinch. Cerny tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Diaz smiles and moves away.
Diaz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Cerny fails with a takedown attempt. Diaz feinted with a counter takedown. Nick Diaz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4# Cerny slaps away a takedown attempt from Diaz, before circling back to the center of the mat. Diaz fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2# Cerny moves into the clinch. Diaz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cerny drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Diaz gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight! Adam Cerny comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Cerny has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 William Gold scores the fight 29:29 Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29 Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Adam Cerny! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 19, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Diaz fails to land the takedown.#CL2# Cerny takes the fight into the clinch. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Diaz. Diaz prevents the takedown attempt.
Cerny stalls. Cerny can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2# Cerny ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Cerny no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Diaz is fighting to break Cerny's control of his arms but Cerny is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Cerny tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1# Cerny keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully. Diaz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Cerny has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Diaz has passed into side control.
Diaz scoring with punches and elbows. #SUB# Diaz tries for a kimura but Cerny is defending well. Cerny is trying to get back to half guard.#T2# Cerny sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB# Diaz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB# Diaz seems to be looking for submissions.
Cerny wants to get back to full guard. Cerny keeping hold of Diaz's head, controlling as best he can. Cerny is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Diaz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Diaz's back!#T3# Diaz rolls, trying to escape but Cerny keeps control of the position.
Cerny avoiding Diaz 's attempts to control his hands. Diaz has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Cerny. Cerny looking to hold on to the position here but Diaz rolls and ends up regaining guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Cerny engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB# Diaz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cerny wants to stand but Diaz is controlling his posture from full guard. #T4# Cerny loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Diaz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cerny manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Cerny can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Diaz controls the pace. Diaz preventing the sweep. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Adam Cerny will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2# Cerny looks for a takedown but Diaz sprawls well. Cerny shoots in but Diaz avoids the takedown attempt easily. Cerny closes the distance and clinches up with Diaz, looking for a takedown. Cerny pushes Diaz against the cage but Diaz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Nick Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Cerny. Cerny leaves Diaz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2# Cerny closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Diaz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Diaz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cerny jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Diaz walks away with a smile on his face. Cerny gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Diaz moves in looking to clinch but Cerny pushes him off. Cerny throws a counter combo. Diaz closes the distance and clinches up with Cerny, looking for a takedown. Diaz pushes Cerny against the cage but Cerny circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T1# Cerny throws a body kick that misses. Diaz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cerny circles away. Cerny tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Cerny scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Cerny dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Cerny tries for a takedown but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Cerny is breathing heavily.#TD# Diaz drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Diaz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Diaz advances position into side control! Cerny gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #T2# Cerny tries to lock up and control but Diaz gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Diaz controlling from the full mount. Nick Diaz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Cerny is desperately trying to improve his position but Diaz has a good base and remains in mount. Cerny should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Diaz raining down shots from the mount! Diaz scores with a couple of good head shots there.
#T3# Diaz looking to control but Cerny is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Diaz cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Diaz tries to control but Cerny wriggling away. Diaz lands a heavy elbow. Diaz controlling the position easily from mount. Cerny wants to hold on but Diaz pushes him away.#T4# Cerny tries to reverse the position but Diaz maintains control. Diaz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Diaz with the ground and pound from mount. Diaz looking to control but Cerny is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Diaz is in the full mount, landing strikes. Cerny wants to control but Diaz is having none of it. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Diaz dominating with strikes here. Cerny is desperately trying to improve his position but Diaz has a good base and remains in mount. Cerny wants to hold on but Diaz pushes him away. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Diaz dominated that second round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Diaz shoots in for a takedown but Cerny shows good takedown defense. #CL2# Cerny moves into the clinch successfully.
A bit of stalling here from Cerny.
Diaz is defending well against a takedown attempt. Diaz has Cerny pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cerny manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Diaz is working for takedown but Cerny is calmly controlling the position for now. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him. Cerny slowing the pace effectively. Diaz misses with a body punch.
#TD# Diaz manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cerny controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Cerny throws a strike but Diaz rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR# Cerny throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
#T1##SUB2# Cerny is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Diaz defends well. Cerny takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Cerny working a defensive guard here.
Diaz trying to control but Cerny is working from the bottom. Diaz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cerny is keeping the position for now. Diaz trying to control but Cerny is working from the bottom. #T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Diaz content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2# Cerny has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Diaz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Cerny looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB# Diaz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Diaz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Diaz fails with a takedown attempt.#T3##TD# Diaz shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Cerny tries to get to full guard but Diaz has control of the leg. Cerny throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#T4##ES2# Cerny kicks off Diaz and gets to his feet. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Diaz is defended easily by Cerny. Diaz fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Cerny dives in for a single leg takedown but Diaz sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Diaz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#CL2# Cerny has Diaz up against the cage in a clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC# Diaz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Adam Cerny. I think Cerny has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 James Atkins scores the fight 29:29 Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29 Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Adam Cerny! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1015 Round 3
Date: Oct 19, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2# Ferrari shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ferrari showed some decent athleticism there. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ferrari lands a nice short elbow. Ferrari has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2# Ferrari is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Zabransky doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ferrari. #SUB2# Ferrari in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Zabransky tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Ferrari!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mike Ferrari! Jakub Zabransky was interviewed post fight and said 'Jsem kokot. A co.'. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1015 Round 2
Date: Oct 18, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Zabransky moves in looking to clinch but Randy pushes him off.#KD2# Randy drops his shoulder and cracks Zabransky with a huge uppercut! Zabransky goes down! Can Randy finish him?
#CUT2#It looks like Jakub Zabransky has been cut. Zabransky throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#SUB# Zabransky pushes a forearm under Randy's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Randy is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jakub Zabransky! Jakub Zabransky took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 17, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD# Zabransky darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Zimbawa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Zimbawa is not content to let Zabransky control the position. Zimbawa gets full guard. Zimbawa looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Zabransky trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Zabransky controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1# Zimbawa has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2# Zimbawa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zabransky doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zabransky manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Zabransky wants to control from the top but Zimbawa keeps moving. Zimbawa pulls Zabransky in close to prevent any damage. #T2##SUB2# Zimbawa is looking for a triangle but Zabransky pushes his legs off easily.
Zabransky stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zimbawa swivels though and keeps the full guard. Zimbawa trying to control the position here. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Zimbawa keeping moving, preventing Zabransky from controlling successfully. #T3# Zimbawa is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB# Zimbawa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Zabransky has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Zimbawa is working away from the top position though.#SUB2# Zimbawa seems to be looking for submissions.
Zimbawa working the head and body with strikes. #T4# Zimbawa working over Zabransky with some ground and pound. Zabransky looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Zabransky trying to control but Zimbawa postures up.
Zabransky is breathing heavily.#SUB2# Zimbawa is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2# Zimbawa is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Zabransky sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2# Zimbawa is working for a submission of some sort.
Zabransky flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2# Zimbawa seems to be working for a kimura but Zabransky defends the submission attempt. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zimba Zimbawa dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# Zimbawa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL# Zabransky gets a clinch. Zabransky misses with a knee to the head. Zimbawa has Zabransky pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Zabransky manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. We've been informed that Zimbawa has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Zabransky is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Zimbawa to keep the fight standing. Zabransky comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Zabransky lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Zabransky looking for a takedown. #TD# Zabransky has clasped his hands together around Zimbawa's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Zimbawa tries to improve position but can't. #T1# Zimbawa is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Zabransky missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Zimbawa is doing well to control the position and prevent Zabransky from advancing to side control. Zimbawa regains full guard. Nicely done. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Zimbawa holds on and takes a little breather. Zimbawa manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zabransky manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB# Zabransky is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Zimbawa wants to control from the top but Zabransky keeps moving. #T2# Zimbawa with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Zimbawa is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Zimbawa connects with a couple of short punches. Zimbawa working some strikes from top position. Zimbawa trying to control but Zabransky is working from the bottom. Zimbawa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3##REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Zabransky scores with a one two! Zimbawa had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Zimbawa throws a nice looking combination but Zabransky bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Zabransky gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Zimbawa counters with a one-two to the body. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dusan Zabransky. That's going to take a lot out of him. Zimbawa lands a really nice looking cross but Zabransky seems unphased.
Dusan Zabransky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2# Zimbawa closes the distance and clinches. #T4# The referee is keeping an eye on Zimbawa - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#TD2# Zimbawa ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Zimbawa no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Zimbawa tries to land a sweep but no joy. Zimbawa is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Zimbawa is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Zabransky is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Zimbawa's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Zimbawa's back! Zimbawa looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. Zimbawa might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Zabransky haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Dusan Zabransky will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3# Zabransky tries to clinch up enabling Zimbawa to counter with a crisp jab. Zabransky connects with a body shot. Zabransky misses with a takedown attempt #TD2# and Zimbawa counters with a shoot takedown. Zabransky fights it but they end up in guard. #ES# Zabransky pushes Zimbawa off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. Zabransky tries to clinch but Zimbawa moves away and Zimbawa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Zabransky thinking. Zimbawa swats away the attempt to clinch by Zabransky. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Zabransky doesn't succeed with the takedown and Zimbawa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1##TD2# Zimbawa drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB2# Zimbawa is trying to get an arm triangle but Zabransky is defending well. Zabransky is not content to let Zimbawa control the position. #SUB2# Zimbawa in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Zabransky is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Zimba Zimbawa! The defeated Dusan Zabransky had this to say: 'No, tak jsem kokot.'. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1015 Round 1
Date: Oct 17, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Savage fails with an attempt to clinch.
#KD2# Savage lands a big head kick that sends Zabransky tumbling to the mat! Savage takes a step backwards and waves Zabransky back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Zabransky is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Jakub Zabransky has been cut. Savage moves in looking to clinch but Zabransky pushes him off.#TD# Zabransky shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Savage manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Savage being controlled here, momentarily. Savage is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Zabransky slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Savage really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zabransky. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1# Zabransky wants to stand but Savage is controlling his posture from full guard. Zabransky slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Zabransky is looking to stand up but Savage won't let him. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD# Zabransky closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Savage did well to prevent Zabransky getting side control.#SUB# Zabransky is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Savage sees it coming and defends easily. Zabransky really is a fat lump.#T2# Zabransky landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Zabransky working the head and body with strikes. Zabransky trying to control the pace. Zabransky stops Savage from getting back to his feet.
#ES2# Savage kicks off Zabransky and gets to his feet. Savage lets loose with a powerful body kick. Zabransky will feel that in the morning. Zabransky circles away from the clinch attempt#TD# and Zabransky counters with a shoot takedown. Savage fights it but they end up in guard. #T3# Zabransky trying to stand up but can't free himself from Savage's guard. Zabransky sitting in guard here, content to control. Zabransky content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Savage wants to get back to his feet but Zabransky is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Zabransky stays in close to Savage's body and controls the position. #T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Savage working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zabransky. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Zabransky scoring with punches to the head and body. Zabransky advances position into side control! Savage is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Zabransky asserts his dominance and retains side control. Zabransky works to advance to full mount. Savage defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Zabransky fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jakub Zabransky will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Jakub Zabransky's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Savage wants to clinch#TD# and Zabransky counters with a single leg into guard. Savage didn't expect that. Zabransky is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Savage wants to get back to his feet but Zabransky is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Savage is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU# Zabransky stands up from Savage's guard - Zabransky perhaps looking for a knockout. #T1# Savage throws a head kick but Zabransky moves out of range.
Savage misses with a head kick.
#TD# Zabransky drives through with a takedown into Savage's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Savage is breathing heavily. Zabransky is stalling in the full guard. Savage has momentary wrist control but Zabransky slips an elbow through the middle.#T2# Zabransky forces his way into half guard. Zabransky tries to stand but can't do so whilst Savage controls his leg. Savage looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SU# Zabransky stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Savage to get to his feet. #TD# Zabransky fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Savage sprawls well initially but Zabransky persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #T3# Zabransky working over Savage with some ground and pound. Savage looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Zabransky lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Zabransky 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. Nice strikes from Zabransky there. Zabransky seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Jakub Zabransky overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Savage has hold of Zabransky's hands but Zabransky slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T4# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Savage is looking to get back to is feet but Zabransky passes into side control.
#SU# Zabransky stands up and beckons Savage to his feet. Zabransky is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Savage can do to turn this around? Savage ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zabransky moves away. Savage looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Savage fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Savage blocks a head kick by Zabransky.
Savage is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#TD# Zabransky changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Savage looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Savage bucks up and tries to throw Zabransky off but instead Zabransky has got his back! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Zabransky trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Savage doesn't escape. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jakub Zabransky dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Jakub Zabransky's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##CL# Zabransky has managed to clinch.
Savage looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. A bit of stalling here from Zabransky.
Savage wants to break free but Zabransky has control.
Savage has had enough of the clinch but Zabransky keeps him there for the moment. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Zabransky pressing his opponent against the cage. Savage blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Zabransky avoiding damage as Savage throws knees to the body.
#TD# Zabransky has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Savage clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#T1# Savage is trying to stand back up. #SUB# Zabransky patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here? Zabransky biding his time, controlling Savage. #SUB# Zabransky is cranking Savage's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Savage! He's tightened the choke and Savage is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jakub Zabransky! A pretty intense looking Jakub Zabransky took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title. |
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