Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 08, 2025

#R1##TD2#
Magomedsharipov scores with a takedown into Poirier's guard.
Poirier wants to stand up but Magomedsharipov is controlling him. #SUB2#
Magomedsharipov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Poirier is looking to stand up but Magomedsharipov isn't so interested in that idea.
Magomedsharipov landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Poirier throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Magomedsharipov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Poirier has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Magomedsharipov has managed to get both his arms back between Poirier's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedsharipov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Magomedsharipov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Magomedsharipov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T1#
Magomedsharipov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Magomedsharipov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Poirier wants to get back to his feet but Magomedsharipov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Poirier has momentary wrist control but Magomedsharipov slips an elbow through the middle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Magomedsharipov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Magomedsharipov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Magomedsharipov prevents Poirier from getting back to his feet.
Magomedsharipov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Magomedsharipov working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Poirier wants to stand and escape but Magomedsharipov is having none of it. #ES#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Poirier manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T2#
Poirier tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Magomedsharipov avoids it.
Magomedsharipov prevents a body shot from Poirier. #BC#
Poirier escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Poirier tries to bum rush Magomedsharipov with a series of wild strikes but Magomedsharipov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Magomedsharipov shoots in looking for a takedown. Poirier tries to sprawl out of it but Magomedsharipov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Poirier manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD2#
Magomedsharipov gets a double leg takedown into Poirier's guard.
Magomedsharipov stops Poirier from standing up. #ES#
Poirier has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Magomedsharipov is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Poirier misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Magomedsharipov.
Magomedsharipov dodges an elbow strike from Poirier.
Poirier tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Poirier has had enough of the clinch but Magomedsharipov keeps him there for the moment.#T3#
Poirier 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 tries for a takedown. No joy.
Poirier 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.
Poirier tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Magomedsharipov avoids it.
Poirier with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Magomedsharipov tries for a takedown but Poirier manages to get underhooks.
Nate Poirier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magomed Magomedsharipov.
Poirier gets underhooks to prevent Magomedsharipov's takedown attempt.
Poirier fails to pull guard. #BC#
Poirier breaks from the clinch.
Poirier lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Magomedsharipov backs up against the cage.
Nate Poirier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magomedsharipov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Poirier swivels and escapes.#TD2#
Magomedsharipov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Magomedsharipov looks winded!
Poirier is trying to stand.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Poirier is looking to improve his position. #T4##ES#
Poirier has one foot on Magomedsharipov's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Poirier does it's job there.
Poirier swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #TD2#
Magomedsharipov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Poirier to the ground. Magomedsharipov is now in Poirier's guard.
Magomedsharipov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Poirier is looking to stand up but Magomedsharipov isn't so interested in that idea.
Magomedsharipov is working Poirier over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Poirier is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Magomedsharipov is controlling him.
Magomedsharipov 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.
Magomedsharipov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Magomedsharipov controls the position.
Magomedsharipov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Poirier is pushing Magomedsharipov's head away, looking to escape. Magomedsharipov manages to hold on to the position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nate Poirier dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Poirier misses with a double jab #TD2#
and Magomedsharipov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Poirier is refusing to be controlled, as Magomedsharipov sits in half guard.
Poirier is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Magomedsharipov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Poirier is trying to stand.
Magomedsharipov is trying to control the action in half guard but Poirier is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Magomedsharipov stalling.
Poirier is looking to escape.
Magomed Magomedsharipov has got the better of the ground game so far.#ES#
Poirier makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poirier throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
and Magomedsharipov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Magomedsharipov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magomedsharipov slips nicely into half guard.
Magomedsharipov not doing much here. #T1#
Poirier pushes Magomedsharipov off looking to stand but Magomedsharipov dives back in and keeps control.
Magomedsharipov working the head and body with strikes.
Magomedsharipov trying to control the pace.
Poirier looks like he's trying to stand up. #ES#
Poirier kicks Magomedsharipov off and gets back to his feet.
Poirier stuffs the takedown.
Poirier throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Magomedsharipov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL#
Poirier rushes Magomedsharipov and presses him up against the cage.
Poirier misses with a knee strike.
Poirier looking to throw knees to the head but Magomedsharipov is blocking nicely.
Magomedsharipov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Poirier pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Magomedsharipov is breathing heavily.#T2#
Poirier tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Magomedsharipov avoids it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Magomedsharipov as Poirier tries to tie him up. #TD#
Poirier jumps into guard, dragging Magomedsharipov to the mat.
Poirier wants to stand up but Magomedsharipov is controlling him.
Magomedsharipov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Magomedsharipov postures up and lands a big shot to Poirier's brow.
Magomedsharipov trying to control but Poirier is working from the bottom.
Poirier is looking to stand up but Magomedsharipov isn't so interested in that idea.
Magomedsharipov showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3#
Magomedsharipov advances position into side control!
Magomedsharipov is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Poirier will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Magomedsharipov cracks Poirier with a big right hand but Poirier just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Poirier is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Magomedsharipov has just dragged him back down to the mat.
You can see the frustration on Poirier's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Poirier is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Magomedsharipov asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Poirier takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Poirier wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Magomedsharipov lands a decent elbow from side control.
Poirier is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Magomedsharipov has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T4#
Magomedsharipov trying to control the action but Poirier is working from the bottom.
Magomedsharipov prevents Poirier from escaping the position.
Magomedsharipov scoring with punches from side control.
Poirier is not content to let Magomedsharipov control the position.
Magomedsharipov prevents Poirier from escaping the position.
Magomedsharipov landing a few strikes. #SUB2#
Magomedsharipov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Magomedsharipov moves into full mount! #SUB2#
Magomedsharipov wants to finish this one by submission but Poirier is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Magomedsharipov.
Magomedsharipov landing strikes from the mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Magomed Magomedsharipov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Poirier lands an overhand right.
Poirier is looking to clinch but Magomedsharipov is avoiding it.
Magomedsharipov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Magomedsharipov dodges the punch combination from Poirier.
Magomedsharipov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Poirier defends it nicely.
Nate Poirier is winning the standup battle so far.
Poirier fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Magomedsharipov on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poirier throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Poirier works over Magomedsharipov's head and body with a nice combination.
Magomedsharipov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Poirier sprawls well. Poirier wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Magomedsharipov gets slowly back to his feet.
Poirier half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T1#
Poirier misses with a double jab.
Poirier connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Magomedsharipov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Magomedsharipov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Poirier throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Magomedsharipov. #TD2#
Magomedsharipov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Poirier is trying to stand up here but Magomedsharipov is controlling him well.
Poirier is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Magomedsharipov can do to turn this around?
Magomedsharipov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Magomedsharipov is looking for a kimura here.
Magomedsharipov stops Poirier from getting back to his feet.
Magomedsharipov is looking to take a break and control but Poirier is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Poirier pushes Magomedsharipov off looking to stand but Magomedsharipov dives back in and keeps control. #T2#
Magomedsharipov is pressing down on Poirier's thigh, looking to free his foot. Poirier is holding on for now.
Poirier is trying to stand up here but Magomedsharipov is controlling him well. #ES#
Poirier has one foot on Magomedsharipov's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magomedsharipov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Poirier.
Poirier feints a jab promting Magomedsharipov to slip. Poirier then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Magomedsharipov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Poirier listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Poirier ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Magomedsharipov moves away.
Poirier throws a combination. Magomedsharipov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Magomedsharipov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Poirier sprawls well. Poirier wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Magomedsharipov gets slowly back to his feet.
Nate Poirier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magomed Magomedsharipov.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Poirier! #T3#
Poirier leaves Magomedsharipov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Poirier misses with a jab, cross combination.
Magomedsharipov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Poirier rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Magomedsharipov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Magomedsharipov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Poirier to score with a decent uppercut.#TD2#
Magomedsharipov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Poirier manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Magomedsharipov dodges the punch combination from Poirier.
Magomedsharipov with the counter takedown but Poirier avoids it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magomedsharipov shoots in for a takedown but Poirier shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Poirier lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Magomedsharipov circles away quickly and effectively.
Magomedsharipov takes one to the side of the head.
Magomedsharipov looks for a takedown but Poirier sprawls well.#T4#
Magomedsharipov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Magomedsharipov.
Poirier misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Poirier misses with a double jab #TD2#
and Magomedsharipov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Poirier!

Poirier sneaks out the side door and pushes Magomedsharipov away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Poirier moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CL#
Magomedsharipov gets tackled into the cage by Poirier. Poirier maintains the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Magomedsharipov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Magomedsharipov wants a takedown.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nate Poirier showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Poirier has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nate Poirier!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 08, 2025

#R1#
Zapata shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chidios as he avoids it easily.
Zapata throws a lazy right hand but Chidios sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zapata is looking to clinch but Chidios is avoiding it.
Zapata tries to close the distance and clinch but Chidios swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zapata chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Chidios can pounce on him.
Zapata is looking to clinch but Chidios is avoiding it.
Chidios went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Zapata wants to clinch
and Chidios counters with a three punch combo that has Zapata backing up. Zapata nods at Chidios to acknowledge the strikes.
That kick from Chidios tenderised Zapata's leg. Zapata is trying to keep his angry face on.
Chidios keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Chidios.
Zapata tries to break the clinch but Chidios is controlling the position. #BC#
Chidios breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Zapata tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chidios manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zapata pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL#
Chidios darts in and clinches Zapata up against the cage.
Chidios lands an elbow that stopped Zapata in his tracks for a moment.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Zapata working aggressively here.
Zapata has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Chidios scores a nice knee to the body.
Chidios taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #TD#
Chidios pulls Zapata into guard.
Zapata wants to stand and escape but instead Chidios has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Zapata wants to stand but Chidios is controlling the position.
Chidios connects with a couple of short punches.#T2#
Zapata trying to keep a closed guard but Chidios is proving a slippery customer.
Zapata really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chidios. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Chidios's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Zapata throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Chidios scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Chidios stops Zapata from standing up.
Chidios landing some decent shots from guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chidios content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Chidios won't allow Zapata to get back to his feet.
Chidios throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zapata wants to get back to his feet but Chidios passes into half guard.
Zapata wants to get back to his feet.#T3#
Zapata is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Chidios scores with a couple of nice shots.#SU#
Chidios decides to stand up.
Zapata throws a poor cross that misses
and Chidios counters with a body kick. #TD2#
Zapata bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Chidios bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Zapata looks winded!
Zapata tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chidios paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chidios takes a swing at Zapata's ribcage but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zapata shoots in for a takedown but Chidios shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD#
Chidios looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Chidios working the head and body with strikes.
Chidios is nestled in close to Zapata, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Chidios sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Zapata tries to kick Chidios off but Chidios keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T4#
Chidios scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nice strikes from Chidios there.
Chidios is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Chidios there.
Chidios seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Chidios working Zapata over with strikes.
Chidios seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Zapata is looking to escape.
Chidios winds up and cracks Zapata with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Zapata on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Chidios winds up and cracks Zapata with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Zapata is trying to stand back up but Chidios is controlling him
Chidios drops an elbow to the side of Zapata's head. #SU#
Chidios stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Zapata to get to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Coach Chidios dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Zapata throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Zapata throws a right hand that Chidios ducks under and follows up with a left that Chidios also avoids with ease.
As Zapata tries to get set, Chidios tries to push him back and clinch up but Zapata manages to avoid the attempt.
Clark Zapata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chidios leaves Zapata with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Chidios is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zapata sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Chidios scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Zapata moves in looking to clinch but Chidios pushes him off.
Zapata swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL#
and Chidios counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Knees to the body from Chidios.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chidios is pushing Zapata up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC#
Chidios breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Coach Chidios is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sloppy strikes from Zapata. Those never looked like landing. #T1#
Nice jab there from Zapata.
Zapata fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zapata pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zapata fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Chidios on the side of the head.
Zapata tries to clinch up but Chidios circles away and keeps his distance.
A cross from Zapata lands.#CL#
Zapata tries to keep at a distance but Chidios has taken the fight into the clinch.
Chidios manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Zapata wants to break free but Chidios has control.
Zapata is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Chidios to keep the fight standing.
Chidios is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zapata.
Zapata wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC#
Chidios breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Chidios closes the distance and pushes Zapata back into the cage.
Chidios lands an elbow that stopped Zapata in his tracks for a moment.
Zapata is trying to break the clinch but Chidios has him pressed against the cage.
Chidios prevents Zapata from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Chidios breaks the clinch. #CL#
Chidios darts in and clinches Zapata up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zapata is trying to break the clinch but Chidios has him pressed against the cage.
Chidios keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Zapata's efforts to push away.#BC#
Chidios manages to break the clinch.
Chidios throws a head kick that misses.
Chidios is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zapata can do to turn this around?
Zapata fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chidios throws a big counter combination but Zapata scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Coach Chidios is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Zapata dives in and grabs Chidios's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chidios pushes down on Zapata's head and hops out.
Chidios is looking for a counter combo.
Coach Chidios has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clark Zapata.
Zapata dives in for a single leg takedown but Chidios sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Zapata is breathing heavily.
Chidios avoids the body shot from Zapata. #CL#
Chidios clinches with his opponent.
Zapata wants to break the clinch but can't.
Zapata takes a knee right on the jaw! #BC#
Chidios breaks the clinch.
Zapata fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chidios looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Zapata throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
An inside leg kick lands from Chidios.
Zapata fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Chidios went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Chidios stalks Zapata and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Zapata's face. Zapata staggers backwards, shaken.
Zapata throws a right hand that Chidios ducks under and follows up with a left that Chidios also avoids with ease.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Zapata gets tackled into the cage by Chidios. Chidios maintains the clinch.
Chidios prevents Zapata from breaking the clinch.
Chidios lands a knee to the head.
Zapata is trying to pull guard but Chidios turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Zapata wants to break free but Chidios has control. #BC#
Chidios breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Good leg kick by Chidios.
Zapata throws a lazy uppercut #CL#
and Chidios counters by clinching up.
Knees in the clinch landing for Chidios. #BC#
Chidios breaks the clinch. #CL#
Chidios darts in and clinches Zapata up against the cage.#BC#
Chidios's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zapata. Chidios does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zapata shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Chidios sprawls well. Chidios wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zapata gets slowly back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Coach Chidios dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Chidios closes the distance and clinches.
Zapata is trying to force a seperation but Chidios has the dominant position.
Chidios lands a knee to the head.
Chidios has Zapata pressed against the cage, preventing Zapata from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Chidios leaning his opponent against the cage.
Chidios lands an elbow inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Chidios breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chidios takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Zapata fails with a takedown attempt.#T1##TD#
Chidios shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Zapata is wriggling around but Chidios manages to pass to half guard. #REVB#
Chidios looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Zapata with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Zapata wants to control but Chidios is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Coach Chidios overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zapata takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chidios lands strikes from half guard.
Chidios passes the guard and advances to mount!
Chidios cracks Zapata with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Zapata is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Zapata wants to hold on but Chidios pushes him away.#T2#
Chidios with a couple of short strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chidios is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chidios connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chidios lands a heavy elbow.
Chidios in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Chidios with good strikes from the mount here!
Chidios lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Chidios working the ground and pound effectively.
Zapata wants to get back to his feet.
Chidios scoring with strikes but Zapata is staying in there.
Chidios in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Chidios content just to control the position here.
Chidios lands a couple of nice shots there from mount. #T3#
Chidios pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Zapata taking shots to the head.
Zapata is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
The referee warns Zapata that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Chidios cracks Zapata with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Chidios controlling his opponent.
Chidios with a couple of short strikes.#ROC#Zapata is rocked!
Chidios with the ground and pound from mount.
Zapata is still in real trouble! Can Chidios finish him?
Chidios connects with a bit shot that sees Zapata covering up! More strikes from Chidios and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Chidios is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Coach Chidios!
The defeated Clark Zapata had this to say: 'I will learn from this.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 18, 2025

#R1#
Zapata clobbers Rosario with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rosario is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
No joy there for Rosario, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zapata moves out of range of the leg kick from Rosario.
Some bone on bone action there as Zapata checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rosario jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Decent striking displayed by Rosario there.
Rosario rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zapata moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Donk. Rosario catches Zapata right on the button with a cross.
Zapata throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rosario displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zapata.
Rosario loads up on a big right hand but Zapata slips the punch.#CL#
Rosario tries to keep at a distance but Zapata has taken the fight into the clinch.
Zapata blocks the elbow strike. #BC#
Zapata breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rosario misses with a low kick.
Zapata connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL2#
Rosario fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zapata, pushing him back against the cage.
Rosario throws an elbow that misses.
Rosario is looking to break free of the clinch but Zapata has double underhooks.
Rosario throws an elbow but it's blocked. #T1#
Rosario keeps control of Zapata as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rosario just misses with a elbow thrown towards Zapata's brow.
Rosario wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zapata has him pressed against the cage.
Zapata takes an elbow to the forehead. #TD2#
Rosario tightens his grip and picks Zapata up, before dumping him to the ground. Zapata manages to land in guard.
Rosario in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zapata wants to stand but Rosario is controlling the position.
Rosario stands up over Zapata, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zapata is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Zapata might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rosario missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zapata working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rosario.
Rosario distracts Zapata with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Zapata preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rosario lands a couple of digs.#ES#
Zapata wriggles free and stands up.
Rosario throws a shot from downtown. Zapata moves away and avoids it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rosario tries to work over Zapata's front leg with a kick but Zapata checks it. #T2#
Rosario walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Zapata checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Zapata avoids the head kick by Rosario.
Zapata takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rosario misses with a looping left.
Rosario defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zapata.
Zapata checks a leg kick.
Zapata fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rosario! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clark Zapata. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zapata tries to move into range but Rosario moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Zapata takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rosario misses with a looping right.
Zapata tries to clinch up but Rosario circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Rosario closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Zapata blocks the elbow strike.
Rosario wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Zapata wants to break the clinch but can't.
Zapata wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rosario pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T3##TD2#
Zapata is fighting off a takedown attempt but Rosario is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Zapata to the mat. Zapata regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Zapata manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Rosario lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #TD2#
Rosario has clasped his hands together around Zapata's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Rosario landing a few strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rosario working the head with strikes.
Zapata wants to get back to his feet but Rosario drags him back down.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Rosario in side control lands a decent elbow.
Rosario wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zapata keeps working.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rosario grinds an elbow into Zapata's temple.
Zapata is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Rosario is controlling him well.
Rosario throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Rosario lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Zapata down.
Rosario lands some shots froms side control.
Zapata tries to escape but Rosario is in control.
Rosario lands a decent elbow from side control. #T4#
Rosario tries to score with some ground and pound. Zapata controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Rosario working the head and body with strikes.
Rosario working the body and head with strikes.
Zapata taking a bit of punishment here - Rosario scoring with strikes.
Rosario throws a strike aimed at the side of Zapata's head but Zapata avoids it well.
Zapata is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Zapata takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Rosario prevents Zapata from escaping the position.
Zapata takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Rosario creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Rosario throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Zapata on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zapata is trying to buck Rosario off.
Zapata on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Rosario creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Zapata sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brennan Rosario dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A punch lands to the side of Zapata 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL2#
Rosario clinches up against the cage.
Zapata wants to break free but Rosario has control.
Rosario throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #TD2#
Rosario has clasped his hands together around Zapata's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Rosario lands an elbow.
Rosario working the ground and pound.
Rosario connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Zapata some visible discomfort.
Zapata wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Rosario working the ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zapata is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#ES#
Zapata bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Zapata shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rosario sprawls well. Rosario wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zapata gets slowly back to his feet.
Rosario let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rosario throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #T1#
Zapata ducks under a wild hook from Rosario.
Rosario throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zapata sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rosario has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zapata shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rosario throws a big shot that misses.
Rosario throws a nice looking combination but Zapata bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
As Rosario looks to move away, Zapata throws a big counter combo but Rosario just gets out of the way.
Zapata checks a leg kick.
Rosario displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zapata.
Rosario is looking for the big counter here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clark Zapata. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zapata lands a two punch combo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rosario scores with a body shot.
Zapata drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rosario thuds his right hand into Zapata's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Brennan Rosario is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rosario connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Brennan Rosario seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zapata avoids the body shot from Rosario.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rosario motions for Zapata to come forward. Rosario throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jab, jab by Rosario - just one landing. #T2#
Zapata tries to clinch but Rosario is having none of it.
Rosario stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Zapata takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rosario misses the body punch
and Zapata counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zapata moves out of range as Rosario strikes.
Zapata uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rosario.
Zapata lands with a slapping head kick.
Rosario listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Zapata takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Zapata takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL2#
Rosario darts in and clinches Zapata up against the cage.
Zapata is trying to break the clinch but Rosario is controlling him.
Zapata avoids the elbow strike from Rosario, against the cage.
Rosario prevents Zapata from breaking the clinch.
Rosario working hard to break the clinch.
Rosario digs a right hand into Zapata's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Zapata's gas tank.
Rosario keeps control of Zapata as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T3#
Zapata can't break the clinch.
Rosario is trying to break the clinch but Zapata has him pressed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Rosario.
Rosario keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Zapata's efforts to push away.
Rosario has had enough of the clinch but Zapata keeps him there for the moment.
Nice elbow from Rosario. #TD#
Zapata drags the fight down to the ground. #ES#
Zapata scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Zapata takes a swing at Rosario's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Rosario rushes Zapata and presses him up against the cage.
Zapata misses with a punch on the inside.
Rosario lands a body shot in the clinch. #TD2#
Rosario lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zapata has hold of Rosario's hands but Rosario slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rosario lands a nice short elbow.
Rosario throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Zapata to regain full guard.
Rosario chips away with some ground and pound.#T4#
Rosario is in close to Zapata's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rosario wants to control from the top but Zapata keeps moving.
Rosario lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Zapata working a defensive guard here.
Rosario wants to control from the top but Zapata keeps moving.
Rosario working some strikes from top position.
Rosario makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rosario stops Zapata from standing up.
Rosario lands a couple of elbows.
Rosario lands a couple of digs.
Brennan Rosario has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SU2#
Rosario stands and steps away. Zapata gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Rosario throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zapata counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zapata takes one to the chin there.
Rosario catches Zapata with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brennan Rosario showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Zapata's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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#
Rosario with a jab.
Clark Zapata is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A swing and a miss from Rosario.
Rosario has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Zapata on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rosario throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rosario tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Zapata is able to avoid easily.
Nice sprawl there from Rosario as Zapata shoots in.
Rosario lands with a cross.
Zapata showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rosario.
Rosario throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zapata counters with a three punch combo that has Rosario backing up. Rosario nods at Zapata to acknowledge the strikes.
Rosario comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rosario bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zapata showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rosario.
A shot to the liver by Rosario. Beautiful body shot.
Rosario pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rosario throws a head kick but Zapata moves out of range.
Rosario takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Rosario connects with a single shot there.
Rosario throws a head kick that misses
and Zapata counters with a stiff right hand.
A big right from Rosario misses.
As Rosario looks to move away, Zapata throws a big counter combo but Rosario just gets out of the way.
Zapata keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zapata looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rosario lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Zapata backs up against the cage.
Rosario pivots, looking for a leg kick but Zapata is out of range and Rosario settles back down.
Zapata shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zapata throws a head kick but Rosario moves out of range.
Zapata connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rosario's hands.
Rosario throws a poor cross that misses
letting Zapata counter with a right hand.
Zapata fails to land with a series of punches.
Rosario displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rosario misses with a hook. Zapata ducked under it nicely.
Jab from Zapata.
Zapata keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #ROC#Rosario is rocked!
Whack! Zapata lands a heavy head kick that drops Rosario. The ref tackles Zapata to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Rosario was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Clark Zapata!
Our winner, Clark Zapata, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 18, 2025

#R1#
Poirier swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bae counters with a three punch combo that has Poirier backing up. Poirier nods at Bae to acknowledge the strikes.
Bae shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Poirier fails to land with a series of punches.
Poirier throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bae counters with a leg kick.
Poirier looks to land a combination but Bae avoids it well.
Bae went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Poirier throws a right and a left that both miss.
Poirier misses with a wild combination.
A right-left combo lands from Poirier.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some wild striking there from Poirier.
Bae is looking to counter the offense by Poirier and move into the clinch.
Poirier misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Poirier rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bae counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bae has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad MMA New York in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Poirier misses with a double jab.
Poirier swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bae appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bae dodges the punch combination from Poirier.
A quick step to the side and Bae tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Poirier looks to land a combination but Bae avoids it well.
As Poirier tries to get set, Bae tries to push him back and clinch up but Poirier manages to avoid the attempt.
Nate Poirier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Poirier throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bae counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Poirier throws a right and a left that Bae avoids nicely.
Bae tried to counter with a leg kick but Poirier avoided it.#TD#
Bae closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Poirier quickly recovers to half guard.

Poirier kicks Bae off and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Bae closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Poirier's guard.
Poirier preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Poirier is looking to stand up but Bae isn't so interested in that idea.
Bae working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
Bae wants to control from the top but Poirier keeps moving.
Bae landing some decent shots from guard.
Bae postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Bae is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bae works over Poirier with some ground and pound from guard.
Poirier is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #ES2#
Poirier kicks Bae off and gets to his feet.
Poirier misses with a double jab.
As Poirier backs away, Bae returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
No joy there for Poirier, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bae is looking to counter the offense by Poirier and move into the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Poirier. Those never looked like landing.
Bae was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bae avoids a punch combination nicely.
As Poirier backs away, Bae returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T3#
Poirier throws a combination that misses
and Bae counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Poirier misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Poirier misses with a two punch combination.
Poirier looks winded!
Poirier throws a sloppy head kick and Bae moves out of range easily.
Bae looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#CL2#
Poirier clinches with his opponent.
Poirier misses with a body punch.
Poirier throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bae is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Poirier is defending well.
Poirier scores with a nice hook to the head.
Poirier misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bae.
Poirier is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bae is defending well for now.#T4##TD#
Bae manages to pull guard.
Bae 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.
Bae trying to control the position.
Poirier must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bae managing to control the position.
Poirier wants to stand but Bae has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Bae not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SU2#
Poirier stands up and waves to Bae to follow him.
Poirier scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Poirier throws a nice looking combination but Bae bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A counter left hand to the body from Bae misses its target.#TD#
Poirier gets caught flat footed, as Bae shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nate Poirier 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##TD#
Poirier gets caught napping as Bae dives in and scores a takedown. Poirier manages to retain guard.
Ji Hwan Bae overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Bae is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Poirier managing to control the position.
Poirier is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bae will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bae postures up and lands a big shot to Poirier's brow.
Poirier wants to get back to his feet but Bae is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bae trying to control the position from guard on top but Poirier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Poirier has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Bae has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Poirier is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bae is defending well for now.#BC2#
Poirier escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
Poirier throws a right hand that Bae ducks under and follows up with a left that Bae also avoids with ease.
Poirier throws a combination that misses
and Bae makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Poirier misses with a few strikes there.
Bae feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Bae uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Poirier.
Bae is looking to wear down Poirier with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Poirier throws a series of punches but Bae avoids them all with ease.
A swing and a miss from Poirier.
Bae bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bae half committed to a counter leg kick.
Poirier throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Poirier is breathing heavily.
Poirier looks to land a left hand but Bae moved out of range nicely.
Bae appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bae avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #TD#
Bae shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Poirier is trying to defend but Bae finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
Bae is working for a submission of some sort. #T2##SUB#
Bae is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Poirier has managed to free his arm - good work.
Poirier has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bae stops Poirier from getting back to his feet.
Bae trying to control from half guard but Poirier is working away. #SUB#
Bae 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.
Bae prevents Poirier from standing back up. #T3##ES2#
Poirier has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Bae is on him like a limpet, forcing Poirier back against the cage.#TD2#
Poirier pulls guard effortlessly.
Poirier wants to stand and escape but Bae is having none of it. #ES2#
Poirier has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Bae is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Poirier misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bae.
Bae is trying to pull guard but Poirier turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2#
Poirier's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Poirier misses with a combination
and Bae counters with a good low kick that Poirier was not able to check.
Poirier throws a series of punches but Bae moves out of range.
Poirier throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Poirier takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Poirier throws a series of punches but Bae moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Bae misses its target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Poirier looks to land a combination but Bae avoids it well.
Bae is looking to counter the offense by Poirier and move into the clinch.#T4#
Poirier swings widly with a right hand
and Bae counters with an inside leg kick.
Poirier swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bae makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
No luck for Bae with that takedown attempt.
Nate Poirier is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Poirier falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bae counters with a nice leg kick.
Poirier tries to clinch up but Bae circles away and keeps his distance.
No joy there for Poirier, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bae appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Poirier swinging wildly here. #TD#
Bae manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Poirier on his heels. He'll look to pass Poirier's guard now, I'm sure.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nate Poirier showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Bae's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Poirier tried to score with a low kick but Bae checks it.
Bae half committed to a counter leg kick.
Nate Poirier seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bae avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bae avoids a punch combination nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Bae misses its target.
Poirier falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bae counters with a leg kick.
Poirier looks to land a combination but Bae avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poirier swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Bae counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Poirier takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bae stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Poirier swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bae with a nice head shot there.
Bae stops Poirier from standing up. #SUB#
Bae thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bae really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Poirier keeping moving, preventing Bae from controlling successfully.
Poirier is looking to stand up but Bae isn't so interested in that idea.
Bae sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Poirier's guard.
Poirier really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bae. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Bae is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Bae 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. Poirier tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Bae!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ji Hwan Bae!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 10, 2025

#R1#
Poirier throws a right hand that Nolan ducks under and follows up with a left that Nolan also avoids with ease.
Nate Poirier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Poirier throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Poirier misses with a wild combination. #CL#
Nolan has closed the distance and engaged Poirier in a clinch.
Nolan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Poirier backwards.
Poirier's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nolan pushes Poirier back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nolan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nolan could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Nolan scores with a hook to the body.
Nolan lands a nice uppercut.
Nolan lands with a light punch inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nolan lands a nice shot to the body.
Poirier trying to control the position but instead, Nolan has worked for underhooks and has pushed Poirier into the cage.
Nolan pushes Poirier back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Nolan.
Poirier jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nolan walks away with a smile on his face. Poirier gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Poirier throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nolan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL#
Nolan moves into the clinch successfully. #T1#
Nolan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nolan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Poirier backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nolan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nolan avoiding damage as Poirier throws knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nolan.
Poirier looks winded!
Good body shot from Nolan.
Nolan lands an uppercut.
Poirier tries to land a knee to the head but Nolan blocks with his arms.
Nolan lands with a light punch inside.
Poirier tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nolan smiles and moves away. #CL#
Nolan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Poirier, pushing him back against the cage.
Nolan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nolan lands a hook that snaps the head of Poirier backwards.
Poirier jumps guard but Nolan stands there with Poirier around his waist. Poirier gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Frederick Nolan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Poirier.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Poirier is looking for a takedown.
Still in the clinch, Nolan scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC#Poirier is rocked!
Nolan lands a right hand.
Poirier is still on wobbly legs! Can Nolan finish him?
A short uppercut from Nolan.
Nolan pushes Poirier against the cage. Nolan is working some dirty boxing. Nolan pushes off with a quick right hook! Poirier goes down! Poirier tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Nolan moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frederick Nolan!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 10, 2025

#R1#
Zapata is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rosario.
Rosario slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rosario circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zapata takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Donk. Rosario catches Zapata right on the button with a cross.
Zapata is looking to clinch.
Zapata takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CL#
Zapata gets tackled into the cage by Rosario. Rosario maintains the clinch.
Zapata has Rosario pressed against the cage, preventing Rosario from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rosario throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Zapata wants to break free but Rosario has control.
Rosario really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Zapata is trying to force a seperation but Rosario has the dominant position.
Zapata tries to break free but Rosario pushes him back against the cage.
Rosario pushes off an throws an elbow but Zapata leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Zapata keeps control of Rosario as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rosario is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Zapata wants to break the clinch but can't. #TD#
Rosario wants the takedown. Zapata is fighting it off but Rosario persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Zapata's guard 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!
Zapata keeping moving, preventing Rosario from controlling successfully.
Rosario postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Zapata is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rosario is controlling him. #T1#
Rosario content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Zapata wants to get back to his feet but Rosario is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Rosario is looking to work some ground and pound but Zapata has wrist control.
Zapata doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Rosario postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rosario working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rosario knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zapata on the ground.
Rosario stops Zapata from standing up.
Rosario chips away with some ground and pound.
Rosario postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#ES2#
Zapata has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Rosario has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Rosario is trying to push Zapata away but Zapata has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Zapata's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rosario stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Zapata tries to clinch but Rosario is having none of it.
It looked like Rosario wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rosario missing with a left hand there. Zapata was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rosario throws a series of punches but Zapata moves out of range. #T2##CL#
Rosario has managed to clinch. #TD#
Rosario has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Zapata is trying to keep an underhook but Rosario manages to get the takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rosario is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Rosario thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nice strikes from Rosario there.
Rosario missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Zapata is looking to escape.
Rosario lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #ES2#
Zapata manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Rosario keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Rosario is trying to force a seperation but Zapata has the dominant position.
Rosario pushes off an throws an elbow but Zapata leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Zapata dodges an elbow strike from Rosario.
Zapata wants to break free but Rosario has control.
Rosario wants to get back to striking at distance but Zapata won't allow it.
Rosario misses with an elbow strike.
Rosario is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rosario has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rosario prevents Zapata from breaking the clinch.
Zapata prevents Rosario from breaking the clinch.
Rosario tries to circle away but Zapata has him pinned against the cage.#T3##TD#
Rosario turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Rosario manages to end up in side control.

Zapata bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Zapata tries to clinch but Rosario is having none of it.
Zapata misses with the combination.
A low kick from Rosario misses
letting Zapata counter with a right hand.
Rosario is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Rosario fails to land with a series of punches.
Rosario circles away from the clinch attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rosario lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Zapata tries to clinch but Rosario moves out of range.
Rosario tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zapata was well out of range. Poor timing from Rosario.
Zapata tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rosario paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rosario is looking to counter punch.
Zapata takes one on the button.
Rosario scores with a nice strike.
Rosario scores with a hook.
Zapata shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rosario is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Rosario lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Rosario is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Rosario stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Brennan Rosario seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4##CL#
Rosario pushes Zapata up against the cage in a clinch.
A body shot lands from Rosario.
A frustrated look appears on Zapata's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rosario wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Zapata is trying to break the clinch but Rosario has him pressed against the cage.
Zapata misses with some punches.
Zapata is trying to break free.
Zapata wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rosario goes for a takedown in the clinch but Zapata prevents it.
Zapata blocks the elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Zapata fails to land.
Zapata has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Zapata breaks from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rosario throws a right and a left that both miss.
A countering left hand to the body from Zapata misses.
Rosario with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A jab from Rosario misses.
Rosario swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rosario misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brennan Rosario dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Rosario connects with a looping right hand.
Brennan Rosario is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Zapata gets tackled into the cage by Rosario. Rosario maintains the clinch.
Rosario keeps control of Zapata as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rosario misses with an elbow over the top.
Rosario is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zapata can do to turn this around?
Rosario lands an elbow inside that Zapata shrugs off.
Rosario wants to take the fight to the mat but Zapata manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Zapata can't break the clinch.
Zapata avoids a wild elbow strike from Rosario.
Zapata tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Zapata is trying to break the clinch but Rosario is controlling him.
Rosario looks to throw an elbow but misses. #TD#
Rosario has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Zapata is trying to keep an underhook but Rosario manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Rosario throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rosario stops Zapata from getting back to his feet. #ES2#
Zapata has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Rosario is on him like a limpet, forcing Zapata back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rosario has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rosario tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Zapata just stands there and leans against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rosario throws an elbow but misses.
Rosario is leaning against Zapata and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Rosario. #T1#
Rosario lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zapata or not.
Zapata looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Zapata blocks an elbow strike.
Zapata blocks the elbow strike.
Rosario misses with an elbow over the top.
Zapata can't break the clinch. #BC#
Rosario breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rosario misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #CL#
Zapata tries to keep at a distance but Rosario has taken the fight into the clinch.
Zapata keeps control of Rosario as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rosario lands a body punch in the clinch.
Zapata wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Zapata wants to break the clinch but can't.
Zapata avoids the elbow strike from Rosario, against the cage.
Zapata lands a nice uppercut.
Zapata tries to break the clinch but Rosario is controlling the position.
Zapata has had enough of the clinch but Rosario keeps him there for the moment.
Zapata is looking to break free of the clinch but Rosario has double underhooks. #T2#
Rosario digs a right hand underneath Zapata's ribcage. Zapata let out a lung full of air as it connected.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rosario throws an elbow but misses.
Rosario is trying to force a seperation but Zapata has the dominant position.#BC2#
Zapata breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zapata tries to clinch up.
Brennan Rosario is winning the standup battle so far.
Rosario misses with a wild combination.
Brennan Rosario is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Rosario gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Zapata wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rosario has him pressed against the cage.
Zapata avoids the elbow strike from Rosario, against the cage.
Zapata blocks an elbow strike.
Zapata is looking to break free of the clinch but Rosario has double underhooks.
Rosario pushes off an throws an elbow but Zapata leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Zapata is trying to force a seperation but Rosario has the dominant position.
Brennan Rosario has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rosario lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zapata blocks an elbow strike.
Rosario lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zapata or not. #T3##BC#
Rosario breaks the clinch.
A cross from Rosario lands.
Zapata uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rosario.
Zapata shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rosario as he jumps to the side.
Rosario throws a hook but Zapata avoids it easily.
Zapata tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rosario manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Rosario fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zapata, pushing him back against the cage.
Rosario digs a right hand underneath Zapata's ribcage. Zapata let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rosario looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rosario prevents Zapata from breaking the clinch.
Zapata is trying to break the clinch but Rosario is controlling him.
Rosario throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rosario prevents Zapata from breaking the clinch.
Rosario lands an elbow just above Zapata 's eye.
Rosario has Zapata pressed against the cage, preventing Zapata from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rosario throws an elbow that misses.
Zapata tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Brennan Rosario has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clark Zapata.#TD#
Rosario lands a nice trip takedown into half guard. #T4#
Rosario takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Brennan Rosario overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU#
Rosario decides to stand and escape the position.
Rosario throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rosario misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rosario fails to land with a series of punches.
Rosario circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zapata takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rosario throws a leg kick but Zapata sees it coming and moves out of range.
Zapata slips a straight right by Rosario.
Zapata unleashes a big counter combination but Rosario bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A big right from Rosario misses.
Rosario looks to land a right hand but Zapata moved out of range.
Rosario misses with a hook.
Zapata uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rosario.
Rosario throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zapata counters with a stiff right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rosario fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #CL2#
Zapata takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Rosario turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brennan Rosario 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Sloppy strikes from Zapata. Those never looked like landing.
Rosario jabs at Zapata's body.
Rosario has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rosario there as he acknowledges the shot.
Zapata ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rosario moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Rosario misses with a hook
and Zapata cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rosario slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL#
Rosario closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Zapata breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zapata moves out of range as Rosario strikes.
A clash of legs there as Zapata blocks the low kick.
Zapata fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Zapata ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rosario misses with a combination
and Zapata counters with a straight right hand.
Rosario connects with a right hand. Zapata shakes it off.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zapata.
Rosario feinted with a counter takedown.#T1#
Rosario lands a jab.
Rosario is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zapata.
Zapata throws a counter combo.
Rosario connects with a leg kick.
Rosario throws a shot from downtown. Zapata moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Rosario has Zapata up against the cage in a clinch.
Rosario fails to pull guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zapata fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Brennan Rosario has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clark Zapata.
Rosario lands a body shot in the clinch.
Zapata wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rosario has him pressed against the cage.
Zapata wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Zapata avoids the elbow strike from Rosario, against the cage.
Zapata is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Zapata is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rosario tries to circle away but Zapata has him pinned against the cage.#T2#
Rosario pushes off an throws an elbow but Zapata leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Rosario's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Rosario breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A left lands for Rosario.
Rosario tests Zapata's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rosario getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rosario cracks Zapata with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rosario misses with a two punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rosario misses with an uppercut.
Zapata throws out a counter right but Rosario avoids it with no problem.
Zapata checks a leg kick nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zapata! But no joy.
Zapata has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rosario displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zapata.
Rosario walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Zapata checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jab from Rosario.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zapata looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Zapata slips under a jab.
Zapata is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CL#
Rosario has managed to clinch. #TD#
Rosario has clasped his hands together around Zapata's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Rosario wants to take a breather but Zapata manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Rosario.
Rosario won't allow Zapata to get back to his feet.
Zapata looking to control.
Rosario with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rosario chips away with some ground and pound.
Rosario is looking to work some ground and pound but Zapata has wrist control.
Rosario loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rosario lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rosario keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Zapata's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zapata avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4#
Rosario scoring with some ground and pound.
Rosario has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#ES2#
Zapata uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Rosario misses with a straight left.
Rosario throws an overhand right that lands on Zapata's shoulder, as Zapata tries to avoid the shot.
Zapata throws a sloppy head kick and Rosario moves out of range easily.
Rosario stalks Zapata and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Zapata's face. Zapata staggers backwards, shaken.
Rosario cracks Zapata with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rosario misses with an uppercut. Zapata saw that one coming.#CL2#
Zapata closes the distance and pushes Rosario back into the cage.#TD#
Rosario ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Rosario no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #ES#
Rosario is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Zapata presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Rosario working hard to break the clinch.
Nice elbow from Rosario.
Brennan Rosario is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zapata is looking to break free of the clinch but Rosario has double underhooks.
Zapata wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Clark Zapata has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rosario comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brennan Rosario showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rosario has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brennan Rosario!
Clark Zapata was interviewed post fight and said 'I will learn from this.'.

Event: ENIGMA 251
Date: Mar 29, 2025

#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Frost. No joy for Dohaert on that attempt. #CL2#
Frost closes the distance and clinches.
Nice elbow from Frost.
Frost lands an elbow inside that Dohaert shrugs off. #CUT2#It looks like Bahlar Dohaert has been cut.
Frost lands an elbow inside.
Frost gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dohaert is trying to break free.
Dohaert swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Frost lands an elbow inside that Dohaert shrugs off.
Frost looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Frost scores a nice knee to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Dohaert's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Frost.
Dohaert takes an elbow to the forehead.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Dohaert's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Danga de danga de dang - Dohaert scores with a four punch combination!
Dohaert throws an overhand right that lands on Frost's shoulder, as Frost tries to avoid the shot.
Frost wants to counter the offense by Dohaert and move into the clinch position.
Bahlar Dohaert seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Dohaert misses.
Frost steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Dohaert.#CL2#
Dohaert gets tackled into the cage by Frost. Frost maintains the clinch. #T1#
Frost lands a nice elbow.
Frost keeps control of Dohaert as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Frost lands an elbow inside.
Dohaert tries to break the clinch but Frost is controlling the position.
Frost with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dohaert wants to get back to striking at distance but Frost won't allow it.
Dohaert tries for a takedown but Frost manages to get underhooks.
Frost prevents Dohaert from breaking the clinch.
Frost using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Frost holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Frost landing knees to the body.
Dohaert is breathing heavily.
Frost lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Frost creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dohaert's defenses.
Dohaert looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Frost with a knee to the head.
Frost is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice elbow from Frost. #T2#
Frost lands an elbow just above Dohaert 's eye.
Dohaert working hard to break the clinch.
Dohaert is trying to break free.
Come on Frost - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Frost will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dohaert up against the cage.
Frost lands an elbow that stopped Dohaert in his tracks for a moment.
Frost connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dohaert's face.
Dohaert is trying to break free.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Frost.
Frost gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #ROC2#Dohaert is rocked!
Frost has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Dohaert - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Frost, and another! Dohaert is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Abram Frost!

Event: BC FIGHT NIGHT 29
Date: Mar 19, 2025

#R1#
Owen clobbers Poirier with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Owen looks to land a combination but Poirier avoids it well.
Poirier has his takedown stuffed
and Owen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Owen scores with a hook.
Poirier tries to clinch
and Owen counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#Poirier is rocked!
BOOM! Owen lands a beautiful left hook that drops Poirier. Poirier tries to recover but Owen is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Poirier lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dylan Owen!
A very excited looking Dylan Owen rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: ENIGMA 242
Date: Feb 20, 2025

#R1#
Dohaert rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Marquez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Marquez steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Dohaert.
Dohaert throws a right hand that Marquez ducks under and follows up with a left that Marquez also avoids with ease.
Marquez wants to counter the offense by Dohaert and move into the clinch position.#CL#
Dohaert darts in and clinches Marquez up against the cage.
Marquez lands with a short shot to the head.
Dohaert wants to get back to striking at distance but Marquez won't allow it.
A head punch on the inside from Marquez fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Marquez.
Marquez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dohaert wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dohaert is trying to break the clinch but Marquez is controlling him.
Marquez has a couple of punches blocked by Dohaert.
A nice left hand lands by Marquez.
Marquez tries a body shot but Dohaert blocks it.
Marquez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good body shot from Marquez.
Dohaert blocks an uppercut.
Marquez throws a punch but it's blocked by Dohaert.
Marquez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dohaert's elbow.
Dohaert is trying to push Marquez away but Marquez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Marquez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marquez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1#
Marquez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dohaert can't break the clinch. #BC#
Dohaert breaks from the clinch.
Marquez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dohaert.
Dohaert rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Marquez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Marquez tries to counter with a clinch but Dohaert shakes him off and moves away.
Dohaert tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Marquez defends well and Dohaert ends up having to push Marquez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dohaert is breathing heavily.
Dohaert tries to circle away but Marquez has him pinned against the cage.
Marquez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Marquez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Marquez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Marquez has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Marquez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Marquez lands a body punch in the clinch.
Marquez lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC2#Dohaert is rocked!
Marquez working aggressively here.
Oh Dohaert is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Marquez creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Dohaert's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Dohaert drops to his knees and Marquez pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rhett Marquez!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 139
Date: Feb 08, 2025

#R1#
Poirier slips under a jab from Gilmore.
Gilmore misses with a double jab.
Poirier throws a combination that misses #KD2#
and Gilmore counters with a nice right hand that sends Poirier toppling to the canvas! Poirier scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Gilmore finish him?!#ROC2#Poirier is rocked!
Gilmore scores with a jab to the body.
Oh Poirier is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Gilmore moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Poirier! Gilmore continues to tee off on Poirier, landing with a left and a right! Gilmore connects with a right hand that leaves Poirier sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Gilmore!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Happy Gilmore!

Event: ENIGMA 235
Date: Jan 11, 2025

#R1#
Dohaert throws a right hand that Frost ducks under and follows up with a left that Frost also avoids with ease.
Dohaert misses with a two punch combination. #CL#
Dohaert gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dohaert wants to break the clinch but can't.
Frost keeps control of Dohaert as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dohaert wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dohaert is trying to break the clinch but Frost is controlling him.
Frost scores with a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Bahlar Dohaert has been cut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Frost takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Dohaert wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dohaert tries to circle away but Frost has him pinned against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dohaert is trying to break the clinch but Frost is controlling him.
Frost lands an elbow that stopped Dohaert in his tracks for a moment.
Frost lands a knee to the body.
Dohaert takes an elbow to the forehead.
Frost stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Frost stalling in the clinch.
Frost has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Dohaert seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Frost can turn it around.#T1#
Dohaert fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dohaert working aggressively here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Frost with a knee to the head.
Dohaert working hard to break the clinch.
Frost manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Frost lands an elbow that stopped Dohaert in his tracks for a moment.
Dohaert has had enough of the clinch but Frost keeps him there for the moment.
Dohaert is looking to break free of the clinch but Frost has double underhooks.
Dohaert stalling in the clinch but Frost improves position.
Frost lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Frost creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dohaert's defenses.
Dohaert wants a takedown but no success here.
Frost landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Frost keeps control of Dohaert as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T2#
Dohaert is trying to push Frost away but Frost has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Frost gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Frost lands an elbow that stopped Dohaert in his tracks for a moment.
Dohaert is trying to push Frost away but Frost has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dohaert is breathing heavily.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Frost obliges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frost lands an elbow just above Dohaert 's eye. #ROC2#Dohaert is rocked!#CUT2#Bahlar Dohaert's cut is getting worse.
Frost lands a damaging elbow.
Oh Dohaert is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Frost avoiding damage.
The referee calls for Frost to work.
Frost creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dohaert's defenses.
Frost creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Dohaert! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Frost.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abram Frost!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 04, 2025

#R1#
Zapata fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sloppy strikes from Zapata. Those never looked like landing.
Clark Zapata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zapata takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Martin 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.
Zapata shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Martin sprawls well. Martin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zapata gets slowly back to his feet.
Zapata misses with a two punch combination.
Martin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Zapata blocks a head kick by Martin.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Martin.
Zapata shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Martin counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clark Zapata. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Zapata pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Martin staying out of range there.#CL2#
Martin gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Martin decides to pull guard.
Martin looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1#
Zapata would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #ES2#
Martin kicks Zapata off and gets to his feet.
Zapata lands with a hook. Martin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL2#
Martin instigates a clinch.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Martin has eaten all the pies!#BC#
Zapata pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Martin shoots in looking for a takedown. Zapata tries to sprawl out of it but Martin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Zapata manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Zapata leaves Martin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Martin tries a head kick but it misses. #T2#
Zapata tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Martin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Martin on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL#
Zapata has taken the fight to the clinch.
Martin can't break the clinch. #TD2#
Martin jumps into guard, dragging Zapata to the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zapata is fighting to break Martin's control of his arms but Martin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Zapata has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Martin is proving hard to escape from.
Zapata prevents Martin from getting back to his feet.
Martin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Martin has a closed guard, preventing Zapata from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Martin holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Martin shoots in and drives through. Zapata sprawls well.
Zapata displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Martin.
Martin tries for a takedown but Zapata circles away easily
and Zapata connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Martin looks winded!
Zapata goes for a double leg but Martin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Martin continues to drive forward.
Zapata tries to pull guard but Martin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Zapata tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Martin smiles and moves away.
Zapata tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Martin paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T4##CL2#
Martin forces Zapata back against the cage and clinches.
Martin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Zapata after a bit of a struggle.
Zapata on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zapata is trying to pull guard but Martin turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Zapata wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Zapata jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Martin walks away with a smile on his face. Zapata gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Martin throws a sloppy head kick and Zapata moves out of range easily.
Zapata shoots in but no luck this time.
Zapata tries to clinch up.
Zapata doesn't manage to clinch there - Martin circles away.
Zapata keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Zapata fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wayne Martin 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#
No luck for Martin with that takedown attempt.
Zapata tries to clinch but Martin is having none of it.
Martin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Martin shoots in but no luck this time.
Zapata is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Martin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zapata's waist but Zapata gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Martin off to one side.
Clark Zapata has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wayne Martin.
Martin tries for a takedown but Zapata sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Martin throws a head kick that misses.
Martin shoots and misses
enabling Zapata to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Zapata moves into range and clinches up with Martin.
Zapata wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zapata can't break the clinch. #BC2#
Martin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Martin is breathing heavily.
Zapata fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zapata scores with a three punch combo! #T1#
Zapata scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Zapata closes the distance and clinches up with Martin, looking for a takedown. Zapata pushes Martin against the cage but Martin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Zapata looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Martin is fending him off so far but Zapata persists. Nope, Martin circles away and we're back to standing.
Martin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zapata sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Zapata tries to close the distance and clinch up but Martin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zapata lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Zapata tries to clinch but Martin moves out of range. #CL#
Zapata has Martin up against the cage in a clinch.
Martin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Zapata's efforts to push away.
Martin has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Zapata is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC#
Zapata breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zapata lands with a nice combination. Martin backs away looking to recover.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zapata tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Martin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Martin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Zapata counters with a stiff right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zapata looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zapata listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Zapata tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zapata shoots for a takedown but Martin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL2#
Martin moves into the clinch.
Zapata working hard to break the clinch.
Martin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zapata is defending well for now.#T3#
Martin lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC#
Zapata's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Martin fails to land the takedown.
Zapata fails in his attempt to clinch.
Martin throws a leg kick but Zapata sees it coming and moves out of range.
Zapata tries to clinch there but Martin circles away.
Zapata misses with the combination.
Zapata gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Martin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Martin moves into the clinch.#T4#
Zapata fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zapata wants to break the clinch but can't.
Zapata wants to break free but Martin has control. #BC2#
Martin manages to break the clinch.
Martin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zapata tries to avoid it but Martin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zapata to the ground. Zapata escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Zapata as Martin shoots in.
Zapata is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Zapata fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zapata scores with a hook.
Zapata looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Martin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zapata as he jumps to the side.
Zapata tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Martin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Clark Zapata dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Martin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zapata as he avoids it easily.
Zapata will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A nice combination there by Martin.
Zapata throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Martin's waist but Martin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zapata off to one side.
Clark Zapata is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Martin moves into the clinch.
Martin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Zapata fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Martin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clark Zapata. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zapata as he jumps to the side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zapata darts in looking for a takedown but Martin gets double underhooks and turns Zapata into the cage.
Martin content to slow the pace in the clinch. #TD2#
Martin pulls Zapata into guard. #T1#
Zapata stopping the sweep attempt from Martin.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Martin is on top in guard. #REVB#
Zapata is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Zapata is looking to stand back up but Martin counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Zapata.
Zapata is looking to get back to is feet but Martin passes into side control.
Zapata gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zapata blocking the ground and pound.
Martin thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #SU2#
Martin is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet! #T2##CL2#
Martin pushes Zapata up against the cage in a clinch.
Martin misses with an elbow strike.
Zapata is trying to push Martin away but Martin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Zapata manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Martin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Martin wants a takedown.
Zapata being controlled against the cage.#BC#
Zapata escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zapata tries to clinch but Martin moves out of range. #CL2#
Martin moves into the clinch successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zapata wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Martin has him pressed against the cage.#T3##TD2#
Martin pulls Zapata into guard.
Zapata has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Martin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Wayne Martin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Martin is looking to pass into half guard but Zapata pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Zapata is in guard.#REVR#
Martin has a closed guard, preventing Zapata from standing up.
Martin has control of Zapata's left arm, preventing Zapata from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Martin working for a triangle but Zapata defends it easily. #SU#
Zapata stands up from Martin's guard - Zapata perhaps looking for a knockout. #T4##CL#
Martin tries to keep at a distance but Zapata has taken the fight into the clinch.
Martin is trying to drag Zapata to the mat but Zapata just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Martin is trying to break the clinch but Zapata has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Zapata escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zapata is looking to clinch but Martin is avoiding it.
Zapata tries to clinch up but Martin circles away and keeps his distance.
Martin shoots in for a double leg but Zapata sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Martin swats away the attempt to clinch by Zapata.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wayne Martin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Martin 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wayne Martin!
Clark Zapata was interviewed post fight and said 'I will learn from this.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 28, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Hughes darts in and clinches Poirier up against the cage.
We've been informed that Hughes has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#TD2#
Hughes turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!

Poirier explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #CL2#
Poirier tries to keep at a distance but Hughes has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Hughes has clasped his hands together around Poirier's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Hughes is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Poirier knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Hughes tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hughes has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Poirier is trying to buck Hughes off.
Hughes taking a breather here. #T1#
Poirier is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Hughes is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Poirier is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Poirier is trying to escape the position but Hughes is controlling the position. #ES#
Poirier throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Poirier lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hughes circles away quickly and effectively.
Poirier misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #CL2#
Hughes closes the distance and pushes Poirier back into the cage.
Hughes lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Nate Poirier has been cut.
Hughes lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #TD2#
Hughes has clasped his hands together around Poirier's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Hughes is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Poirier knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2#
Poirier tries to escape but Hughes is in control. #SUB2#
Hughes tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hughes has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Poirier tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hughes wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Hughes is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Poirier is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Hughes tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Hughes is trying to get an arm triangle but Poirier is defending well.
Poirier is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T3##SUB2#
Hughes is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Poirier knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Poirier wants to get back to his feet but Hughes drags him back down.#SUB2#
Hughes wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Poirier, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Hughes tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Poirier pushes Hughes away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Hughes gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB2#
Hughes tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hughes has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Hughes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Hughes working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T4#
Hughes trying to control the position but Poirier is working away. #SUB2#
Hughes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Hughes is trying to get an arm triangle but Poirier is defending well.
Poirier pushes Hughes away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Hughes gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB2#
Hughes wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Poirier, who protects the arm well.
Poirier is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Hughes has just dragged him back down to the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Viktor Hughes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nate Poirier's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Hughes takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Hughes lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Hughes prevents Poirier from standing back up.
Hughes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Hughes maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Poirier could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Hughes has cracked it and Poirier is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Hughes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Viktor Hughes!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 28, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Zapata gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Zapata stops a takedown attempt from Kobalia. #TD#
Kobalia has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Zapata clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#SUB#
Kobalia has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Zapata has freed his hand and lives to survive another� well, another couple of seconds at least!
Zapata is trying to get back to his feet but Kobalia has full control of the position and if anything, Zapata has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kobalia lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Zapata hold on?!
Zapata is trying to stand back up.
Kobalia is punishing Zapata with strikes - can he finish him?!
Kobalia has Zapata flattened out and is raining down punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zapata wants to get back to his feet.
Kobalia lands with a hammerfist to the side of Zapata's head.
Kobalia lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Kobalia scores with punches and elbows. #T1#
Kobalia punches Zapata on the ear.
Kobalia lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Kobalia has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Zapata.
Zapata is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Kobalia is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Kobalia gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Kobalia gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Kobalia apologises and we restart here on the feet. #TD#
Kobalia looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kobalia winds up and cracks Zapata with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Zapata on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Zapata taking some punishment here, with Kobalia in his half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#ES2#
Zapata manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Kobalia keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Kobalia displaying some good clinch control by pressing Zapata up against the cage.
Zapata on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #TD#
Kobalia has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Zapata is trying to keep an underhook but Kobalia manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Kobalia slips a nice elbow through Zapata's hands, connecting with Zapata's forehead.#T2#
Kobalia stops Zapata from getting back to his feet.
Kobalia working Zapata over with strikes.
Zapata is trying to stand back up but Kobalia is controlling him
Kobalia lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Zapata looks like he's trying to stand up. #SUB#
Kobalia is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Zapata on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Zapata won't allow Kobalia to pass to mount.
Kobalia prevents Zapata from standing back up. #SUB#
Kobalia is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Zapata doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kobalia.
Kobalia trying to pass the guard but Zapata defending well. #T3#
Zapata pushes Kobalia off looking to stand but Kobalia dives back in and keeps control.
Kobalia lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Kobalia is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Zapata defends it well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kobalia lands a nice short elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zapata taking some punishment here, with Kobalia in his half guard.
Kobalia winds up and cracks Zapata with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kobalia is looking to advance position but Zapata won't allow it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kobalia lands a nice short elbow.
Kobalia is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Zapata!
Kobalia is landing with some decent strikes but Zapata is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#T4#
Kobalia dominating with strikes here.
A nice elbow there by Kobalia.#ROC#Zapata is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kobalia lands a big elbow.
Zapata is still in real trouble! Can Kobalia finish him?
Kobalia postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Zapata in real trouble here! The ref calls for Zapata to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Konstantine Kobalia!
Konstantine Kobalia decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
The defeated Clark Zapata had this to say: 'I will learn from this.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 20, 2024

#R1#
Zapata throws a one two combo. #CL2#
Barzilay moves into range and clinches up with Zapata.#BC#
Zapata breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Zapata moves into the clinch successfully.
Zapata fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Barzilay pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zapata changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Barzilay tries to avoid it but Zapata manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Barzilay to the ground. Barzilay escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Zapata lands a really nice looking cross but Barzilay seems unphased. #TD2#
Barzilay changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Zapata looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Zapata knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Barzilay on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zapata tries to escape but Barzilay is in control.
You can see the frustration on Zapata's face as Barzilay controls the position.
Barzilay's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Barzilay working the head and body with strikes.
Zapata wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Zapata pushes Barzilay away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Barzilay gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Zapata taking a bit of punishment here - Barzilay scoring with strikes.
Barzilay is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Zapata is trying to improve his position.#T1#
Barzilay is working Zapata over with some ground and pound from side control.
Barzilay is staying tight to Zapata's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Zapata is pushing Barzilay's head away, looking to escape. Barzilay manages to hold on to the position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barzilay landing strikes.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #SU2#
Barzilay stands up and beckons Zapata to his feet. #CL#
Zapata clinches. #BC2#
Barzilay breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zapata tries to clinch but Barzilay moves out of range.
Barzilay avoids a punch combination nicely. #T2##TD2#
Barzilay shoots in and gets a takedown into Zapata's guard.

Zapata is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Barzilay presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Zapata jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Barzilay walks away with a smile on his face. Zapata gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Zapata shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Barzilay defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clark Zapata. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zapata is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Barzilay gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Barzilay drags the fight down to the ground.
Zapata tries to free his leg and advance position but Barzilay is retaining full guard.
Barzilay manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zapata manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Barzilay has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Barzilay drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Barzilay seems to have locked his on tight now - Zapata screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Barzilay, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Ilay Barzilay!
After winning the bout, Ilay Barzilay thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Clark Zapata was interviewed post fight and said 'I will learn from this.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 20, 2024

#R1#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Han! #TD#
Han scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES2#
Poirier kicks Han off and gets back to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Han looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Poirier feints the counter takedown.
Nate Poirier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Poirier throws a right and a left that Han avoids nicely.
Han is looking to clinch but Poirier is avoiding it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Poirier gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Han to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Poirier pushes Han off and gets back to his feet.
Poirier misses with a wild combination.
Han fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL#
Poirier gets tackled into the cage by Han. Han maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Poirier escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Poirier fails to land with a series of punches.
Poirier swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Han counters with a straight right hand.
Poirier shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Poirier swinging wildly here. #T1#
Poirier lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Han backs up against the cage.
Han dodges the punch combination from Poirier.
Han lands a jab-cross combination. #TD#
Poirier gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Poirier has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Han has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Han is breathing heavily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#TD2#
Poirier pulls guard effortlessly. #ES2#
Poirier is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Han presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
A frustrated look appears on Poirier's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Poirier goes for a takedown attempt but Han pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Poirier throws a right hand that Han ducks under and follows up with a left that Han also avoids with ease.#TD#
Han scores with a takedown into Poirier's guard.

Poirier is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Han presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T2#
Poirier blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Poirier wants to take the fight to the mat but Han manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Han swings wildly with an uppercut but Poirier uses good head movement to avoid it.
Poirier has Han pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Han manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Do Hyun Han has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Poirier.
Poirier stalling.
Han tries to work over Poirier's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD2#
Poirier decides to pull guard. #ES2#
Poirier is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Han.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Han lands a hook that snaps the head of Poirier backwards. #T3##BC2#
Poirier breaks the clinch.
Poirier throws a series of punches but Han moves out of range.
Han is looking to clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Poirier. Those never looked like landing.
Poirier misses with a two punch combination.
Han swings for the body but Poirier moves out of range.
Han lands with a thumping leg kick.
Poirier throws a head kick but Han moves out of range.
Han is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Poirier lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Han circles away quickly and effectively.
Han shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Poirier as he avoids it easily.
Poirier throws a right and a left that both miss.
Poirier throws a right and a left that both miss.
Poirier misses with a double jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Han fails with an attempt to clinch. #T4#
A punch combination from Poirier misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL2#
Poirier gets a clinch.
Poirier blocking some punches.
Poirier is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Han pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC2#
Poirier manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Han fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Poirier, pushing him back against the cage.
Han tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Poirier's elbow.
Han looking to stall.
Poirier wants to take the fight to the mat but Han manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Poirier.
Han stalling.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Han lands a hook that snaps the head of Poirier backwards.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Poirier stalling the fight. #BC2#
Poirier breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nate Poirier dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Poirier misses with a two punch combination.
Poirier pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Han uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Poirier has time to react.
Poirier throws a right and a left that both miss.
Han changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Poirier throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Poirier throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Han.
Nate Poirier is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Han throws a right and a left that both miss.
Han connects with an inside leg kick.#CL#
Han takes the fight into the clinch.
Han throws a head punch that misses.
Han has Poirier pressed against the cage, preventing Poirier from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD2#
Poirier pulls Han into guard. #ES2#
Poirier is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Poirier has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Poirier stops a takedown attempt from Han.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Poirier lands a nice elbow. #T1#
Han working aggressively here.
Poirier blocks an uppercut.
Han misses with some punches.
Han misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Han.
Do Hyun Han has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Han is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Poirier is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Han is trying to maintain a safe position but Poirier gets an underhook and turns Han into the cage.
Han misses with a punch on the inside. #TD2#
Poirier pulls guard effortlessly. #ES2#
Poirier is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Han presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Poirier has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Han avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Han drops down looking for an ankle pick but Poirier pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Do Hyun Han. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Poirier tries to bum rush Han with a series of wild strikes but Han uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T2#
Poirier looks to land a combination but Han avoids it well.
An attempted straight right counter from Han misses the target.
Poirier misses with a few strikes there.
Poirier fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Poirier throws a sloppy head kick and Han moves out of range easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Poirier dips to his left and cracks Han with an uppercut!
Poirier fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Han on the side of the head.
Han fails with an attempt to clinch.
Han showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Poirier.
Poirier stuffs the takedown.#CL2#
Poirier closes the distance and pushes Han back into the cage.
Poirier is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Han gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC2#
Poirier's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Poirier throws a right and a left that Han avoids nicely.
Han throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Poirier.
Poirier throws a right hand that Han ducks under and follows up with a left that Han also avoids with ease.#T3#
Poirier throws a series of punches but Han moves out of range.
Han moves in looking to clinch but Poirier pushes him off.
Poirier's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Han connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Poirier scrambles back to his feet.
Han uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Poirier.
Poirier fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Poirier throws a shot from downtown. Han moves away and avoids it.
Poirier misses with a few strikes there.
Han is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Han throws a good cross that connects. #TD#
Han closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Han lands in his opponent's guard.#ES2#
Poirier has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Han is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Han tries to work over Poirier's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Han tries to stall but Poirier uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Poirier tries for a takedown but Han manages to get underhooks. #T4#
Poirier prevents a takedown attempt there.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#TD2#
Poirier has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Han uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Poirier is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Han rolls with it to try and escape but Poirier cranks on the arm and Han is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nate Poirier!
The defeated Do Hyun Han had this to say: 'I'll hit the mountains and come back stronger. Thank you for having me tonight.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 13, 2024

#R1#
Poirier looks to land a combination but Bezy avoids it well.
Bezy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Poirier moves away.#KD#
Poirier lands a left and a right that send Bezy crashing to the mat, dazed. Poirier thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT#It looks like RJ Bezy has been cut.
Poirier scores with a nice head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bezy shoots in looking for a takedown but Poirier manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bezy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Poirier fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #KD#
Poirier cracks Bezy with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Poirier has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Bezy to stand back up!#ROC#Bezy is rocked!
Poirier will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bezy is still on wobbly legs! Can Poirier finish him?
Bezy tries to get into range but Poirier steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Bezy! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Poirier scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nate Poirier!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 09, 2024

#R1#
Poirier throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ngacousinfukker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ngacousinfukker takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Poirier misses with a jab, cross combination.
Poirier slips a jab and a cross from Ngacousinfukker.
Ngacousinfukker has a takedown stuffed.
Poirier lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ngacousinfukker circles away quickly and effectively.
Poirier fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ngacousinfukker lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ngacousinfukker has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#TD2#
Poirier gets caught flat footed, as Ngacousinfukker shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Poirier wants to stand and escape but Ngacousinfukker is having none of it. #ES#
Poirier manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up 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!
Poirier is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ngacousinfukker to keep the fight standing.
Poirier looking for a takedown.
Ngacousinfukker dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T1##TD2#
Ngacousinfukker gets control of Poirier's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ngacousinfukker will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ngacousinfukker holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB2#
Poirier got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ngacousinfukker has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Poirier has managed to get both his arms back between Ngacousinfukker's legs - danger averted.#SU#
Ngacousinfukker is working an open guard so Poirier takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Ngacousinfukker looks winded!
Poirier scores with a three punch combo!
Poirier throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Ngacousinfukker's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Poirier dives in looking to finish as Ngacousinfukker flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Poirier's strikes! Poirier is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Ngacousinfukker's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Ngacousinfukker was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nate Poirier!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 09, 2024

#R1#
Zapata has his takedown stuffed#TD#
and Tant counters with a takedown into side control.
Tant in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Tant controlling the position.
Zapata wants to control but Tant postures up.#SU#
Tant stands up.
Zapata tries to clinch up#TD#
and Tant counters with a shoot takedown. Zapata fights it but they end up in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zapata wants to stand up but Tant is controlling him.
Tant working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Zapata's head.
Tant slips nicely into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tant is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Zapata! #T1#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Tant cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers! #SUB#
Tant is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Tant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Combat Tant!
Clark Zapata was interviewed post fight and said 'I will learn from this.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 04, 2024

#R1#
Ayers drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Poirier fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ayers throws a wild body kick that Poirier sees coming a mile off.
Poirier throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ayers counters with a right hand to the body.
Poirier misses with a combination
letting Ayers counter with a right hand. #TD2#
Ayers shoots in and bounces Poirier off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Poirier is looking to stand up but Ayers isn't so interested in that idea.
Ayers slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Let's hope that Ayers has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Poirier wants to stand but Ayers is controlling the position. #T1#
Ayers wants to stand but Poirier is controlling his posture from full guard. #ES#
Poirier wriggles free and stands up.
Poirier misses with a few strikes there.
Poirier swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ayers counters with a series of strikes. Poirier will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sloppy strikes from Poirier. Those never looked like landing. #TD2#
Ayers dives in and scores a takedown into Poirier's guard.
Ayers looking to pass the guard.
Ayers advances to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ayers is nestled in close to Poirier, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T2#
Poirier is trying to stand up here but Ayers is controlling him well. #SUB2#
Ayers is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Poirier looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ayers wants to get back to his feet.
Poirier pushes Ayers off looking to stand but Ayers dives back in and keeps control.
Ayers is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Poirier pushes Ayers off looking to stand but Ayers dives back in and keeps control.
Ayers with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Poirier is looking to escape.#T3#
Ayers content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Ayers.
Ayers working Poirier over with strikes.
Ayers tries to stand and escape but Poirier is controlling the position.
Poirier misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Poirier tries to kick Ayers off but Ayers keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Poirier circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Ayers has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD2#
Ayers decides to pull guard.
Poirier wants to stand but Ayers has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T4#
Poirier postures up.
Poirier wants to get up but he can't break Ayers's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Ayers 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#
Poirier pushes Ayers off looking to stand but Ayers dives back in and keeps control.
Ayers controlling the action here. #ES#
Poirier pushes Ayers off and gets back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Duke Ayers dominated that 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.#R2##CL2#
Ayers instigates a clinch.
Poirier is struggling to control the position.#BC2#
Ayers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Poirier misses with a double jab.
Poirier misses with a wild combination.
Poirier swinging wildly here.
Poirier closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ayers circles away.#TD2#
Ayers 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.

Poirier has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Ayers off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Ayers closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Ayers breaks from the clinch.
Ayers misses with a head kick. #T1#
Poirier throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ayers's waist but Ayers gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Poirier off to one side.
Poirier throws a left and a right that both miss #CL2#
and Ayers moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Ayers is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Poirier can't fight it off and eventually Ayers manages to take the fight to the floor. Poirier looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ayers is looking to stand up but Poirier won't let him.
Ayers controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Poirier wants to stand and escape but Ayers is having none of it.
Ayers is in close to Poirier's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ayers tries to free his leg and advance position but Poirier is retaining full guard.
Poirier wants to get back to his feet but Ayers is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T2#
Ayers slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ayers in the domination position with Poirier hanging on.
Poirier is not content to let Ayers control the position.
Poirier is trying to get back to his feet.
Poirier trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Ayers lands a decent elbow from side control.
Poirier seems a little lost for a moment, as Ayers dominates the positioning.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ayers wants to stand but Poirier is controlling his arm.#T3#
Poirier is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Ayers asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Poirier is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Poirier stops Ayers from passing to mount.
Ayers is working Poirier over with some ground and pound from side control.
The referee asks Ayers politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ayers prefers to stall for the moment though.
Poirier is trying to buck Ayers off.#SUB2#
Ayers is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Poirier knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Poirier prevents Ayers from moving into mount. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ayers tries to stand but Poirier is controlling his head.
Ayers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Poirier wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Ayers tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ayers is chipping away with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Poirier tries to escape but Ayers is in control. #ES#
Poirier bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Duke Ayers 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! 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#
Poirier throws a one two combo. #CUT#It looks like Duke Ayers has been cut.
Poirier tries a head kick but it misses.
Poirier throws a series of punches but Ayers avoids them all with ease.
Poirier misses with the combination.
Ayers stuffs the takedown attempt from Poirier. Poirier gets slowly back to his feet. #TD2#
Ayers changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Poirier looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ayers wants to stand but Poirier is controlling his arm.
Ayers takes a little break here. Poirier wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#SUB2#
Ayers thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ayers remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T1#
Yet more stalling tactics from Ayers.
Poirier is looking to regain half guard here but Ayers keeps moving and retains side control.
Ayers working the ground and pound from side control.
Ayers landing strikes.
Ayers prevents Poirier from escaping the position.
Poirier tries to buck Ayers off but Ayers is having none of it.
Ayers controls the position.#SUB2#
Ayers is trying to get an arm triangle but Poirier is defending well.
Poirier knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ayers on the ground.
Ayers lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Poirier down. #T2#
Poirier is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #ES#
Poirier bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Ayers ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Poirier rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ayers moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Poirier throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ayers.
Poirier pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Poirier throws a right and a left that both miss.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Poirier enables Ayers to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Poirier manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Poirier wants to stand and escape but Ayers is having none of it.
Ayers passes Poirier's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ayers works his foot free and advances to mount. #T3#
Ayers controlling the pace for now.
Poirier is trying to stand up.#SUB2#
Ayers is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Poirier has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Ayers landing strikes from the mount and Poirier is in trouble!
Duke Ayers has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ayers is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Poirier wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Ayers looking to secure an arm triangle but Poirier defends it well. #T4#
Poirier tries to buck Ayers off but he can't manage it.
Ayers landing strikes from the mount and Poirier is in trouble!
Ayers can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Poirier is looking to escape.
Ayers takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Poirier tries to buck Ayers off but Ayers takes his back!
Ayers is riding his opponent, not letting Poirier buck him off.
Poirier is trying to stand back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Duke Ayers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ayers 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Duke Ayers!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 04, 2024

#R1##CL#
Zapata takes the fight into the clinch.
Drik tries to break free but Zapata pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Drik pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Zapata moves into the clinch.
Zapata looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Drik swings wildly with an uppercut but Zapata uses good head movement to avoid it.
Drik fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zapata wants to break free but Drik has control.
Zapata keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Drik's efforts to push away.
Zapata wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Zapata wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on Zapata's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Drik breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Zapata closes the distance and pushes Drik back into the cage.#BC2#
Drik breaks the clinch.
Zapata is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CL2#
Drik clinches. #T1#
Drik is trying to break free.#BC2#
Drik breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zapata shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Drik but Drik pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Drik throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Drik scores with a one two! Zapata had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CL2#
Drik instigates a clinch.
Drik scores with a shoulder strike.
Drik is trying to force a seperation but Zapata has the dominant position.
Zapata tries to break the clinch but Drik is controlling the position.
Drik lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zapata backwards.
Drik has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Drik throws a head punch that misses.
Zapata is trying to break the clinch but Drik is controlling him.
Zapata is trying to break the clinch but Drik is controlling him.
Drik has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Zapata jumps guard but Drik turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Drik blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T2##BC#
Zapata breaks the clinch.
Drik takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drik falls off balance throwing a combination
and Zapata counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Calvin Drik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Zapata closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Drik makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Calvin Drik is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Drik throws a series of punches but Zapata moves out of range.
Zapata seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Drik has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CL#
Zapata has managed to clinch.
Zapata working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Drik escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Zapata has taken the fight to the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Drik. #TD#
Zapata has clasped his hands together around Drik's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Drik gets back to half guard.
Drik looks winded!#T3#
Zapata lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Zapata trying to control the action but Drik is working from the bottom.
Drik on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Zapata wants to pass to mount but Drik is defending the position.
Zapata working over Drik with some ground and pound. Drik looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Zapata slips a nice elbow through Drik's hands, connecting with Drik's forehead.#SUB2#
Drik is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zapata pulls his head out easily.
Zapata scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SU#
Zapata decides to return to a standing position. #T4##CL#
Zapata pushes Drik up against the cage in a clinch.
Zapata is trying to break the clinch but Drik has him pressed against the cage.
Zapata has Drik pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Drik manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clark Zapata. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Drik looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Zapata is trying to break the clinch but Drik is controlling him.#BC2#
Drik breaks the clinch.
Drik on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL#
Zapata rushes Drik and presses him up against the cage.
Zapata tries to break free but Drik pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Zapata manages to break the clinch.
Drik tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Zapata counter with a right hand.
Zapata looks to land a combination but Drik avoids it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drik fails to land with a series of punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Clark Zapata will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD#
Zapata looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Drik pushes Zapata off and gets back to his feet.#CL2#
Drik darts in and clinches Zapata up against the cage.#BC2#
Drik breaks the clinch.
Drik tries to clinch
and Zapata connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Drik closes the distance and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drik keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Zapata's efforts to push away.#BC#
Zapata breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sloppy strikes from Drik. Those never looked like landing.
Zapata avoids the head kick by Drik.
Zapata misses with a series of wild punches.
Zapata lands a jab-cross combination.
Drik is breathing heavily.#T1#
Zapata tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Clark Zapata is winning the standup battle so far.
Zapata cracks Drik with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Drik avoids a punch combination nicely.
Drik misses with a series of wild punches.
It looked like Zapata wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Drik swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Zapata counters with a nice body kick. #CL#
Zapata has closed the distance and engaged Drik in a clinch.
Zapata is looking to break free of the clinch but Drik has double underhooks. #BC#
Zapata breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Zapata clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Zapata breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Drik gets tackled into the cage by Zapata. Zapata maintains the clinch.
Clark Zapata has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Zapata breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T2#
Drik throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zapata. #TD#
Zapata 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.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Zapata stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Drik swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zapata cracks Drik with a solid left hand.
Zapata working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Zapata lands a couple of elbows.
Zapata postures up and lands a big shot to Drik's brow.
Zapata is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Zapata works over Drik with some ground and pound from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Zapata's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Zapata looking to pass the guard.
Zapata trying to control the position from guard on top but Drik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Zapata makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#ES2#
Drik uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Drik tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zapata throws a one two combo.
Drik misses with a wild combination.
Danga de danga de dang - Zapata scores with a four punch combination!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zapata.
Drik misses with a two punch combination. #T4##TD#
Zapata gets a takedown into half guard.

Drik makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zapata stalks Drik and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Drik's face. Drik staggers backwards, shaken.
Drik throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Zapata's head.#TD#
Zapata closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Drik quickly recovers to half guard.

Drik kicks Zapata off and gets back to his feet.
Zapata takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Drik scores with a head kick. Zapata tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Clark Zapata is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheers as Zapata lands an impressive looking overhand right. Drik doesn't seem phased though.
Drik lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zapata circles away quickly and effectively.
Zapata blocks a head kick by Drik.
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 Clark Zapata will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Zapata throws a right and a left that Drik avoids nicely.
Drik rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zapata moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2#
Drik forces Zapata back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Zapata pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zapata wants to clinch but Drik slips to the side
and Drik counters with a three punch combo that has Zapata backing up. Zapata nods at Drik to acknowledge the strikes.
Drik tries to close the distance and clinch but Zapata swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Drik takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Zapata scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#TD#
Zapata closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Zapata lands in his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Drik is on top in guard. #REVB#
Drik trying to control the position from guard on top but Zapata is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##ES#
Zapata manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Zapata just leaning against Drik, taking a breather.
Zapata is trying to pull guard but Drik has him pressed against the cage.
Zapata is trying to force a seperation but Drik has the dominant position.#BC#
Zapata breaks the clinch.
Drik scores with a three punch combo!
Drik misses with a combination
and Zapata counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD#
Zapata scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Drik has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Zapata is on him like a limpet, forcing Drik back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zapata is trying to break free.#BC2#
Drik manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Drik has Zapata up against the cage in a clinch. #T2##BC#
Zapata pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Zapata fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Drik, pushing him back against the cage.
Zapata tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Zapata's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Zapata works on Drik's body with a couple of short punches.
Zapata tries to break the clinch but Drik is controlling the position.
Drik lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zapata backwards. #BC2#
Drik breaks the clinch. #CL#
Zapata moves into range and clinches up with Drik.#BC#
Zapata breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Drik misses. #CL#
Zapata clinches up with Drik and pushes him back against the cage.
Zapata keeps control of Drik as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T3##BC#
Zapata manages to break the clinch.
Drik tries to clinch but Zapata moves out of range. #CL#
Zapata moves into the clinch.
Zapata jumps guard but Drik turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clark Zapata. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Drik prevents Zapata from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Drik breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Zapata clinches up with Drik and pushes him back against the cage.
Zapata has had enough of the clinch but Drik keeps him there for the moment.
Drik throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zapatas head. #BC#
Zapata's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Drik throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zapata tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Drik paws at him with a jab and circles away.
No luck for Zapata with that takedown attempt. #T4#
Drik circles away from the clinch attempt.
Danga de danga de dang - Zapata scores with a four punch combination!#CL#
Zapata gets a clinch. #BC2#
Drik's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zapata's jab looks to have found its range, popping Drik under the eye.
Drik tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zapata shoots in looking for a takedown. Drik tries to sprawl out of it but Zapata keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Drik manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Despite the aggression on Drik's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Zapata tries to clinch there but Drik circles away.
Drik throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zapata counters with a left and a right that stings Drik.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Drik lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Calvin Drik has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clark Zapata is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Drik showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zapata.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Clark Zapata.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Zapata, 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clark Zapata!
After winning the bout, Clark Zapata thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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