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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 26, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Downs scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES2#
Tszyu kicks Downs off and gets back to his feet.#TD2#
Tszyu closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Downs's guard.
Downs controls Tszyu momentarily but Tszyu frees himself.
Downs could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Downs looking for a sweep. Not yet Downs, not yet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Downs looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Downs not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Downs wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Downs is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Tszyu frees his head nicely. Oh but Downs has switched to an armbar! Tszyu is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Stanton Downs!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Tszyu tries for a takedown but Patrick sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Patrick drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tszyu sprawls and moves away.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tszyu. Patrick shrugs it off though.
Tszyu shoots for a takedown but Patrick saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD#
Patrick shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Tszyu looks winded!
Patrick is taking a breather. Tszyu says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SU#
Patrick stands up from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patrick checks a leg kick nicely.
Tszyu closes the distance but Patrick moves to the side #TD#
and Patrick counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tszyu won't be happy with that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU#
Patrick decides to stand back up. #T1#
Tszyu darts in looking for a takedown but Patrick gets double underhooks and turns Tszyu into the cage.
Stan Patrick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kostya Tszyu.
Tszyu with a poor takedown #TD#
and Patrick decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tszyu's guard.#SU#
Patrick decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Tszyu, up you get! #CL#
Patrick rushes Tszyu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Patrick has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Tszyu uses from the top position. #SUB#
Patrick is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Tszyu has his hands clasped together but Patrick extends and breaks Tszyu's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Patrick.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Stan Patrick!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Lin goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Tszyu looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#CL2#
Lin forces Tszyu back against the cage and clinches.
Lin 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.
Tszyu working hard to break the clinch.
Tszyu prevents Lin from breaking the clinch.
Lin wants to take the fight to the mat but Tszyu manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Lin wants to break the clinch but can't.
#TD2#
Lin manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Lin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tszyu manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Lin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Lin 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. #T1#
Lin content to stall in guard here.
Lin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lin tries to free his leg and advance position but Tszyu is retaining full guard.
Lin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tszyu looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Let's hope that Lin 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.
Lin's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Lin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tszyu gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A frustrated look appears on Lin's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD2#
Lin gets control of Tszyu's arms and successfully pulls guard. Lin will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Lin wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
Tszyu avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lin wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Lin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tszyu's guard. #REVB#
Tszyu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lin on the ground.#SU2#
Lin gets to his feet - Tszyu follows without any prompting. #TD2#
Lin 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.#T4#
Lin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lin throws a big elbow that misses. #SU2#
Lin stands and steps away. Tszyu gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Lin has eaten all the pies!
Tszyu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lin shoots in looking for a takedown but Tszyu manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kostya Tszyu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jermey Lin.
A right-left combo lands from Lin.
Lin closes the distance and clinches up with Tszyu, looking for a takedown. Lin pushes Tszyu against the cage but Tszyu circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Lin shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Tszyu manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tszyu looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jermey Lin dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Lin closes the distance and pushes Tszyu back into the cage.
Lin is working for takedown but Tszyu is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tszyu wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lin has him pressed against the cage.
Lin jumps guard but Tszyu turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Lin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tszyu is fending him off so far but Lin persists. Nope, Tszyu circles away and we're back to standing.
Kostya Tszyu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jermey Lin.
Lin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lin counters with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Lin with that takedown attempt.
Lin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tszyu defends well and Lin ends up having to push Tszyu into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T1##CL2#
Lin closes the distance and pushes Tszyu back into the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lin has Tszyu pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tszyu manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Lin jumps guard.
Lin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SU2#
Lin gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Nice takedown defense from Tszyu. No joy for Lin on that attempt.
Lin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tszyu as he avoids it easily.
Lin shoots in for a double leg but Tszyu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
Lin closes the distance and clinches.#T2#
Lin has had enough of the clinch but Tszyu keeps him there for the moment.
Tszyu working aggressively here.
Lin is trying to drag Tszyu to the mat but Tszyu just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lin misses with a punch to the body.
Lin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tszyu fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tszyu with a poor takedown
and Lin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Lin instigates a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T3#
Tszyu prevents Lin from breaking the clinch.
Lin is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Lin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lin has had enough of the clinch but Tszyu keeps him there for the moment.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lin - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#TD#
Tszyu turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Tszyu manages to end up in side control.#ES2#
Lin bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#T4#
Tszyu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lin fails to land the takedown.
Tszyu stuffs the takedown.
Lin throws a push kick but Tszyu slaps the foot to one side.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tszyu shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tszyu checks a leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lin shoots in for a double leg but Tszyu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tszyu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lin looks for a takedown but Tszyu sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jermey Lin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Lin fails with the takedown.
Lin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tszyu as he avoids it easily.
Tszyu tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Lin manages to circle out of the way.
Lin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kostya Tszyu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jermey Lin.#CL2#
Lin drives through and clinches with Tszyu against the cage.
Tszyu tries to pull guard but Lin holds him up against the cage and eventually Tszyu drops back down to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Lin pulls Tszyu into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Lin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tszyu defends it easily.#T1#
Lin controlling the position.
Tszyu won't allow Lin to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Lin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tszyu is fighting to break Lin's control of his arms but Lin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Lin keeping full guard, as Tszyu tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Lin shoots in looking for a takedown. Tszyu tries to sprawl out of it but Lin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tszyu manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tszyu doesn't manage to clinch there - Lin circles away.
#CL2#
Lin clinches up against the cage.
Lin wants to take the fight to the mat but Tszyu manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD2#
Lin has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Tszyu uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Lin looking for a guillotine here but Tszyu defends easily.
Lin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tszyu's guard. #REVB##T3#
Lin won't allow Tszyu to sweep him here.
Tszyu will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tszyu being controlled here, momentarily.
Lin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tszyu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tszyu is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jermey Lin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lin slips nicely into half guard.
Lin works his way into full mount!
Tszyu is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jermey Lin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lin has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jermey Lin!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 18, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tszyu is trying to drag Zenith to the mat but Zenith just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Zenith tries a knee to the head but Tszyu blocks it.
#BC2#
Zenith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tszyu throws a sloppy head kick
and Tszyu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zenith has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Zenith shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tszyu defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Zenith as Tszyu shoots in.
Tszyu lands a lovely overhand right.#TD2#
Zenith closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Tszyu is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Zenith taking a breather here.
You can see the frustration on Tszyu's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Tszyu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zenith on the ground.#SUB2#
Zenith is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tszyu is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tszyu looking for a sweep but Zenith has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Zenith working the ground and pound effectively.
#SUB2#
Zenith is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Tszyu is surviving well by controlling Zenith 's body position as best he can.
Zenith takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
Tszyu wants to control but Zenith is having none of it.
Zenith controlling the position easily from mount.
Tszyu is desperately trying to improve his position but Zenith has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Zenith cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Zenith working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Tszyu is bucking up trying to escape but Zenith cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Tszyu sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T4#
Zenith wants to free his trapped foot but Tszyu is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tszyu is looking to control Zenith 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tszyu avoid being mounted?#SU2#
Zenith decides to stand up.
Zenith shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tszyu as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Zenith 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.
Tszyu wants to get back to his feet but Zenith passes into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zenith sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerry Zenith dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Zenith shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tszyu pinned against the cage. Tszyu gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD#
Zenith tries to sprawl but Tszyu drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Zenith manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Tszyu keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #BC2#
Zenith breaks from the clinch.
Zenith defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tszyu.
Despite the aggression on Zenith 's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Zenith looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tszyu is fending him off so far but Zenith persists. Nope, Tszyu circles away and we're back to standing.
Tszyu is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Zenith .#CL2#
Zenith darts in and clinches Tszyu up against the cage.#BC#
Tszyu breaks from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Zenith takes the fight into the clinch. #T1#
Zenith tries to throw a body punch but Tszyu avoids it by throwing Zenith back against the cage.
Zenith is looking for a takedown.
Kostya Tszyu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerry Zenith .
Zenith will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tszyu up against the cage.
Zenith tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Zenith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Zenith has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Tszyu uses from the top position.
Tszyu lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Zenith looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Zenith is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tszyu is aware though and is defending well.
Tszyu would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T2#
Zenith controlling Tszyu's posture.
Zenith is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Zenith has Tszyu pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Tszyu is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Zenith throws a head kick that half lands.
#T3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tszyu. #TD2#
Zenith closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tszyu did well to prevent Zenith getting side control.#ES#
Tszyu makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Tszyu throws a series of punches but Zenith moves out of range.
Zenith scores with a leg kick.
Tszyu throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Zenith counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ES#
Tszyu has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Zenith off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Zenith closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Tszyu quickly recovers to half guard.#T4##SUB2#
Zenith is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Zenith not doing much here.
Tszyu is trying to control but can't.
Zenith lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Zenith working Tszyu over with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerry Zenith 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 eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Zenith buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tszyu shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Zenith eats them both and turns towards Tszyu to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kostya Tszyu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tszyu shoots in looking for a takedown but Zenith manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tszyu's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tszyu shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Zenith counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #TD2#
Zenith scores with a takedown into Tszyu's guard.
Zenith sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tszyu's guard.
Zenith is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #SUB2#
Tszyu defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Zenith .
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zenith controlling his opponent. #T1#
Zenith is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Zenith looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tszyu is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Zenith with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#SU2#
Zenith is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet! #T2#
Tszyu closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and Zenith counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Zenith .
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zenith throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zenith content to stall in guard here.
Tszyu is trying to keep Zenith in close.
Zenith 's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3##SUB#
Tszyu has an active guard here but Zenith has managed to pass into half guard.
#SU2#
Zenith decides to stand up.
Tszyu circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2#
Zenith rushes Tszyu and presses him up against the cage.
Zenith tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tszyu just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tszyu is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Zenith breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Zenith rushes Tszyu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tszyu tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Zenith smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kostya Tszyu. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4##TD2#
Zenith looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Tszyu!
Zenith working the ground and pound but Tszyu is defending the strikes. #SU2#
Zenith has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Tszyu fails with the takedown#TD2#
and Zenith counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Tszyu!
Tszyu tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zenith tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jerry Zenith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zenith has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jerry Zenith !
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