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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 06, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zarus tried to score with a low kick but Sturridge checks it.
Sturridge moves into range and connects with a jab.
Zarus gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sturridge.
Zarus is looking to clinch but Sturridge is avoiding it.
Zarus tries for a takedown but Sturridge circles away easily#KD#
and Sturridge counters with a nice right hand that sends Zarus toppling to the canvas! Zarus scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Sturridge finish him?!#ROC#Zarus is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sturridge lands a brutal uppercut that launches Zarus off his feet! Zarus tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Isaiah Sturridge!
A victorious Isaiah Sturridge thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 13, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vicini cracks Zarus with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#TD2#
Zarus shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Zarus showed some decent athleticism there.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Vicini wants to control but Zarus is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Vicini might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Vicini is pressing down on Zarus's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Vicini has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Zarus doesn't defend quickly enough and Vicini has managed to lock this one up! Can Zarus escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Vicini on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dido Vicini!
A very excited looking Dido Vicini made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 1
Date: Aug 01, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Body is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Body tries to clinch #TD#
and Zarus counters with a takedown into side control.
Body bucks up and tries to throw Zarus off but instead Zarus has got his back!
Zarus slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#SUB#
Zarus working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Body is doing well to defend. Zarus seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Body is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Azir Zarus!
Some Body was interviewed post fight and said 'until next time'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 07, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zarus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Okongwu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zarus circles away quickly and effectively.#CL#
Okongwu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Okongwu lands with a right to the head.
Zarus tries to break the clinch but Okongwu is controlling the position.
Okongwu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zarus's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Zarus has Okongwu pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Okongwu manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Zarus jumps guard but Okongwu turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Okongwu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Okongwu lands with a left to the head.
Zarus tries to pull guard but Okongwu holds him up against the cage and eventually Zarus drops back down to his feet.
Isaiah Okongwu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Azir Zarus.
Zarus drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Okongwu pushes Zarus back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Zarus blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Zarus missing with knees to the body.
Okongwu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zarus backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Okongwu is looking to control Zarus's arms but Zarus gets an underhook and turns him. Now Okongwu has his back to the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Zarus.#BC2#
Zarus breaks the clinch.
Okongwu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2#
and Zarus counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Okongwu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Zarus throws a big elbow that misses. #SU2#
Zarus stands up from Okongwu's guard - Zarus perhaps looking for a knockout. #T2#
Zarus ducks under a wild hook from Okongwu.
Okongwu wants to clinch up but Zarus keeps it at a distance.
Isaiah Okongwu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Okongwu clinches with his opponent.
Okongwu taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Zarus goes for a takedown attempt but Okongwu pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Okongwu throws a leg kick #TD2#
so Zarus counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Okongwu wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Zarus manages to pass to side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#REVR#
Zarus tries to pass to full mount but Okongwu defends it.
Zarus throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T3#
Zarus passes the guard and advances to mount!
Zarus lands a big shot there that rocks Okongwu but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Zarus has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Okongwu is working to get back to half guard.
Zarus is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Zarus lands a couple of good shots and Okongwu has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zarus controlling well, preventing Okongwu from escaping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Isaiah Okongwu will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Okongwu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Okongwu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Isaiah Okongwu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Zarus drives through with a takedown into Okongwu's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Okongwu can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Zarus controls the pace.
Okongwu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zarus controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Zarus 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. Zarus seems to have locked his on tight now - Okongwu screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Zarus, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Azir Zarus! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 02, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zarus walks into a left hand.
A combination from ONeill does no damage.
Zarus fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kissy ONeill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Zarus shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Zarus looks winded!
ONeill is looking to escape.#ES#
ONeill makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
ONeill works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Zarus shoots in but no luck this time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
ONeill throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
ONeill with a hook.
Zarus closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
ONeill thuds his right hand into Zarus's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T1#
Sloppy strikes from ONeill. Those never looked like landing.
A left and a right from ONeill both land. Nice combination.
ONeill displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zarus.
Kissy ONeill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Azir Zarus.
Zarus takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Left hook, right uppercut from ONeill.
A jab lands there for ONeill.
ONeill throws a one two combo.
#ROC#Zarus is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
ONeill cracks Zarus on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Zarus falls backwards against the cage. ONeill follows up with more strikes that drop Zarus to his knees. ONeill keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Zarus! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kissy ONeill! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 28, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Linger pushes Zarus up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Linger.
Zarus looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Zarus is trying to pull guard but Linger has him pressed against the cage.
Linger lands with a short head shot on the inside. #TD2#
Zarus jumps guard and drags Linger to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Zarus bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Linger's guard. #REVB##SU2#
Zarus gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Linger is looking to clinch but Zarus is avoiding it.
#CL#
Linger closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Linger softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#TD2#
Zarus has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Linger uses from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Linger lands a couple of digs.
Linger throwing strikes from guard but Zarus blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Linger accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zarus trying to strike off his back.
Linger with a flurry of punches that miss.
Linger throws a strike but Zarus rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Zarus stays in close to Linger's body and controls the position. #T1#
Zarus passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.#SU2#
Zarus decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Linger tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zarus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Linger tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zarus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Linger looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Linger takes the fight into the clinch.
Linger scores with a nice hook to the head.
Linger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zarus blocks an uppercut.
Linger misses with a short punch on the inside.
Linger lands an uppercut.
Linger cracks Zarus with a nice body shot.
Linger lands with a short shot to the head. #T2#
Linger throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice left hand lands by Linger.
Linger lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zarus's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Linger scores with a shoulder strike.
Zarus looks winded!
Linger lands with a left to the head.
Linger lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zarus backwards.
Linger lands with a light punch inside.
Linger misses with a short punch on the inside.
Linger misses with a short punch on the inside.
Linger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Linger digs a right hand into Zarus's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Zarus's gas tank.
Linger lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zarus backwards.
Linger lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Linger lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Linger lands an uppercut.
Linger lands a shoulder strike.
Linger lands with a short shot to the head. #T3#
Linger lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zarus backwards.
Linger digs a right hand underneath Zarus's ribcage. Zarus let out a lung full of air as it connected.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Linger creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Linger lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Linger.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Linger.
Zarus takes a shot to the head.
Linger digs a right hand into Zarus's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Zarus's gas tank.
Zarus takes a shot to the head.
Linger lands a shot to the body.
Linger lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Linger lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zarus backwards.
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!
A right hand to the body from Linger.
A short right from Linger on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Linger.#ROC#Zarus is rocked!
A right hook to the body lands for Linger.
Linger lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Linger lands a shoulder strike.
Linger works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Zarus takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Linger.
A nice left hand lands by Linger.
Nice body punch from Linger.
A short right from Linger.
Linger throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Linger lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zarus backwards.
Nice body punch from Linger.
Linger lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Zarus.
Linger lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Linger lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Linger lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Linger lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zarus backwards.
Zarus is still on wobbly legs! Can Linger finish him?
Linger scores with a shot to the side of Zarus's head.
A short body shot lands from Linger as the two fighters clinch.
Linger lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toby Linger dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Linger is looking to clinch.
Zarus doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Zarus seems to have recovered his senses.#CL#
Zarus gets tackled into the cage by Linger. Linger maintains the clinch.
Linger misses with some punches.
Linger has Zarus pressed against the cage, preventing Zarus from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD2#
Zarus works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Linger wants to get back to his feet but Zarus passes into half guard.
#REVR#
Linger knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zarus on the ground.
Linger throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Linger flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Nice strikes from Zarus there.
Zarus blocks the strikes from Linger.
Linger is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Linger tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Zarus manages to move to mount!
Zarus won't let Linger get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Linger has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Linger is trying to stand back up. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Linger's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Zarus controls the action.
Linger wants to get back to his feet.
Linger 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.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Linger is trying to stand back up. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Linger is trying to break free.
Zarus biding his time, controlling Linger.
Zarus keeps control of the position as Linger tries to break free.
Linger wants to get back to his feet.
Zarus has good solid back control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Linger is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Linger tries to escape but Zarus has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Zarus is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Linger is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Azir Zarus! |
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Event:
Rural Champion 2
Date: Feb 29, 2020 |
#R1#
Zarus shoots in looking for a takedown. Justino tries to sprawl out of it but Zarus keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Justino manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Justino walks into a left hand. #CL#
Zarus clinches up with Justino and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Zarus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Justino swinging wildly here.
Justino swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL#
and Zarus holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Zarus lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Zarus is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SU#
Zarus escapes and gets back to his feet. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD#
Zarus shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Justino is trying to defend but Zarus finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Justino wants to get back to his feet.
Zarus takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Zarus throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SU#
Zarus escapes and gets back to his feet. #T3#
Zarus fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Justino is out of range. #CL#
Zarus darts in and clinches Justino up against the cage.#BC#
Zarus breaks the clinch.
Zarus tries to clinch but Justino is having none of it. #TD#
Zarus gets a takedown into half guard.#SU#
Zarus escapes and gets back to his feet. #CL#
Zarus has taken the fight to the clinch.
Zarus lands a nice uppercut.
Zarus pushes Justino back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Justino working hard to break the clinch.
Justino letting Zarus take a breather here.
Zarus tries to pull guard but Justino won't allow it.
#BC2#
Justino breaks from the clinch.
Justino looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab lands there for Justino.
No joy there for Justino, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Justino connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ian Justino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Justino throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zarus.
Justino uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zarus.
Justino changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Justino is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zarus.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Azir Zarus dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Justino tries to clinch there but Zarus circles away.
Zarus shoots in looking for a takedown. Justino tries to sprawl out of it but Zarus keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Justino manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Azir Zarus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Justino throws a right and a left that Zarus avoids nicely.
Zarus fails with a takedown attempt.
Justino waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zarus.
Justino throws a leg kick but Zarus sees it coming and moves out of range.
Justino swinging wildly here.
Ian Justino seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Justino clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Zarus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1##TD#
Zarus shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Justino's guard.
Zarus throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Justino works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Justino avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zarus won't allow Justino to get back to his feet.
Zarus is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Justino really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zarus. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Zarus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2##ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Justino manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#TD#
Zarus has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Justino is trying to keep an underhook but Zarus manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Zarus prevents Justino from standing back up.
Zarus controlling the action here.
Justino is breathing heavily.#SU#
Zarus decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #T3##CL#
Zarus instigates a clinch.
Zarus is trying to pull guard but Justino has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Azir Zarus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zarus will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Justino up against the cage.
Justino lands a body shot.
Zarus has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Justino avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Zarus jumps guard but Justino turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Zarus jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Justino walks away with a smile on his face. Zarus gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T4#
Justino keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Justino's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Justino duly obliges.
Justino slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Justino lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Justino misses with the combination.
Zarus fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Zarus misses with a takedown attempt - Justino sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Justino jabs Zarus right on the nose. Zarus blinks but takes it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zarus needs to keep his hands up - Justino had a free shot at his head there.
Justino rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zarus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ian Justino showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Zarus'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#
Zarus on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Zarus darts in looking for a takedown but Justino gets double underhooks and turns Zarus into the cage.
Justino rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zarus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Justino throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Justino looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL#
Zarus rushes Justino and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Zarus fails to land.
Justino is trying to break free.#BC#
Zarus manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Justino.#TD#
Zarus gets a double leg takedown into Justino's guard.
Justino working a defensive guard but Zarus passes into half guard.
Justino takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU#
Zarus stands up from half guard. #T1#
Justino fails to land with a series of punches.
Zarus half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL#
Zarus rushes Justino and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Justino prevents a body shot from Zarus.
Zarus jumps guard but Justino stands there with Zarus around his waist. Zarus gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC2#
Justino manages to break the clinch.
Justino throws a hook but Zarus avoids it easily.#CL#
Zarus closes the distance and clinches.#T2#
Zarus tries for a takedown but Justino manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Azir Zarus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zarus is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Justino pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC2#
Justino breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zarus shoots in and drives through. Justino sprawls well.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Justino.
Justino lands a nice looking body shot.
Justino displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Justino connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Justino bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Zarus's head.
Ian Justino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zarus shoots for a takedown but Justino saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A left lands for Justino.
Justino scores with a hook to the body. Zarus takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T3#
Justino throws a leg kick which misses Zarus's front leg but catches the back leg as Zarus tries to avoid it.
Justino connects with the punch.
Zarus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jab, jab by Justino - just one landing.
Justino missing with a left hand there. Zarus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD#
Zarus feints and as Justino raises his hands in defense, Zarus changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Justino has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Justino wants to stand but Zarus is controlling the position.
Justino wants to control but Zarus passes easily into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Zarus is controlling the pace.
Zarus tries to pass to full mount but Justino defends it.
Zarus slows the pace down in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ian Justino comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Justino 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ian Justino!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 19, 2020 |
#R1##CL2#
Zarus closes the distance and pushes Krueger back into the cage.
Krueger has a couple of punches blocked by Zarus.
#BC2#
Zarus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zarus doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Krueger counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Krueger fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD2#
Zarus pulls Krueger into guard.
Zarus is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Krueger got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zarus has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Krueger has managed to get both his arms back between Zarus's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krueger preventing the sweep.
Krueger trying to stand up but can't free himself from Zarus's guard.
Zarus has Krueger pulled in close to control his posture. #T1#
Krueger trying to control but Zarus is working from the bottom.
Zarus 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#
Krueger is looking to improve his position.
Zarus is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Zarus trying to mount his opponent but Krueger defends it. #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.
Krueger trying to control here.
Krueger missing with punches from the bottom.
Zarus perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T3#
It looks like Zarus might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Zarus has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Zarus controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Krueger taking shots to the head.
Krueger tries to control Zarus's body but Zarus pushes him off. Krueger squirms to his side and now Zarus has his back!
Zarus landing with strikes.
Zarus is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Krueger up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
What can Krueger do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#SUB2#
Zarus looking for the choke but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Azir Zarus dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Zarus goes for a double leg but Krueger avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Krueger continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Zarus looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Krueger!
Zarus throws an elbow but Krueger slips to the side and avoids it well.
Azir Zarus has got the better of the ground game so far.
Krueger parries the strikes from Zarus easily there. Zarus is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Krueger to escape.
Krueger knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zarus on the ground.
A lull in the action here as Zarus stalls from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krueger is trying to control Zarus's posture but Zarus avoids it. #T1#
Zarus 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.
Krueger is looking for a sweep.
Zarus tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Zarus landing a few strikes. #SUB2#
Zarus has an Americana. Krueger didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Zarus is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Zarus hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Azir Zarus!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 13, 2020 |
#R1##TD2#
Zarus is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Robson's half guard.
Robson tries to kick Zarus off in order to stand up. Zarus Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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. #SUB2#
Zarus has an Americana. Robson didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Zarus is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Zarus hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Azir Zarus!
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