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Event:
AFC #11
Date: Jun 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Hawkes blocks a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Zeal 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hawkes has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zeal finds it's way round the side to connect with Hawkes's head. #CUT#It looks like Hal Hawkes has been cut.
Hawkes staying out of range there.
Hawkes is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Zeal misses with a hook.
Hawkes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Zeal misses the jab.
Zeal definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hawkes throws a body punch but Zeal moves out of range.
Zeal takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hawkes connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hawkes throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Zeal on the side of the head. #ROC2#Zeal is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hawkes cracks Zeal with a left hook right on the temple and Zeal goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Hawkes lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Zeal is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hal Hawkes!
After winning the bout, Hal Hawkes thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Chris Zeal was interviewed post fight and said 'I got no time to jibba-jabba'. |
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Event:
AFC #6
Date: May 20, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Zeal tries to keep at a distance but Lothbrok has taken the fight into the clinch.
Zeal tries to pull guard but Lothbrok holds him up against the cage and eventually Zeal drops back down to his feet.
Lothbrok is struggling to control the position.
Lothbrok working aggressively here.
Zeal being controlled against the cage.
Zeal prevents a body shot from Lothbrok.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zeal is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lothbrok gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Zeal jumps guard but Lothbrok stands there with Zeal around his waist. Zeal gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bjorn Lothbrok has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Zeal.
Zeal blocks an uppercut.
Zeal blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T1#
Lothbrok struggles to land a body shot inside as Zeal controls his hands.
Zeal blocks a body shot from Lothbrok.
Lothbrok throws a punch but it's blocked by Zeal.
Lothbrok makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zeal jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lothbrok walks away with a smile on his face. Zeal gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lothbrok ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lothbrok throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bjorn Lothbrok is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lothbrok throws an overhand right that lands on Zeal's shoulder, as Zeal tries to avoid the shot.
Zeal takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lothbrok changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Zeal takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T2#
Lothbrok with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lothbrok jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lothbrok misses the shot to the body.
Lothbrok stuns Zeal with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lothbrok with a nice cross.
BOOM! Lothbrok lands a beautiful left hook that drops Zeal. Zeal tries to recover but Lothbrok is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Zeal lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bjorn Lothbrok!
Chris Zeal was interviewed post fight and said 'I got no time to jibba-jabba'. |
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Event:
AFC #3
Date: Apr 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Walsh is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Walsh paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Walsh misses with an uppercut
#TD2#
and Zeal counters with a single leg into guard. Walsh didn't expect that.
Zeal in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Walsh will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Zeal throws a big right hand that misses.
Zeal throws a strike but Walsh rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Zeal has an active guard here but Walsh has managed to pass into half guard.
Zeal tries to get to full guard but Walsh has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Walsh moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Zeal.
Zeal tries to bench press Walsh off him but Walsh keeps the position. #T1#
Walsh is looking to take a break and control but Zeal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zeal is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Zeal tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Walsh has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Zeal is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Zeal looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Walsh can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Zeal is looking to escape.
Walsh looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Zeal regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zeal slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Zeal working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Walsh has passed into half guard!
Zeal is looking to control Walsh's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Zeal avoid being mounted?#T3#
Walsh prevents Zeal from improving his position.
Zeal moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Walsh wants to control from the top but Zeal keeps moving.
Zeal wants to improve his position but instead Walsh has moved into half guard.
Zeal is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Zeal moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Zeal looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Walsh passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Zeal looking for submissions off his back.
Zeal is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Walsh trying to control the action but Zeal is working from the bottom.
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 Kaiden Walsh will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A jab lands there for Walsh.
A solid leg kick lands there for Walsh.
Walsh dips to his left and cracks Zeal with an uppercut!
Zeal defending well as Walsh loads up on a big left hand.
Good shot there by Walsh.
Walsh with a nice cross.
Walsh throws a hook but Zeal avoids it easily.
Walsh pushes Zeal away with a front kick.
Walsh lunges at Zeal with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zeal's hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zeal moves out of range as Walsh strikes.
Zeal feints the counter takedown.
Walsh is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Walsh explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
The fighters circling - Walsh throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zeal drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Walsh defends it well.
Walsh throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Zeal decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Walsh's guard.#T1#
Zeal wants to control from the top but Walsh keeps moving.
Zeal working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Zeal trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zeal content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Zeal wants to control from the top but Walsh keeps moving.
Zeal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Walsh swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Walsh looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Zeal is in close to Walsh's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T2#
Zeal in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zeal wants to pass the guard but Walsh is keeping the position.
Walsh working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zeal.
Zeal loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Zeal throws a strike but Walsh rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB2#
Zeal is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Walsh is aware though and is defending well.
Zeal 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.#SUB2#
Zeal looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Walsh has picked Zeal up and slammed him! Zeal can't keep hold of the triangle and Walsh manages to pass to side control!#T3#
Zeal can't do much from the bottom here.
Zeal tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Walsh wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Walsh wants to control but Zeal is keeping him busy.
Zeal manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Zeal missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Zeal thows a huge punch but Walsh dodges it nicely.
#SUB2#
Zeal seems to be working for a kimura but Walsh defends the submission attempt.
Zeal throws a strike but Walsh avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#T4#
Zeal loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Zeal stands up over Walsh, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Zeal wants to control from the top but Walsh keeps moving.
Zeal throws a strike but Walsh rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Zeal is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Chris Zeal has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Zeal throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Walsh escapes and throws Zeal's legs to the side, diving into side control!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kaiden Walsh 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Walsh throws a poor cross that misses
#TD2#
and Zeal decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Walsh's guard.
Zeal throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Walsh works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zeal throws a strike but Walsh rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Zeal working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Walsh has passed into half guard!
Zeal wants to sweep but Walsh has passed to side control!
Zeal is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zeal can do anything to dispel that myth.
Zeal is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Walsh is one step ahead and moves to full mount!#T1#
Zeal tries to reverse the position but Walsh maintains control.
Zeal is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Zeal regains half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zeal wants to improve his position but Walsh is controlling well.
Zeal wants to control the action here but instead Walsh manages to pass to full mount!
Zeal is working to get back to half guard.
Chris Zeal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Zeal wants to hold on but Walsh pushes him away.
Zeal tries to reverse the position but Walsh maintains control.
Zeal gets back to half guard.
Zeal is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Zeal tries to roll over but Walsh keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Walsh moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Zeal.#T3#
Zeal looking for a sweep but Walsh has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Zeal can't escape the position.
Zeal looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!#T4#
Zeal manages to reverse the position and now he's in Walsh's guard. Nice work there by Zeal.
Zeal is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Walsh working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zeal.
Zeal missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zeal postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Zeal throws an elbow that misses. Walsh uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Zeal's guard. Nice move by Walsh!#REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Zeal had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Walsh defends it easily.#SUB2#
Zeal throws his legs up looking for a submission but Walsh uses it to pass to side control.
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 Kaiden Walsh.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Walsh, 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaiden Walsh!
Our winner, Kaiden Walsh, 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.
Chris Zeal spoke after the fight, saying 'I got no time to jibba-jabba'. |
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Event:
AFC #2 : Born to Fight
Date: Apr 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Scott misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zeal changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Scott moves into the clinch.
Scott prevents the takedown attempt.
The referee is keeping an eye on Scott - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Zeal goes for a takedown attempt but Scott pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#TD2#
Scott closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott cracks Zeal with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T1#
Scott takes a little break here. Zeal wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Zeal manages to work his way to half guard, despite Scott's best efforts.
Zeal is looking for a sweep. Scott is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zeal is working hard here to advance position.
Zeal has a hand on Scott's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Scott takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Scott trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Scott has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Zeal's face.
#SUB2#
Scott looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Zeal looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zeal is looking to improve his position but Scott isn't that keen on the idea.#T2#
Zeal knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Scott on the ground.
Scott working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Zeal is in all sorts of trouble here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Scott has control of Zeal's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Zeal regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Scott trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Zeal tries to reverse the position but Scott maintains control.
Zeal looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Zeal tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Scott is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Zeal has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Zeal is really stuck here.
#T4#
Scott avoiding Zeal 's attempts to control his hands.
Zeal tries to escape the position.
Zeal might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The referee is taking a good look at Zeal as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Scott!
#SUB2#
Scott working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Zeal is in bad spot here.
Scott trying to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Zeal is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Scott gets his way!
Scott looks winded!
Zeal tries to escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Scott 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##CL2#
Scott clinches with his opponent.
Scott fails to pull guard.
Scott wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zeal has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Scott pulls guard effortlessly.
Zeal distracts Scott with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Zeal is working Scott over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zeal trying to control but Scott is working from the bottom.
Scott has his hands on Zeal's head, controlling the position.
Scott trying to control the position.
#T1#
Zeal working some strikes from top position.
Zeal postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Zeal scoring with punches to the head and body.
Zeal scoring with some ground and pound.
Zeal wants to control from the top but Scott keeps moving.
Scott has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zeal lands a couple of decent looking shots.#ROC#Scott is rocked!
Scott is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Zeal stopping the sweep attempt from Scott.
Zeal loads up on a big left hand. Scott felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Zeal looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Scott can't hide his disappointment, as Zeal celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Zeal!
A victorious Chris Zeal 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: Mar 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Walsh throws a leg kick #TD#
and Zeal counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Walsh!
Walsh throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Walsh tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zeal changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Walsh fails with a takedown attempt.
Zeal takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Walsh is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zeal sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Zeal changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Walsh misses with a jab to the body
#TD#
and Zeal counters with a single leg into guard. Walsh didn't expect that.
Zeal keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Walsh's head.#T1#
Walsh lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Zeal working for a triangle but Walsh defends it easily.
#SUB#
Zeal is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Walsh passes Zeal's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Zeal knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Walsh on the ground.
Zeal is trying to get back to full guard.
Zeal on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Zeal tries to get out of the position.#SUB#
Walsh moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Zeal.#T2##SUB2#
Walsh tries for a kimura but Zeal is defending well.
Zeal tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Walsh wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Zeal is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Walsh is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walsh controlling the pace for now.
Zeal is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Walsh landing strikes, looking to finish! #SUB2#
Walsh working for a submission but Zeal is keeping him at bay. #T3#
Zeal in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Walsh trying to control but Zeal is having none of it.
Walsh scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Zeal?
Zeal is desperately trying to improve his position but Walsh has a good base and remains in mount.
Walsh landing strikes, looking to finish!
Walsh working the ground and pound effectively.
Walsh punishing his opponent with strikes.
Zeal is desperately trying to improve his position but Walsh has a good base and remains in mount.
Walsh tries to control but Zeal wriggling away. #T4##SU2#
Walsh stands up from mount. Strange move.
Kai Walsh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walsh throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice jab there from Walsh. #CL2#
Walsh moves into the clinch successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zeal looking for a takedown. #BC2#
Walsh pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Walsh throws a front kick aimed at Zeal's knee but Zeal avoids it well.
Zeal attempts a counter takedown but Walsh avoids it well and moves away.
Zeal walks into a jab.#CL2#
Walsh drives through and clinches with Zeal against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kai Walsh dominated that round.
That's time! Zeal's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Zeal on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
#TD2#
Walsh closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Zeal to the mat! Zeal manages to get full guard. #ROC2#Zeal is rocked!
Walsh scoring with punches to the head and body.
Oh Zeal is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Walsh cracks Zeal with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Walsh drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Walsh jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Walsh has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Walsh lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Zeal looking for subs off his back but Walsh has passed one foot through into half guard.
Walsh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Walsh lands a big elbow - Zeal is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Walsh!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kai Walsh!
The defeated Chris Zeal had this to say: 'I got no time to jibba-jabba'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 01, 2023 |
#R1#
A nice combination there by Kriti.
Kriti's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kriti duly obliges.
Kriti throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Zeal counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Zeal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zeal postures up in Kriti's guard and throws a big left but Kriti blocks it.
Kriti is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Zeal looking to sit in guard and control but Kriti gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Zeal has his feet on Kriti's thighs here. He's pushed Kriti off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Kriti screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chris Zeal!
An out of breath Chris Zeal thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 27, 2023 |
#R1#
Zeal has a takedown stuffed.
Zeal shoots in looking for a takedown but Gonzalez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Zeal's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD#
Zeal looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Gonzalez!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gonzalez is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Zeal's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Gonzalez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Zeal's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Zeal's back!
Zeal tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Gonzalez has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Zeal is in real trouble here. Gonzalez gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Zeal is tapping out! Gonzalez wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hector Gonzalez!
Chris Zeal spoke after the fight, saying 'I got no time to jibba-jabba'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Christ changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zeal tries to avoid it but Christ manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zeal to the ground. Zeal escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Christ closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zeal circles away.
Zeal drops down looking for a counter takedown but Christ sprawls and moves away.
Zeal takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Zeal takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Christ tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Christ looks to clinch #TD#
and Zeal counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zeal works over Christ with some ground and pound from guard.
Zeal might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Christ not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zeal could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Zeal keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Christ's head.
Zeal working some strikes from top position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Zeal's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T1#
Zeal scoring with punches to the head and body.
Christ has momentary wrist control but Zeal slips an elbow through the middle.
Christ keeping full guard, as Zeal tries to pass.
Zeal with a nice head shot there.
Christ looking to control.
Zeal postures up and lands a big shot to Christ's brow.
Zeal lands a couple of elbows.
Christ wants to sweep here but Zeal controlling him for the moment.
Zeal wants to pass the guard but Christ is keeping the position.#T2#
Zeal with a nice head shot there.#ROC#Christ is rocked!
Zeal is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Christ is still in real trouble! Can Zeal finish him?
Zeal postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Christ covers up, he's hurt! Zeal keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Zeal and the ref steps in to end the fight! Zeal can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Zeal!
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