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Event:
TWGC 23 (185lbs, D1): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 08, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Daniel Brown (ranked 4730 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fahad Al Qarni (ranked 3105 p4p, 0 weight class). Al Qarni has chosen Hells Bells as his entrance music. Fahad Al Qarni is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Daniel Brown! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 8 losses; Fahad Al Qarni!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Skip Squint and Ben Watson.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Al Qarni shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brown has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Outer Heaven Dojo in the buildup to the fight.
Brown closes the distance and clinches.
Brown has clasped his hands together around Al Qarni's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Brown (4) vs (0) Al Qarni
Al Qarni is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Brown is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Brown (6) vs (0) Al Qarni
Al Qarni is in all sorts of trouble here.
Al Qarni looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Brown (9) vs (0) Al Qarni
Brown keeps control of the position as Al Qarni tries to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Brown's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Brown patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Al Qarni is trying to break free.
Al Qarni keeps trying to improve his position.
Al Qarni defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Brown's arms.
Al Qarni rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown is keen to just control but Al Qarni is a slippery customer.
Brown seems to be looking for submissions.
Al Qarni moves into full guard.
Brown looking to pass the guard.
Brown advances to half guard.
Brown looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Al Qarni looking for a sweep. Not yet Al Qarni, not yet.
Al Qarni keeping full guard, as Brown tries to pass.
Al Qarni lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (9) vs (2) Al Qarni
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni advances to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Al Qarni pulls his head out easily.
Brown trying to control but Al Qarni postures up.
Brown is defending against the submission attempts here by Al Qarni.
Brown is looking to improve his position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Brown looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Brown is trying to maintain the position but Al Qarni is very close to passing his half guard.
Brown is pressing down on Al Qarni's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Al Qarni got a little sloppy there for a moment and Brown has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Al Qarni has managed to get both his arms back between Brown's legs - danger averted.
Brown escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Al Qarni gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Al Qarni tries to free his leg and advance position but Brown is retaining full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Al Qarni from controlling successfully.
Al Qarni looking to pass the guard.
Al Qarni controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Al Qarni postures up.
Al Qarni avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Al Qarni tries to free his leg and advance position but Brown is retaining full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni trying to move into half guard but instead Brown has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (11) vs (2) Al Qarni
Brown wants to pass the guard but Al Qarni is keeping the position.
Al Qarni wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Al Qarni is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (11) vs (4) Al Qarni
Brown is trying to keep Al Qarni in close.
Al Qarni pushes down on Brown's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni is thwarting Brown's attempts to control the position.
Al Qarni is stalling here. Brown is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Al Qarni seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Brown has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Brown (15) vs (4) Al Qarni
Al Qarni is not content to let Brown control the position.
Al Qarni is looking for a sweep.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni manages to work his way to half guard, despite Brown's best efforts.
Brown is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Al Qarni sees it coming and defends easily.
Al Qarni regains full guard. Nicely done.
Brown won't allow Al Qarni to sweep him here.
Brown trying to control but Al Qarni is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Al Qarni is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (15) vs (6) Al Qarni
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Brown throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Al Qarni sitting in guard, not really doing much.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Brown holds on and takes a little breather.
Brown wants to sweep but no luck.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni 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.
Brown is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Al Qarni is aware though and is defending well.
Brown controls Al Qarni momentarily but Al Qarni frees himself.
Al Qarni advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (15) vs (9) Al Qarni
Al Qarni is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Brown has escaped the position, nice work there.
Brown is trying to control Al Qarni's posture but Al Qarni avoids it.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Brown is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Al Qarni off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Brown (19) vs (9) Al Qarni
Brown working for a choke but Al Qarni reverses nicely into Brown 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (19) vs (11) Al Qarni
Al Qarni looking to pass the guard.
Al Qarni is still trying to improve position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
Brown pulls Al Qarni in close to prevent any damage.
Brown has his foot on Al Qarni's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Al Qarni works his way back into a safe position though.
Al Qarni advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (19) vs (14) Al Qarni
Al Qarni tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Brown can't do much from the bottom here.
Brown is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Al Qarni advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Brown (19) vs (16) Al Qarni
Al Qarni looking to secure an arm triangle but Brown defends it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brown takes the fight on points by 19 to 16.
Daniel Brown thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
ORC Submission Grappling 6
Date: Jun 15, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Aloysius Martin Thesz (ranked 3408 p4p, 348 weight class) and Fahad Al Qarni (ranked 1338 p4p, 149 weight class). Al Qarni is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Hells Bells. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 12 losses; Aloysius Martin Thesz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 7 losses; Fahad Al Qarni!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paul Aken and Patrick Alders.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Thesz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Al Qarni tries to avoid it but Thesz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Al Qarni to the ground. Al Qarni escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Thesz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Al Qarni sprawls well. Al Qarni wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Thesz gets slowly back to his feet.
Al Qarni misses with a takedown attempt
and Thesz counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Thesz can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aloysius Martin Thesz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Al Qarni is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Thesz is looking to take this one to the mat.
Thesz tightens his grip and picks Al Qarni up, before dumping him to the ground. Al Qarni manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Thesz (2) vs (0) Al Qarni
Thesz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Thesz stopping the sweep attempt from Al Qarni.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thesz is stalling in the full guard.
Al Qarni keeping moving, preventing Thesz from controlling successfully.
Thesz's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Qarni 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.
Thesz looking to pass the guard.
Al Qarni tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Al Qarni looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Thesz has picked Al Qarni up and slammed him! Al Qarni can't keep hold of the triangle and Thesz manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Thesz (5) vs (0) Al Qarni
Thesz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Al Qarni keeps working.
Al Qarni felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Al Qarni is letting Thesz control him for a moment.
Al Qarni is trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thesz working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Al Qarni is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Thesz wants to control but Al Qarni is keeping him busy.
Al Qarni is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Thesz's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Al Qarni is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thesz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Thesz content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Al Qarni makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Al Qarni.
Thesz trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Qarni is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thesz sitting in guard here, content to control.
Al Qarni controls Thesz momentarily but Thesz frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thesz trying to control but Al Qarni is working from the bottom.
Thesz pushing down on Al Qarni's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Thesz has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Thesz (8) vs (0) Al Qarni
Al Qarni is trying to escape the mount but Thesz keeps good control and instead manages to take Al Qarni's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Thesz (11) vs (0) Al Qarni
Thesz has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Al Qarni has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Al Qarni wants to control his opponent's hands but Thesz gets his hands free.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni is really stuck here.
Thesz tries to get the hooks in deep but Al Qarni pushed the leg off.
Thesz biding his time, controlling Al Qarni.
Al Qarni rolls, trying to escape but Thesz keeps control of the position.
Thesz tightening his grip on Al Qarni, looking for the choke.
Al Qarni is trying to break free.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Thesz's arms.
Thesz trying to control momentarily.
Al Qarni manages to reverse the position and now he's in Thesz's guard. Nice work there by Al Qarni.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thesz (11) vs (2) Al Qarni
Al Qarni drops back looking for a leg! Thesz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Thesz manages to kick Al Qarni off! Al Qarni jumps back into Thesz's guard.
Al Qarni stays in close to Thesz's body and controls the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Thesz controls Al Qarni momentarily but Al Qarni frees himself.
Thesz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Al Qarni manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thesz (13) vs (2) Al Qarni
Thesz controls from within his opponent's guard.
Thesz trying to control but Al Qarni is working from the bottom.
Thesz tries to free his leg and advance position but Al Qarni is retaining full guard.
Al Qarni escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Thesz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Thesz slips nicely into half guard.
Thesz is looking to take a break and control but Al Qarni is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thesz trying to pass the guard but Al Qarni defending well.
Thesz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Al Qarni does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Thesz trying to control the pace.
Thesz wants to free his trapped foot but Al Qarni is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Thesz is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Al Qarni! Score +3 for passing guard: Thesz (16) vs (2) Al Qarni
Thesz controlling the pace for now.
Thesz trying to control but Al Qarni is having none of it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Thesz tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Thesz tries to control but Al Qarni wriggling away.
Thesz sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Thesz looking to control but Al Qarni is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Al Qarni gets back to half guard.
Thesz is keen to just control but Al Qarni is a slippery customer.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Thesz not doing much here.
Al Qarni regains full guard. Nicely done.
Thesz trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Qarni is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thesz stopping the sweep attempt from Al Qarni.
Thesz is stalling in the full guard.
Thesz won't allow Al Qarni to sweep him here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni keeping moving, preventing Thesz from controlling successfully.
Thesz looking to pass the guard.
Thesz trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Qarni is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thesz won't allow Al Qarni to sweep him here.
Thesz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thesz controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Thesz trying to control but Al Qarni is working from the bottom.
Thesz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Thesz (19) vs (2) Al Qarni
Thesz wants to control but Al Qarni is keeping him busy.
A lull in the action here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Thesz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Al Qarni tries to buck Thesz off but Thesz is having none of it.
Thesz is looking to take a break and control but Al Qarni is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thesz controls the position from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thesz takes the fight on points by 19 to 2.
After winning the bout, Aloysius Martin Thesz thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
ORC Submission Grappling 4
Date: Jun 08, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Fahad Al Qarni (ranked 1320 p4p, 144 weight class) and Ren Naga-Wing (ranked 2197 p4p, 234 weight class). Al Qarni comes to the ring accompanied by Hells Bells. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 7 losses; Fahad Al Qarni! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Ren Naga-Wing!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Nard Betker and Paulsen Ambrosius.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Al Qarni changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Naga-Wing looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Al Qarni (4) vs (0) Naga-Wing
Naga-Wing tries to improve position but can't.
Al Qarni happy to just control the position for now.
Al Qarni trying to control the action but Naga-Wing is working from the bottom.
Al Qarni tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naga-Wing is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Al Qarni's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Naga-Wing trying to get back to full guard but Al Qarni takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Al Qarni (7) vs (0) Naga-Wing
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Qarni pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Naga-Wing is trying to reverse the position but instead Al Qarni has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Al Qarni (10) vs (0) Naga-Wing
Naga-Wing is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Naga-Wing trying to control the hands but Al Qarni won't let him.
Al Qarni has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Naga-Wing has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Naga-Wing wants to escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Naga-Wing staying busy and making it hard for Al Qarni to control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Al Qarni is hanging on to Naga-Wing's back as he tries to escape.
Naga-Wing turns into Al Qarni and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Qarni (10) vs (2) Naga-Wing
Al Qarni trying to keep a closed guard but Naga-Wing is proving a slippery customer.
Naga-Wing passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Al Qarni (10) vs (5) Naga-Wing
Al Qarni is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Martial Arts Dojo, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Al Qarni tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naga-Wing wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Al Qarni, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Al Qarni manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Naga-Wing trying to control from half guard but Al Qarni is working away.
Al Qarni is trying to get back to full guard.
Al Qarni is working hard here to advance position.
Naga-Wing wants to take a breather but Al Qarni is having none of it.
Naga-Wing is thwarting Al Qarni's attempts to control the position.
My spies in AREA 51 inform me that Naga-Wing has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Al Qarni is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Naga-Wing's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Naga-Wing's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Al Qarni (14) vs (5) Naga-Wing
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni gets his hands free as Naga-Wing looks to control.
Al Qarni trying to control momentarily.
Al Qarni working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Good control from Al Qarni.
Al Qarni tries to keep control of the position but Naga-Wing is staying busy.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Naga-Wing defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Naga-Wing trying to control the hands but Al Qarni won't let him.
Al Qarni is hanging on to Naga-Wing's back as he tries to escape.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Naga-Wing is still trying to improve position.
Naga-Wing manages to reverse the position and now he's in Al Qarni's guard. Nice work there by Naga-Wing.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Qarni (14) vs (7) Naga-Wing
Naga-Wing is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Naga-Wing looking to pass the guard.
Al Qarni looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Naga-Wing looking to pass the guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni looking to control.
Naga-Wing wants to pass the guard but Al Qarni is keeping the position.
Naga-Wing trying to control but Al Qarni is working from the bottom.
Al Qarni wants to control but Naga-Wing passes easily into half guard.
Al Qarni is not content to let Naga-Wing control the position.
Naga-Wing is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Al Qarni sees it coming and defends easily.
Naga-Wing is working for a submission of some sort.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Naga-Wing trying to mount his opponent but Al Qarni defends it.
Al Qarni slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Naga-Wing stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Al Qarni swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Al Qarni is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Naga-Wing trying to control but Al Qarni is working from the bottom.
Naga-Wing tries to free his leg and advance position but Al Qarni is retaining full guard.
Naga-Wing keeps trying to improve his position.
Naga-Wing stands and throws Al Qarni's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Al Qarni (14) vs (10) Naga-Wing
Al Qarni sneaks back into half guard.
Well, if Naga-Wing is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Al Qarni looking for submissions off his back.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Naga-Wing is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Al Qarni (14) vs (13) Naga-Wing
Naga-Wing tries to control but Al Qarni wriggling away.
Al Qarni defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Naga-Wing.
Naga-Wing can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Al Qarni is looking to escape.
Naga-Wing is working for a guillotine from mount but Al Qarni frees his head quite easily.
Al Qarni is trying desperately to improve position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Naga-Wing wants to control the pace but Al Qarni is squirming around nicely.
Naga-Wing is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Al Qarni is surviving well by controlling Naga-Wing's body position as best he can.
Naga-Wing working for a guillotine from mount but Al Qarni is in no mood to give up.
Al Qarni is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Al Qarni is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Naga-Wing can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Al Qarni is looking to escape.
Al Qarni tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Naga-Wing trying to control but Al Qarni is having none of it.
Naga-Wing is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Al Qarni can't escape the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Naga-Wing tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Al Qarni is trying desperately to improve position.
Naga-Wing trying to control but Al Qarni is having none of it.
Al Qarni is wriggling around trying to escape.
Naga-Wing wants to finish this one by submission but Al Qarni is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Naga-Wing.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Naga-Wing is pressing down on Al Qarni's thigh, looking to free his foot. Al Qarni is holding on for now.
Naga-Wing is keen to just control but Al Qarni is a slippery customer.
Naga-Wing stalling away here and it's allowed Al Qarni to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Naga-Wing got a little sloppy there for a moment and Al Qarni has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Naga-Wing has managed to get both his arms back between Al Qarni's legs - danger averted.
Naga-Wing sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Al Qarni's guard.
Al Qarni is refusing to be controlled, as Naga-Wing sits in half guard.
Naga-Wing is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Al Qarni is just riding it out for now. Naga-Wing eventually gives up the hold.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni is staying active underneath Naga-Wing, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Al Qarni manages to get to full guard.
Al Qarni keeping full guard, as Naga-Wing tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Al Qarni can't keep his opponent in guard - Naga-Wing advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Al Qarni takes the fight on points by 14 to 13.
An out of breath Fahad Al Qarni 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:
ORC Submission Grappling 1
Date: May 18, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Fahad Al Qarni (ranked 1299 p4p, 142 weight class) and Ewen Davis (ranked 322 p4p, 31 weight class). Al Qarni comes to the ring accompanied by Hells Bells. Davis has chosen Atreyu-Ex's and oh's as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 6 losses; Fahad Al Qarni! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Ewen Davis!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Saam Ante and Patrick Alders.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Al Qarni fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Davis avoids it really well and circles away.
Al Qarni goes for a double leg but Davis avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Davis continues to drive forward.
Davis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Davis can't get the takedown.
Al Qarni is pressed up against the ropes. Davis has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Al Qarni down to the mat. Al Qarni avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Al Qarni shoots in and drives through. Davis sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fahad Al Qarni. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Davis is trying to trip Al Qarni. He has hold of a leg but Al Qarni is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Davis persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Al Qarni (0) vs (2) Davis
Al Qarni looking for subs off his back but Davis has passed one foot through into half guard.
Al Qarni is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Qarni is working hard here to advance position.
Al Qarni wants to control but Davis is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Davis works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Al Qarni (0) vs (5) Davis
Al Qarni is trying to escape the mount.
Davis content just to control the position here.
Al Qarni's coaches at Martial Arts Dojo have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Al Qarni keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Davis is trying to take his opponent's back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis trying to control but Al Qarni is having none of it.
Al Qarni defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Davis.
Davis moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Al Qarni (0) vs (8) Davis
Davis wants to control but Al Qarni is keeping busy.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Davis is persistently looking for the submission but Al Qarni is defending it well.
Al Qarni trying to control but not successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Will Davis go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
You can see the frustration on Al Qarni's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Davis tries to get the hooks in deep but Al Qarni pushed the leg off.
Al Qarni is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Davis is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Al Qarni is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Al Qarni tries to roll but Davis sticks to his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni prevents Davis from getting a body triangle.
Davis has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Davis not allowing Al Qarni to control his hands.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Al Qarni rolls, trying to escape but Davis keeps control of the position.
Will Davis go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Davis is hanging on to Al Qarni's back as he tries to escape.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni breaks Davis's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Qarni (2) vs (8) Davis
Davis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Al Qarni pushes down on Davis's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Al Qarni prevents Davis from improving his position.
Al Qarni is trying to control the action in half guard but Davis is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Davis is positioning himself well to prevent Al Qarni advancing to mount.
Al Qarni prevents Davis from improving his position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Davis preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Davis wants to get back to full guard.
Davis is trying to maintain the position but Al Qarni is very close to passing his half guard.
Davis might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Al Qarni haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Al Qarni seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Davis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Davis moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni stopping the sweep attempt from Davis.
Davis working a defensive guard here.
Al Qarni looking to pass the guard.
Al Qarni seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Davis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Al Qarni manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Qarni (2) vs (10) Davis
Davis controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Al Qarni keeping moving, preventing Davis from controlling successfully.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Davis seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Al Qarni looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Davis puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Davis passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Al Qarni! Score +3 for passing guard: Al Qarni (2) vs (13) Davis
Davis wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Davis trying to control but Al Qarni is having none of it.
Al Qarni is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Davis has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Al Qarni (2) vs (16) Davis
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Davis is hanging on to Al Qarni's back as he tries to escape.
Davis tries to get the hooks in deep but Al Qarni pushed the leg off.
Al Qarni is really stuck here.
Al Qarni manages to reverse the position and now he's in Davis's guard. Nice work there by Al Qarni.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Qarni (4) vs (16) Davis
Davis lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Qarni (4) vs (18) Davis
Davis stands and throws Al Qarni's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Al Qarni (4) vs (21) Davis
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Davis trying to control the action but Al Qarni is working from the bottom.
Davis content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Davis is looking to take a break and control but Al Qarni is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Davis is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Al Qarni is trying to control Davis's posture but Davis avoids it.
Davis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Al Qarni keeps working.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Davis tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Davis has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Al Qarni manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Al Qarni tries to get to full guard but Davis has control of the leg.
Well,Al Qarni is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Davis is trying to control the action in half guard but Al Qarni is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Davis is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Davis wants to work for an arm triangle but Al Qarni is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Davis slows the pace down in half guard.
Davis wants to advance to full mount but Al Qarni doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Davis controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Al Qarni wants to sweep here but Davis controlling him for the moment.
Davis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Al Qarni swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Al Qarni is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Davis wins on points by 21 to 4.
After winning the bout, Ewen Davis thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
TWGC 21 (205lbs, D1): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 14, 2018 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kwasi Enin (ranked 21535 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fahad Al Qarni (ranked 1226 p4p, 165 weight class). Al Qarni has chosen Hells Bells as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Kwasi Enin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 5 losses; Fahad Al Qarni!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Al Qarni dives in and grabs Enin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Enin pushes down on Al Qarni's head and hops out.
Al Qarni drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Enin (0) vs (4) Al Qarni
Enin can't do much from the bottom here.
Enin gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Enin is trying to get back to full guard.
Enin works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Enin has Al Qarni pulled in close to control his posture.
Enin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Al Qarni manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Enin (2) vs (4) Al Qarni
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Qarni is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Enin passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Enin (5) vs (4) Al Qarni
Enin trying to control the position but Al Qarni is working away.
Enin tries to move into full mount but can't pass Al Qarni's legs.
Al Qarni gets back to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Al Qarni felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni is pressing down on Enin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Enin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Enin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Al Qarni keeping moving, preventing Enin from controlling successfully.
Al Qarni is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Al Qarni looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni looking to hit a scissor sweep but Enin is one step ahead there.
Enin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Al Qarni has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Enin has managed to get both his arms back between Al Qarni's legs - danger averted.
Al Qarni can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Enin controls the pace.
Al Qarni throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Enin escapes and throws Al Qarni's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Enin (8) vs (4) Al Qarni
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni looking for a sweep but Enin has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Enin (10) vs (4) Al Qarni
Enin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Al Qarni wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Enin (13) vs (4) Al Qarni
Al Qarni tries to break free.
Al Qarni breaks Enin's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Enin (13) vs (6) Al Qarni
Al Qarni trying to control but Enin is working from the bottom.
Enin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni wants to control from the top but Enin keeps moving.
Enin has Al Qarni pulled in close to control his posture.
Al Qarni passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Enin (13) vs (9) Al Qarni
Enin can't do much from the bottom here.
Enin is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Al Qarni's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Enin is concentrating on defense, preventing Al Qarni from advancing position.
Enin is trying to maintain the position but Al Qarni is very close to passing his half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Enin is pressing down on Al Qarni's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Enin keeping moving, preventing Al Qarni from controlling successfully.
Al Qarni wants to pass the guard but Enin is keeping the position.
Al Qarni preventing the sweep.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Enin 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.
Enin looking to control.
Al Qarni not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Enin is adopting a defensive guard.
Al Qarni wants to control from the top but Enin keeps moving.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni got a little sloppy there for a moment and Enin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Al Qarni has managed to get both his arms back between Enin's legs - danger averted.
Al Qarni trying to control the position from guard on top but Enin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Al Qarni looking to pass the guard.
Al Qarni postures up.
Al Qarni trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni being controlled here momentarily.
Enin is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Al Qarni rolls with it to try and escape but Enin cranks on the arm and Al Qarni is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kwasi Enin! |
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Event:
EMP 6
Date: Mar 10, 2018 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Fahad Al Qarni (ranked 1204 p4p, 156 weight class) and Vulcahn Dravezesdi (ranked 1311 p4p, 171 weight class). Al Qarni comes to the cage accompanied by Hells Bells. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 4 losses; Fahad Al Qarni! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Vulcahn Dravezesdi!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Chris Edwards and James Glass.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Al Qarni shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dravezesdi defends it nicely.
Al Qarni closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dravezesdi quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Al Qarni (2) vs (0) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Al Qarni looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Dravezesdi is trying to get back to full guard.
Al Qarni wants to pass to mount but Dravezesdi is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Qarni trying to control the action but Dravezesdi is working from the bottom.
Dravezesdi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Qarni trying to control but Dravezesdi is working from the bottom.
Al Qarni will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dravezesdi is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Qarni (2) vs (2) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi looking to pass the guard.
Dravezesdi is still trying to improve position.
Al Qarni throws his legs up looking for a submission but Dravezesdi uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Al Qarni (2) vs (5) Dravezesdi
Al Qarni tries to bench press Dravezesdi off him but Dravezesdi keeps the position.
Al Qarni has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi is looking to take a break and control but Al Qarni is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dravezesdi passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Al Qarni! Score +2 for reaching mount: Al Qarni (2) vs (7) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Dravezesdi.
Dravezesdi trying to control but Al Qarni is having none of it.
Al Qarni tries to reverse the position but Dravezesdi maintains control.
Al Qarni regains half guard.
Dravezesdi is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Al Qarni won't allow Dravezesdi to pass to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni wants to improve his position but Dravezesdi is controlling well.
Dravezesdi uses his free foot to push down on Al Qarni's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Al Qarni. Score +3 for passing guard: Al Qarni (2) vs (10) Dravezesdi
Al Qarni is looking to improve his position but Dravezesdi isn't that keen on the idea.
Al Qarni manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Dravezesdi prevents Al Qarni from improving his position.
Al Qarni has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dravezesdi is working away from the top position though.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni is looking for a sweep. Dravezesdi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dravezesdi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Al Qarni has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dravezesdi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dravezesdi wants to work for an arm triangle but Al Qarni is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dravezesdi trying to control from half guard but Al Qarni is working away.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi stalling away here and it's allowed Al Qarni to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Dravezesdi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Al Qarni has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Dravezesdi has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Al Qarni (2) vs (13) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Al Qarni is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dravezesdi wants to control but Al Qarni is keeping him busy.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Al Qarni is working hard here to advance position.
Al Qarni looks to move to half guard but instead Dravezesdi has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Al Qarni (2) vs (15) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Al Qarni has given up his back here. Will Dravezesdi look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Al Qarni (2) vs (18) Dravezesdi
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi trying to control.
Dravezesdi working for the choke.
Dravezesdi is trying to stick to Al Qarni's back but Al Qarni is turning into Dravezesdi. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Dravezesdi's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Al Qarni. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Qarni (4) vs (18) Dravezesdi
Al Qarni works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dravezesdi tries to get to full guard but Al Qarni has control of the leg.
Al Qarni is pressing down on Dravezesdi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dravezesdi is holding on for now.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni trying to control the action but Dravezesdi is working from the bottom.
Dravezesdi manages to get to full guard.
Dravezesdi looking for a sweep. Not yet Dravezesdi, not yet.
Dravezesdi trying to control the position.
Al Qarni wants to control from the top but Dravezesdi keeps moving.
Dravezesdi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Qarni (4) vs (20) Dravezesdi
Al Qarni looking for a sweep. Not yet Al Qarni, not yet.
Dravezesdi trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Qarni is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Al Qarni 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.
Dravezesdi passes Al Qarni's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dravezesdi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dravezesdi keeps trying to improve his position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi seems to be looking for submissions.
Dravezesdi looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Dravezesdi content to control rather than advance.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni trying to hold on to Dravezesdi's head to control him but Dravezesdi postures up.
Al Qarni won't allow Dravezesdi to pass to mount.
Al Qarni trying to control here.
Al Qarni tries to roll over but Dravezesdi keeps him under control.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Al Qarni (4) vs (23) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Al Qarni! Score +2 for reaching mount: Al Qarni (4) vs (25) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Al Qarni tries to hold on but Dravezesdi postures up.
Dravezesdi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Al Qarni is looking to escape.
Al Qarni is trying to escape the mount.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Al Qarni tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Dravezesdi has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Al Qarni (4) vs (28) Dravezesdi
Al Qarni regains half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dravezesdi trying to control the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dravezesdi wins on points by 28 to 4.
A victorious Vulcahn Dravezesdi 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:
TWGC 20 (185lbs, D1): Finals - Round 3
Date: Feb 22, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Percy Schmeiser (ranked 2588 p4p, 325 weight class) and Fahad Al Qarni (ranked 1181 p4p, 161 weight class). Schmeiser's entrance music is David vs Monsanto. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Al Qarni's choice of entrance music: Hells Bells. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 4 losses; Percy Schmeiser! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 3 losses; Fahad Al Qarni!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Chris Edwards and Steven Brown.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Schmeiser darts in and clinches Al Qarni up against the cage.
Schmeiser prevents the takedown attempt.
Al Qarni has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Schmeiser clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Schmeiser (0) vs (4) Al Qarni
Al Qarni has the hooks in. Schmeiser is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
My spies in Martial Arts Dojo inform me that Al Qarni has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Al Qarni avoiding Schmeiser 's attempts to control his hands.
Al Qarni controlling well, preventing Schmeiser from escaping the position.
Al Qarni doesn't have the hooks in and Schmeiser manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schmeiser (2) vs (4) Al Qarni
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmeiser controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Schmeiser passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Qarni tries to get to full guard but Schmeiser has control of the leg.
Schmeiser is controlling the pace.
Al Qarni trying to hold on to Schmeiser's head to control him but Schmeiser postures up.
Schmeiser takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Schmeiser tries to pass the half guard into mount. Al Qarni knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Schmeiser prevents Al Qarni from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Al Qarni gets full guard.
Schmeiser showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Al Qarni looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Schmeiser controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schmeiser's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Al Qarni's guard.
Schmeiser perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Al Qarni is looking to improve his position.
Schmeiser working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Al Qarni's thigh. Al Qarni counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Al Qarni manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Schmeiser manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schmeiser (2) vs (6) Al Qarni
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni is fighting to break Schmeiser's control of his arms but Schmeiser is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Schmeiser controls Al Qarni momentarily but Al Qarni frees himself.
Schmeiser wants to sweep here but Al Qarni controlling him for the moment.
We've been hearing good reports from Schmeiser's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Al Qarni stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schmeiser swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Schmeiser is adopting a defensive guard.
Schmeiser tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni trying to control the position from guard on top but Schmeiser is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Al Qarni controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Schmeiser keeping moving, preventing Al Qarni from controlling successfully.
Schmeiser keeping full guard, as Al Qarni tries to pass.
Schmeiser looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Al Qarni works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Schmeiser.
Schmeiser lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schmeiser (4) vs (6) Al Qarni
Schmeiser trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Qarni is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Al Qarni looking for a sweep. Not yet Al Qarni, not yet.
Schmeiser sitting in guard here, content to control.
Al Qarni controls Schmeiser momentarily but Schmeiser frees himself.
Al Qarni can't keep his opponent in guard - Schmeiser advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser is trying to control. Al Qarni wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Schmeiser prevents Al Qarni from improving his position.
Al Qarni is still trying to improve position.
Al Qarni keeps trying to improve his position.
Schmeiser is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni wants to get back to full guard.
Al Qarni is refusing to be controlled, as Schmeiser sits in half guard.
Al Qarni is looking to control Schmeiser's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Al Qarni avoid being mounted?
Al Qarni looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Al Qarni trying to get back to full guard but Schmeiser takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Schmeiser (7) vs (6) Al Qarni
Schmeiser wants to control the pace but Al Qarni is squirming around nicely.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Schmeiser trying to control but Al Qarni is having none of it.
Al Qarni keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Schmeiser content just to control the position here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Schmeiser content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Schmeiser passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Schmeiser (10) vs (6) Al Qarni
Schmeiser taking a break here but Al Qarni is having none of it and regains half guard.
Al Qarni tries to roll over but Schmeiser keeps him under control.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni has a hand on Schmeiser's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Schmeiser takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Schmeiser (13) vs (6) Al Qarni
Schmeiser controlling from the full mount.
Schmeiser can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Al Qarni is looking to escape.
Al Qarni is trying desperately to improve position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser controlling from mount.
Schmeiser can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Al Qarni is looking to escape.
Al Qarni is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Schmeiser takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Al Qarni is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser tries to control but Al Qarni wriggling away.
Schmeiser controlling the pace for now.
Schmeiser tries to control but Al Qarni wriggling away.
Schmeiser controlling his opponent.
Al Qarni tries to improve his position but Schmeiser has taken his back! Schmeiser has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Al Qarni tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Schmeiser pushes Al Qarni away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Percy Schmeiser!
Percy Schmeiser is the new middleweight champion!
Percy Schmeiser very nearly forgot to thank Zenith Nutrition (160q/225$) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
TWGC 20 (185lbs, D1): Finals - Round 2
Date: Feb 21, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Temujin Lee (ranked 2028 p4p, 257 weight class) and Fahad Al Qarni (ranked 1180 p4p, 162 weight class). Al Qarni is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Hells Bells. On his way into the cage it seems that Temujin Lee has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Temujin Lee seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Temujin Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 3 losses; Fahad Al Qarni!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Andrew Berry and William Gold.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Lee drives through with a takedown into Al Qarni's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lee (2) vs (0) Al Qarni
Lee engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Al Qarni working for submissions but it's allowed Lee to get to half guard.
Al Qarni moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Al Qarni 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Qarni controls Lee momentarily but Lee frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Qarni keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Al Qarni wants to sweep but no luck.
Al Qarni is pulling down on Lee's head. It's preventing any offense from Lee, at least for the moment.
Al Qarni wants to sweep here but Lee controlling him for the moment.
Al Qarni is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Lee stacks Al Qarni on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Lee! Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (5) vs (0) Al Qarni
Al Qarni is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Lee controlling the action here.
Al Qarni looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Al Qarni has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Lee is looking to advance position but Al Qarni won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee not doing much here.
Lee tries to pass the half guard into mount. Al Qarni knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lee controlling the pace.
Al Qarni is looking for a sweep. Lee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Al Qarni wants to get back to full guard.
Al Qarni is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lee's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lee's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lee (5) vs (4) Al Qarni
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni is trying to control but Lee is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Lee tries to reverse the position but Al Qarni maintains control.
Lee tries to hold on but Al Qarni postures up.
Al Qarni controlling from the full mount.
Lee is squirming around, avoiding Al Qarni's attempts to control the action.
Lee tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lee tries to hold on but Al Qarni pushes him away.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lee is desperately trying to improve his position but Al Qarni has a good base and remains in mount.
Lee holds of for dear life.
Al Qarni is working for a guillotine from mount but Lee frees his head quite easily.
Lee is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lee reaches up to try and control the position but Al Qarni seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Lee rolls and tries to escape and now Al Qarni has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Lee (5) vs (7) Al Qarni
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lee rolls, trying to escape but Al Qarni keeps control of the position.
Lee really must keep his cool here. He's controlling one of Al Qarni's hands and whilst he does that, he's got a chance of escaping the position.
Al Qarni is hanging on to Lee's back as he tries to escape.
Lee wants to control his opponent's hands but Al Qarni gets his hands free.
Lee prevents Al Qarni from getting a body triangle.
Al Qarni patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lee breaks Al Qarni's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (7) vs (7) Al Qarni
Al Qarni is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Qarni is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee wants to pass the guard but Al Qarni is keeping the position.
Al Qarni is pulling down on Lee's head to control his posture.
Lee slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lee wants to control from the top but Al Qarni keeps moving.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lee stopping the sweep attempt from Al Qarni.
Lee controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Al Qarni is trying to keep Lee in close.
Al Qarni seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Al Qarni wants to sweep but no luck.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Lee trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Al Qarni manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (7) vs (9) Al Qarni
Al Qarni is fighting to break Lee's control of his arms but Lee is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Al Qarni from controlling successfully.
Lee controlling the position.
Al Qarni slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Lee looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Al Qarni stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lee controlling the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Lee is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lee pulls Al Qarni in close to his closed guard and prevents Al Qarni from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lee working a defensive guard here.
Al Qarni pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lee is keeping the position for now.
Al Qarni wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Lee looking to control.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Lee pulls Al Qarni in close to prevent any damage.
Lee 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.
Lee keeping full guard, as Al Qarni tries to pass.
Lee looking for a sweep. Not yet Lee, not yet.
Al Qarni trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Lee wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Lee has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni postures up.
Al Qarni wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Al Qarni from controlling successfully.
Al Qarni postures up.
Al Qarni passes Lee's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lee is controlling Al Qarni's trapped leg to prevent Al Qarni from advancing to side control.
Lee wants to get back to full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Lee gets back to full guard.
Al Qarni tries to free his leg and advance position but Lee is retaining full guard.
Lee looking for a sweep. Not yet Lee, not yet.
Lee pulls Al Qarni in to control the position.
Al Qarni wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Al Qarni slips nicely into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Al Qarni seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lee does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Al Qarni wants to work for an arm triangle but Lee is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Al Qarni wins on points by 9 to 7.
A very excited looking Fahad Al Qarni 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:
TWGC 20 (185lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Feb 20, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Brick Tamland (ranked 3963 p4p, 430 weight class) and Fahad Al Qarni (ranked 1186 p4p, 163 weight class). Al Qarni has chosen Hells Bells as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Fahad Al Qarni is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 8 losses; Brick Tamland! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Fahad Al Qarni!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, William Gold and Richard Clark.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Tamland shoots in but no luck this time.
Al Qarni shoots in and gets a takedown into Tamland's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tamland (0) vs (2) Al Qarni
Al Qarni trying to control the position from guard on top but Tamland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tamland looking to control but Al Qarni passes into half guard.
Al Qarni trying to control from half guard but Tamland is working away.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tamland manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Qarni's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Al Qarni looking to pass the guard.
Al Qarni is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tamland controls Al Qarni momentarily but Al Qarni frees himself.
Al Qarni won't allow Tamland to sweep him here.
Tamland had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Al Qarni defends it easily.
Tamland is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tamland keeping moving, preventing Al Qarni from controlling successfully.
Tamland has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Al Qarni passes Tamland's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni trying to control from Tamland's half guard. Tamland has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Al Qarni avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tamland looking to hit a scissor sweep but Al Qarni is one step ahead there.
Tamland isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Al Qarni stacks Tamland on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Al Qarni! Score +3 for passing guard: Tamland (0) vs (5) Al Qarni
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tamland is looking to regain half guard here but Al Qarni keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni tries to move to mount but Tamland blocks the move with his legs.
Tamland is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Al Qarni's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Tamland is defending against the submission attempts here by Al Qarni.
Al Qarni sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tamland moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Tamland looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tamland bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Al Qarni's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tamland (2) vs (5) Al Qarni
Al Qarni keeping full guard, as Tamland tries to pass.
Tamland seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Al Qarni pulls Tamland in close to prevent any damage.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni keeping full guard, as Tamland tries to pass.
Al Qarni looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tamland is one step ahead there.
Al Qarni working a defensive guard but Tamland passes into half guard.
Al Qarni has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Tamland trying to control the pace.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni trying to control from the bottom.
Tamland prevents Al Qarni from improving his position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tamland wants to free his trapped foot but Al Qarni is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tamland is controlling the pace.
Tamland passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Tamland (5) vs (5) Al Qarni
Al Qarni is looking for a sweep.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni prevents Tamland from moving into mount.
Al Qarni is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Tamland off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Tamland (5) vs (9) Al Qarni
Tamland trying to control the position but Al Qarni manages to sink in the hooks.
Tamland prevents Al Qarni from getting a body triangle.
Tamland wants to escape the position.
Tamland is working hard here to advance position.
Al Qarni has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Tamland is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni is not going to allow Tamland to sit and survive in this position.
Al Qarni looking for the choke from the back.
Tamland tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Tamland wants to hold on but Al Qarni pushes him away.
Al Qarni looking to control but Tamland is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tamland really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni controlling from the full mount.
Tamland can't escape the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni tries to control but Tamland wriggling away.
Tamland is working to get back to half guard.
Al Qarni trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Al Qarni prevents Tamland from getting the reversal.
Al Qarni controlling the pace for now.
Tamland is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Tamland gets back to half guard.
Tamland is staying active underneath Al Qarni, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tamland wants to improve his position but Al Qarni is controlling well.
Tamland looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Al Qarni takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Al Qarni is pressing down on Tamland's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tamland is holding on for now.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Tamland is looking for a sweep. Al Qarni is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Al Qarni wants to control but Tamland is keeping him busy.
Al Qarni stalling.
Al Qarni working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Tamland's thigh. Tamland counters though and makes it back to full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tamland tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tamland manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Al Qarni manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tamland (7) vs (9) Al Qarni
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tamland controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Al Qarni wins on points by 9 to 7.
Our winner, Fahad Al Qarni, 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. |
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Event:
TWGC 20 (185lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Feb 12, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between George Arias (ranked 3977 p4p, 472 weight class) and Fahad Al Qarni (ranked 1189 p4p, 161 weight class). Al Qarni comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Hells Bells kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 2 losses; George Arias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Fahad Al Qarni!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Arias tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Al Qarni swivels and escapes.
Al Qarni closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Arias (0) vs (4) Al Qarni
Arias is looking to reverse the position.
Arias prevents Al Qarni from improving position.
A control attempt from Arias but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Arias (0) vs (6) Al Qarni
Al Qarni content just to control the position here.
Arias tries to lock up and control but Al Qarni gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Qarni can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Arias is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arias slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Arias is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Arias trying to control from the bottom.
Arias has his hands clasped together around Al Qarni's back. He's all about the action.
Al Qarni is thwarting Arias's attempts to control the position.
Al Qarni trying to mount his opponent but Arias defends it.
Arias tries to get to full guard but Al Qarni has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arias trying to control here.
Arias preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Arias is looking for a sweep. Al Qarni is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Al Qarni is looking to advance position but Arias won't allow it.
Arias has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Al Qarni is working away from the top position though.
Arias won't allow Al Qarni to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arias is trying to control but can't.
Al Qarni is trying to control. Arias wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Al Qarni working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Arias's thigh. Arias counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Al Qarni trying to control the position from guard on top but Arias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arias is trying to control the position but Al Qarni postures up.
Al Qarni pushing down on Arias's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Al Qarni not doing much here.
Arias is trying to control but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arias wants to get back to full guard.
Arias is staying active underneath Al Qarni, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Arias is trying to maintain the position but Al Qarni is very close to passing his half guard.
Arias looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Arias wants to improve his position but Al Qarni is controlling well.
Al Qarni is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Al Qarni is looking to advance position but Arias won't allow it.
Arias tries to get to full guard but Al Qarni has control of the leg.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Al Qarni trying to control the pace.
Al Qarni frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (0) vs (9) Al Qarni
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni fails to take his opponent's back.
Al Qarni controlling from mount.
Arias wants to hold on but Al Qarni pushes him away.
Arias is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arias manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Arias regains full guard. Nicely done.
Al Qarni trying to control but Arias is working from the bottom.
Arias lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (2) vs (9) Al Qarni
Al Qarni looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Al Qarni is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Arias seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Arias trying to control but Al Qarni is working from the bottom.
Arias is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni 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.
Arias wants to pass the guard but Al Qarni is keeping the position.
Al Qarni looking to hit a scissor sweep but Arias is one step ahead there.
Al Qarni is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Arias won't allow Al Qarni to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arias trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Qarni is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Al Qarni is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (2) vs (11) Al Qarni
Arias is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Al Qarni slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Arias trying to keep a closed guard but Al Qarni is proving a slippery customer.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Arias seems keen to control Al Qarni's posture.
Al Qarni looking to pass the guard.
Al Qarni controlling from the top position.
Arias pulls Al Qarni in to control the position.
Arias is trying to control the position but Al Qarni postures up.
Al Qarni trying to control the position from guard on top but Arias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Al Qarni stands and throws Arias's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (2) vs (14) Al Qarni
Arias tries to bench press Al Qarni off him but Al Qarni keeps the position.
Arias looking for a sweep but Al Qarni has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Arias (2) vs (16) Al Qarni
Al Qarni trying to control but Arias is having none of it.
Arias is trying desperately to improve position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Arias has given up his back here. Will Al Qarni look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Arias (2) vs (19) Al Qarni
Arias tries to escape the position.
Al Qarni is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Arias is defending well though. Al Qarni let's go of the attempt for now.
Al Qarni controlling well, preventing Arias from escaping the position.
Al Qarni looking to break Arias's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Arias remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Al Qarni will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Arias turns into Al Qarni and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (4) vs (19) Al Qarni
Al Qarni looking to control.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni looking for a sweep. Not yet Al Qarni, not yet.
Arias slips nicely into half guard.
Al Qarni is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Arias jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (7) vs (19) Al Qarni
Al Qarni is looking to reverse the position.
Arias wants to control but Al Qarni is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Arias is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Al Qarni is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Al Qarni wins on points by 19 to 7.
A very excited looking Fahad Al Qarni 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:
TWGC 20 (185lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Feb 11, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Evan Payton (ranked 1628 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fahad Al Qarni (ranked 1193 p4p, 163 weight class). Al Qarni is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Hells Bells. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Fahad Al Qarni enters the cage!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Evan Payton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Fahad Al Qarni!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Al Qarni gets tackled into the cage by Payton. Payton maintains the clinch.
Payton is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Payton looking for a takedown.
Payton is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evan Payton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Payton tries for a takedown. No joy.
Payton looking for a takedown.
Payton is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Al Qarni gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Al Qarni prevents the takedown attempt.
Al Qarni tightens his grip and picks Payton up, before dumping him to the ground. Payton manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Payton (0) vs (2) Al Qarni
Al Qarni sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Al Qarni wants to pass the guard but Payton is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Payton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Al Qarni looking to pass the guard.
My spies in Martial Arts Dojo inform me that Al Qarni has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Qarni forces his way into half guard.
Al Qarni tries to pass to full mount but Payton defends it.
Payton tries to get to full guard but Al Qarni has control of the leg.
Al Qarni is looking to take a break and control but Payton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Payton wants to get back to full guard.
Payton is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni stalling away here and it's allowed Payton to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Payton is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Al Qarni sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Payton looking to control.
Payton is trying to push Al Qarni off with his feet but Al Qarni grabs hold of one of the legs and drops back looking for a submission! He's cranking on one of Payton's ankles and Payton is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Ankle Lock). Fahad Al Qarni!
During a confident post fight interview, Fahad Al Qarni thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Syn 554 - Equilibrium
Date: Dec 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Al Qarni throws a body punch but Naoki moves out of range.
Al Qarni moves out of range of the leg kick from Naoki.
Al Qarni scores with a nice right hand.
Al Qarni dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Naoki. That did some damage!
Naoki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Naoki is looking to chop away at Al Qarni's legs.
Nice uppercut there from Al Qarni.
Naoki swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Al Qarni counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Takeshi Naoki has been cut.
Al Qarni with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Naoki to score with a decent uppercut.
Al Qarni throws a leg kick that is checked
and Naoki counters with a nice low kick that buckles Al Qarni's knee momentarily.
Al Qarni lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Al Qarni tries to land a leg kick but Naoki saw it coming and moves away.
Naoki misses with a lunging right hand
and Al Qarni counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Naoki misses with a low kick.
Nice body punch from Al Qarni.
Al Qarni takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#T1#
Al Qarni fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Naoki.
Naoki shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Naoki misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Al Qarni connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Naoki throws a half hearted mid kick.
Naoki misses with a hook.
We've been informed that Al Qarni has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Al Qarni fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Al Qarni punishes Naoki's body with a nice straight punch.
Al Qarni lands with a nice body punch.
Al Qarni misses with an uppercut.
Al Qarni on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Naoki thows a leg kick but Al Qarni checks it
and Al Qarni counters with a right hand to the body.
Al Qarni comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
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!
Naoki misses with a body kick.
Al Qarni is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Naoki rather than just go for the knockout.
Naoki takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T2#
Naoki's corner calls for a 1-2. Naoki obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Naoki does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Al Qarni throws a fast counter high kick but Naoki manages to duck under it in time.
The fighters circling - Al Qarni throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Naoki is looking to counter with a body kick.
Al Qarni scores with a decent looking hook.
Al Qarni throws an overhand right that lands on Naoki's shoulder, as Naoki tries to avoid the shot.
Naoki looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Al Qarni uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Naoki.#TD2#
Naoki gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Al Qarni to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Naoki wants to sweep but no luck.
Al Qarni postures up.
#T3#
Al Qarni trying to control the position from guard on top but Naoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Naoki working a defensive guard here.
Al Qarni advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Al Qarni seems to be working for a kimura but Naoki defends the submission attempt.
Naoki looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Naoki is looking to improve his position.
Naoki trying to control from the bottom.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Naoki tries to get to full guard but Al Qarni has control of the leg.
Naoki trying to control here.
Naoki wants to improve his position but Al Qarni is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Al Qarni wants to work for an arm triangle but Naoki is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Naoki desperately trying to maintain half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fahad Al Qarni dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Takeshi Naoki's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Naoki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Naoki takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Naoki digs a good body shot into Al Qarni's ribs.
Naoki throws an overhand right that lands on Al Qarni's shoulder, as Al Qarni tries to avoid the shot.
Al Qarni fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Naoki looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Al Qarni throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Naoki fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Al Qarni is out of range.
Al Qarni avoids the body shot from Naoki.
Al Qarni lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Al Qarni misses with a left hand
and Naoki counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Al Qarni thinking.
Al Qarni has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Qarni misses with an uppercut.
Al Qarni scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Naoki doesn't seem bothered though.
Naoki misses the jab.
Naoki throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T1#
Al Qarni moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Naoki looks to throw the jab but Al Qarni is out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Al Qarni.
Al Qarni throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Naoki appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Naoki misses with a leg kick
and Al Qarni counters with a straight right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Naoki.
Naoki lands with a nice body kick.
A shot to the liver by Al Qarni. Beautiful body shot.
Naoki slips a straight right by Al Qarni.
Naoki was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Al Qarni lands with a thumping leg kick.
Al Qarni lands with a nice body punch.
Naoki takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Naoki throws the left hand but Al Qarni avoids the punch easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Naoki avoids a kick to the body.
Naoki thinks about countering with a body kick.#T2#
Naoki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Naoki misses with a hook.
That kick from Al Qarni tenderised Naoki's leg. Naoki is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fahad Al Qarni seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Al Qarni throws a nice inside leg kick.
Al Qarni keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Al Qarni moves out of range of the body kick.
Al Qarni throws an off balance right hand
#TD#
so Naoki counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Naoki trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Al Qarni is trying to control the position but Naoki postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Naoki accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Al Qarni looking to hit a scissor sweep but Naoki is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Al Qarni is looking for a triangle but Naoki pushes his legs off easily.
#T3#
Naoki looking to sit in guard and control but Al Qarni gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Naoki lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Naoki's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Al Qarni 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.
Naoki with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Naoki postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Al Qarni lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Al Qarni avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T4#
Naoki controlling the position.
Naoki controls Al Qarni momentarily but Al Qarni frees himself.
Al Qarni trying to control but Naoki is working from the bottom.
Naoki is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Al Qarni drops back looking for a leg! Naoki is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Naoki manages to kick Al Qarni off! Al Qarni jumps back into Naoki's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Fahad Al Qarni will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Takeshi Naoki's cut.
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#
Naoki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Naoki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Al Qarni.
Al Qarni misses with a right hand
and Naoki counters with a left to the body.
Naoki takes a swing at Al Qarni's ribcage but misses.
Naoki cracks Al Qarni with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Al Qarni misses with a wild body shot.
Al Qarni scores with a jab. Naoki acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Naoki. Al Qarni does a little dance to reset his feet.
Al Qarni moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That kick from Al Qarni tenderised Naoki's leg. Naoki is trying to keep his angry face on.
Naoki is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Al Qarni slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Al Qarni.
Al Qarni throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Al Qarni throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Naoki counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1#
Al Qarni misses with a jab to the body
and Naoki counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Al Qarni takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Naoki throws a big shot that misses.
That kick from Naoki tenderised Al Qarni's leg. Al Qarni is trying to keep his angry face on.
Naoki takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Al Qarni walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice defenses there by Naoki.
Fahad Al Qarni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Al Qarni shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Naoki sprawls well. Naoki wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Al Qarni gets slowly back to his feet.
Al Qarni throws a hook to the side of Naoki's head but Naoki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Naoki throws a lazy body kick
and Al Qarni counters with a nice leg kick.
Naoki throws a body shot but no joy.
Al Qarni throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Takeshi Naoki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Naoki with a poor takedown
and Naoki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Al Qarni throws a solid leg kick but Naoki takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Al Qarni.
Naoki feinted there with a counter leg kick.#TD2#
Al Qarni shoots in and gets a takedown into Naoki's guard.
Fahad Al Qarni has got the better of the ground game so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Al Qarni tries to free his leg and advance position but Naoki is retaining full guard.
Al Qarni trying to control the position from guard on top but Naoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Naoki looking to control.
Naoki tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Al Qarni trying to control but Naoki is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Al Qarni wants to pass the guard but Naoki is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Al Qarni tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Naoki defends well and Al Qarni ends up having to push Naoki into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Al Qarni connects with a body shot that sends Naoki's belly button to the back.
Al Qarni thows a left - swing and a miss!
Al Qarni plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Naoki chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Al Qarni lands a right hook to the body.
Al Qarni looks to score with a jab to the body but Naoki is just out of range.
Al Qarni bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Naoki's head backwards.
Naoki throws a body punch but Al Qarni moves out of range. #T4#
Naoki takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Naoki keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Al Qarni goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Naoki lands a jab to Al Qarni's midsection.
Al Qarni missing with a left hand there. Naoki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An inside leg kick lands from Al Qarni.
Naoki takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Al Qarni comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Naoki throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Al Qarni counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Al Qarni takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Naoki tries to land a front kick but Al Qarni steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Naoki slips a jab from Al Qarni.
Fahad Al Qarni is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Al Qarni throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fahad Al Qarni comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Al Qarni 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fahad Al Qarni!
During a confident post fight interview, Fahad Al Qarni thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Syn 552 - Apathetic
Date: Nov 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Sin takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Al Qarni wants to slow Sin down by chopping away at his legs.
Sin is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Al Qarni.
Al Qarni misses with a body punch
and Sin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Al Qarni lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sin at a distance.
A slapping leg kick lands for Al Qarni.
Fahad Al Qarni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice leg kick lands there from Al Qarni.
Al Qarni keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Al Qarni missing with a left hand there. Sin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sin slips a straight right by Al Qarni.
A looping hook to the body misses from Al Qarni. Sin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Al Qarni throws a right hand that misses
and Sin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A nice inside leg kick there by Sin. That's going to slow Al Qarni down. #T1#
Al Qarni checks a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Al Qarni.
A bone on bone clash there as Sin blocks the leg kick.
Sin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Al Qarni lands with a shot to the body.
Al Qarni looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Al Qarni throws a leg kick but Sin checks it.
Sin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Al Qarni.
Al Qarni getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Al Qarni fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sin manages to avoid it.
Lee Sin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sin misses the jab.
Sin throws a lazy right hand but Al Qarni sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sin blocks a low kick nicely.
Sin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Al Qarni takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T2#
Sin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sin throws a hook but Al Qarni blocks it.
Al Qarni waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sin.
Sin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Al Qarni.
Sin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Al Qarni.#CL2#
Sin clinches.
Sin lands with a left to the head.
Al Qarni working aggressively here.
Al Qarni has a couple of punches blocked by Sin.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Sin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sin lands a right hand.
A short uppercut from Al Qarni.
Al Qarni takes a shot to the head.
Sin can't find room to land a body shot as Al Qarni controls the action.
Sin blocks a body shot from Al Qarni.
Sin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Al Qarni misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Sin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Al Qarni backwards.
Sin unloads a knee to the mid-section. Al Qarni lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A right hook to the body lands for Sin.
Al Qarni is breathing heavily.
Al Qarni has a couple of punches blocked by Sin.
Sin tries to land knees in the clinch but Al Qarni avoids the damage to the body.
Al Qarni struggles to land a body shot inside as Sin controls his hands.
Al Qarni throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sins head.
Al Qarni has a couple of punches blocked by Sin.
Sin working aggressively here.
Sin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sin is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Al Qarni misses with a punch to the body.
Al Qarni tries to throw a body punch but Sin avoids it by throwing Al Qarni back against the cage.
Al Qarni goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2#
Sin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Al Qarni looks to score with a jab to the body but Sin is just out of range.#T4#
Al Qarni misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A low kick from Al Qarni misses
enabling Sin to counter with a crisp jab.
Sin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sin throws an off balance right hand
and Al Qarni counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Al Qarni.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sin. That's going to slow Al Qarni down.
Al Qarni swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Sin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Al Qarni misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Sin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Al Qarni misses with a hook to the body
and Sin counters with a stiff right hand.
Sin misses with the combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sin throws a hook to the side of Al Qarni's head but Al Qarni sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice defenses there by Sin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Sin dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Al Qarni dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sin. That did some damage!
Al Qarni tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Al Qarni tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sin throws out a counter right but Al Qarni avoids it with no problem.
Sin wants to clinch up but Al Qarni keeps it at a distance.
Al Qarni throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Al Qarni can pounce on him.
An inside leg kick from Sin misses.
Al Qarni has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sin finds it's way round the side to connect with Al Qarni's head.
Sin tries to score with a low kick but Al Qarni moves his leg out of the way.
Sin misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Qarni misses with a hook to the body
and Sin counters with a solid body kick.
Al Qarni throws the kick towards the body but Sin avoids it.
Al Qarni fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sin manages to avoid it.
Sin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Al Qarni moves away.#T1#
A low kick from Al Qarni is predictable there
and Sin counters with a nice kick to the body.
A slow jab from Al Qarni misses its intended target.
Sin misses with a hook. Al Qarni ducked under it nicely.
Sin blocks a jab.
Al Qarni scores with a body shot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Al Qarni.
Al Qarni moves forwards but Sin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Al Qarni tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sin was well out of range. Poor timing from Al Qarni.
Sin scores with a jab. Al Qarni acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Al Qarni misses with a takedown
and Sin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Al Qarni takes a swing at Sin's ribcage but misses.
Sin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice inside leg kick there by Sin. That's going to slow Al Qarni down.
Sin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Al Qarni tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sin was well out of range. Poor timing from Al Qarni.
Al Qarni is looking to wear down Sin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Al Qarni ducks under a wild hook from Sin.
Al Qarni lands with a good body shot.
Sin misses the jab.
Sin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Al Qarni connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sin scrambles back to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Al Qarni. Sin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lee Sin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sin throws a body punch but Al Qarni moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sin. That's going to slow Al Qarni down.
Sin throws a hook but Al Qarni avoids it easily.
Sin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Al Qarni stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Al Qarni throws a sloppy head kick and Sin moves out of range easily. #T3#
Sin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Al Qarni takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sin scores with a push kick.
Al Qarni slips a straight right by Sin.
Al Qarni throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sin misses with a leg kick
and Al Qarni counters with a straight right hand.
Sin thumps Al Qarni with a low kick.
Sin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Al Qarni throws an overhand right that lands on Sin's shoulder, as Sin tries to avoid the shot.
Sin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Al Qarni misses with a low kick.
Sin avoids the body shot from Al Qarni.
Al Qarni scores with a sloppy right hand. Sin should have avoided that one.
Jab, jab by Sin - just one landing. #T4##CL#
Al Qarni clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Al Qarni tries a body shot but Sin blocks it.
Al Qarni tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sin's elbow.
Al Qarni swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sin misses with the head strike.
Al Qarni blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Al Qarni is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sin throws a head punch that misses.
Sin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Al Qarni tries to work over Sin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC2#
Sin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Al Qarni walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Al Qarni looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Al Qarni moves away from the strike by Sin.
Sin looks to score with a jab to the body but Al Qarni is just out of range.
Sin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Sin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Sin looks to score with a jab to the body but Al Qarni is just out of range.
Sin misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Al Qarni with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Al Qarni lands a leg kick that knocks Sin off balance momentarily.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Al Qarni. Sin shrugs it off though.
Sin looks to land a body kick but Al Qarni moved away.
Al Qarni fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sin.
Al Qarni lands with an overhand left.#CL#
Al Qarni instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Qarni scores with a shot to the side of Sin's head.
Lee Sin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sin misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Sin on the inside.
Sin tries to throw a body punch but Al Qarni avoids it by throwing Sin back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sin scores with a shot to the side of Al Qarni's head.
Sin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T1#
Sin blocks a body shot from Al Qarni.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Al Qarni.
Al Qarni blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sin blocks a body shot from Al Qarni.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sin takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Sin blocks a body shot from Al Qarni. #BC2#
Sin manages to break the clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Al Qarni. That's going to slow Sin down.
Some wild striking there from Al Qarni.
Al Qarni tries to score with a low kick but Sin moves his leg out of the way.
Sin scoring well with a low kick there.
Sin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Al Qarni scores with a body shot.
Sin stuns Al Qarni with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fahad Al Qarni has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Sin. Al Qarni does a little dance to reset his feet.
Al Qarni avoids the body shot from Sin.
Al Qarni lands a nice looking body shot.
Al Qarni throws a head kick that misses.
Al Qarni backing away here, and Sin unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Al Qarni uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sin.
Al Qarni doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sin avoids the body shot from Al Qarni.
Al Qarni stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Al Qarni misses with a straight left.
Sin misses with a body shot.
Al Qarni thumps Sin with a low kick.
Al Qarni misses with a straight right. #T3#
Al Qarni throws a wild body kick that Sin sees coming a mile off.
Al Qarni misses with a right hand
and Sin counters with a nice uppercut.
Al Qarni on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A low kick from Al Qarni is predictable there
and Sin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Al Qarni misses with a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Al Qarni has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sin finds it's way round the side to connect with Al Qarni's head.
Sin throws out a powerful jab.
Sin looks to land a body kick but Al Qarni moved away.
Al Qarni takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Al Qarni shoots and misses
letting Sin counter with a right hand.
Sin scores with a nice strike.
Sin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Al Qarni closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T4#
Al Qarni scores with a kick to the midsection.
Sin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sin jabs at Al Qarni's body.
Sin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sin throws a series of punches but Al Qarni moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Al Qarni on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A jab lands there for Sin.
Al Qarni throws a low kick, looking for Sin's leg but Sin calmly moves out of range.
Sin moves out of range of the body kick.
Al Qarni uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sin.
Al Qarni has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sin.
Sin feints and then cracks Al Qarni's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Al Qarni down.
Sin cracks the inside of Al Qarni's front leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee Sin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sin 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lee Sin!
A relieved looking Lee Sin thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Syn 547 - Sanatarium
Date: Oct 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Al Qarni 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.
A nice leg kick lands there from Naoki.
Naoki scores with a hook to the body. Al Qarni takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Naoki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Al Qarni sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Naoki ducks right into an uppercut from Al Qarni.
Nice body punch from Naoki.
Naoki on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Al Qarni ducks under a wild hook from Naoki.
Al Qarni throws a hook but Naoki avoids it easily.
Al Qarni misses with a looping right.
Naoki connects with a good right hand that stumbles Al Qarni. Al Qarni circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The fighters circling - Al Qarni throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good standup being displayed there by Naoki as he connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slapping leg kick lands for Al Qarni.
Naoki darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Al Qarni.
Naoki ducks under a wild hook from Al Qarni.
A countering left hand to the body from Naoki misses.
Naoki throws a hook but Al Qarni blocks it.
Al Qarni looks to land a right hand but Naoki moved out of range.#T1#
Naoki cracks Al Qarni with a good jab.
Al Qarni fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Naoki looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Al Qarni blocks a head kick by Naoki.
Naoki throws a body punch but Al Qarni moves out of range.
Naoki checks the leg kick.
Al Qarni feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Naokis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Naoki tries to land a leg kick but Al Qarni saw it coming and moves away.
Naoki lands a head shot.
Naoki misses with a body shot.
A low kick from Naoki misses
and Al Qarni counters with a nice low kick that buckles Naoki's knee momentarily.
Naoki throws a jab but it's blocked by Al Qarni.
Naoki takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Naoki misses with a wild body shot.
A swing and a miss from Naoki.
A little feinted left hand from Al Qarni on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A big right from Al Qarni misses.
Al Qarni digs a good hook to Naoki's body.
A jab lands there for Naoki.#T2#
Naoki throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Al Qarni's head.
Naoki misses with a low kick.
Al Qarni thows a left - swing and a miss!
Al Qarni tries to clinch there but Naoki circles away.
Al Qarni moves out of range as Naoki strikes.
Naoki misses with a body punch
and Al Qarni counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Takeshi Naoki has been cut.
Al Qarni lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Naoki looks to throw the jab but Al Qarni is out of range.
Al Qarni misses the shot to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Naoki.
Nice uppercut there from Al Qarni.
Naoki checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Naoki lands with a good body shot.
Naoki cracks the inside of Al Qarni's front leg.
Naoki lands with an overhand left.
Al Qarni swings for the body but Naoki moves out of range.
#T3#
Naoki throws a quick inside leg kick.
A jab from Al Qarni misses.
Al Qarni slips under a jab.
Al Qarni jabs at Naoki's body.
A big right from Naoki misses.
Naoki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Naoki throws a leg kick which misses Al Qarni's front leg but catches the back leg as Al Qarni tries to avoid it.
Naoki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Al Qarni scores with a leg kick.
#CL#
Al Qarni has Naoki up against the cage in a clinch.
Al Qarni tries to throw a body punch but Naoki avoids it by throwing Al Qarni back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Naoki creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Al Qarni fails to land.
Naoki lands with a short shot to the head.
Naoki misses with a punch on the inside.
Al Qarni fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Al Qarni blocks a body shot from Naoki.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Al Qarni doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T4#
Al Qarni lands a body shot in the clinch.
Good body shot from Al Qarni.
Al Qarni blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Naoki.
Al Qarni tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Al Qarni blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Al Qarni.
Al Qarni lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Naoki or not.
Naoki looks winded!
Naoki misses with some punches.
#BC#
Al Qarni manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Naoki misses the target.
Al Qarni throws a shot to the body.
Al Qarni checks a low kick from Naoki.
Al Qarni throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Naoki on the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Naoki with a jab.
Al Qarni throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Al Qarni avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Naoki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Naoki works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Takeshi Naoki will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Takeshi Naoki's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Nice uppercut lands for Al Qarni. That snapped Naoki's head back.
Naoki fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Naoki ducks under a wild hook from Al Qarni.
Naoki is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Al Qarni with a body shot.
Naoki lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Al Qarni on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Naoki. Naoki obviously looking to wear him down.
Al Qarni scores with a jab to the body.
Naoki cracks the inside of Al Qarni's front leg.
Takeshi Naoki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Al Qarni misses with a leg kick.
Al Qarni misses with a wild body shot.
Al Qarni misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Naoki was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Naoki on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Naoki takes a swing at Al Qarni's ribcage but misses.
Naoki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Al Qarni scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Al Qarni throws a nice inside leg kick.
Naoki misses with a right hand
enabling Al Qarni to counter with a crisp jab.
Naoki wants to land a leg kick but Al Qarni is out of range.
Al Qarni throwing a counter right hand but Naoki manages to avoid it.#T1#
Naoki throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Al Qarni on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Al Qarni throws a jab when Naoki was well out of range.
Naoki looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Al Qarni thumps Naoki with a low kick.
A clash of legs there as Naoki blocks the low kick.
Naoki wants to land a leg kick but Al Qarni is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Al Qarni on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Al Qarni thows a left - swing and a miss!
Naoki misses with a low kick as Al Qarni jumps back.
Al Qarni looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Al Qarni tries to land a leg kick but Naoki saw it coming and moves away.
It seemed like Naoki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Al Qarni throws a jab when Naoki was well out of range.
Naoki stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Al Qarni.
Naoki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Naoki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Al Qarni is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That kick from Naoki tenderised Al Qarni's leg. Al Qarni is trying to keep his angry face on.
Naoki motions for Al Qarni to come forward. Naoki throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Al Qarni misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Al Qarni thuds a left hand into Naoki's body.
Al Qarni thuds a left hand into Naoki's body.
Al Qarni misses the shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Al Qarni lands a slapping body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Al Qarni.
Al Qarni fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Naoki manages to avoid it.
Al Qarni throws a lazy right hand but Naoki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Al Qarni lands a glancing blow to the side of Naoki's head.
Al Qarni takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Al Qarni throws a hook to the side of Naoki's head but Naoki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little jabbing left from Naoki on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Naoki moves out of range of the strikes.
Al Qarni keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Al Qarni.
Al Qarni swings for the body but Naoki moves out of range.
Naoki takes a swing at Al Qarni's ribcage but misses.
Naoki digs a good body shot into Al Qarni's ribs.#T3#
The fighters circling - Al Qarni throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Al Qarni swings for the body but Naoki moves out of range.
Al Qarni throws a shot from downtown. Naoki moves away and avoids it.
Naoki scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Naoki wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Al Qarni loads up on a big right hand but Naoki slips the punch.
Al Qarni moves out of range of the leg kick from Naoki.
Naoki throws a leg kick that misses.
Al Qarni takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Naoki takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Nice shot by Al Qarni.
Naoki throws an overhand right that lands on Al Qarni's shoulder, as Al Qarni tries to avoid the shot.
Al Qarni throws a wild body kick that Naoki sees coming a mile off.
Al Qarni feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Naokis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Naoki takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Naoki lands a head kick!
#T4#
Naoki throws an overhand right that lands on Al Qarni's shoulder, as Al Qarni tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Al Qarni was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Naoki thumps Al Qarni with a low kick.
Al Qarni stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Naoki shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Al Qarni paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Naoki throws a hook but Al Qarni avoids it easily.
Naoki jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Naoki throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Al Qarni stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Naoki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Al Qarni moves away.
Naoki misses the shot to the body.
Al Qarni misses with a looping left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Al Qarni.
A low kick from Naoki misses
and Al Qarni cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Naoki misses with a low kick as Al Qarni jumps back.
Naoki connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fahad Al Qarni dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Takeshi Naoki's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Al Qarni just misses with a punch to the body.
Al Qarni clobbers Naoki with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Al Qarni dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Naoki. That did some damage!
Naoki missing with a left hand there. Al Qarni was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Naoki checks a low kick from Al Qarni.
Naoki loads up on a big right hand but Al Qarni slips the punch.
Al Qarni comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Naoki.
Naoki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Al Qarni dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Naoki takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Al Qarni.
Al Qarni swings for the body but Naoki moves out of range.
Naoki takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Naoki has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Naoki takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Naoki throws out a powerful jab.#T1#
Naoki moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
It looks like Al Qarni has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
A left lands for Al Qarni.
Naoki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Al Qarni.
Al Qarni staying out of range there.
Al Qarni fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Naoki looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A looping hook to the body misses from Al Qarni. Naoki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Al Qarni takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Naoki feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Al Qarnis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Al Qarni throws the left hand but Naoki avoids the punch easily.
Al Qarni throws a lazy right hand but Naoki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Al Qarni backing away here, and Naoki unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Naoki clobbers Al Qarni with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice body punch from Naoki.
Al Qarni pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Naoki gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Al Qarni.
Naoki stuffs the takedown.
Naoki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T2#
Al Qarni tries to close the distance and clinch but Naoki swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Naoki throws a jab but it's blocked by Al Qarni.
That kick from Naoki tenderised Al Qarni's leg. Al Qarni is trying to keep his angry face on.
Naoki uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Naoki on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Al Qarni. Al Qarni obviously looking to wear him down.
A punch lands to the side of Al Qarni 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Al Qarni connects with a leg kick. Naoki looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Naoki with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Al Qarni to score with a decent uppercut.
Al Qarni tries to close the distance and clinch but Naoki swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Al Qarni is looking to clinch but Naoki is avoiding it.
Naoki finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Al Qarni throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Al Qarni takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Naoki looks to score with a jab to the body but Al Qarni is just out of range.
Al Qarni lands a nice looking body kick.
Naoki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Naoki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Al Qarni manages to avoid it.
Naoki ducks under a wild hook from Al Qarni.
Naoki walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Naoki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Al Qarni scores with a jab to the body.
Naoki takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Naoki misses with a hook. Al Qarni ducked under it nicely.
Al Qarni was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Al Qarni is defended easily by Naoki.
Al Qarni scores with a jab to the jaw.
Al Qarni throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Al Qarni scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T4#
A shot to the liver by Al Qarni. Beautiful body shot.
Naoki tries to work over Al Qarni's front leg with a kick but Al Qarni checks it.
Naoki throws a body punch but Al Qarni moves out of range.
Al Qarni lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Naoki looks to throw the jab but Al Qarni is out of range.
Al Qarni swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Al Qarni throws a good cross that connects.
Naoki misses with a low kick.
Naoki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Naoki motions for Al Qarni to come forward. Naoki throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Naoki lands a slapping body shot.
Naoki throws a quick inside leg kick.
Al Qarni connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Al Qarni looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A jab from Naoki finds it's way through Al Qarni's defenses.
Al Qarni swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fahad Al Qarni showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Al Qarni has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fahad Al Qarni!
Fahad Al Qarni seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Syn 543 - Empower
Date: Sep 08, 2017 |
#R1#
De Santo Cristo takes one to the side of the head.
Al Qarni takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Al Qarni attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Al Qarni stuns De Santo Cristo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by De Santo Cristo.
Al Qarni lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A shot to the body from Al Qarni misses
and De Santo Cristo counters with a nice kick to the body.
De Santo Cristo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
De Santo Cristo misses with a looping left.
Al Qarni is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
De Santo Cristo fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD2#
De Santo Cristo gets the takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Al Qarni is looking for a sweep.
De Santo Cristo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Al Qarni keeps working.
Al Qarni takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
My spies in Brazilian Elite Team inform me that De Santo Cristo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Al Qarni takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#T1#
Al Qarni manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Al Qarni trying to control here.
Al Qarni's coaches at Martial Arts Dojo have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. De Santo Cristo connects with a nice short shot to Al Qarni's temple.
Al Qarni is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
De Santo Cristo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Al Qarni wants to get back to full guard.
De Santo Cristo working over Al Qarni with some ground and pound. Al Qarni looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
De Santo Cristo trying to control the pace.
De Santo Cristo trying to control the action but Al Qarni is working from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. De Santo Cristo lands a nice short elbow.#T2#
Al Qarni blocking the ground and pound attempt from De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo is thwarting Al Qarni's attempts to control the position.
De Santo Cristo is nestled in close to Al Qarni, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Al Qarni trying to hold on to De Santo Cristo's head to control him but De Santo Cristo postures up.
Al Qarni is looking to improve his position.
Al Qarni is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. De Santo Cristo connects with a nice short shot to Al Qarni's temple.
De Santo Cristo is looking to stall here but Al Qarni recovers full guard.
De Santo Cristo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
De Santo Cristo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Al Qarni looking to hit a scissor sweep but De Santo Cristo is one step ahead there.
De Santo Cristo connects with a couple of short punches.
Al Qarni looking for a sweep. Not yet Al Qarni, not yet. #T4##SUB#
Al Qarni escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. De Santo Cristo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
De Santo Cristo trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Qarni is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Santo Cristo is working Al Qarni over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
De Santo Cristo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
De Santo Cristo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
De Santo Cristo pushing down on Al Qarni's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Al Qarni slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
De Santo Cristo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
De Santo Cristo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
De Santo Cristo stands up over Al Qarni, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
De Santo Cristo landing some decent shots from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joao De Santo Cristo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
De Santo Cristo cracks Al Qarni with a right hand to the side of the head.
De Santo Cristo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Al Qarni misses with an attempted mid kick.
#CL2#
De Santo Cristo pushes Al Qarni up against the cage in a clinch.
De Santo Cristo has a couple of punches blocked by Al Qarni.
De Santo Cristo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
De Santo Cristo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Al Qarni blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
De Santo Cristo scores with a hook to the body.
Al Qarni working aggressively here.
Al Qarni tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD2#
De Santo Cristo gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Al Qarni regains guard.
De Santo Cristo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
De Santo Cristo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
De Santo Cristo wants to control from the top but Al Qarni keeps moving.
De Santo Cristo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Al Qarni's head.#T1#
Al Qarni tries to land a sweep but no joy.
De Santo Cristo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Al Qarni keeping moving, preventing De Santo Cristo from controlling successfully.
De Santo Cristo landing with the ground and pound.
De Santo Cristo with a nice head shot there.
Al Qarni wants to sweep here but De Santo Cristo controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
De Santo Cristo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and De Santo Cristo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Al Qarni is trying to control the position from the bottom.
De Santo Cristo trying to control but Al Qarni is working from the bottom. #T2#
De Santo Cristo wants to pass the guard but Al Qarni is keeping the position.
Al Qarni is trying to control the position but De Santo Cristo postures up.
De Santo Cristo scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Al Qarni has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but De Santo Cristo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Al Qarni bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in De Santo Cristo's guard. #REVR#
De Santo Cristo pulls Al Qarni in to control the position.
De Santo Cristo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T3#
De Santo Cristo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
De Santo Cristo trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Qarni is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Santo Cristo stands up over Al Qarni, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
De Santo Cristo landing with the ground and pound.
De Santo Cristo distracts Al Qarni with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
De Santo Cristo working some strikes from top position.
De Santo Cristo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
De Santo Cristo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Al Qarni wants to sweep but no luck.
De Santo Cristo trying to control but Al Qarni is working from the bottom.
De Santo Cristo lands a couple of digs.
De Santo Cristo trying to control but Al Qarni is working from the bottom.
Al Qarni looking for a sweep. Not yet Al Qarni, not yet.
De Santo Cristo scoring with punches to the head and body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Santo Cristo content to stall in guard here.
De Santo Cristo pushes down on Al Qarni's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joao De Santo Cristo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Al Qarni.
De Santo Cristo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Al Qarni blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
Al Qarni breaks the clinch.
Al Qarni loads up on a big right hand but De Santo Cristo slips the punch.
De Santo Cristo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Al Qarni.
De Santo Cristo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Al Qarni paws at him with a jab and circles away.
De Santo Cristo walks forward, straight into a front kick from Al Qarni.
De Santo Cristo tries to clinch but Al Qarni moves out of range.
Al Qarni lands with a hook. De Santo Cristo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
De Santo Cristo closes the distance and clinches.
Al Qarni is trying to break the clinch but De Santo Cristo has him pressed against the cage.
De Santo Cristo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Al Qarni wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but De Santo Cristo has him pressed against the cage.
De Santo Cristo has a couple of punches blocked by Al Qarni.
A short right from De Santo Cristo on the inside. #T1#
Al Qarni tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
De Santo Cristo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Al Qarni working hard to break the clinch.
De Santo Cristo scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Al Qarni manages to break the clinch.
Al Qarni throws a big shot that misses.
Al Qarni fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but De Santo Cristo is out of range.
De Santo Cristo lands a nice shot that snaps Al Qarni's head back.
De Santo Cristo wants to clinch up but Al Qarni keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
De Santo Cristo rushes Al Qarni and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
De Santo Cristo is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Al Qarni can't fight it off and eventually De Santo Cristo manages to take the fight to the floor. Al Qarni looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
De Santo Cristo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Al Qarni tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Al Qarni looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fahad Al Qarni has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
De Santo Cristo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Al Qarni keeping moving, preventing De Santo Cristo from controlling successfully.
Al Qarni manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. De Santo Cristo manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Santo Cristo is controlling Al Qarni's posture.#SUB2#
Al Qarni avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Al Qarni preventing the sweep.
De Santo Cristo is adopting a defensive guard.#T3#
Al Qarni seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
De Santo Cristo trying to control the position.
De Santo Cristo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Al Qarni preventing the sweep.
De Santo Cristo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Al Qarni sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
De Santo Cristo scores with a jab to the jaw.
De Santo Cristo has a takedown stuffed.
It looked like Al Qarni wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Al Qarni swats away the attempt to clinch by De Santo Cristo.
Al Qarni throws a sloppy head kick and De Santo Cristo moves out of range easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Al Qarni on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by De Santo Cristo. De Santo Cristo obviously looking to wear him down.
Al Qarni looks to land a right hand but De Santo Cristo moved out of range.
Al Qarni bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
De Santo Cristo thuds his right hand into Al Qarni's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joao De Santo Cristo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got De Santo Cristo winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joao De Santo Cristo!
Joao De Santo Cristo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
OFC 301: Aftermath
Date: Jul 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Al Qarni on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Stewart dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Al Qarni. That did some damage!
A slapping leg kick lands for Stewart.
Stewart fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Stewart connects with an inside leg kick.
Stewart rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Al Qarni counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Al Qarni throws a leg kick but Stewart checks it.
Stewart throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Stewart lands a jab-cross combination.
Al Qarni throws a hook to the side of Stewart's head but Stewart sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stewart misses with a wild body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stewart misses with a low kick as Al Qarni jumps back.
Good shot there by Stewart.
Al Qarni takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Stewart loads up on a big right hand but Al Qarni slips the punch.
Al Qarni swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stewart misses the body punch
and Al Qarni counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Al Qarni has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Martial Arts Dojo in the buildup to the fight.
Stewart needs to keep his hands up - Al Qarni had a free shot at his head there.
Don Stewart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Al Qarni scores with a hook.
Stewart throws a leg kick but Al Qarni sees it coming and moves out of range.
Stewart scores with a hook to the body. Al Qarni takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Stewart connects with a good right hand that stumbles Al Qarni. Al Qarni circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Stewart misses with a body shot.
#T1#
Stewart is looking to slow Al Qarni down with leg kicks.
Stewart's corner calls for a 1-2. Stewart obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Al Qarni tests Stewart's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stewart throws a nice outside leg kick.
Stewart moves out of range as Al Qarni strikes.
Al Qarni scores with a sloppy right hand. Stewart should have avoided that one.
Al Qarni keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stewart swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Al Qarni misses with a head kick.
Al Qarni dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Al Qarni turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Al Qarni lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Stewart has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Stewart and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A left lands for Stewart.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stewart throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Al Qarni tried to counter with a leg kick but Stewart avoided it.
Al Qarni lands a slapping body shot.
Al Qarni throws a jab but it's blocked by Stewart.
Stewart ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Al Qarni moves away.
Al Qarni walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T2#
Stewart moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Stewart lands with a right hand.
Al Qarni defending well as Stewart loads up on a big left hand.
Al Qarni fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stewart manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stewart. Al Qarni does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stewart throws a body punch but Al Qarni moves out of range.
Al Qarni connects with a high kick.
Stewart jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stewart throws a body shot but no joy.
Stewart throws a low kick, looking for Al Qarni's leg but Al Qarni calmly moves out of range.
Stewart with a jab.
Stewart throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Fahad Al Qarni is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stewart does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Stewart is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Al Qarni had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Al Qarni throws a hook but Stewart blocks it.
Al Qarni misses with a straight right.
Stewart shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Al Qarni but Al Qarni pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Al Qarni moves out of range of the body kick.#T3#
The fighters circle momentarily. Al Qarni darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Stewart looks to land a body kick but Al Qarni moved away.
Stewart jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Al Qarni misses with a leg kick.
Stewart avoids the body shot from Al Qarni.
Stewart throws a body punch but Al Qarni moves out of range.
Al Qarni keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stewart.
Stewart fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Al Qarni manages to avoid it.
Stewart steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Al Qarni.
Good leg kick by Al Qarni there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Stewart swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Al Qarni lands with a nice body kick.
Stewart throws a half hearted mid kick.
Stewart throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Stewart throws a leg kick but Al Qarni moved away.
Al Qarni connects with a body shot.
Stewart tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Al Qarni is able to avoid easily.
Stewart will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Al Qarni was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4#
Stewart throws a leg kick but Al Qarni sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Al Qarni misses with a body shot.
Stewart misses with a right hand
letting Al Qarni counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stewart throws a series of punches but Al Qarni moves out of range.
Al Qarni slips under a jab from Stewart.
Al Qarni swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Al Qarni misses with a looping left.
Stewart replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Al Qarni blocks it well.
Al Qarni slips a jab and a cross from Stewart.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stewart.
Stewart misses with a hook.
Stewart takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Good standup being displayed there by Stewart as he connects with a hook.
Stewart tries a head kick but it misses.
Al Qarni takes a jab right on the kisser.
Stewart throws a low kick but Al Qarni avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Al Qarni 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.
Stewart misses with a hook. Al Qarni ducked under it nicely.
Al Qarni throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stewart sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Al Qarni looks to land a right hand but Stewart moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Stewart dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Stewart connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Al Qarni momentarily.
Stewart does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Al Qarni looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A looping hook to the body misses from Al Qarni. Stewart does a little dance to reset his feet.
Al Qarni avoids the head kick by Stewart.
Stewart scores with a nice right hand.
Al Qarni blocks a jab.
Stewart connects with the punch.
Stewart throws a low kick, looking for Al Qarni's leg but Al Qarni calmly moves out of range.
Al Qarni tests Stewart's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stewart throws a nice inside leg kick.
Al Qarni is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Al Qarni chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stewart can pounce on him.
Stewart has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stewart shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Al Qarni is looking to counter punch.
Stewart tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Al Qarni is able to avoid easily.
Stewart sizes up Al Qarni with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Stewart lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stewart misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Al Qarni connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Al Qarni misses with a looping right.
A head kick misses from Al Qarni.
Stewart scores with a head kick. Al Qarni tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T1#
Al Qarni misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Al Qarni might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Stewart takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Stewart lands a nice hook to Al Qarni's body. Al Qarni takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Stewart throws a low kick, looking for Al Qarni's leg but Al Qarni calmly moves out of range.
Al Qarni throws a head kick that misses.
Stewart swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stewart throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Al Qarni sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Al Qarni moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stewart looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Al Qarni is fending him off so far but Stewart persists. Nope, Al Qarni circles away and we're back to standing.
A low kick from Stewart misses
and Al Qarni finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Stewart misses with a body shot.
It looked like Al Qarni wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A bone on bone clash there as Al Qarni blocks the leg kick.
Al Qarni throws a push kick but Stewart slaps the foot to one side.
Stewart misses with an uppercut.
Jab by Al Qarni.
Stewart throws the kick towards the body but Al Qarni avoids it.
Stewart jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Al Qarni delivers a nice body kick.
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!
Al Qarni lands a nice shot that snaps Stewart's head back.
#T2#
Al Qarni just misses with a punch to the body.
Al Qarni throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Stewart takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Stewart tries to move into range but Al Qarni moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Al Qarni tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Al Qarni slips a straight right by Stewart.
Al Qarni throws a body shot but no joy.
A head kick misses from Stewart.
Stewart attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stewart. That's going to slow Al Qarni down.
Stewart checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Al Qarni fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Al Qarni keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Stewart feints and then cracks Al Qarni's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Al Qarni down.
Stewart pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stewart uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Al Qarni.
Al Qarni gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Al Qarni swings for the body but Stewart moves out of range.
#T3#
Some bone on bone action there as Al Qarni checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Stewart dodges the punch combination from Al Qarni.
Stewart moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Al Qarni goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Stewart looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Al Qarni just misses with a punch to the body.
Al Qarni bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Al Qarni moves out of range of the strikes.
Al Qarni moves away from the strike by Stewart.
Stewart fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Al Qarni on the side of the head.
Al Qarni tries to land a front kick but Stewart steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stewart throws the kick towards the body but Al Qarni avoids it.
Stewart turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Don Stewart seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stewart doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stewart moves out of range of the leg kick from Al Qarni.
Al Qarni backing away here, and Stewart unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Stewart will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
#T4#
Stewart fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
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!
Stewart walks forward, straight into a front kick from Al Qarni.
Nice jab there from Al Qarni.
Stewart paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Stewart jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Al Qarni looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That kick from Stewart tenderised Al Qarni's leg. Al Qarni is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stewart throws an overhand right that lands on Al Qarni's shoulder, as Al Qarni tries to avoid the shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Al Qarni.
Al Qarni walks into a left hand.
Al Qarni blocks a leg kick.
Al Qarni works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Stewart misses with a hook to the body
and Al Qarni counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Al Qarni missing with a left hand there. Stewart was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stewart now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Al Qarni lands with an overhand left.
Stewart cracks Al Qarni with a right hand to the side of the head.
Al Qarni throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stewart sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stewart throws a shot from downtown. Al Qarni moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Fahad Al Qarni will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Stewart throws a body shot but no joy.
Al Qarni throws a quick inside leg kick.
Stewart throws a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stewart. Al Qarni does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stewart walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Al Qarni checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Stewart lands with a good body shot.
Stewart scores with a leg kick.
Al Qarni keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stewart.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stewart. Al Qarni does a little dance to reset his feet.
Al Qarni throws a front kick that sends Stewart stumbling back into the cage.
Stewart throws a leg kick
and Al Qarni counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Al Qarni tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stewart was well out of range. Poor timing from Al Qarni.
Stewart cracks Al Qarni with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Al Qarni misses with a body shot.
Stewart throws a body shot but no joy.
Stewart takes one to the chin there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Al Qarni thuds a left hand into Stewart's body.
Nice cross by Stewart.#T1#
Al Qarni takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Al Qarni ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Al Qarni slips a jab from Stewart.
Stewart takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Al Qarni misses with a wild body shot.
A leg kick checked by Al Qarni.
Stewart uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Al Qarni.
Stewart gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Stewart scoring well with a low kick there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Al Qarni.
Stewart throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Al Qarni throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stewart lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Al Qarni uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stewart.
Stewart throws an overhand right that lands on Al Qarni's shoulder, as Al Qarni tries to avoid the shot.
Al Qarni takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A combination from Al Qarni does no damage.
Al Qarni throws a head kick that half lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from Stewart misses the target. #T2#
Stewart takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Stewart misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Al Qarni.
A little feinted left hand from Al Qarni on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stewart uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Al Qarni.
A nice inside leg kick there by Al Qarni. That's going to slow Stewart down.
Al Qarni throws a shot from downtown. Stewart moves away and avoids it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stewart.
Al Qarni throws a body punch but Stewart moves out of range.
Al Qarni tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stewart paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Al Qarni swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stewart steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Al Qarni gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Al Qarni bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Stewart fails with the takedown
and Al Qarni counters with an outside leg kick.
Al Qarni misses the shot to the body.
Stewart scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T3#
Al Qarni goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Al Qarni scores with a shot to the side of Stewart's head.
A head punch on the inside from Al Qarni fails to land.
Stewart blocks a body shot from Al Qarni.
Al Qarni blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Al Qarni lands with a right to the head. #TD2#
Stewart gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Nice strikes from Stewart there.
Al Qarni manages to get to full guard.
Stewart trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stewart trying to control but Al Qarni is working from the bottom.
Al Qarni wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Al Qarni can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Stewart controls the pace.
Stewart trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Qarni is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stewart not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Al Qarni escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stewart gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Al Qarni looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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 Fahad Al Qarni.
I think Al Qarni has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Event:
OFC 296: Bloom
Date: Jul 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Al Qarni looks to land a right hand but Vasilev moved out of range.
Al Qarni looks to throw the jab but Vasilev is out of range.
Al Qarni misses with an uppercut. Vasilev saw that one coming.#CL2#
Vasilev moves into the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Vasilev throws an elbow but misses.
Vasilev prevents a body shot from Al Qarni.
Al Qarni misses with a short punch on the inside.
Al Qarni swings wildly with an uppercut but Vasilev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Al Qarni scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short uppercut from Al Qarni.
Al Qarni misses with a punch to the body.
Al Qarni struggles to land a body shot inside as Vasilev controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasilev tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Al Qarni avoids it.
Al Qarni takes a knee right on the jaw!
Al Qarni avoiding damage as Vasilev throws knees to the body.
Al Qarni misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vasilev lands a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Al Qarni.
Al Qarni struggles to land a body shot inside as Vasilev controls his hands.
#T1#
Al Qarni lands a body punch in the clinch.
Al Qarni swings wildly with an uppercut but Vasilev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vasilev scores a nice knee to the body.
Al Qarni throws a punch but it's blocked by Vasilev.
Al Qarni lands with a left to the head.
Al Qarni tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vasilev's elbow.
Vasilev stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Al Qarni swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Al Qarni tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vasilev blocking some punches.
Vasilev throws a knee to the head but misses.
Vasilev blocks a body shot from Al Qarni.
Al Qarni lands a body shot.
Al Qarni swings wildly with an uppercut but Vasilev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vasilev working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Al Qarni can't get the takedown.
Al Qarni is trying to break the clinch but Vasilev has him pressed against the cage. #T2#
Knees to the body from Vasilev.
Al Qarni is breathing heavily.
Vasilev blocking some punches.
Vasilev leaning his opponent against the cage.
Vasilev pushes Al Qarni back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
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!
Vasilev taking a breather.
Al Qarni misses with a punch to the body.
Al Qarni swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A hook to the body from Al Qarni.
Vasilev using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Al Qarni has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Vasilev's coach down at Elite Strikers was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Vasilev's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Al Qarni goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vasilev prevents it.
Vasilev with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#BC2#
Vasilev breaks the clinch.
Vasilev jabs Al Qarni to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Al Qarni throws a looping overhand right but Vasilev ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Al Qarni throws a nice head kick!
Al Qarni just misses with a punch to the body.
Al Qarni misses with a body shot.
Vasilev flicks out a counter leg kick but Al Qarni steps away.
Vasilev lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Vasilev lands a lovely overhand right.
Al Qarni swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Al Qarni throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vasilev delivers a nice body kick.
Vasilev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Al Qarni swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Al Qarni looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Vasilev lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Al Qarni at a distance.
Vasilev checks the leg kick nicely there.
Al Qarni will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Al Qarni swings away with a body shot that misses
and Vasilev counters with a right hand to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Al Qarni scores with a four punch combination!#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Vasilev moves into the clinch.
Al Qarni tries to throw a body punch but Vasilev avoids it by throwing Al Qarni back against the cage. #BC2#
Vasilev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Al Qarni avoids the body shot from Vasilev.
Al Qarni appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Vasilev fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vasilev tries to land a front kick but Al Qarni steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Al Qarni throws a hook but Vasilev blocks it.
Al Qarni walks into a straight right hand from Vasilev.
Vasilev throws a quick inside leg kick.
Al Qarni lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Al Qarni.
Al Qarni has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Al Qarni there as he acknowledges the shot.
Vasilev connects with a leg kick. Al Qarni looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Vasilev clobbers Al Qarni with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Al Qarni throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Al Qarni is looking to wear down Vasilev with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Vasilev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Al Qarni misses with a straight right.
Vasilev tries to counter with a clinch but Al Qarni shakes him off and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Adrik Vasilev will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Al Qarni throws a lazy head kick
and Vasilev counters with an outside leg kick.
Vasilev takes one to the side of the head.
Vasilev works Al Qarni's body with a nice hook.
Fahad Al Qarni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vasilev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Al Qarni.
Vasilev blocks a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Al Qarni misses the target.
Vasilev staying out of range there.
Vasilev slips under a jab.
Al Qarni scores with a push kick.
Al Qarni walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Vasilev checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Al Qarni checks the leg kick nicely there.
Adrik Vasilev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Qarni changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vasilev tries to avoid it but Al Qarni manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vasilev to the ground. Vasilev escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Al Qarni misses with a straight left.
Vasilev cracks Al Qarni with a right hand to the side of the head.
Al Qarni displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vasilev throws out the jab.
Vasilev works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T1#
Al Qarni wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A jab from Al Qarni does it's job there.
Al Qarni tries to move into range but Vasilev moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Al Qarni steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Vasilev. That one must have hurt.
Vasilev with a hook.
Al Qarni takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Al Qarni ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vasilev moves away.
A nice side step and Vasilev releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Al Qarni lands a head shot.
Vasilev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Al Qarni.
It seemed like Vasilev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A swing and a miss from Vasilev.
Al Qarni misses with a low kick.
Al Qarni fails with the takedown.
A slow jab from Al Qarni misses its intended target.
Al Qarni sets himself, and Vasilev steps forward looking for the clinch! Al Qarni avoids it this time.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Vasilev takes one to the side of the head.
#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vasilev bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Al Qarni's head.
Al Qarni doesn't manage to clinch there - Vasilev circles away.
Al Qarni throws a body punch but Vasilev moves out of range.
Vasilev steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Al Qarni.
Al Qarni fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Vasilev checks it well.
Vasilev slips a straight right by Al Qarni.
Vasilev throws a leg kick which misses Al Qarni's front leg but catches the back leg as Al Qarni tries to avoid it.
Al Qarni looks to score with a jab to the body but Vasilev is just out of range.
Al Qarni swings for the body but Vasilev moves out of range.
Vasilev circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vasilev fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vasilev throws a nice outside leg kick.
Vasilev scores with a jab to the body.
Vasilev feints and then cracks Al Qarni's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Al Qarni down.
Vasilev connects with a single shot there.
Al Qarni fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vasilev has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T3#
Al Qarni throws a front kick aimed at Vasilev's knee but Vasilev avoids it well.
Al Qarni fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vasilev manages to avoid it.
Al Qarni misses the shot to the body.
Al Qarni throws a looping overhand right but Vasilev ducks down to avoid it.
Al Qarni swings for the body but Vasilev moves out of range.
Vasilev slips under a jab from Al Qarni.
Al Qarni connects with a high kick. #CL2#
Vasilev moves into range and clinches up with Al Qarni.
Al Qarni has a couple of punches blocked by Vasilev.
Vasilev lands a left hand.
A short right from Vasilev.
Vasilev tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Al Qarni avoids it.
Al Qarni goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Al Qarni swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Al Qarni.
Al Qarni swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Al Qarni misses with the head strike.
#T4#
Vasilev blocks an uppercut.
Al Qarni tries to work over Vasilev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vasilev lands an uppercut.
Vasilev blocks a body shot from Al Qarni.
Vasilev just leaning against Al Qarni, taking a breather.
Nice body punch from Vasilev.
Vasilev working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Al Qarni misses with the head strike.
Vasilev unloads a knee to the mid-section. Al Qarni lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vasilev tries to land a knee to the head but Al Qarni blocks with his arms.
Vasilev misses with a knee strike.
Al Qarni scores with a shot to the side of Vasilev's head. #BC2#
Vasilev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vasilev fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Al Qarni looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vasilev scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice body punch from Vasilev.
Al Qarni cracks Vasilev with a good jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adrik Vasilev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Vasilev lands a nice leg kick that just misses Al Qarni's sensitive parts.
Al Qarni has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Vasilev.
Al Qarni moves out of range as Vasilev throws a body kick.
Vasilev lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Vasilev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Al Qarni throws out the jab.
Al Qarni throws out a leg kick but Vasilev moves out of range and Al Qarni only half commits.
Vasilev is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Al Qarni is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Al Qarni misses with an uppercut
enabling Vasilev to counter with a crisp jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Vasilev scores with a four punch combination!
Al Qarni tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Al Qarni wants to clinch up but Vasilev keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Qarni moves out of range of the body kick.
Vasilev misses with a looping right.
Al Qarni ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vasilev moves away.
Vasilev let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Al Qarni on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Vasilev. #T1#
Vasilev takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Al Qarni takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Vasilev scores with a jab. Al Qarni acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Vasilev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Al Qarni jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Vasilev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Al Qarni.
Vasilev fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vasilev displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Al Qarni.
Vasilev tries a quick counter leg kick but Al Qarni is wise to it.
Vasilev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Al Qarni throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Al Qarni just misses with a punch to the body.
Al Qarni tries to land a front kick but Vasilev steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Vasilev throws a fast counter high kick but Al Qarni manages to duck under it in time.
Vasilev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Adrik Vasilev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Al Qarni takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Vasilev misses with a series of wild punches.
Fahad Al Qarni has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Al Qarni throws a sloppy body shot
and Vasilev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vasilev throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Al Qarni on the side of the head.
Vasilev turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Al Qarni connects with a body shot that sends Vasilev's belly button to the back.
Al Qarni swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Vasilev throws a jab but it's blocked by Al Qarni.
Al Qarni moves into range and connects with a jab.
Al Qarni throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vasilev follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Al Qarni misses with a hook. Vasilev ducked under it nicely.
Vasilev throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Al Qarni throws the left hand but Vasilev avoids the punch easily.
Al Qarni tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Vasilev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Al Qarni moves away.#T3#
Al Qarni throws a poor cross that misses
and Vasilev counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Al Qarni fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Vasilev on the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Vasilev misses the target.
Vasilev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Al Qarni's jab looks to have found its range, popping Vasilev under the eye.
Al Qarni throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vasilev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Al Qarni misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Al Qarni throws a front kick aimed at Vasilev's knee but Vasilev avoids it well.
Al Qarni checks a leg kick.
Vasilev fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Al Qarni chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Vasilev can pounce on him.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Al Qarni lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Vasilev has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Vasilev and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Al Qarni throws a right hand that misses
and Vasilev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vasilev is looking to slow Al Qarni down with leg kicks.
Adrik Vasilev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Good leg kick by Vasilev there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Al Qarni instigates a clinch.
Al Qarni misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vasilev with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Vasilev blocks a body shot from Al Qarni.
Vasilev tries to work over Al Qarni's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Al Qarni lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Vasilev lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vasilev taking a breather.
Al Qarni has a couple of punches blocked by Vasilev.
Al Qarni working aggressively here.
Vasilev looking to throw knees to the head but Al Qarni is blocking nicely.
Al Qarni tries to throw a body punch but Vasilev avoids it by throwing Al Qarni back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adrik Vasilev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vasilev 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adrik Vasilev!
Adrik Vasilev thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
OFC 291: Star Wars
Date: Jun 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Al Qarni moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Corozzo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Al Qarni's head.
Al Qarni has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Al Qarni there as he acknowledges the shot.
Al Qarni jabs at Corozzo's body.
Corozzo misses with a low kick.
Corozzo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Al Qarni dives in for a single leg takedown but Corozzo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
The fighters circling - Al Qarni throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Corozzo.
Al Qarni lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Al Qarni takes a kick to the side of the head.
Al Qarni lets loose with a powerful body kick. Corozzo will feel that in the morning.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good work by Al Qarni as he checks the leg kick.
Corozzo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Corozzo misses with a right hand
and Al Qarni counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Salvatore Corozzo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Al Qarni throws a body kick that misses.
Corozzo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Al Qarni fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Corozzo manages to avoid it.
Corozzo tries to land a front kick but Al Qarni steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Al Qarni scores with a body shot.
Corozzo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Corozzo looks for the body kick but Al Qarni saw that one coming.
Al Qarni appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T1#
Corozzo misses with a straight right.
Al Qarni sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Al Qarni throws an overhand right that lands on Corozzo's shoulder, as Corozzo tries to avoid the shot.
Corozzo misses with an uppercut. Al Qarni saw that one coming.
Al Qarni moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Al Qarni throws a head kick but Corozzo moves out of range.
Al Qarni keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Al Qarni tries a head kick but it misses.
A shot to the liver by Corozzo. Beautiful body shot.
A good leg kick by Al Qarni.
Al Qarni shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Corozzo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Corozzo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A decent looking cross lands there for Al Qarni.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Al Qarni lands a nice shot that snaps Corozzo's head back.
Al Qarni on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Al Qarni misses with a looping left.
Al Qarni looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Al Qarni has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Corozzo.#T2#
Corozzo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Corozzo connects with a leg kick. Al Qarni looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A swing and a miss from Al Qarni.
Corozzo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Corozzo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Corozzo blocks a head kick by Al Qarni.
Corozzo throws a body shot but no joy.
Al Qarni works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Al Qarni misses with a kick to the body.
Crunch! Corozzo slams his shin into Al Qarni's torso.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Corozzo scores with the left hand. Al Qarni knows he should have avoided that one.
Corozzo misses with a body kick.
A big right from Corozzo misses.
Corozzo has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Al Qarni throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Corozzo swings for the body but Al Qarni moves out of range.
Al Qarni doesn't manage to clinch there - Corozzo circles away.
Corozzo wants to land a leg kick but Al Qarni is out of range.
Al Qarni throws a wild body kick that Corozzo sees coming a mile off.#T3#
Al Qarni bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Al Qarni wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Al Qarni checks a low kick from Corozzo.
Corozzo cracks a nice hook into Al Qarni's ribs.
Corozzo is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Al Qarni had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Corozzo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Al Qarni chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Corozzo can pounce on him.
Al Qarni moves away from the strike by Corozzo.
Corozzo lands with an uppercut that bounces Al Qarni off the cage and back into range.
Al Qarni connects with a jab.
Corozzo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The fighters circling - Corozzo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Corozzo misses with an uppercut. Al Qarni saw that one coming.
Corozzo throws out a leg kick but Al Qarni moves out of range and Corozzo only half commits.
Al Qarni misses the shot to the body.
Al Qarni misses with a leg kick.
Salvatore Corozzo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Corozzo throws a sloppy head kick and Al Qarni moves out of range easily.
Corozzo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Al Qarni counters with a low kick, right behind Corozzo 's knee.
Al Qarni throws a half hearted mid kick.
Corozzo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Al Qarni moves out of range as Corozzo throws a body kick.
Corozzo misses with a body shot.
#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Corozzo throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Al Qarni.
Al Qarni blocks a head kick by Corozzo.
Al Qarni slips under a jab.
Al Qarni ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Corozzo moves away.
Al Qarni connects with a body shot.
Corozzo scores with a three punch combo!
Corozzo tries to land a front kick but Al Qarni steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Al Qarni works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Corozzo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Al Qarni feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Corozzo's calf.
Al Qarni takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Al Qarni scores with a jab to the head.
Corozzo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Al Qarni misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Good work by Al Qarni as he checks the leg kick.
Corozzo throws a lazy body kick
and Al Qarni counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Corozzo thinking.
Corozzo looks winded!
Corozzo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Al Qarni throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Salvatore Corozzo will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Corozzo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Al Qarni.
Corozzo tries to land a leg kick but Al Qarni saw it coming and moves away.
Al Qarni appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Corozzo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Al Qarni dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Corozzo keeps Al Qarni at a distance using the push kick.
Al Qarni throws a nice looking combination but Corozzo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Corozzo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Al Qarni feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Corozzos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Al Qarni displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Corozzo throws out the jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Corozzo.
Al Qarni lands a nice looking kick to the body. Corozzo takes a step back to recover.
Corozzo throws the kick towards the body but Al Qarni avoids it.
Al Qarni cracks Corozzo with an open hand slap.
Corozzo avoids the body shot from Al Qarni.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Al Qarni checks the leg kick nicely there.
Corozzo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Al Qarni is out of range.
Al Qarni just misses with a punch to the body.
Al Qarni ducks under a wild hook from Corozzo.
A little feinted left hand from Al Qarni on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Corozzo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Corozzo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Al Qarni fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Al Qarni throws a head kick that misses.
Al Qarni closes this distance looking for a takedown but Corozzo circles away.
Corozzo tries to bum rush Al Qarni with a series of wild strikes but Al Qarni uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It looked like Al Qarni wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Al Qarni on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Corozzo. Corozzo obviously looking to wear him down.
Al Qarni looks to throw the jab but Corozzo is out of range.
Corozzo looks to land a combination but Al Qarni avoids it well.
A punch lands to the side of Corozzo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Al Qarni throws a low kick, looking for Corozzo's leg but Corozzo calmly moves out of range.
Corozzo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Al Qarni to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Al Qarni.
Al Qarni blocks a jab.
Al Qarni was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Corozzo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Al Qarni on the side of the head.
Corozzo throws a head kick that misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice jab there from Al Qarni.
Al Qarni scores with a nice strike.#ROC#
Corozzo is rocked!
A big right from Corozzo misses.
Corozzo is still on wobbly legs! Can Al Qarni finish him?#T2#
Al Qarni throws a shot to the body.
Corozzo is breathing heavily.
Al Qarni scores with a crisp jab that stopped Corozzo in his tracks.
Al Qarni misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Corozzo.
Al Qarni is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Corozzo.
Al Qarni takes a swing at Corozzo's ribcage but misses.
Al Qarni moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Corozzo misses with an uppercut.
Al Qarni throws a nice inside leg kick.
Corozzo just misses with a punch to the body.
Al Qarni throws a head kick that misses.
Al Qarni misses with a head kick.
Corozzo throws out a loose jab but Al Qarni uses good head movement to avoid it.
Corozzo seems to have recovered his senses.
Al Qarni fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Corozzo manages to avoid it.
Corozzo walks into a stiff left hand from Al Qarni.
Al Qarni looks to land a body kick but Corozzo moved away.
Corozzo misses with a straight left.
Corozzo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Corozzo scores with a jab.
A clash of legs there as Al Qarni blocks the low kick.
Corozzo throws a jab when Al Qarni was well out of range.
Fahad Al Qarni is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Al Qarni connects with a right hand. Corozzo shakes it off.
Al Qarni takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Al Qarni scores with a head kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Corozzo.
An inside leg kick lands from Al Qarni.
Nice shot lands for Al Qarni.
Al Qarni lands a glancing blow to the side of Corozzo's head.
Good standup being displayed there by Al Qarni as he connects with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Al Qarni. Corozzo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Al Qarni uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Corozzo.
Corozzo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Al Qarni lands with a good body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Al Qarni throws a hook but Corozzo blocks it.
Corozzo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Al Qarni thumps Corozzo with a low kick.
Al Qarni avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fighters circling - Corozzo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Al Qarni appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Al Qarni feints and then cracks Corozzo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Corozzo down. #T4#
A swing and a miss from Corozzo.
Al Qarni ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Al Qarni bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Corozzo's head.
Corozzo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Al Qarni drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Corozzo throws a leg kick that misses.
Corozzo misses with a straight left.
A thudding body kick lands there by Corozzo!
Corozzo ducks under a wild hook from Al Qarni.
Al Qarni fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Corozzo manages to avoid it.
Corozzo slips a jab from Al Qarni.
Corozzo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Al Qarni.
Corozzo thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Corozzo throws a right hand that Al Qarni ducks under and follows up with a left that Al Qarni also avoids with ease.
Corozzo throws a lazy body kick
and Al Qarni counters with a nice low kick that buckles Corozzo's knee momentarily.
Corozzo staying out of range there.
Corozzo slips a jab from Al Qarni.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fahad Al Qarni dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Al Qarni just misses with a punch to the body.
Corozzo takes a swing at Al Qarni's ribcage but misses.
Corozzo scores with a nice head shot.
Corozzo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Corozzo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Corozzo misses the jab.
Corozzo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Al Qarni on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Corozzo throws a body shot but no joy.
Corozzo misses with a body kick.
Al Qarni scores with a nice right hand.
Corozzo throws a chopping leg kick but Al Qarni manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Corozzo misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Qarni scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Corozzo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Corozzo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Al Qarni has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Corozzo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A big left from Al Qarni misses.
Corozzo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Corozzo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#T1#
Corozzo just misses with a punch to the body.
Corozzo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Al Qarni. That did some damage!
Corozzo walks into a left hand.
Al Qarni dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Corozzo. That did some damage!
Al Qarni ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Corozzo moves away.
Corozzo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Corozzo scores with a kick to the body.
Al Qarni lands with a straight right. Corozzo didn't see that one coming.
Al Qarni avoids the body shot from Corozzo.
A counter left hand to the body from Al Qarni misses its target.
Corozzo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL#
Corozzo tries to keep at a distance but Al Qarni has taken the fight into the clinch.
Corozzo swings wildly with an uppercut but Al Qarni uses good head movement to avoid it.
Al Qarni lands a nice uppercut.
Al Qarni lands with a left to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Corozzo tries to throw a body punch but Al Qarni avoids it by throwing Corozzo back against the cage.
Corozzo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T2#
A nice right hand lands inside from Al Qarni.
Al Qarni lands an uppercut.
Al Qarni tries to throw a body punch but Corozzo avoids it by throwing Al Qarni back against the cage.
Al Qarni presses Corozzo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short body shot lands from Al Qarni as the two fighters clinch.
Al Qarni tries to throw a body punch but Corozzo avoids it by throwing Al Qarni back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Corozzo.
Corozzo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Corozzo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Corozzo misses with some punches.
Al Qarni blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Al Qarni will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Al Qarni.
Al Qarni blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Corozzo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Corozzo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Al Qarni misses with a punch to the body.
Al Qarni tries to throw a body punch but Corozzo avoids it by throwing Al Qarni back against the cage.
Al Qarni lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Corozzo backwards.
Al Qarni swings wildly with an uppercut but Corozzo uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Al Qarni scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Al Qarni pushes Corozzo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Al Qarni tries to work over Corozzo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Al Qarni stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC#
Al Qarni escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Al Qarni looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Al Qarni throws a sloppy head kick and Corozzo moves out of range easily.
Al Qarni just misses with a punch to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Corozzo.
Al Qarni lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Al Qarni keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Corozzo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Corozzo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Al Qarni cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Corozzo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Al Qarni was well out of range. Poor timing from Corozzo.
Corozzo avoids the body shot from Al Qarni.
Al Qarni on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
#T4#
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!
Al Qarni avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Al Qarni works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Corozzo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Al Qarni.
Al Qarni scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Al Qarni misses with a looping right.
Corozzo appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Al Qarni throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Corozzo to counter with a crisp jab.
Al Qarni tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Corozzo tries to land a body kick
and Al Qarni counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Corozzo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Corozzo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Al Qarni.
A little jabbing left from Corozzo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A big left from Al Qarni misses.
Corozzo lands with a shot to the body.
Al Qarni misses with an uppercut. Corozzo saw that one coming.
Corozzo lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Al Qarni dodges the punch combination from Corozzo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Al Qarni connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fahad Al Qarni showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Al Qarni has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fahad Al Qarni!
A very excited looking Fahad Al Qarni 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:
OFC 286: Luzhin vs Al Qarni II
Date: May 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Al Qarni missing with a left hand there. Luzhin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Luzhin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Al Qarni's sensitive parts.
Luzhin tests Al Qarni's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Al Qarni will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Luzhin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Al Qarni.
Luzhin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Al Qarni in his tracks.
Luzhin lands a body shot.
Luzhin lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Good exchange - Al Qarni coming out on top.#CL#
Luzhin closes the distance and clinches.
Luzhin digs a right hand into Al Qarni's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Al Qarni's gas tank. #TD#
Luzhin jumps guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Luzhin keeping full guard, as Al Qarni tries to pass. #SUB#
Luzhin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Al Qarni sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Luzhin's guard. #T1#
Luzhin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Luzhin has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Al Qarni escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Al Qarni!
Luzhin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Al Qarni wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Luzhin is working hard here to advance position.
Al Qarni trying to control the action but Luzhin is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Al Qarni is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Luzhin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Luzhin is trying to work for a sweep but Al Qarni has mounted him!
Luzhin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Al Qarni tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB2#
Al Qarni is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Luzhin has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Luzhin!
Al Qarni 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.#T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Al Qarni is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Al Qarni trying to control but Luzhin is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Luzhin working for a triangle but Al Qarni defends it easily.
Al Qarni wants to control from the top but Luzhin keeps moving.
Al Qarni advances to half guard. #SUB#
Luzhin looking for submissions off his back.#T4##SUB#
Luzhin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Al Qarni pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Al Qarni wants to work for an arm triangle but Luzhin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Luzhin actively working from the bottom here.
Al Qarni trying to pass the guard but Luzhin defending well. #SUB2#
Al Qarni seems to be looking for submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Luzhin wants to improve his position but Al Qarni is controlling well.
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 Nikolai Luzhin will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Luzhin is looking to clinch.
Luzhin avoids the head kick by Al Qarni.
Al Qarni takes one to the side of the head.
Luzhin connects with a leg kick. Al Qarni looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Luzhin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Luzhin lands with a slapping head kick.
Luzhin moves out of range of the strikes.
Luzhin tries to clinch up but Al Qarni circles away and keeps his distance.
Al Qarni throws a sloppy body shot
and Luzhin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Luzhin throws a leg kick but Al Qarni checks it.
Al Qarni thuds his right hand into Luzhin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Al Qarni keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nikolai Luzhin is winning the standup battle so far.
Luzhin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Luzhin throws a body kick that misses.
Luzhin misses with the combination.
#CL#
Luzhin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Al Qarni, pushing him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Al Qarni lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
Al Qarni digs a right hand into Luzhin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Luzhin's gas tank.
Luzhin lands a left hand.
Luzhin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Al Qarni can do to turn this around?#BC2#
Al Qarni breaks from the clinch.
Al Qarni throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Luzhin's head.
Luzhin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Al Qarni drops his hands momentarily and Luzhin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Luzhin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Al Qarni replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Luzhin blocks it well.
Luzhin tries to land a front kick but Al Qarni steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Luzhin throws out a leg kick but Al Qarni moves out of range and Luzhin only half commits.
Al Qarni lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Luzhin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Al Qarni connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Luzhin scrambles back to his feet.#KD2#
Al Qarni lands a head kick that stumbles Luzhin and the fighters go to the mat. #ROC2#
Luzhin is rocked!
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!#SUB#
Luzhin has his foot on Al Qarni's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Al Qarni works his way back into a safe position though.
Oh Luzhin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB#
Luzhin is looking for a triangle but Al Qarni pushes his legs off easily.
Luzhin seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB#
Luzhin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Al Qarni gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2##SUB#
Luzhin throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Al Qarni escapes and throws Luzhin's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Luzhin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Al Qarni advances to mount.
Al Qarni can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Luzhin is looking to escape.
Al Qarni sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
Luzhin is in all sorts of trouble here.
Luzhin slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Luzhin is looking for a sweep. Al Qarni is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Luzhin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Al Qarni stalling away here and it's allowed Luzhin to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #SUB#
Luzhin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Al Qarni gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Al Qarni got a little sloppy there for a moment and Luzhin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Al Qarni has managed to get both his arms back between Luzhin's legs - danger averted.#T4#
Al Qarni passes into half guard.
Al Qarni prevents Luzhin from improving his position.#SUB2#
Al Qarni is working for a kimura but Luzhin is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Al Qarni is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Al Qarni seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fahad Al Qarni 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.
#R3#
Al Qarni lands a slapping body shot.
Luzhin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Al Qarni was well out of range. Poor timing from Luzhin.
Al Qarni throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Al Qarni takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Luzhin throws a leg kick which misses Al Qarni's front leg but catches the back leg as Al Qarni tries to avoid it.
Al Qarni misses with a body shot.
Luzhin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Al Qarni moves away.
It seemed like Al Qarni was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Luzhin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Al Qarni.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A chopping leg kick lands by Al Qarni.
Luzhin throws a series of punches but Al Qarni moves out of range.
Al Qarni moves out of range as Luzhin strikes.
Luzhin lands the left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luzhin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Luzhin throws a low kick but Al Qarni avoids it.
Al Qarni avoids a kick to the body.
Luzhin misses with a head kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Al Qarni.#T1#
Luzhin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Al Qarni. Al Qarni obviously looking to wear him down.
Al Qarni misses the shot to the body.
Al Qarni misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Al Qarni throws a looping overhand right but Luzhin ducks down to avoid it.
Luzhin scores with a jab. Al Qarni acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL2#
Al Qarni pushes Luzhin up against the cage in a clinch.
Luzhin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Al Qarni throws a head punch that misses.
Al Qarni lands a shot to the body.
Luzhin misses with a punch on the inside.
Al Qarni tries a body shot but Luzhin blocks it.
Al Qarni misses with a punch on the inside.
Al Qarni blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Luzhin blocks a body shot from Al Qarni.
Al Qarni tries a body shot but Luzhin blocks it.
#T2#
A head punch on the inside from Al Qarni fails to land.
Luzhin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Still in the clinch, Luzhin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Al Qarni scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Al Qarni lands a nice uppercut.
Nikolai Luzhin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Al Qarni misses with a hook to the ribs.
Al Qarni tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Luzhin's elbow.
Al Qarni doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Al Qarni misses with a hook to the ribs.
Luzhin misses with a body punch.
Al Qarni blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Al Qarni is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Luzhin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Luzhin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Al Qarni takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Luzhin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Al Qarni is defending well for now.
Luzhin prevents a body shot from Al Qarni.
Luzhin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Al Qarni backwards.
Luzhin lands a good knee to the midsection. Al Qarni won't want to take too many of those.#T3#
Luzhin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Al Qarni lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Luzhin backwards.
Al Qarni tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Luzhin blocks an uppercut.
Al Qarni misses with a punch to the body.
Al Qarni tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Luzhin's elbow.
Luzhin prevents a body shot from Al Qarni.
Al Qarni misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Luzhin. #TD#
Luzhin pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Luzhin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Luzhin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Luzhin is looking for a triangle but Al Qarni pushes his legs off easily.
#T4#
Al Qarni wants to pass the guard but Luzhin is keeping the position.#SUB#
Luzhin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Al Qarni defends well.
Al Qarni wants to control from the top but Luzhin keeps moving.
Al Qarni sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Luzhin's guard. #SUB2#
Al Qarni is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Al Qarni is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Nikolai Luzhin did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Al Qarni cracks the inside of Luzhin's front leg. #CL2#
Al Qarni gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Luzhin landing knees to the body.
Luzhin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Al Qarni tries to work over Luzhin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Al Qarni tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Luzhin.
Luzhin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Luzhin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Qarni swings wildly with an uppercut but Luzhin uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Al Qarni's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Al Qarni keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Luzhin pushes Al Qarni away with a front kick.
Al Qarni throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Luzhin.#T1##TD2#
Al Qarni closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Luzhin did well to prevent Al Qarni getting side control.
Luzhin wants to get back to full guard.
Al Qarni tries to pass to full mount but Luzhin defends it. #SUB#
Luzhin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Al Qarni pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Luzhin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Luzhin is trying to get back to full guard.
Luzhin is not content to let Al Qarni control the position.#SUB2#
Al Qarni seems to be looking for submissions.
Fahad Al Qarni has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Al Qarni is looking to stall here but Luzhin recovers full guard.
Luzhin keeping moving, preventing Al Qarni from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Luzhin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Al Qarni doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Al Qarni manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Al Qarni trying to control the position from guard on top but Luzhin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Luzhin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T3##SUB#
Luzhin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Al Qarni trying to control the position from guard on top but Luzhin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Luzhin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Al Qarni trying to control the position from guard on top but Luzhin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Luzhin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Al Qarni.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Al Qarni keeps the fight on the outside.
Al Qarni lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Luzhin misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Al Qarni counters with a stiff right hand.
Luzhin staying out of range there.
Luzhin throws a right and a left that Al Qarni avoids nicely.
Luzhin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Luzhin pushes Al Qarni away with a front kick.
Al Qarni scores with a one two! Luzhin had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Al Qarni on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Luzhin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Al Qarni waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Luzhin.
Luzhin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Al Qarni.
As Al Qarni tries to get set, Luzhin tries to push him back and clinch up but Al Qarni manages to avoid the attempt.
Al Qarni moves out of range of the body kick.
Luzhin backing away here, and Al Qarni unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Luzhin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL2#
Al Qarni clinches up with Luzhin and pushes him back against the cage.
Al Qarni misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fahad Al Qarni dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Luzhin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Al Qarni lands with a nice body punch.
Al Qarni avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jab from Luzhin.
Luzhin doesn't manage to clinch there - Al Qarni circles away.
Luzhin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Luzhin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Al Qarni manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sloppy strikes from Luzhin. Those never looked like landing. #CL2#
Al Qarni gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Qarni prevents a body shot from Luzhin.
Luzhin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A hook to the body from Luzhin.
#TD#
Luzhin pulls guard effortlessly.
Al Qarni tries to free his leg and advance position but Luzhin is retaining full guard. #T1##SUB#
Al Qarni got a little sloppy there for a moment and Luzhin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Al Qarni has managed to get both his arms back between Luzhin's legs - danger averted.
Al Qarni trying to control the position from guard on top but Luzhin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Al Qarni pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Luzhin is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Luzhin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Luzhin is looking for a triangle here but Al Qarni uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.#SUB2#
Al Qarni thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2##SUB2#
Al Qarni is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Luzhin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Luzhin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Al Qarni wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Al Qarni tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Al Qarni has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Luzhin manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T3#
Luzhin is looking to advance position but Al Qarni won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Al Qarni wants to improve his position but Luzhin is controlling well.
Al Qarni is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Luzhin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Al Qarni keeps working.
Al Qarni wants to get back to full guard but Luzhin has passed into side control.
Al Qarni is looking for a sweep.
Al Qarni wants to control but Luzhin postures up.
Al Qarni manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T4##SUB2#
Al Qarni is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Luzhin is looking for a sweep. Al Qarni is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Al Qarni is keen to just control but Luzhin is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Luzhin is defending against the submission attempts here by Al Qarni.
#SUB2#
Al Qarni is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Luzhin is just riding it out for now. Al Qarni eventually gives up the hold.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Al Qarni looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
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 Nikolai Luzhin.
I think Luzhin has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 48:47
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 48:47
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikolai Luzhin!
Nikolai Luzhin retains his welterweight title!
In his post fight interview, Nikolai Luzhin started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
OFC 280: Rio
Date: Apr 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Luzhin tries to clinch up.
Al Qarni tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Al Qarni throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fahad Al Qarni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Luzhin is looking to clinch.
Luzhin thumps Al Qarni with a low kick.
Luzhin misses with a low kick.
Al Qarni is looking for the big counter here.
Luzhin with a hook.
A big right from Al Qarni misses.
Luzhin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Al Qarni throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Luzhin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Al Qarni slips under a jab.
Luzhin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Al Qarni misses with a right hand
and Luzhin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Luzhin seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Jab, jab by Al Qarni - just one landing.
Al Qarni throws out a loose jab but Luzhin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Luzhin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Al Qarni checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Luzhin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Luzhin. Beautiful body shot.#T1#
Al Qarni misses with a hook
#CL#
and Luzhin counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Luzhin. #BC2#
Al Qarni breaks from the clinch.
Luzhin avoids the body shot from Al Qarni.
A slapping leg kick lands for Al Qarni.
Al Qarni attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nice shot lands for Al Qarni.
Luzhin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Al Qarni manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Luzhin moves out of range of the strikes.
Al Qarni throws a low kick but Luzhin avoids it.
Luzhin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Luzhin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Al Qarni. That did some damage!
Luzhin throws a leg kick
and Al Qarni counters with a nice uppercut.
Luzhin throws a lazy uppercut
and Al Qarni counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Al Qarni has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Al Qarni misses with a hook
and Luzhin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Al Qarni goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Al Qarni drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Al Qarni avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T2#
Luzhin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Al Qarni will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Al Qarni thuds a left hand into Luzhin's body.#CL#
Luzhin drives through and clinches with Al Qarni against the cage.
Al Qarni working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Al Qarni.
Al Qarni blocking some punches.
Al Qarni blocking some punches.
Al Qarni misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Al Qarni goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Luzhin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Al Qarni is defending well for now.
Al Qarni misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Al Qarni.
Al Qarni tries for a takedown but Luzhin manages to get underhooks.
Al Qarni working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Al Qarni working aggressively here.
#T3#
A short right from Al Qarni.
Al Qarni managing to block the knees to the body from Luzhin.
A knee to the head by Luzhin.
Al Qarni misses with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Al Qarni.
Al Qarni misses with a punch to the body.
Luzhin lands a nice shot to the body.
Luzhin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Al Qarni is defending well for now.
Al Qarni tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Luzhin's elbow.
Al Qarni is leaning against Luzhin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Al Qarni misses with a punch on the inside.
Al Qarni throws a punch but it's blocked by Luzhin.
Luzhin misses with a body punch.
Luzhin blocks an uppercut.
Al Qarni tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Luzhin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Al Qarni tries to throw a body punch but Luzhin avoids it by throwing Al Qarni back against the cage.
Luzhin lands a body punch in the clinch. #T4#
Al Qarni lands with a short shot to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Al Qarni.
Al Qarni misses with a body punch.
Al Qarni swings wildly with an uppercut but Luzhin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Luzhin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Al Qarni misses with a short punch on the inside.
Luzhin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Al Qarni swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Al Qarni tries a body shot but Luzhin blocks it.
Al Qarni scores with a nice hook to the head.
Luzhin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Luzhin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Luzhin tries to pull guard but Al Qarni holds him up against the cage and eventually Luzhin drops back down to his feet.
Luzhin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Luzhin lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Fahad Al Qarni 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#
Al Qarni checks the leg kick nicely there.
Al Qarni drops his hands momentarily and Luzhin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Al Qarni feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Luzhins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Al Qarni lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Luzhin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Luzhin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Luzhin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Al Qarni in his tracks.
Luzhin throws a nice looking combination but Al Qarni bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The fighters circling - Al Qarni throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Luzhin slips a jab and a cross from Al Qarni.
Al Qarni throws a shot from downtown. Luzhin moves away and avoids it.
Al Qarni keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Luzhin lands a nice looking body kick.
Luzhin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
An inside leg kick from Al Qarni misses.
Luzhin is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Al Qarni.
Luzhin tries to clinch there but Al Qarni circles away.
Luzhin delivers a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Luzhin jabs at Al Qarni's body.
Nikolai Luzhin is winning the standup battle so far.
Luzhin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Al Qarni manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Luzhin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T1#
Al Qarni throws a half hearted mid kick.
Al Qarni loads up on a big right hand but Luzhin slips the punch.
Luzhin will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Al Qarni throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Al Qarni throws a body shot but no joy.
Luzhin fakes the leg kick and cracks Al Qarni in the body. #CL#
Luzhin moves into range and clinches up with Al Qarni.
Luzhin struggles to land a body shot inside as Al Qarni controls his hands.
Luzhin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Luzhin misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Al Qarni.
Luzhin landing knees to the head.
Luzhin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Al Qarni working aggressively here.
Al Qarni goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Al Qarni tries to throw a body punch but Luzhin avoids it by throwing Al Qarni back against the cage.
Al Qarni blocks a body shot from Luzhin. #T2#
Luzhin lands with a short shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Al Qarni tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Luzhin blocking some punches.
Al Qarni blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A head punch on the inside from Luzhin fails to land.
A knee to the head by Luzhin.
Al Qarni doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Luzhin has a couple of punches blocked by Al Qarni.
Luzhin is pressed up against the cage. Al Qarni has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Luzhin down to the mat. Luzhin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Luzhin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Luzhin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Al Qarni.
Al Qarni fails with a takedown attempt.
As Al Qarni looks to move away, Luzhin throws a big counter combo but Al Qarni just gets out of the way.
Luzhin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T3#
Luzhin lands with a kick to the temple. Al Qarni shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Luzhin tries to work over Al Qarni's front leg with a kick but Al Qarni checks it.
Al Qarni takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A thudding body kick lands there by Luzhin!
Al Qarni misses with a wild body shot.
Luzhin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Al Qarni manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A punch lands to the side of Al Qarni 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL2#
Al Qarni gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Luzhin missing with knees to the body.
Al Qarni lands a right hand that snaps the head of Luzhin backwards.
Al Qarni works on Luzhin's body with a couple of short punches.
Luzhin tries to work over Al Qarni's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Al Qarni is looking to take this one to the mat.
Nikolai Luzhin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fahad Al Qarni.
Luzhin tries to land knees in the clinch but Al Qarni avoids the damage to the body.
Luzhin prevents Al Qarni from breaking the clinch.
Luzhin is trying to pull guard but Al Qarni has him pressed against the cage.
Al Qarni misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Luzhin is leaning against Al Qarni and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Al Qarni tries for a takedown but Luzhin manages to get underhooks.
Al Qarni has a couple of punches blocked by Luzhin.
Al Qarni misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Luzhin lands a shot to the body.
Luzhin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Luzhin.
Al Qarni blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Luzhin lands an uppercut.
Al Qarni blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Al Qarni throws a head punch that misses.
Luzhin fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Luzhin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Al Qarni tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Luzhin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Luzhin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolai Luzhin dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Luzhin scores with the left hand. Al Qarni knows he should have avoided that one.
Luzhin misses with a low kick.
Al Qarni connects with a leg kick. Luzhin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Al Qarni throws a head kick but Luzhin moves out of range.
Luzhin avoids the body shot from Al Qarni.
Luzhin fails in his attempt to clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Luzhin.
Al Qarni tries a head kick but it misses.
Luzhin scores with a kick to the body.
Al Qarni throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Luzhin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Al Qarni is looking to land body kicks.
Luzhin connects with a single shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luzhin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Al Qarni tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Luzhin was well out of range. Poor timing from Al Qarni.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Luzhin.
Luzhin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Al Qarni will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T1#
Luzhin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A big right from Al Qarni misses.
Al Qarni lands with a good body shot.
Luzhin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Luzhin fakes the leg kick and cracks Al Qarni in the body.
Al Qarni takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Al Qarni goes for a double leg but Luzhin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Luzhin continues to drive forward.
A nice combination there by Luzhin.
Luzhin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Al Qarni paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Luzhin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Al Qarni manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Al Qarni throws a leg kick that is checked#CL#
and Luzhin counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Al Qarni can't find room to land a body shot as Luzhin controls the action.
Luzhin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Al Qarni's face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Al Qarni lands a left hand that snaps the head of Luzhin backwards.
Luzhin misses with a knee to the head. #T2##TD2#
Al Qarni has Luzhin pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Al Qarni pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Luzhin tumbling to the mat - Al Qarni dives into Luzhin's guard.#SUB#
Luzhin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Al Qarni wants to control from the top but Luzhin keeps moving. #SUB#
Luzhin looking for subs off his back but Al Qarni has passed one foot through into half guard.
Luzhin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3##SUB#
Luzhin looking for a kimura from the bottom but Al Qarni passes into side control!
Luzhin is looking for a sweep.
Luzhin gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Luzhin tries to roll over but Al Qarni keeps him under control.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Al Qarni is looking to advance position but Luzhin won't allow it.
Luzhin wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Luzhin actively working from the bottom here.
Luzhin tries to get to full guard but Al Qarni has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Al Qarni is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Luzhin defends it well.
Luzhin wants to improve his position but Al Qarni is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Nikolai Luzhin did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
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.
#R4#
Al Qarni throws a low kick but it's checked well by Luzhin.
As Al Qarni tries to get set, Luzhin tries to push him back and clinch up but Al Qarni manages to avoid the attempt.
A slapping body kick lands there for Luzhin.
Al Qarni tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The fighters circling - Al Qarni throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Al Qarni jabs at Luzhin's body.
Al Qarni swings for the body but Luzhin moves out of range.
Luzhin tries to clinch up.
Al Qarni bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Luzhin's head backwards.
Al Qarni scores with a nice head shot.
Luzhin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Al Qarni's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Al Qarni uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Al Qarni throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Al Qarni throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Decent striking displayed by Luzhin there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Luzhin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Luzhin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Al Qarni manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Al Qarni walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Luzhin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Luzhin went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Luzhin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Al Qarni shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nikolai Luzhin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Luzhin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Luzhin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Al Qarni dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Al Qarni with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Luzhin to score with a decent uppercut.
Al Qarni throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Al Qarni punishes Luzhin's body with a nice straight punch.
Al Qarni works Luzhin's body with a nice hook.
Crunch! Luzhin slams his shin into Al Qarni's torso.
Al Qarni is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Luzhin staying out of range there.
Luzhin lands a head kick!
Luzhin tries to clinch there but Al Qarni circles away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Luzhin misses with the combination.
#T2#
Luzhin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Luzhin cracks Al Qarni with a good jab.
Luzhin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Luzhin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nice body punch from Al Qarni.
Luzhin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Luzhin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Luzhin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Al Qarni checks the leg kick.
Al Qarni throws a big counter head kick but Luzhin avoids it with no problem.
Al Qarni has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Luzhin.
Al Qarni takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Al Qarni looks for a takedown but Luzhin sprawls well.
Al Qarni avoids the head kick by Luzhin.
Al Qarni scores with a body shot.
#T3#
Luzhin avoids the head kick by Al Qarni.
Al Qarni tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Luzhin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Al Qarni lands with an overhand left.
Al Qarni misses with a body shot.
Al Qarni lands with a kick to the ribs.
Luzhin will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
#CL2#
Al Qarni gets a clinch.
Luzhin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Al Qarni walks away with a smile on his face. Luzhin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Luzhin wants to slow Al Qarni down by chopping away at his legs.
Luzhin avoids the head kick by Al Qarni.
Al Qarni jabs Luzhin right on the nose. Luzhin blinks but takes it well.
Nice shot by Luzhin.
Al Qarni throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Luzhin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T4#
Luzhin throws the kick towards the body but Al Qarni avoids it.
Al Qarni smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Luzhin is looking to score with low kicks.
Luzhin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Luzhin darts in trying to clinch
and Al Qarni counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Luzhin tries to close the distance and clinch but Al Qarni swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Al Qarni looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A clash of legs there as Al Qarni blocks the low kick.#CL#
Luzhin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Al Qarni, pushing him back against the cage.
Al Qarni tries a body shot but Luzhin blocks it.
Luzhin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Al Qarni.
Luzhin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Al Qarni is defending well for now.
Al Qarni misses with a hook to the ribs.
Luzhin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Al Qarnis head.
Luzhin throws a punch but it's blocked by Al Qarni.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Fahad Al Qarni will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Luzhin slaps away a takedown attempt from Al Qarni, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Luzhin wants to clinch up but Al Qarni keeps it at a distance.
Al Qarni clobbers Luzhin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Luzhin throws a half hearted mid kick.
Al Qarni scores with a hook to the body. Luzhin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Luzhin lets loose with a powerful body kick. Al Qarni will feel that in the morning.
Luzhin throws a sloppy head kick
and Al Qarni counters with a straight right hand.
Luzhin slips a jab and a cross from Al Qarni.
Luzhin lands with a thumping leg kick.
#CL#
Luzhin clinches up with Al Qarni and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Qarni tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Luzhin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Al Qarni lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Luzhin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Al Qarni lands with a left to the head. #T1#
Luzhin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Al Qarni backwards.
Luzhin cracks Al Qarni with a nice body shot.
Al Qarni tries to work over Luzhin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Luzhin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Al Qarni avoids it.
Luzhin is working Al Qarni over against the cage.
Al Qarni is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Luzhin lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Al Qarni.
Al Qarni managing to block the knees to the body from Luzhin.
Al Qarni scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Luzhin obliges.
Luzhin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Luzhin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Al Qarni's efforts to push away.
Al Qarni prevents a body shot from Luzhin.
Al Qarni misses with a short punch on the inside.
Luzhin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Al Qarnis head. #T2#
Luzhin lands with a light punch inside.
Al Qarni misses with a short punch 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!
Luzhin using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Luzhin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Al Qarni tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Al Qarni blocks an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Luzhin.
Luzhin lands with a left to the head.
Luzhin prevents a body shot from Al Qarni.
Luzhin misses with a body punch.
Luzhin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Al Qarni backwards.
Luzhin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Al Qarni walks away with a smile on his face. Luzhin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Al Qarni looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Al Qarni connects with a jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Al Qarni. #T3#
Luzhin throws a leg kick that misses.
Crunch! Luzhin slams his shin into Al Qarni's torso.
Luzhin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
Al Qarni clinches up against the cage.
Luzhin lands a body shot.
Luzhin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Luzhin utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Luzhin gets through Al Qarni's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Luzhin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Al Qarni's face.
Al Qarni throws a punch but it's blocked by Luzhin.
Luzhin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Al Qarni blocks an uppercut.
Luzhin lands a nice knee to the body.
A short left from Luzhin. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Luzhin lands with a light punch inside.
Luzhin is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Al Qarni to keep the fight standing.
Al Qarni misses with the head strike.
#TD#
Luzhin jumps guard.
#SUB#
Luzhin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Al Qarni trying to control but Luzhin is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Al Qarni got a little sloppy there for a moment and Luzhin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Al Qarni has managed to get both his arms back between Luzhin's legs - danger averted.
Al Qarni wants to control from the top but Luzhin keeps moving.
Al Qarni sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nikolai Luzhin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Luzhin has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 49:46
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 47:48
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 48:48
The fight is ruled a draw!
Nikolai Luzhin retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!
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OFC 274: Shifter vs Coleman II
Date: Apr 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Al Qarni on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Long is looking to clinch but Al Qarni is avoiding it.
Al Qarni comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Long digs a good hook to Al Qarni's body.
Fahad Al Qarni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Al Qarni throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD#
Al Qarni feints and as Long raises his hands in defense, Al Qarni changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Al Qarni slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Long tries to roll over but Al Qarni keeps him under control.
Al Qarni wants to free his trapped foot but Long is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Al Qarni seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Long does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Long is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Al Qarni seems to be looking for submissions.
#T1##SUB#
Al Qarni seems to be working for a kimura but Long defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Long moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Long working a defensive guard here.
Al Qarni not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Long is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Al Qarni is aware though and is defending well.
Al Qarni stopping the sweep attempt from Long.
Long is still trying to improve position.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Long pulls Al Qarni in close to prevent any damage.
Al Qarni slips nicely into half guard.
Long is trying to maintain the position but Al Qarni is very close to passing his half guard.
Long is trying to get back to full guard.
Long gets back to full guard.
Al Qarni won't allow Long to sweep him here. #T3#
Long keeping moving, preventing Al Qarni from controlling successfully.
Al Qarni trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Al Qarni throws a chopping leg kick but Long manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Al Qarni throws a sloppy body shot
and Long connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab from Al Qarni misses.
Long misses with a leg kick
and Al Qarni counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Long uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Al Qarni.
Al Qarni misses with the combination.
Al Qarni misses the body punch
and Long counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Long connects with a single shot there.
Long waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Al Qarni.
A slapping leg kick lands for Al Qarni.
#T4#
Al Qarni throws a predictable looking body shot
and Long cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Long cracks Al Qarni with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Al Qarni looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Al Qarni connects with a leg kick. Long looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Al Qarni keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Al Qarni closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Long loads up on a big right hand but Al Qarni slips the punch.
Al Qarni takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Long is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Al Qarni takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
How Long is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Long tries to clinch up but Al Qarni circles away and keeps his distance.
A little feinted left hand from Al Qarni on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Al Qarni scores with the left hand. Long knows he should have avoided that one.
Al Qarni swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Long cracks Al Qarni with a right hand to the side of the head.
Al Qarni steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Long.
Long misses with a low kick.
Al Qarni tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Long has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Al Qarni throws a hook to the side of Long's head but Long sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Long swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Al Qarni tries a head kick but it misses.
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 Fahad Al Qarni will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Long ducks under a wild hook from Al Qarni.
Long tries to score with a low kick but Al Qarni moves his leg out of the way.
Al Qarni sizes up Long with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Long misses with a straight left.
Al Qarni tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Long was well out of range. Poor timing from Al Qarni.
Long throws out a counter right but Al Qarni avoids it with no problem.
Long wants to land a leg kick but Al Qarni is out of range.
How Long seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Al Qarni keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Long.
Long cracks a nice hook into Al Qarni's ribs.
Al Qarni throws a nice inside leg kick.
Long misses with a body kick.
Al Qarni throws a body shot but no joy.
Long tries to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Qarni thows a left - swing and a miss!
Long scores with a shot to the body.
Long lands a glancing blow to the side of Al Qarni's head.
Long connects with a body shot that sends Al Qarni's belly button to the back.
Al Qarni lands with an overhand left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Long keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T1#
Al Qarni checks a leg kick nicely.
It looked like Al Qarni was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Long.
A telegraphed right hand from Al Qarni misses the target.
Long jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Al Qarni shoots in looking for a takedown but Long manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Al Qarni's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Long tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Long ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Al Qarni misses the jab.
Al Qarni lands with a cross.
Long tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Al Qarni was well out of range. Poor timing from Long.
Long misses the shot to the body.
Al Qarni misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Long counter with a right hand.
Long lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Long pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Al Qarni misses with a wild body shot.
Al Qarni avoids a kick to the body.
Al Qarni chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Long can pounce on him.
#T2#
Long throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Al Qarni avoids the body shot from Long.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Long doesn't manage to clinch there - Al Qarni circles away.
Long wants to slow Al Qarni down by chopping away at his legs.
The fighters circling - Al Qarni throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Long uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Al Qarni has time to react.
Al Qarni looks to score with a jab to the body but Long is just out of range.
Al Qarni shoots for a takedown but Long saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Long was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A big left from Al Qarni misses.
Al Qarni misses with a head kick.
Al Qarni throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Al Qarni lands a right hook to the body.
Al Qarni slips under a jab from Long.
Good standup being displayed there by Al Qarni as he connects with a hook.
Long bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Al Qarni cracks the inside of Long's front leg.
Long finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Al Qarni throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Al Qarni throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Al Qarni missing with a left hand there. Long was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Long tries to counter with a clinch but Al Qarni shakes him off and moves away.
Long slips a jab from Al Qarni.
Long looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Al Qarni keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Al Qarni. Long does a little dance to reset his feet.
A lazy left from Al Qarni finds it's target.
Long listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Al Qarni takes a jab right on the kisser.
Al Qarni with a hook.
Long ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Al Qarni moves away.
Long connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Al Qarni misses with a looping left.#T4#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Long, as that shot connected.
Al Qarni walks into a stiff left hand from Long.
Al Qarni throws the left hand but Long avoids the punch easily.
Long takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Al Qarni is trying hard to land a takedown here. Long sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fahad Al Qarni. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Long throws a jab when Al Qarni was well out of range.
Al Qarni scoring well with a low kick there.
Al Qarni misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Long to counter with a crisp jab.
Long uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Al Qarni.
The fighters circling - Al Qarni throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Al Qarni scores with a decent looking hook.
Long has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Long feints and then cracks Al Qarni's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Al Qarni down.
Long moves out of range of the body kick from Al Qarni.
Long fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Al Qarni looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Long is looking to clinch.
Long throws a hook but Al Qarni avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but How Long will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Long fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A slow jab from Long misses its intended target.
Al Qarni tries to clinch
and Long counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Long finds it's way through Al Qarni's defenses. #TD#
Al Qarni shoots in and bounces Long off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Al Qarni wants to control from the top but Long keeps moving.
Long manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Al Qarni manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Long is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Al Qarni looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Long advances to half guard.
Al Qarni tries to roll over but Long keeps him under control.
Long is trying to control. Al Qarni wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Long is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Al Qarni tries to roll over but Long keeps him under control.
Long looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Long is looking to take a break and control but Al Qarni is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Long perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Al Qarni is looking for a sweep. Long is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Al Qarni is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Long's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Long's back!#SUB#
Long has hold of Al Qarni's leg, trying to break free but it's let Al Qarni lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Long is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Al Qarni throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Fahad Al Qarni!
Fahad Al Qarni decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
How Long was interviewed post fight and said 'I am impressed by your performance!'.
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OFC 267: Lokren vs Al Qarni
Date: Mar 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Al Qarni throws a poor cross that misses
letting Lokren counter with a right hand.
Lokren throws a hook but Al Qarni blocks it.
Al Qarni misses with an uppercut
and Lokren counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Al Qarni thinking.
Al Qarni swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lokren punishes Al Qarni's body with a nice straight punch.
Al Qarni has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A leg kick checked by Lokren.
Lokren appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lokren. Al Qarni does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lokren looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lokren connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Al Qarni momentarily.
#CL2#
Al Qarni closes the distance and clinches.
Al Qarni goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Al Qarni creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Al Qarni swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2#
Al Qarni pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lokren misses with a left hand
and Al Qarni counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big left from Al Qarni misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Lokren misses the target.
Al Qarni throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lokren throws a hook to the side of Al Qarni's head but Al Qarni sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Jab, jab by Al Qarni - just one landing. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Al Qarni. #ES#
Lokren sneaks out the side door and pushes Al Qarni away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
A left and a right from Lokren both land. Nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lokren falls off balance throwing a combination
and Al Qarni makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Lokren really felt that one!
Al Qarni throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lokren throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Al Qarni sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lokren paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lokren thuds a left hand into Al Qarni's body.
Lokren misses with a straight right.
Lokren throws a lazy right hand but Al Qarni sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lokren misses with a straight right.
Lokren tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Al Qarni was well out of range. Poor timing from Lokren.#T2#
Al Qarni misses with a wild body shot.
Lokren throws a hook but Al Qarni avoids it easily.
Al Qarni moves away from the strike by Lokren. #TD2#
Al Qarni changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lokren looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES#
Lokren explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Lokren fails to land with a series of punches.
Lokren misses with an uppercut.
Fahad Al Qarni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lokren swats away the attempt to clinch by Al Qarni.
Al Qarni just misses with a punch to the body.
Lokren stuns Al Qarni with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A big left from Lokren misses.
Al Qarni throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lokren misses with a looping right.
Jab from Lokren.
Sairanix Lokren is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3##TD2#
Al Qarni darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Lokren manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Al Qarni keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Lokren blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2#
Al Qarni breaks the clinch.
Lokren misses with a straight right.
Lokren connects with a body shot that sends Al Qarni's belly button to the back.
Lokren avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Al Qarni tests Lokren's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lokren throws a big shot that misses.
Lokren with a jab.
Al Qarni misses the shot to the body.
Al Qarni moves out of range of the strikes.
Lokren throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
Al Qarni moves out of range as Lokren strikes.
Al Qarni takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lokren looks to score with a jab to the body but Al Qarni is just out of range.
Al Qarni tries to clinch up.
Lokren scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Al Qarni dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lokren lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Al Qarni connects with a single shot there.
Lokren keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Al Qarni is looking to clinch.
It looked like Lokren was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Al Qarni.
Al Qarni throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Al Qarni fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lokren has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lokren scores with a punch to the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Al Qarni, as that shot connected.
Al Qarni bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lokren's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sairanix Lokren 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#
Al Qarni pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Al Qarni misses with a left hand
and Lokren connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Al Qarni moves forwards but Lokren connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lokren scores with a body shot.
Lokren misses with a few strikes there.
Al Qarni throws a shot from downtown. Lokren moves away and avoids it.
Lokren has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Al Qarni.
Lokren misses with a body shot.
Al Qarni wants to clinch
and Al Qarni takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Al Qarni throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lokren looks to land a combination but Al Qarni avoids it well.
Lokren backing away here, and Al Qarni unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Al Qarni drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Al Qarni misses with a jab to the body
and Lokren counters with a stiff right hand.
Lokren looks to land a right hand but Al Qarni moved out of range.
Lokren misses the body punch
and Al Qarni counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Al Qarni blocks a jab.
Al Qarni throws a big shot that misses.
Al Qarni slips a straight right by Lokren.
Al Qarni throws an overhand right that lands on Lokren's shoulder, as Lokren tries to avoid the shot.
Al Qarni thows a left - swing and a miss!
A lazy left from Lokren finds it's target.
Lokren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Al Qarni moves away.
Al Qarni lands with a nice body punch.
Al Qarni on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lokren swats away the attempt to clinch by Al Qarni.
Lokren swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A head kick by Al Qarni misses
and Al Qarni takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Al Qarni swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Al Qarni swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Lokren was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Al Qarni.
Nice uppercut lands for Lokren. That snapped Al Qarni's head back.
Some bone on bone action there as Lokren checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T2#
Al Qarni has a takedown stuffed.
Lokren jabs Al Qarni to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lokren lands a nice looking body shot.
Al Qarni lands a nice hook to Lokren's body. Lokren takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Al Qarni throws a jab but it's blocked by Lokren.
Al Qarni misses with a body shot.
Lokren fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A head kick by Al Qarni misses
enabling Lokren to counter with a crisp jab.
Lokren missing with a left hand there. Al Qarni was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lokren looks to land a right hand but Al Qarni moved out of range.
Lokren connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lokren looks to throw the jab but Al Qarni is out of range.
Al Qarni tries a quick counter leg kick but Lokren is wise to it.
Nice straight punches there by Lokren. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lokren.
Al Qarni uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lokren.
#T3#
A jab lands there for Al Qarni.
Al Qarni goes for a double leg but Lokren avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lokren continues to drive forward.
Lokren moves out of range of the strikes.
Al Qarni takes one to the side of the head.
Lokren slips under a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Lokren misses the target.#CL2#
Al Qarni forces Lokren back against the cage and clinches.
Al Qarni lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lokren or not.
Al Qarni tries a body shot but Lokren blocks it.
Al Qarni misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lokren blocking some punches.
Lokren is trying to break the clinch but Al Qarni is controlling him.
Al Qarni lands with a left to the head.
Lokren wants to break free but Al Qarni has control.
#T4#
A left hand lands to the body for Al Qarni.
Al Qarni has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Al Qarni fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lokren blocks an uppercut.
Al Qarni throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lokrens head.
Al Qarni lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Al Qarni misses with a punch to the body.
#TD#
Lokren pulls guard effortlessly.
Lokren can't keep his opponent in guard - Al Qarni advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Al Qarni looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Al Qarni prevents Lokren from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sairanix Lokren dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Al Qarni tries to clinch up
enabling Lokren to counter with a crisp jab.
Lokren bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A head kick misses from Al Qarni.
Lokren stuffs the takedown attempt from Al Qarni. Al Qarni gets slowly back to his feet.
Al Qarni takes one to the chin there.
Danga de danga de dang - Lokren scores with a four punch combination!
Al Qarni keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lokren.
A little jabbing left from Al Qarni on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice straight punches there by Lokren. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lokren.
Al Qarni throws a lazy uppercut
and Lokren counters with a straight right hand.
Al Qarni misses with a body shot
enabling Lokren to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Al Qarni bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Al Qarni takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T1#
Al Qarni takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lokren looks to throw the jab but Al Qarni is out of range.
Lokren looks to land a left hand but Al Qarni moved out of range nicely.
Lokren looks to throw the jab but Al Qarni is out of range.
Lokren pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Al Qarni back to the cage. Lokren follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Lokren is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Al Qarni can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Al Qarni moves into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Lokren's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Al Qarni swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Al Qarni misses with a body punch.
Lokren working hard to break the clinch.
Lokren is looking to break free of the clinch but Al Qarni has double underhooks.
Lokren's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Al Qarni tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lokren. #T2#
Al Qarni lands a nice uppercut.
Al Qarni swings wildly with an uppercut but Lokren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lokren tries to circle away but Al Qarni has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Al Qarni manages to break the clinch.
Lokren slips under a jab.
Al Qarni lands a nice looking kick to the body. Lokren takes a step back to recover.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lokren throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lokren throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lokren misses with a straight right.
Lokren checks a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Lokren misses the target.
Al Qarni misses the jab.
Al Qarni scores with a shot to the body.
#T3#
Al Qarni takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A telegraphed right hand from Lokren misses the target.
Al Qarni uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lokren.
Lokren throws a shot from downtown. Al Qarni moves away and avoids it.
Al Qarni throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lokren stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lokren thuds his right hand into Al Qarni's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Al Qarni takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Al Qarni ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lokren uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Al Qarni.
Al Qarni misses with a head kick.
Lokren is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sairanix Lokren is winning the standup battle so far.
Al Qarni displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lokren throws out the jab.
Lokren jabs at Al Qarni's body.
Lokren lands with a shot to the body.
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 telegraphed right hand from Lokren misses the target. #T4#
Lokren scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lokren takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lokren scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Al Qarni doesn't seem bothered though.
Lokren takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lokren misses with a straight right.
Al Qarni appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lokren lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lokren throws a jab when Al Qarni was well out of range.
Lokren misses the shot to the body.
Al Qarni misses with a wild body shot.
Lokren tests Al Qarni's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lokren throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Al Qarni sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Al Qarni keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL2#
Al Qarni drives through and clinches with Lokren against the cage.
Al Qarni scores with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sairanix Lokren clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Lokren throws a hook but Al Qarni blocks it.
Al Qarni shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lokren uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Al Qarni.
Al Qarni stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Al Qarni connects with a looping right hand.
Lokren throws a jab when Al Qarni was well out of range.
Lokren avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lokren connects with a looping right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Lokren. Those never looked like landing.
Lokren defending well as Al Qarni loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lokren misses with a right hand
and Al Qarni makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Al Qarni throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lokren throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Al Qarni finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Lokren lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Al Qarni uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lokren.#T1#
Lokren throws a shot to the body.
Al Qarni thows a leg kick but Lokren checks it
and Lokren connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Al Qarni lands with a nice body punch.
Al Qarni misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lokren throws a lazy right hand but Al Qarni sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lokren takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Al Qarni moves away from the strike by Lokren.
Al Qarni tries a head kick but it misses.
Al Qarni throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lokren throws a body shot but no joy.
Lokren throws an overhand right that lands on Al Qarni's shoulder, as Al Qarni tries to avoid the shot.
Al Qarni throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lokren moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice defenses there by Al Qarni.
A jab lands there for Lokren.#T2#
Al Qarni slips under a jab.
Lokren digs a good body shot into Al Qarni's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Al Qarni misses with a takedown attempt
and Lokren counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lokren misses with a body shot.
Al Qarni slips a straight right by Lokren.
Al Qarni keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lokren.
Lokren will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lokren misses with an uppercut. Al Qarni saw that one coming.
Lokren slips under a jab.
The crowd cheers as Lokren lands an impressive looking overhand right. Al Qarni doesn't seem phased though.
Al Qarni keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lokren.
Al Qarni misses the shot to the body.
Lokren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Al Qarni.
Lokren was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
Al Qarni misses with a wild combination.
Lokren lands with an uppercut that bounces Al Qarni off the cage and back into range.
Lokren lands a nice looking body shot.
Lokren throws a looping overhand right but Al Qarni ducks down to avoid it.
Lokren misses the jab.
Al Qarni uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lokren.
Al Qarni lands a head kick!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Al Qarni.
Lokren throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Al Qarni sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Al Qarni now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Al Qarni moves away from the strike by Lokren.
Lokren moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T4#
Lokren avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lokren is looking for a counter combo.
Al Qarni lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Lokren.
Al Qarni throws a shot from downtown. Lokren moves away and avoids it.
Lokren is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Al Qarni.
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!
Al Qarni just misses with a punch to the body.
Lokren keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Al Qarni.
Al Qarni misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Al Qarni takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Al Qarni misses with a hook. Lokren ducked under it nicely.
Al Qarni scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Al Qarni looks to land a right hand but Lokren moved out of range.
Al Qarni staying out of range there.
Lokren connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sairanix Lokren had his way with Fahad Al Qarni in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Lokren lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Al Qarni at a distance.
Lokren on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Al Qarni fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice jab there from Lokren.
Lokren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Al Qarni moves away.
Lokren swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lokren misses with a hook
and Al Qarni cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Al Qarni misses with a low kick.
Lokren sizes up Al Qarni with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Al Qarni lands a body shot.
Al Qarni tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
Lokren looks to throw the jab but Al Qarni is out of range.
Al Qarni looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lokren slips a straight right by Al Qarni.
Lokren lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Al Qarni at a distance.
Lokren swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Al Qarni connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lokren misses with a left hand
and Al Qarni counters with a nice leg kick.
Jab by Lokren.
A jab from Al Qarni misses.
Al Qarni uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lokren.
Lokren lands with a cross.
Lokren throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Al Qarni looks for the body kick but Lokren saw that one coming.
Lokren on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Al Qarni cracks Lokren with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fahad Al Qarni has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sairanix Lokren is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Al Qarni throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Al Qarni misses with a straight right.
Lokren misses with a jab, cross combination.
Al Qarni tries a quick counter leg kick but Lokren is wise to it.
Al Qarni walks into a straight right hand from Lokren.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lokren. Al Qarni does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lokren lands a head shot.
Al Qarni plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Lokren thows a left - swing and a miss!
Al Qarni with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lokren to score with a decent uppercut.
Lokren scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Lokren throws the left hand but Al Qarni avoids the punch easily.
A big right from Lokren misses.
Lokren checks a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Al Qarni misses the target. #T3#
Al Qarni rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Al Qarni takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Lokren does it's job there.
Al Qarni throws a big shot that misses.
Al Qarni throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lokren stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lokren moves out of range as Al Qarni strikes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Al Qarni.
Al Qarni moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lokren avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lokren throws a lazy right hand but Al Qarni sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Al Qarni only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Lokren thuds a left hand into Al Qarni's body.
Nice sprawl there from Lokren as Al Qarni shoots in.
Al Qarni is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Lokren tries to bum rush Al Qarni with a series of wild strikes but Al Qarni uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice uppercut lands for Lokren. That snapped Al Qarni's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Al Qarni takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#T4#
Al Qarni takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lokren misses with a looping right.
Al Qarni looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Lokren checks a low kick from Al Qarni.
Lokren moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lokren lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Al Qarni has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lokren finds it's way round the side to connect with Al Qarni's head.
Al Qarni takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Al Qarni connects with a solid leg kick.
Lokren getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Al Qarni rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Lokren to counter with a crisp jab.
Lokren connects with a body shot.
Al Qarni feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lokrens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lokren connects with a right hand. Al Qarni shakes it off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lokren scores with the left hand. Al Qarni knows he should have avoided that one.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sairanix Lokren showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lokren, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 50:45
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 50:45
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sairanix Lokren!
Sairanix Lokren retains his welterweight title!
Sairanix Lokren decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.
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Event:
OFC 261: Obey
Date: Feb 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Melo throws out a leg kick but Al Qarni moves out of range and Melo only half commits.
Melo has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Al Qarni keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Melo tests Al Qarni's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Melo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Al Qarni's calf.
Melo jabs Al Qarni right on the nose. Al Qarni blinks but takes it well.
Both fighters circling a little - Al Qarni finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Al Qarni checks a low kick from Melo.
Melo throws a low kick but Al Qarni moves out of range easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Al Qarni checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
It looked like Al Qarni was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Melo.
Melo throws a jab but it's blocked by Al Qarni.
Al Qarni gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Al Qarni uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Melo has time to react.
Al Qarni keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Al Qarni is looking to counter with a body kick.
Melo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Al Qarni throws a hook but Melo blocks it.
Melo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice body kick there by Melo.#T1#
Al Qarni throws a lazy right hand but Melo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Melo throws out a counter right but Al Qarni avoids it with no problem.
Melo looks to score with a jab to the body but Al Qarni is just out of range.
Melo just misses with a punch to the body.
Al Qarni throws a shot to the body.
Melo misses with a straight right.
Melo misses with a wild body shot.
Al Qarni takes a kick to the side of the head.
Al Qarni throws an overhand right that lands on Melo's shoulder, as Melo tries to avoid the shot.
Nice shot lands for Al Qarni.
Melo throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Al Qarni wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Al Qarni lands a head shot.
Al Qarni throws a hook to the side of Melo's head but Melo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Al Qarni misses with a hook
and Melo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Melo lands a head kick. Al Qarni smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Al Qarni gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Melo counters with a nice body shot.
Melo looks to throw the jab but Al Qarni is out of range. #T2#
Al Qarni uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Melo.
Al Qarni looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Melo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Al Qarni on the side of the head.
Melo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Al Qarni moves away.
A left lands for Melo.
Melo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Al Qarni keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That kick from Al Qarni tenderised Melo's leg. Melo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Al Qarni jabs at Melo's body.
Melo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Al Qarni.
A low kick from Melo misses
and Al Qarni counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Al Qarni checks a low kick from Melo.
Melo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Melo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Al Qarni takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Al Qarni ducks under a wild hook from Melo.
An attempted straight right counter from Al Qarni misses the target.
Al Qarni throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T3#
Melo 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.
Melo scores with a leg kick.
Melo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Melo feints and then cracks Al Qarni's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Al Qarni down.
Al Qarni throws a head kick that misses.
Melo throws a low kick but Al Qarni avoids it.
Al Qarni throws a shot to the body.
Melo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Al Qarni jabs at Melo's body.
Melo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Melo throws a head kick but Al Qarni moves out of range.
Melo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Al Qarni lands with a thumping leg kick.
Al Qarni lands a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Al Qarni takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T4#
Melo scores with a kick to the body.
Al Qarni steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Melo.#TD#
Al Qarni shoots in and bounces Melo off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Al Qarni looking to pass the guard.
Melo keeping moving, preventing Al Qarni from controlling successfully.
Al Qarni tries to free his leg and advance position but Melo is retaining full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Al Qarni trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Melo manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Melo is looking to stand up but Al Qarni won't let him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Melo dominated that round.
That's time! Al Qarni's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Melo scores with a jab.
Melo throws a jab when Al Qarni was well out of range.
Melo looks to throw the jab but Al Qarni is out of range.
Good leg kick by Al Qarni there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Al Qarni loads up on a big right hand but Melo slips the punch.
Al Qarni shoots for a takedown but Melo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Al Qarni will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Melo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Melo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Al Qarni's head.
Al Qarni listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Melo explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Melo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Al Qarni lands a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A punch combination from Melo misses.
Al Qarni moves out of range as Melo throws a body kick.
Melo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Melo throws a right hand that misses
and Al Qarni cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Melo tried to score with a low kick but Al Qarni checks it.#T1#
Melo connects with a nice looking jab.
Melo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Al Qarni misses with an uppercut
and Melo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Melo is looking to slow Al Qarni down with leg kicks.
Al Qarni takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Al Qarni throws out a loose jab but Melo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Melo throws a big counter head kick but Al Qarni avoids it with no problem.
Al Qarni blocks a low kick nicely.
Melo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A big left from Melo misses.
Eddie Melo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Melo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Al Qarni lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Melo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Al Qarni lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A big left from Melo misses.
Melo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice jab there from Al Qarni.
Al Qarni takes one on the button.#T2#
Al Qarni blocks a low kick nicely.
Al Qarni is looking to land body kicks.
Al Qarni missing with a left hand there. Melo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Al Qarni turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Al Qarni checks a leg kick.
Melo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Al Qarni on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Al Qarni misses the jab.
Melo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Eddie Melo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Al Qarni takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Melo slaps away a takedown attempt from Al Qarni, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Melo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Al Qarni throws a right hand that misses
enabling Melo to counter with a crisp jab.
Al Qarni throws a big shot that misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Melo crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Al Qarni - the referee stops the clock and Melo gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Al Qarni. Melo manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Melo misses with a low kick.
#T3#
Al Qarni throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Melo throws a jab but it's blocked by Al Qarni.
Al Qarni throwing a counter right hand but Melo manages to avoid it.#TD#
Al Qarni drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Melo keeping full guard, as Al Qarni tries to pass.
Al Qarni passes Melo's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Al Qarni looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Melo is trying to stand.
#T4##SUB#
Al Qarni is working for a kimura but Melo is defending it quite comfortably.
Al Qarni stops Melo from getting back to his feet.
Melo is staying active underneath Al Qarni, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Al Qarni seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Al Qarni is trying for a kimura here. Melo looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Al Qarni wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Fahad Al Qarni!
During a confident post fight interview, Fahad Al Qarni thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
AD414: Sarcasm LOL
Date: Jan 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Rousey misses the shot to the body.
Al Qarni slips a straight right by Rousey.
Al Qarni misses with a low kick.
Rousey moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Al Qarni looks to throw the jab but Rousey is out of range.
Rousey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Al Qarni.
Rousey is looking to land body kicks.
Rousey on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rousey has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Al Qarni fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rousey manages to avoid it.
Al Qarni slips under a jab from Rousey.
Rousey connects with a crisp jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rousey.
Al Qarni has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Bullet Proof Dungeon in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Qarni lands with a cross.
Rousey throws a leg kick but Al Qarni sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rousey shoots in for a double leg but Al Qarni sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fahad Al Qarni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Al Qarni lands a slapping body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Rousey bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Rousey tries to move to mount but Al Qarni blocks the move with his legs. #T1#
Al Qarni manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Rousey scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Rousey wants to take a breather but Al Qarni is having none of it.
Al Qarni regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Al Qarni is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rousey is aware though and is defending well.
Rousey pushing down on Al Qarni's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Al Qarni tries to roll over but Rousey keeps him under control.
Al Qarni slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rousey won't allow Al Qarni to sweep him here.
Al Qarni is working hard here to advance position.
Al Qarni trying to keep a closed guard but Rousey is proving a slippery customer.
Al Qarni looking for a sweep. Not yet Al Qarni, not yet. #T2#
Rousey stays in close to Al Qarni's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Rousey thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Al Qarni keeping full guard, as Rousey tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Al Qarni is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Rousey has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Al Qarni can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Al Qarni wants to control from the top but Rousey keeps moving. #T3#
Al Qarni slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Al Qarni is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rousey has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rousey is looking to regain half guard here but Al Qarni keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Al Qarni has an Americana. Rousey didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Al Qarni is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Al Qarni hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Fahad Al Qarni!
A relieved looking Fahad Al Qarni thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Ronald Rousey spoke after the fight, saying 'My hat's off to my opponent. He fought a great fight and won fair and square. I'm glad we were able to put on an exciting fight for you fans. Give it up, people!'.
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Event:
AD406: New Year's Eve 2016
Date: Dec 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Good leg kick by Hell there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Al Qarni avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Al Qarni wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Al Qarni throws a front kick that sends Hell stumbling back into the cage.
Al Qarni swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hell is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Al Qarni.
A jab from Hell finds it's way through Al Qarni's defenses.
A telegraphed right hand from Hell misses the target.
Some bone on bone action there as Al Qarni checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Al Qarni.
Al Qarni digs a good body shot into Hell's ribs.
Hell checks the leg kick nicely there.
Fahad Al Qarni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Al Qarni scores with a nice right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hell tries to clinch up.
Al Qarni walks into a jab.#TD#
Al Qarni bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Al Qarni working away.
Al Qarni trying to control the action but Hell is working from the bottom. #T1#
Hell manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hell is looking to take a break and control but Al Qarni is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hell is thwarting Al Qarni's attempts to control the position.
Al Qarni wants to get back to full guard.
Hell trying to control from half guard but Al Qarni is working away.
Al Qarni tries to roll over but Hell keeps him under control.
Al Qarni has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hell is working away from the top position though.
Hell trying to control the action but Al Qarni is working from the bottom. #T2#
Hell working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The fighters are battling for position here. Al Qarni manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Al Qarni keeping moving, preventing Hell from controlling successfully.
Hell must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Al Qarni tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hell content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hell works over Al Qarni with some ground and pound from guard.
Hell stopping the sweep attempt from Al Qarni.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hell forces his way into half guard.
Al Qarni trying to control from the bottom.
Hell is trying to control the action in half guard but Al Qarni is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hell thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Al Qarni is looking to improve his position.
Hell drops an elbow to the side of Al Qarni's head. #T3#
Hell content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hell is trying to control the action in half guard but Al Qarni is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Hell there.
Hell wants to take a breather but Al Qarni is having none of it.
Al Qarni wants to get back to full guard.
Al Qarni is staying active underneath Hell, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hell landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Al Qarni is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hell scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hell looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hell passes the guard and advances to mount!
Al Qarni is looking to get to half guard.
Hell lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#T4#
Al Qarni is squirming around, avoiding Hell's attempts to control the action.
Hell looking to control and managing it successfully.
Al Qarni is trying to escape the mount.
Hell trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Al Qarni takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Al Qarni is squirming around, avoiding Hell's attempts to control the action.
Hell lands a couple of good shots and Al Qarni has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raise Hell dominated that round.
That's time! Al Qarni's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Hell moves out of range as Al Qarni strikes.
Hell fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Al Qarni.
Al Qarni pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Al Qarni swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hell looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Al Qarni moves away from the strike by Hell.
Hell misses with a body shot.
Hell looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A punch combination from Al Qarni misses.
Hell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Al Qarni.
Hell lands a nice looking kick to the body. Al Qarni takes a step back to recover.
Al Qarni displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hell throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Qarni scores with a hook.
Al Qarni keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hell has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Hell throws a hook but Al Qarni avoids it easily.
Hell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Al Qarni.
Al Qarni throws a front kick aimed at Hell's knee but Hell avoids it well. #T1#
Al Qarni scores with a shot to the body.
Hell lands a right hook to the body.
Al Qarni ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Al Qarni misses with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Al Qarni.
Al Qarni cracks Hell with a good jab.
Raise Hell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hell. Al Qarni does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Al Qarni wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hell looks for the body kick but Al Qarni saw that one coming.
Al Qarni moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Al Qarni throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Al Qarni comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hell checks a leg kick.
Al Qarni misses the shot to the body.
Hell throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hell throws a solid leg kick but Al Qarni takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hell.#T2#
Hell attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Al Qarni. Hell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Al Qarni swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Al Qarni on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Al Qarni throws a looping overhand right but Hell ducks down to avoid it.
Hell pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hell lands with an uppercut that bounces Al Qarni off the cage and back into range.
Al Qarni connects with a body shot.
Al Qarni avoids the body shot from Hell.
Al Qarni swings for the body but Hell moves out of range.
Hell looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hell throws a shot to the body.
Hell throws a hook but Al Qarni blocks it.
Al Qarni ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Al Qarni takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T3#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hell.
Al Qarni moves away from the strike by Hell.
Al Qarni half committed to a counter leg kick.
Al Qarni slips a jab from Hell.
Hell takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hell takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hell misses with a kick to the body.
Hell takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Al Qarni is looking to wear down Hell with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hell misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Al Qarni counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hell lands a nice looking body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Al Qarni, as that shot connected.
Al Qarni misses with a body shot.
Hell lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hell misses with a straight left.
Al Qarni was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Al Qarni tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hell was well out of range. Poor timing from Al Qarni.#T4#
Hell misses with a shot to the body
and Al Qarni counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A slow jab from Hell misses its intended target.
Hell blocks a head kick by Al Qarni.
Al Qarni feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hell's calf.
Al Qarni fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hell is out of range.
Hell slips a straight right by Al Qarni.
Hell wants to counter with a clinch but Al Qarni pushes him away.
Hell throws a body kick that misses
and Al Qarni counters with a straight right hand.
Al Qarni ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hell moves away.
Good leg kick by Hell there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hell throws a leg kick which misses Al Qarni's front leg but catches the back leg as Al Qarni tries to avoid it.
Al Qarni paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hell attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Al Qarni misses the target.
Hell now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Fahad Al Qarni will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Al Qarni misses with an uppercut.
Al Qarni gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A big left from Hell misses.
Nice uppercut there from Al Qarni.
Nice straight punches there by Hell. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hell.
Al Qarni with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hell counters with a stiff right hand.
Hell is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Al Qarni swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hell moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Al Qarni avoids the body shot from Hell.
Nice shot by Hell.
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!
Jab, jab by Hell - just one landing. #ROC2#
Al Qarni is rocked!
Hell throws a wild body kick that Al Qarni sees coming a mile off.
Al Qarni works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T1#
Al Qarni takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Al Qarni lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hell connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Al Qarni scores with a head kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Al Qarni blocks the leg kick.
Al Qarni looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hell scores with a hook.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hell. That's going to slow Al Qarni down.
The fighters circling - Hell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Al Qarni throws a big shot that misses.
Hell thuds his right hand into Al Qarni's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Raise Hell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hell tries to move into range but Al Qarni moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Al Qarni takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Al Qarni throws a shot to the body.
#T2#
Good standup being displayed there by Al Qarni as he connects with a hook.
A bone on bone clash there as Hell blocks the leg kick.
Al Qarni ducks under a wild hook from Hell.
Al Qarni misses with an uppercut
and Hell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Donk. Al Qarni catches Hell right on the button with a cross.
Hell lands with a nice body punch.
Hell moves away from the strike by Al Qarni.
Al Qarni scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Al Qarni misses with a head kick.
A leg kick checked by Hell.
Hell turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hell misses the shot to the body.
Hell lands a nice looking kick to the body. Al Qarni takes a step back to recover.
Al Qarni misses with a low kick.
#T3##KD2#
Hell lands a big head kick that sends Al Qarni tumbling to the mat! Hell takes a step backwards and waves Al Qarni back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Oh Al Qarni is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hell moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Al Qarni throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hell cracks Al Qarni with a left hook right on the temple and Al Qarni goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Hell lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Al Qarni is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Raise Hell!
Raise Hell was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
AD401: Toadsworth Kinojii
Date: Dec 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Moh misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL2#
Moh has managed to clinch.
Moh changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Al Qarni fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Moh looks to land a right hand but Al Qarni moved out of range.
Al Qarni lands a slapping body shot.
Al Qarni throws a shot to the body.
Moh throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Moh tries to score a power double leg takedown but Al Qarni sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Moh somewhat.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Al Qarni, as that shot connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Qarni jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Moh takes a body punch but keeps moving. #TD2#
Moh drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
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!
Al Qarni is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Moh's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Al Qarni trying to hold on to Moh's head to control him but Moh postures up.
My spies in Brazilian Elite Team inform me that Moh has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T1#
Al Qarni wants to get back to full guard.
Al Qarni is trying to maintain the position but Moh is very close to passing his half guard.
Moh is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Al Qarni is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Moh has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Moh wants to control but Al Qarni is keeping him busy.
Al Qarni is trying to get back to full guard.
Moh wants to control but Al Qarni is keeping him busy.
Moh lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Al Qarni looking for submissions off his back.
Moh trying to pass the guard but Al Qarni defending well. #T2#
Al Qarni tries to get to full guard but Moh has control of the leg.
Moh lands with a punch from half guard.
Al Qarni is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Moh scores with a couple of nice shots.
Al Qarni is looking to control Moh's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Al Qarni avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Moh looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Al Qarni wants to sweep but Moh has passed to side control!
Al Qarni is trying to get back to half guard.#T3##SUB2#
Moh working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Al Qarni sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Al Qarni wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Moh looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Al Qarni regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Al Qarni working for a triangle but Moh defends it easily.
Al Qarni 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.#T4#
Al Qarni has momentary wrist control but Moh slips an elbow through the middle.
Moh landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Al Qarni looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Moh stands up over Al Qarni, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Moh landing with the ground and pound.
Moh works over Al Qarni with some ground and pound from guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Moh's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Al Qarni wants to sweep but no luck.
Moh is working Al Qarni over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Moh postures up and lands a big shot to Al Qarni's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tat Moh dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Al Qarni throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Moh stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Al Qarni takes one on the button.
Al Qarni lands a nice leg kick that just misses Moh's sensitive parts.
Al Qarni throws a jab but it's blocked by Moh.
Al Qarni takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Al Qarni misses the shot to the body.
Al Qarni moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Moh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Moh connects with a good right hand that stumbles Al Qarni. Al Qarni circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice straight punches there by Al Qarni. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Al Qarni.
Moh buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moh takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A big left from Al Qarni misses.
Al Qarni throws a lazy right hand but Moh sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Al Qarni fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moh manages to avoid it.
Moh keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Al Qarni.
Al Qarni swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Al Qarni lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Moh misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Al Qarni throws a hook but Moh blocks it.
Moh defending well as Al Qarni loads up on a big left hand.
Moh tries to clinch up.
Moh fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Al Qarni looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Moh tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Al Qarni manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Moh closes the distance and pushes Al Qarni back into the cage.
Moh lands with a light punch inside.
Al Qarni lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Moh or not.
Moh is trying to pull guard but Al Qarni turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Al Qarni pushes Moh back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Moh gets through Al Qarni's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Moh lands a body shot. #BC#
Al Qarni breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Moh misses with a hook.
Al Qarni swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A big left from Al Qarni misses.
Moh wants to land a leg kick but Al Qarni is out of range.
Moh throws a head kick that Al Qarni semi-blocks.
Fahad Al Qarni is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Al Qarni throws a big shot that misses.
Moh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Al Qarni.
Moh tries for a takedown but Al Qarni circles away easily
and Al Qarni counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Moh throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A big right from Al Qarni misses.
Moh slips a jab from Al Qarni.#CL2#
Moh closes the distance and clinches.
Moh misses with a hook to the ribs.
Moh tries to throw a body punch but Al Qarni avoids it by throwing Moh back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Al Qarni. #BC#
Al Qarni breaks from the clinch.
Al Qarni keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Al Qarni throws a looping overhand right but Moh ducks down to avoid it.
Nice cross by Al Qarni.
Moh shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Al Qarni as he avoids it easily.
Fahad Al Qarni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tat Moh.
A big right from Al Qarni misses. #T3#
Moh wants to clinch up but Al Qarni keeps it at a distance.
Al Qarni avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Al Qarni misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Al Qarni throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Moh is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Moh looks to score with a jab to the body but Al Qarni is just out of range.
Moh closes the distance and clinches up with Al Qarni, looking for a takedown. Moh pushes Al Qarni against the cage but Al Qarni circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Moh thuds a left hand into Al Qarni's body.
Moh is looking to land body kicks.
Moh tries to clinch but Al Qarni moves out of range.
Al Qarni throws a jab when Moh was well out of range.
Al Qarni scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Moh doesn't seem bothered though.
Moh tries to clinch but Al Qarni moves out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Al Qarni - that will leave a mark!
Moh tries to close the distance and clinch up but Al Qarni swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Moh is looking to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Al Qarni misses the target.#T4#
Al Qarni connects with a body shot.
Moh tries to clinch but Al Qarni moves away
and Moh takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Moh fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Al Qarni swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Moh counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Moh tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Al Qarni counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Al Qarni throws a lazy right hand but Moh sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Al Qarni looks to land a left hand but Moh moved out of range nicely.
Al Qarni takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Al Qarni connects with a solid leg kick.
Al Qarni lands a nice looking body shot.
Al Qarni avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Moh throws a head kick but Al Qarni moves out of range.
Al Qarni staying out of range there.
Al Qarni moves out of range of the leg kick from Moh.
Moh throws a shot from downtown. Al Qarni moves away and avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Al Qarni fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Moh checks it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fahad Al Qarni dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
A clash of legs there as Al Qarni blocks the low kick.
Al Qarni looks to land a combination but Moh avoids it well.
Moh flicks out a counter leg kick but Al Qarni steps away.
Al Qarni tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Moh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Al Qarni.
Al Qarni defending well as Moh loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Al Qarni wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Al Qarni fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moh manages to avoid it.
Al Qarni throws out a powerful jab.
Al Qarni tries to land a front kick but Moh steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Moh ducks under a wild hook from Al Qarni.
Moh tries to clinch there but Al Qarni circles away.
Moh doesn't manage to clinch there - Al Qarni circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Qarni throws a head kick but Moh moves out of range.
Moh throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Moh cracks Al Qarni with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Moh is looking to slow Al Qarni down with leg kicks.
Al Qarni misses with a body shot.
Moh looks to clinch
and Al Qarni connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Moh bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Al Qarni's head.
Moh is looking to clinch but Al Qarni is avoiding it.
Al Qarni defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Moh.
Al Qarni throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Al Qarni scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Al Qarni misses with a looping left.
Al Qarni jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Al Qarni throws a leg kick but Moh sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Moh tries to clinch up.
Moh misses with an uppercut
and Al Qarni counters with a thumping low kick.
Moh with a jab.
Al Qarni looks to score with a jab to the body but Moh is just out of range.#CL2#
Moh gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Al Qarni has a couple of punches blocked by Moh.
Moh tries a body shot but Al Qarni blocks it.
Al Qarni throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T2#
Al Qarni prevents a body shot from Moh. #BC#
Al Qarni breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Al Qarni lands a nice looking body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moh throws a push kick but Al Qarni slaps the foot to one side.
Al Qarni misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moh.
Moh's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Al Qarni connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Moh scrambles back to his feet.
Al Qarni misses with a wild body shot.
Moh tries to close the distance and clinch up but Al Qarni swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Al Qarni keeps the fight on the outside.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Al Qarni.
Moh works over Al Qarni's head and body with a nice combination.
An inside leg kick lands from Al Qarni.
Al Qarni scores with a jab.
Al Qarni fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Moh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL2#
Moh clinches with his opponent.
#T3#
Al Qarni lands a right hand that snaps the head of Moh backwards.
Al Qarni blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Al Qarni tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Moh's elbow.
Moh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Moh misses with a hook to the ribs.
Moh lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Al Qarni backwards.
Al Qarni throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mohs head. #BC#
Al Qarni's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Al Qarni throws a jab but it's blocked by Moh.
Nice jab there from Moh. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Moh lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Moh.
Moh scores with a shot to the side of Al Qarni's head.
Al Qarni can't find room to land a body shot as Moh controls the action.
Moh has Al Qarni pressed against the cage, preventing Al Qarni from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T4##TD2#
Moh has picked Al Qarni up - he's going for a ride! Moh dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
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!
Al Qarni trying to control but Moh postures up.
#SUB2#
Moh wants to work for an arm triangle but Al Qarni is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tat Moh has got the better of the ground game so far.
Moh landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Al Qarni on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Moh prevents Al Qarni from improving his position.#SUB2#
Moh is looking for a kimura here.
Al Qarni wants to improve his position but Moh is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moh working Al Qarni over with strikes.
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 Fahad Al Qarni.
I think Al Qarni has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Fahad Al Qarni!
An out of breath Fahad Al Qarni thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Tat Moh was interviewed post fight and said 'The key to immortality is first living a life worth remembering. '.
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Event:
AD396: Cage Hitters
Date: Nov 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Al Qarni with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kelley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kelley lands a lovely overhand right.
We've been hearing reports that Al Qarni has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kelley looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Al Qarni fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kelley just manages to avoid it.
Kelley throws a lazy right hand but Al Qarni sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Al Qarni on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Al Qarni cracks a nice hook into Kelley's ribs.
Al Qarni takes one to the chin there.
Kelley missing with a left hand there. Al Qarni was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kelley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Al Qarni takes a swing at Kelley's ribcage but misses.
Kelley misses with a hook
and Al Qarni counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Decent striking displayed by Kelley there.
Kelley fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Al Qarni looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kelley misses with a kick to the body.
Al Qarni throws an off balance right hand
#CL2#
and Kelley counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kelley.
Kelley has a couple of punches blocked by Al Qarni.
Kelley misses with some punches.
Kelley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Al Qarni's elbow.
Al Qarni tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kelley tries to throw a body punch but Al Qarni avoids it by throwing Kelley back against the cage. #T1#
Al Qarni tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Al Qarni.
Kelley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kelley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Al Qarni has a couple of punches blocked by Kelley.
Kelley prevents a body shot from Al Qarni. #BC#
Al Qarni breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Al Qarni bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Al Qarni misses the jab.
Al Qarni lands a right hook to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Kelley 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Al Qarni throws a looping overhand right but Kelley ducks down to avoid it.
Kelley throws a big shot that misses.
Al Qarni moves away from the strike by Kelley.
Kelley scores with a head kick.
Kelley plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A combination from Kelley does no damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Al Qarni throws a jab but it's blocked by Kelley.
Al Qarni sets himself, and Kelley steps forward looking for the clinch! Al Qarni avoids it this time.#T2#
Al Qarni uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kelley.
A head kick by Al Qarni misses
enabling Kelley to counter with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kelley. Al Qarni does a little dance to reset his feet.
Liam Kelley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kelley looks to land a right hand but Al Qarni moved out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kelley!
Kelley plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kelley with a nice cross.#CL2#
Kelley clinches up with Al Qarni and pushes him back against the cage.
Al Qarni scores with a shoulder strike.
Al Qarni tries a body shot but Kelley blocks it.
Kelley throws a head punch that misses.
Al Qarni lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kelley.
Still in the clinch, Kelley scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice body punch from Kelley.
Kelley lands a right hand that snaps the head of Al Qarni backwards.
Al Qarni is working Kelley over against the cage.
Kelley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Kelley fails to land. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Al Qarni fails to land.
Kelley working aggressively here.
Al Qarni lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kelley works on Al Qarni's body with a couple of short punches.
Kelley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Al Qarni's elbow.
Al Qarni lands with a short shot to the head.
Al Qarni blocking some punches.
Kelley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kelley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Al Qarni.
Kelley throws a punch but it's blocked by Al Qarni.
Al Qarni tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kelley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Al Qarni backwards.
Kelley lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Al Qarni misses with a punch to the body.
Kelley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kelley creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kelley can't find room to land a body shot as Al Qarni controls the action.
Al Qarni tries to work over Kelley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kelley is working Al Qarni over against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kelley scores with a shoulder strike. #T4#
A right handed body shot lands from Kelley.
Al Qarni can't find room to land a body shot as Kelley controls the action.
Kelley struggles to land a body shot inside as Al Qarni controls his hands.
Kelley struggles to land a body shot inside as Al Qarni controls his hands.
Kelley lands a body shot in the clinch.
Al Qarni misses with a body punch.
Al Qarni blocks an uppercut.
Kelley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Al Qarni lands a shot to the body.
Al Qarni can't find room to land a body shot as Kelley controls the action.
Kelley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Al Qarni lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kelley or not.
Al Qarni blocks a body shot from Kelley.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Al Qarni creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Al Qarni swings wildly with an uppercut but Kelley uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Al Qarni misses with some punches.
Kelley has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Al Qarni seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kelley can turn it around.
Al Qarni lands an uppercut.
Kelley tries a body shot but Al Qarni blocks it.
Al Qarni blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Liam Kelley dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Kelley throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kelley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kelley paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A shot to the body from Al Qarni misses
and Kelley counters with a nice uppercut.
Kelley throws a poor cross that misses
and Kelley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kelley lands a leg kick that knocks Al Qarni off balance momentarily.
Al Qarni scores with a hook to the body. Kelley takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Al Qarni lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice cross by Al Qarni.
Kelley lands a jab to the head.
Kelley connects with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kelley misses with a hook. Al Qarni ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Al Qarni wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Al Qarni finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kelley swings for the body but Al Qarni moves out of range.
Kelley scores with a hook to the body. Al Qarni takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Al Qarni lands with a straight right. Kelley didn't see that one coming.#T1#
Al Qarni changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kelley cracks Al Qarni with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Liam Kelley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kelley takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Al Qarni keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Al Qarni throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kelley ducks under a wild hook from Al Qarni.
Kelley fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Al Qarni on the side of the head.
Al Qarni misses with an uppercut. Kelley saw that one coming.
Kelley tries to counter with a clinch but Al Qarni shakes him off and moves away.
Al Qarni misses the jab.
No joy there for Al Qarni, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kelley takes a swing at Al Qarni's ribcage but misses.
Kelley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Al Qarni to counter with a crisp jab.
Al Qarni uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kelley.
Al Qarni takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
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!
Kelley misses with a body kick.
Al Qarni doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T2#
Al Qarni's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kelley connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Al Qarni scrambles back to his feet.
Kelley throws a wild body kick that Al Qarni sees coming a mile off.
Al Qarni throws the kick towards the body but Kelley avoids it.
Kelley takes one to the chin there.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A right hand to the body from Kelley.
Kelley prevents a body shot from Al Qarni.
Kelley lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kelley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kelley tries to throw a body punch but Al Qarni avoids it by throwing Kelley back against the cage.
Kelley throws a punch but it's blocked by Al Qarni.
Kelley lands with a left to the head.
Al Qarni lands with a short shot to the head.
Kelley tries a body shot but Al Qarni blocks it.
Al Qarni digs a right hand underneath Kelley's ribcage. Kelley let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Liam Kelley seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kelley swings wildly with an uppercut but Al Qarni uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kelley struggles to land a body shot inside as Al Qarni controls his hands.
#T3#
Al Qarni working aggressively here.
Kelley lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Al Qarni or not.
Kelley can't find room to land a body shot as Al Qarni controls the action.
Kelley working aggressively here.
Kelley lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC#
Al Qarni pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A nice leg kick lands there from Al Qarni.
Kelley lands a high kick!
Kelley takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Al Qarni goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kelley misses the shot to the body.
Al Qarni takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Al Qarni throws a leg kick but Kelley sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kelley lands a leg kick that knocks Al Qarni off balance momentarily.
Al Qarni slips a jab from Kelley.
Al Qarni tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kelley sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Al Qarni somewhat.
Kelley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Al Qarni uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kelley.
Al Qarni swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kelley shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Al Qarni throws the left hand but Kelley avoids the punch easily.
Al Qarni misses with a lunging right hand
and Al Qarni takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Al Qarni scores with a head kick. Kelley tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kelley lands a nice looking kick to the body. Al Qarni takes a step back to recover.
Al Qarni misses with a hook. Kelley ducked under it nicely.
Kelley wants to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Al Qarni lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kelley circles away quickly and effectively.
Kelley getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Al Qarni uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kelley.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Liam Kelley will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kelley throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Al Qarni counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kelley works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kelley lands a nice looking kick to the body. Al Qarni takes a step back to recover.
Al Qarni is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Al Qarni misses the shot to the body.
Al Qarni looks to land a body kick but Kelley moved away.
Al Qarni swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Al Qarni tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kelley was well out of range. Poor timing from Al Qarni.
Kelley scores with a decent looking hook.
Kelley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick from Kelley lands but Al Qarni takes it in his stride.
Al Qarni avoids a kick to the body.
Al Qarni connects with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Al Qarni connects with a single shot there.
Al Qarni chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T1#
Al Qarni throws out a loose jab but Kelley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both fighters circling a little - Kelley finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Nice defenses there by Kelley.
A telegraphed right hand from Al Qarni misses the target.
Kelley tries to clinch but Al Qarni moves out of range.
Al Qarni swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kelley slips a straight right by Al Qarni.
A leg kick checked by Kelley.
Kelley misses with a body shot.
Al Qarni is looking to score with low kicks.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kelley.
Al Qarni displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kelley throws out the jab.
Al Qarni is looking to counter punch.
Kelley misses the jab.
A clash of legs there as Kelley blocks the low kick.
Al Qarni throws a right hand that misses
and Kelley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kelley throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Fahad Al Qarni has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Al Qarni throws a jab when Kelley was well out of range.
Kelley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Al Qarni manages to avoid it.
Kelley misses with a body kick.
Al Qarni dives in for a single leg takedown but Kelley sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kelley throws a shot from downtown. Al Qarni moves away and avoids it.
Kelley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Al Qarni sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Al Qarni throws a jab when Kelley was well out of range.
Kelley scores with a nice strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Al Qarni is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kelley.
Some wild striking there from Kelley.
Kelley throws a looping overhand right but Al Qarni ducks down to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Al Qarni misses the target.
Al Qarni uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kelley.
Al Qarni slips a jab from Kelley.
Al Qarni misses with a straight right.
Kelley thinks about the counter body kick.#T3#
Kelley connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kelley lands a nice looking body shot.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Al Qarni tries to throw a body punch but Kelley avoids it by throwing Al Qarni back against the cage.
Kelley misses with the head strike.
Al Qarni lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kelley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kelley swings wildly with an uppercut but Al Qarni uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kelley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short uppercut from Al Qarni.
Al Qarni scores with a shot to the side of Kelley's head.
Kelley throws a punch but it's blocked by Al Qarni.
Al Qarni scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kelley blocking some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Kelley.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kelley struggles to land a body shot inside as Al Qarni controls his hands.
#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kelley tries to work over Al Qarni's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right handed body shot lands from Al Qarni.
Kelley lands with a light punch inside.
Kelley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Al Qarnis head.
A short body shot lands from Al Qarni as the two fighters clinch.
Kelley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kelley struggles to land a body shot inside as Al Qarni controls his hands.
Kelley blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Al Qarni.
Kelley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kelley can't find room to land a body shot as Al Qarni controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Kelley fails to land.
Al Qarni lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Kelley.
Al Qarni misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Kelley - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kelley.
Kelley misses with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Kelley.
And that's the end of the fight!
Liam Kelley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kelley 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Liam Kelley!
Liam Kelley decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
AD390: Oya Ma Hakase
Date: Nov 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Nice uppercut there from Oppelaar.
Oppelaar takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Oppelaar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Al Qarni.
Oppelaar throws out a loose jab but Al Qarni uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oppelaar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Al Qarni sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Al Qarni is looking to counter punch.
Oppelaar bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Oppelaar lands with an overhand left.
Oppelaar shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Al Qarni sprawls well. Al Qarni wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Oppelaar gets slowly back to his feet.
Al Qarni misses with an uppercut.
Oppelaar misses with a straight right.
A quick step to the side and Al Qarni tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oppelaar throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Al Qarni makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Oppelaar 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Al Qarni looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oppelaar 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.
Al Qarni throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Oppelaar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Al Qarni avoids the head kick by Oppelaar.
Al Qarni scores with a jab.
Oppelaar dips to his left and cracks Al Qarni with an uppercut!
A head kick from Al Qarni lands but Oppelaar takes it in his stride. #CUT#
It looks like Dennis Oppelaar has been cut.
Oppelaar moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Al Qarni with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Oppelaar throws a poor cross that misses
and Al Qarni counters with a nice uppercut.
Al Qarni tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Al Qarni misses with a straight left.
Al Qarni misses with a body shot.
Oppelaar shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Al Qarni as he jumps to the side.
Al Qarni staying out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from Al Qarni on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Oppelaar misses with an attempted mid kick.
Al Qarni jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Oppelaar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Al Qarni manages to avoid it.
Oppelaar shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Al Qarni defends it nicely.
Fahad Al Qarni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dennis Oppelaar.
Al Qarni cracks Oppelaar with a right hand to the side of the head.
Oppelaar throws a head kick but Al Qarni moves out of range.
Good exchange - Al Qarni coming out on top.#ROC#
Oppelaar is rocked!#T2#
Al Qarni drops Oppelaar with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Oppelaar! Al Qarni dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fahad Al Qarni!
Our winner, Fahad Al Qarni, 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.
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Event:
AD384: Mafia
Date: Oct 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Some bone on bone action there as Al Qarni checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Al Qarni slips a jab from Union.
Al Qarni keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Union takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Al Qarni missing with a left hand there. Union was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Al Qarni looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Al Qarni moves into range and clinches up with Union.
A short right from Al Qarni.
Union tries a body shot but Al Qarni blocks it.
Al Qarni blocks an uppercut.
Al Qarni misses with a short punch on the inside.
Al Qarni lands a shoulder strike.
Al Qarni misses with a punch on the inside.
Al Qarni working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Union misses with the head strike.
Al Qarni fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Union misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Union breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Al Qarni misses with a right hand
letting Union counter with a right hand.
Al Qarni throws a hook but Union blocks it.
Union misses with a low kick.
#T1#
Nice defenses there by Union.
Union ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Al Qarni moves away.
Al Qarni slips a jab from Union.
Al Qarni jabs Union right on the nose. Union blinks but takes it well.
Union lands a jab to the head.
Union looks to land a combination but Al Qarni avoids it well.
Al Qarni fails to land with a series of punches.
Bregan Union is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Al Qarni sizes up Union with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Al Qarni scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Al Qarni fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Union is out of range.
Al Qarni throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Al Qarni ducks under a wild hook from Union.
Al Qarni fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Union manages to avoid it.
Union takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT#
It looks like Bregan Union has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Al Qarni throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Union misses with a body shot.
Al Qarni throws a body punch but Union moves out of range. #T2##KD2#
Oooooh!!! Union has knocked Al Qarni down with a huge combo! Union steps away and waves a wobbly Al Qarni back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Al Qarni uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Union.
Union has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Al Qarni.
A punch combination from Union misses.
Al Qarni has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Al Qarni there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL#
Al Qarni has closed the distance and engaged Union in a clinch.
#BC#
Al Qarni's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Al Qarni walks into a straight right hand from Union.
Union swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Al Qarni jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Al Qarni lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Al Qarni lands a nice leg kick that just misses Union's sensitive parts.
Union swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Union lands the left hand.#KD2#
Union drops Al Qarni with a beautiful combination! Al Qarni stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Union is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Al Qarni is rocked!
Union throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Al Qarni wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Oh Al Qarni is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Union throws a right hand that misses
and Al Qarni counters with a nice uppercut.
Al Qarni seems to have got his legs back now.
Union takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Union tries to clinch but Al Qarni is having none of it.
Al Qarni throws a leg kick that is checked
and Union counters with a stiff right hand.
Union staying out of range there.
Union looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Al Qarni throws a right hand that misses
and Union cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Union slips under a jab from Al Qarni.
Union looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Union slips under a jab.
Union moves into range and connects with a jab.
Union is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Al Qarni had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A clash of legs there as Al Qarni blocks the low kick.
Al Qarni connects with a leg kick. Union looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #KD2#
Union lands a big right hand that sends Al Qarni crashing to the mat! Union stays standing though and waves Al Qarni back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Union thows a left - swing and a miss!
Union throws a nice looking combination but Al Qarni bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Union throws a lazy right hand but Al Qarni sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Union connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Al Qarni momentarily.
#T4#
Al Qarni lands a really nice looking cross but Union seems unphased.
Union uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Al Qarni.
Union lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Al Qarni just misses with a punch to the body.
Union blocks a head kick by Al Qarni.
#TD#
Al Qarni darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Union is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Al Qarni is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Union trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bregan Union dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bregan Union's cut.
That's time! Al Qarni's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Union moves out of range of the leg kick from Al Qarni.
Union looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Union showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Al Qarni.
A little jabbing left from Union on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A head kick misses from Al Qarni.
Al Qarni connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Al Qarni's corner calls for a 1-2. Al Qarni obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Union throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Al Qarni sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Union is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Al Qarni.
Fahad Al Qarni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Al Qarni misses the target.
Union unleashes a big counter combination but Al Qarni bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Union throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Al Qarni on the side of the head.
Union gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#TD#
Al Qarni drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Al Qarni tries to free his leg and advance position but Union is retaining full guard.
Union keeping moving, preventing Al Qarni from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Al Qarni drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Al Qarni jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1##SUB#
Al Qarni is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Union is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Union has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Al Qarni looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Union connects with a couple of short punches.
Union postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Al Qarni 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.
Union in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Union wants to control from the top but Al Qarni keeps moving.
Al Qarni looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2##SUB#
Al Qarni looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Union trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Qarni is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Al Qarni is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Union defends well.
Al Qarni looking to control.
Union trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Al Qarni is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Al Qarni bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Union's guard. #REVR#
Al Qarni tries to free his leg and advance position but Union is retaining full guard.
Al Qarni wants to control from the top but Union keeps moving. #SUB#
Al Qarni drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Union dives on top into guard.#REVB##T3#
Union postures up in Al Qarni's guard and throws a big left but Al Qarni blocks it.
Fahad Al Qarni overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Al Qarni controls Union momentarily but Union frees himself.
Union stopping the sweep attempt from Al Qarni.
Union postures up.
#SUB#
Al Qarni is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Union stopping the sweep attempt from Al Qarni.
Union trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Qarni is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Al Qarni is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Union avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Union is working Al Qarni over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Al Qarni isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Union stacks Al Qarni on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Union!
Al Qarni tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Union wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Al Qarni manages to work his way to half guard, despite Union's best efforts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fahad Al Qarni dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bregan Union's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Al Qarni lands a leg kick that knocks Union off balance momentarily.
Al Qarni's jab looks to have found its range, popping Union under the eye.
Al Qarni misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bregan Union seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Union misses with an uppercut.
Al Qarni throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Union misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Union.
Al Qarni scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Union misses with an uppercut. #TD#
Al Qarni closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Union did well to prevent Al Qarni getting side control.#ES2#
Union makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Union ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Al Qarni moves away.
Union works Al Qarni's body with a nice hook.
Union misses with a lunging right hand
and Al Qarni counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Union slips under a jab from Al Qarni.
Union thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Al Qarni missing with a left hand there. Union was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Union slips under a jab.
Union lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Al Qarni at a distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Al Qarni.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Al Qarni moves out of range as Union strikes.
Union will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Union throws a lazy head kick
and Al Qarni makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A slow jab from Al Qarni misses its intended target.
Union throws a right and a left that Al Qarni avoids nicely.
Union takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Union throws a low kick but it's checked well by Al Qarni.
Al Qarni looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Union throws a right and a left that both miss.
Al Qarni misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T2#
Al Qarni checks the leg kick nicely there.
Al Qarni lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Al Qarni throws a head kick that half lands.
A jab from Al Qarni misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A jab from Union does it's job there.
Union scores with a jab.
Al Qarni takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Al Qarni pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Union turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Union tries to score with a low kick but Al Qarni moves his leg out of the way.
Union checks the leg kick.
Al Qarni misses with a hook to the body
enabling Union to counter with a crisp jab.
Al Qarni throws the left hand but Union avoids the punch easily.
Al Qarni defending well as Union loads up on a big left hand.
Al Qarni tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Union connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Union throws a shot to the body.
#T3#
Al Qarni waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Union.
Al Qarni fails with the takedown
and Union counters with a right hand to the body.
Al Qarni walks straight into a right hand from Union - that's dropped him! Union jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Al Qarni from any more punishment! Al Qarni complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Bregan Union!
During a confident post fight interview, Bregan Union thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
AD379: The Dance of Dragons
Date: Sep 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Alvarez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Al Qarni falls off balance throwing a combination
and Alvarez counters with a left to the body.
Alvarez ducks right into an uppercut from Al Qarni.
Alvarez throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Al Qarni's head.
Jab, jab by Al Qarni - just one landing.
Alvarez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Al Qarni shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Alvarez as he avoids it easily.
Al Qarni blocks a leg kick.
Al Qarni throws a leg kick which misses Alvarez's front leg but catches the back leg as Alvarez tries to avoid it.
Al Qarni tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alvarez was well out of range. Poor timing from Al Qarni.
Alvarez misses with a kick to the body.
Alvarez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alvarez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Alvarez misses with a straight right.
Alvarez tries to work over Al Qarni's front leg with a kick but Al Qarni checks it.
Al Qarni lands a nice shot to the body.
Carlo Alvarez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Al Qarni is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Alvarez tries a head kick but it misses.
A little feinted left hand from Al Qarni on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Alvarez misses with a hook. Al Qarni ducked under it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Al Qarni on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Al Qarni connects with a leg kick. Alvarez looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Al Qarni misses with a hook.
Alvarez counters with a body kick.
Alvarez will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Al Qarni throws the left hand but Alvarez avoids the punch easily.
A big left from Alvarez misses.
Fahad Al Qarni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alvarez misses with an uppercut. Al Qarni saw that one coming.
A swing and a miss from Alvarez.
Al Qarni takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Alvarez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Al Qarni.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Alvarez - that will leave a mark!
Alvarez needs to keep his hands up - Al Qarni had a free shot at his head there.#T2#
Al Qarni lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Al Qarni takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Alvarez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Al Qarni lunges at Alvarez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Alvarez's hand.
Alvarez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Al Qarni.
Alvarez tries to land a leg kick but Al Qarni saw it coming and moves away.
Al Qarni connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Al Qarni takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Alvarez throws a sloppy head kick and Al Qarni moves out of range easily.
Al Qarni is looking to counter punch.
Al Qarni keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Donk. Al Qarni catches Alvarez right on the button with a cross.
Alvarez throws a body kick that misses
enabling Al Qarni to counter with a crisp jab.
Al Qarni takes a swing at Alvarez's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Alvarez is looking to slow Al Qarni down with leg kicks.
Alvarez connects with a body shot that sends Al Qarni's belly button to the back.
Alvarez is looking to land body kicks.
Alvarez throws a leg kick
enabling Al Qarni to counter with a crisp jab.
Al Qarni scores with a nice strike.
Al Qarni shoots in looking for a takedown. Alvarez tries to sprawl out of it but Al Qarni keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Alvarez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Al Qarni slips under a jab from Alvarez.
Al Qarni throws a leg kick but Alvarez checks it.
Alvarez steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Alvarez avoids the head kick by Al Qarni.
Alvarez throws out a counter right but Al Qarni avoids it with no problem.
Al Qarni lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Al Qarni pivots, looking for a leg kick but Alvarez is out of range and Al Qarni settles back down.
Alvarez flicks out a counter leg kick but Al Qarni steps away.
Alvarez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T4#
Nice defenses there by Alvarez.
Alvarez misses with a looping left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alvarez feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Al Qarni's calf.
Alvarez blocks a low kick nicely.
Al Qarni ducks under a wild hook from Alvarez.
Alvarez lands a nice looking body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Alvarez.
Al Qarni lands a head kick. Alvarez smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Some bone on bone action there as Alvarez checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Alvarez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alvarez throws a chopping leg kick but Al Qarni manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Alvarez misses with a leg kick
and Alvarez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Al Qarni displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alvarez throws out the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Carlo Alvarez will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Good shot there by Al Qarni.
Al Qarni misses with a right hand
and Alvarez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Al Qarni moves away from the strike by Alvarez.
Alvarez looks to land a combination but Al Qarni avoids it well.
Al Qarni takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Al Qarni thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alvarez appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Al Qarni.
Al Qarni scores with a nice head shot.
Al Qarni sizes up Alvarez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Al Qarni throws a head kick that Alvarez semi-blocks.
Alvarez misses with a body shot.
Alvarez moves out of range of the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Al Qarni smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Alvarez lands with an overhand left.#T1#
Alvarez misses with an attempted mid kick.
It looked like Al Qarni wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Alvarez throws a jab when Al Qarni was well out of range.
Al Qarni jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Alvarez 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.
Al Qarni lands with a nice body punch.
Al Qarni scores with the left hand. Alvarez knows he should have avoided that one.
Al Qarni throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Al Qarni lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Alvarez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alvarez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Alvarez 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.
Alvarez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A slow jab from Al Qarni misses its intended target.
Alvarez tries a quick counter leg kick but Al Qarni is wise to it.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alvarez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Alvarez swings for the body but Al Qarni moves out of range.
Al Qarni tried to counter with a leg kick but Alvarez avoided it.
Alvarez needs to keep his hands up - Al Qarni had a free shot at his head there.
Alvarez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Al Qarni misses with a head kick.
Alvarez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Al Qarni is trying hard to land a takedown here. Alvarez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Al Qarni is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Alvarez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Al Qarni.
Alvarez looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Al Qarni shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Alvarez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Al Qarni throws a lazy right hand but Alvarez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A head kick misses from Al Qarni.
Alvarez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Al Qarni lands a two punch combo.
#T3#
Al Qarni turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Alvarez throws a wild body kick that Al Qarni sees coming a mile off.
Al Qarni lands a head kick!
Alvarez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alvarez takes a kick to the side of the head.
Al Qarni misses with a head kick.
Al Qarni uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alvarez.
Al Qarni seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Al Qarni misses with an uppercut. Alvarez saw that one coming.
A slow jab from Alvarez misses its intended target.
Al Qarni was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Al Qarni scores with a jab to the jaw.
Alvarez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Alvarez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Al Qarni at a distance.
Alvarez throws a sloppy head kick and Al Qarni moves out of range easily. #T4#
Alvarez tries a low kick but Al Qarni avoids it.
Al Qarni throwing a counter right hand but Alvarez manages to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alvarez misses with a low kick.
Al Qarni wants to clinch.
Alvarez only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Alvarez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Alvarez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice defenses there by Alvarez.
Alvarez moves out of range of the strikes.
A shot to the liver by Al Qarni. Beautiful body shot.
Alvarez scores with a sloppy right hand. Al Qarni should have avoided that one.
Alvarez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Al Qarni.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fahad Al Qarni dominated that second round.
That's time! Al Qarni's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Al Qarni or perhaps it was just good defense by Alvarez, which made it look bad.
Al Qarni fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Alvarez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Alvarez throws a sloppy head kick and Al Qarni moves out of range easily.
Alvarez throws a front kick aimed at Al Qarni's knee but Al Qarni avoids it well.
Al Qarni walks into a jab.
Al Qarni fails to land with a series of punches.
Alvarez throws a leg kick but Al Qarni sees it coming and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Al Qarni to score with a decent uppercut.
Alvarez tries a head kick but it misses.
Al Qarni lands a really nice looking cross but Alvarez seems unphased.
Al Qarni misses with a straight right.
Al Qarni misses with a head kick.
#T1#
Al Qarni pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Alvarez looks to land a right hand but Al Qarni moved out of range.
Alvarez looks to land a combination but Al Qarni avoids it well.
Al Qarni moves out of range of the body kick from Alvarez.
Alvarez throws a leg kick but Al Qarni sees it coming and moves out of range.
Al Qarni misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alvarez is trying to counter with his kicks.
Alvarez throws a predictable looking body shot
and Al Qarni connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Al Qarni scoring well with a low kick there.
Alvarez slips under a jab.
Alvarez was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Good work by Al Qarni as he checks the leg kick.
Al Qarni blocks a low kick nicely.
Al Qarni throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Alvarez's head.#T2#
Nice defenses there by Alvarez.
Al Qarni has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Alvarez.
Nice cross by Al Qarni.
Al Qarni lands with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Al Qarni throws out a loose jab but Alvarez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Al Qarni doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Al Qarni stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Alvarez.
Al Qarni misses with a straight right.
Al Qarni throws a looping overhand right but Alvarez ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alvarez. Al Qarni does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alvarez moves out of range of the leg kick from Al Qarni.
Alvarez attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Al Qarni swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Al Qarni misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T3#
Al Qarni shoots in for a takedown but Alvarez shows good takedown defense.
Al Qarni throws a poor cross that misses
and Alvarez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Al Qarni swings widly with a right hand
and Alvarez counters with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Al Qarni misses with a straight left.
A little jabbing left from Alvarez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fahad Al Qarni is winning the standup battle so far.
Alvarez tries a head kick but it misses.
Alvarez lands the left hand.
Al Qarni uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alvarez.
Alvarez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alvarez scoring well with a low kick there.
Alvarez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Al Qarni looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Al Qarni throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Alvarez lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T4#
Alvarez blocks a leg kick.
Al Qarni scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alvarez swings away with a body shot that misses
and Al Qarni counters with a nice uppercut.
Al Qarni rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Al Qarni takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alvarez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Al Qarni moves out of range as Alvarez throws a body kick.
Alvarez misses with a kick to the body.
Al Qarni throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Alvarez counter with a right hand.
Alvarez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Al Qarni misses with a right hand
and Alvarez counters with a stiff right hand.
Alvarez is looking to score with low kicks.
Al Qarni half committed to a counter leg kick.
Alvarez misses with a hook
and Al Qarni connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alvarez throws a head kick but Al Qarni moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carlo Alvarez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Alvarez 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Carlo Alvarez!
Carlo Alvarez decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
AD375: Dark Wings, Dark Words
Date: Sep 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Some wild striking there from Al Qarni.
Ruutu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ruutu blocks a jab.
Al Qarni looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Al Qarni throws a sloppy head kick
and Ruutu counters with a straight right hand.
Al Qarni throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ruutu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Al Qarni.
Al Qarni throws a jab but it's blocked by Ruutu.
Al Qarni takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Al Qarni throws a jab but it's blocked by Ruutu.
A little jabbing left from Ruutu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruutu throws a right hand that Al Qarni ducks under and follows up with a left that Al Qarni also avoids with ease.
Al Qarni appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Al Qarni throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ruutu avoids the body shot from Al Qarni.
Ruutu takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ruutu with a hook.#T1#
Ruutu throws a poor cross that misses
and Al Qarni counters with a stiff right hand.
Ruutu misses with a looping left.
It looked like Al Qarni was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ruutu.
Al Qarni throws a combination that misses #KD2#
and Ruutu counters with a crisp one two that drops Al Qarni! Ruutu thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Al Qarni to his feet! Al Qarni is in big trouble!
Al Qarni throws a big shot that misses.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Al Qarni.
Al Qarni trying to control the action but Ruutu is working from the bottom.
Ruutu gets back to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Al Qarni is working for a kimura but Ruutu is defending it quite comfortably.
#T2#
Ruutu trying to control here.
#SUB#
Al Qarni looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Al Qarni is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ruutu defends it well.
Ruutu is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Ruutu punching from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Al Qarni is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ruutu sees it coming and defends easily.
Al Qarni slips a nice elbow through Ruutu's hands, connecting with Ruutu's forehead.#SUB#
Al Qarni is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Al Qarni is looking for a kimura but Ruutu is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Al Qarni to get the leverage.
Ruutu tries to roll over but Al Qarni keeps him under control.
Ruutu trying to control here.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ruutu is trying to control but Al Qarni passes into side control!
#SUB#
Al Qarni tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Al Qarni has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ruutu tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Al Qarni tries to advance to mount but Ruutu denies him.
Al Qarni wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ruutu keeps working.
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 Fahad Al Qarni will probably get the nod.
That's time! Al Qarni's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Ruutu avoids the head kick by Al Qarni.
Al Qarni gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Ruutu to counter with a crisp jab.
Al Qarni defending well as Ruutu loads up on a big left hand.
Fahad Al Qarni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Al Qarni, as that shot connected.
Al Qarni slips a jab from Ruutu.
Ruutu slips under a jab.
Good exchange - Al Qarni coming out on top.
Ruutu misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruutu lands a jab.
Jakke Ruutu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ruutu tries to clinch but Al Qarni is having none of it. #T1#
Al Qarni catches Ruutu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ruutu throws a poor cross that misses
and Al Qarni cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ruutu throws a looping overhand right but Al Qarni ducks down to avoid it.
Al Qarni misses with an uppercut.
Ruutu lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Al Qarni takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Al Qarni. #SUB#
Al Qarni is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ruutu knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sloppy strikes there by Al Qarni.#T2#
Al Qarni wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ruutu keeps working.
Ruutu manages to work his way to half guard, despite Al Qarni's best efforts.
Al Qarni prevents Ruutu from improving his position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ruutu trying to control here.
#SUB#
Al Qarni is working for a kimura but Ruutu is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Al Qarni is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ruutu defends it well. #T3#
Al Qarni throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Al Qarni is trying for a kimura here. Ruutu looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Al Qarni wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Fahad Al Qarni!
Fahad Al Qarni thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
AD370: The North Remembers
Date: Aug 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Al Qarni misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bailey Sr. takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Al Qarni throws a sloppy head kick and Bailey Sr. moves out of range easily.
Bailey Sr. lands a slapping body shot.
Al Qarni connects with a body shot.#TD#
Bailey Sr. shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Al Qarni is trying to defend but Bailey Sr. finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Al Qarni wants to get back to full guard.
Al Qarni has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bailey Sr. has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Bailey Sr. is thwarting Al Qarni's attempts to control the position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bailey Sr. connects with a nice short shot to Al Qarni's temple. #SUB#
Bailey Sr. is trying to work for a kimura but Al Qarni is defending well.
Bailey Sr. takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Al Qarni is trying to get back to full guard.#T1##SUB#
Bailey Sr. is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Al Qarni sees it coming and defends easily.
Al Qarni trying to control from the bottom.
Al Qarni is controlling Bailey Sr.'s position as best he can from this difficult position.
Al Qarni is refusing to be controlled, as Bailey Sr. sits in half guard.
Al Qarni is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Al Qarni looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Al Qarni looking for submissions off his back.
Bailey Sr. working Al Qarni over with strikes. #T2#
Bailey Sr. working over Al Qarni with some ground and pound. Al Qarni looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Al Qarni taking some punishment here, with Bailey Sr. in his half guard. #SUB#
Bailey Sr. is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Bailey Sr. is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Al Qarni has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bailey Sr. lands strikes from half guard.
Al Qarni is looking to improve his position.
Bailey Sr. scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bailey Sr. looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Al Qarni with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bailey Sr. slips a nice elbow through Al Qarni's hands, connecting with Al Qarni's forehead.#SUB#
Bailey Sr. is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Al Qarni doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bailey Sr..
Al Qarni is refusing to be controlled, as Bailey Sr. sits in half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Al Qarni has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Bailey Sr. escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Bailey Sr.!
Al Qarni is trying to get back to half guard.
Al Qarni takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Al Qarni manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB#
Bailey Sr. is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Al Qarni pulls his head out easily.
Bailey Sr. tries to get to full guard but Al Qarni has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Al Qarni is working for a kimura but Bailey Sr. is defending it quite comfortably.
#T4#
Bailey Sr. trying to hold on to Al Qarni's head to control him but Al Qarni postures up.
#SUB2#
Al Qarni is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bailey Sr. doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Al Qarni.
Al Qarni wants to take a breather but Bailey Sr. is having none of it.
Al Qarni prevents Bailey Sr. from improving his position.
Al Qarni is thwarting Bailey Sr.'s attempts to control the position.
Bailey Sr. tries to get to full guard but Al Qarni has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kordell Bailey Sr. dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Al Qarni misses with a lunging right hand
and Bailey Sr. connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bailey Sr. throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fahad Al Qarni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice inside leg kick there by Al Qarni. That's going to slow Bailey Sr. down.
Al Qarni dodges the punch combination from Bailey Sr..
It seemed like Al Qarni was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bailey Sr. misses with a looping right.
Al Qarni has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Al Qarni throws a hook but Bailey Sr. avoids it easily.
Al Qarni throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bailey Sr. loads up on a big right hand but Al Qarni slips the punch.
Al Qarni connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bailey Sr.. Bailey Sr. circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bailey Sr. fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Al Qarni manages to avoid it.
Bailey Sr. tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Al Qarni was well out of range. Poor timing from Bailey Sr..
Bailey Sr. swings for the body but Al Qarni moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Al Qarni.
Bailey Sr. is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Al Qarni can do to turn this around?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bailey Sr. looks to land a right hand but Al Qarni moved out of range.#T1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Al Qarni.
Al Qarni misses with a hook.
Al Qarni just misses with a punch to the body.
Al Qarni will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Al Qarni moves forwards but Bailey Sr. connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Al Qarni throws a low kick but Bailey Sr. avoids it.
Bailey Sr. blocks a head kick by Al Qarni.
Bailey Sr. moves forwards but Al Qarni connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Al Qarni tries a head kick but it misses.
Al Qarni walks into a left hand.
Al Qarni swings widly with a right hand
and Bailey Sr. cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bailey Sr..
Kordell Bailey Sr. overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bailey Sr. tries to move to mount but Al Qarni blocks the move with his legs.
Al Qarni tries to improve position but can't.
Al Qarni gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Al Qarni on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bailey Sr. scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Al Qarni is looking for a sweep. Bailey Sr. is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Al Qarni is trying to control but can't.
Still in half guard, Bailey Sr. seems content to control.
Bailey Sr. is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Al Qarni moves into full guard.
Bailey Sr. trying to control but Al Qarni is working from the bottom. #T3#
Bailey Sr. is in close to Al Qarni's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bailey Sr. cracks Al Qarni with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Al Qarni working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bailey Sr. doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bailey Sr. manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bailey Sr. trying to control but Al Qarni is working from the bottom.
Bailey Sr. slips nicely into half guard.
Al Qarni is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bailey Sr. wants to lay and pray for a moment but Al Qarni keeps working.
Ground and pound from Bailey Sr.. #T4##SUB2#
Al Qarni looking for submissions off his back.
Al Qarni is staying active underneath Bailey Sr., who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Al Qarni looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bailey Sr. works his way into full mount!
Al Qarni in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Al Qarni is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The referee warns Al Qarni that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Al Qarni can't escape the position.
Bailey Sr. connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bailey Sr. tries to control but Al Qarni wriggling away.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Bailey Sr. with good strikes from the mount here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kordell Bailey Sr. dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Al Qarni throws a jab but it's blocked by Bailey Sr..
Al Qarni misses with an uppercut. Bailey Sr. saw that one coming.
Al Qarni lands a right hook to the body.
Bailey Sr. tries to close the distance and clinch but Al Qarni swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bailey Sr. moves away from the strike by Al Qarni.
Al Qarni displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bailey Sr. throws out the jab.
Bailey Sr. misses with a jab to the body
and Al Qarni counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Al Qarni misses with a double jab.
The fighters circling - Bailey Sr. throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bailey Sr. throws a body punch but Al Qarni moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bailey Sr. swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Al Qarni counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bailey Sr. takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Al Qarni swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bailey Sr. cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bailey Sr. missing with a left hand there. Al Qarni was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Al Qarni takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fahad Al Qarni seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Bailey Sr. drops his hands momentarily and Al Qarni takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Al Qarni throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bailey Sr. sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bailey Sr. misses with a takedown attempt - Al Qarni sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Al Qarni clobbers Bailey Sr. with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A telegraphed right hand from Al Qarni misses the target.
Bailey Sr. takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bailey Sr. connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Al Qarni fails in his attempt to clinch.
Al Qarni throws a series of punches but Bailey Sr. avoids them all with ease.
Al Qarni looks to land a left hand but Bailey Sr. moved out of range nicely.
Bailey Sr. connects with a crisp jab.
Al Qarni takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#T2##TD#
Bailey Sr. drives through with a takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Al Qarni has an active guard here but Bailey Sr. has managed to pass into half guard.
Bailey Sr. performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Al Qarni works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bailey Sr. passes into half guard.
Bailey Sr. wants to lay and pray for a moment but Al Qarni keeps working.
Al Qarni is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bailey Sr.'s legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bailey Sr.'s back!
Bailey Sr. is in bad spot here.
Bailey Sr. is working hard here to advance position.#T3##SUB2#
Bailey Sr. defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Al Qarni keeps control of the position as Bailey Sr. tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Al Qarni has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Bailey Sr. has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB2#
Al Qarni is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Bailey Sr. looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Bailey Sr. rolls, trying to escape but Al Qarni keeps control of the position.
#T4#
Al Qarni is trying to stick to Bailey Sr.'s back but Bailey Sr. is turning into Al Qarni. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Al Qarni's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Bailey Sr..
Bailey Sr. stands up over Al Qarni, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Al Qarni looking for a sweep. Not yet Al Qarni, not yet. #SUB2#
Bailey Sr. avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bailey Sr. landing some decent shots from guard.
Bailey Sr. not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bailey Sr. scoring with some ground and pound.
Bailey Sr. is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bailey Sr. content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bailey Sr. makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bailey Sr. content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Fahad Al Qarni just about did enough to take it.
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.
#R4#
Al Qarni lands with a hook. Bailey Sr. tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Al Qarni fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bailey Sr. on the side of the head.
Al Qarni looks to land a right hand but Bailey Sr. moved out of range.
Al Qarni moves out of range of the strikes.
Al Qarni ducks under a wild hook from Bailey Sr..
Al Qarni swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bailey Sr. connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bailey Sr. closes this distance looking for a takedown but Al Qarni circles away.
Al Qarni stuffs the takedown attempt from Bailey Sr.. Bailey Sr. gets slowly back to his feet.
Bailey Sr. uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Al Qarni.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Qarni swings widly with a right hand
letting Bailey Sr. counter with a right hand.
Al Qarni lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bailey Sr. looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Al Qarni misses with a hook.#T1#
Al Qarni uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bailey Sr..
Al Qarni avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bailey Sr. throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bailey Sr. uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Al Qarni.
It looked like Bailey Sr. wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bailey Sr. stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Al Qarni with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Al Qarni is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bailey Sr..
Bailey Sr. swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Al Qarni connects with a crisp jab.
Al Qarni connects with a looping right hand.
Al Qarni dips to his left and cracks Bailey Sr. with an uppercut!
Bailey Sr. looks to score with a jab to the body but Al Qarni is just out of range.
Bailey Sr. waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Al Qarni.
Bailey Sr. comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Al Qarni takes a swing at Bailey Sr.'s ribcage but misses. #T2#
Bailey Sr. has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Al Qarni finds it's way round the side to connect with Bailey Sr.'s head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Al Qarni steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bailey Sr..
A swing and a miss from Al Qarni.
Al Qarni throws the left hand but Bailey Sr. avoids the punch easily.
Al Qarni lands an overhand right.
Al Qarni throws a lazy uppercut
and Al Qarni takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bailey Sr. connects with the punch.
Bailey Sr. lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL2#
Al Qarni instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Al Qarni manages to break the clinch.
Bailey Sr. misses with a body shot.
Al Qarni misses with an uppercut
and Bailey Sr. connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bailey Sr. jabs Al Qarni to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T3#
Al Qarni misses with a right hand
and Al Qarni takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bailey Sr. keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Al Qarni.
Bailey Sr. ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Al Qarni moves away.
Al Qarni takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short uppercut from Al Qarni.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Al Qarni.
Al Qarni misses with a punch to the body.
Bailey Sr. has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bailey Sr. is trying to maintain a safe position but Al Qarni gets an underhook and turns Bailey Sr. into the cage.
Al Qarni misses with a short punch on the inside.
Al Qarni lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bailey Sr. fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Al Qarni throws a head punch that misses.
Bailey Sr. struggles to land a body shot inside as Al Qarni controls his hands.
#T4#
Bailey Sr. is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bailey Sr. drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Al Qarni gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kordell Bailey Sr.. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bailey Sr. lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Al Qarni backwards.
Al Qarni gets underhooks to prevent Bailey Sr.'s takedown attempt.
A head punch on the inside from Al Qarni fails to land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Al Qarni breaks from the clinch.
Al Qarni throws a low kick but Bailey Sr. avoids it.
Bailey Sr. misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Al Qarni.
Al Qarni looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bailey Sr. throws a jab when Al Qarni was well out of range.
Al Qarni pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bailey Sr. blocks a head kick by Al Qarni.
Al Qarni throws a lazy uppercut
and Bailey Sr. counters with a nice body shot.
Bailey Sr. misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Fahad Al Qarni will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R5#
Bailey Sr. just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Al Qarni misses.
Bailey Sr. scores with a nice head shot.
Al Qarni lands a nice shot to the body.
Al Qarni slips a straight right by Bailey Sr..
Bailey Sr. fails to land the takedown.
Al Qarni avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bailey Sr..
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bailey Sr. slips a jab and a cross from Al Qarni.
Al Qarni misses with a head kick.
It looked like Bailey Sr. wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Al Qarni tries to clinch but Bailey Sr. moves away
and Bailey Sr. counters with a straight right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bailey Sr., as that shot connected.
Bailey Sr. fails with the takedown
and Al Qarni connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Al Qarni fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Al Qarni throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Bailey Sr. counter with a right hand.
Al Qarni rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bailey Sr. connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bailey Sr. fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Al Qarni avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kordell Bailey Sr.. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bailey Sr. fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bailey Sr. throws a body punch but Al Qarni moves out of range.
Bailey Sr. tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Al Qarni was well out of range. Poor timing from Bailey Sr..
Bailey Sr. fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Al Qarni fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Al Qarni throws an off balance right hand
and Bailey Sr. makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Al Qarni gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Al Qarni has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Al Qarni blocks a jab.
Nice shot by Al Qarni.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bailey Sr. swings for the body but Al Qarni moves out of range.
Bailey Sr. is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Al Qarni.
Bailey Sr. lands with a straight right. Al Qarni didn't see that one coming.
Al Qarni lands a nice hook to Bailey Sr.'s body. Bailey Sr. takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice shot by Bailey Sr..
Al Qarni shoots and misses
and Bailey Sr. cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bailey Sr. falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bailey Sr. takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Al Qarni throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bailey Sr. sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A lazy left from Bailey Sr. finds it's target.
Al Qarni comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A low kick from Al Qarni is predictable there #TD#
and Bailey Sr. counters with a takedown into side control.
Bailey Sr. connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Al Qarni some visible discomfort.
Al Qarni is not content to let Bailey Sr. control the position.
Bailey Sr. looks up at the clock and then as Al Qarni takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Bailey Sr. smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#SUB#
Bailey Sr. tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Al Qarni's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
A control attempt from Al Qarni but he's now mounted!
Bailey Sr. lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Al Qarni is in a horrible position here. Bailey Sr. smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Bailey Sr. is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Al Qarni can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Al Qarni keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bailey Sr. landing shots from mount. #ROC#
Al Qarni is rocked!
Bailey Sr. lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Al Qarni is still in real trouble! Can Bailey Sr. finish him?
Al Qarni is working to get back to half guard.
A big strike lands for Bailey Sr.! That's really hurt Al Qarni and he's turned his back - Bailey Sr. keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Bailey Sr. jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kordell Bailey Sr.!
Kordell Bailey Sr. retains his welterweight title!
Kordell Bailey Sr. made sure to mention his sponsor, KnockOut in his post fight interview.
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Event:
TWGC 12 (185lbs, D1): Finals - Round 3
Date: Jul 25, 2016 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Brick Tamland and Fahad Al Qarni. The crowd seem to be enjoying Al Qarni's choice of entrance music: Hells Bells. Brick Tamland is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Brick Tamland! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Fahad Al Qarni!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Bruno Lombardi and Chad Campbell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Tamland shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Al Qarni sprawls well. Al Qarni wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tamland gets slowly back to his feet.
Al Qarni drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tamland defends it well.
Al Qarni shoots in for a takedown but Tamland shows good takedown defense.
Tamland looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Al Qarni! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Tamland (4) vs (0) Al Qarni
Al Qarni is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Al Qarni manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Tamland wants to free his trapped foot but Al Qarni is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Al Qarni is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tamland not doing much here.
Tamland is trying to control the action in half guard but Al Qarni is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tamland content to control rather than advance.
Tamland is looking to advance position but Al Qarni won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni wants to improve his position but Tamland is controlling well.
Tamland is controlling the pace.
Al Qarni tries to roll over but Tamland keeps him under control.
Tamland definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni gets back to full guard.
Tamland trying to control but Al Qarni is working from the bottom.
Al Qarni working a defensive guard but Tamland passes into half guard.
Al Qarni wants to get back to full guard.
Al Qarni keeps trying to improve his position.
Tamland is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tamland passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Al Qarni! Score +3 for passing guard: Tamland (7) vs (0) Al Qarni
Al Qarni really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Al Qarni is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Tamland content just to control the position here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tamland wants to control the pace but Al Qarni is squirming around nicely.
Al Qarni tries to reverse the position but Tamland maintains control.
Al Qarni is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tamland content just to control the position here.
Tamland seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Al Qarni for as long as he can get away with.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Al Qarni is squirming around, avoiding Tamland's attempts to control the action.
Al Qarni is looking to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tamland looking to control but Al Qarni is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tamland controlling the position easily from mount.
Tamland wants to control the pace but Al Qarni is squirming around nicely.
Al Qarni can't escape the position.
Tamland content just to control the position here.
Al Qarni is looking to get to half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tamland takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Al Qarni working to try and regain half guard.
Al Qarni has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Tamland looking to control and managing it successfully.
Al Qarni is trying desperately to improve position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni is squirming around, avoiding Tamland's attempts to control the action.
Al Qarni 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.
Al Qarni wants to get back to full guard.
Tamland seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Tamland trying to mount his opponent but Al Qarni defends it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni wants to improve his position but Tamland is controlling well.
Al Qarni is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tamland's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tamland's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Tamland (7) vs (4) Al Qarni
Tamland rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Tamland wants to control but Al Qarni is keeping busy.
Al Qarni is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Al Qarni trying to control the action but Tamland is working from the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Tamland slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tamland has his foot on Al Qarni's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Al Qarni works his way back into a safe position though.
Tamland keeping moving, preventing Al Qarni from controlling successfully.
Tamland is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tamland (9) vs (4) Al Qarni
Tamland trying to control the action but Al Qarni is working from the bottom.
Tamland is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Tamland prevents Al Qarni from improving his position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Tamland is looking to advance position but Al Qarni won't allow it.
Al Qarni actively working from the bottom here.
Al Qarni moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Tamland got a little sloppy there for a moment and Al Qarni has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tamland has managed to get both his arms back between Al Qarni's legs - danger averted.
Tamland stopping the sweep attempt from Al Qarni.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Tamland passes into half guard.
Al Qarni is looking to get back to full guard here but Tamland has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Tamland (12) vs (4) Al Qarni
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Al Qarni is trying to escape the position but Tamland is controlling the position.
Al Qarni is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Tamland's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Al Qarni manages to get to full guard.
Al Qarni being controlled here, momentarily.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Tamland has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Tamland (15) vs (4) Al Qarni
A lull in the action here as Tamland stalls from top position.
Al Qarni is looking for a sweep.
Tamland controlling the position from side mount.
Tamland continues to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Al Qarni gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tamland takes the fight on points by 15 to 4.
Brick Tamland is the new middleweight champion!
A victorious Brick Tamland 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:
TWGC 12 (185lbs, D1): Finals - Round 2
Date: Jul 24, 2016 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bors Ysengrin and Fahad Al Qarni. Ysengrin kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Company town. Al Qarni has chosen Hells Bells as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Bors Ysengrin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Fahad Al Qarni!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Columbo Gatti and Jonathan Paton.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Al Qarni drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ysengrin (0) vs (4) Al Qarni
Al Qarni tries to move to mount but Ysengrin blocks the move with his legs.
You can see the frustration on Ysengrin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Al Qarni tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Al Qarni is looking to take a break and control but Ysengrin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Qarni swings around for an armbar but Ysengrin sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Al Qarni's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ysengrin (2) vs (4) Al Qarni
Ysengrin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Qarni pulls Ysengrin in close to his closed guard and prevents Ysengrin from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ysengrin trying to control but Al Qarni is working from the bottom.
Ysengrin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Al Qarni swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Al Qarni controls Ysengrin momentarily but Ysengrin frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ysengrin controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ysengrin tries to free his leg and advance position but Al Qarni is retaining full guard.
Al Qarni bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ysengrin's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ysengrin (2) vs (6) Al Qarni
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ysengrin looking for a sweep. Not yet Ysengrin, not yet.
Ysengrin pulls Al Qarni in to control the position.
Al Qarni drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ysengrin dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ysengrin (4) vs (6) Al Qarni
Al Qarni looking for a sweep. Not yet Al Qarni, not yet.
Ysengrin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Al Qarni is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ysengrin trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Qarni is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Al Qarni working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ysengrin has passed into half guard!
Al Qarni works his way to full guard. Good work.
Al Qarni manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ysengrin manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ysengrin (4) vs (8) Al Qarni
Ysengrin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Al Qarni trying to control but Ysengrin is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ysengrin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Al Qarni wants to pass the guard but Ysengrin is keeping the position.
Al Qarni wants to control from the top but Ysengrin keeps moving.
Al Qarni looking to pass the guard.
Ysengrin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Al Qarni slips nicely into half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ysengrin wants to control but Al Qarni is keeping busy.
Al Qarni tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ysengrin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ysengrin is not content to let Al Qarni control the position.
Al Qarni is controlling the pace.
Ysengrin trying to control here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Al Qarni is trying to control the action in half guard but Ysengrin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ysengrin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Al Qarni trying to control but Ysengrin is working from the bottom.
Al Qarni pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ysengrin is keeping the position for now.
Al Qarni trying to control the position from guard on top but Ysengrin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Al Qarni tries to free his leg and advance position but Ysengrin is retaining full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ysengrin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Al Qarni engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Al Qarni wants to control from the top but Ysengrin keeps moving.
Ysengrin pulls Al Qarni in close to prevent any damage.
Al Qarni wants to control from the top but Ysengrin keeps moving.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ysengrin trying to control the position here.
Al Qarni stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ysengrin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Al Qarni won't allow Ysengrin to sweep him here.
Ysengrin keeping full guard, as Al Qarni tries to pass.
Ysengrin 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.
Al Qarni sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ysengrin's guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ysengrin is staying active underneath Al Qarni, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ysengrin is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Wolf Training Lair, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Al Qarni tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ysengrin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ysengrin wants to get back to full guard.
Al Qarni perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ysengrin controlling the position for now.
Al Qarni seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ysengrin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ysengrin wants to improve his position but Al Qarni is controlling well.
Ysengrin keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Al Qarni wants to take a breather but Ysengrin is having none of it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Al Qarni working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Ysengrin's thigh. Ysengrin counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Al Qarni controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ysengrin pulls Al Qarni in close to prevent any damage.
Al Qarni trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ysengrin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ysengrin keeping full guard, as Al Qarni tries to pass.
Al Qarni slips nicely into half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni is trying to control. Ysengrin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ysengrin tries to get to full guard but Al Qarni has control of the leg.
Al Qarni trying to control from half guard but Ysengrin is working away.
Al Qarni is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ysengrin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Al Qarni's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Al Qarni's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ysengrin (8) vs (8) Al Qarni
Al Qarni defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Ysengrin's arms.
Al Qarni is really stuck here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Ysengrin is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Al Qarni has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Al Qarni showing good submission defense here.
Al Qarni defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Ysengrin's arms.
Ysengrin has the hooks in. Al Qarni is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Al Qarni has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Al Qarni is still trying to improve position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Ysengrin.
Ysengrin tightening his grip on Al Qarni, looking for the choke.
Ysengrin is looking to control Al Qarni but Al Qarni is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Al Qarni just trying to survive but Ysengrin is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Ysengrin looking for the RNC.
Ysengrin controlling well, preventing Al Qarni from escaping the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni showing good submission defense here.
Al Qarni breaks Ysengrin's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ysengrin (8) vs (10) Al Qarni
Ysengrin has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Al Qarni advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ysengrin (8) vs (13) Al Qarni
Al Qarni works to advance to full mount. Ysengrin defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ysengrin (8) vs (15) Al Qarni
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Al Qarni wants to take Ysengrin's back here but Ysengrin is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Al Qarni wins on points by 15 to 8.
A relieved looking Fahad Al Qarni thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
TWGC 12 (185lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jul 23, 2016 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Fahad Al Qarni and Kostas Mytilinaios. Chooooooooon! I think Al Qarni might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Hells Bells. Mytilinaios is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Sanitarium. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Fahad Al Qarni! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Kostas Mytilinaios!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jonathan Paton and Joseph Jones.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Al Qarni.
Al Qarni fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mytilinaios drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Al Qarni defends it well.
Al Qarni gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Al Qarni (4) vs (0) Mytilinaios
Al Qarni advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Al Qarni (6) vs (0) Mytilinaios
Mytilinaios regains half guard.
Al Qarni tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mytilinaios knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mytilinaios gets back to full guard.
Mytilinaios can't keep his opponent in guard - Al Qarni advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mytilinaios works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mytilinaios is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mytilinaios looking for a guillotine here but Al Qarni defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Qarni trying to control the position from guard on top but Mytilinaios is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mytilinaios has his hands on Al Qarni's head, controlling the position.
Mytilinaios keeping full guard, as Al Qarni tries to pass.
Mytilinaios is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Al Qarni looking to pass the guard.
Al Qarni passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Al Qarni (9) vs (0) Mytilinaios
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mytilinaios tries to bench press Al Qarni off him but Al Qarni keeps the position.
Al Qarni gets to mount! Mytilinaios was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Al Qarni (11) vs (0) Mytilinaios
Mytilinaios wants to hold on but Al Qarni pushes him away.
Al Qarni working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Al Qarni is looking to work his way around to Mytilinaios's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Mytilinaios tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mytilinaios tries to lock up and control but Al Qarni gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Al Qarni fails to move to back control.
Al Qarni controlling from mount.
Mytilinaios is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mytilinaios is looking to escape.
Mytilinaios regains half guard.
Mytilinaios is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mytilinaios keeps trying to improve his position.
Mytilinaios gets full guard.
Mytilinaios is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mytilinaios wants to sweep here but Al Qarni controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mytilinaios has his foot on Al Qarni's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Al Qarni works his way back into a safe position though.
Mytilinaios bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Al Qarni's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Qarni (11) vs (2) Mytilinaios
Mytilinaios advances to half guard.
Al Qarni actively working from the bottom here.
Al Qarni is trying to control but can't.
Mytilinaios is keen to just control but Al Qarni is a slippery customer.
Al Qarni wants to get back to full guard.
Mytilinaios is looking to advance position but Al Qarni won't allow it.
Still in half guard, Mytilinaios seems content to control.
Mytilinaios prevents Al Qarni from improving his position.
Mytilinaios trying to control the pace.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni gets full guard.
Mytilinaios sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mytilinaios wants to control from the top but Al Qarni keeps moving.
Mytilinaios stopping the sweep attempt from Al Qarni.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Al Qarni has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mytilinaios can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mytilinaios is posturing up here but Al Qarni has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Mytilinaios tries to roll out but it's too tight and Mytilinaios has to tap! Slick submission there by Al Qarni!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fahad Al Qarni!
A very excited looking Fahad Al Qarni 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:
TWGC 12 (185lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jul 15, 2016 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Fahad Al Qarni and Lee Trevino. Al Qarni comes to the cage accompanied by Hells Bells. Trevino has chosen Rowdy Rebel feat. Bobby Shmurda and Too $hort - She All About The Shmoney as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Fahad Al Qarni! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Lee Trevino!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Al Qarni shoots and misses
and Trevino counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Al Qarni (0) vs (2) Trevino
Trevino wants to pass to mount but Al Qarni is defending the position.
Trevino sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Trevino wants to pass the guard but Al Qarni is defending well.
Al Qarni is staying active underneath Trevino, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Qarni is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Trevino's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Trevino's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Al Qarni (4) vs (2) Trevino
Al Qarni is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Al Qarni is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Al Qarni patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Qarni trying to control.
Al Qarni is trying to stick to Trevino's back but Trevino is turning into Al Qarni. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Al Qarni's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Trevino. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Qarni (4) vs (4) Trevino
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trevino trying to control but Al Qarni is working from the bottom.
Trevino trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Al Qarni manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Qarni (6) vs (4) Trevino
Trevino is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Trevino pulls Al Qarni in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trevino trying to keep a closed guard but Al Qarni is proving a slippery customer.
Al Qarni advances to half guard.
Trevino slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Al Qarni trying to control the position from guard on top but Trevino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Al Qarni passes Trevino's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Trevino trying to control but Al Qarni postures up.
Trevino controlling the position well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni trying to control from half guard but Trevino is working away.
Trevino wants to control but Al Qarni is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Al Qarni looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trevino wants to improve his position but Al Qarni is controlling well.
Trevino moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Trevino looking to control.
Al Qarni tries to free his leg and advance position but Trevino is retaining full guard.
Al Qarni trying to control the position from guard on top but Trevino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trevino is trying to control the position but Al Qarni postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trevino is pulling down on Al Qarni's head. It's preventing any offense from Al Qarni, at least for the moment.
Trevino not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Trevino pulls Al Qarni in to control the position.
Our spies down at at Cozad MMA LA Elite inform us that Trevino has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Trevino has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Al Qarni can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Al Qarni looking to pass the guard.
Al Qarni stays in close to Trevino's body and controls the position.
Trevino pulls Al Qarni in close to prevent any damage.
Al Qarni pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Trevino is keeping the position for now.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Trevino wants to sweep here but Al Qarni controlling him for the moment.
Trevino is trying to keep Al Qarni in close.
Al Qarni trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Al Qarni stays in close to Trevino's body and controls the position.
Al Qarni tries to free his leg and advance position but Trevino is retaining full guard.
Trevino is pulling down on Al Qarni's head to control his posture.
Trevino is trying to keep Al Qarni in close.
Trevino looking to hit a scissor sweep but Al Qarni is one step ahead there.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Trevino controlling the position.
Al Qarni wants to pass the guard but Trevino is keeping the position.
Trevino is pulling down on Al Qarni's head to control his posture.
Trevino is continuing to stall.
Trevino is looking for a triangle but Al Qarni pushes his legs off easily.
Al Qarni is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Al Qarni passes Trevino's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Trevino moves into full guard.
Trevino has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Trevino looking for a sweep. Not yet Trevino, not yet.
Al Qarni being controlled here momentarily.
Al Qarni stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Trevino swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Trevino looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Al Qarni advances to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Trevino has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Al Qarni is working away from the top position though.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Trevino defends it well.
Trevino wants to improve his position but Al Qarni is controlling well.
Trevino gets back to full guard.
Al Qarni trying to control but Trevino is working from the bottom.
Al Qarni is stalling in the full guard.
Al Qarni wants to pass the guard but Trevino is keeping the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni wants to control from the top but Trevino keeps moving.
Trevino controlling the position.
Trevino is trying to control the position but Al Qarni postures up.
Trevino looking to hit a scissor sweep but Al Qarni is one step ahead there.
Al Qarni wants to control from the top but Trevino keeps moving.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Trevino is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Al Qarni is aware though and is defending well.
Trevino pulls Al Qarni in to control the position.
Al Qarni trying to control but Trevino is working from the bottom.
Al Qarni advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Al Qarni (9) vs (4) Trevino
Al Qarni tries for a kimura but Trevino is defending well.
Al Qarni looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Al Qarni advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Al Qarni (11) vs (4) Trevino
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni takes Trevino's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Trevino is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Al Qarni (14) vs (4) Trevino
Al Qarni tries to keep control of the position but Trevino is staying busy.
Trevino manages to reverse the position and now he's in Al Qarni's guard. Nice work there by Trevino.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Qarni (14) vs (6) Trevino
Trevino won't allow Al Qarni to sweep him here.
Trevino trying to control but Al Qarni is working from the bottom.
Trevino seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Trevino trying to control but Al Qarni is working from the bottom.
Trevino is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Trevino trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Trevino avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Trevino stands and throws Al Qarni's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Al Qarni (14) vs (9) Trevino
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Trevino working away.
Al Qarni is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Trevino's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Al Qarni trying to hold on to Trevino's head to control him but Trevino postures up.
Al Qarni tries to roll over but Trevino keeps him under control.
Trevino is trying to work for a kimura but Al Qarni is defending well.
Trevino trying to mount his opponent but Al Qarni defends it.
Trevino trying to control the action but Al Qarni is working from the bottom.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Al Qarni.
Al Qarni not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Trevino controls from within his opponent's guard.
Al Qarni 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Al Qarni is working hard here to advance position.
Trevino trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Al Qarni not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Al Qarni takes the fight on points by 14 to 9.
Our winner, Fahad Al Qarni, 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. |
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Event:
TWGC 12 (185lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 14, 2016 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Esteban Scott and Fahad Al Qarni. Scott's entrance music is Scotty Doesn't Know. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Al Qarni's choice of entrance music: Hells Bells. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Esteban Scott! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Fahad Al Qarni!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Scott slaps away a takedown attempt from Al Qarni, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Al Qarni looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Scott is fending him off so far but Al Qarni persists. Nope, Scott circles away and we're back to standing.
Scott half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Al Qarni changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Scott tries to avoid it but Al Qarni manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Scott to the ground. Scott escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Scott drops down looking for a counter takedown but Al Qarni sprawls and moves away.
Esteban Scott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fahad Al Qarni.
Scott moves into the clinch.
Al Qarni tries for a takedown. No joy.
Scott ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Scott no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Scott trying to control the position.
Scott managing to control the position.
Al Qarni postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
We've been hearing good reports from Scott's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Al Qarni is fighting to break Scott's control of his arms but Scott is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Al Qarni looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott wants to sweep here but Al Qarni controlling him for the moment.
Al Qarni wants to control from the top but Scott keeps moving.
Al Qarni looking to pass the guard.
Scott has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Scott's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Al Qarni looking to pass the guard.
Al Qarni works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott wants to control but Al Qarni is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Scott tries to roll over but Al Qarni keeps him under control.
Al Qarni wants to take a breather but Scott is having none of it.
Scott trying to control from the bottom.
Scott tries to get to full guard but Al Qarni has control of the leg.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Scott gets full guard.
Scott keeping full guard, as Al Qarni tries to pass.
Scott has his hands on Al Qarni's head, controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scott trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Scott looking for a sweep. Not yet Scott, not yet.
Scott is working hard here to advance position.
Scott trying to keep a closed guard but Al Qarni is proving a slippery customer.
Al Qarni trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Scott pulls Al Qarni in to control the position.
Scott 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.
Scott keeping full guard, as Al Qarni tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scott is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Al Qarni trying to control the position from guard on top but Scott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Scott is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Scott (2) vs (0) Al Qarni
Al Qarni wants to improve his position but Scott is controlling well.
Scott wants to pass the guard but Al Qarni is defending well.
Al Qarni wants to control but Scott is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Scott tries to pass the half guard into mount. Al Qarni knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Scott is trying to control the action in half guard but Al Qarni is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Scott seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Al Qarni gets back to full guard.
Al Qarni working for a triangle but Scott defends it easily.
Scott pushes down on Al Qarni's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Scott is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Scott is trying to work for a kimura but Al Qarni is defending well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Scott's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Scott's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Scott (2) vs (4) Al Qarni
Scott is keeping busy.
Scott is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Scott rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Scott trying to control here.
Al Qarni controlling the pace.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni is thwarting Scott's attempts to control the position.
Scott wants to improve his position but Al Qarni is controlling well.
Al Qarni passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Scott (2) vs (7) Al Qarni
Scott has given up his back. Will we see Al Qarni going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Scott (2) vs (10) Al Qarni
Scott is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Scott trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Scott showing good submission defense here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Scott trying to control the hands but Al Qarni won't let him.
Scott prevents Al Qarni from getting a body triangle.
Scott trying to control but not successfully.
Scott preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Al Qarni.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Scott tries 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.
Scott tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Scott just holding on.
Al Qarni wants to take Scott's back but he can't do it this time.
Scott tries to reverse the position but Al Qarni maintains control.
Al Qarni trying to control but Scott is having none of it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Scott tries to reverse the position but Al Qarni maintains control.
Al Qarni avoids the attempt from Scott to control.
Scott is wriggling around trying to escape.
Scott is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Al Qarni with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Scott regains half guard.
Scott looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Al Qarni prevents Scott from improving his position.
Al Qarni is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Scott is just riding it out for now. Al Qarni eventually gives up the hold.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Scott manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Al Qarni pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Scott is keeping the position for now.
Al Qarni keeps trying to improve his position.
Al Qarni preventing the sweep.
Scott controls Al Qarni momentarily but Al Qarni frees himself.
Scott lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Scott (4) vs (10) Al Qarni
Scott preventing the sweep.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni keeping moving, preventing Scott from controlling successfully.
Al Qarni keeping full guard, as Scott tries to pass.
Scott wants to control from the top but Al Qarni keeps moving.
Al Qarni throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Scott escapes and throws Al Qarni's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Scott (7) vs (10) Al Qarni
Al Qarni is trying to improve his position.
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.
Al Qarni manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Scott (7) vs (12) Al Qarni
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Scott has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Al Qarni is working away from the top position though.
Al Qarni wants to pass the guard but Scott is defending well.
Al Qarni is looking for a kimura here.
Scott is trying to get back to full guard.
Scott manages to get to full guard.
Scott 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.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni tries to free his leg and advance position but Scott is retaining full guard.
Scott lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Scott (9) vs (12) Al Qarni
Scott passes into half guard.
Al Qarni is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Al Qarni is in trouble now - Scott has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Scott (12) vs (12) Al Qarni
Scott controlling from the full mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Al Qarni gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Al Qarni wins on points by 13 to 12.
A victorious Fahad Al Qarni 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:
Death Squad 308:Fahad v Harald
Date: May 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Al Qarni throws a leg kick but Hillgrund sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Al Qarni feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hillgrund's calf.
Hillgrund on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A swing and a miss from Al Qarni.
Al Qarni avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hillgrund missing with a left hand there. Al Qarni was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fahad Al Qarni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hillgrund tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Al Qarni was well out of range. Poor timing from Hillgrund.
Sloppy strikes from Hillgrund. Those never looked like landing.
Al Qarni pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hillgrund misses with a left hand
and Al Qarni counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Al Qarni takes one on the button.
Al Qarni throws a jab but it's blocked by Hillgrund.
Al Qarni misses with a straight right.
Nice body punch from Al Qarni.
Al Qarni lands an overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Al Qarni lands with a hook. Hillgrund tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Al Qarni rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hillgrund moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T1#
Al Qarni catches Hillgrund with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hillgrund moves in looking to clinch but Al Qarni pushes him off.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hillgrund.
Hillgrund takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hillgrund throws a jab but it's blocked by Al Qarni.
Al Qarni is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hillgrund misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Al Qarni appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hillgrund needs to keep his hands up - Al Qarni had a free shot at his head there.#CUT#
It looks like Harald Hillgrund has been cut.
Al Qarni throws a hook to the side of Hillgrund's head but Hillgrund sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD#
Al Qarni gets a takedown into half guard.
Hillgrund is trying to escape back to his feet but Al Qarni uses the scramble to pass into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hillgrund is looking to reverse the position.
Hillgrund regains half guard.#T2#
Hillgrund wants to get back to his feet.
Hillgrund tries to roll over but Al Qarni keeps him under control.#SUB#
Al Qarni is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hillgrund sees it coming and defends easily.
Hillgrund is trying to maintain the position but Al Qarni is very close to passing his half guard.
Al Qarni working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Hillgrund's thigh. Hillgrund counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Al Qarni seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Al Qarni stands and throws Hillgrund's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T3##SUB#
Al Qarni is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hillgrund has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Al Qarni tries for a kimura but Hillgrund is defending well.
Hillgrund is trying to control Al Qarni's posture but Al Qarni avoids it.
Hillgrund manages to get back to half guard.
Hillgrund is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hillgrund has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Al Qarni is working away from the top position though.
Hillgrund wants to improve his position but Al Qarni is controlling well.
#SUB#
Al Qarni seems to be looking for submissions.
Hillgrund trying to control but Al Qarni postures up.
Al Qarni wants to free his trapped foot but Hillgrund is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hillgrund is trying to control but can't.
Hillgrund is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fahad Al Qarni dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Harald Hillgrund's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Hillgrund rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Al Qarni moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hillgrund rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Al Qarni moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hillgrund closes the distance and clinches up with Al Qarni, looking for a takedown. Hillgrund pushes Al Qarni against the cage but Al Qarni circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Al Qarni fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hillgrund.
Hillgrund connects with a good right hand that stumbles Al Qarni. Al Qarni circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Al Qarni misses with a hook. Hillgrund ducked under it nicely.
Hillgrund swings for the body but Al Qarni moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Al Qarni tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Al Qarni scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hillgrund throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Al Qarni scores with a nice head shot.
Hillgrund misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Qarni scores with a hook.
Al Qarni avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hillgrund walks into a stiff left hand from Al Qarni.
Fahad Al Qarni is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Al Qarni moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Al Qarni is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hillgrund can do to turn this around?
Al Qarni on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Al Qarni misses with a low kick.
Good leg kick by Hillgrund there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Al Qarni ducks under a wild hook from Hillgrund.
Hillgrund throws a leg kick that misses.
Danga de danga de dang - Al Qarni scores with a four punch combination!
Hillgrund swinging wildly here.
Hillgrund looks to land a combination but Al Qarni avoids it well.
Al Qarni tests Hillgrund's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Al Qarni misses with an uppercut.
Al Qarni tries to clinch up but Hillgrund circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd cheers as Al Qarni lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hillgrund doesn't seem phased though.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hillgrund. That's going to slow Al Qarni down. #T2#
Hillgrund throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Al Qarni.
Hillgrund tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Al Qarni is able to avoid easily.
Al Qarni tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hillgrund was well out of range. Poor timing from Al Qarni.
Hillgrund avoids the head kick by Al Qarni.
Hillgrund tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Al Qarni cracks Hillgrund with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A big left from Al Qarni misses.
Hillgrund dips to his left and cracks Al Qarni with an uppercut!
Harald Hillgrund is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hillgrund takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Al Qarni shoots for a takedown but Hillgrund saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Al Qarni throws a leg kick but Hillgrund moved away.
Nice takedown defense from Hillgrund. No joy for Al Qarni on that attempt.
Al Qarni closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hillgrund circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fahad Al Qarni. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Al Qarni throws a head kick that misses.
Hillgrund drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Al Qarni defends it well.
Hillgrund works Al Qarni's body with a nice hook.
Hillgrund ducks under a wild hook from Al Qarni.#T3#
Hillgrund lands a nice leg kick that just misses Al Qarni's sensitive parts.
Hillgrund fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Al Qarni is out of range.
Hillgrund throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Al Qarni connects with a crisp jab.
Hillgrund has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hillgrund there as he acknowledges the shot.
Al Qarni throws a head kick but Hillgrund moves out of range.
Al Qarni throws a nice looking combination but Hillgrund bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hillgrund is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hillgrund misses with a hook. Al Qarni ducked under it nicely.
Hillgrund takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hillgrund digs a good body shot into Al Qarni's ribs.
Hillgrund fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Al Qarni.
Al Qarni throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Al Qarni tries a head kick but it misses.
#T4#
Al Qarni misses the shot to the body.
Hillgrund staying out of range there.
Hillgrund with the counter takedown but Al Qarni avoids it easily.
Al Qarni takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Al Qarni tries to clinch but Hillgrund moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Al Qarni misses the target.
Al Qarni blocks a head kick by Hillgrund.
Hillgrund misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Al Qarni shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hillgrund defends it nicely.
Hillgrund steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Al Qarni.
Hillgrund swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hillgrund throws a right and a left that Al Qarni avoids nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hillgrund.
Al Qarni tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hillgrund was well out of range. Poor timing from Al Qarni.
Hillgrund throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Fahad Al Qarni will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Harald Hillgrund's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Al Qarni shoots for a takedown but Hillgrund saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Al Qarni throws a sloppy head kick and Hillgrund moves out of range easily.
Hillgrund looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL2#
Hillgrund has managed to clinch.
A shot in the inside from Hillgrund.
Hillgrund misses with some punches.
Hillgrund misses with a punch to the body.
Hillgrund lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hillgrund tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hillgrund is pressed up against the cage. Al Qarni has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hillgrund down to the mat. Hillgrund avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Al Qarni lands a jab.
Hillgrund finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hillgrund stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hillgrund wants it to stay on the feet.
Hillgrund changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fahad Al Qarni. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Qarni scores with a jab to the jaw.
Al Qarni looks to land a combination but Hillgrund avoids it well.
Hillgrund thows a left - swing and a miss!
Al Qarni throwing a counter right hand but Hillgrund manages to avoid it.
Hillgrund just misses with a punch to the body.
Al Qarni thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Al Qarni lands a jab.
Al Qarni tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Al Qarni blocks a leg kick.
Hillgrund misses the shot to the body.
Al Qarni 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.
Jab by Al Qarni.
Al Qarni lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hillgrund scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Al Qarni blocks a head kick by Hillgrund.
Hillgrund looks to land a left hand but Al Qarni moved out of range nicely.
Hillgrund looks to land a combination but Al Qarni avoids it well.
Hillgrund drops his hands momentarily and Al Qarni takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Al Qarni keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Al Qarni fails to land with a series of punches.
#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Al Qarni throws a big shot that misses.
Hillgrund has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hillgrund there as he acknowledges the shot.
Al Qarni fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Al Qarni rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2#
and Hillgrund counters with a nice double leg into side control. Al Qarni won't be happy with that.
Al Qarni tries to buck Hillgrund off but Hillgrund is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Al Qarni's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Al Qarni regains half guard.
Hillgrund scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Hillgrund wants to work for an arm triangle but Al Qarni is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Al Qarni is looking to control Hillgrund's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Al Qarni avoid being mounted?#T3#
Al Qarni is looking for a sweep. Hillgrund is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Still in half guard, Hillgrund seems content to control.
Al Qarni makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Al Qarni.
Hillgrund throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Al Qarni is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Hillgrund has his hands clasped together but Al Qarni extends and breaks Hillgrund's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Al Qarni.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fahad Al Qarni!
A relieved looking Fahad Al Qarni thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Harald Hillgrund was interviewed post fight and said 'This is a setback, but I will bounce back from it. my eyes are still set on that title, I'll get there, you'll see!'.
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Event:
Death Squad 301:Offley v Heart
Date: May 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Kulakov swings for the body but Al Qarni moves out of range.
Al Qarni fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kulakov lands a jab-cross combination.
Al Qarni blocks a jab.
Al Qarni is looking to counter punch.
Kulakov's coach down at El Tico 's Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kulakov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kulakov ducks under a wild hook from Al Qarni.
Sloppy strikes from Kulakov. Those never looked like landing.
Kulakov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Al Qarni throwing a counter right hand but Kulakov manages to avoid it.
Al Qarni tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Al Qarni connects with the punch.
Al Qarni scores with a punch to the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kulakov.
A combination from Al Qarni does no damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kulakov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Al Qarni thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little jabbing left from Kulakov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kulakov scores with the left hand. Al Qarni knows he should have avoided that one.
Kulakov throws a right and a left that Al Qarni avoids nicely.
Kulakov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Al Qarni counters with a leg kick.
Kulakov misses with a combination
and Al Qarni counters with a three punch combo that has Kulakov backing up. Kulakov nods at Al Qarni to acknowledge the strikes.#T1#
Al Qarni throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kulakov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A telegraphed right hand from Kulakov misses the target.
Al Qarni cracks Kulakov with a good jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Kulakov misses the target.
Al Qarni throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kulakov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big right from Kulakov misses.
Kulakov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kulakov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kulakov misses with a hook.
Kulakov misses with an uppercut. Al Qarni saw that one coming.
Al Qarni swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Al Qarni throws a hook but Kulakov avoids it easily.
Kulakov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kulakov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Al Qarni scores with a nice strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Al Qarni connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#ROC#
Kulakov is rocked!
A big left from Al Qarni misses.
Kulakov is still on wobbly legs! Can Al Qarni finish him?
Al Qarni slips a straight right by Kulakov.#T2##KD#
Al Qarni drops Kulakov with a nice combination! Al Qarni dives into Kulakov's guard, looking to finish!
Kulakov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Al Qarni is controlling him.
Kulakov can't keep his opponent in guard - Al Qarni advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Al Qarni wants to work for an arm triangle but Kulakov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kulakov seems to have recovered his senses.
Kulakov is not content to let Al Qarni control the position.#SUB#
Al Qarni wants to work for an arm triangle but Kulakov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Al Qarni is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kulakov is looking to escape.#T3##SUB#
Kulakov is defending against the submission attempts here by Al Qarni.
#SUB#
Al Qarni is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Al Qarni is working for a submission of some sort.
#ES2#
Kulakov has one foot on Al Qarni's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Al Qarni fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T4#
Kulakov defending well as Al Qarni loads up on a big left hand.
Fahad Al Qarni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A right-left combo lands from Kulakov.
Viktor Kulakov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Al Qarni throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Al Qarni displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kulakov throws out the jab.
Al Qarni lands with a cross.
Kulakov throws a nice looking combination but Al Qarni bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#KD#
Al Qarni drops Kulakov with a left right combo! Al Qarni follows him down to the ground into side control.
#CUT#
It looks like Viktor Kulakov has been cut.#ES2#
Kulakov explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Kulakov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kulakov misses with an uppercut. Al Qarni saw that one coming.
Al Qarni was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Al Qarni ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kulakov moves away.
Good standup being displayed there by Al Qarni as he connects with a hook.
Al Qarni uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kulakov.
Al Qarni throwing a counter right hand but Kulakov manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kulakov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Al Qarni throws a big counter combination but Kulakov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Good standup being displayed there by Al Qarni as he connects with a hook.
Al Qarni tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kulakov swivels and escapes.
Al Qarni works the jab nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fahad Al Qarni dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Viktor Kulakov's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Kulakov lands a lovely overhand right.
Al Qarni takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kulakov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kulakov leaves Al Qarni with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice shot by Al Qarni.
Kulakov misses with a shot to the body
and Kulakov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kulakov misses with a looping right.
Kulakov misses with a two punch combination.
#TD#
Al Qarni decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Al Qarni is trying to control. Kulakov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Al Qarni works his way into side control. #SUB#
Al Qarni wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kulakov, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Al Qarni tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Al Qarni has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1#
Kulakov is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#ES2#
Kulakov explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Fahad Al Qarni is winning the standup battle so far.
Al Qarni connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Al Qarni misses the jab.
Kulakov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Al Qarni throws a head kick but Kulakov moves out of range.
Kulakov misses with the combination.
Kulakov moves forwards but Al Qarni connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T2#
Al Qarni misses with a hook.
The crowd cheers as Al Qarni lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kulakov doesn't seem phased though.
Kulakov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kulakov throws out a counter right but Al Qarni avoids it with no problem.
Al Qarni loads up on a big right hand but Kulakov slips the punch.
Kulakov cracks a nice hook into Al Qarni's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch lands to the side of Al Qarni 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A nice inside leg kick there by Al Qarni. That's going to slow Kulakov down.
Al Qarni misses with a looping left.
Kulakov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Al Qarni throws a sloppy head kick and Kulakov moves out of range easily.
A little jabbing left from Kulakov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Kulakov.
Kulakov scores with the left hand. Al Qarni knows he should have avoided that one.
Kulakov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Al Qarni.
Al Qarni scores with a jab.
Al Qarni with a hook.
Kulakov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Al Qarni on the side of the head. #T3#
Al Qarni connects with a jab.
Kulakov leaves Al Qarni with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A jab lands there for Kulakov.
Kulakov throws a shot from downtown. Al Qarni moves away and avoids it.
Kulakov dips to his left and cracks Al Qarni with an uppercut!
Kulakov misses with a body shot.
Al Qarni lands a jab to the head.
Kulakov moves out of range of the strikes.
Kulakov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Al Qarni eats them both and turns towards Kulakov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kulakov throws a nice looking combination but Al Qarni bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Al Qarni was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kulakov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fahad Al Qarni. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Al Qarni is looking to slow Kulakov down with leg kicks. #T4#
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!
Kulakov missing with a left hand there. Al Qarni was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Al Qarni throws a hook but Kulakov avoids it easily.
Al Qarni misses with a few strikes there.
Kulakov misses with an uppercut. Al Qarni saw that one coming.
Al Qarni closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kulakov circles away.
Al Qarni throws an off balance right hand
and Kulakov counters with a nice uppercut.
Kulakov digs a good hook to Al Qarni's body.
Kulakov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Al Qarni.
Kulakov jabs Al Qarni right on the nose. Al Qarni blinks but takes it well.
Al Qarni throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kulakov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Al Qarni pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kulakov misses with a looping left.
Viktor Kulakov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kulakov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick misses from Al Qarni.
Al Qarni slips under a jab.#TD#
Al Qarni bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Viktor Kulakov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Viktor Kulakov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Sloppy strikes from Kulakov. Those never looked like landing. #KD#
Al Qarni knocks Kulakov to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?#ES2#
Kulakov sneaks out the side door and pushes Al Qarni away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Al Qarni throws a lazy head kick
enabling Kulakov to counter with a crisp jab.
Al Qarni shoots in but no luck this time.
Kulakov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Al Qarni with a body shot.
Al Qarni swings for the body but Kulakov moves out of range.
Kulakov lands a jab to the head.
A slow jab from Al Qarni misses its intended target.
A big left from Al Qarni misses.
Kulakov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Al Qarni tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Al Qarni scores with a leg kick.
Al Qarni throws an off balance right hand
and Kulakov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kulakov works over Al Qarni's head and body with a nice combination.
A cross from Al Qarni lands.
Kulakov misses the jab.
Al Qarni throws a combination that misses #KD2#
and Kulakov counters with a crisp one two that drops Al Qarni! Kulakov thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Al Qarni to his feet! Al Qarni is in big trouble!#ROC2#
Al Qarni is rocked!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Al Qarni throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oh Al Qarni is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kulakov just misses with a punch to the body.
Al Qarni misses with a head kick.
Kulakov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Al Qarni circles away quickly and effectively.
Kulakov with a hook.
Al Qarni thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice sprawl there from Kulakov as Al Qarni shoots in.
A swing and a miss from Kulakov.
Al Qarni throws a right hand that misses
and Kulakov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kulakov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kulakov rushes Al Qarni with punches - Al Qarni moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Al Qarni goes down! Kulakov follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Viktor Kulakov!
After the big win, Viktor Kulakov made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Sin City Allstars and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
Death Squad 293:Fahad v Baba
Date: Apr 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Al Qarni will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Baba tries to clinch but Al Qarni moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Al Qarni. That snapped Baba's head back.
Baba tries to bum rush Al Qarni with a series of wild strikes but Al Qarni uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Al Qarni seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Al Qarni connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Al Qarni chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Baba can pounce on him.
Baba slips a jab and a cross from Al Qarni.
Al Qarni ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Baba there.
Baba will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL#
Al Qarni has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baba wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Baba lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Al Qarni misses with a hook to the ribs.
Al Qarni swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Al Qarni scores with a hook to the body.
Baba lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
Al Qarni throws a punch but it's blocked by Baba.
Baba scores with a hook to the body.
Baba has had enough of the clinch but Al Qarni keeps him there for the moment.
Baba displaying some good clinch control by pressing Al Qarni up against the cage.
Baba throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC#
Al Qarni breaks from the clinch.
Al Qarni slips a straight right by Baba.
Baba doesn't manage to clinch there - Al Qarni circles away.
Al Qarni swinging wildly here.
Baba avoids the body shot from Al Qarni.
Baba let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Al Qarni throws a nice looking combination but Baba bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fahad Al Qarni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick from Baba misses.
We've been told by Al Qarni's head coaches at Martial Arts Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Baba uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Al Qarni.#TD#
Al Qarni shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Al Qarni thows a huge punch but Baba dodges it nicely.
#T2#
Baba wants to get back to his feet.
Al Qarni controlling the action here.#ES2#
Baba kicks off Al Qarni and gets to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Al Qarni avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Al Qarni was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sinbad Baba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Baba throws a series of punches but Al Qarni avoids them all with ease. #CL#
Al Qarni has closed the distance and engaged Baba in a clinch.
Al Qarni lands a right hand that snaps the head of Baba backwards.
Al Qarni goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Baba lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Al Qarni lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Baba lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Baba breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Al Qarni gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Baba.
Al Qarni cracks Baba with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T3#
Al Qarni bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Al Qarni lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Baba pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Baba walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Al Qarni ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baba moves away.
Baba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Al Qarni manages to avoid it.
A combination from Al Qarni does no damage.
Baba throws a right and a left that both miss.
Al Qarni ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baba moves away.
Baba looks to land a combination. Al Qarni sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Baba staying out of range there.
Al Qarni dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baba lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Al Qarni takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Al Qarni throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Baba on the side of the head.
Al Qarni rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Baba moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Baba uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Al Qarni.
A slow jab from Baba misses its intended target. #T4#
Baba cracks Al Qarni with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Baba, right into the meat.
Al Qarni throws a shot from downtown. Baba moves away and avoids it.
Baba punishes Al Qarni's body with a nice straight punch.
Baba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Baba doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Al Qarni missing with a left hand there. Baba was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A shot to the liver by Baba. Beautiful body shot.
Al Qarni has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Baba.
Baba misses with a double jab.
Baba throws a nice looking combination but Al Qarni bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Baba throws a nice looking combination but Al Qarni bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Al Qarni waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Baba.
Al Qarni cracks Baba with an open hand slap.
Al Qarni misses with an uppercut. Baba saw that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good shot there by Baba.
Al Qarni wants to clinch up but Baba keeps it at a distance.
Baba does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Baba displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Al Qarni throws out the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sinbad Baba will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Al Qarni throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Baba sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Al Qarni shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Baba as he avoids it easily.
Baba throws a right hand that Al Qarni ducks under and follows up with a left that Al Qarni also avoids with ease.
Al Qarni bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Baba cracks Al Qarni with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL#
Al Qarni fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Baba, pushing him back against the cage.
Baba tries to circle away but Al Qarni has him pinned against the cage.#TD#
Al Qarni has hold of one of Baba's legs. Baba is fighting the takedown attempt but Al Qarni gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#ES2#
Baba kicks Al Qarni off and gets to his feet.
Baba throws a hook to the side of Al Qarni's head but Al Qarni sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Al Qarni swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Al Qarni throws the left hand but Baba avoids the punch easily.
Nice shot by Al Qarni.
A jab from Al Qarni misses.
Baba doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Baba with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Al Qarni lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Al Qarni slips a jab and a cross from Baba.
Al Qarni just misses with a punch to the body.
Al Qarni misses with a hook. Baba ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Al Qarni fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Baba misses with a two punch combination.
Al Qarni seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Al Qarni takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Al Qarni just misses with a punch to the body.
Baba scores with a hook to the body. Al Qarni takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Al Qarni takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Baba throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Baba scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Al Qarni stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Al Qarni has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Baba.
Al Qarni will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fahad Al Qarni. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Baba pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Al Qarni shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Baba sprawls well. Baba wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Al Qarni gets slowly back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Al Qarni throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Baba.
Baba showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Al Qarni.
#T2#
Al Qarni throws a jab but it's blocked by Baba.
Al Qarni throws out a loose jab but Baba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Al Qarni takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Baba chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Baba lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A slow jab from Al Qarni misses its intended target.
Some wild striking there from Al Qarni.
As Al Qarni backs off Baba throws a huge counter combo but Al Qarni manages to avoid it all.
Al Qarni lands with a shot to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Baba, right into the meat.
Al Qarni displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Baba throws out the jab.
Baba getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Al Qarni fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Baba looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Al Qarni looks to score with a jab to the body but Baba is just out of range.
Baba is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Baba looks to throw the jab but Al Qarni is out of range.
Al Qarni throws a good cross that connects.
#T3#
Nice shot lands for Al Qarni.
The fight stays on the outside here - Al Qarni looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Al Qarni will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Baba swinging wildly here.
Baba punishes Al Qarni's body with a nice straight punch.
Baba looks to land a left hand but Al Qarni moved out of range nicely.
Baba scores with a nice strike.
Al Qarni stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Baba.
Al Qarni stuns Baba with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Al Qarni throws a head kick that half lands.
Baba stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CL2#
Baba takes the fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Al Qarni throws a punch but it's blocked by Baba. #T4#
Baba blocking some punches.
Baba blocking some punches.
#BC2#
Baba manages to break the clinch.
Sinbad Baba seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Baba throws a body shot but no joy.
Baba avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Al Qarni misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baba.
Baba waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Al Qarni.
Baba scores with a decent looking hook.
Baba throws a big shot that misses.
Baba throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Al Qarni.
Al Qarni looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A slow jab from Al Qarni misses its intended target.
Baba lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baba looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A big left from Al Qarni misses.
Al Qarni falls off balance throwing a combination
and Baba counters with a nice uppercut.
Al Qarni uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Baba.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sinbad Baba showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Baba takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Baba throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Baba throws a series of punches but Al Qarni moves out of range.
Al Qarni throws a body punch but Baba moves out of range.
Baba throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Al Qarni on the side of the head.
Al Qarni is trying hard to land a takedown here. Baba sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Baba lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
No luck for Al Qarni with that takedown attempt.
Al Qarni takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Al Qarni looks to land a left hand but Baba moved out of range nicely.
Baba scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Qarni fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baba manages to avoid it.
Good shot there by Baba.
Al Qarni is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Baba connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Baba cracks the inside of Al Qarni's front leg.
Baba misses with a few strikes there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Al Qarni gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T1#
Al Qarni thows a left - swing and a miss!
Baba throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Al Qarni throws a series of punches but Baba moves out of range.
Baba swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Al Qarni.
Al Qarni misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Al Qarni looks to land a left hand but Baba moved out of range nicely.
Al Qarni looks to land a combination but Baba avoids it well.
Good exchange - Baba coming out on top.
Baba tries to bum rush Al Qarni with a series of wild strikes but Al Qarni uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Baba slips under a jab from Al Qarni.
Al Qarni throws a right hand that misses
and Baba counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nice cross by Baba.
Al Qarni looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
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!
Baba throws a shot from downtown. Al Qarni moves away and avoids it.
Al Qarni misses the shot to the body.
Baba dodges the punch combination from Al Qarni.
Al Qarni tries to clinch there but Baba circles away.
#T2#
Al Qarni ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Al Qarni scores with the left hand. Baba knows he should have avoided that one.
Baba fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Baba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Baba lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Al Qarni tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Al Qarni throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Baba counters with a nice body shot.
Baba wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Al Qarni looks for a takedown but Baba sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fahad Al Qarni. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That kick from Baba tenderised Al Qarni's leg. Al Qarni is trying to keep his angry face on.
Baba lands a leg kick that knocks Al Qarni off balance momentarily.
Al Qarni walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Baba misses the jab.
Al Qarni misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Baba has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Baba connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Al Qarni momentarily.
Al Qarni darts in looking for a takedown but Baba gets double underhooks and turns Al Qarni into the cage. #CL#
Al Qarni clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Baba's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Baba throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Al Qarni.
Baba throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Al Qarni misses with a hook.
Al Qarni tries to clinch but Baba is having none of it.
Baba closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Baba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Baba lands with a thumping leg kick.
Al Qarni's jab looks to have found its range, popping Baba under the eye.
Al Qarni misses with a right hand
letting Baba counter with a right hand.
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!
Al Qarni avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Al Qarni is looking to counter punch.
Baba lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Al Qarni circles away quickly and effectively.#T4#
A swing and a miss from Al Qarni.
Al Qarni fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Al Qarni shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Al Qarni shoots in and drives through. Baba sprawls well.
Baba fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Al Qarni takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Al Qarni takes one on the button.
Al Qarni throws a head kick but Baba moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Baba! But no joy.
Al Qarni throws an off balance right hand
letting Baba counter with a right hand.
Al Qarni misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Baba to counter with a crisp jab.
Al Qarni shoots in but Baba avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baba lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sloppy strikes from Baba. Those never looked like landing.
Baba scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Al Qarni doesn't seem bothered though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sinbad Baba really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Baba throws a hook but Al Qarni avoids it easily.
Al Qarni throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Baba throws a counter combo.
Al Qarni connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Baba slips a jab and a cross from Al Qarni.
A nice combination there by Al Qarni.
Al Qarni misses with a straight right.
Al Qarni throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Baba cracks Al Qarni with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Al Qarni is looking to clinch but Baba is avoiding it.
Baba scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Al Qarni is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Al Qarni falls off balance throwing a combination
and Baba counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Al Qarni fails with a takedown attempt.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Al Qarni misses with a double jab
and Baba counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Baba throws a leg kick which misses Al Qarni's front leg but catches the back leg as Al Qarni tries to avoid it.
Al Qarni falls off balance throwing a combination
and Baba counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Al Qarni uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Baba connects with an inside leg kick.
Baba uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Al Qarni.
Al Qarni throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Baba counters with a slapping leg kick.
Baba misses with a few strikes there.
Al Qarni doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Baba turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Al Qarni shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Baba thumps Al Qarni with a low kick.
Al Qarni throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Baba's waist but Baba gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Al Qarni off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fahad Al Qarni. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Al Qarni is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fahad Al Qarni is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baba just misses with a punch to the body.
Al Qarni shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Baba counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Al Qarni thinking. #T2#
Baba cracks a nice hook into Al Qarni's ribs.
Baba connects with a body shot that sends Al Qarni's belly button to the back.
A slapping leg kick lands for Baba.
Baba misses with a few strikes there.
Baba misses with a series of wild punches.
Al Qarni swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Baba tries to move into range but Al Qarni moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Baba misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Al Qarni wants to clinch.
Baba circles away from the clinch attempt.
Baba looks to land a right hand but Al Qarni moved out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Al Qarni on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Baba scores with a jab. Al Qarni acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Al Qarni. Baba does a little dance to reset his feet.
Al Qarni misses with a hook
and Baba counters with a straight right hand.
Al Qarni tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Baba paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Baba jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Baba misses with the combination.
Al Qarni works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Baba with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Al Qarni to score with a decent uppercut.
Baba throws a shot to the body.
Al Qarni throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Baba avoids a punch combination nicely.
Baba swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD#
Al Qarni gets a double leg takedown into Baba's guard.#ES2#
Baba scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baba scores with a hook.
Baba scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Baba throws an overhand right that lands on Al Qarni's shoulder, as Al Qarni tries to avoid the shot.
Al Qarni tries to move into range but Baba moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Baba misses with a low kick as Al Qarni jumps back.
Baba ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Al Qarni moves away.
Baba swats away the attempt to clinch by Al Qarni.
Baba scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Al Qarni misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Al Qarni throws out a loose jab but Baba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Al Qarni punishes Baba's body with a nice straight punch.
Al Qarni takes a swing at Baba's ribcage but misses.
Baba with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sinbad Baba dominated that fourth 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!
#R5#
Baba lands with a nice body punch.
Baba tries to clinch up.
Baba misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Al Qarni.
Baba throws a nice looking combination but Al Qarni bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Baba scores with a jab to the body.
Al Qarni showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Baba.
Al Qarni cracks Baba with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Baba throws a series of punches but Al Qarni avoids them all with ease.
Sloppy strikes from Baba. Those never looked like landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baba bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Al Qarni's head backwards.
Al Qarni scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Baba bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Baba thumps Al Qarni with a low kick.
Al Qarni changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Baba tries to avoid it but Al Qarni manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Baba to the ground. Baba escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baba misses with a few strikes there.
#T1#
Al Qarni shoots in but Baba avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD#
Al Qarni looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Baba is trying to stand back up but Al Qarni is controlling him
#SUB#
Al Qarni is trying to work for a kimura but Baba is defending well.
Baba tries to kick Al Qarni off but Al Qarni keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Fahad Al Qarni has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##ES2#
Baba kicks Al Qarni off and gets back to his feet.
Al Qarni scores with a nice strike.
Baba throws a low kick, looking for Al Qarni's leg but Al Qarni calmly moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Baba.
Baba lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Al Qarni misses with a looping right.
Al Qarni tries to clinch up but Baba circles away and keeps his distance.
Baba is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Al Qarni, as that shot connected.
Baba lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Baba.
Al Qarni misses with a hook.
Al Qarni staying out of range there.
Baba misses with a few strikes there.
Baba slips a jab and a cross from Al Qarni.
Al Qarni scores with a hook.#T3#
Al Qarni fails in his attempt to clinch.
Baba missing with a left hand there. Al Qarni was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Al Qarni throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab from Al Qarni does it's job there.#ROC#
Baba is rocked!
Baba throws a one two combo.
Baba tries to close the distance and clinch but Al Qarni swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Al Qarni throws a series of punches but Baba moves out of range.
Baba looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Al Qarni looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sinbad Baba is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Al Qarni misses with a jab, cross combination.
Baba lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Baba throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Al Qarni on the side of the head.
Baba smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Al Qarni on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Baba. Baba obviously looking to wear him down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Al Qarni takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Al Qarni throws a lazy right hand but Baba sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
Baba fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Al Qarni.
Baba throws a lazy right hand but Al Qarni sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Al Qarni shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Baba defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fahad Al Qarni. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Al Qarni takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Al Qarni is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Al Qarni takes a jab right on the kisser.
Baba scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A slapping leg kick lands for Baba.
Al Qarni throws a series of punches but Baba moves out of range.
Baba smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Baba ducks under a wild hook from Al Qarni.
A big right from Al Qarni misses.
Baba stuns Al Qarni with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sinbad Baba comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Baba winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 46:50
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 45:50
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sinbad Baba!
Sinbad Baba is the new welterweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Sinbad Baba thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Death Squad 287:Fahad v Cho
Date: Mar 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Cho slips a jab and a cross from Al Qarni.
Al Qarni misses the jab.
Cho fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Al Qarni is out of range.
Cho pushes Al Qarni away with a front kick.
Al Qarni thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cho lands with a hook. Al Qarni tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Al Qarni stuns Cho with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cho ducks under a wild hook from Al Qarni.
Al Qarni lands a really nice looking cross but Cho seems unphased.
#CL#
Al Qarni moves into the clinch successfully.
Cho stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Al Qarni swings wildly with an uppercut but Cho uses good head movement to avoid it.
Al Qarni working aggressively here.
Al Qarni misses with a punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Al Qarni swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Al Qarni.
A short right from Cho.
Cho misses with some punches.
Al Qarni has a couple of punches blocked by Cho.
Al Qarni blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T1#
Cho blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cho blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cho lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cho blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Al Qarni.
Cho lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Al Qarni backwards. #BC2#
Cho pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cho with a jab.
Cho is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Al Qarni avoids a kick to the body.
A left lands for Al Qarni.
Cho throws a head kick that half lands.
Al Qarni misses with a looping left.
Al Qarni misses with a body punch
and Cho counters with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Al Qarni missing with a left hand there. Cho was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Al Qarni misses with a looping right.
Cho throws the kick towards the body but Al Qarni avoids it.#KD2#
Cho lands a big head kick that sends Al Qarni tumbling to the mat! Cho takes a step backwards and waves Al Qarni back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Al Qarni is rocked!
Al Qarni just misses with a punch to the body.
Oh Al Qarni is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cho throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Al Qarni moves out of range as Cho throws a body kick.
Al Qarni seems to have got his legs back now.#T2#
Al Qarni slips a jab from Cho.
Al Qarni connects with a right hand. Cho shakes it off.#TD#
Al Qarni closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB#
Al Qarni swings around for an armbar but Cho sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Al Qarni's guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Al Qarni looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Cho passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Al Qarni looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Al Qarni looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Al Qarni wants to get back to full guard.
Al Qarni trying to control here.
#T3##SUB#
Al Qarni looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Al Qarni actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Al Qarni is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cho pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Cho tries to stand and escape but Al Qarni is controlling the position.
Al Qarni wants to control but Cho is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Al Qarni looking for subs from the bottom but Cho mounts him!
Cho tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment. #T4#
Cho can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Al Qarni is looking to escape.
Al Qarni tries to hold on but Cho postures up.
Al Qarni gets back to half guard.
Al Qarni slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Al Qarni is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cho is aware though and is defending well.
Al Qarni wants to hit a switch here but Cho passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Al Qarni there!
Al Qarni gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kimble Cho dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Cho misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nice uppercut there from Cho.
Cho lands a really nice looking cross but Al Qarni seems unphased.
Al Qarni throws a right and a left that Cho avoids nicely.
Fahad Al Qarni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cho throws a head kick but Al Qarni moves out of range.
Cho walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cho throws a jab when Al Qarni was well out of range.
Al Qarni throws the left hand but Cho avoids the punch easily.
Al Qarni misses with a hook.
Cho throws out a counter right but Al Qarni avoids it with no problem.
Al Qarni avoids the head kick by Cho.
Cho tests Al Qarni's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Al Qarni lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cho looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #ROC#
Cho is rocked!
Cho blocks a head kick by Al Qarni.
Cho is still on wobbly legs! Can Al Qarni finish him?
Al Qarni's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cho under the eye.
Al Qarni lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Cho falls backwards - clearly groggy! Al Qarni dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fahad Al Qarni!
An out of breath Fahad Al Qarni 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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