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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 30, 2018 |
#R1#
LaCrosse tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Suleimani was well out of range. Poor timing from LaCrosse.
LaCrosse lands a nice shot to the body.
#CL#
LaCrosse gets in close and instigates a clinch.
LaCrosse throws a punch but it's blocked by Suleimani.
LaCrosse pushes off an throws an elbow but Suleimani leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
LaCrosse swings wildly with an uppercut but Suleimani uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for LaCrosse.
LaCrosse misses with a hook to the ribs.
LaCrosse tries to throw a body punch but Suleimani avoids it by throwing LaCrosse back against the cage.
LaCrosse tries to throw a body punch but Suleimani avoids it by throwing LaCrosse back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suleimani swings wildly with an uppercut but LaCrosse uses good head movement to avoid it.
Suleimani blocks a punch to the side of the head.
LaCrosse lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Suleimani tries to work over LaCrosse's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
LaCrosse misses with a punch to the body.
LaCrosse tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Suleimani's elbow.
LaCrosse makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, LaCrosse scores with a nice short uppercut.
Suleimani misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Suleimani.
A nice left hand lands by LaCrosse.
LaCrosse doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Suleimani lands a left hand.
LaCrosse lands with a short shot to the head.
LaCrosse pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
LaCrosse goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
LaCrosse lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
LaCrosse scores with a hook to the body.
Suleimani misses with a body punch.
Suleimani tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
LaCrosse lands a body punch in the clinch.
Suleimani fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
LaCrosse swings wildly with an uppercut but Suleimani uses good head movement to avoid it.
LaCrosse misses with a hook to the ribs.
LaCrosse lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
LaCrosse scores with a nice hook to the head.
Suleimani blocks a body shot from LaCrosse.
LaCrosse lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Suleimani blocks a body shot from LaCrosse.
LaCrosse misses with a hook from the clinch.
LaCrosse struggles to land a body shot inside as Suleimani controls his hands.
LaCrosse has a couple of punches blocked by Suleimani.
Good body shot from LaCrosse.
LaCrosse working aggressively here.
#T3#
LaCrosse lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#
It looks like Qasem Suleimani has been cut.
LaCrosse lands a nice uppercut.
LaCrosse lands a nice shot to the body.
LaCrosse misses with a hook from the clinch.
LaCrosse lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Suleimani fails to land.
LaCrosse lands an elbow inside.
LaCrosse throws a head punch that misses.
Suleimani fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Suleimani.
LaCrosse swings wildly with an uppercut but Suleimani uses good head movement to avoid it.
LaCrosse throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Suleimanis head.
Suleimani can't find room to land a body shot as LaCrosse controls the action.
Suleimani tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Suleimani can't find room to land a body shot as LaCrosse controls the action.
LaCrosse lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Suleimani misses with a body punch.
LaCrosse lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
LaCrosse tries to work over Suleimani's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from LaCrosse.
LaCrosse softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Suleimani misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Suleimani tries to throw a body punch but LaCrosse avoids it by throwing Suleimani back against the cage.
LaCrosse lands a nice shot to the body.
LaCrosse scores with a shot to the side of Suleimani's head.
LaCrosse throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right hook to the body lands for LaCrosse.
LaCrosse scores with a nice hook to the head.
LaCrosse goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Judge LaCrosse dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Qasem Suleimani's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##KD#
LaCrosse cracks Suleimani with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. LaCrosse has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Suleimani to stand back up!
LaCrosse is looking to clinch but Suleimani is avoiding it.
LaCrosse tries to clinch but Suleimani moves out of range. #CL#
LaCrosse forces Suleimani back against the cage and clinches.
Suleimani blocks an elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for LaCrosse.
LaCrosse lands a left 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!
LaCrosse has a couple of punches blocked by Suleimani.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Suleimani.
LaCrosse misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Suleimani.
LaCrosse has a couple of punches blocked by Suleimani.
LaCrosse misses with a punch to the body.
Suleimani tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
LaCrosse is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Suleimani can do to turn this around?
LaCrosse works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
LaCrosse lands a left hand that snaps the head of Suleimani backwards. #T1#
Suleimani blocks an uppercut.
LaCrosse scores with a shoulder strike.
LaCrosse lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Suleimani backwards.
Suleimani throws a punch but it's blocked by LaCrosse.
LaCrosse lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
LaCrosse tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Suleimani's elbow.
LaCrosse lands with a right to the head.
Suleimani scores with a nice hook to the head.
LaCrosse throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Suleimanis head.
Suleimani tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Suleimani blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Suleimani fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Suleimani tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from LaCrosse fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Suleimani. #T2#
LaCrosse throws a punch but it's blocked by Suleimani.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Suleimani misses with a body punch.
LaCrosse misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Suleimani.
LaCrosse throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Suleimanis head.
Suleimani blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Suleimani scores with a shoulder strike.
LaCrosse lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Suleimani scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for LaCrosse.
LaCrosse can't find room to land a body shot as Suleimani controls the action.
LaCrosse lands with a short punch from the clinch.
LaCrosse scores with a shoulder strike.
LaCrosse lands a right hand that snaps the head of Suleimani backwards.
LaCrosse lands an elbow inside that Suleimani shrugs off. #T3#
LaCrosse tries to throw a body punch but Suleimani avoids it by throwing LaCrosse back against the cage.
Suleimani prevents a body shot from LaCrosse.
Suleimani blocks a body shot from LaCrosse.
LaCrosse struggles to land a body shot inside as Suleimani controls his hands.
Judge LaCrosse has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Suleimani blocks an elbow strike.
Suleimani blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Suleimani fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
LaCrosse lands a hook that snaps the head of Suleimani backwards.
Suleimani misses with a hook from the clinch.
Suleimani misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by LaCrosse.
LaCrosse lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
LaCrosse throws a head punch that misses.
Suleimani blocks an uppercut.
#T4#
A short left from LaCrosse.
LaCrosse misses with a body punch.
Suleimani takes an elbow to the forehead.
LaCrosse lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
LaCrosse struggles to land a body shot inside as Suleimani controls his hands.
LaCrosse throws a punch but it's blocked by Suleimani.
LaCrosse misses with a punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
LaCrosse tries a body shot but Suleimani blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Suleimani creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
LaCrosse lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Suleimani backwards.
LaCrosse lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Suleimani.
Suleimani blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Suleimani blocks a body shot from LaCrosse.
LaCrosse lands a damaging elbow.
Suleimani blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Judge LaCrosse dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Qasem Suleimani's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
LaCrosse tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Suleimani manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
LaCrosse is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
LaCrosse staying out of range there.
LaCrosse tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Suleimani was well out of range. Poor timing from LaCrosse.
LaCrosse wants to clinch
and Suleimani counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
LaCrosse cracks Suleimani with a good jab.
LaCrosse will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Suleimani fakes high and swings low for a body shot but LaCrosse manages to avoid it.
LaCrosse swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
LaCrosse doesn't manage to clinch there - Suleimani circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of LaCrosse 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Suleimani throws a head kick but LaCrosse moves out of range.
LaCrosse wants to clinch up but Suleimani keeps it at a distance.
Suleimani flicks out a counter leg kick but LaCrosse steps away.
LaCrosse tries to clinch but Suleimani moves away
and Suleimani counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
LaCrosse moves in looking to clinch but Suleimani pushes him off.#T1##CL#
LaCrosse fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Suleimani, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by LaCrosse.
LaCrosse pushes Suleimani back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
LaCrosse lands with a short punch from the clinch.
LaCrosse scores with a shoulder strike.
LaCrosse lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC#
Suleimani is rocked!
LaCrosse lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Suleimani is still on wobbly legs! Can LaCrosse finish him?
LaCrosse misses with a hook from the clinch.
LaCrosse misses with a punch on the inside.
LaCrosse working some nice short punches in the clinch.
LaCrosse misses with a hook from the clinch.
LaCrosse prevents a body shot from Suleimani.
LaCrosse lands a right hand that snaps the head of Suleimani backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right handed body shot lands from LaCrosse.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Suleimani.
LaCrosse struggles to land a body shot inside as Suleimani controls his hands.
LaCrosse swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Suleimani blocks the elbow strike.
LaCrosse creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Suleimani with a big uppercut! Suleimani tries to clinch up but LaCrosse pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Suleimani to the mat! Suleimani covers up and LaCrosse unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Judge LaCrosse!
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Event:
GAMMA#617 Shin v Williams 2
Date: Mar 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Suleimani fakes the leg kick and cracks Voller in the body.
Voller is looking to clinch but Suleimani is avoiding it.
Suleimani is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Voller misses with a hook.
Suleimani throws a quick counter head kick but Voller was just out of range.
Voller misses with a body kick.
Voller throws a sloppy head kick and Suleimani moves out of range easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Suleimani.
Suleimani swats away the attempt to clinch by Voller.
A jab from Voller misses.
Voller clobbers Suleimani with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice shot lands for Voller.
Suleimani moves out of range as Voller throws a body kick.
Suleimani was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Voller pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lars Voller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Voller has managed to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Voller tries to work over Suleimani's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Voller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Suleimani.
Voller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Voller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Voller misses with an elbow over the top.#T1#
Voller tries to throw a body punch but Suleimani avoids it by throwing Voller back against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Voller throws an elbow but misses.
Suleimani blocks the elbow strike.
Suleimani lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Suleimani works on Voller's body with a couple of short punches.
Suleimani lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Voller breaks the clinch.
Voller swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Suleimani ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Suleimani fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Suleimani tries to work over Voller's front leg with a kick but Voller checks it.
Voller takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Voller chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Suleimani can pounce on him.
Suleimani misses with a body shot
and Voller counters with a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Voller is looking to clinch but Suleimani is avoiding it.
Voller tries to clinch up.
Suleimani scores with a hook to the body. Voller takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Voller fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T2#
Suleimani avoids a punch combination nicely.
Voller gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Suleimani's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Voller connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Suleimani scrambles back to his feet.
Voller tries to close the distance and clinch but Suleimani swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Suleimani swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Voller.
Voller on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lars Voller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Suleimani looks for the body kick but Voller saw that one coming.
Voller takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#CL2#
Voller closes the distance and pushes Suleimani back into the cage.
Voller tries to throw a body punch but Suleimani avoids it by throwing Voller back against the cage. #BC2#
Voller pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Voller bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Suleimani's head.
Suleimani stuns Voller with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Suleimani shoots in looking for a takedown but Voller manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Suleimani's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Voller's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Voller tries to clinch but Suleimani moves away
and Suleimani cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Voller takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Voller is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Suleimani scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL2#
Voller closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Suleimani lands a left hand.
Voller throws an elbow that misses.
Suleimani prevents Voller from breaking the clinch.
A body shot lands from Suleimani.
Suleimani tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Voller wants to break the clinch but can't.
Suleimani misses with a punch on the inside.
Suleimani lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Voller.
Voller blocking some punches.
Suleimani works on Voller's body with a couple of short punches.#T4#
Suleimani lands a body punch in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Suleimani.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Voller misses with a punch to the body.
Voller misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
Voller breaks from the clinch.
Voller is looking to clinch. #CL#
Suleimani takes the fight into the clinch.
Suleimani avoids a wild elbow strike from Voller.
Voller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Voller takes a shot to the head.
Voller throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Voller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Suleimani.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Voller lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Suleimani blocks the elbow strike.
Suleimani tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Voller's elbow.
Suleimani avoids a wild elbow strike from Voller.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Qasem Suleimani dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Suleimani throws a push kick but Voller slaps the foot to one side.
Suleimani connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Qasem Suleimani is winning the standup battle so far.
Suleimani throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Suleimani avoids the head kick by Voller.
Voller throws a head kick but Suleimani moves out of range.
Suleimani blocks a head kick by Voller.
Suleimani feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Voller doesn't manage to clinch there - Suleimani circles away.
Voller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Suleimani sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Voller misses with a looping left.
Voller takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Suleimani scores with a decent looking hook.
Suleimani is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Voller can do to turn this around?
Voller takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Voller looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Suleimani.
Voller has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Suleimani finds it's way round the side to connect with Voller's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fight stays on the outside here - Voller looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Voller throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Suleimani connects with the punch.#T1#
Suleimani scores with a decent looking hook.
Suleimani scores with a hook.
A head kick misses from Voller.
Voller lands a jab.
Suleimani lands a nice leg kick that just misses Voller's sensitive parts.
Voller throws a looping overhand right but Suleimani ducks down to avoid it.
Voller throws a sloppy head kick
and Suleimani counters with a straight right hand.
Suleimani throws a half hearted mid kick.
Voller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Voller closes the distance but Suleimani moves to the side
and Suleimani counters with a straight right hand.
Suleimani feints a jab promting Voller to slip. Suleimani then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Voller slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Suleimani fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Voller has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Suleimani avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Voller wants to clinch up but Suleimani keeps it at a distance.
A jab from Suleimani does it's job there.#T2#
Voller takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Voller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Suleimani.
Voller is looking to land body kicks.
Voller tries to clinch but Suleimani moves out of range.
Suleimani lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL#
Voller gets tackled into the cage by Suleimani. Suleimani maintains the clinch.
Nice elbow from Voller.
Suleimani softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Voller tries a body shot but Suleimani blocks it.
Voller misses with a punch to the body.
A short body shot lands from Voller as the two fighters clinch.
Voller can't find room to land a body shot as Suleimani controls the action.
Voller is looking to break free of the clinch but Suleimani has double underhooks.
Suleimani blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Voller is trying to break free.
Suleimani lands a hook that snaps the head of Voller backwards. #T3#
Suleimani takes an elbow to the forehead.
Qasem Suleimani has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Voller is trying to break free.
Suleimani blocks an elbow strike from Voller.
Voller's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#BC#
Suleimani breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Suleimani gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch on the inside from Suleimani fails to land. #BC#
Suleimani breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Suleimani lands a nice leg kick that just misses Voller's sensitive parts.
Voller tries to close the distance and clinch but Suleimani swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Suleimani 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.
Suleimani clobbers Voller with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Suleimani throws a body punch but Voller moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Voller looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A slow jab from Voller misses its intended target.
Suleimani connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A head kick misses from Voller.
Voller misses with a low kick.#T4#
Voller misses with a low kick.
Voller closes the distance looking to clinch
and Suleimani counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Voller misses with a low kick as Suleimani jumps back.
Suleimani cracks Voller with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Suleimani throws a head kick that misses. #KD#
Suleimani sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Voller to the ground! Suleimani dives into full mount looking to finish!#ROC#
Voller is rocked!
Voller regains half guard.
Suleimani trying to control from half guard but Voller is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Suleimani keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Qasem Suleimani dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Voller rushes Suleimani and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Voller tries to work over Suleimani's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Voller throws an elbow that misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Suleimani - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Voller just misses with a elbow thrown towards Suleimani's brow.
Voller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Voller.
Voller goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Suleimani scores with a shot to the side of Voller's head.
Suleimani lands with a light punch inside. #TD#
Suleimani is trying to trip Voller. He has hold of a leg but Voller is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Suleimani persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Voller trying to control the position.
Suleimani is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T1#
Voller looking for a sweep. Not yet Voller, not yet.
Suleimani prevents Voller from getting back to his feet.
Suleimani postures up and lands a big shot to Voller's brow. #SUB2#
Voller isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Suleimani stacks Voller 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 Suleimani!
Suleimani creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Voller gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Suleimani looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T2#
Suleimani scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Suleimani winds up and cracks Voller with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Suleimani 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.
Voller taking some punishment here, with Suleimani in his half guard.
Voller on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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. Suleimani connects with a nice short shot to Voller's temple.
Qasem Suleimani overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Suleimani wants to lay and pray for a moment but Voller keeps working.
Nice strikes from Suleimani there.
Suleimani stalling. #T3#
Voller wants to improve his position but Suleimani is controlling well.
Lars Voller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Suleimani slips a nice elbow through Voller's hands, connecting with Voller's forehead.
Voller trying to control but Suleimani postures up.
Voller is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Suleimani wants to take a breather but Voller is having none of it. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Suleimani takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Suleimani lands a nice short elbow.
Voller tries to get to full guard but Suleimani has control of the leg.
Voller works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Suleimani avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Suleimani connects with a couple of short punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Qasem Suleimani showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Suleimani 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Qasem Suleimani!
During a confident post fight interview, Qasem Suleimani thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
GAMMA#610 Rutten v Fjera
Date: Feb 04, 2017 |
#R1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Dubrov.
Suleimani checks a leg kick.
Dubrov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice shot by Suleimani.#CUT2#
It looks like Pavel Dubrov has been cut.
Dubrov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Suleimani.
We've been told by Dubrov's head coaches at LOD: Lightning Kicks (MaxID280K) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dubrov darts in trying to clinch
and Suleimani counters with a stiff right hand.
Suleimani avoids the head kick by Dubrov.
Suleimani looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dubrov throws an overhand right that lands on Suleimani's shoulder, as Suleimani tries to avoid the shot.
Suleimani fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dubrov is out of range.
Dubrov feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Suleimani scores with a spinning back kick!
Dubrov tried to score with a low kick but Suleimani checks it.
Suleimani looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Suleimani smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Suleimani works the jab nicely.
Suleimani takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dubrov lands a jab to the nose.
We've been informed that Suleimani 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.
Dubrov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
#T1#
Dubrov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Suleimani counters with a slapping leg kick.
Suleimani throws a nice head kick!
Dubrov lands with a nice body punch.
Dubrov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dubrov 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.
Some bone on bone action there as Suleimani checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Pavel Dubrov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheers as Dubrov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Suleimani doesn't seem phased though.
Suleimani dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dubrov. That did some damage!
Dubrov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Suleimani is out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Dubrov.
Suleimani throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dubrov 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.
Suleimani misses the shot to the body.
Suleimani cracks Dubrov with a right hand 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!
Suleimani misses the shot to the body.
Suleimani defending well as Dubrov loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Dubrov throws a body punch but Suleimani moves out of range.
Dubrov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dubrov 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.
Suleimani tries a quick counter leg kick but Dubrov is wise to it.
Dubrov throws a low kick but Suleimani moves out of range easily.
Suleimani checks a leg kick.
Dubrov connects with a nice looking jab.
Dubrov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Suleimani.
Suleimani lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dubrov's sensitive parts.
Decent striking displayed by Suleimani there.
Dubrov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Suleimani finds it's way round the side to connect with Dubrov's head.
Dubrov connects with an inside leg kick.
Dubrov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Suleimani counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Suleimani misses with an uppercut. Dubrov saw that one coming.
Dubrov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Suleimani was well out of range. Poor timing from Dubrov.
Suleimani throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dubrov slips under a jab from Suleimani.
Dubrov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T3#
Dubrov tries to clinch up but Suleimani circles away and keeps his distance.
Suleimani listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Suleimani jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#CUT2#
Pavel Dubrov's cut is getting worse.
Suleimani throws a body shot but no joy.
Dubrov wants to land a leg kick but Suleimani is out of range.
Dubrov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Suleimani with a jab.
Dubrov lands a lovely overhand right.
Dubrov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Suleimani clinches up with Dubrov and pushes him back against the cage.
Suleimani gets through Dubrov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dubrov tries to land a knee to the head but Suleimani blocks with his arms.
Dubrov tries to land knees in the clinch but Suleimani avoids the damage to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dubrov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Suleimani.
Dubrov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T4#
Suleimani scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dubrov missing with knees to the body.
Suleimani throws a head punch that misses.
Dubrov takes a shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Suleimani.
Dubrov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dubrov gets through Suleimani's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dubrov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dubrov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dubrov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Suleimani throws a punch but it's blocked by Dubrov.
Dubrov throws a punch but it's blocked by Suleimani.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
Dubrov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Suleimani scores with the left hand. Dubrov knows he should have avoided that one.
Dubrov moves away from the strike by Suleimani.
Suleimani thuds his shin into the meat of Dubrov's side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Qasem Suleimani dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pavel Dubrov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Suleimani lands an overhand right.
Suleimani checks a low kick from Dubrov.
Suleimani throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dubrov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dubrov throws a leg kick but Suleimani moved away.
Qasem Suleimani seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Suleimani jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Pavel Dubrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Suleimani just misses with a punch to the body.
Dubrov tried to counter with a leg kick but Suleimani avoided it.
Suleimani cracks Dubrov with a good jab.
Suleimani circles away from the clinch attempt.
Suleimani swings for the body but Dubrov moves out of range.
Dubrov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Suleimani pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suleimani lands a right hook to the body.
Suleimani wants to land a leg kick but Dubrov is out of range.
Suleimani lands with a cross.
Suleimani uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dubrov.
Suleimani has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dubrov throws a series of punches but Suleimani avoids them all with ease.
Suleimani feints a counter leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Suleimani shoots in but no luck this time. #T1#
Dubrov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Suleimani.
Dubrov slips under a jab from Suleimani.
Dubrov is looking to counter punch.
Dubrov blocks a jab.
Suleimani takes a swing at Dubrov's ribcage but misses.
Suleimani walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dubrov blocks a jab.
Dubrov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dubrov looks to throw a body kick
and Suleimani counters with a thumping low kick.
Dubrov misses the shot to the body.
Suleimani scores with a jab.
Suleimani slips under a jab from Dubrov.
Dubrov 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. #TD2#
Suleimani feints and as Dubrov raises his hands in defense, Suleimani changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dubrov wants to stand but Suleimani is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Suleimani trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Dubrov manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR##T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dubrov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Suleimani swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dubrov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Dubrov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dubrov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SU#
Dubrov gets to his feet. Suleimani looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
A leg kick checked by Suleimani.
And Suleimani responds with a good body kick, but Dubrov manages to step out the way in time.
Dubrov looks to clinch
and Suleimani counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Dubrov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Suleimani lands a leg kick that knocks Dubrov off balance momentarily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Suleimani. #T3#
Suleimani scores with a hook to the body. Dubrov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dubrov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice jab there from Suleimani.
Suleimani lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dubrov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL#
Dubrov moves into range and clinches up with Suleimani.
Suleimani misses with some punches.
Suleimani tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Suleimani lands a body shot.
Suleimani misses with a punch to the body.
Qasem Suleimani seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Suleimani misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dubrov misses with a knee strike.
Dubrov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Suleimani is defending well for now.
Suleimani lands with a light punch inside. #CUT2#
Pavel Dubrov's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A head punch on the inside from Suleimani fails to land.
Dubrov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T4#
Dubrov struggles to land a body shot inside as Suleimani controls his hands.
Dubrov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Suleimani blocks it with crossed arms.
Dubrov scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Suleimani misses with a punch on the inside.
Dubrov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Suleimani blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dubrov blocking some punches.
A body shot lands from Suleimani.
Dubrov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Suleimani blocks it with crossed arms.
Dubrov tries to work over Suleimani's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Suleimani lands a knee to the head.
Dubrov tries a knee to the head but Suleimani blocks it.
Dubrov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Suleimani has a couple of punches blocked by Dubrov.
Suleimani lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dubrov backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Qasem Suleimani showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pavel Dubrov'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. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Suleimani tries to score with a low kick but Dubrov moves his leg out of the way.
Dubrov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Suleimani.
Dubrov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dubrov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dubrov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Suleimani scores with a leg kick.
Dubrov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Suleimani looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Suleimani throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dubrov.
Dubrov tries to score with a low kick but Suleimani moves his leg out of the way.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Suleimani! But no joy.
Dubrov swings for the body but Suleimani moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dubrov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Suleimani gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dubrov just misses with a punch to the body.
Good work by Suleimani as he checks the leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Suleimani! But no joy.
Dubrov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1#
Dubrov tries to land a body kick
and Suleimani counters with a straight right hand.
Dubrov misses with a low kick.
Suleimani throws a solid leg kick but Dubrov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Suleimani.
Suleimani throws a body punch but Dubrov moves out of range.
Dubrov misses with a jab to the body
and Suleimani counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dubrov thinking.
Suleimani checks a leg kick nicely.
Suleimani lands a really nice looking cross but Dubrov seems unphased.
A low kick from Dubrov is predictable there
enabling Suleimani to counter with a crisp jab.
Suleimani throws a sloppy head kick and Dubrov moves out of range easily.
Dubrov just misses with a punch to the body.
A punch combination from Suleimani misses.
Suleimani cracks Dubrov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Suleimani misses with a straight left.
Dubrov tried to counter with a leg kick but Suleimani avoided it.
Suleimani digs a good hook to Dubrov's body.
Dubrov misses with a low kick. #T2#
Suleimani keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dubrov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Dubrov forces Suleimani back against the cage and clinches.
Dubrov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Suleimani blocks it with crossed arms.
Dubrov scores with a shot to the side of Suleimani's head.
Dubrov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dubrov tries to land knees in the clinch but Suleimani avoids the damage to the body.
Suleimani lands a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short uppercut from Suleimani.
Dubrov throws a head punch that misses.
Dubrov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Suleimani has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dubrov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dubrov letting Suleimani take a breather here.
Dubrov blocks an uppercut.
Dubrov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#T3#
Suleimani tries a body shot but Dubrov blocks it.
#BC2#
Suleimani breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dubrov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Suleimani can pounce on him.
Suleimani turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dubrov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Suleimani counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Suleimani moves away from the strike by Dubrov.
Dubrov throws a body shot but no joy.
Suleimani throws a nice inside leg kick.
Suleimani takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Suleimani uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dubrov.
A low kick from Dubrov is predictable there
and Suleimani counters with a nice uppercut.
Suleimani is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Suleimani feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dubrovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dubrov thows a leg kick but Suleimani checks it
and Suleimani counters with a low kick, right behind Dubrov 's knee.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Suleimani displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dubrov throws out the jab.
Suleimani appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Pavel Dubrov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Donk. Suleimani catches Dubrov right on the button with a cross.
Suleimani shoots for a double leg takedown but Dubrov sprawls well. He's pushed Suleimani's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Suleimani lands an overhand right.
Suleimani throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A shot to the liver by Suleimani. Beautiful body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dubrov 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 Suleimani has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Suleimani and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Suleimani throws a head kick that misses.
A good leg kick by Suleimani.
Dubrov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dubrov wants to slow Suleimani down by chopping away at his legs.
Suleimani lands a leg kick that knocks Dubrov off balance momentarily.
Suleimani's corner calls for a 1-2. Suleimani obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Suleimani moves out of range as Dubrov strikes.
Suleimani punishes Dubrov's body with a nice straight punch.
Qasem Suleimani is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Suleimani, right into the meat.
Suleimani misses with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Qasem Suleimani comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Suleimani 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Qasem Suleimani!
Qasem Suleimani 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:
GAMMA#605 Sito v Lamb
Date: Jan 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Dubrov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Suleimani jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dubrov tries to close the distance and clinch but Suleimani swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dubrov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Suleimani looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pavel Dubrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dubrov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Suleimani.
A bone on bone clash there as Suleimani blocks the leg kick.
Dubrov throws an overhand right that lands on Suleimani's shoulder, as Suleimani tries to avoid the shot.
Suleimani keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dubrov.
A jab from Suleimani misses.
Dubrov blocks a jab.
Dubrov cracks Suleimani with a good jab.
Dubrov looks to score with a jab to the body but Suleimani is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dubrov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dubrov wants to clinch.
A cross from Suleimani lands.#CUT2#
It looks like Pavel Dubrov has been cut.#T1#
Dubrov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dubrov just misses with a punch to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Suleimani, right into the meat.
Dubrov moves away from the strike by Suleimani.
Dubrov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Suleimani bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dubrov throws a looping overhand right but Suleimani ducks down to avoid it.
Suleimani feints and then cracks Dubrov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dubrov down.
Suleimani lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pavel Dubrov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Suleimani defending well as Dubrov loads up on a big left hand.
Suleimani misses with a body shot.
#CL#
Dubrov has closed the distance and engaged Suleimani in a clinch.
Suleimani lands an uppercut.
Suleimani lands a body punch in the clinch.
Suleimani can't find room to land a body shot as Dubrov controls the action.
Dubrov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dubrov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T2#
Suleimani pushes Dubrov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dubrov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Suleimani has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dubrov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dubrov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dubrov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Suleimani blocks it with crossed arms.
Suleimani working aggressively here.
Dubrov tries to land a knee to the head but Suleimani blocks with his arms.
Suleimani blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dubrov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Suleimani blocks an uppercut.
Suleimani is leaning against Dubrov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Suleimani lands with a right to the head.
Suleimani tries to land knees in the clinch but Dubrov avoids the damage to the body.
Suleimani lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dubrov has a couple of punches blocked by Suleimani.
Dubrov misses with the head strike.
Dubrov lands a right hand. #T3#
Suleimani has a couple of punches blocked by Dubrov.
Suleimani blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dubrov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dubrov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dubrov blocks an uppercut.
Dubrov tries to land a knee to the head but Suleimani blocks with his arms.
#BC2#
Suleimani manages to break the clinch.
Dubrov lands a jab-cross combination.
Suleimani uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dubrov.
Suleimani misses with a kick to the body.
Dubrov fires out a quick counter leg kick but Suleimani just manages to avoid it.
Dubrov connects with a right hand. Suleimani shakes it off.
Suleimani comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dubrov just misses with a punch to the body.
Dubrov tries to clinch but Suleimani moves out of range.
Suleimani swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Suleimani lands a really nice looking cross but Dubrov seems unphased.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Suleimani cracks Dubrov with an open hand slap.#CL2#
Suleimani has Dubrov up against the cage in a clinch.
#T4#
Dubrov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dubrov throws a punch but it's blocked by Suleimani.
Dubrov throws a head punch that misses.
Dubrov has a couple of punches blocked by Suleimani.
Suleimani tries a body shot but Dubrov blocks it.
Suleimani lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Suleimani.
Dubrov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Suleimani works on Dubrov's body with a couple of short punches.
Dubrov can't find room to land a body shot as Suleimani controls the action.
Dubrov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dubrov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Suleimani lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Suleimani creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dubrov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dubrov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Qasem Suleimani will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pavel Dubrov'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#
Suleimani tries to clinch up.
Dubrov checks a leg kick. #CL#
Dubrov has closed the distance and engaged Suleimani in a clinch.
Suleimani tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dubrov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Suleimani backwards.
Dubrov blocks an uppercut.
Dubrov missing with knees to the body.
Dubrov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dubrov working aggressively here.
Dubrov tries a knee to the head but Suleimani blocks it.
Dubrov digs a right hand underneath Suleimani's ribcage. Suleimani let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Suleimani digs a right hand underneath Dubrov's ribcage. Dubrov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suleimani on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Suleimani.
A shot in the inside from Dubrov.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dubrov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Suleimani digs a right hand into Dubrov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dubrov's gas tank. #T1#
Dubrov misses with a punch on the inside.
Suleimani blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dubrov misses with a body punch.
Pavel Dubrov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dubrov missing with knees to the body.
Suleimani blocks an uppercut.
Dubrov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Suleimani blocks it with crossed arms.
Dubrov blocks an uppercut.
Dubrov scores with a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Suleimani creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dubrov throws a punch but it's blocked by Suleimani.
Suleimani doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good body shot from Suleimani.
Suleimani stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A shot in the inside from Suleimani.
Dubrov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Suleimani backwards.
Suleimani blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A bit of stalling here from Suleimani.
#T2#
Dubrov throws a head punch that misses.
Dubrov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dubrov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dubrov tries a body shot but Suleimani blocks it.
A short right from Dubrov.
Dubrov throws a punch but it's blocked by Suleimani.
Dubrov cracks Suleimani with a nice body shot.
Dubrov letting Suleimani take a breather here.
Dubrov misses with a knee strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dubrov.
Dubrov trying to land knees to the body.
Dubrov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Suleimani lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Suleimani.
Suleimani misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Dubrov can't find room to land a body shot as Suleimani controls the action.
Suleimani tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dubrov's elbow.
Suleimani fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dubrov takes a shot to the head.
Dubrov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dubrov is trying to break the clinch but Suleimani has him pressed against the cage.
Suleimani blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Suleimani lands a knee to the head.
Suleimani blocking some punches.
Suleimani throws a head punch that misses.
A body shot lands from Dubrov.
Dubrov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dubrov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Suleimani with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Still in the clinch, Dubrov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dubrov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Suleimani has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dubrov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T4#
Suleimani lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dubrov.
Dubrov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Suleimani backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Suleimani slows down the pace here.
Suleimani blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Suleimani holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Dubrov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Suleimani has a couple of punches blocked by Dubrov.
Dubrov tries to work over Suleimani's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Suleimani throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Suleimani lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dubrov backwards.
Dubrov tries a body shot but Suleimani blocks it.
Dubrov swings wildly with an uppercut but Suleimani uses good head movement to avoid it.
Suleimani blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pavel Dubrov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pavel Dubrov's cut.
That's time! Dubrov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Dubrov lands a nice looking body shot.
Suleimani connects with a body shot that sends Dubrov's belly button to the back.
Suleimani slips under a jab from Dubrov.
It seemed like Suleimani was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dubrov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Suleimani tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Qasem Suleimani seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dubrov.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dubrov.
Dubrov misses the shot to the body.
Dubrov swings for the body but Suleimani moves out of range.
Dubrov misses with an uppercut
and Suleimani counters with a slapping leg kick.
Suleimani lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dubrov on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL2#
Suleimani takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Dubrov on the inside.
Dubrov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dubrov misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T1#
A knee to the head by Dubrov.
Suleimani tries a body shot but Dubrov blocks it.
Dubrov tries to land a knee to the head but Suleimani blocks with his arms.
Dubrov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dubrov misses with a punch to the body.
Dubrov misses with a punch to the body.
Suleimani makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Suleimani misses with a hook to the ribs.
Suleimani misses with a short punch on the inside.
Suleimani lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dubrov obliges.
Suleimani lands a body punch.
Dubrov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Suleimani gets through Dubrov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dubrov landing knees to the head.
Dubrov misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T2#
Suleimani with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dubrov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dubrov can't find room to land a body shot as Suleimani controls the action.
Suleimani working aggressively here.
Dubrov missing with knees to the body.
Dubrov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dubrov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Suleimani lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dubrov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Suleimani is defending well for now.
Dubrov throws a punch but it's blocked by Suleimani.
Dubrov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dubrov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Suleimani blocks it with crossed arms.
Dubrov blocking some punches.
Dubrov trying to land knees to the body.
Dubrov cracks Suleimani with a nice body shot.
Dubrov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Suleimani's elbow. #T3#
Dubrov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Suleimani gets through Dubrov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Suleimani can't find room to land a body shot as Dubrov controls the action.
Suleimani has Dubrov pressed against the cage.
Dubrov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Suleimani avoids it.
Suleimani tries a knee to the head but Dubrov blocks it.
Stalling in the clinch from Suleimani.
Dubrov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Suleimani pushes Dubrov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT2#
Pavel Dubrov's cut is getting worse.
A nice right hand lands inside from Suleimani.
Suleimani blocks an uppercut.
Dubrov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dubrov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dubrov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Suleimani backwards. #T4#
Dubrov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Suleimani tries to work over Dubrov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Dubrov.
Suleimani blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Dubrov fails to land.
Dubrov misses with a knee strike.
A head punch on the inside from Dubrov fails to land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Suleimani tries to work over Dubrov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Suleimani on the inside.
Dubrov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Suleimani scores with a nice short uppercut.
Suleimani goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dubrov.
Suleimani slows down the pace here.
Suleimani blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Qasem Suleimani.
I think Suleimani has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
GAMMA#601 Gunnar v Rutten
Date: Dec 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Pagnozzi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pagnozzi sizes up Suleimani with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pagnozzi looks to score with a jab to the body but Suleimani is just out of range.
Suleimani throws a counter high kick but Pagnozzi was just alert enough to avoid it.
Suleimani looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Suleimani swinging wildly here.
Pagnozzi 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.
Suleimani throws a hook but Pagnozzi avoids it easily.
Suleimani blocks a low kick nicely.
Suleimani moves out of range of the strikes.
Pagnozzi swings for the body but Suleimani moves out of range.
Suleimani slips a jab from Pagnozzi.
Suleimani swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pagnozzi throws a body punch but Suleimani moves out of range.
Pagnozzi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Suleimani looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A decent looking cross lands there for Suleimani.
Pagnozzi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Suleimani counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pagnozzi thinking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pagnozzi with a jab.#T1#
Pagnozzi throws a jab when Suleimani was well out of range.
Suleimani looks to throw the jab but Pagnozzi is out of range.
Pagnozzi throws a body shot but no joy.
Suleimani lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Suleimani uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pagnozzi.
Pagnozzi misses with a body shot.
Suleimani looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pagnozzi looks for a takedown but Suleimani sprawls well.
Suleimani scores with the left hand. Pagnozzi knows he should have avoided that one.
Pagnozzi misses with a body shot.
Pagnozzi throws a shot to the body.
Pagnozzi avoids the body shot from Suleimani.
A jab from Suleimani finds it's way through Pagnozzi's defenses.
Suleimani connects with a crisp jab.
Suleimani lands a jab to the nose.#T2#
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!
Pagnozzi scores with a jab to the head.
Pagnozzi moves out of range as Suleimani strikes.
Suleimani misses the shot to the body.
Pagnozzi has a takedown stuffed.
Suleimani walks into a jab.
The crowd cheers as Pagnozzi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Suleimani doesn't seem phased though.
Suleimani tries a low kick but Pagnozzi avoids it.
Pagnozzi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Suleimani chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pagnozzi can pounce on him.
Pagnozzi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Suleimani.
An attempted straight right counter from Suleimani misses the target.
Suleimani moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Pagnozzi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Suleimani. Suleimani circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Suleimani looks to land a right hand but Pagnozzi moved out of range.
Suleimani looks to land a right hand but Pagnozzi moved out of range.#T3#
Pagnozzi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pagnozzi.
Suleimani tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pagnozzi was well out of range. Poor timing from Suleimani.
Callum Pagnozzi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Suleimani misses with a low kick as Pagnozzi jumps back.
Pagnozzi moves away from the strike by Suleimani.
Pagnozzi moves out of range of the body kick from Suleimani.
Suleimani lands with a right hand.
Suleimani jabs Pagnozzi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pagnozzi lands a jab.
Pagnozzi looks to land a right hand but Suleimani moved out of range.
Suleimani tests Pagnozzi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pagnozzi misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pagnozzi. Suleimani does a little dance to reset his feet.
Suleimani slaps away a takedown attempt from Pagnozzi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Qasem Suleimani has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Callum Pagnozzi.
Suleimani lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T4#
Pagnozzi throws a low kick, looking for Suleimani's leg but Suleimani calmly moves out of range.
Pagnozzi misses with an uppercut. Suleimani saw that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Suleimani misses its intended target.
Pagnozzi digs a good body shot into Suleimani's ribs.
Pagnozzi is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Suleimani had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Pagnozzi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Suleimani lands with a kick to the temple. Pagnozzi shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Suleimani walks into a straight right hand from Pagnozzi.
Good leg kick by Pagnozzi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Suleimani throws a leg kick but Pagnozzi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Suleimani feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pagnozzis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Suleimani swings for the body but Pagnozzi moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pagnozzi 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.
Suleimani avoids the body shot from Pagnozzi.
It looked like Suleimani wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pagnozzi misses the jab.
Pagnozzi tests Suleimani's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Callum Pagnozzi will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Suleimani looks to land a left hand but Pagnozzi moved out of range nicely.
Pagnozzi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Suleimani.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Suleimani.
Pagnozzi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Suleimani.
Pagnozzi lands the left hand.
Pagnozzi ducks under a wild hook from Suleimani.
Suleimani throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Pagnozzi walks into a stiff left hand from Suleimani.
Pagnozzi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Suleimani's head backwards.
Pagnozzi swings for the body but Suleimani moves out of range.
Suleimani is looking to counter with head kicks.
Pagnozzi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Suleimani.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suleimani throws a big shot that misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Pagnozzi blocks the leg kick.
Pagnozzi motions for Suleimani to come forward. Pagnozzi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Suleimani lands with a thumping leg kick.
Suleimani scores with a punch to the head.
Pagnozzi scores with a sloppy right hand. Suleimani should have avoided that one. #T1#
A combination from Pagnozzi does no damage.
Pagnozzi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Suleimani checks it well.
Suleimani looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Suleimani is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pagnozzi.
Pagnozzi throws a solid leg kick but Suleimani takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pagnozzi.
Pagnozzi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Suleimani can pounce on him.
Pagnozzi digs a good hook to Suleimani's body.
Suleimani on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pagnozzi. Pagnozzi obviously looking to wear him down.
Suleimani throws a sloppy head kick
and Pagnozzi counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Suleimani.
Pagnozzi throws a shot from downtown. Suleimani moves away and avoids it.
Suleimani lands a leg kick that knocks Pagnozzi off balance momentarily.
Suleimani defending well as Pagnozzi loads up on a big left hand.
Pagnozzi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pagnozzi blocks a leg kick.
Callum Pagnozzi seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Pagnozzi throws a sloppy head kick and Suleimani moves out of range easily.
Pagnozzi throws a hook to the side of Suleimani's head but Suleimani sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pagnozzi misses with a straight left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Suleimani connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pagnozzi momentarily.
Pagnozzi throws a sloppy head kick and Suleimani moves out of range easily.
Suleimani checks a low kick from Pagnozzi.
Suleimani scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A solid body kick from Suleimani.
Pagnozzi misses with a double jab.
Pagnozzi misses with a jab to the body
and Suleimani makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A swing and a miss from Suleimani.
Suleimani pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pagnozzi lands with an uppercut that bounces Suleimani off the cage and back into range.
Suleimani throws a leg kick that misses.
Suleimani backing away here, and Pagnozzi unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Suleimani keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Suleimani with a jab.#T3#
Pagnozzi swings widly with a right hand
and Suleimani counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pagnozzi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Pagnozzi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Suleimani.
Suleimani was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pagnozzi moves out of range of the strikes.
Suleimani connects with the punch.
Pagnozzi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Pagnozzi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Suleimani throws out a powerful jab.
A jab from Pagnozzi misses.
Pagnozzi throws a body shot but no joy.
A slow jab from Pagnozzi misses its intended target.
Suleimani takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pagnozzi throws a nice looking combination but Suleimani bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Suleimani throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pagnozzi throws the left hand but Suleimani avoids the punch easily.
Pagnozzi throws a lazy uppercut
and Suleimani counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pagnozzi thinking. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Suleimani misses with an uppercut. Pagnozzi saw that one coming.
A low kick from Pagnozzi misses
and Suleimani counters with a straight right hand.
Suleimani throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pagnozzi on the side of the head.
Pagnozzi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Suleimani doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pagnozzi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Suleimani.
Suleimani displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pagnozzi throws out the jab.
Suleimani takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Suleimani loads up on a big right hand but Pagnozzi slips the punch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pagnozzi! But no joy.
Suleimani takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Suleimani misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pagnozzi.
Pagnozzi is looking to chop away at Suleimani's legs.
Suleimani appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Suleimani misses with a shot to the body
and Pagnozzi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Suleimani throws a jab but it's blocked by Pagnozzi.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pagnozzi.
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 Qasem Suleimani will probably get the nod.
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#
Suleimani swings for the body but Pagnozzi moves out of range.
Pagnozzi misses with a jab to the body
and Suleimani counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pagnozzi misses with an uppercut. Suleimani saw that one coming.
It looked like Suleimani was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pagnozzi.
Suleimani throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pagnozzi misses with a double jab.
Suleimani motions for Pagnozzi to come forward. Suleimani throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pagnozzi throws a looping overhand right but Suleimani ducks down to avoid it.
Suleimani went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Pagnozzi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
It looked like Suleimani wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pagnozzi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Pagnozzi tried to score with a low kick but Suleimani checks it.
Some bone on bone action there as Suleimani checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pagnozzi avoids a kick to the body.
Suleimani checks a low kick from Pagnozzi.
Suleimani misses with a combination
and Pagnozzi counters with a stiff right hand.
Suleimani has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#T1#
Suleimani misses the shot to the body.
Suleimani slips a jab from Pagnozzi.
Suleimani dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pagnozzi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Suleimani throws out a leg kick but Pagnozzi moves out of range and Suleimani only half commits.
Pagnozzi ducks under a wild hook from Suleimani.
Pagnozzi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Suleimani counters with a stiff right hand.
Suleimani lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pagnozzi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Suleimani circles away quickly and effectively.
Pagnozzi lands a nice hook to Suleimani's body. Suleimani takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice straight punches there by Pagnozzi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pagnozzi.
Suleimani looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nice straight punches there by Suleimani. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Suleimani.
Pagnozzi moves out of range as Suleimani throws a body kick.
Good exchange - Suleimani coming out on top.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Suleimani throws a leg kick
and Pagnozzi counters with a nice body shot. #T2#
Pagnozzi wants to slow Suleimani down by chopping away at his legs.
Suleimani cracks Pagnozzi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Suleimani works the jab nicely.
Pagnozzi avoids the body shot from Suleimani.
Pagnozzi lands a nice looking body shot.
Suleimani throws out a loose jab but Pagnozzi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pagnozzi digs a good body shot into Suleimani's ribs.
Suleimani throws a body punch but Pagnozzi moves out of range.
Pagnozzi misses with a left hand
and Suleimani counters with a straight right hand.
Pagnozzi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Suleimani throws a head kick but Pagnozzi moves out of range.
Pagnozzi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Suleimani to score with a decent uppercut.
Pagnozzi lands with a hook. Suleimani tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Pagnozzi lands a jab to Suleimani's midsection.#T3#
Some bone on bone action there as Suleimani checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Suleimani swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pagnozzi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Pagnozzi throws out a leg kick but Suleimani moves out of range and Pagnozzi only half commits.
Suleimani throws a nice head kick!
Pagnozzi throws a low kick, looking for Suleimani's leg but Suleimani calmly moves out of range.
Pagnozzi misses with a low kick as Suleimani jumps back.
Suleimani throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Suleimani fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pagnozzi on the side of the head.
Suleimani showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pagnozzi.
Suleimani lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Suleimani throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pagnozzi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Suleimani has time to react.
Pagnozzi just misses with a punch to the body.
#T4#
Pagnozzi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Some wild striking there from Pagnozzi.
Pagnozzi misses with a straight right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Suleimani just misses with a punch to the body.
Suleimani misses with a hook. Pagnozzi ducked under it nicely.
Suleimani throws a chopping leg kick but Pagnozzi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Pagnozzi scores with a hook to the body. Suleimani takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A cross from Pagnozzi lands.
Pagnozzi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Suleimani waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pagnozzi.
Pagnozzi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Suleimani checks a leg kick.
Suleimani 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Callum Pagnozzi.
I think Pagnozzi has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Callum Pagnozzi!
Callum Pagnozzi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
GAMMA#595 Prado v Yount
Date: Nov 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Pagnozzi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Suleimani has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Pagnozzi is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Suleimani stuffs the takedown attempt from Pagnozzi. Pagnozzi gets slowly back to his feet.
Callum Pagnozzi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pagnozzi slips under a jab.
Suleimani slips a jab from Pagnozzi.
Suleimani just misses with a punch to the body.
Pagnozzi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A looping hook to the body misses from Suleimani. Pagnozzi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pagnozzi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Suleimani checks it well.
Suleimani misses with a wild body shot.
Pagnozzi throwing a counter right hand but Suleimani manages to avoid it.
Suleimani blocks a leg kick.
It seemed like Suleimani was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pagnozzi 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.
Suleimani connects with a nice looking jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pagnozzi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Suleimani counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pagnozzi scores with a jab to the head.
Pagnozzi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Suleimani throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
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!
Pagnozzi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Suleimani but Suleimani pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T1#
Pagnozzi thows a leg kick but Suleimani checks it
and Suleimani counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pagnozzi takes a swing at Suleimani's ribcage but misses.
Pagnozzi throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice side step and Suleimani releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Suleimani walks into a stiff left hand from Pagnozzi.
Suleimani avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Suleimani ducks under a wild hook from Pagnozzi.
Suleimani jabs Pagnozzi right on the nose. Pagnozzi blinks but takes it well.
Pagnozzi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pagnozzi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Suleimani checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Suleimani takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pagnozzi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Suleimani.
Suleimani waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pagnozzi.
Pagnozzi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pagnozzi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Suleimani is trying to counter with his kicks.
Pagnozzi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Suleimani checks a low kick from Pagnozzi.#T2#
Pagnozzi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pagnozzi tries a head kick but it misses.
Pagnozzi connects with a jab.
Suleimani chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pagnozzi can pounce on him.
Pagnozzi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Suleimani only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Suleimani misses with a hook.
Pagnozzi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pagnozzi misses with an uppercut. Suleimani saw that one coming.
Pagnozzi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pagnozzi stuns Suleimani with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Suleimani slips a straight right by Pagnozzi.
Pagnozzi blocks a leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Suleimani. Beautiful body shot.
Pagnozzi throws a right hand that Suleimani ducks under and follows up with a left that Suleimani also avoids with ease.
Qasem Suleimani is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pagnozzi takes a swing at Suleimani's ribcage but misses.
Pagnozzi moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Suleimani throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pagnozzi fires out a quick counter leg kick but Suleimani just manages to avoid it.
Suleimani ducks under a wild hook from Pagnozzi.
Pagnozzi lands a body shot.
Suleimani lets loose with a powerful body kick. Pagnozzi will feel that in the morning.
Suleimani is looking to chop away at Pagnozzi's legs.
Pagnozzi scores with a nice right hand.
Suleimani misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Pagnozzi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pagnozzi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Suleimani uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pagnozzi.
Suleimani throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Suleimani connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pagnozzi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pagnozzi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Suleimani sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pagnozzi throws a lazy right hand but Suleimani sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pagnozzi clobbers Suleimani with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pagnozzi swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T4#
A punch lands to the side of Pagnozzi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Pagnozzi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Suleimani counters with a stiff right hand.
Suleimani is looking to chop away at Pagnozzi's legs.
Pagnozzi motions for Suleimani to come forward. Pagnozzi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Suleimani thuds a left hand into Pagnozzi's body.
Pagnozzi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Suleimani has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pagnozzi.
A low kick from Pagnozzi is predictable there
and Suleimani cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pagnozzi lands a jab to the nose.
Suleimani punishes Pagnozzi's body with a nice straight punch.
Pagnozzi throws a leg kick but Suleimani checks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pagnozzi walks into a left hand.
Suleimani throws the left hand but Pagnozzi avoids the punch easily.
Suleimani scores with the left hand. Pagnozzi knows he should have avoided that one.
A nice leg kick lands there from Suleimani.
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 Callum Pagnozzi will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Pagnozzi lands a nice hook to Suleimani's body. Suleimani takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pagnozzi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Suleimani's head backwards.
Suleimani throws a big shot that misses.
Pagnozzi cracks Suleimani with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Suleimani tries to work over Pagnozzi's front leg with a kick but Pagnozzi checks it.
It looked like Pagnozzi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pagnozzi. Suleimani does a little dance to reset his feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for Suleimani.
Pagnozzi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Suleimani throws a hook but Pagnozzi avoids it easily.
Suleimani throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Suleimani has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pagnozzi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suleimani tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pagnozzi was well out of range. Poor timing from Suleimani.
Pagnozzi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Suleimani punishes Pagnozzi's body with a nice straight punch.
A combination from Pagnozzi does no damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Suleimani avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Suleimani pivots, looking for a leg kick but Pagnozzi is out of range and Suleimani settles back down.
Pagnozzi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Suleimani's calf.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Suleimani.
Pagnozzi misses with a body shot.
Suleimani misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pagnozzi.
A swing and a miss from Pagnozzi.
Pagnozzi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pagnozzi misses with a body shot.
Pagnozzi motions for Suleimani to come forward. Pagnozzi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Suleimani only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Pagnozzi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pagnozzi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Pagnozzi is looking to score with low kicks.
Pagnozzi throws a combination that misses
enabling Suleimani to counter with a crisp jab.
Suleimani throws out a loose jab but Pagnozzi uses good head movement to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pagnozzi. Suleimani does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pagnozzi throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Suleimani counter with a right hand.
Suleimani is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T2#
Pagnozzi throws a leg kick which misses Suleimani's front leg but catches the back leg as Suleimani tries to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pagnozzi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pagnozzi lands a nice shot to the body.
Pagnozzi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Suleimani.
Pagnozzi looks to land a right hand but Suleimani moved out of range.
Suleimani throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pagnozzi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Suleimani doesn't seem bothered though.
Suleimani misses with a shot to the body
and Pagnozzi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pagnozzi walks into a left hand.
Suleimani throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Callum Pagnozzi is winning the standup battle so far.
Suleimani tries to land a leg kick but Pagnozzi saw it coming and moves away.
Suleimani tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pagnozzi was well out of range. Poor timing from Suleimani.
Suleimani connects with a solid leg kick.
Suleimani throws a low kick but Pagnozzi moves out of range easily.
Suleimani connects with a crisp jab. #T3#
Pagnozzi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Suleimani misses.
Pagnozzi lunges at Suleimani with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Suleimani's hand.
Suleimani throws a right hand that misses
and Pagnozzi counters with a good low kick that Suleimani was not able to check.
A low kick from Pagnozzi is predictable there
and Suleimani cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Suleimani uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pagnozzi.
Pagnozzi lands with a cross.
Pagnozzi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A good leg kick by Pagnozzi.
A big right from Pagnozzi misses.
Suleimani throws a hook but Pagnozzi blocks it.
A big right from Suleimani misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Pagnozzi misses the target.
Suleimani throws a leg kick which misses Pagnozzi's front leg but catches the back leg as Pagnozzi tries to avoid it.
Suleimani has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Suleimani there as he acknowledges the shot.
Suleimani throws a jab but it's blocked by Pagnozzi. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Suleimani misses with a looping left.
Pagnozzi lands a glancing blow to the side of Suleimani's head.
Pagnozzi clobbers Suleimani with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Suleimani takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Pagnozzi ducks under a wild hook from Suleimani.
Pagnozzi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Suleimani's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Pagnozzi misses with an uppercut.
Suleimani avoids the body shot from Pagnozzi.
Pagnozzi misses with a straight left.
Pagnozzi throws a leg kick but Suleimani moved away.
Pagnozzi throws a leg kick
and Suleimani counters with a straight right hand.
Suleimani lands a nice hook to Pagnozzi's body. Pagnozzi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pagnozzi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pagnozzi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
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 Callum Pagnozzi will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Pagnozzi shoots in and drives through. Suleimani sprawls well.
Suleimani throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pagnozzi throws a leg kick but Suleimani sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Suleimani only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Suleimani checks the leg kick nicely there.
Pagnozzi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pagnozzi misses with an uppercut
and Suleimani counters with a stiff right hand.
Suleimani chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pagnozzi can pounce on him.
Pagnozzi throws a body punch but Suleimani moves out of range.
Suleimani throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Suleimani delivers a nice body kick.
Pagnozzi looks to land a right hand but Suleimani moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suleimani looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pagnozzi walks into a stiff left hand from Suleimani.
Pagnozzi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Suleimani is able to avoid easily.
Pagnozzi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Suleimani throws out a loose jab but Pagnozzi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Suleimani throws a low kick but Pagnozzi avoids it.#T1#
Nice body punch from Pagnozzi.
Suleimani uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pagnozzi.
Pagnozzi staying out of range there.
Pagnozzi lands a jab to the nose.
Pagnozzi looks to throw the jab but Suleimani is out of range.
Pagnozzi throws a body shot but no joy.
Pagnozzi misses with a hook.
Pagnozzi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Suleimani takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pagnozzi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Suleimani can pounce on him.
Suleimani throws a lazy right hand but Pagnozzi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Suleimani tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Pagnozzi is able to avoid easily.
Suleimani throws a shot from downtown. Pagnozzi moves away and avoids it.
Pagnozzi throws an off balance right hand
and Suleimani counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pagnozzi thinking. #T2#
Suleimani's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pagnozzi under the eye.
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!
Suleimani slips under a jab from Pagnozzi.
Suleimani missing with a left hand there. Pagnozzi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pagnozzi scores with a shot to the body.
No luck for Pagnozzi with that takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Suleimani lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pagnozzi misses with a wild body shot.
That kick from Pagnozzi tenderised Suleimani's leg. Suleimani is trying to keep his angry face on.
The fighters circling - Suleimani throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pagnozzi defending well as Suleimani loads up on a big left hand.
Pagnozzi misses with a wild combination.
Suleimani looks for the body kick but Pagnozzi saw that one coming. #T3#
Suleimani lands with a kick to the temple. Pagnozzi shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Suleimani closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Suleimani lands with a right hand.
Pagnozzi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Suleimani sprawls well. Suleimani wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pagnozzi gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Callum Pagnozzi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pagnozzi blocks a head kick by Suleimani.
Qasem Suleimani has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pagnozzi looks to land a left hand but Suleimani moved out of range nicely.
Suleimani tries a quick counter leg kick but Pagnozzi is wise to it.
Suleimani pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pagnozzi throws a leg kick
and Suleimani counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Suleimani swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pagnozzi throws a leg kick that misses.
Suleimani lands with a good body shot.
Suleimani slips under a jab.
Suleimani looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Pagnozzi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pagnozzi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Suleimani's sensitive parts.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pagnozzi misses with a body shot.
Pagnozzi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Suleimani stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pagnozzi misses with a body shot.
Pagnozzi throws a leg kick that misses.
Callum Pagnozzi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pagnozzi lands with a nice body punch.
Suleimani jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pagnozzi throws a quick counter kick to the body but Suleimani avoids it.
Pagnozzi cracks the inside of Suleimani's front leg.
Suleimani connects with a high kick.
Pagnozzi throws a jab but it's blocked by Suleimani.
Suleimani scores with a nice right hand.
Pagnozzi throws a head kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Suleimani on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Qasem Suleimani comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pagnozzi has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
GAMMA#589 Prado v Barca
Date: Oct 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Suleimani motions for Fenix to come forward. Suleimani throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Suleimani throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Suleimani throws a hook but Fenix avoids it easily.
Suleimani takes a swing at Fenix's ribcage but misses.
Good shot there by Suleimani.
Fenix misses with a straight right.
Fenix throws a lazy right hand but Suleimani sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Suleimani lands with a cross.
Fenix misses with a right hand
and Suleimani connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fenix tries to close the distance and clinch up but Suleimani swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Suleimani looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Suleimani swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suleimani on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fenix. Fenix obviously looking to wear him down.
A telegraphed right hand from Suleimani misses the target.
Suleimani gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Suleimani misses with a wild body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fenix misses with a hook.#T1#
Suleimani chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fenix can pounce on him.
Fenix paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fenix rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Suleimani moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fenix wants to clinch.
Suleimani throws a leg kick but Fenix sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A jab from Fenix does it's job there.
A big right from Suleimani misses.
Fenix tries to clinch but Suleimani moves away
and Suleimani counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fenix takes a swing at Suleimani's ribcage but misses.
Fenix throws a nice looking combination but Suleimani bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Suleimani misses with a straight left.
Fenix tries to move into range but Suleimani moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fenix misses with a double jab.
#T2#
Suleimani avoids the head kick by Fenix.
Suleimani is looking to counter punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Suleimani takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A telegraphed right hand from Suleimani misses the target.
Suleimani swings widly with a right hand
and Fenix counters with a nice leg kick.
Fenix connects with an inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Suleimani.
Fenix connects with a nice looking jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Suleimani.
Fenix bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Despite the aggression on Fenix's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Suleimani connects with an inside leg kick.
Suleimani throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Suleimani misses with a left hand
and Fenix counters with a three punch combo that has Suleimani backing up. Suleimani nods at Fenix to acknowledge the strikes.
Fenix throws a head kick but Suleimani moves out of range.
Suleimani keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fenix.#T3#
Suleimani scores with a nice strike.
Suleimani connects with a right hand. Fenix shakes it off.
Suleimani comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fenix swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fenix slips a jab from Suleimani.
Fenix uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Suleimani.
A jab from Suleimani misses.
As Suleimani backs off Fenix throws a huge counter combo but Suleimani manages to avoid it all.
Suleimani on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fenix tries to close the distance and clinch but Suleimani swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Suleimani slips under a jab.
It looked like Suleimani wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice defenses there by Fenix.
Suleimani lands with a shot to the body.
Suleimani connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fenix's hands.
Suleimani misses with a hook.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fenix throws a big shot that misses.
Suleimani throws a jab when Fenix was well out of range.
Suleimani with a nice cross.
Fenix throws a right hand that misses
and Suleimani counters with a straight right hand.
Suleimani looks to land a left hand but Fenix moved out of range nicely.
Suleimani stuns Fenix with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Suleimani dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Suleimani changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fenix cracks Suleimani with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Suleimani lands with a hook. Fenix tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Suleimani just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Suleimani connects with a single shot there.
Suleimani defending well as Fenix loads up on a big left hand.
Fenix scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A right-left combo lands from Fenix.
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 Qasem Suleimani 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#
Suleimani throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Suleimani blocks a low kick nicely.
A good leg kick by Suleimani.
Fenix lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Fenix walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A telegraphed right hand from Suleimani misses the target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fenix! But no joy.
Suleimani scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Suleimani.
Suleimani tests Fenix's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Suleimani throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fenix sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Suleimani ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Suleimani ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fenix. That's going to slow Suleimani down.
Fenix lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Suleimani circles away quickly and effectively.
Suleimani scores with a hook to the body. Fenix takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1#
Suleimani throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Fenix stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Suleimani.
Fenix is breathing heavily.
Suleimani tests Fenix's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice uppercut there from Suleimani.
Marcus Fenix is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice straight punches there by Suleimani. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Suleimani.#ROC#
Fenix is rocked!
Fenix takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fenix is still on wobbly legs! Can Suleimani finish him?
Fenix chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Suleimani can pounce on him.
Suleimani doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fenix seems to have recovered his senses.
Suleimani fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fenix has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fenix displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Suleimani throws out the jab.
Suleimani throws a jab when Fenix was well out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Fenix misses.
Fenix keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Suleimani.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fenix swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Suleimani cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Qasem Suleimani is winning the standup battle so far.
Suleimani punishes Fenix's body with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Suleimani throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fenix throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Suleimani swings for the body but Fenix moves out of range.
Fenix avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A little jabbing left from Fenix on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fenix slips under a jab.
Donk. Suleimani catches Fenix right on the button with a cross.
Fenix throws out a leg kick but Suleimani moves out of range and Fenix only half commits.
Fenix pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Suleimani back to the cage. Fenix follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Suleimani throws a jab when Fenix was well out of range.
Suleimani is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fenix can do to turn this around?
Suleimani is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fenix throws a left and a right that both miss
and Suleimani makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fenix uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Suleimani.
Fenix lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Suleimani circles away quickly and effectively.#T3#
Fenix pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Suleimani throws a shot from downtown. Fenix moves away and avoids it.
Suleimani throws a quick inside leg kick.
Suleimani lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Suleimani connects with a jab.
Fenix is looking to clinch but Suleimani is avoiding it.
Fenix has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fenix staying out of range there.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Fenix might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Suleimani has got the better of the exchanges.
Suleimani throws a hook but Fenix blocks it.
Fenix tries a head kick but it misses.
Fenix slips under a jab from Suleimani.
Fenix slips under a jab from Suleimani.
Fenix throws a leg kick but Suleimani checks it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Suleimani, right into the meat.
A head kick by Fenix misses
and Suleimani connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Fenix checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Suleimani scoring well with a low kick there.
Fenix throws a poor cross that misses
and Suleimani counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fenix throws a body punch but Suleimani moves out of range.
Fenix misses the shot to the body.
Fenix's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A bone on bone clash there as Fenix blocks the leg kick.
Fenix looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Suleimani throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fenix sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fenix looks for the body kick but Suleimani saw that one coming.
Suleimani jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fenix misses with a wild body shot.
Suleimani connects with a body shot that sends Fenix's belly button to the back.
Suleimani walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Fenix drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Suleimani swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Fenix's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Qasem Suleimani!
A victorious Qasem Suleimani 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:
GAMMA#583 Quinn v Gennero 2
Date: Sep 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Dubrov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Suleimani.
Suleimani throws out a counter right but Dubrov avoids it with no problem.
A left lands for Suleimani.
Dubrov catches Suleimani with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Suleimani takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dubrov throws a poor cross that misses
and Suleimani counters with an outside leg kick.
Suleimani misses with a leg kick
and Dubrov counters with a body kick.
Dubrov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Suleimani connects with a looping right hand.
#CUT2#
It looks like Pavel Dubrov has been cut.
Nice cross by Suleimani.
Suleimani throws a jab when Dubrov was well out of range.
Suleimani ducks under a wild hook from Dubrov.
Suleimani looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dubrov. That's going to slow Suleimani down.
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!
Suleimani throws a hook but Dubrov blocks it.
Dubrov connects with a looping right hand.
Dubrov swinging wildly here.
Suleimani looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T1#
Dubrov doesn't manage to clinch there - Suleimani circles away.
Pavel Dubrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dubrov connects with a leg kick. Suleimani looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Dubrov tries to clinch there but Suleimani circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Suleimani. Dubrov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dubrov throws a body kick that misses
enabling Suleimani to counter with a crisp jab.
Suleimani avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dubrov throws a hook but Suleimani blocks it.
Dubrov tries to clinch up but Suleimani circles away and keeps his distance.
Suleimani throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've been told by Dubrov's head coaches at LOD: Lightning Kicks (MaxID266K) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Suleimani throws a push kick but Dubrov slaps the foot to one side.
Dubrov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Suleimani.
Dubrov tries a head kick but it misses.
Suleimani misses with a left hand
and Dubrov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dubrov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dubrov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Suleimani circles away quickly and effectively.
Dubrov misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Suleimani counter with a right hand.
Dubrov connects with a leg kick. Suleimani looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Suleimani gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dubrov.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Suleimani ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Suleimani scores with a jab to the body.
Suleimani checks a leg kick nicely.
Dubrov throws a head kick but Suleimani moves out of range.
Suleimani steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dubrov.
Suleimani just misses with a punch to the body.
Dubrov throws a jab but it's blocked by Suleimani.
Suleimani misses the jab.
Dubrov misses the jab.
Suleimani misses with an attempted mid kick.
Suleimani is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dubrov.
Suleimani throws a quick inside leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Suleimani checks a leg kick.
Suleimani looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dubrov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dubrov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dubrov misses with a body shot
and Suleimani connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Dubrov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dubrov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Suleimani.
Dubrov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Dubrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Suleimani moves away.
Suleimani throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Suleimani keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dubrov throws a lazy uppercut
letting Suleimani counter with a right hand.
Suleimani throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A jab from Dubrov misses.
Suleimani scores with the left hand. Dubrov knows he should have avoided that one.
An inside leg kick from Dubrov misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Suleimani! But no joy.
Nice body punch from Suleimani.
Dubrov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Suleimani throws a body punch but Dubrov moves out of range.
Good exchange - Suleimani coming out on top.
Dubrov throws a leg kick but Suleimani sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Suleimani throws a fast counter high kick but Dubrov manages to duck under it in time.
Dubrov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T4#
Dubrov fails to land with a series of punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dubrov moves to clinch but Suleimani breaks away
enabling Suleimani to counter with a crisp jab.
Suleimani throws a right hand that misses
#CL#
and Dubrov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Dubrov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dubrov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dubrov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dubrov misses with a knee strike.
Dubrov misses with a punch on the inside.
Suleimani blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dubrov.
Dubrov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dubrov lands a nice knee to the body.
Dubrov tries to land a knee to the head but Suleimani blocks with his arms.
Dubrov tries to work over Suleimani's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Suleimani swings away with an uppercut that 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 Pavel Dubrov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pavel Dubrov'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#
Suleimani throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Suleimani throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice leg kick lands there from Suleimani.
Dubrov misses with a combination
and Suleimani counters with a straight right hand.
Dubrov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dubrov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Suleimani's hands.
Dubrov lands a jab.
Dubrov throws a leg kick
and Suleimani counters with an outside leg kick.
#CL#
Dubrov pushes Suleimani up against the cage in a clinch.
Dubrov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Suleimani working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Suleimani has a couple of punches blocked by Dubrov.
Dubrov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Suleimani lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Dubrov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Dubrov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dubrov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Suleimani has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Suleimani darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dubrov moves to clinch but Suleimani breaks away
letting Suleimani counter with a right hand.
Dubrov checks a leg kick nicely.
Qasem Suleimani seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Suleimani misses with an uppercut. Dubrov saw that one coming.
Nice shot lands for Suleimani.
Dubrov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dubrov misses the body punch
and Suleimani counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dubrov connects with a leg kick. Suleimani looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dubrov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dubrov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Suleimani looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dubrov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Suleimani takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T2##CL#
Dubrov clinches with his opponent.
Dubrov connects with a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Dubrov fails to land. #BC2#
Suleimani's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dubrov throws a right hand that Suleimani ducks under and follows up with a left that Suleimani also avoids with ease.
Dubrov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Suleimani's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dubrov scores with a leg kick.
Suleimani fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dubrov on the side of the head.
Dubrov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Suleimani manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Suleimani scores with a shot to the body.
Suleimani jabs at Dubrov's body.
Dubrov lands with a hook. Suleimani tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Suleimani moves away from the strike by Dubrov.
Suleimani flicks out a counter leg kick but Dubrov steps away.
Suleimani pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dubrov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T3#
Suleimani tests Dubrov's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT2#
Pavel Dubrov's cut is getting worse.
Dubrov tests Suleimani's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dubrov lands with a straight right. Suleimani didn't see that one coming.
A big left from Suleimani misses.
Dubrov looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Dubrov throws a series of punches but Suleimani moves out of range.
Suleimani keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dubrov.
Suleimani throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Suleimani thows a body kick. Dubrov tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Dubrov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dubrov takes a swing at Suleimani's ribcage but misses.
Suleimani fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dubrov scores with a hook to the body. Suleimani takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice defenses there by Suleimani.#T4#
Dubrov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Suleimani throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dubrov counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Suleimani lands a jab to the nose.
Suleimani ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dubrov moves away.
A low kick from Dubrov misses
and Suleimani counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dubrov thinking.
Dubrov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Suleimani checks it well.
Suleimani takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Suleimani throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Dubrov clinches up against the cage.
Suleimani digs a right hand underneath Dubrov's ribcage. Dubrov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Suleimani.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Suleimani working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Suleimani.
Dubrov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Suleimani.
Suleimani misses with the head strike.
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 Pavel Dubrov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pavel Dubrov'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Dubrov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Suleimani manages to avoid it.
Suleimani only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Dubrov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Suleimani throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dubrov.
Suleimani dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Suleimani uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dubrov.
Dubrov tries to clinch up but Suleimani circles away and keeps his distance.
Dubrov misses with a low kick as Suleimani jumps back.
Suleimani throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dubrov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Suleimani staying out of range there.
Suleimani pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dubrov moves out of range of the leg kick from Suleimani.
Dubrov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Suleimani checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A nice side step and Suleimani releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Suleimani misses with an uppercut. Dubrov saw that one coming.
Dubrov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Suleimani loads up on a big right hand but Dubrov slips the punch.#T1#
Suleimani drops his hands momentarily and Dubrov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Suleimani ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Suleimani tries to land a front kick but Dubrov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dubrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Suleimani moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Suleimani! But no joy.
Dubrov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dubrov throws out a loose jab but Suleimani uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dubrov with a jab.#CL#
Dubrov closes the distance and clinches.
Dubrov tries to land knees in the clinch but Suleimani avoids the damage to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Suleimani.
Suleimani struggles to land a body shot inside as Dubrov controls his hands.
Dubrov misses with some punches.
Dubrov tries a knee to the head but Suleimani blocks it.
Dubrov misses with a punch to the body.
Suleimani lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T2#
Dubrov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dubrov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dubrov throws a punch but it's blocked by Suleimani.
Dubrov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dubrov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Suleimani creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Suleimani misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dubrov.
Suleimani managing to block the knees to the body from Dubrov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Suleimani.
Suleimani blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Suleimani tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dubrov's elbow.
Dubrov lands a right hand. #BC2#
Suleimani manages to break the clinch.
Suleimani tries to land a body kick#CL#
and Dubrov counters by moving into the clinch.
Suleimani on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T3#
Suleimani goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Suleimani tries to work over Dubrov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Suleimani managing to block the knees to the body from Dubrov.
Dubrov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dubrov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Suleimani presses Dubrov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Suleimani throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dubrovs head.
Dubrov tries to throw a body punch but Suleimani avoids it by throwing Dubrov back against the cage.
Qasem Suleimani has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dubrov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Suleimani is defending well for now.
Dubrov misses with a punch to the body.
Suleimani scores with a nice hook to the head.
Suleimani lands a body punch.
Dubrov trying to land knees to the body.
#TD2#
Suleimani has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Dubrov clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dubrov covering up well under a series of strikes from Suleimani. #T4#
Suleimani is punishing Dubrov with some ground and pound.
Suleimani throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Suleimani missing with strikes from the back.
I would not like to be Dubrov right now.
Dubrov can't escape the position.
Dubrov is trying to get back to his feet but Suleimani has full control of the position and if anything, Dubrov has just worked his way into a worse spot.
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 Pavel Dubrov.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dubrov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pavel Dubrov!
Pavel Dubrov bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
GAMMA#579 Quinn v Gennero
Date: Aug 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Suleimani throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Warfist tried to counter with a leg kick but Suleimani avoided it.
Warfist looks to score with a jab to the body but Suleimani is just out of range.
Suleimani misses the jab.
Warfist feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Warfist fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Suleimani manages to avoid it.
Warfist ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Suleimani moves away.
Warfist looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Warfist misses with a shot to the body
letting Suleimani counter with a right hand.
Suleimani has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Warfist is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Suleimani attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A swing and a miss from Suleimani.
Warfist appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That kick from Warfist tenderised Suleimani's leg. Suleimani is trying to keep his angry face on.
Suleimani attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Suleimani looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suleimani connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Warfist bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Suleimani's head.
Warfist throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Warfist lands a nice leg kick that just misses Suleimani's sensitive parts.
Warfist ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Suleimani moves away.#T1#
Warfist throws a chopping leg kick but Suleimani manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
It seemed like Suleimani was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Suleimani takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Suleimani fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Warfist manages to avoid it.
Suleimani moves out of range as Warfist strikes.
It seemed like Suleimani was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Suleimani lands a body shot.
Suleimani misses with a low kick as Warfist jumps back.
Suleimani lands a body shot.
Suleimani thows a left - swing and a miss!
Warfist misses the jab.
Suleimani ducks under a wild hook from Warfist.
Warfist throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Suleimani throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Warfist misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Suleimani.
Suleimani throws the left hand but Warfist avoids the punch easily.
Suleimani blocks a jab.#CL#
Warfist has Suleimani up against the cage in a clinch.
#T2#
Warfist blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Warfist swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Suleimani misses with a punch to the body.
Suleimani scores with a shot to the side of Warfist's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Warfist lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Suleimani breaks the clinch.
Warfist looks to land a right hand but Suleimani moved out of range.
Warfist misses with a body punch
and Suleimani counters with a straight right hand.
Warfist fakes the leg kick and cracks Suleimani in the body.
Warfist tries to close the distance and clinch up but Suleimani swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Warfist feints and then cracks Suleimani's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Suleimani down.
Warfist misses with a low kick.
Warfist slips under a jab.
Warfist scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Suleimani throws a leg kick that is checked
and Warfist cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
A chopping leg kick lands by Suleimani.
Suleimani dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Warfist avoids a kick to the body.
Suleimani throws a jab but it's blocked by Warfist.
Warfist slips under a jab from Suleimani.
Suleimani throws a good cross that connects.
Suleimani misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Warfist.
Warfist was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Suleimani checks a low kick from Warfist.
Warfist throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Warfist with a jab.
Suleimani blocks a low kick nicely.
Warfist thuds a left hand into Suleimani's body.
Suleimani moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Warfist moves out of range of the strikes.
Suleimani throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Warfist counter with a right hand. #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!
Suleimani tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Suleimani scores with a punch to the head.
Warfist fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Suleimani looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Warfist looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Suleimani throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Warfist throws a looping overhand right but Suleimani ducks down to avoid it.
Suleimani throws a poor cross that misses
and Warfist counters with a nice leg kick.
Warfist connects with a body shot.
Warfist attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Warfist misses the shot to the body.
Warfist throws out a loose jab but Suleimani uses good head movement to avoid it.
Warfist is looking to wear down Suleimani with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Suleimani throws a sloppy head kick and Warfist moves out of range easily.
Warfist misses with a low kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Warfist.
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 Dragon Warfist 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#
Warfist bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Suleimani slips a straight right by Warfist.
That kick from Warfist tenderised Suleimani's leg. Suleimani is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd cheers as Suleimani lands an impressive looking overhand right. Warfist doesn't seem phased though.
Suleimani works Warfist's body with a nice hook.
Suleimani's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Warfist connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Warfist fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Suleimani checks it well.
Warfist swings for the body but Suleimani moves out of range.
Suleimani missing with a left hand there. Warfist was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Suleimani blocks a low kick nicely.
Warfist slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warfist throws a leg kick
and Suleimani counters with a nice low kick that buckles Warfist's knee momentarily.
Suleimani lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Suleimani lands a nice shot that snaps Warfist's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Warfist chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Suleimani can pounce on him.
#T1#
Warfist buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Warfist tries to close the distance and clinch but Suleimani swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Suleimani fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Suleimani throws a shot from downtown. Warfist moves away and avoids it.
A good leg kick by Suleimani.
Suleimani looks to throw the jab but Warfist is out of range.
Suleimani throws a right and a left that both miss.
A big right from Suleimani misses.
Suleimani uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Warfist has time to react.
Warfist avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Warfist throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Warfist fails with an attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Suleimani! But no joy.
Warfist uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Suleimani.
Warfist throws a series of punches but Suleimani avoids them all with ease.
A leg kick checked by Warfist.#T2#
Warfist throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Warfist avoids the body shot from Suleimani.
Warfist pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Suleimani throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Suleimani throws a series of punches but Warfist avoids them all with ease.
An attempted straight right counter from Warfist misses the target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Warfist uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Suleimani has time to react.
A jab from Suleimani does it's job there.
Good work by Warfist as he checks the leg kick.
Suleimani throws an off balance right hand
and Warfist counters with a good low kick that Suleimani was not able to check.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Suleimani.
Suleimani feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Warfist's calf.
Warfist fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Warfist connects with the punch.
Warfist throws a nice outside leg kick. #T3#
Suleimani lands a slapping body shot.
Warfist checks a leg kick.
Suleimani lands with a hook. Warfist tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Suleimani swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Qasem Suleimani seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Warfist misses with a body shot
and Suleimani connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Warfist, right into the meat.
A leg kick checked by Suleimani.
Suleimani darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Suleimani checks a leg kick nicely.
Warfist throws a leg kick but Suleimani moved away.
Warfist misses with a body shot.
Suleimani throws out a counter right but Warfist avoids it with no problem.
Suleimani blocks a leg kick.
Warfist pivots, looking for a leg kick but Suleimani is out of range and Warfist settles back down.
Nice shot lands for Suleimani.#T4#
Suleimani will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Warfist misses with a leg kick
enabling Suleimani to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Suleimani misses the target.
Suleimani checks a leg kick nicely.
Warfist tries to land a leg kick but Suleimani saw it coming and moves away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Suleimani 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.
Warfist staying out of range there.
Warfist cracks the inside of Suleimani's front leg.
Warfist throws out a leg kick but Suleimani moves out of range and Warfist only half commits.
Suleimani counters with a body kick.
Warfist throws a body punch but Suleimani moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Suleimani checks a leg kick.
A low kick from Warfist is predictable there
and Warfist takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Warfist throws a big shot that misses.
Warfist avoids the body shot from Suleimani.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Qasem Suleimani showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Suleimani throws a leg kick but Warfist checks it.
Warfist fires out a quick counter leg kick but Suleimani just manages to avoid it.
Suleimani pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Warfist wants to clinch up but Suleimani keeps it at a distance.
Suleimani throws a jab when Warfist was well out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Warfist misses its target.
Suleimani swings for the body but Warfist moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Warfist. Suleimani does a little dance to reset his feet.
Warfist defending well as Suleimani loads up on a big left hand.
Suleimani swats away the attempt to clinch by Warfist.
Good standup being displayed there by Warfist as he connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warfist tries a low kick but Suleimani avoids it.
Warfist swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Suleimani.
Suleimani turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T1#
Warfist ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Suleimani moves away.
Warfist ducks under a wild hook from Suleimani.
Warfist half committed to a counter leg kick.
Warfist wants to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Suleimani on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Suleimani takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Warfist connects with an inside leg kick.
Warfist blocks a jab.
Suleimani misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Warfist.
Warfist is looking to counter punch.
Suleimani misses with a straight left.
Warfist throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Suleimani throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Warfist sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Suleimani cracks Warfist with a good jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Suleimani. That snapped Warfist's head back.
Warfist tries to score with a low kick but Suleimani moves his leg out of the way.
Suleimani lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Suleimani pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Warfist tries a head kick but it misses.
Suleimani lands a jab.
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!
Warfist's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Suleimani connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Warfist scrambles back to his feet.
Suleimani tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Warfist was well out of range. Poor timing from Suleimani.
Warfist looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Suleimani bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Warfist's head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Warfist.
Suleimani rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Warfist counters with a nice uppercut.
Suleimani misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T3#
Good work by Warfist as he checks the leg kick.
Warfist staying out of range there.
Suleimani throws a lazy right hand but Warfist sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Suleimani throws a hook but Warfist avoids it easily.
Warfist with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Suleimani throws a jab but it's blocked by Warfist.
Warfist appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Suleimani throws a looping overhand right but Warfist ducks down to avoid it.
Suleimani looks to land a body kick but Warfist moved away.
That kick from Warfist tenderised Suleimani's leg. Suleimani is trying to keep his angry face on.
Warfist scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Suleimani throws the left hand but Warfist avoids the punch easily.
Warfist swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Warfist misses the shot to the body.
Warfist uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Suleimani.
Warfist tries to close the distance and clinch up but Suleimani swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T4#
Suleimani checks the leg kick.
Suleimani displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Warfist throws out the jab.
Warfist tried to score with a low kick but Suleimani checks it.
Warfist uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Suleimani.
Nice body punch from Suleimani.
Suleimani misses with a looping left.
Warfist avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Suleimani looks to score with a jab to the body but Warfist is just out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Warfist.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Suleimani scores with a crisp jab that stopped Warfist in his tracks.
Warfist throws a low kick, looking for Suleimani's leg but Suleimani calmly moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Warfist throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Warfist pivots, looking for a leg kick but Suleimani is out of range and Warfist settles back down.
And that's the end of the fight!
Qasem Suleimani comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Suleimani has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Qasem Suleimani!
During a confident post fight interview, Qasem Suleimani thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Date: Jul 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Lodbrok scores with a sloppy right hand. Suleimani should have avoided that one.
Lodbrok takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lodbrok scores with a nice head shot.#CL2#
Lodbrok closes the distance and clinches.
Lodbrok using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Suleimani has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Suleimani managing to block the knees to the body from Lodbrok.
Lodbrok stalls.
Lodbrok is trying to maintain a safe position but Suleimani gets an underhook and turns Lodbrok into the cage.
Lodbrok tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lodbrok with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Suleimani lands a right hand.
Lodbrok misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lodbrok lands an uppercut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lodbrok - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nice body punch from Lodbrok - that landed with a thud.
#T1#
Lodbrok misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lodbrok misses with a punch to the body.
Lodbrok is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Suleimani is defending well for now.
We've been hearing reports that Suleimani has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Lodbrok blocking some punches.
#BC#
Suleimani breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lodbrok stalks Suleimani and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Suleimani's face. Suleimani staggers backwards, shaken.
Lodbrok connects with a crisp jab.
Qasem Suleimani seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Suleimani tries to land a leg kick but Lodbrok saw it coming and moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lodbrok! But no joy.
Lodbrok blocks a leg kick.
Lodbrok throws a counter combo.
Lodbrok will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Suleimani swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lodbrok slips under a jab from Suleimani.
Donk. Lodbrok catches Suleimani right on the button with a cross.
Suleimani throws out a leg kick but Lodbrok moves out of range and Suleimani only half commits. #T2#
Suleimani throws a poor cross that misses
and Lodbrok counters with a nice uppercut.
Suleimani has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lodbrok finds it's way round the side to connect with Suleimani's 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!
Lodbrok tries a head kick but it misses.
Suleimani was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Suleimani dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lodbrok. That did some damage!
Suleimani takes a jab right on the kisser.
Suleimani takes a swing at Lodbrok's ribcage but misses.
Lodbrok is looking for the big counter here.
Suleimani lands with a hook. Lodbrok tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lodbrok takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Suleimani bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A jab lands there for Lodbrok.
Suleimani fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Suleimani throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lodbrok counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Suleimani misses with a hook
and Lodbrok connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Suleimani takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lodbrok wants to clinch.
Suleimani feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Suleimani misses with an uppercut
and Suleimani takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lodbrok scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Suleimani takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
Lodbrok has taken the fight to the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Lodbrok.
Suleimani works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lodbrok misses with a knee strike.
Lodbrok throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lodbrok scores with a knee to the head.
Lodbrok lands with a right to the head. #T4#
Suleimani misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Suleimani.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lodbrok utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#BC#
Suleimani breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lodbrok tries a head kick but it misses.
Suleimani throws a shot to the body.
Suleimani avoids the body shot from Lodbrok.
Suleimani fires out a quick counter leg kick but Lodbrok just manages to avoid it.
Suleimani misses with the body kick
and Lodbrok counters with a nice leg kick.
Lodbrok uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Suleimani.
Suleimani throws a hook but Lodbrok avoids it easily.
Lodbrok tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivar Lodbrok dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Lodbrok swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Suleimani throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lodbrok counters with a thumping low kick.
Suleimani takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lodbrok connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Suleimani uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lodbrok.
Suleimani tried to counter with a leg kick but Lodbrok avoided it.
Lodbrok takes a swing at Suleimani's ribcage but misses.
Suleimani shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lodbrok misses with a looping right.
Suleimani is looking to counter punch.
Lodbrok moves out of range as Suleimani throws a body kick.
Lodbrok flicks out a counter leg kick but Suleimani steps away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suleimani has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lodbrok.
Ivar Lodbrok seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lodbrok swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lodbrok lands a jab.
Lodbrok has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lodbrok takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T1#
Suleimani throws a lazy body kick
and Lodbrok cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A shot to the body from Suleimani misses
and Lodbrok counters with a straight right hand.
A low kick from Lodbrok is predictable there
and Suleimani counters with a straight right hand.
Lodbrok lands with an overhand left.
Lodbrok's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Suleimani connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lodbrok scrambles back to his feet.
A big left from Suleimani misses.
Lodbrok slips a jab from Suleimani.
Lodbrok throws out a loose jab but Suleimani uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lodbrok has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Suleimani pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lodbrok, right into the meat.
Lodbrok avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lodbrok raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Suleimani is looking to chop away at Lodbrok's legs. #T2#
Suleimani swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lodbrok is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Lodbrok connects with an inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Suleimani throws an off balance right hand
and Lodbrok counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lodbrok keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Suleimani.
A head kick misses from Suleimani.
Suleimani misses with a hook.
Suleimani cracks a nice hook into Lodbrok's ribs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lodbrok.
Suleimani fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lodbrok manages to avoid it.
Suleimani sets himself, and Lodbrok steps forward looking for the clinch! Suleimani avoids it this time.
Lodbrok moves away from the strike by Suleimani.
Lodbrok tries to counter by closing the distance.
A low kick from Suleimani is predictable there #CL2#
and Lodbrok counters by moving into the clinch.
Lodbrok tries to land a knee to the head but Suleimani blocks with his arms.
Lodbrok tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#T3#
Lodbrok landing knees to the head.
Lodbrok with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lodbrok working aggressively here.
Lodbrok with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Suleimani lands a shoulder strike.
Suleimani blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Suleimani misses with a short punch on the inside.
Suleimani working aggressively here.
Lodbrok blocks an uppercut.
Lodbrok trying to land knees to the body.
Lodbrok lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lodbrok looking to throw knees to the head but Suleimani is blocking nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Suleimani creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lodbrok stalling in the clinch.
#T4#
Suleimani gets through Lodbrok's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ivar Lodbrok seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lodbrok misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Suleimani.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lodbrok tries to work over Suleimani's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lodbrok tries to land knees in the clinch but Suleimani avoids the damage to the body.
Lodbrok lands a nice uppercut.
Suleimani tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Suleimani.
Suleimani softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lodbrok is trying to stall.
Suleimani is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lodbrok misses with a knee to the head.
Suleimani gets through Lodbrok's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lodbrok with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Suleimani blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivar Lodbrok showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Suleimani lands with a good body shot.
Suleimani ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lodbrok moves away.
Suleimani throws an overhand right that lands on Lodbrok's shoulder, as Lodbrok tries to avoid the shot.
Lodbrok moves out of range as Suleimani throws a body kick.
Lodbrok throws an off balance right hand
and Suleimani counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Suleimani is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Lodbrok's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Suleimani misses with a wild body shot.
Lodbrok connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd cheers as Suleimani lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lodbrok doesn't seem phased though.
Suleimani misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lodbrok moves out of range as Suleimani strikes.
A solid leg kick lands there for Suleimani.
Suleimani moves out of range of the body kick from Lodbrok.
Suleimani throws an off balance right hand
and Lodbrok connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Lodbrok throws a leg kick that is checked
and Suleimani counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lodbrok throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Suleimani's head.
Lodbrok finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lodbrok scores with a shot to the body.
Suleimani lands a nice hook to Lodbrok's body. Lodbrok takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A punch lands to the side of Suleimani 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Suleimani throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lodbrok tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Suleimani was well out of range. Poor timing from Lodbrok.
Suleimani misses with a hook. Lodbrok ducked under it nicely.
Suleimani looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lodbrok throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Lodbrok ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Lodbrok keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lodbrok throws a leg kick
and Suleimani counters with an inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lodbrok.
Lodbrok throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Suleimani blocks it with crossed arms.
Lodbrok tries to land knees in the clinch but Suleimani avoids the damage to the body.
Lodbrok misses with a knee strike.
Lodbrok looking to throw knees to the head but Suleimani is blocking nicely.
Lodbrok tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lodbrok throws a head punch that misses.
Lodbrok letting Suleimani take a breather here.
Lodbrok doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ivar Lodbrok is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Suleimani.
Suleimani misses with some punches.
Suleimani throws a punch but it's blocked by Lodbrok.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lodbrok.
Qasem Suleimani has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lodbrok tries to land a knee to the head but Suleimani blocks with his arms.
A short right from Lodbrok on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Suleimani.
Lodbrok throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Suleimani blocks it with crossed arms. #T4#
Suleimani tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Suleimani tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lodbrok's elbow.
Lodbrok tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Suleimani's elbow.
Lodbrok misses with a knee strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Suleimani.
Lodbrok with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Suleimani lands a body punch in the clinch.
Suleimani working aggressively here.
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 Qasem Suleimani.
Well Lodbrok 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 George Francis scores the fight 28:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivar Lodbrok!
In his post fight interview, Ivar Lodbrok started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
gc103
Date: Jun 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Suleimani uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shaw.
Suleimani takes a swing at Shaw's ribcage but misses.
Shaw tries a head kick but it misses.
Shaw throws a nice outside leg kick.
Shaw throws a right hand that misses
and Suleimani counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Suleimani tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shaw was well out of range. Poor timing from Suleimani.
Shaw walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Suleimani checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Suleimani misses the jab.
Suleimani uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shaw.
Shaw fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick by Shaw misses
and Suleimani counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shaw moves away from the strike by Suleimani.
Suleimani misses with a straight right.
Suleimani has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Top Team in the buildup to the fight.
Suleimani swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T1#
Suleimani paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A head kick from Suleimani lands but Shaw takes it in his stride.
An inside leg kick from Shaw misses.
Suleimani ducks under a wild hook from Shaw.
Suleimani showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shaw.
Suleimani ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shaw moves away.
Shaw walks into a stiff left hand from Suleimani.
Shaw throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shaw stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Suleimani.
Suleimani throws a lazy right hand but Shaw sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shaw thumps Suleimani with a low kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shaw, as that shot connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Suleimani swings widly with a right hand
and Shaw counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T2#
A lazy left from Suleimani finds it's target.
Suleimani throws the left hand but Shaw avoids the punch easily.
Shaw misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Suleimani.
Suleimani takes a swing at Shaw's ribcage but misses.
Suleimani lands a jab.
Suleimani tries a head kick but it misses.
Suleimani slips under a jab.
Suleimani throws out a loose jab but Shaw uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shaw throws a body punch but Suleimani moves out of range.
As Shaw backs away, Suleimani returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Jab by Shaw.
Suleimani swings for the body but Shaw moves out of range.
Suleimani throws the kick towards the body but Shaw avoids it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Shaw.
Shaw throws a head kick but Suleimani moves out of range.
#T3#
Shaw lands a jab to the nose.
A bone on bone clash there as Suleimani blocks the leg kick.
Shaw ducks under a wild hook from Suleimani.
Shaw tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Suleimani was well out of range. Poor timing from Shaw.
Shaw misses with the combination.
Shaw's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Shaw duly obliges.
Shaw cracks Suleimani with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Shaw takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Suleimani misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shaw.
Shaw misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That kick from Shaw tenderised Suleimani's leg. Suleimani is trying to keep his angry face on.
Shaw checks a low kick from Suleimani.#T4#
The fighters circling - Suleimani throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shaw throws a head kick but Suleimani moves out of range.
Suleimani appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Shaw ducks under a wild hook from Suleimani.
Shaw uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Suleimani.
Shaw tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Suleimani was well out of range. Poor timing from Shaw.
Suleimani fakes the leg kick and cracks Shaw in the body.
Shaw pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Suleimani was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Suleimani throws a quick inside leg kick.
Suleimani is looking to score with low kicks.
Shaw misses with a leg kick
and Suleimani makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Suleimani misses with a hook. Shaw ducked under it nicely.
Suleimani misses with a head kick.
Shaw swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shaw connects with a high kick.
Good leg kick by Shaw there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jack Shaw will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Nice defenses there by Shaw.
Suleimani lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Suleimani throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Suleimani backing away here, and Shaw unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Suleimani scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shaw in his tracks.
Jab from Suleimani.
Suleimani throws a hook but Shaw avoids it easily.
Shaw appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Shaw avoids a kick to the body.
Shaw keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Shaw is looking to land body kicks.
Suleimani swings for the body but Shaw moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw misses with a right hand
and Suleimani counters with a slapping leg kick.
Shaw checks a leg kick nicely.
Qasem Suleimani is winning the standup battle so far.
Suleimani smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Shaw 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 Suleimani has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Suleimani and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T1#
Shaw blocks a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Suleimani darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A leg kick checked by Suleimani.
Shaw shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Suleimani is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Suleimani scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Shaw throws a jab when Suleimani was well out of range.
It looked like Suleimani wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shaw fails to land with a series of punches.
Suleimani takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shaw moves out of range of the strikes.
Shaw lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Suleimani avoids the body shot from Shaw.
Suleimani moves out of range as Shaw throws a body kick.
Suleimani looks to land a body kick but Shaw moved away.#T2#
Suleimani throws a head kick that misses.
Shaw throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shaw misses with a low kick.
Suleimani was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shaw lands a nice shot to the body.
Shaw throws a nice inside leg kick.
Suleimani throws a leg kick that misses.
Shaw wants to slow Suleimani down by chopping away at his legs.
Shaw lets loose with a powerful body kick. Suleimani will feel that in the morning.
Shaw pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Suleimani tries a head kick but it misses.
Suleimani takes one on the button.
Suleimani lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Shaw on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T3#
Shaw will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Suleimani throws a quick counter kick to the body but Shaw avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Shaw.
Shaw misses with a body shot.
Shaw uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Suleimani.
Shaw tries a head kick but it misses.
Decent striking displayed by Suleimani there.
Shaw misses with a jab to the body
and Shaw takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Suleimani waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shaw.
Suleimani takes a swing at Shaw's ribcage but misses.
Shaw lands a slapping body shot.
Shaw looks to land a left hand but Suleimani moved out of range nicely.
Suleimani just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Shaw misses. #T4#
Suleimani on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Shaw shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Shaw scoring well with a low kick there.
Shaw moves out of range of the body kick.
Shaw looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Suleimani takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shaw misses with a low kick as Suleimani jumps back.
Suleimani is looking to counter punch.
Shaw moves out of range as Suleimani strikes.
Shaw connects with a good right hand that stumbles Suleimani. Suleimani circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Suleimani takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Suleimani ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shaw moves away.
Suleimani throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Shaw checks a leg kick.
Shaw swings away with a body shot that misses
and Suleimani counters with a left to the body.
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 Qasem Suleimani will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Shaw lands a slapping body shot.
Shaw swings for the body but Suleimani moves out of range.
Shaw will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Shaw catches Suleimani with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Shaw's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Shaw lands a head kick!
Shaw throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Suleimani. Shaw does a little dance to reset his feet.
Suleimani ducks under a wild hook from Shaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suleimani throws a quick inside leg kick.
Suleimani keeps Shaw at a distance using the push kick.
Suleimani thuds his right hand into Shaw's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Shaw misses with a straight left.
Suleimani lands a really nice looking cross but Shaw seems unphased.
#T1#
Shaw connects with a body shot.
Suleimani moves away from the strike by Shaw.
Shaw slips a straight right by Suleimani.
Suleimani keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Shaw. That snapped Suleimani's head back.
Suleimani walks into a straight right hand from Shaw.
Suleimani fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shaw manages to avoid it.
Shaw throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shaw keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Suleimani.
A nice leg kick lands there from Shaw.
Shaw takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Shaw throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2#
Suleimani blocks a head kick by Shaw.
Shaw fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Suleimani.
Suleimani lands a jab to the nose.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Suleimani does it's job there.
Suleimani takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Suleimani. Shaw does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shaw lands a leg kick that knocks Suleimani off balance momentarily.
Good standup being displayed there by Shaw as he connects with a hook.
Shaw connects with a jab.
Shaw misses with a lunging right hand
and Suleimani counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shaw takes a swing at Suleimani's ribcage but misses.
Shaw fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Suleimani manages to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Suleimani.
#T3#
Suleimani misses with a looping left.
Good leg kick by Shaw there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Shaw swinging wildly here.
Suleimani misses the jab.
Shaw stalks Suleimani and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Suleimani's face. Suleimani staggers backwards, shaken.
Shaw throws a front kick aimed at Suleimani's knee but Suleimani avoids it well.
Shaw thuds his right hand into Suleimani's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Shaw is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Shaw moves out of range of the strikes.
Suleimani misses with an uppercut.
Shaw walks into a jab.
Shaw lands a really nice looking cross but Suleimani seems unphased.
#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shaw scores with a jab.
Suleimani loads up on a big right hand but Shaw slips the punch.
Suleimani ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Suleimani feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Shaw throws a jab when Suleimani was well out of range.
Shaw connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Suleimani looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Shaw keeps Suleimani at a distance using the push kick.
Nice straight punches there by Suleimani. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Suleimani.
Suleimani lands a body shot.
Shaw throws a hook but Suleimani avoids it easily.
Shaw lands with a straight right. Suleimani didn't see that one coming.
Suleimani misses with a low kick.
Suleimani takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Shaw takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Shaw really 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.
#R4#
A cross from Shaw lands.
Shaw slips a jab from Suleimani.
Shaw takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Suleimani checks a low kick from Shaw.
An attempted straight right counter from Suleimani misses the target.
Suleimani misses with a leg kick.
Suleimani jabs Shaw right on the nose. Shaw blinks but takes it well.
Shaw thumps Suleimani with a low kick.
Suleimani scores with a shot to the body.
Shaw avoids the body shot from Suleimani.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suleimani attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Shaw will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A head kick by Shaw misses
and Suleimani counters with a straight right hand.
Shaw misses with a body punch
and Suleimani counters with a left to the body. #T1#
Shaw throws a combination that misses
and Suleimani counters with a left to the body.
Shaw is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Suleimani just misses with a punch to the body.
Jab by Suleimani.
Shaw slips under a jab.
Shaw scores with a jab to the head.
Suleimani scores with a nice strike.
Shaw blocks the body kick.
Shaw misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Suleimani.
Shaw fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Suleimani is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Suleimani misses the target.
Suleimani ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Suleimani throws a hook but Shaw blocks it.
Shaw rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Suleimani counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Shaw moves out of range as Suleimani throws a body kick.
Shaw takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Suleimani jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Suleimani swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shaw misses with a wild combination.
Shaw scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Suleimani misses with a body shot.
Shaw is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
A lazy left from Shaw finds it's target.
Suleimani looks to land a right hand but Shaw moved out of range.
Shaw lands a really nice looking cross but Suleimani seems unphased.
#T3#
Suleimani checks the leg kick nicely there.
Suleimani appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Suleimani misses with a left hand
letting Shaw counter with a right hand.
Shaw connects with an inside leg kick.
Shaw tries to move into range but Suleimani moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The fighters circling - Shaw throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Suleimani smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Suleimani is looking to land body kicks.
Suleimani scoring well with a low kick there.
Shaw slips under a jab.
Shaw takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Shaw works over Suleimani's head and body with a nice combination.
Nice body kick there by Suleimani.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Suleimani misses the shot to the body.
Shaw doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Suleimani misses with a hook
#CL2#
and Shaw counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Shaw.
A short right from Suleimani.
Suleimani lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Suleimani fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shaw blocking some punches.
Shaw misses with a punch to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Shaw.
Shaw works on Suleimani's body with a couple of short punches.
Shaw misses with a hook to the ribs.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Suleimani has Shaw pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Qasem Suleimani had his way with Jack Shaw in 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. This is the final round!
#R5#
Suleimani on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Shaw misses with a head kick.
Suleimani is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Shaw doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Suleimani cracks the inside of Shaw's front leg.
Suleimani lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A head kick from Shaw lands but Suleimani takes it in his stride.
Shaw tries to move into range but Suleimani moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A slow jab from Shaw misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suleimani cracks Shaw with a right hand to the side of the head.
Shaw throws out a loose jab but Suleimani uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shaw pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Suleimani swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Suleimani scores with a nice body kick.
#T1#
Shaw tries a head kick but it misses.
Shaw waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Suleimani.
Suleimani throws a lazy right hand but Shaw sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shaw moves out of range as Suleimani throws a body kick.
Shaw swings widly with a right hand
and Suleimani counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Suleimani throws a head kick but Shaw moves out of range.
Shaw steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Suleimani.
Suleimani misses the jab.
Shaw misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Suleimani.
Shaw pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shaw darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A slow jab from Suleimani misses its intended target.
Shaw throws a body punch but Suleimani moves out of range. #T2#
Suleimani misses the shot to the body.
Shaw throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Suleimani takes a swing at Shaw's ribcage but misses.
Suleimani ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shaw moves away.
Suleimani thows a left - swing and a miss!
A looping hook to the body misses from Suleimani. Shaw does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shaw listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Shaw pivots, looking for a leg kick but Suleimani is out of range and Shaw settles back down.
Shaw lands a head kick. Suleimani smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
That kick from Shaw tenderised Suleimani's leg. Suleimani is trying to keep his angry face on.
Shaw looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Shaw misses with a hook.#T3#
Suleimani misses with a looping right.
Suleimani throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Shaw looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shaw connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Suleimani misses with a wild body shot.
Shaw looks to land a left hand but Suleimani moved out of range nicely.
Shaw misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Suleimani moves away from the strike by Shaw.
Shaw lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Shaw.
Suleimani throws a lazy uppercut
letting Shaw counter with a right hand.
Suleimani throws a sloppy head kick and Shaw moves out of range easily.
A big left from Shaw misses.
Shaw pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T4#
Shaw misses with a right hand
and Suleimani counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A head kick misses from Shaw.
Shaw throws a big shot that misses.
Shaw moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shaw cracks Suleimani with an open hand slap.
Shaw throws a head kick but Suleimani moves out of range.
Shaw avoids the body shot from Suleimani.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Suleimani, right into the meat.
Nice jab there from Suleimani.
Shaw moves out of range of the body kick from Suleimani.
Suleimani is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shaw.
It seemed like Shaw was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shaw attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Shaw misses with a wild body shot.
Suleimani throwing a counter right hand but Shaw manages to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Shaw comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Shaw has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 47:49
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 47:48
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Shaw!
Jack Shaw is the new light heavyweight champion!
Jack Shaw thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
gc100
Date: Jun 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Papaioanou keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Suleimani.
A big right from Papaioanou misses.
Suleimani throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
We've been hearing reports that Papaioanou has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Suleimani tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A jab from Suleimani misses.
Papaioanou throws a leg kick that misses.
Suleimani tries to score with a low kick but Papaioanou moves his leg out of the way.
Papaioanou tries a head kick but it misses.
Papaioanou scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Papaioanou thows a left - swing and a miss!
Papaioanou misses with the combination.
Suleimani was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suleimani throws a nice outside leg kick.
Papaioanou slips a straight right by Suleimani.
Suleimani throws a shot to the body.
#T1#
Papaioanou throws a big shot that misses.
Papaioanou throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Suleimani counters with a nice uppercut.
Papaioanou checks a low kick from Suleimani.
Papaioanou lands a body shot.
Suleimani checks the leg kick.
Papaioanou ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Papaioanou lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Suleimani keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Papaioanou looks to score with a jab to the body but Suleimani is just out of range.
Suleimani moves into range and connects with a jab.
Papaioanou displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Suleimani throws out the jab.
Suleimani throws a looping overhand right but Papaioanou ducks down to avoid it.
Papaioanou takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Papaioanou takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Papaioanou throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Papaioanou slips under a jab from Suleimani.#T2#
Suleimani tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Papaioanou is able to avoid easily.
Suleimani with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Papaioanou looks to score with a jab to the body but Suleimani is just out of range.
Suleimani looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Suleimani ducks under a wild hook from Papaioanou.
Papaioanou blocks a jab.
Lefteris Papaioanou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Papaioanou throws a hook but Suleimani blocks it.
We've been informed that Suleimani 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.
Suleimani slips under a jab from Papaioanou.
And Suleimani responds with a good body kick, but Papaioanou manages to step out the way in time.
Papaioanou steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Suleimani.
Suleimani just misses with a punch to the body.
Suleimani misses with a left hand
and Papaioanou counters with a good, hard body kick but Suleimani shrugs it off.
Qasem Suleimani is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Suleimani throws the left hand but Papaioanou avoids the punch easily.
Suleimani throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A counter left hand to the body from Papaioanou misses its target.
Suleimani throws a head kick but Papaioanou moves out of range.
Papaioanou throws a poor cross that misses
and Suleimani counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Papaioanou on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Suleimani. Suleimani obviously looking to wear him down.
Papaioanou pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Suleimani lands a nice hook to Papaioanou's body. Papaioanou takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Suleimani digs a good hook to Papaioanou's body.
Papaioanou plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Papaioanou dips to his left and cracks Suleimani with an uppercut!
Papaioanou misses with a straight left.
Papaioanou works over Suleimani's head and body with a nice combination.
Suleimani keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Suleimani doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Papaioanou drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body kick there by Suleimani.
Nice uppercut there from Suleimani.
Papaioanou throws a right and a left that both miss.
Papaioanou misses with a hook to the body
and Suleimani counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Papaioanou misses with a left hand
and Suleimani counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Suleimani misses with a hook.
Papaioanou misses with a body shot.
Papaioanou swings away with a body shot that misses
and Suleimani counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Papaioanou misses with a hook
and Suleimani counters with an inside leg kick.
Papaioanou throws a leg kick but Suleimani sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Suleimani lands a nice leg kick that just misses Papaioanou's sensitive parts.
Papaioanou on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Papaioanou, as that shot connected.
A jab from Suleimani does it's job there.
Papaioanou ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Suleimani moves away.
Papaioanou scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Suleimani takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Papaioanou fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Papaioanou throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Qasem Suleimani 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#
Suleimani on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Papaioanou. Papaioanou obviously looking to wear him down.
Papaioanou misses with a hook. Suleimani ducked under it nicely.
Suleimani defending well as Papaioanou loads up on a big left hand.
Papaioanou misses with a straight right.
Suleimani doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A lazy left from Suleimani finds it's target.
Suleimani scores with a jab to the head.
Papaioanou throws a jab when Suleimani was well out of range.
Papaioanou moves away from the strike by Suleimani.
Papaioanou looks to land a left hand but Suleimani moved out of range nicely.
Qasem Suleimani seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suleimani takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Suleimani is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Suleimani throws a wild body kick that Papaioanou sees coming a mile off.
Suleimani misses with an uppercut
and Papaioanou counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Papaioanou throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T1#
Papaioanou misses with a hook
and Suleimani counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Papaioanou takes a swing at Suleimani's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Papaioanou clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Papaioanou fails to land.
Suleimani gets underhooks to prevent Papaioanou's takedown attempt.
Papaioanou swings wildly with an uppercut but Suleimani uses good head movement to avoid it.
Suleimani blocks an uppercut.
#BC2#
Suleimani pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Papaioanou scores with a sloppy right hand. Suleimani should have avoided that one.
Suleimani moves out of range as Papaioanou strikes.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Suleimani. Papaioanou shrugs it off though.
Suleimani keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Suleimani lands a jab to the head.
Suleimani checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T2#
Suleimani looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Papaioanou slips under a jab from Suleimani.
Papaioanou is looking to counter punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Papaioanou loads up on a big right hand but Suleimani slips the punch.
Papaioanou with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Suleimani to score with a decent uppercut.
Papaioanou throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Suleimani makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Suleimani ducks under a wild hook from Papaioanou.
Papaioanou dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Papaioanou ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Suleimani moves away.
Suleimani is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Papaioanou with a body shot.
Suleimani slips a jab from Papaioanou.
A little jabbing left from Suleimani on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Suleimani walks into a straight right hand from Papaioanou.
Suleimani lands a slapping body shot.
Papaioanou slips under a jab from Suleimani.
Suleimani swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Suleimani lets loose with a powerful body kick. Papaioanou will feel that in the morning.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Suleimani lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T3#
Papaioanou tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Suleimani swivels and escapes.
Suleimani lands a nice shot to the body.
Suleimani throws a right and a left that Papaioanou avoids nicely.
Papaioanou throws a lazy uppercut
and Suleimani counters with a nice body shot.
Papaioanou throws a lazy uppercut
and Suleimani cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Papaioanou checks a low kick from Suleimani.
Suleimani buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Suleimani connects with a body shot.
Papaioanou misses with a shot to the body
and Suleimani counters with a stiff right hand.
Suleimani bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Papaioanou tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Suleimani was well out of range. Poor timing from Papaioanou.
A good leg kick by Suleimani.
Papaioanou throws a hook to the side of Suleimani's head but Suleimani sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Papaioanou walks forward, straight into a front kick from Suleimani.
Papaioanou is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Suleimani moves out of range as Papaioanou strikes.
Papaioanou throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Suleimani cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Suleimani scores with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Suleimani misses the target.
Papaioanou takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Papaioanou 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 Suleimani has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Suleimani and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Papaioanou throws a chopping leg kick but Suleimani manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Papaioanou will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Papaioanou throws a low kick but it's checked well by Suleimani.
Papaioanou looks to score with a jab to the body but Suleimani is just out of range.
Papaioanou keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Suleimani throws a low kick but Papaioanou moves out of range easily.
Suleimani uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Papaioanou.
Suleimani looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Suleimani throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Papaioanou misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Qasem Suleimani showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Papaioanou misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice straight punches there by Papaioanou. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Papaioanou.
Suleimani with a nice cross.
Papaioanou lands a two punch combo.
Papaioanou swings for the body but Suleimani moves out of range.
Suleimani now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nice cross by Suleimani.
Papaioanou throws a series of punches but Suleimani moves out of range.
Suleimani ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Papaioanou throws a right hand that misses
and Suleimani counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A nice leg kick lands there from Suleimani.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Suleimani throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Papaioanou shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Papaioanou avoids the head kick by Suleimani.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Papaioanou bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good exchange - Suleimani coming out on top.#T1#
Good work by Suleimani as he checks the leg kick.
Papaioanou uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Papaioanou throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Suleimani appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Papaioanou is defended easily by Suleimani.
Papaioanou doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Suleimani 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 jab from Suleimani misses.
Suleimani connects with a jab.
Suleimani misses with a right hand
and Papaioanou counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Suleimani digs a good hook to Papaioanou's body.
Papaioanou takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Suleimani uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Papaioanou.
Suleimani ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Papaioanou moves out of range of the strikes.
Papaioanou 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!
Papaioanou ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Suleimani moves away.
A countering left hand to the body from Suleimani misses.
Suleimani throws the left hand but Papaioanou avoids the punch easily.
Papaioanou scores with a sloppy right hand. Suleimani should have avoided that one.
A lazy left from Suleimani finds it's target.
Suleimani uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Papaioanou.
Suleimani connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Suleimani throws a wild body kick that Papaioanou sees coming a mile off.
Suleimani jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Papaioanou misses with a low kick.
#T3#
Papaioanou chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Suleimani can pounce on him.
Papaioanou throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Suleimani swings for the body but Papaioanou moves out of range.
Suleimani steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Papaioanou.
Suleimani waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Papaioanou.
Papaioanou throws a right hand that Suleimani ducks under and follows up with a left that Suleimani also avoids with ease.
Suleimani misses with a looping left.
Papaioanou swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Suleimani. Papaioanou does a little dance to reset his feet.
Suleimani digs a good hook to Papaioanou's body.
Papaioanou looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Suleimani lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Papaioanou throws a leg kick but Suleimani moved away.
Papaioanou throws an off balance right hand
and Papaioanou takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Suleimani changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Suleimani scores with a nice strike.#T4#
Suleimani pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Suleimani has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Papaioanou tries to close the distance and clinch but Suleimani swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Suleimani raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Papaioanou gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Suleimani connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Suleimani fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Papaioanou throws a hook but Suleimani blocks it.
Suleimani scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Papaioanou doesn't seem bothered though.
Papaioanou takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Suleimani looks to land a body kick but Papaioanou moved away.
Papaioanou throwing a counter right hand but Suleimani manages to avoid it.
Papaioanou jabs Suleimani right on the nose. Suleimani blinks but takes it well.
Papaioanou throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Suleimani steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Papaioanou.
Suleimani flicks out a counter leg kick but Papaioanou steps away.#CL#
Papaioanou clinches with his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Qasem Suleimani really 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.
#R4#
Suleimani throws a low kick, looking for Papaioanou's leg but Papaioanou calmly moves out of range.
Papaioanou misses with an uppercut. Suleimani saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Suleimani! But no joy.
Papaioanou is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Papaioanou throws a nice outside leg kick.
Papaioanou throws a body punch but Suleimani moves out of range.
Suleimani misses with a straight left.
An inside leg kick from Papaioanou misses.
Papaioanou has his takedown stuffed
and Suleimani counters with a leg kick.
Papaioanou rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Suleimani counters with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Papaioanou slips under a jab from Suleimani.
Papaioanou swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Suleimani throws a body shot but no joy.
Good shot there by Suleimani.
Suleimani thuds a left hand into Papaioanou's body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#T1#
Suleimani misses with a straight right.
Suleimani lands a front kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Suleimani. That's going to slow Papaioanou down.
Suleimani slips a jab from Papaioanou.
Nice body punch from Suleimani.
Papaioanou lands a slapping body shot.
Papaioanou throws a hook but Suleimani avoids it easily.
Suleimani punishes Papaioanou's body with a nice straight punch.
Papaioanou swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Suleimani counters with a nice uppercut.
Suleimani takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Suleimani throws a body punch but Papaioanou moves out of range.
Suleimani throws a lazy right hand but Papaioanou sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Suleimani scores with a kick to the midsection.#T2#
Suleimani fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Papaioanou has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Papaioanou scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Suleimani keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Suleimani swats away the attempt to clinch by Papaioanou.
Papaioanou throws a looping overhand right but Suleimani ducks down to avoid it.
Papaioanou rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Papaioanou takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Papaioanou pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Suleimani loads up on a big right hand but Papaioanou slips the punch.
Papaioanou lands a nice shot to the body.
Suleimani keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Papaioanou.
Suleimani thows a left - swing and a miss!
Suleimani steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Papaioanou.
Papaioanou slips a straight right by Suleimani.#T3#
A swing and a miss from Suleimani.
Suleimani with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Papaioanou throws a left and a right that both miss
and Suleimani counters with a good low kick that Papaioanou was not able to check.
Suleimani scores with a nice strike.
The fighters circling - Suleimani throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Papaioanou connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Suleimani lands a nice leg kick that just misses Papaioanou's sensitive parts.
Papaioanou steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Suleimani.
Suleimani sizes up Papaioanou with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A punch combination from Papaioanou misses.
Papaioanou pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Suleimani misses with a wild body shot.
Suleimani throws a right hand that misses
and Papaioanou counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Papaioanou misses with a combination
and Suleimani cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Suleimani misses the jab.
Papaioanou walks into a straight right hand from Suleimani.
Papaioanou misses with a jab, cross combination.
A slow jab from Papaioanou misses its intended target.
Papaioanou throws a leg kick
and Suleimani counters with a straight right hand.
Papaioanou throws out a leg kick but Suleimani moves out of range and Papaioanou only half commits.
Papaioanou throws a lazy uppercut
and Suleimani counters with a stiff right hand.
Papaioanou on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Papaioanou throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Papaioanou takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Suleimani slips a jab from Papaioanou.
Suleimani appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Suleimani throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Qasem Suleimani dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Suleimani stuns Papaioanou with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Suleimani throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Papaioanou dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Papaioanou throws an overhand right that lands on Suleimani's shoulder, as Suleimani tries to avoid the shot.
Papaioanou misses with a body shot.
Suleimani thuds a left hand into Papaioanou's body.
Suleimani throws a hook to the side of Papaioanou's head but Papaioanou sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Suleimani throws a big shot that misses.
Suleimani doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suleimani walks into a left hand.
Suleimani comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Papaioanou tries to bum rush Suleimani with a series of wild strikes but Suleimani uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Papaioanou takes a swing at Suleimani's ribcage but misses.
Suleimani moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T1#
Papaioanou misses with a wild combination.
A clash of legs there as Papaioanou blocks the low kick.
Suleimani throws a hook to the side of Papaioanou's head but Papaioanou sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Papaioanou is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Papaioanou.
Papaioanou looks for a takedown but Suleimani sprawls well.
Suleimani smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Suleimani swings for the body but Papaioanou moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as Suleimani blocks the low kick.
Papaioanou throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Suleimani tries a quick counter leg kick but Papaioanou is wise to it.
Papaioanou throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Suleimani's waist but Suleimani gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Papaioanou off to one side.
Lefteris Papaioanou has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##TD#
Suleimani gets caught flat footed, as Papaioanou shoots in with a quick takedown into 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.
Suleimani wants to stand and escape but Papaioanou is having none of it.
Suleimani keeping full guard, as Papaioanou tries to pass.
Suleimani is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Papaioanou wants to control from the top but Suleimani keeps moving.
Suleimani is looking to stand up but Papaioanou isn't so interested in that idea.
Papaioanou wants to control from the top but Suleimani keeps moving.
Suleimani is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T3#
Papaioanou is fighting to break Suleimani's control of his arms but Suleimani is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Suleimani thuds a left hand into Papaioanou's body.
Suleimani connects with a crisp jab.
Suleimani lands a lovely overhand right.
Papaioanou lands a nice shot to the body.
Papaioanou throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Papaioanou takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The fighters circling - Suleimani throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Papaioanou throwing a counter right hand but Suleimani manages to avoid it.
Suleimani moves forwards but Papaioanou connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Suleimani scores with a body shot.
#T4#
Suleimani takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Suleimani lands a nice shot that snaps Papaioanou's head back.
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!
Papaioanou throws out a loose jab but Suleimani uses good head movement to avoid it.
Suleimani misses with a straight left.
Papaioanou misses with a combination
and Suleimani counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Suleimani takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Papaioanou throws a lazy uppercut
and Suleimani counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Suleimani lands a slapping body shot.
Papaioanou keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Papaioanou pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Papaioanou misses with a right hand
and Suleimani counters with a straight right hand.
Qasem Suleimani is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That kick from Papaioanou tenderised Suleimani's leg. Suleimani is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Qasem Suleimani.
I've got Suleimani 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 45:50
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 45:50
Judge George Francis scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Qasem Suleimani! Qasem Suleimani retains his light heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Qasem Suleimani thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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#R1#
Lodbrok dips to his left and cracks Suleimani with an uppercut!
Suleimani moves out of range of the strikes.
Lodbrok catches Suleimani with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Suleimani tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Suleimani misses with an uppercut. Lodbrok saw that one coming.
Lodbrok is looking to counter punch.
Nice uppercut lands for Lodbrok. That snapped Suleimani's head back.
Suleimani looks to score with a jab to the body but Lodbrok is just out of range.
Lodbrok misses the jab.
Lodbrok throws a body shot but no joy.
Lodbrok throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lodbrok lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lodbrok takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Suleimani misses with a leg kick #CL#
and Lodbrok holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Lodbrok lands a knee 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!
Suleimani struggles to land a body shot inside as Lodbrok controls his hands.
#T1#
Lodbrok takes a shot to the head.
Lodbrok lands an uppercut.
Suleimani misses with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Suleimani.
Lodbrok blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Lodbrok.
Lodbrok throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Suleimani blocks it with crossed arms.
Suleimani blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lodbrok's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lodbrok taking a breather.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lodbrok.
Suleimani lands a hook that snaps the head of Lodbrok backwards.
Lodbrok wants to stall.
Lodbrok scores with a knee to the head.
Lodbrok stalling the fight.
Suleimani tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Suleimani tries to throw a body punch but Lodbrok avoids it by throwing Suleimani back against the cage.
Lodbrok is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Lodbrok presses Suleimani against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Suleimani throws a punch but it's blocked by Lodbrok.
Suleimani lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lodbrok backwards.
Lodbrok blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Suleimani lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lodbrok tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Lodbrok.
Suleimani doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Suleimani misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lodbrok throws a knee to the head but misses.
Suleimani drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Suleimani is working Lodbrok over against the cage.
Suleimani tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Suleimani misses with a short punch on the inside.
Suleimani misses with a punch on the inside.
Suleimani throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lodbrok unloads a knee to the mid-section. Suleimani lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #T3#
Suleimani has a couple of punches blocked by Lodbrok.
Suleimani wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A body shot lands from Lodbrok.
Suleimani misses with the head strike.
Suleimani lands a hook to the side of the head.
Suleimani lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lodbrok with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Suleimani struggles to land a body shot inside as Lodbrok controls his hands.
#BC2#
Suleimani breaks from the clinch.
Suleimani throws a head kick that misses.
Suleimani steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lodbrok.
Suleimani's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lodbrok under the eye.
Qasem Suleimani seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Suleimani tests Lodbrok's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Suleimani misses with a straight right.
Lodbrok swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL#
Lodbrok darts in and clinches Suleimani up against the cage.
Lodbrok has Suleimani pressed against the cage.
#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lodbrok looking to throw knees to the head but Suleimani is blocking nicely.
Lodbrok lands a left hand that snaps the head of Suleimani backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Suleimani.
Suleimani misses with a punch on the inside.
Suleimani misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lodbrok lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Suleimani backwards.
Lodbrok stalling the fight.
Suleimani swings wildly with an uppercut but Lodbrok uses good head movement to avoid it.
Suleimani lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lodbrok misses with a knee to the head.
Lodbrok throws a punch but it's blocked by Suleimani.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Suleimani.
Suleimani has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lodbrok lands an uppercut.
Suleimani misses with a short punch on the inside.
Suleimani softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lodbrok on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
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 Ivar Lodbrok will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Suleimani ducks right into an uppercut from Lodbrok.
Lodbrok tries to clinch up but Suleimani circles away and keeps his distance.
Lodbrok throws a shot from downtown. Suleimani moves away and avoids it.
Suleimani moves out of range of the leg kick from Lodbrok.
Suleimani throws an overhand right that lands on Lodbrok's shoulder, as Lodbrok tries to avoid the shot.
We've been told by Lodbrok's head coaches at LOD: Lightning Kicks (MaxID260K) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Suleimani misses with a straight right.
Lodbrok moves out of range of the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Lodbrok on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Suleimani tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lodbrok looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suleimani tries to work over Lodbrok's front leg with a kick but Lodbrok checks it.
Lodbrok finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Suleimani connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lodbrok throws a front kick that sends Suleimani stumbling back into the cage.#T1##CL2#
Suleimani pushes Lodbrok up against the cage in a clinch.
Lodbrok tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lodbrok looking to throw knees to the head but Suleimani is blocking nicely.
Lodbrok prevents a body shot from Suleimani.
A knee to the head by Lodbrok.
Lodbrok looking to throw knees to the head but Suleimani is blocking nicely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lodbrok landing knees to the body.
Suleimani is breathing heavily.
Suleimani misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lodbrok stalling.
Suleimani takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ivar Lodbrok has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lodbrok obliges.
Lodbrok blocks an uppercut.
The referee calls for Lodbrok to work.
Lodbrok prevents a body shot from Suleimani.
Lodbrok looking to slow down the pace here.
Lodbrok tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#T2#
Suleimani misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lodbrok gets through Suleimani's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lodbrok lands a knee to the head.
Suleimani struggles to land a body shot inside as Lodbrok controls his hands.
Suleimani misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lodbrok with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Suleimani managing to block the knees to the body from Lodbrok.
Lodbrok using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Suleimani has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Suleimani makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Suleimani misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lodbrok tries a knee to the head but Suleimani blocks it.
Suleimani scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lodbrok lands a left hand that snaps the head of Suleimani backwards.
Lodbrok can't find room to land a body shot as Suleimani controls the action.
Lodbrok tries a body shot but Suleimani blocks it.
Lodbrok avoiding damage.
Suleimani misses with a punch on the inside.
#T3#
Lodbrok blocking some punches.
Suleimani misses with a knee to the head.
Lodbrok lands a body shot.
Suleimani has a couple of punches blocked by Lodbrok.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Suleimani creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Suleimani fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lodbrok throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short left from Suleimani.
Suleimani misses with the head strike.
Suleimani throws a head punch that misses.
Lodbrok tries a body shot but Suleimani blocks it.
Suleimani working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Suleimani fails to land.
Lodbrok is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Suleimani is keeping busy.
Suleimani has thrown a lot of knees so far in this fight and we're lead to believe that's something he's been working on the gym prior to this fight.
Lodbrok misses with the head strike.
Suleimani misses with some punches.
Suleimani lands with a left to the head. #T4#
Nice body punch from Lodbrok - that landed with a thud.
A knee to the head by Lodbrok.
Suleimani tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Suleimani.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Suleimani working aggressively here.
Suleimani swings wildly with an uppercut but Lodbrok uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lodbrok tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short uppercut from Suleimani.
Lodbrok prevents a body shot from Suleimani.
Suleimani misses with a short punch on the inside.
Suleimani is trying to break the clinch but Lodbrok has him pressed against the cage.
Lodbrok tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Suleimani avoids it.
Suleimani tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lodbrok looking to throw knees to the head but Suleimani is blocking nicely.
Lodbrok with a knee to the head.
Lodbrok throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Suleimani blocks it with crossed arms.
Lodbrok lands a shot to the body.
Lodbrok scores with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivar Lodbrok dominated that second 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.
#R3#
A thudding body kick lands there by Suleimani!
Suleimani ducks under a wild hook from Lodbrok.#CL#
Lodbrok moves into the clinch.
Suleimani pushes Lodbrok back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Suleimani scores with a shot to the side of Lodbrok's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Suleimani.
Lodbrok misses with a knee to the head.
Lodbrok is struggling to control the position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Suleimani.
Suleimani doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suleimani throws a head punch that misses.
Suleimani throws a head punch that misses.
Suleimani avoiding damage as Lodbrok throws knees to the body.
Suleimani swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Suleimani cracks Lodbrok with a nice body shot.
Lodbrok tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#T1#
Suleimani works on Lodbrok's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lodbrok landing knees to the head.
Lodbrok with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Lodbrok prevents a body shot from Suleimani.
Suleimani fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lodbrok tries to throw a body punch but Suleimani avoids it by throwing Lodbrok back against the cage.
Suleimani blocks a body shot from Lodbrok.
Lodbrok misses with a knee to the head.
Suleimani lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Suleimani.
Lodbrok stalling against the cage.
Suleimani swings wildly with an uppercut but Lodbrok uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lodbrok lands a nice uppercut.
Suleimani avoiding damage as Lodbrok throws knees to the body.
Suleimani swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lodbrok missing with knees to the body.
#T2#
Lodbrok working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lodbrok misses with a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lodbrok blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Suleimani fails to land.
Suleimani pushes Lodbrok back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Suleimani lands with a short shot to the head.
Lodbrok blocking some punches.
Suleimani working aggressively here.
Lodbrok with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lodbrok's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Suleimani misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Suleimani misses with a short punch on the inside.
Suleimani fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lodbrok manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Lodbrok misses with the head strike.
Lodbrok tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#T3#
A short uppercut from Suleimani.
Suleimani lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lodbrok backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Suleimani.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lodbrok.
Lodbrok blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Suleimani works on Lodbrok's body with a couple of short punches.
Lodbrok blocking some punches.
Lodbrok with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Suleimani tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lodbrok's elbow.
Suleimani tries a body shot but Lodbrok blocks it.
Suleimani lands a nice uppercut.
Lodbrok misses with a knee to the head.
Lodbrok looking to throw knees to the head but Suleimani is blocking nicely.
Lodbrok tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Suleimani lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lodbrok.
Suleimani can't find room to land a body shot as Lodbrok controls the action.
Suleimani misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Lodbrok fails to land.
Suleimani has a couple of punches blocked by Lodbrok.
#T4#
Suleimani throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC2#
Suleimani breaks the clinch.
Suleimani moves out of range as Lodbrok strikes.
Suleimani throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice shot lands for Suleimani.
Lodbrok stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Suleimani.#CL#
Lodbrok clinches up against the cage.
Suleimani misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Suleimani working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Suleimani tries to throw a body punch but Lodbrok avoids it by throwing Suleimani back against the cage.
Suleimani lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Suleimani on the inside.
Suleimani has a couple of punches blocked by Lodbrok.
Lodbrok struggles to land a body shot inside as Suleimani controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Qasem Suleimani really 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.
#R4#
Suleimani digs a good hook to Lodbrok's body.
Lodbrok tried to score with a low kick but Suleimani checks it.
Suleimani misses with a hook.
Lodbrok tries a low kick but Suleimani avoids it.
A low kick from Lodbrok misses
and Suleimani counters with a body kick that stops Lodbrok in his tracks momentarily.
Suleimani misses with an uppercut. Lodbrok saw that one coming.
Suleimani misses with a body shot.
Suleimani cracks Lodbrok with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lodbrok buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lodbrok throws a push kick but Suleimani slaps the foot to one side.
Lodbrok walks into a stiff left hand from Suleimani.#T1#
Suleimani throws a lazy right hand but Lodbrok sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Suleimani throws out a loose jab but Lodbrok uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lodbrok appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Suleimani missing with a left hand there. Lodbrok was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Good leg kick by Suleimani there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That kick from Suleimani tenderised Lodbrok's leg. Lodbrok is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lodbrok slips under a jab.
Good exchange - Suleimani coming out on top.
Lodbrok jabs Suleimani right on the nose. Suleimani blinks but takes it well.
Lodbrok connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Suleimani's hands.
Suleimani circles away from the clinch attempt.
Suleimani feints a counter leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Suleimani. Lodbrok does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lodbrok is looking for a counter combo.#T2#
Suleimani throws a body punch but Lodbrok moves out of range.
Suleimani uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lodbrok.
Suleimani appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Suleimani avoids a kick to the body.
Lodbrok misses with a looping left.
Lodbrok moves away from the strike by Suleimani.
Lodbrok moves in looking to clinch but Suleimani pushes him off.
Suleimani moves out of range of the strikes.
Suleimani lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lodbrok misses with a low kick.
A slow jab from Suleimani misses its intended target.
Suleimani works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T3#
Suleimani throws a looping overhand right but Lodbrok ducks down to avoid it.
Suleimani listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Suleimani gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lodbrok.
Lodbrok tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A slow jab from Lodbrok misses its intended target.
Suleimani finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lodbrok throws an overhand right that lands on Suleimani's shoulder, as Suleimani tries to avoid the shot.
Suleimani throws a lazy right hand but Lodbrok sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lodbrok swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lodbrok is looking to clinch but Suleimani is avoiding it.
Suleimani swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Suleimani loads up on a big right hand but Lodbrok slips the punch.#T4#
Suleimani fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lodbrok has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Suleimani takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Suleimani pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Suleimani tries a head kick but it misses.
Suleimani throws an off balance right hand
and Lodbrok counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A looping hook to the body misses from Suleimani. Lodbrok does a little dance to reset his feet.
Suleimani misses with a leg kick
and Lodbrok counters with a crisp 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!
Nice body kick there by Lodbrok.
Suleimani throws an off balance right hand
letting Lodbrok counter with a right hand.
Lodbrok fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Suleimani looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Suleimani is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A head kick by Suleimani misses
and Lodbrok counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Qasem Suleimani will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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.
#R5#
Suleimani moves out of range of the strikes.
Suleimani looks to score with a jab to the body but Lodbrok is just out of range.
Lodbrok misses with a series of wild punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Suleimani misses the target.
Lodbrok misses with a wild body shot.
Suleimani avoids the body shot from Lodbrok.
Suleimani looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lodbrok scores with a crisp jab that stopped Suleimani in his tracks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suleimani digs a good body shot into Lodbrok's ribs.
Suleimani misses with a head kick.
Jab, jab by Suleimani - just one landing. #T1#
Suleimani throws out a loose jab but Lodbrok uses good head movement to avoid it.
Suleimani throws out a loose jab but Lodbrok uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lodbrok 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.
Suleimani throws a lazy right hand but Lodbrok sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lodbrok throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lodbrok missing with a left hand there. Suleimani was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Suleimani tries a quick counter leg kick but Lodbrok is wise to it.
An inside leg kick lands from Suleimani.
Lodbrok checks a low kick from Suleimani.
Lodbrok misses with a leg kick
and Suleimani counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A thudding body kick lands there by Suleimani!
Lodbrok misses with a hook
and Suleimani counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T2#
Suleimani throws a hook but Lodbrok avoids it easily.
Lodbrok tries to score with a low kick but Suleimani moves his leg out of the way.
Suleimani steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lodbrok.
A little jabbing left from Suleimani on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lodbrok misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lodbrok takes a swing at Suleimani's ribcage but misses.
Lodbrok tries to clinch but Suleimani is having none of it.
Suleimani connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lodbrok is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A slow jab from Suleimani misses its intended target.
Lodbrok 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lodbrok. #T3#
Suleimani takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Suleimani now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Lodbrok throws a left and a right that both miss
and Suleimani counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lodbrok avoids a kick to the body.
Suleimani misses with a body kick.
Suleimani connects with a right hand. Lodbrok shakes it off.
Lodbrok moves out of range of the strikes.
Suleimani goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Suleimani throws a hook but Lodbrok blocks it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lodbrok.
A big right from Suleimani misses.
Lodbrok throws a good cross that connects.
#T4#
Lodbrok with a jab.
Lodbrok connects with a nice looking jab.
Suleimani waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lodbrok.
Suleimani fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lodbrok manages to avoid it.
Suleimani tests Lodbrok's chin there with a solid looking shot.
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!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Lodbrok - that will leave a mark!
Lodbrok steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Suleimani.
A quick step to the side and Lodbrok tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lodbrok cracks the inside of Suleimani's front leg.
Qasem Suleimani seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lodbrok has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lodbrok there as he acknowledges the shot.
Suleimani misses with a body shot
enabling Lodbrok to counter with a crisp jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Qasem Suleimani comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Suleimani 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 47:49
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 47:48
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Qasem Suleimani!
Qasem Suleimani is the new light heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Qasem Suleimani 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:
gc 92
Date: Apr 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Starseed lands a two punch combo.
A telegraphed right hand from Suleimani misses the target.
Suleimani tries to work over Starseed's front leg with a kick but Starseed checks it.
Starseed misses with a takedown
and Suleimani counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Starseed thinking.
Starseed wants to land a leg kick but Suleimani is out of range.
Suleimani stuns Starseed with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A lazy body kick from Suleimani
letting Starseed counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Starseed closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Starseed tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Suleimani counter with a right hand. #T1#
Starseed ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Starseed unleashes a big counter combination but Suleimani bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Starseed fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Suleimani, pushing him back against the cage.
Suleimani working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Suleimani. #BC2#
Starseed breaks the clinch.
Starseed throws a leg kick
letting Suleimani counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Starseed drives through and clinches with Suleimani against the cage.
Starseed looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Suleimani struggles to land a body shot inside as Starseed controls his hands.
Starseed tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Starseed 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.
Suleimani swings wildly with an uppercut but Starseed uses good head movement to avoid it.
Starseed is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Suleimani gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T2#
Starseed tries for a takedown. No joy.
Qasem Suleimani has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Indigo Starseed.
Starseed struggles to land a body shot inside as Suleimani controls his hands.
#TD2#
Starseed lands a takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Starseed postures up.
Starseed is working Suleimani over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Suleimani trying to control the position here.
Suleimani wants to improve his position but instead Starseed has moved into half guard.
Starseed is thwarting Suleimani's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Starseed is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Starseed is working for a submission of some sort.
Starseed throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Starseed has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Suleimani wants to control but Starseed is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Starseed working the head and body with strikes.
Starseed with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Suleimani wants to improve his position but Starseed is controlling well.
Starseed takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Starseed lands with a punch from half guard.
Suleimani is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Starseed scores with a couple of nice shots.
Starseed scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Starseed is controlling the pace.
Starseed wants to pass the guard but Suleimani is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Indigo Starseed dominated that round.
That's time! Suleimani's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Suleimani throws a nice head kick!
Suleimani lets loose with a powerful body kick. Starseed will feel that in the morning.
Starseed scores with a jab to the body.
Suleimani takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A slow jab from Suleimani misses its intended target.
Starseed lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Starseed fails with the takedown.
Suleimani tries to counter by clinching up but Starseed breaks away and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Suleimani. Beautiful body shot.#T1#
Suleimani lands with a hook. Starseed tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Suleimani throws a leg kick but Starseed checks it.
Starseed doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Qasem Suleimani is winning the standup battle so far.
Starseed checks a low kick from Suleimani.
Starseed appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Suleimani listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Suleimani throws a leg kick which misses Starseed's front leg but catches the back leg as Starseed tries to avoid it.
Suleimani walks forward, straight into a front kick from Starseed.
Suleimani tries a head kick but it misses.
Suleimani tries a low kick but Starseed avoids it.
Suleimani misses with a looping left.#T2#
Starseed tried to score with a low kick but Suleimani checks it.
Suleimani digs a good hook to Starseed's body.
Suleimani just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Starseed on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Starseed walks into a straight right hand from Suleimani.
Starseed lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Starseed.
Qasem Suleimani is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Starseed misses with a kick to the body
enabling Suleimani to counter with a crisp jab.
Starseed thumps Suleimani with a low kick.
Suleimani looks to land a right hand but Starseed moved out of range.
Starseed is looking for the big counter here.
Starseed moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Starseed keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Suleimani.#T3#
Suleimani missing with a left hand there. Starseed was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Starseed lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Suleimani throws a quick inside leg kick.
Starseed lands a nice leg kick that just misses Suleimani's sensitive parts.
Suleimani swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Suleimani feints and then cracks Starseed's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Starseed down.
Suleimani listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Starseed shoots and misses
and Suleimani counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Suleimani connects with a body shot that sends Starseed's belly button to the back.
Suleimani tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Starseed keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Starseed feints the counter takedown.
Suleimani throws an overhand right that lands on Starseed's shoulder, as Starseed tries to avoid the shot.
Starseed is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Good standup being displayed there by Suleimani as he connects with a hook.
Starseed ducks under a wild hook from Suleimani.
Starseed lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Starseed connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Suleimani's hands.
Qasem Suleimani seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice jab there from Suleimani.
Starseed explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Suleimani fails to land with a series of punches.
Starseed is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Suleimani darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Qasem Suleimani dominated that second round.
That's time! Suleimani's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Starseed displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Suleimani throws out the jab.
Suleimani misses with a body shot.
Starseed tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Starseed avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Starseed takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Starseed misses with a body kick.
Starseed scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Starseed throws a leg kick but Suleimani sees it coming and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Starseed avoids the body shot from Suleimani.
Starseed thumps Suleimani with a low kick.
Starseed takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#T1#
Suleimani scores with a hook to the body. Starseed takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Suleimani lands with a hook. Starseed tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Suleimani looks to throw the jab but Starseed is out of range.
Suleimani throws a right hand that misses
and Starseed counters with a slapping leg kick.
Starseed tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Suleimani is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Starseed keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Suleimani.
Starseed shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Suleimani but Suleimani pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T2#
Suleimani thows a left - swing and a miss!
Starseed fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Suleimani.
Suleimani connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Suleimani pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Starseed throws a head kick but Suleimani moves out of range.
Starseed looks to score with a jab to the body but Suleimani is just out of range.
Suleimani clobbers Starseed with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Starseed throws a quick inside leg kick.
Suleimani lands the left hand.#T3#
Suleimani throws a jab when Starseed was well out of range.
Suleimani misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As Suleimani backs off Starseed throws a huge counter combo but Suleimani manages to avoid it all.#TD2#
Starseed drives through with a takedown into Suleimani's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Suleimani manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Starseed works on Suleimani's body with a couple of short punches.
Starseed doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Starseed is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Suleimani is defending well.
Suleimani swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Starseed keeps control of Suleimani as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Starseed blocking some punches.
Starseed misses with a body punch.
#T4#
Suleimani is looking to break free of the clinch but Starseed has double underhooks.
Suleimani is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Starseed can do to turn this around?
Suleimani throws a punch but it's blocked by Starseed.
Starseed blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Suleimani tries a body shot but Starseed blocks it.
#BC2#
Starseed pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
No joy there for Suleimani, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Suleimani misses with a hook.
Starseed closes the distance and clinches up with Suleimani, looking for a takedown. Starseed pushes Suleimani against the cage but Suleimani circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Suleimani throwing a counter right hand but Starseed manages to avoid it.
Qasem Suleimani has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Indigo Starseed.
Suleimani thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Starseed if he has to take too many more of those.
Suleimani looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Suleimani misses with a left hand
and Starseed counters with a thumping low kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Qasem Suleimani showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Suleimani 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 George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Qasem Suleimani!
A victorious Qasem Suleimani thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Indigo Starseed had this to say: 'Dude, Garfield was a lot tougher than the comic strip version haha... No but seriosuly best 2-3? You owe me another chance to put in a real show for the fans! Good fight man! I'll be back! Better and stronger! Broken analog Pride never quits!'.
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